1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 13:8?

2. Why does the prophet refuse the king's offer in 1 Kings 13:8?

3. How does 1 Kings 13:8 demonstrate obedience to God's commands?

4. What other Bible stories emphasize rejecting worldly rewards for God's truth?

5. How can we apply the prophet's example of integrity in our lives today?

6. What does 1 Kings 13:8 teach about prioritizing God's will over personal gain?

7. Why did the man of God refuse the king's offer in 1 Kings 13:8?

8. What does 1 Kings 13:8 teach about obedience to God's commands?

9. How does 1 Kings 13:8 illustrate the theme of divine authority versus human authority?

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

11. Why did God permit concubines in the Bible?

12. What does it profit to gain the world?

13. What lessons does the lying prophet story teach us?

14. Does God dwell in temples? (1 Kings 8:13 vs. Acts 7:48)1. What can we learn from the man of God's response to King Jeroboam about the importance of obedience to God's commands?

2. How does the man of God's refusal to eat or drink in Bethel serve as a model for Christians today in avoiding idolatry?

3. In what ways does this passage challenge us to maintain our integrity and faithfulness to God in the face of worldly temptations?

4. How does the man of God's experience relate to Jesus' response to temptation in the wilderness, and what lessons can we draw from this parallel?

5. What are some modern-day situations where Christians might face similar temptations to compromise their faith, and how can this passage guide our responses?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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