God Requires an Account
Series 1 Kings JG
God Requires an Account of Wicked Rulers and those who Follow Them, yet Provides Escape for One who Has Something Good toward God.
I. Israel's Rebellious Leader Seeks Guidance from God – vv. 1-6
A. The Evil Leader Seeks Prophecy from God's Prophet – vv. 1-3
B. God Knows Man's Tricks Before They Happen – vv. 4-6
II. God Promises Judgment Against this Wicked Ruler and Those who Follow Him – vv. 7-16
A. God Sends Judgment because of the Wicked Leader's Directing the People to Worship False gods – vv. 7-11
B. This Child Will die and be receive a burial as the Only One with Good toward the Lord – vv. 12-14; I Jn 4:3
C. God Judges People for Who they Follow – vv. 15-16; Dt 12:29-32
III. God's Promised Judgment Begins Against this Wicked Ruler – vv. 17-20
A. God fulfills His Word of the Beginning of Judgment – vv. 17-18
B. Jeroboam's Reign Ends in His Own Death – vv. 19-20
IV. Solomon's Son Leads Judah into Rebellion and Judgment – vv. 21-31
A. Rehoboam, the son of an Ammonitess, rules Judah – v. 21; Dt 23:3
B. Judah under Rehoboam Provoked God to Anger by Worshiping False gods and perversion – vv. 22-24; Rom 1:26-27
C. Judah's Enemies Plunder the Temple, and Bronze Replaces Gold – vv. 25-28
D. Rehoboam Dies in Rebellion Against God – vv. 29-31; I Ki 12:22-24
Sermon ID | 911221653386621 |
Duration | 34:41 |
Date | Sep 11, 2022 |
Category | Sunday Service |
Bible Text | 1 Kings 14 |