Who God is . . . M (Part 2)

January 10, 2017

Merciful (Part 2)

Text: I Kings 21:17-29
         Lamentations 1:8

I. Mercy when judgment is delayed. . . 
     A. Sin is still against God (Proverbs 28:13)
     B. Humbling is necessary (I kings 21:29)
     C. Someone still bears the judgment (Eccl 11:5)

II. Mercy when judgment falls. . . 
     A. Humbling is necessary (Lamentations 3:20)
     B. We are not consumed (verse 22)
     C. We are still under His shadow (4:20)

III. At the edge of Mercy is . . . 
     A. Compassion (Lamentations 3:22)
     B. His faithfulness (verse 23)
     C. Hope (verse 24)

I Kings 21:17-29

Judgment on Ahab-

posterity taken away

those in his lineage would no longer rule

son ahaziah ruled only two years

judgment fell on Jezebel, too.

Why?

Ahab sold himself to work wickedness in God's

sight

He was stirred up by Jezebel

He followed idols abominably

What Ahab did-

Rent his clothes

Put on sackcloth

Fasted

Went softly

Humbled himself

Mercy from God for Ahab-

Evil brought not in his day but in his son's day.