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TheVictoryBelongs
to Jehovah
The Power of Seeking GodLessons from Jehoshaphat
“Religion is a crutch for people not strong enough
to stand up to the unknown without help.”
—Robert Heinlein(Time Enough for Love)
Jehoshaphat
Saul David Solomon
Jeroboam
Nadab
Baasha
Elah
Zimri
Tibni
Omri
Ahab
Rehoboam
Abijah
Asa
Jehoshaphat
Jehoram
Kingdom of Judah
Kingdom of Israel
Divided Kingdom
Chronology of the Kings(All dates are approximate)
Overlappingco-regencies
1050 1000 950 900 850 BC
United Kingdom
c 1999 MANNA
Jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat
JordanRiver
Divided Kingdom
c. 925 B.C.
Kingdom of IsraelKingdom of Judah
Phili
stin
es
I S R A E L
J U D A HHebron
Shechem
JerusalemAshdodBethlehemGath
En-gedi
ChinnerethRamah
Tyre
Dor
Joppa
Gaza
Ashkelon
Rabbath
Jahaz
Kir-haresethHormah
Aroer
Arad
Ramoth-gileadMegiddo
Hannathon
A M M O N
M O A B
Great Sea(Mediterranean)
SaltSea
AphekHammath
BethelGibeon
EkronGezer
Dan
SamariaPenuel
Tirzah
Shiloh
A R A M
PH
OE
NIC
IA
N
S
EW
c 1999 MANNA
Scale of Miles0 50
Edom
AfraidDismayed
&
Seek God
“We are powerless.”
“We do not know what to do.”
“Our eyes are on You.”
The Battle is God’s
“The battle is not yours, but God’s.”
Stand firm. Hold position.
Do not be afraid.
WorshipGod
PraiseEncouragementSinging
What enemiesdo we fear?
Seek God.
Believe God.
Stand firm.
Worship.
The Victory Belongs to the Lord
#12
The Power of Seeking GodLessons from Jehoshaphat
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart30 November, 2008
Las Cruces, NMwww.churchofchristmiranda.com
Synopsis: When Jehoshaphat is faced with three powerful enemies, He seeks God. He reminds us that it is vital to seek God and know that there are some battles that He will fight. We need to respond to His victory with worship.
“Let all that you do be done with love.”
“Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”