Hiel’s Tragic Mistake Joshua 6:26 I Kings 16:34. What was he thinking?! “Curse? What curse?”“Curse? What curse?” “But that was so long ago!”“But that.

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Hiel’s Tragic Mistake Joshua 6:26 I Kings 16:34

What was he thinking?! “Curse? What curse?”“Curse? What curse?” “But that was so long ago!”“But that was so long ago!” “It doesn’t make any sense!”“It doesn’t make any sense!” “That doesn’t apply to me!”“That doesn’t apply to me!” “God is too merciful & loving!”“God is too merciful & loving!” “I don’t believe anything bad will actually happen.”“I don’t believe anything bad will actually happen.”

What can we learn from this? The certainty of God’s WordThe certainty of God’s Word –(Num. 23:19; Ps. 19:7; Is. 55:10-11; Mt. 5:17-18) The danger of ignoranceThe danger of ignorance –(Hos. 4:1,6; Ac. 17:30; II Cor. 4:3-6; Ezek. 33:7-9) The power of unbeliefThe power of unbelief –(II Tim. 2:25; Rm. 1:21-32; II Thes. 2:11-12; Mk. 9:24)

The Plan of Salvation Hear the Word (Rm. 10:17)Hear the Word (Rm. 10:17) Believe in Jesus (Jn. 1:12)Believe in Jesus (Jn. 1:12) Confess Faith in Christ (I Jn. 4:15)Confess Faith in Christ (I Jn. 4:15) Repent of Sins (II Pet. 3:9)Repent of Sins (II Pet. 3:9) Baptism in Water (Rm. 6:3-4)Baptism in Water (Rm. 6:3-4) Remain Faithful (Rev. 2:10)Remain Faithful (Rev. 2:10) The 2 nd Law of Pardon Repentance & Prayer (Ac. 8:22)Repentance & Prayer (Ac. 8:22)