The key mantra of the Christian life.

1. The key mantra of the Christian life. • GIICAHMBIAH

2. Promises • A promise stated in the bible can be expected…Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. • Notice there is a proviso. • But note God defines what is good not the individual. Ask Job. But remember God is good.

3. Expectations • You cannot define an expectation outside the word and believe that God is accountable to deliver. • i.e. I expect God to bless my business because I am running “Path Way Ministries” He may but it is not a promise. • Don’t be presumptuous with God, it only disillusions.

4. 1050 BC to 931 BC “TRUST” R & F Israeli Empire Saul * David Solomon Judah – 19/1 Rehoboam Abijam Asa *Jehoshaphat Jehoram Ahaziah Athaliah Israel – 18 Jeroboam Nadab Baasha Elah Zimri Omri Ahab Ahaziah Joram Jehu Jehoahaz Jehoash Jeroboam Zechariah Menahem Shallum Pekahiah Pekah Hoshea 931 BC Rebellion Conflict of Alliances Entanglement toYoking 873 BC 835 BC Joash Amaziah Uzziah Jotham 100 years of Good Kings Judean Empire “Half-Hearted” 735 BC Ahaz Hezekiah Hezekiah Manasseh Amon * Josiah Jehoahaz Jehoiakim Zedekiah Jehoiachin 722 BC Defeated and disbursed by Assyria Diaspora Years of Swing in the Judean Empire “Hope” 609 BC 586 BC Defeat and captivity to Babylon/Diaspora Good Good Good Elijah Elisha Ezekiel Daniel

5. Israel/Judah N Assyria Israel Judah Egypt

6. Judah – 19/1 Rehoboam Abijam Asa *Jehoshaphat Jehoram Ahaziah Athaliah Israel – 18 Jeroboam Nadab Baasha Elah Zimri Omri Ahab--Jezebel Ahaziah Joram Jehu Jehoahaz Jehoash Jeroboam Zechariah Menahem Shallum Pekahiah Pekah Hoshea 931 BC Rebellion Conflict of Alliances Entanglement toYoking 873 BC Rebellion Conflict of Alliances Entanglement toYoking 835 BC Rehoboam Abijam Asa (Good) –41 years Jehoshaphat (Good)—25 years Jehoram –8 years.. killed all his brothers Ahaziah—One Year Athaliah –six years-the only Queen

7. Entangled • Entangled dictionary: to make tangled; ensnarl; intertwine • To be involved with a divided Hope GMJ —illustration: I work hard to make a go of it because I hope in what the job brings to me. But I hope in God for my salvation. This is double mindedness. Rich Young Ruler

8. Yoked • to join, couple, link, or unite. • to bring into subjection or servitude. • GMJ: A linkage that can not be broken by anyone accepting the master. • Example: marriage

9. 2nd Timothy 2:4 warns against entanglement in world affairs … ensnared Hebrews 12:1 warns against the entanglement of sin. • 2. But 2ndCorinthians 6:14 commands us against unequal yoking. • 3. John 17:15-16 is Jesus asking God to keep us in the world

10. Entanglements and Yokings • How would I define the difference in entanglement and yoking in my life? • Am I yoked outside of marriage in any manner? • Where are my greatest struggles in entanglement? • To not have this straight can take you out of God’s plan and the race. • Romans 9:26Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. Table discussion

11. Rehoboam to Asa • Constant fighting to reverse the will of God and reunited the two kingdoms. • Asa the first good king after David • Saw a major miracles when Ethiopia attacked • Turned away from God • Ruled 41 years and • Died of diseased feet. Would not seek God. • …Turned from God

12. Lesson • You must remember the things God has done for you in your life. • Share these with your kids around the dinner table. • Have you or are you trusting God for something?

13. Key verse • . “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. To Asa • To You

14. Judah – 19/1 Rehoboam Abijam Asa *Jehoshaphat Jehoram Ahaziah Athaliah Israel – 18 Jeroboam Nadab Baasha Elah Zimri Omri Ahab Ahaziah Joram Jehu Jehoahaz Jehoash Jeroboam Zechariah Menahem Shallum Pekahiah Pekah Hoshea 931 BC Rebellion Conflict of Alliances Entanglement toYoking 873 BC Rebellion Conflict of Alliances Entanglement toYoking 835 BC Rehoboam Abijam Asa (Good) –41 years Jehoshaphat (Good)—25 years Jehoram Ahaziah Athaliah

15. Jehoshaphat to Athalia • Jehoshaphat tried to reunite the two kingdoms through yoking. • First by contract and then by marriage.. Jezebel’s daughter to his son • Entanglement became yoking • Athalia kills all the relatives but one. • Priest hides him until of age and then kills Athalia. • 15-20 years to sort out the Jehosophat’s mess.

16. John 17:15-18 In and Of the world and can’t go back- scrambled egg In but not of-world In & Of with vertigo. Involved.. Entangled Yoked Spiritual Never called to be isolated Commanded not to be unequally yoked 2 Cor 6:14 Called to be Involved… Warned not to be entangled Questions, Comments

17. 2nd Timothy 2:4 warns against entanglement … snared Hebrews 12:1 warns against the entanglement of sin. • 2. But 2ndCorinthians 6:14 commands us against yoking. • John 17:15-16 is Jesus asking God to keep us in the world

18. John 17:15-18 In and Of and can’t go back- scrambled egg In but not of-world In & Of with vertigo. Involved.. Entangled Yoked Spiritual

19. Applications and Observations • Be careful who you link up to and how you link up. • Friends • Clubs • Children activities • Etc. • Clarify what you hope in. Don’t be double minded Question: Can I hope in God for my life and hope in the job for what it brings? • Remember what I hope for will ultimately lead to who I hope in. Hoping in is the key to your walk. • Can I listen to God’s prohibition and just stay out of areas? Or am I seduced by the world and things.