Seeking Yahweh: The Fall of Asa
Seeking Yahweh: The Fall of Asa
2 Chronicles 16
Seeking Yahweh: The Fall of Asa
2 Chronicles 16
Problem: When we stop seeking God, we start falling apart.
Promise: If you seek God with all your heart, He will bless.
Outline:
When we stop seeking God…
Compromise replaces conviction (16:1-6)
We resist His correction (16:7-10).
We resist because we forget how good God is.
We resist because we are blinded by pride.
We suffer alone (16:11-14).
Sermon Discussion Questions:
Did the Holy Spirit illuminate or convict you this morning? If so, share your main takeaway with your group.
Why do you think Asa turned to Ben-Hadad instead of the Lord in his crisis? What pressures or fears lead us to rely on human strategies over seeking God?
Have you ever made a decision out of self-reliance that you later regretted? What would it have looked like to seek God in that situation? What does “seeking God” practically look like when facing pressure or crisis in our lives today?
It’s uncomfortable to address sin in the lives of fellow believers. What can we learn from the prophet Hanani about lovingly confronting our brothers and sisters in Christ?
Why do we get defensive when our sin is exposed? What lessons can we learn from Asa’s sinful retaliation?
What stands out to you about Asa’s refusal to seek the Lord even in sickness (v. 12)?
Does it seem fair to you that God would allow suffering in the lives of those who seek Him? Why should physical suffering press us towards God, not away from Him?
Why is finishing well spiritually just as important as starting well? What practical steps help us guard against drifting as we age or grow?
In what area of your life is God calling you back to a posture of seeking Him wholeheartedly? What would repentance look like this week?
