1 Kings 13:25
And there were men passing by who saw the body lying in the road with the lion standing beside it, and they went and reported this in the city where the old prophet lived.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 13:25?

2. How does 1 Kings 13:25 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God?

3. What can we learn about God's justice from the events in 1 Kings 13?

4. How does this verse connect with the theme of divine judgment in Scripture?

5. How should believers respond when witnessing God's judgment, as seen in 1 Kings 13:25?

6. What steps can we take to ensure obedience to God's commands today?

7. Why did God allow the lion to kill the man of God in 1 Kings 13:25?

8. What is the significance of the lion and donkey standing by the body in 1 Kings 13:25?

9. How does 1 Kings 13:25 challenge the concept of divine protection for God's messengers?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 13?

11. How does 1 Kings 13 align with other biblical passages where faithful prophets are protected rather than misled or punished?

12. In 1 Kings 13:24-28, how can we reconcile the lion's unnatural behavior with known animal instincts?

13. In 1 Kings 13:18-19, why would God allow His prophet to be deceived by another prophet's false claim of angelic guidance?

14. Jeremiah 5:6 - How is this threat of wild animals attacking people scientifically or historically credible, given the period's recorded encounters with such creatures?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the fate of the man of God in 1 Kings 13:25 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God's commands?

2. In what ways does the presence of the lion and the donkey serve as a testament to God's sovereignty and power?

3. How can we apply the lesson of the old prophet's deception to our own lives in terms of discerning truth and guidance?

4. What role do witnesses play in the unfolding of God's plans, and how can we be effective witnesses in our own communities?

5. How does the account of the man of God in 1 Kings 13 connect with other biblical accounts of divine intervention and miraculous signs, such as Balaam's donkey in Numbers 22?1. How does 1 Kings 13 illuminate the importance of obedience to God's commands?

2. What role does deception play in this chapter? How does it affect the man of God from Judah?

3. Discuss the characteristics of God as depicted in 1 Kings 13.

4. How does King Jeroboam respond to the events unfolding around him? What does this say about his character and his relationship with God?

5. How does 1 Kings 13 define true and false prophecy?

6. Discuss the symbolism behind the miraculous signs in this chapter.

7. How would you relate the man of God’s experience to modern-day living? Have you ever felt deceived or led astray?

8. How do we discern God's true voice amidst the many voices we hear today?

9. How can we apply the lesson of strict obedience to God's word in our lives?

10. Why do you think the man of God fell for the old prophet's lie despite having heard directly from God?

11. How does the man of God's death reaffirm God's sovereignty and justice?

12. How does this narrative affect your understanding of God’s grace and judgment?

13. In what ways does the story of the man of God serve as a warning for believers?

14. How might the outcome have been different if the man of God had been more discerning?

15. What can we learn from the actions of the old prophet?

16. How does this chapter teach us about the consequences of leading others into sin, as King Jeroboam did?

17. How does the story relate to present day teachings about obeying the voice of God, even when other voices conflict?

18. How would you have responded if you were in the man of God's shoes when the old prophet approached him?

19. How does this chapter influence your understanding of the relationship between faith, obedience, and consequences?

20. What practical steps can you take to ensure that you stay obedient to God's word and do not allow deception to derail you from your spiritual journey?

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