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King Jehoshaphat Faces War

King Jehoshaphat Faces War. (3) National fast declared (4) The nation follows Jehoshaphat in seeking the Lord (5) Public prayer in the House of the Lord. King Jehoshaphat Faces War. Jehoshaphat’s prayer (6) God is ruler over ALL nations (7) “Reminds” God that He gave them this land

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King Jehoshaphat Faces War

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  1. King JehoshaphatFaces War • (3) National fast declared • (4) The nation follows Jehoshaphat in seeking the Lord • (5) Public prayer in the House of the Lord

  2. King JehoshaphatFaces War • Jehoshaphat’s prayer • (6) God is ruler over ALL nations • (7) “Reminds” God that He gave them this land • (8) “Reminds” God of the temple • (9) Solomon’s prayer is quoted: 1 Kings 8:22-53 • (10-11) “Reminds” God of how Moab and Ammon treated Israel • (12-13) Complete trust and hope in God

  3. King JehoshaphatFaces War • Unity – one heart and one mind as they approach the Lord • (12) “we are powerless before this great multitude” • (13) Fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, children, friends, countrymen

  4. King JehoshaphatFaces War • (14) The Spirit of the Lord comes on Jahaziel – son of Asaph • An immediate answer to prayer • (15) The battle is the Lord’s • (16) The battle plan is given • (17) “Stand and see the salvation of the Lord” Romans 8:35-39

  5. King Jehoshaphat Faces War Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before the LORD, worshiping the LORD. The Levites, from the sons of the Kohathites and of the sons of the Korahites, stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel, with a very loud voice. Verses 18-19 Revelation is followed by Worship Worship Is Followed By Obedience

  6. King JehoshaphatFaces War • (20) – The pre-battle speech • Faith Is The Victory – John 16:33 • Habakkuk 3:16-19 – How do we respond to the answers God gives?

  7. King JehoshaphatFaces War • (21) – The battle plan – Put the singers out front! • Why? This is supposed to be an ambush! • “Give thanks to the LORD, for His lovingkindness is everlasting.” – Psalm 136

  8. King JehoshaphatFaces War When they began singing and praising, the LORD set ambushes against the sons of Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; so they were routed. 2 Chronicles 20:22

  9. King JehoshaphatFaces War • (23) – The foes of God’s people destroy one another • (25) – Three days to carry the spoils off the field of battle • (26-27) – The victory is followed by praise

  10. King JehoshaphatFaces War • When do we praise God? • Before the battle • During the battle • After the battle • We are a people of constant praise

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