AIM: We prove discipline when we renounce the devil and trample his influence under our feet.
Whereas my father loaded you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke; my father disciplined you with whips, but I will discipline you with scorpions.’” 1 Kings 12:11, 2 Chronicles 10:11
Lesson 2: 1 Kings 11-14; 2 Chronicles 10-12
A) Solomon's sinful life has horrible consequences on future generations
11:1-13) Solomon's many wives turned his heart from God, resulting in judgement, God promised a remnant for the sake David and Jerusalem.
14-25) Solomon's enemies raised up by God (v23)
26-40) Jeroboam talent to rebuild, encounters Ahijah 10 tribes for him, 2 for Solomon - Jeroboam fled until Solomon died
- Application: 38) If you listen... follow my ways ... righteous, obedient..., as my servant David did, then I will always be with you. I will establish an enduring dynasty...
41-42) Not all Solomon's 40 year rule was kept in Bible, Rehoboam next king
B) Rehoboam and Jeroboam took God's promises of blessing with contempt, ruining their lives
12:1-20) Rehoboam rejects wise counselors, asks young men who follows way of Cain (scorpions v11), resulting in divided kingdom, Israel no longer under David/Jesse/Judah.
21-24) Shemaiah, man of God, "Don't fight, go home, Lord's doing" Rehoboam obeyed.
25-33) Jeroboam makes Gold Calves in Bethel and Dan (who brought you from Egypt) to prevent people from going to David, pagan shrines, imitation Festival of Shelters
13:1-34) Prophet speaks against Jeroboam, who was paralyzed as prophecy was fulfilled, man of God prays mercy (love your enemy, pray for those who persecute you) Fasting
- Applicaiton: I need to fast and pray and take the personal warning from the Lord - take my role seriously, not like Jeroboam who did not turn from his evil ways (v33).
14:1-20) Jeroboam didn't listen to God (12:38), more evil than all who came before (v9) - 22 years, son Nadab next king
21-31) Rehoboam's reign evil in LORD's sight (Coram Deo), pagan shrines, prostitues, imitated detestable practices, ransacked treasuries or LORD's Temple, gold replaced with bronze - constant war. 17 years, son Abijam next king
Application: What a picture of our world today. What will I do today? Listen, follow his righteousness and be obidient, resolve and follow through. Don't waste these promises.
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