2 Chronicles 15:1-7 Azariah’s Awareness – audio

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Text: 2 Chronicles 15:1-7

Introduction

Perhaps our nation today is a lot like the nation of Israel many years ago. Paul tells us that we can learn a lot from the things written before (Romans 15:4). There is a lot we can learn from the words of Azariah to Asa, all Judah, and Benjamin.

Body

I. The LORD is with us while we are with Him.

A. If we draw near to God, he will draw near to us (James 4:8).

B. Jesus said, “…Seek, and you will find (Matthew 7:7)…”

C. If we confess Jesus before men, He will confess us before His Father in Heaven; if we deny Him, He will deny us (Matthew 10:32-33; 2 Timothy 2:12).

II. For a long time, Israel had been without the true God, a teaching priest, and the law.

A. Hosea prophesied that the children of Israel would be many days without a leader, and would eventually return and seek the LORD their God and fear Him (Hosea 3:4-5).

1) There is only one God (Ephesians 4:6).

2) Jesus says God is the only true God (John 17:3).

3) Paul affirmed there is no other God but one (1 Corinthians 8:4).

B. Jehoida the priest taught Jehoash the ways of the Lord (2 Kings 12:2).

1) Christians are priests (1 Peter 2:5,9).

2) Elders of the Lord’s church must be able to teach (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:9).

3) Servants of the Lord must be able to teach (2 Timothy 2:24).

4) Older women are to teach the younger women (Titus 2:4).

C. Old Testament priests taught the Law (Leviticus 10:11), and many went throughout all regions of Judah teaching it (2 Chronicles 17:8-9).

1) By the law is the knowledge of sin (Romans 3:20).

2) The law brings us to Jesus Christ (Galatians 3:22-25).

3) Today we, as priests, preach the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15-16).

III. Our work shall be rewarded.

A. Jesus said our reward will be great in Heaven (Matthew 5:12).

B. If one gives another a cup of cold water, he will not lose his reward (Matthew 10:42).

C. God will reward each according to his own labor (1 Corinthians 3:8).

D. Jesus’ reward is with Him, and He is ready to give to everyone according to his work (Revelation 22:12).

Conclusion

Are you living like those in Israel and Judah? Are you searching for God? Are you teaching others about Him? If so, your work will be rewarded! If not, you can begin right here and right now.