1. Adult II Couples Class

3. PhysicalSpiritualPracticalChurchMisc -The Savages -Brittany’s mission trip to Russia -Tony: Cancer treatments -Cathy Laster: Cancer treatments -Construction -VBS

4.  Benevolence Fund  R.E.A.P. (P-Team)  Monthly Fellowships  July (Woffords)  August??  September??  Dinner Out Friday (NA)  5th Sunday Breakfast (29 July)  Quarterly Service Project  Country Haven Chapel Judea project (see next slide)  Samaria Project?  Phase Three Construction  Hawaiian Shirt Sunday (1 July)  Party in the Park (4 July)  Special Prayer Service (18 July)  Vacation Bible School (9-13 July)

5.  Country Haven Hispanic Chapel (NWA need)

6.  Country Haven Hispanic Chapel needs list  Wipe pews/pulpit furniture with Murphy’s Oil Soap  Shake out pew cushions  Wipe down wood paneling  Replace toilet flush kit  Install toilet paper holder and paper towel dispenser  Finish crown molding in restroom  Cut/trim grass  Repair light fixture in closet  Blinds for window  Replace A/C unit  2 medium size trash containers  Clean glass door  1 floor fan (20” or better)  Small desk for laptop and media display  Repair closet door  Prep and/or paint wood paneling in sanctuary (bone)  Spanish Bibles (OT and NT)  Planned July 14 th cookout to draw attention community

7. Adult II Couples Class

8. Iva May and Dr. Stan May

9. Creation: God reveals His goodness through creation and His mercy in response to sin. Patriarchs: God reveals His response to the faithful-ness of men (Job, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph). Exodus: God liberates Israel, and leads them to the Promised Land and shapes them into a nation holy to Himself. Conquest: Joshua, relying on God’s presence and power, leads Israel to possess and settle the Promised Land. Judges: Every man does what is right in his own eyes, and Israel falls into a cycle of disobedience, judgment, oppression and deliverance (the sin cycle). Kingdom: Israel asks for a king and God raises up a succes- sion of kings who rule over a united Israel, beginning with Saul and ending with Solomon.

11. Context Israel is a nation dividedIsrael is a nation divided The Northern Kingdom, comprised of ten tribes, keeps the name of IsraelThe Northern Kingdom, comprised of ten tribes, keeps the name of Israel The Southern Kingdom, formed out of the remain- ing two tribes of Judah and Benjamin, is called JudahThe Southern Kingdom, formed out of the remain- ing two tribes of Judah and Benjamin, is called Judah

12. Context All of Judah’s 19 kings descend from DavidAll of Judah’s 19 kings descend from David Not every king follows in David’s godly footstepsNot every king follows in David’s godly footsteps Four kings fear God; seek to lead Judah in godlinessFour kings fear God; seek to lead Judah in godliness Four others experience times of spiritual renewalFour others experience times of spiritual renewal The other 11 kings follow the ways of JeroboamThe other 11 kings follow the ways of Jeroboam

13. Overview Judah’s monarchical history is a roller coaster of good and evil kingsJudah’s monarchical history is a roller coaster of good and evil kings Those that turn the nation back to follow- ing the LORD have an understanding of God’s WordThose that turn the nation back to follow- ing the LORD have an understanding of God’s Word Jehoshaphat, son of Asa, was the great- est king of Judah’s early historyJehoshaphat, son of Asa, was the great- est king of Judah’s early history Became king at age 35Became king at age 35 Ruled for 25 yearsRuled for 25 years Jehoshaphat seeks the LORD with great passionJehoshaphat seeks the LORD with great passion God blesses his reign with several great victories for JudahGod blesses his reign with several great victories for Judah

17. Jehoshaphat’s Spiritual Life

19. Jehoshaphat’s Sincere Love for the Word

22. Jehoshaphat’s Success in Battle

26. Conclusions

28.  What did Ahab want from Naboth so bad that his wife was willing to kill for it?  “Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, “ Give me your vineyard, that I may have it for a vegetable garden because it is close beside my house...” (1 Kings 21:2)  How long did it take Jehoshaphat’s men to collect all the plunder left from God’s promised self-destruction of the armies of Moab, Ammon and Seir?  “When Jehoshaphat and his people came to take their spoil, they found much among them…more than they could carry. And they were three days taking the spoil because there was so much.’”(2 Chron 20:25)  Jehoshaphat built a fleet of ships to go to what land in order to look for gold?  Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they did not go for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber.” (1 Kings 22:48)

29.  What was Elisha’s only request from Elijah the prophet, just before Elijah was taken up into heaven?  “When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, ‘Ask what I shall do for you before I am taken from you.’ And Elisha said, ‘Please, let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.’” (2Kings 2:9)  What did the 42 youths from Bethel say to taunt Elisha, and what consequences did they suffer?  “…and as he was going up by the way, young lads came out from the city and mocked him and said to him, ‘Go up, you baldhead; go up, you bald- head!’…then two female bears came out of the woods and tore up forty-two lads of their number.” (1 Kgs 12:25)

30. Adult II Couples Class