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Divided Kingdom, part 2 Judah Alone Lesson 2 Death of Amaziah Azariah (Uzziah) Begins To Reign

…. Divided Kingdom, part 2 Judah Alone Lesson 2 Death of Amaziah Azariah (Uzziah) Begins To Reign Introducing Amos’ Prophecy 2 Kings 14:18 – 15:7 2 Chron 25:26 – 26:23. 25 miles. The Death Of Amaziah. Jeroboam II still ruling in Israel

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Divided Kingdom, part 2 Judah Alone Lesson 2 Death of Amaziah Azariah (Uzziah) Begins To Reign

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  2. Divided Kingdom, part 2 Judah Alone Lesson 2 Death of Amaziah Azariah (Uzziah) Begins To Reign Introducing Amos’ Prophecy 2 Kings 14:18 – 15:7 2 Chron 25:26 – 26:23

  3. 25 miles The Death Of Amaziah • Jeroboam II still ruling in Israel • In his 27th year, Amaziah fell to an internal conspiracy, fled to Lachish and was killed 2 Chron 25:27 • Notice “…from the time that Amaziah turned away from following the Lord…” • Earlier prophetic warning 2 Chron 25:14-16 • His failed challenge to Jehoash 2 Kings 14:8-14 2 Chron 25:17-24

  4. Approx. 759 – 707 B.C. Kings Israel Judah Jeroboam Nadab Baasha Elah Zimri Omri Ahab Ahaziah Jehoram Jehu Jehoahaz Jehoash Jeroboam II Rehoboam Abijam Asa Jehoshaphat Jehoram Ahaziah Athaliah * Joash Amaziah Azariah (Uzziah)

  5. Azariah (Uzziah) Begins To Reign • 52-year reign in Judah [2nd longest] • Began at age 16…“sought the Lord” and prospered as long as he did 2 Chron 26:5 • As with other Judean kings, high places remained a problem 2 Kings 15:4 • Some accomplishments: 2 Chron 26:6-15 – Defeated Philistine cities – Subdued Arabians & Ammonites (tribute) – Became strong all the way to Egypt – Extensive re-building (towers, cisterns)

  6. Divine Blessings Azariah (Uzziah) Begins To Reign • 52-year reign in Judah [2nd longest] • Began at age 16…“sought the Lord” and prospered as long as he did 2 Chron 26:5 • As with other Judean kings, high places remained a problem 2 Kings 15:4 • Some accomplishments: 2 Chron 26:6-15 – A large, battle-ready army (307,500) – Furnished the army’s weaponry – Prepared “engines of war” in Jerusalem – Wide-spread fame

  7. Azariah (Uzziah) Begins To Reign • “But…” 2 Chron 26:16-23 • Also notice last phrase in 2 Chron 26:15 • Uzziah’s undoing = PRIDE • His prior godliness gave way to corruption • His faithfulness turned to unfaithfulness • He assumed positions that were not his • He thought himself to be above the Law • God punished Uzziah with leprosy until the day of his death (had to live alone)

  8. A fig-like fruit, slightly sweet & watery. Somewhat woody in nature. Usually eaten by the poorer people. His customers would not have normally been the rich, upper class. Introducing Amos’ Prophecy • The Man • His name = “Burden Bearer” • From Tekoa • No mention of family, parents, etc. • Most likely, an ordinary (simple) man 1:1 • He even described himself in such a way – “Not a prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet”7:14 • A grower (dresser) of sycamore fruit 7:14

  9. Introducing Amos’ Prophecy • The Message • Prophesied during the reigns of Jeroboam II(Israel) & Uzziah (Judah) 1:1 • Good summary in 4:12 • Contemporary of Hosea Amos = doom, destruction, judgment Hosea = mercy, compassion, forgiveness • Coming of the day of the Lord…defeat and captivity 5:18-20 6:7-14 7:7-17 9:7-10

  10. Introducing Amos’ Prophecy • The Message • Despite a “negative” message, Amos did speak to the future of God’s O.T. people • A remnant would be spared 9:8 • The “fallen tabernacle of David would be raised up” 9:11-15 [MESSIANIC] Acts 15:13-18

  11. LESSONS Uzziah, King of Judah • Pride ALWAYS separates man from God Prov 6:17 16:18 1 Cor 10:1-12 Matt 16:21-22 26:31-35 1 Pet 5:5 • A lifetime of good can be wiped out by failures later in life

  12. LESSONS The Prophecy Of Amos • National sin displeases God…demands national repentance Psa 9:17 Prov 14:34 16:12

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