Friday, May 21, 2010

2 Chronicles Chapters 17-20

17:3 - It is always worth noting one of the few honorable kings of the OT.

17:9 and 10 - I like this...the king not only honors God with his own life, but he sets up a system so that his people can be instructed on godly living. We know that peoples' lives are changed by the teaching because the fear of the Lord strikes all their neighbors. When people living a lie are confronted by people living in the truth - they fear it.

18:5 - Ahab gathers the prophets to him, but what prophets did he gather? We already know that Israel abolished God's prophets, so these must be prophets that are in the king's pocket. Jehosshaphat very intelligently wants a second opinion...do you see what he says - "Yeah is there somebody around that can actually inquire of the Lord." In his world, you can find countless people who will tell you what you want to hear or give you their expert opinion, but those are worth nothing compared to a person who will speak God's truh into your life.

Chapter 18 - I know some crazy stuff takes place here, but you can sheck out my comments on this same story from I Kings chapter 22.

19:2 - The first real issue we see in the life of Jehoshaphat is that he is willing to get involved and influenced by men who do not honor God with their lives.

20:6 - When faced with nearly impossible odds, the king knows that he can only rely on God and leads the whole nation in petitioning the Lord. Great example for us to live out in our own lives. Before anything else - seek the Lord.

20:33 - He was a pretty good king but he did not follow through and hold his people accountable t the faith. Good leaders not only fight for and set the example in their own personal purity, but they demand personal purity of their followers as well.

20:37 - Again we see that Jehoshaphat is easily influenced by ungodly people.

1 comment:

Matt said...

haha, jumpin jehoshaphat.

17:12- its cool that he uses his power to continue to expand and protect Judah.