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An Influential Life
Bible Text: 1 Kings 22:41-50 | Preacher: Pastor Joe Ricchuiti | Series: 1 Kings, An Influential Life
1. Jehoshaphat loved the Lord and His Word. His concern for spiritual things led to religious reforms, social reforms, military reforms, and political success.
2. He instituted judicial reforms based upon the fear of the Lord, reminding those in authority that they were to please the Lord above all. They were judging to please the Lord, not people.
3. When faced with an overwhelming situation he led the people in seeking the Lord in prayer. He acknowledged God’s person, His power, His help to them in the past, and finally acknowledged their poverty (they had no power and no plan). Their hope was in the Lord. Having committed all to the Lord they were to stand, God would go to battle for them and give them the victory.
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1 Kings, An Influential Life
