Choosing Authentic

Choosing AUTHENTIC in a Generic World

Introduction

Authentic Defined

Generic Defined

King Asa – Chooses Authentic 

-       The beginning of his reign as king. (2 Chronicles 14:2-5)

-       Battle with Ethiopia (2 Chronicles 14:9-15)

§  Judah had an army of 580,000

§  Ethiopia had an army of 1,000,000 men & 300 chariots

§  Asa’s Prayer (vs. 10-11)

-       Affirmation & Blessing from God (2 Chronicles 15:2-7)

-       Asa’s Response

King Asa Chooses Generic

-       Potential Battle with Syria (2 Chronicles 16:1-3)

-       Chastisement (2 Chronicles 16:7-9)

-       Finality (2 Chronicles 16:12)

King Jehoshaphat - Chooses Authentic

-       The Beginning of his reign as king. (2 Chronicles 17:3-5a)

o   Discipleship

o   Military Development

o   Leadership Development

-       In the Face of Adversity (2 Chronicles 20:1-4)

o   Prayer (vs 6-12)

o   God’s Response (vs15-17)

o   Encouraging His People (vs 20)

o   Worship (vs 21)

King Jehoshaphat - Chooses Generic (2 Chronicles 20:32-33)

-       Spiritual reform was not complete.

o   The high places were not taken away, 

o   The people had not directed their hearts to God.

-       Kingdom Heir (2 Chronicles 21:3)

King Jehoram - Chooses Generic (2 Chronicles 21:2-6)

-       Selfish ambition

-       Family destruction

-       Kingdom impacted

Choosing Authentic

-       Genuineness of Faith (1 Peter 1:7-9, 1 Peter 5:8)

-       Endurance (2 Timothy 2:3)

-       Diligence (2 Timothy 2:15-17)

-       Solid Foundation (2 Timothy 2:19)

-       Preparation & Action (2 Timothy 2:21-26)

Generic Warning Signs

-       2 Timothy 3:1-5

-       2 Timothy 3:13-15