1. God’s Messenger—Micaiah 1 Kings 22:1-8

2. 1 Now three years passed without war between Syria and Israel. 2 Then it came to pass, in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went down to visit the king of Israel. 3 And the king of Israel said to his servants, "Do you know that Ramoth in Gilead is ours, but we hesitate to take it out of the hand of the king of Syria?" 4 So he said to Jehoshaphat, "Will you go with me to fight at Ramoth Gilead?" Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses." 5 Also Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, "Please inquire for the word of the LORD today.”

3. 6 Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, "Shall I go against Ramoth Gilead to fight, or shall I refrain?" So they said, "Go up, for the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king." 7 And Jehoshaphat said, "Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of Him?" 8 So the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "There is still one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the LORD; but I hate him, because he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil." And Jehoshaphat said, "Let not the king say such things!" 1 Kings 22:1-8

4. Understanding 1 Kings 22

5. Three nations:

6. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel

7. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel Judah

8. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel Judah Syria

9. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings:

10. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings: Ahab

11. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings: Ahab Jehoshaphat

12. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings: Ahab, Jehoshaphat Two places:

13. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings: Ahab, Jehoshaphat Two places: Ramoth Gilead

14. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings: Ahab, Jehoshaphat Two places: Ramoth Gilead Samaria (Naboth’s vineyard)

15. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings: Ahab, Jehoshaphat Two places: Ramoth Gilead, Samaria Four hundred one prophets:

16. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings: Ahab, Jehoshaphat Two places: Ramoth Gilead, Samaria Four hundred one prophets: Baal’s - “Go up”

17. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings: Ahab, Jehoshaphat Two places: Ramoth Gilead, Samaria Four hundred one prophets: Baal’s - “Go up” Enemy of truth

18. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings: Ahab, Jehoshaphat Two places: Ramoth Gilead, Samaria Four hundred one prophets: Baal’s - “Go up” Enemy of truth Dishonest and liars

19. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings: Ahab, Jehoshaphat Two places: Ramoth Gilead, Samaria Four hundred one prophets: Baal’s - “Go up” Enemy of truth Dishonest and liars “Prospered” and “honored”

20. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings: Ahab, Jehoshaphat Two places: Ramoth Gilead, Samaria Four hundred one prophets: Baal’s - “Go up” Enemy of truth Dishonest and liars “Prospered” and “honored” Macaiah - “Go up”

21. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings: Ahab, Jehoshaphat Two places: Ramoth Gilead, Samaria Four hundred one prophets: Baal’s - “Go up” Enemy of truth Dishonest and liars “Prospered” and “honored” Macaiah - “Go up” Speaks truthfully

22. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings: Ahab, Jehoshaphat Two places: Ramoth Gilead, Samaria Four hundred one prophets: Baal’s - “Go up” Enemy of truth Dishonest and liars “Prospered” and “honored” Macaiah - “Go up” Speaks truthfully Speaks honestly—evil spirit from God

23. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings: Ahab, Jehoshaphat Two places: Ramoth Gilead, Samaria Four hundred one prophets: Baal’s - “Go up” Enemy of truth Dishonest and liars “Prospered” and “honored” Macaiah - “Go up” Speaks truthfully Speaks honestly—evil spirit from God Suffers injustice

24. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings: Ahab, Jehoshaphat Two places: Ramoth Gilead, Samaria Four hundred one prophets: Baal’s + Macaiah The One true God:

25. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings: Ahab, Jehoshaphat Two places: Ramoth Gilead, Samaria Four hundred one prophets: Baal’s + Macaiah The One true God: Trustworthy--keeps His word

26. Understanding 1 Kings 22 Three nations: Israel, Judah, Syria Two kings: Ahab, Jehoshaphat Two places: Ramoth Gilead, Samaria Four hundred one prophets: Baal’s + Macaiah The One true God: Trustworthy--keeps His word Sovereign—Rules even “stray” arrows

27. Lessons from 1 Kings 22

28. Fellowshiping evil

29. Lessons from 1 Kings 22 Fellowshiping evil False teachers and true teachers

30. Lessons from 1 Kings 22 Fellowshiping evil False teachers and true teachers Fearlessly standing for truth

31. Lessons from 1 Kings 22 Fellowshiping evil False teachers and true teachers Fearlessly standing for truth Following God is always right

32. Obeying His True Messengers Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His church, His family, His body Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10