◄ 1 Kings 13:6 ►
Then the king responded to the man of God, "Intercede with the LORD your God and pray that my hand may be restored." So the man of God interceded with the LORD, and the king's hand was restored to him as it was before. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 13:6? 2. How does 1 Kings 13:6 demonstrate the power of prayer and repentance? 3. What can we learn about God's mercy from the king's plea in 1 Kings 13:6? 4. How does the prophet's intercession in 1 Kings 13:6 connect to James 5:16? 5. How should we respond when others seek our prayers, as seen in 1 Kings 13:6? 6. What does the healing in 1 Kings 13:6 teach about God's willingness to restore? 7. Why did God listen to the prophet's prayer in 1 Kings 13:6? 8. What does 1 Kings 13:6 reveal about God's mercy? 9. How does 1 Kings 13:6 challenge our understanding of repentance? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 13? 11. Is the Kingdom, Power, and Glory Thine forever? 12. Psalm 39:6 - Does the claim that everyone is merely a 'phantom' contradict historical evidence of lasting human achievements? 13. How can the dramatic shift in Saul's demeanor in 1 Samuel 10:6 be explained scientifically or psychologically? 14. Who was Obed-Edom in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does the man of God's response to Jeroboam's request demonstrate the power of intercessory prayer, and how can we apply this in our own prayer lives? 2. In what ways does God's restoration of Jeroboam's hand reflect His character, and how should this influence our understanding of God's mercy? 3. What can we learn from the man of God's obedience to deliver God's message despite the potential danger, and how can we apply this courage in our own lives? 4. How does the account of Jeroboam's withered and restored hand serve as a warning and a lesson about the consequences of idolatry and disobedience? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's intervention in your life. How did you respond, and what changes did it prompt in your relationship with God? 1 Kings 13 Bible Study Questions 1. How does 1 Kings 13 illuminate the importance of obedience to God's commands? 2. What role does deception play in this chapter? How does it affect the man of God from Judah? 3. Discuss the characteristics of God as depicted in 1 Kings 13. 4. How does King Jeroboam respond to the events unfolding around him? What does this say about his character and his relationship with God? 5. How does 1 Kings 13 define true and false prophecy? 6. Discuss the symbolism behind the miraculous signs in this chapter. 7. How would you relate the man of God’s experience to modern-day living? Have you ever felt deceived or led astray? 8. How do we discern God's true voice amidst the many voices we hear today? 9. How can we apply the lesson of strict obedience to God's word in our lives? 10. Why do you think the man of God fell for the old prophet's lie despite having heard directly from God? 11. How does the man of God's death reaffirm God's sovereignty and justice? 12. How does this narrative affect your understanding of God’s grace and judgment? 13. In what ways does the story of the man of God serve as a warning for believers? 14. How might the outcome have been different if the man of God had been more discerning? 15. What can we learn from the actions of the old prophet? 16. How does this chapter teach us about the consequences of leading others into sin, as King Jeroboam did? 17. How does the story relate to present day teachings about obeying the voice of God, even when other voices conflict? 18. How would you have responded if you were in the man of God's shoes when the old prophet approached him? 19. How does this chapter influence your understanding of the relationship between faith, obedience, and consequences? 20. What practical steps can you take to ensure that you stay obedient to God's word and do not allow deception to derail you from your spiritual journey? Links 1 Kings 13:6 NIV 1 Kings 13:6 NLT 1 Kings 13:6 ESV 1 Kings 13:6 NASB 1 Kings 13:6 KJV 1 Kings 13:6 Commentaries Bible Hub