The High Cost of Foolishness, Rebellion and Disobedience

SERIES: HONEY, HAMMER, AND HOPE

MESSAGE: The High Cost of Foolishness, Rebellion and Disobedience

TEXT: 1 Kings 12:1–15

DATE: August 11, 2024

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The case of Rehoboam – A lesson in foolishness.

   1. He rejected wise counsel. (Vv. 6–8)

   2. He accepted foolish counsel. (VV. 8b, 10–15)

   3. Consequences of his foolishness. (1 Kings 12:16–20)

2. The case of Jeroboam – A lesson in rebellion.

   1. He acted out of insecurity. (1 Kings 12:26–27)

   2. He arrogantly rebelled against God’s word. (1 Kings 12:28–30)

   3. He led the people into false worship. (1 Kings 12:31–33)

   4. Consequences of his rebellion. (1 Kings 13:33–34)

3. The case of the man of God – A lesson in disobedience.

   1. He heard God’s word. (1 Kings 13:1)

   2. He bravely proclaimed God’s word. (1 Kings 13:2–3)

   3. He was powerfully used by God. (1 Kings 13:3–6)

   4. He failed to fully obey God’s word. (1 Kings 13:16–22)

   5. His disobedience resulted in deadly consequence. (1 Kings 13:24–25)

Lessons for Life:

1. Seek Godly wisdom. (James 1:5; James 3:13–17)

2. Rebellion and disobedience destroy opportunities for blessing in this life. (1 Kings 11:38–39)

3. Foolishness and rebellion steal your life. (John 10:10)

4. Obedience is the Lord’s supreme desire for your life.

5. All of us have sinned. (Rom. 3:23)

6. The wages of sin is death. (Rom. 6:23)

7. The gift of God is eternal life.

8. How does God restore us to Himself? (Rom. 5:8; 2 Cor. 5:21)