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Bobby Stafford The Reign of King Jehoiakim     Character Study October 13, 2013 Sunday PM Sermon

The Reign of Jehoiakim

Introduction:

It was the waning days of the nation of Judah. Their last great king, Josiah, was dead. In his place his son, Jehoiakim began to reign. Read II Kings 23:36-37. “Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zebudah the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah. And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his fathers had done.” NKJV Our aim is to see what evil he practiced and to see what we can learn from his life.

Body:

I. His reign was characterized by extortion, oppression of the poor, dishonesty, and injustice. (Jeremiah 22:13-17) King Jehoiakim built lavish mansions. He was concerned more about meeting his own selfish desires than helping those in need. Lesson: Our responsibility is cited in James 1:27. “Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.” Be involved in promoting justice. 

II. His reign was characterized by threatening and killing prophets who spoke the truth. (Jeremiah 26:2-5, 12-15) He also killed Uriah, the prophet. Recall Paul’s words of Galatians 4:16. “Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth?” 

III. His reign was characterized by a disregard for God’s Word. Jeremiah was commanded by God to write his prophecies on a scroll. The scroll was of papyrus or parchment. (Jeremiah 36:2) The chain of inspiration was from God’s mouth to Jeremiah’s mouth to Baruch’s transcription. (Jeremiah 36:4-6) It was still the Word of the Lord! The scroll was read to the people. The princes and King Jehoiakim heard the reading of it by Jehudi. The king wanted to see the scroll for himself. (Jeremiah 36:21-23) Jehoiakim’s reaction to God’s Word was not to repent but rather to destroy the scroll. A new scroll was made. (Jeremiah 36:27-32)

· God’s Word is truth whether we accept it or not. (John 17:17) We can’t “cut out” portions that we don’t like. (Revelation 22:18-19)

· God’s Word is eternal. (Isaiah 40:8)

· God’s Word is powerful. (Hebrews 4:12)

Conclusion:

Tragic was the end of Jehoiakim. The Lord says that they shall not lament him. (Jeremiah 22:18-19) Note: II Thessalonians 1:6-10

Bobby Stafford

 

October 13, 2013

 

 

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