Chapter Summary

Satan does all he can to hinder the work of God's temple; but when he is withheld for a time, we should be extra zealous in that which is good that we might carry it forward to completion. (Acts-9:31).

Discussion Questions for 1 Kings, Chapter 14

1. Why would Jeroboam's wife disguise herself in this chapter, based on what has happened earlier in Kings? What do we learn of the nature of sin?
2. Why would God perform the miracle in verses 4-5? What do we learn about God and humanity's attempts to deceive God?
3. What is it about David's life that makes him a positive example in verse 8? How can David be an example for us today?
4. Have your own parents and those who have gone before you at your church been a positive example like David or not? Explain why and explain how this shapes your own life.
5. In verse 7 we read that God is the one who exalted Jeroboam to be king. What does this show us about God's control over the world? How does this affect our own lives?
6. What should have been Jeroboam's response to God exalting him? Did he have this response? How do we react when we are exalted in certain scenarios?
7. Why is God angry at idolatry in verse 9? How do we normally react to idolatry today? How should we react?
8. Why do you think God told Jeroboam about what would happen before it happened? Was there a possibility of repentance in his life? Explain why or why not. How does this apply to our own lives as we seek to repent of our own sins?
9. What is the relationship between a sinful leader and a nation generally based on verse 22? How is this a warning for leaders today?
10. What do you think the author wants us to glean from verse 26? What might a better action (one based on faith) have been on Rehoboam's part?

Key Words/Phrase

Cut off, v. 10.

Characters

God, Ahijah, Jeroboam, Rehoboam, Shishak, wife and son of Jeroboam.

Strong Verse(s)

9, 16.