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

Mid-Term Review
1 Kings 1-10
   September 4, 2013

1. “Who’s In Charge” — How do you feel when you realize you have chosen the “wrong side”?  How afraid are you of the judgment you deserve?
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2. “Settling Accounts” — What things do you think are important to pass on to others while you can?  How important is it for you to challenge others to keep the Lord’s commands?  What benefits of  keeping God’s commands have you experienced that you could tell others about?
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3. “Asking For Anything” — How do you think God would react to your request if you were to ask Him for what you felt you needed most?  In what ways has God given you immeasurably more than you could think or ask?
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4. “Collecting Taxes” — Do you believe that God wants to supply your every need?  What things make that seem more believable or less believable?  What influence does contentment have on your willingness to give?
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5. “Building Preparation” — When starting something new, how important is it to remember why it hadn’t been done yet?  Who benefits from that reminder?  Should we consider how our circumstances are different from those of our predecessors when evaluating doing something they couldn’t?
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6. “Building Project 1” — How much “living space” does God want in your life?  Does He receive it?  How concerned are you about distractions as you prepare your temple for God?
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7. “Building Project 2” — How do you define justice?  What areas of injustice concern you?  Are you more concerned about justice in the sense of punishing wrongs or righting wrongs?
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8. “Building Dedication” — Is God at the center of every aspect of your life?  Do you find it easier to look to God during good times or bad?  Do you act like God really wants all people to know His name and fear Him?
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9. “A Special Guest” — How much do you think about God inspecting your work?  What does He look for?  How has God revealed himself to us?  What does He say to you about His temple?
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10. “What’s It Worth?” — Do you live like you are in possession of the great riches of God’s grace?  What would need to change so that people would want to hear the wisdom God has given you?  Are you a hoarder, a spender, or a giver?

Next Week:  It’s All Downhill From Here
1 Kings 11