Causes of Kingdom Collapse

CAUSES OF KINGDOM COLLAPSETEXT: 2 Kings 17:1-23; 2 Chronicles 29–31SUMMARY: 2 Kings 17 provides an inspired historical summary of Israel’s downfall, as well as instruction for rulers and peoples of the world to turn from the sins that bring reproach and death to any nation.I. THE NATION FELL BECAUSE THEY FORGOT GOD’S BLESSINGS. A. He had Redeemed Them From Slavery.B. He had Defeated Their Enemies Before Them.C. He Had Patiently and Repeatedly Warned Them.II. THE NATION FELL BECAUSE THEY PURSUED FORBIDDEN THINGS.A. They Rejected Their Heavenly King Because They Desired an Earthly King. B. They Rejected the Living God Because They Were Enticed by False Gods.III. A NATION WAS PRESERVED DESPITE THEIR SINS BECAUSE OF THE LOR’D FOREORDAINED PURPOSE IN REDEMPTION.A. A Look Back. B. A Look Around.C. A look ahead.