Christ, the God of the Hills and Valleys

• Congregational Reading: 1 Kings 20:1-43 *

I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW

Ahab's Dealings with Ben-Hadad, 1 Ki 20:1-12
- 1. the king of Syria makes demands, vv1-4
- 2. the king of Syria demands more, vv5-6
- 3. the king of Israel insults the Syrian king, vv7-12

Ahab Defeats Ben-Hadad Twice, 1 Ki 20:13-30
- 1. a prophet promises Ahab victory, vv13-22
- 2. a man of God promises victory again, vv23-30

Ahab Defies the LORD God, 1 Ki 20:31-43
- 1. Ahab renders mercy to Ben-Hadad, vv31-34
- 2. Ahab rebuked by the LORD, vv35-43

II. HOLY OBSERVATIONS, 1 Ki 20:28

Serious Misconceptions Toward God's Character
- 1. by unbelievers
- 2. by believers

Supreme Manifestation of God's Grace
- 1. "…therefore I will deliver all this great multitude into your hand…"
- 2. "…and you shall know I am the LORD."

Sober Meditations for God's Glory
- 1. hills and valleys…
- 2. stop and consider…
- 3. listen and learn…