THE ENIGMA OF KING ASA Principle: Man sees only outward appearances, but God looks upon the heart. Text: 1 Ki. 15:8-24; 2 Chr. 14:1-16:14
Summary: Although Asa the man is an enigmatic figure, the historical account of how God used him to remind His people of the sinfulness of idolatry, the sureness of His promises, and the significance of their relationship to Him, is still relevant to God’s people today.
ASA’S LEAGUE WITH JEHOVAH, 2 Chr. 14-15.
I. Asa’s Reforms Reminded the People of the Sin of Idolatry (2 Chron. 14:3-5). A. He Broke Down the False Altars. B. He Commanded the People to Observe God’s Word. C. He Removed Potential Snares from the Land.
II. Asa’s Victory over their Enemy Reminded the People of the Sureness of His Promises (2 Chron. 14:6-15). A. He Made Wise Preparations, v. 6-8. B. He Humbly Approached God for Aid, v. 11. C. He Led His Troops to a God-Given Victory, vv. 12-15.
III. Asa’s Renewal of the Covenant Reminded the People of the Significance of their Relationship to God (2 Chron. 15:1-19). A. He Was Encouraged in the Lord. B. He Acted on the Lord’ s Encouragement.
EPILOGUE: ASA’S LEAGUE WITH SYRIA, 2 Chr. 16.
I. He Took His Eyes off Jehovah. II. He Made a Decision Based on Human Wisdom. III. He Resisted the Consequences of His Sin.
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