There are many warning signs all around us. Some warn of danger in a product, others of danger on the road, and others of danger in or to the environment. Disobeying warnings can result in punishment, sorrow or even death. Do you know that there are many warnings in the Word of God? Many people were warned beforehand of the consequences of their actions. They ignored the warnings and it brought sorrow into their lives. God wants us to be safe and happy, so we are told to avoid certain things that can only harm us. If you love someone, you would certainly want to protect that person from every danger. Experience is not the best teacher; to obey, before experiencing hurt, is better. God loves us so much that He has given His only Son to deliver us from eternal punishment. Sadly, those who refuse the warning to “flee from the wrath to come” will suffer the consequences of their neglect. One reason God gave us the Bible is so that we can learn from the failures of others and avoid the pitfalls. Another reason is that because we all have failed in some measure, God has provided a way of escape for sinners through the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary. Now God both warns and commands “all men everywhere to repent” (Acts 17:30).
1. What warning did God give Adam in the garden of Eden? Genesis 2:___
2. Shimei was told not to cross over the brook Kidron. If he did so, what would happen? 1 Kings 2:___
3. A king of Israel was not to multiply horses, wives or gold (Deut. 17:1517). What happened to King Solomon when he was old? 1 Kings 11:___
4. What warning did God give Josiah through Necho king of Egypt?
2 Chronicles 35:___
5. Johanan warned Gedaliah that Ishmael would slay him. Gedaliah ignored this warning. What happened to him? Jeremiah 41:___