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The Fast and the Furious Pastor Lon Dean Are you Driving Like Jehu? Often being Fast and Furious are negatives. Did you know there are times, when it’s necessary and even part of God’s plan? There is a time to be a warrior. Today we will learn some lessons about when to be Fast and Furious from the life of Jehu. Jehu Anointed as King 2 Kings 9 – Elisha summons the prophets and tells them to go anoint Jehu the new king. Pour the oil over his head. Say to him, ‘This is what the Lord says: I anoint you to be the king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run for your life!” 2 Kings 9:3 Be fast before you’re killed by the furious. There would be a group loyal to King Joram. (Son of Ahab & Jezebel) “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I anoint you king over the Lord’s people, Israel. You are to destroy the family of Ahab, your master. In this way, I will avenge the murder of my prophets and all the Lord’s servants who were killed by Jezebel. 2 Kings 9:6-7 Jehu gets his assignment before he gets his authority. Jehu goes back to the other leaders. (v11) House of Praise 6/28/20 *All scripture is New Living Translation unless otherwise noted pg.1 The Fast and the Furious Pastor Lon Dean Jehu told them, “He said to me, ‘This is what the Lord says: I have anointed you to be king over Israel.’” Then they quickly spread out their cloaks on the bare steps and blew the ram’s horn, shouting, “Jehu is king! 2 Kings 9:12-13 Here’s the balance. God speaks to your assignment privately but then your call is recognized by the prophets and received by other leaders, as Jehu’s was. King Joram wounded in battle, was resting in Jezreel. Jehu moves fast to overthrow him. The watchman exclaimed, “The messenger has met them, but he isn’t returning either! It must be Jehu son of Nimshi, for he’s driving like a madman.” 2 Kings 9:20 …for he driveth furiously. 2 Kings 9:20 kjv It’s got to be Jehu because he drives crazy! He was Fast & Furious before Vin Diesel! …King Joram demanded, “Do you come in peace, Jehu?”… Jehu replied, “How can there be peace as long as the idolatry and witchcraft of your mother, Jezebel, are all around us?” 2 Kings 9:22 Kings Joram & Ahaziah ride out to meet Jehu and he killed them both. He was furious at the sin of the Kings. The Death of Jezebel Jezebel had killed the prophets and had so intimidated Elijah that she drove him into a depression and hiding. Elisha now had to finish cleansing the land. When Jezebel, the queen mother, heard that Jehu had come to Jezreel, she painted her eyelids and fixed her hair and sat at a window. 2 Kings 9:30 “Throw her down!” Jehu yelled. So they threw her out the window, and her blood spattered against the wall and on the House of Praise 6/28/20 *All scripture is New Living Translation unless otherwise noted pg.2 The Fast and the Furious Pastor Lon Dean horses. Jehu trampled her body under his horses’ hooves. 2 Kings 9:33 You have to be Fast and Furious to take down Jezebel. Jezebel in Revelation 2:20 represents the spirit of Idolatry, Rebellion and Sexual Immorality The actual person that Jehu kills was a Baal & Asherah worshipper and corrupted all of Israel to idolatry, through her husband King Ahab. What Do We Learn From Jehu? Jehu: A Warrior who was furious, with fanatical zeal. He was ruthless, tenacious, and chosen by God. Be More Passionate About God Than Anything Passion for your house has consumed me. Psalm 69:9 He told them, “Get these things out of here. Stop turning my Father’s house into a marketplace!” John 2:16 Then His disciples remembered this prophecy from the Scriptures: “Passion for God’s house will consume me.” John 2:17 Jehu drove Idolatry out of Israel! Sometimes you’ve got to be Fast & Furious to drive out Jezebel! Mary heard that Jesus was coming to visit her, she arose quickly to meet Him. When the James & John were called they immediately left their nets and followed Him. Be fast about excepting salvation. If you accepted Jesus as Savior Today, check I’ve accepted Jesus on your Digital Connect Card or email [email protected] House of Praise 6/28/20 *All scripture is New Living Translation unless otherwise noted pg.3 The Fast and the Furious Pastor Lon Dean Tithe & Offerings Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops. Proverbs 3:9 niv Be fast in giving, don’t delay. Give to the Lord FIRST. **Check your Next Step below as a reminder to yourself and please attend Next Week Online for more Fast and Furious. Thank you.** My Next Steps This Week: I Will: Sign Up for a Connect Group TODAY! Read the Story of Jehu in 2 Kings 9 House of Praise 6/28/20 *All scripture is New Living Translation unless otherwise noted pg.4 .

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