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The Courage of Asa & Micah

Correcting Sin & Error. The Courage of Asa & Micah. Temple of Solomon. Divine Patterns. Moses was given a pattern for the Tabernacle (Exod. 25:8-9, 25:40). David was given a pattern for the Temple ( 1 Chron. 28:11-12, 19).

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The Courage of Asa & Micah

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  1. Correcting Sin & Error The Courage of Asa & Micah

  2. Temple of Solomon

  3. Divine Patterns • Moses was given a pattern for the Tabernacle (Exod. 25:8-9, 25:40). • David was given a pattern for the Temple(1 Chron. 28:11-12, 19). • Jesus and the apostles provide a pattern for the Church (Rom. 6:16-18; 2 Tim. 1:13; Col. 3:17).

  4. Human Digressions • Jeroboam’s apostasy, a grievous departure from the truth, was followed by more extensive digressions (1 Kings 12:26-33; Jer. 19:1-6). • Yet, thankfully, there were good kings and faithful prophets, who sought to correct sin and error.

  5. The Courage of Asa • The 3rd king of Judah (911-870 B.C.), Asa did right in the sight of God, removing the idolatrous altars, and commanding Judah to seek the Lord and to observe the law (2 Chron. 14:1-8). • Later, the prophet Azariah confronted King Asa, challenging him to continue & expand his efforts (2 Chron. 15:1-15, esp. vs. 7-8).

  6. The Courage of Micah • Micah prophesied during the reigns of three kings in Judah: Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. • Filled with the Spirit of the Lord, Micah denounced the corrupt rulers of Israel, along with perverse priests, deceptive diviners, and self-serving seers (Mic. 3:1-12, esp. vs. 8).

  7. Conclusion • Foreshadowing Zion’s happy future, Isaiah speaks to the faithful remnant: • “Say to those with anxious heart, “Take courage, fear not. • Behold, your God will come with vengeance; the recompense of God will come, but He will save you” (Isa. 35:1-10, esp. vs. 3-4).

  8. Challenge • Are we evidencing courage and conviction in our service to Jesus Christ? • In a world that rejects the concept of absolutes, let us boldly proclaim the right way (Matt. 7:13-14, 21-23). • In an age of relativism, let us recognize the importance of abiding in the doctrine/teaching of Christ (Gal. 1:6-9; 2 John 9).

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