Friendship Community Baptist Church

Rehoboam: The Foolish Way
1 Kings 12, 14:21-31; 2 Chronicles 10-12

Main Point
Our decisions reveal our hearts and determine our ways

Foolish decision (brought by God)
Jeroboam’s question (1Ki 12:1-5; 2Ch 10:1-5)
Rehoboam’s counsel (1Ki 12:6-11; 2Ch 10:6-11)
Old wise men: back off and people will love you
Young foolish men: push harder
Rehoboam’s choice (1Ki 12:12-15; 2Ch 10:12-15)
Kingdom divided (1Ki 12:16-24; 2Ch 10:16-19)
Semi-positive season
Jeroboam’s idolatry drives priests southward (2Ch 11:13-17)
Golden calves (1Ki 12:25-33)
Rehoboam establishes his sons (2Ch 11:18-23)
Conclusion on his ways
Abandoned the law of the Lord (2Ch 12:1)
Repented (Egypt invades; follows the people) (2Ch 12:2-8)
Struggled to live up to his dad’s legacy (2Ch 12:9-11)
Good things were found in Judah (2Ch 12:12)
Did evil, did not set his heart to seek the LORD (2Ch 12:14)
Continual war (1Ki 14:30; 2Ch 12:15)
Application
Study your family tree (backwards and forwards)
What good things do you see?
What concerning things do you see?
Do you need to let some things go?
Are you choosing love for God or love of power/success?
Is love for God growing or decreasing in your family?
How can the gospel redeem your story?