Last Task, Another King, Another Judgment Lesson 9 Series

A. AHAB’S SON AHAZIAH: 1 KINGS 22:51 – 2 KINGS 1:17

1. Ahaziah was seriously injured ... sent messengers … to Baal-Zebub … to ask whether he would recover” (2 Kings 1:2).

a. Why did he fall? Drunk?

b. His evil heart sought answer from Baal-Zebub.

c. Elijah sent Ahaziah message, “You shall surely die” (v. 4).

2. Ahaziah failed spiritually and nationally, “Moab rebelled against Israel”’ (1:1).

3. Elijah sent by God:

a. Confront. “Is there no God in Israel” (v. 3).

b. “You will never your leave bed” (v. 4).

c. Judgment. “You will surely die” (v. 4).

4. Baal-Zebub means “lord of the flies.” A filthy synonym for satan. Israel broke the living covenant with the eternal LORD God.

5. After delivery his message, “So Elijah departed.” He went to sit on top of hill/mountains (v. 9).

a. Place communion with God.

b. Observation and vision.

c. Elijah a loner.

6. Messengers gave waring. “This is Elijah the Tishbite” (v. 8).

7. Ahaziah sent a captain and 50 soldiers to arrest Elijah. “Man of God … king commands … come down with us” (v. 9).

a. Their address division. “Our king is greater than your God.”

b. Elijah challenge their authority. “If I be a man of God … fire … destroy you” (v. 14).

8. Our God of love is also a God of fire. “Fire fell from heaven … killed them all” (v. 10). God will provide rest … being persecuted … bring flaming, bringing judgment on those who refuse to obey” (2 Thessalonians 1:7-8, NLT).

9. “And he sent again another captain and fifty” (v. 11). Ahaziah’s obstinance.

10. Third captain different attitude. “Fell to his knees .. pleaded … please spare” (v. 13).

11. The Angel of the Lord. “Go … don’t be afraid” (v. 15). Not fearing.

12. Elijah faced Ahaziah and did not die, but the king died. “Ahaziah died just as the Lord promised” (v. 17).

B. TEN APPLICATIONS FOR YOUR LIFE

1. When you get sick find out the reasons, both physically and spiritually. “Sick … call for the elders … pray over you” (James 5:14).

2. Good leaders call a nation to God, the evil of leaders are reflected in their followers. “Ahaziah … did evil … served Baal and worshiped him, provoking the anger of the LORD” (1 Kings 22:52-53).

3. The prophet of God must comfort the needy (widows) but condemn the wicked, (Ahab and Ahaziah).

4. World is more concerned about preacher’s dress and appearance, than his message. “What did he look like? … hairy … leather belt” (2 Kings 1:7-8).

5. Cannot separate the man (preacher) and his message (sermon).

6. Elijah did not call down fire to please himself, but to simply announce what God would do. He believed in God’s omnipotence.

7. When God sends you into danger, He can protect. “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear what man can do to me” (Hebrews 13:6).

8. First two captains used language of derision, reflecting hardness of the heart.

9. Sitting on a hill represents separation from world.

10. All people have to die. Did Ahaziah prepare? Have you prepared?

If you have never really accepted Jesus as your personal Savior, would you do it right now? Do not delay or put it off. If you would like to receive Christ by faith, pray this simple prayer in your heart:

Dear Lord, I acknowledge that I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died for my sins on the cross, and rose again the third day. I repent of my sins. By faith I receive the Lord Jesus as my Savior. You promised to save me, and I believe You, because You are God and cannot lie. I believe right now that the Lord Jesus is my personal Savior, and that all my sins are forgiven through His precious blood. I thank You, dear Lord, for saving me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you prayed that prayer, God heard you and saved you. I personally want to welcome you to the family of God and rejoice with you.

Dr. Towns’ email is eltowns@liberty.edu.

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