2 CHRONICLES 13:1-20

THE BIble says

2Chronicles 13:1 ¶ Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam began Abijah to reign
over Judah.
2 He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Michaiah the
daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.

For us to know, Abijah is the Son of King Rehoboam, ang king Rehoboam is the Son of
King Solomon. And na devide ang 12 tribes of ISRAEL tungod sa SALA NI KING SOLOMON.

1Kings 11:11 Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of
thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded
thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant.
12 Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it for David thy father's sake: but I will
rend it out of the hand of thy son.
13 Howbeit I will not rend away all the kingdom; but will give one tribe to thy son for
David my servant's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake which I have chosen.

Sa diha nga namatay na si King Solomon, ni Puli na ang iyang anak nga si king
Rehoboam, and this is the time nga ma fulfill na nag judgment sa Ginoo. The kingdom of
ISRAEL is devided.

Ang nabilin nga tribe, kay king Jerobom kay ang tribe of JUDAH nga naa sa Jerusalem.
The Bible says
1Kings 12:17 But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah,
Rehoboam reigned over them.

And the rest of the 10 tribes naa kay Jeroboam, seervant ni King Solomon

Sa Diha nga na divide na ang Kingdom, King Rehoboam prepared for war para kuhaon ug
balik ang tribes nga mi hawa.
The bible says
1Kings 12:21 And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he assembled all the house
of Judah, with the tribe of Benjamin, an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men,
which were warriors, to fight against the house of Israel, to bring the kingdom again to
Rehoboam the son of Solomon.

wala na dayon ang pakig gyera niya kay gibabagan sila sa Ginoo
The bible says
1Kings 12:24 Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren
the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is from me. They
hearkened therefore to the word of the LORD, and returned to depart, according to the
word of the LORD.

But sa diha nga ni puli na ang anak ni king Rehoboam nga si king Abijah, nakig gyera kini
sa Israel ug kay king Jeroboam,
Samtang nga makig gyera na sila, si king Abijah, gi walihan pa sila ug gi badlong

2Chronicles 13:4 And Abijah stood up upon mount Zemaraim, which is in mount
Ephraim, and said, Hear me, thou Jeroboam, and all Israel;
5 Ought ye not to know that the LORD God of Israel gave the kingdom over Israel to
David for ever, even to him and to his sons by a covenant of salt?

2Chronicles 13:12 And, behold, God himself is with us for our captain, and his priests
with sounding trumpets to cry alarm against you. O children of Israel, fight ye not against
the LORD God of your fathers; for ye shall not prosper.

Dili dyod ta mo lambo kung mo sukol ta sa Ginoo

2Chronicles 13:20 Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah:
and the LORD struck him, and he died.
Gusto sa Ginoo nga mo lambo ta, mo lambo ta sa tanang bahin sa atong Cristohanon
nga kinabuhi.

Wala ka recover si king Jeroboam.

Church Tonight, gusto ang Dios nga mag prosper ta, he wants

1. Spiritual Prosperity:

Faith: God desires that our faith in Him grows and deepens, leading to a closer
relationship with Him.
Obedience: Prosperity in our spiritual life is often linked to our obedience to God's
commandments and guidance.
Fruit of the Spirit: The qualities of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are aspects of spiritual prosperity (Galatians
5:22-23).

2. Emotional and Mental Prosperity:

Peace of Mind: God wants us to experience peace that transcends understanding

(Philippians 4:7).
Joy: The joy of the Lord is our strength (Nehemiah 8:10), and God desires that we
experience joy in Him.
Renewal of the Mind: Romans 12:2 encourages the renewal of our minds, leading to
transformed thinking and attitudes.

3. Relational Prosperity:

Love: God desires that we love one another (John 13:34-35) and cultivate healthy
relationships.
Forgiveness: Prosperity in relationships often involves forgiveness and reconciliation
(Colossians 3:13).
Unity: God desires unity among His people, both in families and in the broader
community (Psalm 133:1).

