OBEDIENCE IS THE WAY

                                                        2 Kings 5:1-14 (304)

   Introduction

        A.  There are many people who want to enjoy the benefits of God’s blessings.

              Examples: 

        B.  The only way to enjoy the spiritual blessings of God is through obedience to His

              word.

        C.  The story of Naaman illustrates.  2 Kings 5:1-14 (304)

   I.  Naaman’s condition

        A.  His position  v1

        B.  His condition:  He was a leper.  V1

        C.  We can learn from Naaman that no one is exempt from the problems of life.

              Examples:

        D.  The biggest problem we face is sin.  Romans 3:23 (831).  The punishment

              is an eternal separation from God.  Romans 6:23a (833)

  II.  The proposition given to Naaman

        A.  “Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and …………….  Vv9-10

        B.  Naaman’s response (vv11-12) : __________________________________________

        C.  There are many people today like Naaman.  Examples: ___________________

              ___________________________________________________________________

  III.  The results of Naaman’s obedience

        A.  He was cleansed. V14

        B.  We must be obedient to God’s instructions.

              Example:  Acts 2:36-41,47

Conclusion

    

       A.  If Naaman could ask you about the decision he made, what would you say?

            

       B.  When you hear God’s instructions for the forgiveness of sins, what do you say?