1 Kings 14:15
For the LORD will strike Israel as a reed is shaken in the water. He will uproot Israel from this good land that He gave their fathers, and He will scatter them beyond the Euphrates, because they have made their Asherah poles, provoking the LORD to anger.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 14:15?

2. How does 1 Kings 14:15 illustrate God's response to Israel's disobedience?

3. What lessons can we learn from God's warning about Israel's future in 1 Kings 14:15?

4. How does 1 Kings 14:15 connect with Deuteronomy 28's blessings and curses?

5. In what ways can we avoid the spiritual pitfalls described in 1 Kings 14:15?

6. How can we ensure our faithfulness to God in light of 1 Kings 14:15?

7. What does 1 Kings 14:15 reveal about God's judgment on Israel's disobedience?

8. How does the prophecy in 1 Kings 14:15 relate to historical events in Israel?

9. Why does God choose to "strike Israel" as mentioned in 1 Kings 14:15?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 14?

11. What events are described in 1 Kings?

12. In 1 Kings 15:14, why are the high places said to remain, yet 2 Chronicles 14:3 claims Asa removed them?

13. In what year of King Asa's reign did Baasha, King of Israel die? Twenty-sixth year (I Kings 15:33 - 16:8) Still alive in the thirty-sixth year (2 Chronicles 16:1)

14. 2 Kings 15:1 begins Azariah's reign in Jeroboam II's 27th year, yet surrounding passages suggest conflicting dates--how can these discrepancies be resolved?
Discussion Questions
1. What are some modern-day "Asherah poles" that might provoke God to anger in our lives today?

2. How does the imagery of a "reed swaying in the water" challenge you to seek stability in your faith?

3. In what ways can you ensure that you are obedient to God's commands, avoiding the pitfalls that led to Israel's judgment?

4. How does understanding God's faithfulness to His promises, both for blessing and judgment, impact your relationship with Him?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's call to repentance. How did responding to that call change your life?1. How does the prophecy of Ahijah manifest the theme of God's sovereignty?

2. Discuss the role of idolatry in the downfalls of Jeroboam and Rehoboam. How is this relevant in our lives today?

3. How did Jeroboam respond to his son’s sickness? What does this tell you about his relationship with God?

4. Reflect on the prophecy against Jeroboam. What lesson about personal accountability can we learn from this?

5. Why did God allow Shishak to invade Jerusalem? What does this tell us about the consequences of sin?

6. How do you interpret Rehoboam replacing the golden shields with bronze ones?

7. What role does obedience play in a relationship with God, according to 1 Kings 14?

8. How does the downfall of Jeroboam and Rehoboam serve as a warning for us today?

9. What lessons can leaders today learn from the reigns of Jeroboam and Rehoboam?

10. How does this chapter highlight the implications of turning away from God?

11. What does this chapter teach about the impact of our actions on our descendants?

12. How does God's judgment on Jeroboam reflect His righteousness?

13. Discuss the significance of Ahijah's blindness in this chapter.

14. In what ways have you seen the consequences of sin play out in contemporary society?

15. How might the events in 1 Kings 14 guide Christians in their political engagement?

16. What is the significance of the wife of Jeroboam going in disguise to see Ahijah?

17. How does 1 Kings 14 inspire you to cultivate a faithful relationship with God?

18. How might the consequences of idolatry in 1 Kings 14 be paralleled with modern-day distractions from God?

19. Compare and contrast the leadership styles and outcomes of Jeroboam and Rehoboam.

20. Reflect on the prophecy and its fulfillment in this chapter. How does it deepen your understanding of God's omnipotence?

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