1 Kings 20:22-43 - The Crossroads of Life - Zane C. Hodges

Scripture

• 1 Kings 20:22–43

About this sermon

1 Kings 20:22-43 The Crossroads of Life Zane C. Hodges (2000) As King Ahab continues his conflict with Ben-Hadad, king of Syria, Ahab stands at a crossroads where he is faced with a decision that will impact his life for years to come. Ahab has seen the power of God’s prophetic word at work while at the same time permitting his wife Jezebel to promote pagan worship and persecute the prophets of God. Will King Ahab take heed from the lessons from the prophetic word of God or continue to be the type of king he has been? Sometimes we fall into a trap that when we experience blessing, that we think we deserve such blessing, when in fact, God has given us blessing in order to magnify and glorify His Name and His Son, Jesus Christ. When we experience blessing, we need to ask the question, “How can we use this blessing for God?” Blessing and success from God are not for our own sake but for God’s Name’s sake in order that our lives may be more meaningful and fruitful for Him. Other passages: Judges 7; John 6:1-14; 1 Kings 22:31-38.