◄ 1 Kings 14:25 ►
In the fifth year of Rehoboam's reign, Shishak king of Egypt came up and attacked Jerusalem. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 14:25? 2. How does 1 Kings 14:25 illustrate consequences of disobedience to God's commands? 3. What lessons can we learn from Rehoboam's actions in 1 Kings 14:25? 4. How does 1 Kings 14:25 connect to God's covenant with Israel? 5. How can we apply the warning in 1 Kings 14:25 to our lives today? 6. What does "Shishak king of Egypt" symbolize in the context of 1 Kings 14:25? 7. Why did Shishak attack Jerusalem in 1 Kings 14:25? 8. What does Shishak's invasion reveal about God's protection over Israel? 9. How does 1 Kings 14:25 reflect on Rehoboam's leadership? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 14? 11. How can this narrative be reconciled with other biblical or historical records that appear to contradict 1 Kings 14? 12. How can we reconcile the extravagant wealth of Solomon described in 2 Chronicles 9 (especially verses 13–28) with the lack of corresponding archaeological evidence? 13. Why is there little external evidence supporting any major conflict between Jeroboam and Rehoboam as described in 1 Kings 14:30? 14. 2 Chronicles 12:2 – Is there archaeological or historical evidence outside the Bible confirming Shishak’s exact invasion details? Discussion Questions 1. What were the spiritual and political conditions in Judah that led to Shishak's invasion, and how can we apply these lessons to our personal lives today? 2. How does the account of Shishak's attack on Jerusalem illustrate the principle of sowing and reaping found throughout Scripture? 3. In what ways can we ensure that our leadership, whether in family, church, or community, aligns with God's principles to avoid the pitfalls seen in Rehoboam's reign? 4. How can we remain spiritually vigilant in our daily lives to prevent the kind of spiritual decline that led to Judah's vulnerability? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced a "wake-up call" from God. How did it change your relationship with Him, and what steps did you take to realign with His will? 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 14:25 NIV 1 Kings 14:25 NLT 1 Kings 14:25 ESV 1 Kings 14:25 NASB 1 Kings 14:25 KJV 1 Kings 14:25 Commentaries Bible Hub