God calls people to shun evil and embrace good. In part 11 of 1 Kings: The Cost of Rejecting God, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Kings 20-22.
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Study Notes
Understanding the Text
- God gives Ahab victory over Ben-Hadad (1 Kings 20:1-34)
- A prophet condemns Ahab (1 Kings 20:35-43)
- Ahab murders Naboth and steals his vineyard (1 Kings 21:1-16)
- Elijah condemns Ahab (1 Kings 21:17-29)
- Ahab dies in battle (1 Kings 22:1-40)
- Jehoshaphat rules in Judah (1 Kings 22:41-50)
- Ahaziah rules in Israel (1 Kings 22:51-53)
Evil in Ahab
- Followed an evil example
- Led Israel in idolatry
- Empowered Jezebel
- Refused God’s overtures
- Established false prophets and persecuted true prophets
- Acted wickedly
Good in Jehoshaphat
- Followed a good example
- He did right in God’s eyes
- Though flawed, God called him “good”
Evil in Ahaziah
- Followed an evil example
- Led Israel in idolatry
- Served and worshiped Baal
Good and Evil: The “Heart” of the Matter
- Good: Submission or conformity to the good and holy character and will of God, which then results in life and blessing.
- Evil: Rebellion or opposition to the good and holy character and will of God, which then results in pain, suffering, ruin and destruction.
Applying the Text
- On which will you set your heart- good or evil?
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