The Five Kings: Part 1 (Isolation & Insecurity)

Key Points





An alliance was formed to attack Gibeon; Joshua was summoned, and
Israel came to their defense.


God stopped the sun and dropped hailstones on the alliance.


The five kings abandoned their people and hid in a cave.


Joshua, with all his men in sight, removed the kings from the
cave and executed them.


God will go to great lengths without cooperation to slay false
kings that try to rule our hearts.


There are five kings and five queens that try to rule our hearts:


Five Kings


Sexual Perversion


Control


Unforgiveness


Man Pleasing


Isolation


Five Queens


Comparison


Unforgiveness


Busyness


Insecurity


Control


Insecurity can be cloaked in meekness, compliance, and assuming
blame. It can also be disguised in bravado, defiance, and never
admitting wrong. In one person, insecurity moves them to avoid
attention if possible; in another, it moves them to demand as
much attention as possible. 


Isolation and insecurity are rooted in self-absorption and pride.


God wants us to operate from the Spirit, not our flesh.





Discussion


In general, how did you respond to this message?


How could you relate to Allen, Nowell, or Diane?


Have you ever struggled with isolation or insecurity?


Are you currently struggling with isolation or insecurity?


Discuss how to come along side those dealing with these kings and
queens.