This time we will look at King Jeroboam, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel. Essential reading: 1 Kings 12:25-14:20 Supplemental reading: 2 Chronicles 11:14-17 & 2 Chronicles 13 Questions for fellowship: 1 Kings 12:25-33 1. Describe some of the actions that Jeroboam took to strengthen his power as king. 2. What was Jeroboam's motivation for taking these actions? 3. How were these actions in direct conflict with the ways of the Lord? 4. How today do we as God's people try to make our lives with the Lord more comfortable, convenient & not costly? 1 Kings 13:1-34 1. The one that came to Jeroboam was described as "a man of God". What does this phrase mean and who would be an example of one in the New Testament? 2. Describe the man of God's message and Jeroboam's response? 3. How do you see God's love and mercy for Jeroboam displayed in this chapter? 4. Describe the interaction between the man of
A study on the kings of Israel, especially after Solomon's reign.