Chapter Summary

Ahab's Syrian campaigns and victories. His sin in sparing Ben-hadad.

Discussion Questions for 1 Kings, Chapter 20

1. The King of Syria coveted the treasures of Israel's King Ahab. What possessions of others do you covet? What sins of covetousness do you need to confess to the Lord?
2. The Syrian Kings covetous heart was rooted in pride? How does pride in your life lead to the sin of coveting?
3. The Syrian King not only wanted Israel possessions, but he also wanted Ahab's position. What titles and recognitions of others do you covet?
4. King Ahab bows down to the Syrian King's request. Are you ever tempted to bow down to the request of the world? What are examples of worldly request you are tempted to bow down to? In what ways can you ask God to equip you to be bold in these situations?
5. Despite King Ahab's fear, the prophet tells him that God will be gracious. Has God been gracious despite your fears? How do you react when God gives grace rather than punishment?
6. King Ahab lives a continual life of compromise. In what areas of your life have you allowed compromise? What impact has this compromise had on your relationship with God?
7. King Ahab illustrates what it looks like to welcome the enemy back in. Have you allowed the enemy to come back into your life? What guardrails do you need to establish to keep the enemy away? How can other believers assist in keeping guard against the enemy?
8. The prophet calls for Kings Ahab's submission. In what ways do you need to submit to God? Are there areas in your life that you have not submitted to the Lord? How can you submit these areas of your life to God? What keeps you from fully submitting to God?
9. Verse 28 the prophet says the Lord is sovereign over all. Are you leaning into the sovereignty of God? What does it mean for God to be sovereign over all? How can you apply this to your own life?
10. God is continually gracious in spite of King Ahab's actions. How has God continued to be gracious in your life in spite of you? What can you thank Him for today?

Key Words/Phrase

Victory, (vv. 13, 28); Disobedience, (v. 42).

Characters

God, Ahab, Ben-hadad, two prophets.

Strong Verse(s)

13