1 Kings 12:21-24

The Message of Shemaiah.

In the order of Providence the words of the prophet Ahijah became so far translated into history, that ten of the tribes of Israel had revolted from the son of Solomon and had made the son of Nebat their king. Rehoboam, unwilling to lose so important a portion of his kingdom, was now mustering a formidable army to reduce them to submission. At this juncture the word of the Lord came to Shemaiah. Let us consider—

I. THE MESSAGE .

1 . It was the word of Jehovah .

2 . It came by the hand of Shemaiah .

3 . It came to the whole community .

4 . It commanded peace .

II. ITS RECEPTION .

1 . They hearkened to the word .

2 . They returned to their houses .

HOMILIES BY J. WAITE