Naaman (5 of 7)
Series: It Matters
Joey Rodgers
2 Kings 5:1-19
I read about a company who introduced an instant cake mix that was a big flop. Apparently, the instructions said all you had to do was add water and bake. The company was perplexed about why it didn't sell - until their research discovered that the buying public felt uneasy about a mix that only required adding water. Apparently people thought it was too easy. So the company altered the formula and directions to call for adding an egg to the mix in addition to the water. The idea worked - sales jumped dramatically.
It is amazing how often we balk at something b/c we think it is too easy. Maybe we're embarrassed by it. Maybe we like a challenge. Maybe we're suspicious b/c it just can't be that easy. This idea is at the heart of a story found in 2 Kings 5 about a man named Naaman. He almost missed out on the healing and salvation of God b/c he couldn't get passed the idea that it just can't be that easy.
In case you're just joining us, we're in a series of messages on OT Characters entitled, IT Matters. In this series we've been looking at those qualities and characteristics that make a difference in life. IT involves those attitudes and actions that shape our character and determine our steps. Today, we're going to learn that IT Matters - we follow the simple instructions of God for both our earthly and eternal need.
The story of Naaman has been called by one English prof, ''The most effective short story in human literature.'' W.A. Criswell said, ''It is one of the finest, most effective, and pungent illustrations of God's revelation of truth of anything you will find in the entire Word of God.'' (Background)
After Rehoboam became king, Israel entered into a sad time as the Hebrew nation was split into two groups. The northern kingdom consisting of ten tribes was called Israel, while the southern kingdom consisting of two tribes was called Judah. Not surprisingly, they fought each o ...
Series: It Matters
Joey Rodgers
2 Kings 5:1-19
I read about a company who introduced an instant cake mix that was a big flop. Apparently, the instructions said all you had to do was add water and bake. The company was perplexed about why it didn't sell - until their research discovered that the buying public felt uneasy about a mix that only required adding water. Apparently people thought it was too easy. So the company altered the formula and directions to call for adding an egg to the mix in addition to the water. The idea worked - sales jumped dramatically.
It is amazing how often we balk at something b/c we think it is too easy. Maybe we're embarrassed by it. Maybe we like a challenge. Maybe we're suspicious b/c it just can't be that easy. This idea is at the heart of a story found in 2 Kings 5 about a man named Naaman. He almost missed out on the healing and salvation of God b/c he couldn't get passed the idea that it just can't be that easy.
In case you're just joining us, we're in a series of messages on OT Characters entitled, IT Matters. In this series we've been looking at those qualities and characteristics that make a difference in life. IT involves those attitudes and actions that shape our character and determine our steps. Today, we're going to learn that IT Matters - we follow the simple instructions of God for both our earthly and eternal need.
The story of Naaman has been called by one English prof, ''The most effective short story in human literature.'' W.A. Criswell said, ''It is one of the finest, most effective, and pungent illustrations of God's revelation of truth of anything you will find in the entire Word of God.'' (Background)
After Rehoboam became king, Israel entered into a sad time as the Hebrew nation was split into two groups. The northern kingdom consisting of ten tribes was called Israel, while the southern kingdom consisting of two tribes was called Judah. Not surprisingly, they fought each o ...
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