Fusion: week of 2/22

FAMILY THEME: CONSEQUENCES

SHOCK AND AWE

2 Kings 24:1 - 25:21

The people of Judah learn a painful lesson: actions have

consequences.

1.  God Does Not Overlook Our Shameless, Unrepentant Sin

     (2 Kings 24:1-7)

     After centuries of disobedience, God had enough.

 
2.  Sin Can Cause Us to Lose Everything

     (2 Kings 24:8-20)

     The consequences of sin are more than we want to pay.

 
3.  There's No Escaping the Consequences of Rebelling Against God

     (2 Kings 25:1-21)

     The people of Judah found no escape from the consequences

     of their rebellion.

Fusion: week of 2/15

FAMILY THEME: REVIVAL

WHEN CHANGE IS GOOD

2 Kings 22: - 23:3

Israel experiences a revival after a period of spiritual decline.

1.  Revival is Sparked by God's Word

     (2 Kings 22:1-13)

     Hilkiah discovered a treasure, the book of the law, when they

     restored the temple.

 
2.  Revival Begins With Repentant Hearts

     (2 Kings 22:14-20)

     God said judgment would come, but not during Josiah's lifetime.

 
3.  Revival Results in a Change of Heart and Habits

     (2 Kings 23:1-30)

     Josiah made major reforms and turned the nation back to the

     ways of the Lord.

Fusion: week of 2/8

FAMILY THEME: JUDGMENT

HIM, AND HIM ALONE

2 Kings 17

God's people face judgment for their sin.

1.  God Allowed Judgment Because of Israel's Sin and Idolatry

     (2 Kings 17:1-12)

     The people ignored God's warnings, rejected His Law and so

     they suffered His judgment.

 
2.  God Gives Chances to Repent Before Bringing Judgment

     (2 Kings 17:13-23)

     God did not give up on His people but called them to return

     to Him.

 
3.  God Will Not Share Our Worship

     (2 Kings 17:24-41)

     God alone is worthy of worship and He will not share His

     glory with others.