4. Material Prosperity:

Provision: God is concerned about our material needs and promises to provide for us
(Matthew 6:31-33).
Generosity: As we prosper materially, God encourages us to be generous and share with
others (2 Corinthians 9:11).

5. Purpose and Calling:

Discovering God's Will: God desires that we seek and follow His will for our lives, finding
purpose and fulfillment in His plan (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Using Gifts and Talents: Prosperity involves recognizing and utilizing the gifts and talents
God has given us for His glory.

6. Health and Well-being:

Physical Health: While not everyone is guaranteed perfect health, God cares about our
well-being and invites us to care for our bodies (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
Emotional Health: God desires our emotional well-being, offering comfort and healing
(Psalm 34:18).

Gusto dyod ang Ginoo nga mo prosper ta kay ang Dios nag huna2 siya ug kaayohan para
nato.
Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV): "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord,
thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."

Title of Gods message: “leading to a Prosperous life”

If we want to prosper, we need to change our

1. CHARCATER

Among many countries,

Japan places importance on moral education, known as "shushin" or "moral training."
The curriculum includes lessons on values, ethics, and social responsibilities.

What can we see in the character of King Jeroboam? We can see

1. DISBELIEF 1 Kings 11:38-40

Mark 9:23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to
him that believeth.
24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe;
help thou mine unbelief.
Hebrews 11:6 (KJV): "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that
cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently
seek him."

2. DEFIANCE 2 Chronicles 13:6; 1 kings 12:20

3. DISDAIN (unrepentant) 1 kings 13: 4,33 1 kings 14:1

It refers to the feeling or expression of contempt, scorn, or haughty disregard for

someone or something considered unworthy or inferior.

2. COMPANION
2Chronicles 13:7 And there are gathered unto him vain men, the children of Belial, and
have strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the son of Solomon, when Rehoboam
was young and tenderhearted, and could not withstand them.

Proverbs 13:20: "He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of
fools shall be destroyed."

Proverbs 22:24-25: "Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man
thou shalt not go: Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul."

King Rehoboam,listened to his companion that leads to division of the kingdom

1 kings 12: 6-8

Bible examples

A. King Ahab and Queen Jezebel:

1Kings 21:25 But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work
wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.

B. Samson and Delilah:

Samson's relationship with Delilah is a tragic story of betrayal and deceit. Samson's love
for Delilah, who was working for the Philistines, ultimately led to his downfall and
capture, as he revealed the source of his strength (Judges 16:4-21).

C. King Solomon and Foreign Wives:

Solomon, known for his wisdom, allowed his foreign wives to turn his heart away from
God. They influenced him to tolerate idolatry, resulting in the division of the kingdom
after his death (1 Kings 11:1-13).

D. Ananias and Sapphira:

In the early Christian community, Ananias and his wife Sapphira conspired to lie about
the proceeds from the sale of their property. Their deceitful actions led to their sudden
deaths as a consequence of lying to the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:1-11).

3. CALVES
2Chronicles 13:8 And now ye think to withstand the kingdom of the LORD in the hand
of the sons of David; and ye be a great multitude, and there are with you golden calves,
which Jeroboam made you for gods.

The Golden Calves is the Center of their Worship which IDOLATRY.

Why did Jeroboam Worship the Golden Calves? Because of

1. PERSUASION ( influence of the previous King)

2. POWER 1 kings 12:26-27

3. PROXIMITY 1 kings 12:28

Proximity refers to the state of being near or close to something in terms of space, time,
or relationship.

I do believe, kita tanan tonight wala nata nag simba ug Dios2. amen.
Although nga wala nata nag simba sa Dios2, naay mga DIOS2 sa atong kinabuhi nga
naka babag nato diha sa Ginoo.

Colossians 3:5: "Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication,
uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is
idolatry."

Anything nga molabaw sa Ginoo ug makababag nato sa Ginoo is considered IDOLATRY.

In our context mabasa nato nga gibadlong ni KIng Abijah ang Israel uban sa hari nga si
KIng Jeroboam tungod sa ilang IDOLATRY.