4. There Is Hardly A Better Picture Of A Faithful Man Of God (V.1-10). There Is Hardly A Better Picture Of A Faithful Man Of God (V.1-10). – He was not afraid of the wrath of the king. – He was not moved by glory or honor. – He refused the king’s reward. The Other Side Of The Story (V.11-18). The Other Side Of The Story (V.11-18). – The account of this young prophet is one of the saddest stories in the Bible. – Verse 18 is a key verse on understanding God's purpose for revealing this event to us.

5. There Is Hardly A Better Picture: There Is Hardly A Better Picture: – To show what ‘lies’ can do (v.18, 24, 26; Rev. 21:8). – To show the certainty of God’s Word (v.15-17, 20- 22, 24, John 12:47-48).

6. THE OLDER PROPHET DID WHAT THE KING AND ALL OF HIS RICHES COULD NOT DO...HE DESTROYED THE MAN OF GOD WITH A LIE!

7. There Is Hardly A Better Picture: There Is Hardly A Better Picture: – To show what ‘lies’ can do (v.18, 24, 26; Rev. 21:8). – To show the certainty of God’s Word (v.15-17, 20- 22, 24; John 12:47-48). The Bible Is Filled With Warnings To Us About Believing & Following False Teaching. The Bible Is Filled With Warnings To Us About Believing & Following False Teaching. – Jesus calls them “blind leaders of the blind” (Matthew 15:14). – Paul says “they will cheat you” (Colossians 2:8). – “Do not be carried away by various and strange doctrines...” (Hebrews 13:9).

8. Believing A Thing To Be True Does Not Make It True. Believing A Thing To Be True Does Not Make It True. – Truth is not validated by my believing it (Proverbs 14:12; 2Thessalonians 2:10-12). Someone Stating Something Is True Does Not Make It True. Someone Stating Something Is True Does Not Make It True. – God’s Word determines truth (Romans 3:3-4; Proverbs 28:26; Psalm 37:23). – Those who are sanctified are sanctified by the truth (John 17:17, 19). – Those who are saved are saved by the truth (2Thessalonians 2:13; 1Peter 1:22).

9. MAN’S WORD!! One church is as good as another. One church is as good as another. Join the church of your choice. Join the church of your choice. We will all be united in heaven. We will all be united in heaven. There are many ways to heaven. There are many ways to heaven. GOD’S WORD!! “Jesus said I will build My church” (Matthew 16:18). “Jesus said I will build My church” (Matthew 16:18). “There is one body” (Ephesians 4:4). “There is one body” (Ephesians 4:4). What church did Jesus add the saved to in the first century (Acts 2:36- 46)? What church did Jesus add the saved to in the first century (Acts 2:36- 46)? What Are Some Lies Being Told Today?

10. MAN’S WORD!! We are saved by faith “Alone” We are saved by faith “Alone” – The sinner’s prayer. – “Accept Christ as personal savior”. GOD’S WORD!! “You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only” (James 2:24). “You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only” (James 2:24). We are saved by an obedient (Faith) when we meet God’s terms. We are saved by an obedient (Faith) when we meet God’s terms. What Are Some Lies Being Told Today?

11. MAN’S WORD!! “Baptism does not save” “Baptism does not save” – Man’s false concept: Baptism is a work salvation, in which has nothing to do with our salvation. – Or, we are saved by the blood of Christ, not baptism! GOD’S WORD!! “Baptism doth also now save us” (1 Pet. 3:21). “Baptism doth also now save us” (1 Pet. 3:21). Baptism is an expression of our faith in Christ (Gal. 3:26-27; Mark 16:16). Baptism is an expression of our faith in Christ (Gal. 3:26-27; Mark 16:16). How do we come in contact with the blood of Christ (Rom. 6:3-5)? How do we come in contact with the blood of Christ (Rom. 6:3-5)? What Are Some Lies Being Told Today?

12. MAN’S WORD!! “Once you are saved you are always saved.” “Once you are saved you are always saved.” – Man’s concept: There is nothing we can do to be lost. – Once saved, man cannot fall from “Grace”. GOD’S WORD!! “Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God” (Hebrews 3:12). “Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God” (Hebrews 3:12). Paul says, “The wages of sin equates to spiritual death (Romans 6:23). Paul says, “The wages of sin equates to spiritual death (Romans 6:23). What Are Some Lies Being Told Today?

13. Alwa ys Test What Is Said By The Bible. Alwa ys Test What Is Said By The Bible. – Demand – Book, Chapter, & Verse. Consider All Passages Pertaining To A Given Subject: Consider All Passages Pertaining To A Given Subject: – Gospel plan of salvation. Hear (Romans 10:17). Hear (Romans 10:17). Believe (Mark 16:15-16; John 8:24). Believe (Mark 16:15-16; John 8:24). Confess (Matthew 10:32-33). Confess (Matthew 10:32-33). Repent (Luke 13:3; Acts 17:30). Repent (Luke 13:3; Acts 17:30). Baptize (Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16). Baptize (Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16). Prove It Is Acceptable. Prove It Is Acceptable. – Do we have a “Thus saith the Lord” (Colossians 3:17)?

14. “...a lion met him on the road and killed him. And his corpse was thrown on the road...” (1Kings 13:24). “...a lion met him on the road and killed him. And his corpse was thrown on the road...” (1Kings 13:24). WILL I BE IDENTIFIED AS: “It was the man of God who was disobedient to the word of the Lord. Therefore the Lord has delivered him to the lion, which has torn him and killed him...” (1Kings. 13:26). WILL I BE IDENTIFIED AS: “It was the man of God who was disobedient to the word of the Lord. Therefore the Lord has delivered him to the lion, which has torn him and killed him...” (1Kings. 13:26).