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Jehoshaphat I Kings 15:23-24

Introduction-1. Beginning of a seriesStudying lives of some O.T. charactersTo see how God dealt with them- Rom. 15:4 To follow their positive examplesAnd avoid their negative ones- I Cor. 10:11The kingdom was divided after Solomon's death10 tribes rebelled against RehoboamAnd formed the North

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Jehoshaphat I Kings 15:23-24

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    1. Jehoshaphat I Kings 15:23-24

    2. Introduction-1 Beginning of a series Studying lives of some O.T. characters To see how God dealt with them- Rom. 15:4 To follow their positive examples And avoid their negative ones- I Cor. 10:11 The kingdom was divided after Solomon’s death 10 tribes rebelled against Rehoboam And formed the Northern Kingdom of Israel

    3. Introduction-2 Judah & Benjamin formed the kingdom of Judah Israel started in idolatry & stayed in it All of its kings were wicked Some of Judah’s kings practiced idolatry But they also had some good kings Who lead reform & return to God Jehoshaphat was one of those good kings

    4. Jehoshaphat’s Life He walked in the former ways of David- II Chron. 17:3-4 This is a high compliment for any person Called a man after God’s own heart-I Sam. 13:14 Jehoshaphat was zealous for God’s word & way Despite the idolatry in Israel & in His kingdom Many today worship self & possessions We must stand firm though in the minority

    5. Jehoshaphat’s Righteous Reign-1 Removed places of idol worship-II Chron.17:6 Showing his strong disapproval- Eph. 5:11 He wanted other to know God’s law And had it taught to the people-II Chron. 17:8-9 Wants people to know his word today-Eph. 5:17 We are priests & teachers-I Pet.2:5 & Acts 8:4 Others need to be trained to teach it- II Tim. 2:2

    6. Jehoshaphat’s Righteous Reign-2 Notice the result of teaching of God’s word Brought fear to enemies & peace in Judah- V10 Teaching & heeding God’s word today Will bring salvation of souls & peace with God And exalt this nation- Prov. 14:34 Jehoshaphat wanted justice for his people He set up judges- II Chron. 19:5-7 And charged them to judge fairly & impartially

    7. Jehoshaphat’s Righteous Reign-3 One of weightier matters of the Law-Matt. 23:23 Still wants us to deal fairly & honestly with each others- Jas. 2:8 Other results of Jehoshaphat’s reforms He had wealth & honor- II Chron. 17:5 Others feared him & brought him tribute- V11 God will honor those who honor Him-I Sam. 2:30

    8. Jehoshaphat’s Mistakes-1 He consorted with God’s enemies-II Chron. 19:2 Made an alliance with Ahab-II Chron. 18:1 Marked for destruction because of his evil deeds We are warned about such alliances-II Cor. 6:14 Results of his alliance 1. He was deceived By Ahab’s false prophets & his just cause And went to battle with Ahab Who disguised himself

    9. Jehoshaphat’s Mistakes-2 2. He inquired of God after he had agreed to go-V3 And his life was endangered Some study the Bible to confirm their beliefs or justify their intentions God helped Jehoshaphat- V31 But Ahab was killed as Micaiah predicted- V27 3. He agreeto his son, Jehoram, marrying Athaliah

    10. Jehoshaphat’s Mistakes-3 Part of his alliance with Ahab- II Chron. 18:1 She had a strong evil influence in Judah- 21:4-6 God struck him with an incurable disease-V18 Athaliah murdered all his sons except Joash And seized the throne Jehoshaphat could not have imagined the consequences of his alliance We are affected by our associates- I Cor. 15:33

    11. Jehoshaphat’s Greatest Victory-1 A great army of Moabites, Ammonites & Edomites marched against Judah-II Chron.20:1 He had four options To fight & depend on his own army To hire help as his father did- 16:2 To surrender Or to seek God’s help

    12. Jehoshaphat’s Greatest Victory-2 He proclaimed a fast- V3 And he prayed to God for help- 20:5-12 God heard & answered his prayer And promised to defeat his enemies God gave his singing army the victory- V21-22 God still hears His people’s prayers- I Pet 3:12 And He will give help to those who trust in Him Are you trusting in Him now?

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