2 Chronicles 21-22

 Scripture – 2 Chronicles 21-22

Observation – 

• 2 Chronicles 21:1-7 - The sins of Jehoram
• 2 Chronicles 21:1-5 - The murder of his brothers
• 2 Chronicles 21:6-7 - Why God showed mercy to Jehoram
• 2 Chronicles 21:8-20 - The consequences of Jehoram
• 2 Chronicles 21:8-11 - Jehoram’s sinful compromise and the revolt of Edom and Libnah.
• 2 Chronicles 21:12-15 - Elijah’s letter of rebuke to Jehoram.
• 2 Chronicles 21:16-17 - Further troubles of the reign of Jehoram.
• 2 Chronicles 21:18-20 - Jehoram’s gruesome end.
• 2 Chronicles 22:1-9 - The rise and fall of Ahaziah
• 2 Chronicles 22:1-4 - The brief and wicked reign of Ahaziah.
• 2 Chronicles 22:5-9 - Ahaziah falls in judgment along with Ahab’s house by Jehu in Israel.
• 2 Chronicles 22:10-12 - The reign of Queen Athaliah
• 2 Chronicles 22:10 - The evil Queen Athaliah reigns over Judah.
• 2 Chronicles 22:11-12 - God uses Jehoshabeath to preserve the royal line of David.

Examples to follow – God will preserve his promises no matter what.

Examples to not follow – Don't compromise with sin.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – God keeps his promises despite our sinfulness.

Commands to obey –

Application – God is in control of every situation no matter how chaotic or sinful it is.

Prayer –  Heavenly Father. I know you are in control of everything. I know you can control everything even when everything is chaotic. Help me to trust you and I ask that you would strengthen me when I sin. Amen.