1 Kings: Lesson 15 — A Tale of Three Kings

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 15 (A Tale of Three Kings)
1 Kings 15
October 9, 2013

The Text:

How long did Rehaboam reign in Jerusalem? How long did his son, Abijah, reign? How is Abijah compared to his father? . . . To David? What did God do at this time for David’s sake? Why? What was the relationship between Israel and Judah during this time?
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Who succeeded Abijah as king in Jerusalem? How does his actions compare with that of his father? . . . Of David? What were some of his actions that were different from his predecessor? What remained?
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Who was Baasha? How did he get along with Asa? What did Baasha do to those living under Asa’s rule?
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What did Asa collect from the temple and from his palace? What did he have done with it? Did it serve its purpose? What did Asa require everyone in Judah to do? Who was excused?
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Who succeeded Jeraboam as king in Israel? How long did he reign? How did he live? How did his reign end? What did his successor do to Jeraboam’s family? Why?

The Application:

How patient does God have to be with you? How would your life be compared to that of your ancestors? Do you think God treats groups of people with patience because of the faithfulness of one? . . . Of you?
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How difficult is it to do the right thing when it seems like all of the examples around you are wrong? Why do people often seem to excuse bad behavior in their family? What might you still be holding on to that God has asked you to remove?
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Who is your adversary? Do you often recognize that you are living in a war zone? What situations make you feel trapped by the enemy?
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What would you give to be completely free from the entrapment of the enemy? Why is it important to destroy the means by which the enemy has confined you? What happens if not everyone is involved in this?
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What legacy will you leave those behind you? What do we often seem to forget about God and His timing? What promises are you glad God will keep? Are there some that concern you?