Dead end
In Exodus 14:1 who did the Lord speak to?
Moses
Moab, Ammon, and others came against?
Jehoshaphat
"The people are still too many; bring them down to the water and I will test them for you there"
What the Lord said to Gideon.
Joshua's request in the sight of Israel?
"Sun stand still over Gibeon and Moon, in the Valley of Aijalon."
"I cannot walk with these, for I have not tested them"
David's words to Saul.
How many choice chariots did Pharaoh take?
600
Jehoshaphats reaction (3 things)
Feared, seeked the Lord and proclaimed a fast.
Number one reason why Christians do not advance?
Fear
Time and space controls.
By God
Private, public, and faith.
Faithful in private battles God will be see you through public battles.
They cried out to the Lord?
The children of Israel.
Finish this verse, "Do not be afraid nor dismayed because... (2 Chronicles 20:15)
Of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God's.
Significance of broken pitchers, torches, and trumpets.
Testimony of believers - trumpet, pitchers are chosen and must be broken to let light torch shine.
There has been no day like that, before or after it
That the Lord heeded the voice of a man.
5 smooth stones represent.
The familiar weapons God has provided you with. The ones you have practiced with.
How can we avoid fear and complaining when faced with new crisis?
By remembering God's faithfulness in the past.
What all of Judah did, response and, result.
They began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, and they were all defeated.
3 sure weapons
A powerful word, hearts filled with the Holy Spirit, and a broken self.
More died from...then by the sword of Israel.
Hailstorm
What is dead? James 2:20
Faith without works is dead.
Why does God allow us to face several trials?
For our edification James 1:2-4
Recognition of Gods sovereignty, acknowledges God's power, remembers God's covenant, recognizes his dependence on God, reminded of God's goodness, and entrusts all judgment to God.
How to pray by Jehoshaphat!.
Zechariah 4:6
Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.
God listens to those who act...
In accordance to his will.
How can you have assurance of God's help in times of crisis?
By having sought him in times of calm, by having a relationship with him in privacy in growth of character.