Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for July 24, 2022

The Last Word

2 Kings 1:1-18

1. Note the Contrasting Departures

• Ahaziah and Elijah
• down and up (1:2. 2:11)

2. Consider the Issue of Crisis Consultation 1-2

• In times of stress, one’s true spiritual temperature registers.
• After his fall, Ahaziah inquires…
• messengers sent to Ekron
• Beelzebub (Matt. 12:22-24)

3. Observe the LORD’S Intercepting Intervention 3-8

• angelic messenger and Elijah
• repeated question: “Is it because…?”
• the hardened heart of Ahaziah

4. The LORD Answers with Fire 9-18

• ancient swat team
• consuming fire
• from prideful requirement to humble request
• the “last” word

5. So What?

• Because the sure word of the Lord covers and consumes, take it seriously and worship Him only.
• Joyfully embrace the jealousy of God and banish your baals.
• Hebrews 12:28-29: Rest in the covering provision and protection of Jesus!
• “Your word will be the last word. Your promises will stand forevermore. Man’s thoughts and all his plans will come to an end. But Your word will be the last word.” (T. Walker)