The Royal Message

Observe the—

❶. Need 29: 6-9

- Independent of he Lord

- Turned away from the Lord

- Temple closed

- Light has gone out

- Worship neglected

- Experiencing God’s anger

- Destruction of lives

❷. Great Provision

- Brought back the priority - TEMPLE - 29:15-19

- 29:20-24 - Sin-offering speaks of guilt put away

- Burnt-offering declares acceptance with God.

- There was no message of hope and blessing to the people until the question of sin had been settled

- They meant business - Only one animal for each offering needed

- 29 32-33 70 bulls, 100 rams, 200 lambs, 600 oxen 3,000 sheep

- In he midst joy had returned 29:25-28

❸ Urgent Message.

- Inviting all Israel

1. A Call To Repentance v.6

2. A Call To Surrender v. 8

3. A Call To Service - v.8

4. Promise - v.9

❹. Invitation

- Whosoever will may come

1. Proclaimed country wide - v.5

2. Gospel - Mark 16:15KJV

15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

3. Passover — Remember God’s provision – His Glory

- 30:14 - First removed the Idols

- 30:15 - Last time Passover mentioned - Jos. 5:10-11

- Over 200 yr. Since Solomon - 30:26

❺ Actions

1. Some Mocked - v.10

- Messenger had to put up with the sneers

- They were doing the Kings business

2. Some Believed - v.11

- Meant Humbleness

- Implied a confession of their sins

- Turning away from their own wilful, wicked works

❻. Results

- 31:1 - Reform brought back

- 31:5-10, 21- God’s blessing in their lives

- 32:1 - Will we trust in difficulty

- 2 Kings 18:9-110 - Samaria taken because of rebellion