Accidents or Providence?

2 Kings 1:1-18

I. Jehoshaphat’s Alliance with Ahaziah 22:41-50

He was judged by God for this alliance with Ahab
2 Chron. 19:1-3
He was judged by God for his alliance with Ahaziah.
2 Chron. 20:35-37

This alliance was directly responsible for ALL of Jehoshaphat’s heirs being killed – except one – little King Joash.

II. Ahaziah Becomes King 22:51-53

III. The “Accident” 2 Kings 1:1-2a

IV. Ahaziah – the Fool 2b-8

V. Fire from Heaven -- Again 9-15

1. Man of God, come down 9-10

2. The command is intensified 11-12

3. The humble response 13-15

VI. God’s Word Comes True 16-18