◄ 1 Kings 15:34 ►
And Baasha did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 15:34? 2. How did Jeroboam's sin influence Baasha's actions in 1 Kings 15:34? 3. What consequences arise from "doing evil in the sight of the LORD"? 4. How can we avoid repeating the sins of past leaders in our lives? 5. Compare Baasha's actions with Deuteronomy's teachings on obedience and leadership. 6. What steps can we take to align our actions with God's will today? 7. Why did Baasha continue Jeroboam's sinful ways according to 1 Kings 15:34? 8. How does 1 Kings 15:34 reflect on leadership accountability in the Bible? 9. What does 1 Kings 15:34 reveal about God's judgment on Israel's kings? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 15? 11. Who was Jeroboam 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. 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. How does the leadership of Baasha reflect the influence of Jeroboam's actions on the nation of Israel? 2. In what ways can we identify and avoid modern forms of idolatry in our own lives? 3. How can we ensure that our leaders, both spiritual and secular, are held accountable to God's standards? 4. What steps can we take to remain faithful to God's commands in a culture that often promotes contrary values? 5. How does the account of Baasha and Jeroboam challenge us to seek repentance and restoration in our relationship with God? 1 Kings 15 Bible Study Questions 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 15:34 NIV 1 Kings 15:34 NLT 1 Kings 15:34 ESV 1 Kings 15:34 NASB 1 Kings 15:34 KJV 1 Kings 15:34 Commentaries Bible Hub