I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. But you were not like My servant David, who kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, doing only what was right in My eyes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 14:8? 2. How did Jeroboam fail to follow David's example in 1 Kings 14:8? 3. What qualities made David's heart "wholeheartedly devoted" to God? 4. How can we ensure our hearts are "wholeheartedly devoted" to God today? 5. What consequences did Jeroboam face for not following God's commands in 1 Kings 14? 6. How does 1 Kings 14:8 challenge us to evaluate our spiritual leadership? 7. Why did God choose David over Jeroboam according to 1 Kings 14:8? 8. How does 1 Kings 14:8 reflect on God's expectations of leadership? 9. What does 1 Kings 14:8 reveal about God's covenant with David? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 14? 11. What is the Divine Right of Kings? 12. What defines Jesuism as a belief system? 13. Why does David’s mercy toward Saul in 1 Samuel 24 contradict other violent actions David takes elsewhere in Scripture? 14. How can 2 Samuel 19:18-23 reconcile David's promise to spare Shimei with later biblical texts (e.g., 1 Kings 2:8-9) commanding his execution? Discussion Questions 1. How does Jeroboam's failure to follow God's commandments compare to David's obedience, and what can we learn from their examples?2. In what ways does God's sovereignty over leadership challenge or comfort you in your current circumstances? 3. How can we cultivate a heart like David's that seeks to do what is right in God's eyes, even when we fail? 4. What are some practical steps you can take to ensure that your legacy is one of faithfulness to God? 5. How do the consequences of Jeroboam's disobedience serve as a warning for us today, and what other biblical examples can you think of that illustrate this principle?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? Links 1 Kings 14:8 NIV1 Kings 14:8 NLT 1 Kings 14:8 ESV 1 Kings 14:8 NASB 1 Kings 14:8 KJV 1 Kings 14:8 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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