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God’s Name – When Does it Work?
Intro Never presume on God’s goodness
1. The Drought (14: 1-6)
A severe drought hits Judah and everyone is affected
2. The Presumption (14: 7-9)
a. There seems to be a confession (vs 7a, c)
b. They appeal on God’s name (vs 7b, 9c)
c. They exalt God’s power (vs 8a)
d. They dishonor God with their questioning (vs 8b-9a)
What’s missing?
Genuine repentance (Psa. 51:17, 34:18: Isa. 66:1-2; 2 Chron. 7:14)
3. The Rejection and Judgment (14: 10-16)
God’s response is …
a. Different – discipline (vs 10; Heb 12:6, Prov 3:12)
b. Rejection of religious ‘doings’ (vs 11-12a; Amos 5:21-22)
c. God declares judgment (vs 12b)
Concluding Thoughts:
o God hates hypocrisy; God loves a genuine heart!
o God’s name works! It works for salvation (Acts 4:12, 2:21, 36-38)
Is powerful and worthy of worship (Phil 2: 10-11, Prov 18:10)
Gives our prayers (John 14:13-14, I John 5:14-15)
4. The Lament (14: 17-18)
5. The Surprise (15:1-9)
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