Date: May 31, 2020 ()

Bible Text: 2 Chronicles 14-16 |

The craving of the Jews for a visible head was a revolt against the sovereignty of God. They became enamored with the pomp and glory of surrounding kings and nations. God never intended His people to be the subjects of an earthly ruler, but a “kingdom of priests” and “a holy nation” with Himself as their King. (consider Exodus 19, 1 Samuel 8)

The background of King Asa

  • Abijah or Abijam
  • Asa

The devotion of King Asa - 2 Chronicles 14-15

  • The character of Asa
    • A man of priorities - 2 Chronicles 14:2-4
    • A man of peace & preparation - 2 Chronicles 6-7
    • A man of prayer - 2 Chronicles 14:8-12
  • The key components of revival
    • A return to Bible pre-eminence - 2 Chronicles 15:1-12
    • A return to Biblical separation - 2 Chronicles 15:16-17
    • A return to a life of faith - 2 Chronicles 16: 7-9

Part 2 of the sermon is here.

The demise of King Asa - 2 Chronicles 16

  • Lack of f_______ - 2 Chronicles 16:7-9
  • Lack of a______________ of rebuke, 2 Chronicles 16:10
  • Lack of s___________ the Lord - 2 Chronicles 16:12

“The reason why many are still troubled, still seeking, still making little forward progress is because they haven't yet come to the end of themselves. We're still trying to give orders, and interfering with God's work within us. ”―A. W. Tozer

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