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2 KINGS 13:1-11, 2 KINGS 12:17-21, 2 CHRONICLES 24:23-27, 2 KINGS 13:14-25

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So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He allowed King Hazael of Aram and his son Ben-hadad to defeat them repeatedly.

2 Kings 13:3

About Israel- God allowed the continual defeat of Israel because of the sin of Jehoahaz.- God heard the prayers of Jehoahaz and provided rescue for Israel.- Israel continues to sin by following the example of Jeroboam.Grace survey- Do I treat God’s grace carelessly?- Do I accept it with humility and gratitude?- Does the generosity of God’s grace cause me to sin less?About God’s grace and His forgiveness:- Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.Psalm 32:5- If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.Psalm 66:18 (ESV)- He does not punish us for all our sins; He does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.Psalm 103:10- If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.1 John 1:9 (ESV)

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All evil leadership is compared to Jeroboam and all godly leadership is compared to David.Leadership matters.

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Praise Him for His marvelous grace.Grace Grace God’s Marvelous Grace

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But the LORD was gracious and merciful to the people of Israel, and they were not totally destroyed. He pitied them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And to this day he still has not completely destroyed them or banished them from his presence.2 Kings 13:23

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Then Elisha died and was buried. 2 Kings 13:20a

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“History is not a random series of meaningless events. It is rather a succession of periods and happenings which are under the sovereign rule of God, who is the God of history.” - John StottThe only thing that holds together the people at this point in the biblical record is the sovereign hand of God and His faithfulness to the covenant. Isaiah 55:3God’s patience with His people does not mean His approval. God’s compassion with us today does not mean His commendation. Psalm 86:15Romans 2:42 Peter 3:9 We walk in a world experiencing mercy from God and yet run away from Him instead of running to Him. Jeremiah 33:1-9“The glory of God’s faithfulness is that no sin of ours has ever made Him unfaithful.” - C.H. Spurgeonhttps://www.summit.org/books-media/truth-changes-everything-book/

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Understand that God holds all of history in His hand…not just the historical events recorded in the Bible.

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Then Jehoahaz prayed for the LORD’s help and LORD heard his prayer…2 Kings 13:4a

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Even as we do evil in His sight, the Lord:- sees our suffering Then Jehoahaz prayed for the LORD’s help, and the LORD heard his prayer, for he could see how severely the king of Aram was oppressing Israel. 2 Kings 13:4- provides our rescue So the LORD provided someone to rescue the Israelites from the tyranny of the Arameans. Then Israel lived in safety again as they had in former days keeps us safe. 2 Kings 13:5- leads us to safety and keeps us safe So the LORD provided someone to rescue the Israelites from the tyranny of the Arameans. Then Israel lived in safety again as they had in former days. 2 Kings 13:5Doesn’t this information just stun you?!Reading verses 4 and 5 confirm that no matter what we are doing, God will hear and answer our heart felt cry for help.- But they continued to sin. But they continued to sin, following the evil example of Jeroboam. They also allowed the Asherah pole in Samaria to remain standing. 2 Kings 13:6How do I treat God’s marvelous, matchless, endless grace?

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Sometimes the Lord allow continual defeat to bring us to back to Himself.So, the LORD was very angry with Israel, and he allowed King Hazael of Aram and his son Ben-hadad to defeat them repeatedly.2 Kings 13:3

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Help me Lord to be quickly aware when I’ve cheapened and ignored the gift of Your matchless grace.OK, I know that I am dating myself, but sometimesa hymnis required.

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Then Jehoahaz prayed for the LORD’s help and LORD heard his prayer…2 Kings 13:4a

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Jeroboam’s influence was long lasting and deep in destruction.My actions have lasting significance. How am I using my influence, for the advancement of me or the gospel and growth of Kingdom?

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EvilAngers GodSets God’s discipline in motionSo, the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He allowed King Hazael of Aram and his son Ben-hadad to defeat them repeatedly.2 Kings 13:3Confession without repentance is lip-service and disrespectful to our Holy God.Confession is admitting you sinned. (Not made a mistake.)Repentance is taking action to change your behavior that led to the sin.Then Jehoahaz prayed for the LORD’s help, and the LORD heard his prayer.2 Kings 13:4aIsrael confessed without repentance. They didn’t like the discipline from the sin, cried out to God with half-hearted prayer.“Israel’s repentance was only half-hearted; they repented because they suffered. They repented because of the suffering rather than because of the sin. They went back to the sin after they escaped from the sorrow.” – Charles SpurgeonDo I regularly confess my sin, and actively repent from sin?Am I serious about repentance, or half-hearted?But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.1 John 1:9Faithful and just to forgiveFaithful to cleanse us from ALL wickednessWe can’t take advantage of the generous grace of God.But they continued to sin,…2 Kings 13:6aConfession and Repentance

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Make confess and repentance a regular part of my prayer life.

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Then Jehoahaz prayed for the LORD’s help and LORD heard his prayer…2 Kings 13:4a

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Even as we do evil in His sight, the Lord:Sees our sufferingThen Jehoahaz prayed for the LORD’s help, and the LORD heard his prayer, for he could see how severely the king of Aram was oppressing Israel.2 Kings 13:4Provides our rescueSo the LORD provided someone to rescue the Israelites from the tyranny of the Arameans. Then Israel lived in safety again as they had in former days keeps us safe.2 Kings 13:5Leads us to safety and keeps us safeSo the LORD provided someone to rescue the Israelites from the tyranny of the Arameans. Then Israel lived in safety again as they had in former days.2 Kings 13:5Doesn’t this information just stun you?!Reading verses 4 and 5 confirm that no matter what we are doing, God will hear and answer our heart felt cry for help.But they continued to sin.But they continued to sin, following the evil example of Jeroboam. They also allowed the Asherah pole in Samaria to remain standing.2 Kings 13:6How do I treat God’s marvelous, matchless, endless grace?

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Help me Lord to be quickly aware when I’ve cheapened and ignored the gift of Your matchless grace.OK, I know that I am dating myself, but sometimes a hymn is required. https://youtu.be/wUnSe7VUPco"

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Then Jehoahaz prayed for the LORD’s help and LORD heard his prayer…2 Kings 13:4a

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The phrase "led Israel to commit" is written 18 times reflecting the influence of JeroboamHe [Jehoash] refused to turn from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had led Israel to commit. 2 Kings 13:11b (emphasis mine)How am I using my influence?

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He:* Hears and answers our prayers. (2 Kings 13:4)* Sees our suffering, even when the suffering comes from His own hand as discipline. (2 Kings 13:4)* Provides our rescue. (2 Kings 13:5)* Keeps us safe. (2 Kings 13:5)How do I respond to God’s rescue?But they continued to sin... 2 Kings 13:6

Something to do:

Respond to God’s grace with gratitude and complete repentance.

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2 KINGS 13:1-11, 2 KINGS 12:17-21, 2 CHRONICLES 24:23-27, 2 KINGS 13:14-25