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King Asa

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1 Kings Bible Study of King Asa.

Below are some questions to assist us in preparation for the study. One thing to note, even though Asa is briefly mentioned in 1 Kings 15, a fuller picture of his life is given us in 2 Chronicles 14-16. Therefore the questions will be from those chapters. As always, please have your own questions ready to ask the group during the study.

Recommend reading: 1 Kings 15:8-22 & 2 Chronicles 14-16

General: Asa reigned as king over Judah for 41 years. How many and who were the kings over Israel during this time?

2 Chronicles 14

  1. Vs. 2 says Asa did what was good and right in the sight of the Lord. What were some of things he did to receive such a commendation?
  2. What spiritual lesson can we learn from Asa when during a time of peace he fortified the cities and strengthened the armies of Judah?
  3. Describe what occurred when Judah was invaded by an Ethiopian army, much stronger and greater than they were?
  4. Vs. 11: Mediate on this verse and share your impression and encouragement for us who are living in days when we are faced with forces much stronger and greater than ourselves?

2 Chronicles 15

  1. Vs. 1-7: Describe Azariah's prophesy and the lessons we can learn from it today.
  2. Vs. 8-19: As a response to this prophecy, Asa instituted more reforms. Describe them and the lessons we can learn.
    • Vs. 9: What drew ones from Israel to come and reside in Judah?
    • Vs. 13: The actions of this verse are drastic. What was the basis/foundation for doing this?
    • Vs. 16: Comment on Asa's love for the Lord and His house over the natural love of an influential family member-his grandmother

2 Chronicles 16

  1. Vs. 1-6: Describe Asa's action when Baahsa king of Israel came against Judah.
  2. Vs. 7-10: Describe Hananai's prophecy to Asa.
    • a. Vs. 9: Mediate on this verse and share your impression and encouragement for us to keep our hearts given completely to Him.
  3. Vs.11-14: Can we consider the disease of Asa's feet as the mercy of the Lord calling him to repentance?

General: Share your thoughts on how Asa, who did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord in chapters 14-15, could have turned from the Lord in chapter 16.

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