The central matters in the sermon can be:
1: Baasha—his person and appearance. His low background, his strong personality, the regicide with all its consequences (fear of family, intimidation of the people, always suspicion). Demonizing and silencing your opponent.
2: The prophet Jehu as critical companion of the king; a king needs such a person. Allow criticism in your life!
3: The ancient sin of Jeroboam—worship of bull calves, worship according to one’s own preference and taste—is not eradicated and remains contagious.
4: God, who leads history and keeps room open for human action and human sins, nevertheless turns against Baasha. God is love, but his patience will eventually come to an end.
5: This history shows the wrong example of kingship and leadership. Who is the good, honest, and serving king, who promotes the edification of his people?
6: Despite divisions, Israel and Judah remain God’s one people together.
27 Baescha, fils d'Achija, de la maison d'Issacar, conspira contre lui, et Baescha le tua à Guibbethon, qui appartenait aux Philistins, pendant que Nadab et tout Israël assiégeaient Guibbethon.