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1 Kings: Lesson 11 — It’s All Downhill From Here

The following are discussion questions from a weekly study I am leading through the book of 1 Kings.  We meet each Wednesday evening at the Deer Run Church of Christ.

Starting Strong Isn’t The Same As Finishing Strong

A Study of the Book of 1 Kings

Lesson 11 (It’s All Downhill From Here)
1 Kings 11
 September 11, 2013

The Text:

  1. Where were the foreign women from that Solomon loved?  What had God said about these nations?  What eventually happened as a result of Solomon’s love for these women?   
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  2. How was Solomon’s obedience to God compared to that of David?  How did God respond to Solomon’s actions?  What influence did the relationship David had with God have on God’s dealings with Solomon?  
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  3. Who was Hadad?  Where did he grow up?  Why?  What did he set out to do after he learned that David and Joab were dead?  Why?  What did Hadad have in common with Rezon?
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  4. What was Jeroboam’s early relationship with Solomon?  What did Solomon notice about him and how did Solomon respond to that?
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  5. What did the prophet do when he met Jeroboam heading out of Jerusalem?  What did he tell Jeroboam this represented?  What reason did God give for doing this?  What instruction is given to Jeroboam?  Does this sound familiar?

The Application:

  1. Are there people or things that have the potential to turn your heart away from God that get you attention?  Why is it hard to avoid such situations?  Even though you likely wouldn’t claim it, do your actions show that you think you are wiser than Solomon?
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  2. Would God say that you have a heart after Him or that your heart is not fully devoted to Him?  What should you do when it appears your heart is divided?  Does your relationship with God, your intercession for others, make a difference in God’s dealings with them?   
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  3. Do you know people who seem to be your adversary?  Have you ever given serious thought as to why and if God might be using them for your discipline?   
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  4. Who are some people that you trust so much that you would put them in charge of things you are responsible for?  Do you work in such a manner that people would trust you to be in charge of their responsibilities?
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  5. How do you respond when it feels like someone you trusted is betraying you?  What if you knew it was at God’s direction?  How important is doing what is right in God’s eyes?

 

Next Week:  Dividing A Nation
1 Kings 12