True Christian Vision

• Congregational Reading: 1 Kings 22:1-53 *

I. GLIMPSE OF THE HISTORICAL SITUATION

A Prophetic Word Foretold
- 1. Ahab desires Ramoth Gilead, vv1-12
--- a. season of peace with Syria, vv1-2
--- b. seeks the help of Jehoshaphat, vv3-5
--- c. seeks the counsel false prophets, vv6-7
--- d. sends for Michaiah, vv8-9
--- e. son of Chenaanah predicts victory, vv10-12
- 2. Ahab's death foretold, vv13-28
--- a. speaking the LORD's Word, vv13-18
--- b. speaking of the vision of the LORD, vv19-23
--- c. struck by Zedekiah, vv24-25
--- d. sent to prison with bread & water, vv26-28

A Prophetic Word Fulfilled
- 1. Ahab dies in battle, vv29-40
--- a. disguised himself, vv29-33
--- b. divine providence assailed, vv34-36
--- c. divine prophecy fulfilled, vv37-40
- 2. Asa's son reigns in Judah, vv41-50
--- a. detailed life & acts of Jehoshaphat, 2 Chr 17-20
- 3. Ahaziah reigns in Israel, vv50-53
--- a. doing evil in the sight of the LORD, v52

II. GRASPING ITS PRACTICAL APPLICATION

A Practical Word for the Those Who "See"
- 1. a child of vision is…
--- a. crucial in troubled times, v4
----- i. sought by men of faith, v7
----- ii. scorned by men of evil, v8
- 2. a child of vision will…
--- a. carry out boldly life's duties, v14
--- b. comprehend best life's mysteries, v23
--- c. continues bravely through life's difficulties, vv24, 27
- 3. Are you a child of true vision?