1. 2 KINGS 3:1-20

2. The Person who was Enraged Jehoram the son of Ahab Jehoram the son of Ahab 2Ki 3:2-3 And he wrought evil in the sight of the LORD; but not like his father, and like his mother: for he put away the image of Baal that his father had made. (3) Nevertheless he cleaved unto the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin; he departed not there from.

3. The opening verses remind us that The Omnipresent one observes our every move The Omnipresent one observes our every move Pro 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. Pro 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

4. The opening verses remind us that The Lord knows whether our Obedience is Partial or Complete The Lord knows whether our Obedience is Partial or Complete Deu 5:29 O that there were such a heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children forever! Deu 5:29 O that there were such a heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children forever! Rev 3:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. Rev 3:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.

5. The Person who was Enraged The Project that was Envisaged To defeat the Moabites who were rebelling against paying their taxes To defeat the Moabites who were rebelling against paying their taxes

6. The Problem that was Experienced 2Ki 3:9 So the king of Israel went, and the king of Judah, and the king of Edom: and they fetched a compass of seven days' journey: and there was no water for the host, and for the cattle that followed them. 2Ki 3:9 So the king of Israel went, and the king of Judah, and the king of Edom: and they fetched a compass of seven days' journey: and there was no water for the host, and for the cattle that followed them.

7. The Problem that was Experienced No water-- Jehoram – blamed the Lord No water-- Jehoram – blamed the Lord 2Ki 3:10 And the king of Israel said, Alas! that the LORD hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab! 2Ki 3:10 And the king of Israel said, Alas! that the LORD hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab! Pro 19:3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. Pro 19:3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

8. Jehoshaphat looks for a Prophet 2Ki 3:11-12 But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah. 2Ki 3:11-12 But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah. (12) And Jehoshaphat said, The word of the LORD is with him. So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him. (12) And Jehoshaphat said, The word of the LORD is with him. So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him.

9. The Provision that was Enjoyed The Intercession of Elisha The Intercession of Elisha The Revelation from the Lord The Revelation from the Lord The Preparation Involved The Preparation Involved The Co-operation of the People The Co-operation of the People The Destruction of the Enemy The Destruction of the Enemy

10. The Moabites saw water but it looked like blood The Moabites saw water but it looked like blood 2Ki 3:22-23 And they rose up early in the morning, and the sun shone upon the water, and the Moabites saw the water on the other side as red as blood: 2Ki 3:22-23 And they rose up early in the morning, and the sun shone upon the water, and the Moabites saw the water on the other side as red as blood: (23) And they said, This is blood: the kings are surely slain, and they have smitten one another: now therefore, Moab, to the spoil. (23) And they said, This is blood: the kings are surely slain, and they have smitten one another: now therefore, Moab, to the spoil.

11. 1Co 15:57-58 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1Co 15:57-58 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (58) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (58) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.