1 Kings Chapter 14 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
- 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?
- Why would God perform the miracle in verses 4–5? What do we learn about God and humanity’s attempts to deceive God?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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?
- 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?
- Why is God angry at idolatry in verse 9? How do we normally react to idolatry today? How should we react?
- 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?
- What is the relationship between a sinful leader and a nation generally based on verse 22? How is this a warning for leaders today?
- 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.
