The Arkansas Traveler

GOD'S ANSWER TO REBELLION

Leviticus 26:1-6

2 Chronicles 7:11-16

INTRO: In these two passages we see the conditional promise of God and His provision for forgiveness. It seems very descriptive of our situation today. As we approach Easter, we need to remember why it was necessary.

GOD'S CONDITIONAL PROMISE (Lev 26:1-6)

   Condition: Obey commandments of God

   Promises: Abundant harvests (4-5) and peace (6)

   Alternative: Withdrawal of God's blessings (14-16)

PROJECTED REBELLION (2 Chron. 7:13)

   When I shut up heaven …

   Judgments: No rain, locusts, plague…

DELIVERANCE TO REPENTANT PEOPLE (vs. 14)

   Who:

       People of God, called by His name

   What?

      Humble themselves

      Pray

      Seek God's face

      Turn from wicked ways

   God's Promise

      Hear prayers

      Forgive sins

      Heal land

NECESSITY FOR THE CROSS

   Rebellious people.

   God's loving care

   God's provision

   Man's need – repentance and acceptance

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Sermon for March 21, 2010, Greenville (CA) Southern Baptist Church