Beginning of the End

Sin is so deceptive and destructive because it is often gradual and happens over a long period of time.

But…

• The Problem
  • Deuteronomy 7:1-4; Exodus 34:15-16; 1 Kings 9:1-9; 1 Kings 3:3; Deuteronomy 6:14-15
• The Punishment
• The Pawns
  • Hadad the Edomite
  • Rezon
  • Jeroboam
• The Prophet
• The Passing

History Lessons for Today

• What’s on the inside of your heart is more important than what people see on the outside
• A leader’s sin always impacts others
• History has turning points
• There is always a light of hope
  • 2 Samuel 7:12-16; 1 Kings 11:12-13, 31, 32, 34
  • God’s judgment does not involve the cancelation of His promises
  • 1 Kings 11:39