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God. B ible A uthority. and. Respecting Him as King . 2 Timothy 3:16-17. We cannot separate God’s authority from the Scriptures’ authority
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God Bible Authority and Respecting Him as King
2 Timothy 3:16-17 • We cannot separate God’s authority from the Scriptures’ authority • If we challenge the need for Biblical authority, we challenge the need for God’s authority
Jeroboam (1 Kings 12:25-33) • God was Israel’s King (Exodus 19:5-6) • Israel rejected their King… (1 Samuel 8:7) • …but God was still their King (Deuteronomy 17:18-20)
1 Kings 12:25-33 Jeroboam’s Inventions God’s Instructions Exodus 20:2-4 Deuteronomy 12:13f Exodus 28:1 Leviticus 23:33-34 • Golden calves • High places • Non-Levitical priests • Feast on 15th day of 8th month
Jesus, Our King • Matthew 28:18 • Acts 2:36 • Revelation 1:6 Jesus is our King. Will we respect or reject His word?
Lessons from Jeroboam • When reject God’s written Word, we reject Him as our King (1 Kings 12:28, 33) • Examine the Scriptures (Acts 17:11) What are you consulting?
Lessons from Jeroboam • When we seek to please anyone but God, we reject Him as our King (1 Kings 12:26-27) Who are you trying to please?
Lessons from Jeroboam • When we follow anyone but God, we reject Him as our King (1 Kings 12:30) • Some did not follow (2 Chronicles 11:13-16) Where is your allegiance?
We cannot respect God without respecting His word.
God Bible Authority and Respecting Him as King