1. But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded!” (2 Ch 15:7)

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6. 2 Chronicles 10-16 10 Rehoboam–Kingdom divided 11 Rehoboam–Strength: passion, obedience, walk 12 Rehoboam–Weakness Forsook law, didn’t seek God

7. And he did evil, because he did not prepare his heart to seek the Lord. Amplified - And he did evil because he did not set his heart to seek (inquire of, yearn for) the Lord with all his desire 2 Chronicles 12:14

8. One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple. When You said, “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.” Psalm 27:4,8

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10. 2 Chronicles 10-16 10 Rehoboam–Kingdom divided 11 Rehoboam–Strength: passion, obedience, walk 12 Rehoboam–Weakness Forsook law, didn’t seek God 13 Abijah – Relied on the Lord God

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12. 2 Chronicles 10-16 10 Rehoboam–Kingdom divided 11 Rehoboam–Strength: passion, obedience, walk 12 Rehoboam–Weakness Forsook law, didn’t seek God 13 Abijah – Relied on the Lord God 14 Asa – Right in God’s eyes, seeking, dependant 15 Asa – Revival

13. 2 Chr 15:1-6 – Israel’s Condition 1. Without the true God 2. Without a teaching priest 3. Without law 4. Sought, found God in troubled times…only 5. No peace…turmoil (internal) 6. Troubled with adversity (external)

14. Divided Kingdom Phoenicia Philistia Israel Ammon Moab Judah Jerusalem Dead Sea Galilee Jordan River Edom Syria Samaria Mediterranean Divided Kingdom of Israel

15. Divided Kingdom Phoenicia Philistia Israel Ammon Moab Judah Jerusalem Dead Sea Galilee Jordan River Edom Syria Samaria Mediterranean Divided Kingdom of Israel Ephraim Manasseh

16. 2 Chronicles 10-16 10 Rehoboam–Kingdom divided 11 Rehoboam–Strength: passion, obedience, walk 12 Rehoboam–Weakness Forsook law, didn’t seek God 13 Abijah – Relied on the Lord God 14 Asa – Right in God’s eyes, seeking, dependant 15 Asa – Revival 16 Asa – Folly…trusting in man, not God

17. Divided Kingdom Phoenicia Philistia Israel Ammon Moab Judah Jerusalem Dead Sea Galilee Jordan River Edom Syria Samaria Mediterranean Divided Kingdom of Israel Ramah Geba Mizpah

19. For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.” (2 Ch 16:9)