Broadstreet Church of Christ
1213 Broad Street Phenix City, Alabama
Schedule of Services
Sunday:
Bible Study
10:00 A.M.
Morning Worship
11:00 A.M.
Evening Worship
5:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
Bible Study
7:30 P.M.
All times
Eastern
Hebrews 6:9-12
INTRODUCTION:
a. THE OLD Testament contains the record of many worthy of imitation
b. Some of the 43 kings of Israel are among those worthies.
c. We will look at the prosperity of 5 kings, all of Judah, and their examples.
I. UZZIAH - II Chronicles 26:5:
A. prosperity:
1. In the Old Testament - Deuteronomy 7:12-15 (physical).
2. In the New Testament - III John 2; Ephesians 1:15-20 (spiritual).
b. As Uzziah "set himself to seek God," so Christ "set his face to go to Jerusalem," Luke 9:51.
c. Lesson: SET YOURSELF TO SEEK GOD – Matthew 6:33.
II. HEZEKIAH - II Chronicles 31:21:
a. Jesus also commands "heart" commitment - ACTS 8:36,37
b. Lesson: SEEK GOD WITH ALL THY HEART -Matthew 22:37
III. JOTHAM - II Chronicles 27:6:
A. Jesus is the great example of pleasing God - John 8:28,29.
B. Lesson: WALK IN THE WAYS OF GOD – I john 1:7.
IV. JEHOSHAPHAT - I Kings 22:43:
A. His father ASA could not follow his father, but had to imitate his older ancestor, David - i KING 15:11.
B. We can imitate Jesus -John 8:12; I Corinthians 11:1.
C. Lesson: IMITATE THE GOOD QUALITIES OF OTHERS – I Timothy 4:12.
V. JOSIAH - II Kings 23:25:
A. He was a greater reformer than even David.
B. His zeal was mentioned by a prophet many years before - I Kings 13:1,2.
C. Lesson; TURN TO GOD WITH ZEAL FOR HIS LAW – ACTS 2:42.
Concluding observations:
a. Uzziah tried to usurp the function of a priest - II Chronicles 26:16-21
b. Jehoshaphat was rebuked for helping wicked kings - II Chronicles 19:1-3
c. Hezekiah foolishly showed his wealth to potential enemies - II Kings 20:12-19
D. Lesson: EVEN THE BEST OF PEOPLE CAN FALL TO THE PITFALLS OF PRIDE, VANITY, SHALLOWNESS, WORLDLINESS, AND INSTABILITY.
e. "Seek ye first the kingdom of God"
Some WOMEN WHO SERVED GOD
Ezekiel 19:10
Introduction:
A. Sarah
B. Mary, Martha's sister
C. Lydia
I. Sarah:
A. She laughed when the angel said she was to have a son - Genesis 18:9-16.
B. Isaac was born - Genesis 21:1-7.
C. Abraham offered Isaac - Genesis 22:1-12.
D. Consider Sarah's faith in God WHEN ISAAC WENT with Abraham FOR THE
SACRIFICE.
II. Mary - Luke 10:38-42:
A. Martha:
1. She was distracted from Jesus by serving.
2. She doubted and asked Jesus "don't you care?"
3. She was worried.
4. She focused on "many things".
B. Mary:
1. She was calm and focused on Jesus – Luke 10:39.
2. She chose the better thing – Luke 10:42.
3. She listened to Jesus and sought the kingdom.
4. She focused on the ONE subject, JESUS!
Iii. Lydia - Acts 16:13-15:
A. Even though she was successful in business, she took time for worship.
B. Even though she was far from home (Thyatira) she was faithful to God.
C. She accepted the truth when she heard it.
Concluding observations – when women serve God:
A. They impact their family
B. They impact the Church.
C. They impact eternity.
