Redeemer Missionary Church

2 Kings 18:1-37 Sinister "tactics" the enemy uses: The enemy intimidates. The enemy twists. The enemy tempts. The enemy divides. The enemy challenges.

Pastor Matt takes us back to Exodus while Pastor Jason is away this week. Exodus 12:29-42 The unresponsive will experience God's judgement. The enemies of God will fall by their own devices. The people of God can plunder blessings from their suffering.

2 Kings 17:24-41 Three Ways Faith Got Distorted: When faith just wards off disaster. When faith turns inclusive. When faith becomes syncretized. *Syncretism: When you blend together different beliefs

2 Kings 17:1-23 Stages of escalation of sin: 1st Stage: Ungratefulness 2nd Stage: Disobedience 3rd Stage: Stubbornness 4th Stage: Defiance Four Observations from this passage: Take note of the escalating stages of sin. --- Sin is not something to trifle with. Beware of idols and rival "saviors." Heed the Lord's warnings and calls to repentance. Realize that God will eventually "remove" the wicked...

2 Kings 16:1-20 The "evolution" of sin's corruption: Step 1: Sin says, "Tolerate me". Step 2: Sin says, " Engage with me". Step 3: Sin says, " Tun to me". Step 4: Sin says, "Legitimize me". Step 5: Sin says, " Serve & Please me". Takeaways/Cautions: Resist the temptation to run to worldly helpers and answers in times of need. Don't let your faith "evolve" (or "devolve") according to the world'...

2 Kings 15:1-7, 32-38 What does it mean to give thought to how we lead? It means taking the best from our forbearers. It means positioning ourselves to seek God through a humble teachability. It means continuing to seek the Lord in good, prosperous, "strong" times. It means leading by bringing others along with us.

2 Kings 14:23-29 & 15:8-31 Four Lessons from This Passage: Sin manifests in a natural tumble downward. The Lord can manifest incredible patience through sin's downward tumble. The Lord can manifest inexplicable faithfulness in the midst of great faithlessness. Appearances can be deceiving.

2 Kings 14:1-22 Lessons from this passage: When our hearts faithfully listen to God's Word, we will aline with its good counsel and take courage. When our hearts arrogantly reject God's Word, we will aline with bad counsel and take to idolatry.

Pastor Matt takes us through 2 Kings 13 Three Summarizing Truths: Though sin kindles the anger of God, God is merciful with His people. We need a perfect savior to provide complete salvation. God's humbling hand prepares us to receive his grace.

2 Kings 12:1-21 Lessons from this passage: Never underestimate the value of good mentors. Never underestimate the impact of decisive action when it's taken by the rightly empowered people. Never underestimate the critical importance of finishing well.

2 Kings 11:1-21 Observations from this passage: The good work of God requires conviction & courage. The good work of God uses key people in key situations - who create and seize key opportunities. The good work of God requires wisdom - for strategy, planning and timing. Having the right convictions are important, but on their own, they aren't enough... you need courage to act on them.

2 Kings 10:1-36 Two Truths and Two Warnings from this passage: • Truth 1: There is no escape from God's judgement on sin. • Truth 2: We should ruthlessly pursue the elimination of sin in our own lives. • Warning 1: You can ruthlessly pursue the sin of others and be blind to some of your own. • Warning 2: In our excessive zeal we can sometimes do damage.

2 Kings 9:1-37 Truth 1: Peace is only possible when sin is judged and removed. Truth 2: God ordains agents for judgement, and they prepare the way for peace.

2 Kings 8:16-29 Realities in this passage: Faithfulness in one generation can quickly give way to waywardness in the next. Sin in infectious and compounding - and we intermingle with it to our detriment. Even in the darkest moments, the Lord mercifully still keeps a lamp burning for his people.

2 Kings 8:1-15 Points from this passage: God honors his Word to bring justice. In his justice, God restores those who honor his Word, and reproves those who don't. God will sometimes use startling means in the process.

2 Kings 6:24-7:20 Observations from this passage: When crisis hits, bad reactions include blaming, lashing out, and disbelieving God. The Lord can plunder the enemy’s camp to supply the needs of his people. The Lord typically delivers not by might or power, but by the things that are not. Deliverance is good news but evangelists need to proclaim it. The word of the Lord is certain, reliable, and i...

2 Kings 6:1-23 Two stories- the ax head recovered from the Jordan river & Elisha's servant being able to see the supernatural horses and chariots of fire all around when it seemed like they were about to be taken by the Syrians. What is God meaning to teach His people about Himself? Ours is a God who recovers ax heads, guards faithful heads, and spares enemy's heads. Ours is a God who hears, i...

2 Kings 5 :15-24 Two hearts seen in this passage: Naaman's Heart: • softening • humble • pure • generous • sincere Gehazis' Heart: • hardening • proud • impure • greedy • deceptive Two Dangers seen in this passage: When someone seeks personal gain from God's work, they rob from God. When someone pursues worldly things in worldly ways, they get the world's uncleanliness with it.

2 Kings 5: 1-14 The story of Naaman being healed of Leprosy Three Ways God is Working: We witness God working in ways that seem mysterious. We witness God working through and for the humble. We witness God working in ways that contravene preset expectations. If we are God's children we can know that God always works for our good.

2 Kings 4:8-37 Elisha and the Sunammite Woman Reflections from this passage: The Lord is a giver of good gifts (v. 8-17) Sometimes the Lord's good gifts bring both gladness and sadness (v. 18-21) We should run and cling to God's man in time of trial and refuse to leave Him (v 22-27) Even God's mightiest and most faithful servants are still limited in knowledge and power (v. 27 & 31) Even the c...

2 Kings 4:1-7 Observations from this passage: Sometimes we serve God faithfully and sacrificially, and great trials STILL befall us. God is as concerned with small-scale affairs as he is with massive ones. Sometimes seeing the Lord's provision requires us to step out and work in faith. God will often meet an immediate need even while preparing us for what's ahead. There's a redeemer at work on beh...

2 Kings 3:1-27 3 Reminders from this passage: Remember to seek the Lord in whatever you do BEFORE pushing forward. Remember that were it not for his regard for David's heir, the Lord would not look upon us. Remember that great wrath cam not against us, but against another son offered in our place.

2 Kings 2:1-25 Four things we learn from this passage: The Lord's power is not confined to a particular time or age. The Lord's power is not limited to any particular person. The Lord can do a new work in the cursed mess of our lived. The Lord can establish and protect work even in the very heart of rebellion.

2 Kings 1:1-18 Takeaways from this passage: God is jealous for his people's love and loyalty - and He will interrupt idolatry. The enemies of God will try to manhandle his Word. God guards his Word - and those faithful to it. Humbling ourselves before His Word paves the way for mercy.

Pastor Jason kicks off our new sermon series on 2 Kings with a look back (at 1 Kings) and a look forward. Themes of 2 Kings to look for in the coming weeks: Blessing Failure Sovereignty Punishment Patience Hope