Fusion: week of 2/1

FAMILY THEME: JUSTICE

NO ESCAPING JUSTICE

2 Kings 9 

God's judgment falls on the familyof Ahab.

1.  Justice Sometimes Requires Tough Action

     (2 Kings 9:1-13)

     In order to bring about justice, God may have to take some

     extreme measures. Case in point: the household of Ahab.

 
2.  Sin Leads to Conflict

     (2 Kings 9:14-22)

     The sins of Jezebel, Joram, and Ahaziah ensured there 

     would be no peace. God could not sit idle after what they

     had done.

 
3.  God Will Bring Justice to Bear Where There is Sin

     (2 Kings 9:23-37)

    Whether justice is carried out in this life or in eternity, we

     can be sure that God will bring it to pass. 

Fusion: week of 1/25

FAMILY THEME: OBEDIENCE

IT WON'T ALWAYS MAKE SENSE

2 Kings 5 

Naaman is cured of leprosy in a most unusual manner.

1.  God Can Use the Lowly to Do What Kings Cannot

     (2 Kings 5:1-8)

     The Hebrew girl had greater faith than a king and God

     used her simple message.

 
2.  God's Methods are Best, Even if They Seem Strange to Us

     (2 Kings 5:9-14)

     God wants people to obey, even when it does not seem

     to make sense.

 
3.  We Should Not Desire Glory or Reward for Obedience

     (2 Kings 5:15-27)

    Gehazi saw an opportunity to profit from what god had done,

     chased Naaman down, and lied. 

Fusion: week of 1/18

FAMILY THEME: POWER OF GOD

POWER FOR ANY SITUATION

2 Kings 2 

Elisha replaces Elijah as Israel's chief prophet.

1.  God Empowers Us to Put Others First

     (2 Kings 2:1-7)

     Elisha would soon replace Elijah, but as long as

     Elijah was around, Elisha was his servant.

 
2.  God Has Power Over Nature and Death

     (2 Kings 2:8-22)

     The power comes from God and not a prophet.

 
3.  God Has Power to Protect His People

     (2 Kings 2:23-25)

    God protected Elisha from those who might seek

     to harm him.

Fusion: week of 1/11

FAMILY THEME: FAITHFULNESS

YOU CAN COUNT ON IT

1 Kings 18:1 - 19:18 

The prophet Elijah takes on the prophets of Baal.

1.  God is Faithful When We Face Opposition

     (1 Kings 18:1-40)

     God faithfully proved that He is the true God.

 
2.  God Faithfully Keeps His Word

     (1 Kings 18:40-46)

     God had faithfuly kept His word to withhold rain

     and He kept His word to send rain.

 
3.  God is Faithful to Encourage His People in Times

     of Need

     (1 Kings 19:1-18)

    God worked powerfully, yet patiently, to bring the

     prophet back to obedience.

Fusion: week of 1/4

FAMILY THEME: WISDOM

SOMETIMES WISE: SOMETIMES FOOLISH

2 Chronicles 17:1 - 19:3 

In a rare bright spot in this era of Israel's history, King

Jehoshaphat proves to be a wise and godly king.

1.  The Wise Obey and Teach God's Word

     (2 Chronicles 17:1-9)

     Jehoshaphat began his reign with devotion to God.

 
2.  The Wise Prepare for Possible Threats or Problems

     (2 Chronicles 17:10-19)

     Jehoshaphat took steps to prepare for possible

     threats from surrounding nations.

 
3.  The Wise Avoid Partnership with the Ungodly

     (2 Chronicles 18:1 - 19:3)

    Jehoshaphat's primary failure came through a 

    partnership he made.

Fusion: week of 12/28

FAMILY THEME: CORRUPTION

ROTTEN TO THE CORE

1 Kings 16:29-33; 21:1-26

The kings of Israel continue their drift away from God.

1.  Corrupt Influences Can Lead Us Away From God

     (1 Kings 16:29-33)

     Ahab was already rebelling against God when he took

     a pagan wife.

 
2.  Corrupt Leaders Abuse Power and Oppress the Weak

     (1 Kings 21:1-16)

     Jezebel used her influence to have an innocent man

     murdered.

 
3.  Corrupt Actions Cannot be Hidden from God

     (1 Kings 21:17-26)

     It only appeared as though Jezebel and Ahab got away

     with their sin.

Fusion: week of 12/21

FAMILY THEME: THE PROMISE

JUST AS PROMISED

II Kings 16:1-5; Isaiah 7:1-14; Matthew 1:18-25

God promised and delivered a Savior.

1.  Human Wickedness Cannot Stop God's Promise

     (II Kings 16:1-5)

     Man's wickedness does not hinder God's ability to

     keep His promises and fulfill His purposes.

 
2.  Human Doubt Cannot Stop God's Promise

     (Isaiah 7:1-14)

     Isaiah tells us more of Ahaz's story. Incredibly, as

     enemy troops waited just outside of Jerusalem, God

     gave this unbelieving king one of the most beloved

     prophecies of all.

 
3.  Jesus is the Promised Savior

     (Matthew 1:18-25)

     Isaiah's prophecies were ultimately fulfilled in Christ.