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1 KINGS

1 KINGS. Losing the Land (1). 1 KINGS: Plot. Solomon rises in power & wealth Israel becomes a powerful & stable monarchy Idolatry & division begin the long process toward Exile Faithful prophets & kings prolong the process, but can’t stop it. 1 KINGS: Major Characters.

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1 KINGS

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  1. 1 KINGS Losing the Land (1)

  2. 1 KINGS: Plot • Solomon rises in power & wealth • Israel becomes a powerful & stable monarchy • Idolatry & division begin the long process toward Exile • Faithful prophets & kings prolong the process, but can’t stop it

  3. 1 KINGS: Major Characters • David – Provides for successor just before his death • Solomon – Israel’s 3rd king; becomes rich & powerful, but also becomes unfaithful to the Lord • Rehoboam– Solomon’s son who succeeds him as king; unwise decisions lead to division into 2 kingdoms • Jereboam– Leads rebellion against Rehoboam; establishes Northern Kingdom (Israel) consisting of 10 tribes • Ahab – One of Israel’s worst kings • Jezebel – Wife of Ahab & a Baal-worshiper • Elijah – Opposes Ahab & Jezebel b/c of their wickedness

  4. 1 KINGS: Major Events • Adonijah declares himself king • David appoints Solomon as successor, then dies • Solomon asks for & receives wisdom, then builds Temple • Solomon becomes powerful & wealthy, but also unwise • Division of the kingdom after Solomon’s death • Elijah’s prophetic ministry in opposition to King Ahab • Elijah anoints Elisha as his successor

  5. 1 Kings: Key Verse • “How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.” 1 Kings18:21

  6. 1 KINGS: Lessons for Today • God’s people can endure & receive His blessings only as long as they are _____________ to His ________________. • Judgment is certain when God’s people are _____________ to Him. • Leaders of God’s people are evaluated _________________, not _____________________. • God, not man, is the _____________ of human history. • We cannot fulfill the 1st Commandment if we are ______________ to God’s revealed will.

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