As soon as Baasha became king, he struck down the entire household of Jeroboam. He did not leave to Jeroboam anyone that breathed, but destroyed them all according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servant Ahijah the Shilonite, Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 15:29? 2. How does 1 Kings 15:29 demonstrate God's judgment on Jeroboam's house? 3. What lessons can we learn about obedience from 1 Kings 15:29? 4. How does this verse connect with God's promises in 1 Kings 14:10? 5. How can we apply the consequences of disobedience today from 1 Kings 15:29? 6. What does 1 Kings 15:29 teach about God's sovereignty over kingdoms and leaders? 7. Why did Baasha kill all of Jeroboam's house in 1 Kings 15:29? 8. How does 1 Kings 15:29 reflect God's judgment on Jeroboam's sins? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 1 Kings 15:29? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 15? 11. Who was Ahijah in the Bible? 12. Where is the historical or archaeological proof confirming the prophesied downfall of Jeroboam’s house (1 Kings 14:10–11)? 13. Who was King Nadab in the Bible? 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. How does the fulfillment of Ahijah's prophecy against Jeroboam's house demonstrate the reliability of God's Word?2. In what ways can we see the consequences of disobedience to God in our own lives or in the world today? 3. How can we apply the lesson of God's sovereignty over leadership to our current political and social context? 4. What role does the Bible play in guiding us today, similar to how prophets guided the people of Israel? 5. How can we ensure that our personal legacy is one of faithfulness and obedience to God?1. How do the different kings in this chapter compare in their adherence to God's commandments? 2. In what ways did Abijam and Asa's reigns differ? How does this reflect on their individual relationship with God? 3. How do Asa's actions reflect the struggle between political and religious duties? 4. What does the continuous war between Asa and Baasha tell us about the effects of disobedience to God's commandments? 5. What could Baasha have done differently after hearing Jehu's prophecy? 6. How does Asa's foot disease symbolize his spiritual state? 7. How do you relate Asa's reliance on Ben-Hadad to today's reliance on alliances rather than on God? 8. What are the consequences of Nadab and Baasha's reign in Israel? How do these consequences reflect in our lives when we choose to turn away from God? 9. In what ways does God show mercy to David's lineage despite their sins? 10. How does 1 Kings 15 relate to your understanding of God's sovereignty? 11. How does the story of these kings challenge you in your spiritual journey? 12. If you were in Asa's position, how would you have responded to Baasha's threat? 13. What lessons can modern leaders learn from the reigns of the kings in 1 Kings 15? 14. How can we apply the lessons from Asa's reign in our personal lives? 15. How does the downfall of Baasha highlight the consequences of straying away from God's commandments? 16. In today's context, what could be considered "high places" that may hinder our full commitment to God? 17. If you were Asa, how would you have handled the pressure from Baasha's blockade? 18. How can we guard against the idolatries and sins that the kings of Judah and Israel fell into? 19. How does the continuous cycle of sin and repentance in 1 Kings 15 relate to our own spiritual cycles? 20. How can we discern when to rely on God versus forging human alliances in challenging times? Links 1 Kings 15:29 NIV1 Kings 15:29 NLT 1 Kings 15:29 ESV 1 Kings 15:29 NASB 1 Kings 15:29 KJV 1 Kings 15:29 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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