Covenant Sons

What happens when God calls a man-and then allows that calling to be tested?

Covenant Sons - Volume Three: Kings and Prophets - Called, Tested, Refined journeys through one of the most powerful and turbulent periods of the Old Testament, from the rise of Israel's monarchy under Saul to the final prophetic words of Malachi.

These are the stories of men entrusted with kingdoms, prophetic voices, families, armies, sacred responsibilities, and covenants. Some rose faithfully to their call. Others struggled beneath its weight. Many discovered that being chosen by God did not remove weakness, temptation, failure, opposition, or consequence. Instead, their trials became the very places where faith and character were revealed.

Saul demonstrates the danger of allowing fear and pride to overcome obedience. David rises from shepherd to warrior to king, displaying extraordinary faith while also experiencing profound failure, repentance, and consequence. Solomon receives wisdom, wealth, and influence, yet shows how even a blessed life can become divided when the heart turns away from God.

Beside the kings stand the prophets. Samuel, Nathan, Elijah, Elisha, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, and others courageously speak the word of the Lord-sometimes counseling kings, sometimes confronting them, and often standing nearly alone against the spiritual decline of their generation.

Kingdoms rise and divide. Jerusalem falls. The temple is destroyed. Covenant Israel experiences captivity and exile. Yet God does not abandon His people. Through warning, judgment, mercy, restoration, and prophecy, the Lord continues preparing Israel for the promised Messiah.

Written especially for Latter-day Saint readers, this volume looks beyond familiar stories to examine the men themselves-their decisions, weaknesses, courage, repentance, relationships, and covenant responsibilities-and what their experiences can teach men today.

They were kings and prophets, warriors and fathers, servants and sinners. They were imperfect men called to accomplish sacred purposes.

Their lives reveal a pattern that remains relevant for every covenant son:

God calls.
Life tests.
Faith refines.

Their stories are ancient. Their struggles are deeply human. And their lessons remain remarkably relevant today.