Losing a Reformer's Heart

I. His Trust in God 14:1-15

A.  A Season of Rest   1-8

    
B.  Rest Disrupted by a Great Trial   9-10

    
C.  His Excellent Prayer   11

    
D.  The Victory is the Lord's   12-15

    

II. His Excellent Reforms 15:1-18

A.  The Exhortation of the Prophet Azariah  1-7
    

B.  The Reform Movement Grows  8, 16-18

    1.  He tore down the idols and images.
    2.  He removed his Grandmother from her role as Queen Mother
    3.  He failed to completely reform Judah's worship
    4.  He helped restore the dignity of the Temple

C.  His Kingdom Grows Stronger Spiritually and Physically  v. 9, 15

    
D.  They Renew their Oath before the Lord  10-14

III. His Self-Destructive End 16:1-14

A.  The Challenge from King Baasha  1-6

B.  Hanani the Seer   7-10
    
C.  His Sickness and Death 11-14

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