◄ 1 Kings 15:19 ►
"Let there be a treaty between me and you, between my father and your father. See, I have sent you a gift of silver and gold. Now go and break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel, so that he will withdraw from me." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 15:19? 2. How does 1 Kings 15:19 illustrate the importance of strategic alliances in leadership? 3. What does Asa's treaty with Ben-Hadad reveal about trust in God's provision? 4. How can 1 Kings 15:19 guide us in making wise decisions today? 5. Compare Asa's actions in 1 Kings 15:19 with Proverbs 3:5-6. What insights emerge? 6. How should Christians balance reliance on human alliances and faith in God? 7. How does 1 Kings 15:19 reflect the political alliances in ancient Israel's history? 8. What does 1 Kings 15:19 reveal about the role of treaties in biblical times? 9. How does 1 Kings 15:19 challenge the concept of divine sovereignty versus human political strategy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 15? 11. Does any historical evidence support or contradict Asa's treaty with Ben-hadad of Syria in 1 Kings 15:18-20? 12. 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) 13. Where is the historical or archaeological proof confirming the prophesied downfall of Jeroboam's house (1 Kings 14:10-11)? 14. Can the pit allegedly attributed to King Asa (Jeremiah 41:9) be historically verified, or does this contradict known archaeological data? Discussion Questions 1. What motivated Asa to seek an alliance with Ben-Hadad, and how does this reflect on his faith in God? 2. How does Asa's decision to rely on a foreign king compare to other biblical examples of leaders who trusted in God during times of conflict? 3. In what ways can we be tempted to rely on human solutions rather than seeking God's guidance in our own lives? 4. How does the account of Asa's alliance with Ben-Hadad challenge us to evaluate our own leadership and decision-making processes? 5. What lessons can we learn from Asa's actions about the importance of maintaining faith and integrity 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 15:19 NIV 1 Kings 15:19 NLT 1 Kings 15:19 ESV 1 Kings 15:19 NASB 1 Kings 15:19 KJV 1 Kings 15:19 Commentaries Bible Hub