◄ 1 Kings 14:2 ►
and Jeroboam said to his wife, "Now get up, disguise yourself so they will not recognize you as my wife, and go to Shiloh. For Ahijah the prophet is there; it was he who spoke about my kingship over this people. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 14:2? 2. Why did Jeroboam instruct his wife to disguise herself in 1 Kings 14:2? 3. How does deception in 1 Kings 14:2 relate to God's truthfulness? 4. What does 1 Kings 14:2 teach about seeking guidance from God versus man? 5. How can we avoid deceitful actions like Jeroboam's in our daily lives? 6. Compare Jeroboam's actions in 1 Kings 14:2 with Proverbs 12:22 on lying. 7. What is the significance of Ahijah's prophecy in 1 Kings 14:2 for Israel's history? 8. How does 1 Kings 14:2 reflect God's communication with His people through prophets? 9. Why did Jeroboam send his wife in disguise in 1 Kings 14:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 14? 11. Who was Ahijah in the Bible? 12. How could Ahijah, who was nearly blind (1 Kings 14:4–5), immediately recognize Jeroboam’s wife in disguise? 13. In 1 Kings 15:14, why are the high places said to remain, yet 2 Chronicles 14:3 claims Asa removed them? 14. Who were Rehoboam and Jeroboam in biblical history? Discussion Questions 1. What does Jeroboam's decision to disguise his wife reveal about his relationship with God and his understanding of God's omniscience? 2. How does the role of Ahijah the prophet in this passage compare to the role of prophets in the New Testament? 3. In what ways can we ensure that our actions align with our faith, avoiding the hypocrisy seen in Jeroboam's actions? 4. How can we seek God's guidance in our lives today, and what role does Scripture play in that process? 5. Reflect on a time when you faced a difficult decision. How did your faith influence your actions, and what can you learn from Jeroboam's example? 1 Kings 14 Bible Study Questions 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 14:2 NIV 1 Kings 14:2 NLT 1 Kings 14:2 ESV 1 Kings 14:2 NASB 1 Kings 14:2 KJV 1 Kings 14:2 Commentaries Bible Hub