Jeroboam’s indifference towards God’s Word: 1 Kings 13:33-34
38 And if you will listen to all that I command you, and will walk in my ways, and do what is right in my eyes by keeping my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did, I will be with you and will build you a sure house, as I built for David, and I will give Israel to you.
1 Kings 11:38 (ESV)
Jeroboam’s interest in God’s Word: 1 Kings 14:1-3
Jeroboam’s inquiry of God’s Word: 1 Kings 14:4-6
Jeroboam’s infliction from God’s Word
Destruction of Jeroboam’s dynasty: 1 Kings 14:6-14
Death of Jeroboam’s son: 1 Kings 14:12-13; 17-18
Downfall of Jeroboam’s nation: 1 Kings 14:15-16
Jeroboam’s impact according to God’s Word: 1 Kings 14:19-20
- A decision to reject reproof is a decision to harden one’s heart, but hardening one’s heart may place one beyond the sphere of repentance.
14 But seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition. 15 But when they had commanded them to leave the council, they conferred with one another, 16 saying, “What shall we do with these men? For that a notable sign has been performed through them is evident to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. 17 But in order that it may spread no further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to anyone in this name.” Acts 4:14-17 (ESV)
15 As it is said, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” Hebrews 3:15 (ESV) [cited in Psalm 95:7)
- We cannot deceive God.
21 “For his eyes are on the ways of a man, and he sees all his steps. Job 34:21 (ESV)
13 The LORD looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man; 14 from where he sits enthroned he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth, 15 he who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds. Psalm 33:13-15 (ESV)
- We cannot compartmentalize God and His word in our life, rejecting his commandments while pursuing His compassion
26 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. John 6:26 (ESV)
- The value of what we accomplish in this life is directly proportionate to our faithfulness to God’s Word.
13 The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (ESV)