1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 15:4?

2. How does 1 Kings 15:4 demonstrate God's faithfulness to David's lineage?

3. What role does God's promise to David play in 1 Kings 15:4?

4. How does 1 Kings 15:4 connect to 2 Samuel 7:12-16?

5. How can we rely on God's promises in our daily lives?

6. What does "a lamp in Jerusalem" symbolize for believers today?

7. How does 1 Kings 15:4 demonstrate God's faithfulness to David's lineage despite human failures?

8. Why did God choose to preserve Jerusalem for David's sake according to 1 Kings 15:4?

9. What does 1 Kings 15:4 reveal about God's covenant with David?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 15?

11. Is there archaeological evidence to support the mention of the 'tower of David' and its 'thousand shields' in Song of Solomon 4:4?

12. Given the temple's grandeur in 1 Kings 6:2-10, how do we reconcile this with the relatively modest archaeological evidence of Solomon's era?

13. (Song of Solomon 6:4) Was 'Tirzah' actually significant during Solomon's reign, or is this reference an anachronism undermining authorship claims?

14. When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14)1. How does God's promise to David in 2 Samuel 7:12-16 relate to the events described in 1 Kings 15:4?

2. In what ways can we see God's faithfulness to His promises in our own lives today?

3. What spiritual legacy are you building for future generations, and how can you ensure it aligns with God's will?

4. How does the concept of a "lamp" in 1 Kings 15:4 symbolize hope and continuity in your personal walk with God?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's mercy despite your shortcomings. How can this understanding of God's character influence your relationship with Him and others?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?

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