Sin of Jezebel
{ 1 Kings 16 : 28 – 31 }
Ahab & Jezebel – marriage problems
Jezebel wears the pants in the house. She is the boss, rules the roost, matriarchal.
Kills the prophets of the Lord.
Usurps the Authority of her husband the King.
Has men who are eunuch’s around her, false prophets around her table.
Manipulates, controls & dominates.
Insecurity, lack of trust, Jealousy { demonic }
History :
Ahab rules as king for 22 years.
AhabCommits the sin of Jeroboam. { 1 Kings 22 : 50 – 53 }
Jeroboam was the son of a widow { solo mum }{ 1 Kings 11 : 26 } prophets give him 10 of the tribes. Solomon tries to kill him so he flees to Egypt. { 1 Kings 11 : 31 }.
{ 1 Kings 12 : 28 – 31 } Sets up golden calves in Dan & Bethel. Appoints priests from the common people. Competition against Rehoboam King of Israel.
Worshiped Ashtorah & Baal.
Ashtorah – mother goddess, over pools of water. Ethbaal King of Sidonians.
Baal – Owner of woman, possessor, god of fertility.
Goddess worship. Wants recognition, place of power & prominence. Feminist.
Spiritual children { Rev 2 : 18 – 29 } beware of the woman called Jezebel.
She looses her own children and then wants to mother others spiritually.
Uses false accusation to get what she wants. Naboth Vineyard { 1 Kings 21 : 3 – 11 }
False Prophets { 1 Kings 22 : 22 – 23 } deceiving spirits.
{ 2 Kings 9 } Jezebels fate. Harlot , witchcraft. Jehu anointed King of Israel. Tries to seduce new King { 2 Kings 9 : 30 – 37 }. Officials push her out of the window. Dogs eat all but skull, feet & palms of her hands.
{ 2 Kings 10: 11 } Jehu kills all Ahab’s household. Great men, priests, no survivor.
King of Judah. Ahaziah killed Jehu ?
{ 2 Kings 11 : 1 } His mother kills her own sons to take the throne. But Ahaziah sister Jehoshebu saves one son Joash. Queen Mother calls this Treason. Like mother like daughter.
Problems : Selfishness, mistrust, insecurity, jealousy, idolatry.
Acceptance : Not in your position , not in your title but in GOD.
In Father God’s LOVE, His acceptance. You can TRUST Him.
Key :
Sword of the Spirit { Matt 10 : 34 – 37 }
Repentance
Forgiveness
Servant Heart – wash others feet.
We must decrease He must increase.
Death to Ambition
Submit to God
Receive Prophets. Word of the Lord, Fire of God, truth, holiness.
Married to Jesus – Whole hearted , one with Him.
Know all mysteries but with out love you have nothing . { 1 Cor 13 : 2 }
{ 1 Cor 13 : 13 } Great is Love
Songs :
Trust & Obey,
I’m forgiven because you were forsaken,
Amazing Love.