1. Abijam and Asa
Kings in Contrast

2. Background
Abijam, a bad king, was the second to rule Judah, c B.C. (1 Kings 15:1-8; 2 Chron. 13:1-22)
Asa, a good king, was the third to rule Judah, c B.C. (1 Kings 15:9-24; 2 Chron. 14:1 – 16:14)
What can we learn from these two kings? We learn important lessons in contrast

3. Kings of Judah and Israel
Kings of Israel
Bad Rehoboam
Bad Jeroboam
Bad Abijah
Bad Nadab
Good Asa
Bad Baasha
Good Jehoshaphat
Bad Elah
Bad Jehoram
Bad Zimri
Bad Ahaziah
Bad Omri
Bad Athaliah
Bad Ahab
Good Joash
Bad Ahaziah
Good Amaziah
Bad Joram
Good Uzziah
Bad Jehu
Good Jotham
Bad Jehoahaz
Bad Ahaz
Bad Jehoash
Good Hezekiah
Bad Jeroboam II
Bad Manasseh
Bad Zechariah
Bad Amon
Bad Shallum
Good Josiah
Bad Menahem
Bad Jehoahaz
Bad Pekahiah
Bad Jehoiakim
Bad Pekah
Bad Jehoiachin
Bad Hoshea
Bad Zedekiah

4. Lessons in Contrast
Abijam simply carried on the evil practices of his father, but Asa did not – be different (Phil. 2:15)!
Abijam did not have a perfect heart with the Lord, but Asa did – give your heart to the Lord (Mt. 22:37)!
Abijam did not remove his sinful family ways, but Asa did – put the Lord first over family (Mt. 10:37)!
Abijam was a bad father, but Asa was a good son – give every child a chance (Ezek. 18:14,20)!

5. Lessons in Contrast
Asa the young king was faithful to the Lord, but Asa the old king was not – keep the faith all the way to the end (2 Tim. 4:6-8)!