130825 AM Weakness – Opportunity for the Gospel
| Weakness: Opportunity for the Gospel *** A. 1 Kings 1 tells the story of Adonijah, son of David and Haggith, who “exalted himself, saying, ‘I will beking'” when his father was “old and advanced in years” (1:5), B, By the time the chapter is over, Adonijah is holding onto the horns of an altar in fear of Solomon hisbrother (Exo 21:12-14), C, Is there anything we can learn from this man’s example? I. Like Adonijah, we are all guilty of _____ against the true and rightful King (Psa 81 :8-16). II. As was the case with Adonijah, there are ______ for my self-inauguration(Has 8:1-14). III. Like Adonijah, I should come face-to-face with my _____ (lsa 6:1-5). IV. Like Adonijah, _____ from the King is my only hope (Psa 143). V. As was the case with Adonijah, the King has a choice as to how he will _____ (2 Chron 7:14). Conclusion: Romans 5:6-11 — “For while we were still weak … ” (Rom 3:23; 6:23; 7:24; Heb 2:14-18), |