◄ 1 Kings 14:6 ►
So when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet entering the door, he said, "Come in, wife of Jeroboam! Why are you disguised? For I have been sent to you with bad news. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 14:6? 2. How does 1 Kings 14:6 demonstrate God's omniscience through Ahijah's prophecy to Jeroboam's wife? 3. What can we learn about God's justice from Ahijah's message in 1 Kings 14:6? 4. How does 1 Kings 14:6 connect to God's warnings in Deuteronomy 28? 5. How should believers respond when confronted with their sins, as seen in 1 Kings 14:6? 6. What role does honesty play in our relationship with God, based on 1 Kings 14:6? 7. How does 1 Kings 14:6 demonstrate God's omniscience and prophetic power? 8. What does 1 Kings 14:6 reveal about God's communication with His prophets? 9. How does 1 Kings 14:6 challenge the concept of divine justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 14? 11. Where is the historical or archaeological proof confirming the prophesied downfall of Jeroboam's house (1 Kings 14:10-11)? 12. Why is there little external evidence supporting any major conflict between Jeroboam and Rehoboam as described in 1 Kings 14:30? 13. (Song of Solomon 6:4) Was 'Tirzah' actually significant during Solomon's reign, or is this reference an anachronism undermining authorship claims? 14. Who was Ahijah in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does the account of Ahijah and the wife of Jeroboam illustrate the concept of God's omniscience? 2. In what ways can we ensure that we are seeking God's guidance with integrity in our own lives? 3. What are some modern-day examples of disguises or deceptions that people use, and how can we avoid them in our spiritual walk? 4. How does the role of prophets in the Old Testament compare to the role of spiritual leaders today? 5. Reflect on a time when you faced the consequences of deception. How did that experience shape your understanding of honesty before God? 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 14:6 NIV 1 Kings 14:6 NLT 1 Kings 14:6 ESV 1 Kings 14:6 NASB 1 Kings 14:6 KJV 1 Kings 14:6 Commentaries Bible Hub