Light Shining in Darkness: Jesus Exalted in the Midst of Man's Jiggery-Pokery, or
- CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Kings 15:1-34 *
FULL TITLE OF MESSAGE: "Light Shining in Darkness: Jesus Exalted in the Midst of Man's Jiggery-Pokery, or The Gospel According to Nadab & Baasha"
I. OUTLINE FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING
Concerning the Southern Kingdom of Judah
1. Abijam's reign, 1 Ki 15:1-8
- a. short reign, 1 Ki 15:2
- b. sinful reign, 1 Ki 15:3-8
--- i. sake of God's promise to David, vv3-5
--- ii. son, Asa, reigns in his stead, v8
2. Asa's reign, 1 Ki 15:9-24
- a. 41-year reign, 1 Ki 15:10
- b. upright reign, 1 Ki 15:13-15
--- i. destroyed the high places, 2 Chr 14:5
--- ii. didn't remove when they returned, 1 Ki 15:14
- c. unfaithful reign, 1 Ki 15:16-24
Concerning the Northern Kingdom of Israel
1. Nadab's reign, 1 Ki 15:25-32
2. Baasha's reign, 1 Ki 15:33-34
[corresponding references: 2 Chronicles 13-16]
II. OBSERVATIONS FOR OUR CONSIDERATION
Considering the Gospel Implications
1. Abijam
2. Asa
3. Nadab
4. Baasha
5. David (1 Ki 15:3-5)
Considering Our Gospel Application
1. "see" Christ in all things, 2 Cor 5:7
- a. how?
2. trust Christ in all His promises, Heb 10:23
- a. when we falter, fail, sin…