1. God’s Messenger—Micaiah 1 Kings 22:31-38

2. 31 Now the king of Syria had commanded the thirty- two captains of his chariots, saying, "Fight with no one small or great, but only with the king of Israel." 32 So it was, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, "Surely it is the king of Israel!" Therefore they turned aside to fight against him, and Jehoshaphat cried out. 33 And it happened, when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him. 34 Now a certain man drew a bow at random, and struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So he said to the driver of his chariot, "Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am wounded.”

3. 35 The battle increased that day; and the king was propped up in his chariot, facing the Syrians, and died at evening. The blood ran out from the wound onto the floor of the chariot. 36 Then, as the sun was going down, a shout went throughout the army, saying, "Every man to his city, and every man to his own country!" 37 So the king died, and was brought to Samaria. And they buried the king in Samaria. 38 Then someone washed the chariot at a pool in Samaria, and the dogs licked up his blood while the harlots bathed, according to the word of the LORD which He had spoken. 1 Kings 22:31-38

4. Historical Setting—Backwards

5. Death of Ahab

6. Historical Setting—Backwards Death of Ahab Jehoshaphat lives to fight again

7. Historical Setting—Backwards Death of Ahab Jehoshaphat lives to fight again Attack by Syria

8. Historical Setting—Backwards Death of Ahab Jehoshaphat lives to fight again Attack by Syria Alliance of Ahab (Israel) and Jeho. (Judah)

9. Historical Setting—Backwards Death of Ahab Jehoshaphat lives to fight again Attack by Syria Alliance of Ahab (Israel) and Jeho. (Judah) Asking for Divine help*

10. Historical Setting—Backwards Death of Ahab Jehoshaphat lives to fight again Attack by Syria Alliance of Ahab (Israel) and Jeho. (Judah) Asking for Divine help* Loss of Ramoth in Gilead

11. Historical Setting—Backwards Death of Ahab Jehoshaphat lives to fight again Attack by Syria Alliance of Ahab (Israel) and Jeho. (Judah) Asking for Divine help* Loss of Ramoth in Gilead *From 400 “Prophets of LORD” & Micaiah

12. Ahab, Jehoshaphat & 401 Prophets

13. Kings seek Divine advice

14. Ahab, Jehoshaphat & 401 Prophets Kings seek Divine advice Ahab provided 400 prophets

15. Ahab, Jehoshaphat & 401 Prophets Kings seek Divine advice Ahab provided 400 prophets “Is there a prophet of LORD” here?

16. Ahab, Jehoshaphat & 401 Prophets Kings seek Divine advice Ahab provided 400 prophets “Is there a prophet of LORD” here? Zedekiah and the pushing horns

17. Ahab, Jehoshaphat & 401 Prophets Kings seek Divine advice Ahab provided 400 prophets “Is there a prophet of LORD” here? Zedekiah and the pushing horns Zedekiah’s claim to be from the Lord

18. Ahab, Jehoshaphat & 401 Prophets Kings seek Divine advice Ahab provided 400 prophets “Is there a prophet of LORD” here? Zedekiah and the pushing horns Zedekiah’s claim to be from the Lord Micaiah taken from prison says “Go up”

19. Ahab, Jehoshaphat & 401 Prophets Kings seek Divine advice Ahab provided 400 prophets “Is there a prophet of LORD” here? Zedekiah and the pushing horns Zedekiah’s claim to be from the Lord Micaiah taken from prison says “Go up” Micaiah’s real prophecy

20. Ahab, Jehoshaphat & 401 Prophets Kings seek Divine advice Ahab provided 400 prophets “Is there a prophet of LORD” here? Zedekiah and the pushing horns Zedekiah’s claim to be from the Lord Micaiah taken from prison says “Go up” Micaiah’s real prophecy Final state of Ahab, Jehoshaphat & Micaiah

21. Lessons to be Learned and Applied

22. Only God knows the future

23. Lessons to be Learned and Applied Only God knows the future God can and will deceive the ungodly

24. Lessons to be Learned and Applied Only God knows the future God can and will deceive the ungodly Claim to speak from God is not enough

25. Lessons to be Learned and Applied Only God knows the future God can and will deceive the ungodly Claim to speak from God is not enough Bread and water in prison is OK

26. Lessons to be Learned and Applied Only God knows the future God can and will deceive the ungodly Claim to speak from God is not enough Bread and water in prison is OK Sinfulness of alliance with ungodly

27. Lessons to be Learned and Applied Only God knows the future God can and will deceive the ungodly Claim to speak from God is not enough Bread and water in prison is OK Sinfulness of alliance with ungodly Minute fulfillment of prophecies

28. God’s True Message of Salvation BelieveMark 16:16 RepentLuke 13:3 Confess FaithRom. 10:10 Be BaptizedActs 22:16 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom Be FaithfulRev. 2:10