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Lesson 4

REVIEW United Kingdom Review Saul David Solomon Divided Kingdom 1020 – 1000 B.C. David 1000 – 960 B.C. Solomon 960 – 920 B.C. Divided Kingdom 921 – 721 B.C. United Kingdom

REVIEW Kingdom would divide Because of Solomon’s unfaithfulness Remnant left for David’s sake 1 Kings 11:1-13, 2 Samuel 7 Rehoboam Solomon’s son Judah in the south; two tribes Jeroboam, tribe of Ephraim Israel in the north; ten tribes

REVIEW Relationship to God Obedience = blessings Sin = curses and punishment NO good kings in Israel A few good kings in Judah

Israel REVIEW God promised Jeroboam the kingdom as long as he remained faithful A reigning dynasty like David’s Jeroboam was fearful Afraid people would defect when going to Jerusalem to the temple to worship He set up golden calves at Dan and Bethel These are your gods, that brought you out of Egypt

Jeroboam’s Son 1 Kings 14:1-18 Prophecy 14 "Moreover the LORD will raise up for Himself a king over Israel who shall cut off the house of Jeroboam; this is the day. What? Even now! "For the LORD will strike Israel, as a reed is shaken in the water. He will uproot Israel from this good land which He gave to their fathers, and will scatter them beyond the River, because they have made their wooden images, provoking the LORD to anger. "And He will give Israel up because of the sins of Jeroboam, who sinned and who made Israel sin." Leadership Responsibilities

REVIEW Rehoboam 41 when he became king Ruled Judah 17 years 2 Chron 12:14 And he did evil, because he did not prepare his heart to seek the LORD. His son Abijah took his place on the throne Reigned three years Eighteenth year of Jeroboam

REVIEW Jeroboam Dies Jeroboam reigned 22 years Evil (no good kings in Israel) Nadab his son reigned in his place Reigned less than two years Evil Killed by Baasha Left none of the house of Jeroboam alive

-------------------------------------- Kings REVIEW Judah Rehoboam 17 years Evil Abijah (Abijam) 3 years Asa 41 years Good Israel (all evil) Jeroboam 22 years Nadab 2 years Baasha 24 years --------------------------------------

REVIEW Confusing? Abijah Abijah (Abijam) Ahijah Jeroboam’s son who died Abijah (Abijam) Rehoboam’s son 2nd king of Judah Ahijah prophet

free of charge Related Scriptures Luke 1:67-69 Another one… Use in sermon last Sunday night “In the house of David His servant” 2 Samuel 7 Another one…

ANGER!! God When I sin?? Psalm 78:56-58 Words to describe? Relating to SIN? Jealous When I sin?? 1 Kings 14:9 "but you have done more evil than all who were before you, for you have gone and made for yourself other gods and molded images to provoke Me to anger, and have cast Me behind your back- 2 Chron 12:7 …My wrath… 1 Kings 14:22 Now Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD, and they provoked Him to jealousy with their sins which they committed, more than all that their fathers had done. Psalm 78 recounting some history of Israel. Notice what is said in these verses (56-58).

Lesson 4 2 Chronicles 14—16

Israel Baasha is king Reigned 24 years – evil New dynasty Could have refuted evil and served God Chose evil; worshipped golden calves

Judah 3rd year of Asa when Baasha became king in Israel Asa had ten years of peace Invaded by Zera the Cushite (or Ethiopian) Fearsome, mighty army Much more powerful than Judah

Judah Took their stand near Mareshah

Judges 7:7 Then the LORD said to Gideon, "By the three hundred men who lapped I will save you, and deliver the Midianites into your hand. Let all the other people go, every man to his place." 1 Samuel 14:6 Then Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, "Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised; it may be that the LORD will work for us. For nothing restrains the LORD from saving by many or by few." Judah Asa prayed to Jehovah 2 Chronicles 14:11 And Asa cried out to the LORD his God, and said, "LORD, it is nothing for You to help, whether with many or with those who have no power; help us, O LORD our God, for we rest on You, and in Your name we go against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God; do not let man prevail against You!"

Judah God gave Asa and the army of Judah a great victory They pursued the Cushites and took great bounty They also destroyed Philistine villages and took bounty from them Sheep, goats, and camels

Obedience brings blessings Judah God sent Azariah the prophet to see Asa His message was of the need to serve Jehovah Blessing would continue Obedience brings blessings

Judah 2 Chronicles 15:2 And he went out to meet Asa, and said to him: "Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you while you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you. Joshua 24:15 …choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… 1 John 4:19 We love Him because He first loved us. God will NEVER, never FORCE me to obey Him Choice?

Judah 2 Chronicles 15:7 “But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded!” Hebrews 10:34 …knowing that you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves in heaven. 35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. Luke 6:35 "But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great… Isaiah 40:29 He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength.

Judah 1 Peter 3:1 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives 2 Chronicles 15:9 Then he gathered all Judah and Benjamin, and those who dwelt with them from Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon, for they came over to him in great numbers from Israel when they saw that the LORD his God was with him. Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Judah Asa continued to serve Jehovah He removed more idols from Judah He repaired the bronze altar at the temple He removed his grandmother from her position because she worshipped Asherah (female counterpart of Baal) Asa killed the ones who did not serve Jehovah

Asa’s failure Baasha set siege against Ramah Asa sought help from Ben-Hadad Hanani the prophet comes to see Asa Why did you rely on Ben-Hadad? Did the Lord not deliver you from Ethiopians? Asa angry with prophet Asa died in 41st year of reign not unlike us…

seek Him, He will be found by you Lesson seek Him, He will be found by you Read 2 Chronicles 15:12-15 2 Chronicles 15:2 …If you seek Him, He will be found by you …and sought Him with all their soul; and He was found by them

seek Him, He will be found by you Lesson seek Him, He will be found by you 1 Chron 28:9 "As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.

seek Him, He will be found by you Lesson seek Him, He will be found by you Jeremiah 29:13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

seek Him, He will be found by you Lesson seek Him, He will be found by you Matthew 7:7 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

seek Him, He will be found by you Lesson seek Him, He will be found by you James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

seek Him, He will be found by you Lesson seek Him, He will be found by you James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

seek Him, He will be found by you Lesson seek Him, He will be found by you Isaiah 1:16 "Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil

seek Him, He will be found by you Lesson seek Him, He will be found by you How? Prayer Association Study Meditation Practice “Trying to Walk in the Steps of the Saviour”

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Judah Asa lead the people to serve Jehovah, but it is doubtful their heart was truly converted. It was too easy for them to soon move back to idol worship.