(2) The Compact Made. v. 4 "Madf
covenant with them. ' A solemn and
loly union formed to overthrow tho
vicked and enthrone the righteous
"nlon of God's forcos Is always
iry to Ictory. The devil is always
lleased when he can divide God's
(3) Revolution Planned, vs X-8.
Desperate diseases require desperate
emedles. Nothing short of a com-iletr:
overthrow of Athallah and Inn
ollnwing ould do. In dealing with
evil Go'd's chlldicu are justified in
nahlng no compromiFPs. Kph. 5:11.
Vote how carefully Jeholada plannej
very (Vlall.
(1) Trustworthy Allies, vs. 0-11,
"aeli man filled the place asslgne'
lliu. Kind your place and then fill P
Ah, hnw much the leaders In thr
Lord's woiU need men and women
vho will prove trustworthy
leholada'8 plans would have faller'
had his helpers been faithless, anr'
many a pastor and Sunday school su
perlntendent have their plans bin
deied or defeated bscause of dls'oya!
co-laborers. Paul suffered thus. ?
Tim. 4:10, 14; But he had falthfu'
helpeis. as well. 1 Cor. 4:17.
(5) The Cotonatjon, v. 12,Tiif
hour of triumph. That was a grea.
day in Judali, but It will be a greater
day when Jesus shall come forth to bf
crowned Kins of Kings and Lord ol
Lords. The wicked seek to prevent
this, but the Lamb will at last be vie
torloiis over all His enemies and Uiosf
who aro His shall stand with Him in
that hour of triumph. Rev. 17:14.
IV. Retribution, vs. 13-16. The hour
of tiiltmph of the king was the hour
of Atliillau's downfall. She wns bu1
leaping ilio harvest of the seeds sown
sl ear before Athallah's six yearf
ol mle was purchased at fearful cost.
So Is nil sin Rom. 0:23.
The Golden Text.
