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September 15, 2007

Ahab & JezebelAbuse of Authority

Exercising authority

with humility

Memory Verse

2 CORINTHIANS 6:14 “Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion hath light with darkness?”

AUTHORITY WITH HUMILITY

STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE• Recognize that

power and authority are gifts from God

• Be compassionate to others

Recognize that power and authority are gifts from God

STEP ONE

Power & Authority

A. What does this text tell us about the character of Ahab? I Kings 16:28-30

• Ahab’s reign was marked by a strange and terrible apostasy

• He led the people into Baal worship

Power & Authority

B. What did Ahab started doing after marrying Jezebel? I Kings 16:31-33

• Ahab married Jezebel, a pagan princess

• Jezebel helped spread the worship of Baal in the nation of Israel

SIN

Power & Authority

C. How did Jezebel show her support for the prophets of Baal? I Kings 18:19

• Four hundred Baal’s prophets ate at her table

• Jezebel had a powerful sway over Ahab

Be compassionate to others

STEP TWO

Show Compassion

• Ahab allowed Jezebel to use his power to oppress the poor

• Instead of protecting his subject, Ahab exploited them using his power

A. How did Ahab allow things to get so bad under his rule? I Kings 21:1-16

Show Compassion

• Their marriage was the worst possible combination

• They died eventually but they were able to pass on their influences on the next generation

B. How ultimately did both Ahab and Jezebel meet their end? I Kings 22:29-40

SUMMARY

We can use our authority with humility by

• Recognizing that power and authority are gifts from God

• Being compassionate to others

APPLY

How can this lesson about authority affect my life today?

Do we have the desire to use authority with godly manner?

Do we have the desire to be compassionate with others?

Q

PLAN

How can we use this lesson about authority this coming week?

• What are the practical ways we can do to be compassionate with others?

Q

TRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

• What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today?

Q

TRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

We need to be compassionate with other people

I am busy with my work

1. By ministering to their needs

2. By Sympathizing with the poor and needy

This coming week I will appropriate special time in helping the poor and the needy

PRINCIPLE

APPLICATION

PROBLEM

DECISION

Let’s make the decision!

Q

ASSOCIATE truth – Why should I study this lesson?DISCOVER truth – What does the Bible say about this truth?APPLY truth – How can this truth affect my life today?PLAN using the truth – How can I use this truth today?TRANSFER truth to life – What changes do I need in my life?

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