Monday Club Sermons 2 Chronicles 33:12-18 And when he was in affliction, he sought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,… I. HIS LIFE OF SIN. 1. It was in direct contrast to the good reign of. his father. 2. His sin involved many in guilt. He "made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to err." 3. He was not moved by the sight of the same wickedness in those whom he despised (2 Kings 21:9). 4. His sin was not checked by God's punishment of others. The heathen had been driven out from the land because of their wickedness. Judah occupied their place and adopted their vice. II. THE LIFE OF MANASSEH UNDER GOD'S CHASTISEMENT. We learn from recently discovered Assyrian inscriptions what is meant by "among the thorns." The word thus translated means a hook, which was put through the under lips of captives. The depths of Manasseh's degradation may be imagined. Yet it was sent in mercy to turn him to God. III. HIS REPENTANCE AND RESTORATION. IV. HIS RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WORSHIP OF GOD. Lessons. 1. Never to be ashamed of repentance. 2. We see the meaning of God's chastisements. 3. The power of a single man when he has turned from sin to God. 4. The necessity of solitary communion with God. 5. The patient love of God. (Monday Club Sermons.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, |
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