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WHAT IS THE BOOK OF 1 KINGS ABOUT?
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1 Kings 12
Memorise 1 Kings 9:4-5 "for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom…"
WHAT IS THE BOOK OF 1 KINGS ABOUT?
Although the name of the book suggests that this would be the book where the period of the kings begins, the narrative actually only starts from the reign of King Solomon, who would be the third and final king of Israel as an undivided nation. For the rest of the book (both 1st and 2nd Kings), it is the intertwined records of both the Northern and Southern Kingdoms – of Israel and Judah respectively.
The main events narrated in 1 Kings are the death of King David, the reign of Solomon, the period of the divided kingdom, and the ministry of Elijah the prophet. These were momentous times in the nation of Israel, and later the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah. They were supposed to have been the blessed nation; God’s chosen people, and the apple of His eye. They were blessed with a land flowing with milk and honey. They had the true and living God on their side. They had wrought amazing victories, and all the surrounding nations had feared them in the past. Yet as we read through 1 Kings, what we see is a nation crumbling, ravaged by civil wars, sin and idolatry. What had once been a proud and glorious nation under King David had now become two small nations squabbling with each other. They had turned their backs on their God, and were now paying the price for it. Yes, there were a few bright sparks, moments in Judah’s history where there were good kings and moments of revival, but by and large both nations were on the decline as the surrounding nations pecked at their borders and slowly conquered their lands portion by portion.
All these came about because of their sin. God had promised both nations that if they were to obey, they would be blessed and they would not be removed from their lands (1 Kings 9:4-5, 11:38). They were also warned that disobedience would bring about swift judgment from the Lord (1 Kings 9:6-9). However, in 1 Kings 12, we see the sad mistakes that the first kings of both Israel and Judah made, because of their pride and disobedience. Their blunders were costly to their nations, for God would judge them for their rebellion. Such is the consequence of those who would turn away from God, and try to live their lives apart from God. Dear Teen, are you tempted by the ways of the world? Do you sometimes resort to worldly wisdom, and rebel against the Lord?
Thought: Sin (like crime) doesn’t pay.
Prayer: Lord, help me to realize the folly of sin and rebellion, and help me to always walk in Your ways.
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1 Kings 12
Memorise 1 Kings 9:4-5 "for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom…"
WHAT IS THE BOOK OF 1 KINGS ABOUT?
Although the name of the book suggests that this would be the book where the period of the kings begins, the narrative actually only starts from the reign of King Solomon, who would be the third and final king of Israel as an undivided nation. For the rest of the book (both 1st and 2nd Kings), it is the intertwined records of both the Northern and Southern Kingdoms – of Israel and Judah respectively.
The main events narrated in 1 Kings are the death of King David, the reign of Solomon, the period of the divided kingdom, and the ministry of Elijah the prophet. These were momentous times in the nation of Israel, and later the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah. They were supposed to have been the blessed nation; God’s chosen people, and the apple of His eye. They were blessed with a land flowing with milk and honey. They had the true and living God on their side. They had wrought amazing victories, and all the surrounding nations had feared them in the past. Yet as we read through 1 Kings, what we see is a nation crumbling, ravaged by civil wars, sin and idolatry. What had once been a proud and glorious nation under King David had now become two small nations squabbling with each other. They had turned their backs on their God, and were now paying the price for it. Yes, there were a few bright sparks, moments in Judah’s history where there were good kings and moments of revival, but by and large both nations were on the decline as the surrounding nations pecked at their borders and slowly conquered their lands portion by portion.
All these came about because of their sin. God had promised both nations that if they were to obey, they would be blessed and they would not be removed from their lands (1 Kings 9:4-5, 11:38). They were also warned that disobedience would bring about swift judgment from the Lord (1 Kings 9:6-9). However, in 1 Kings 12, we see the sad mistakes that the first kings of both Israel and Judah made, because of their pride and disobedience. Their blunders were costly to their nations, for God would judge them for their rebellion. Such is the consequence of those who would turn away from God, and try to live their lives apart from God. Dear Teen, are you tempted by the ways of the world? Do you sometimes resort to worldly wisdom, and rebel against the Lord?
Thought: Sin (like crime) doesn’t pay.
Prayer: Lord, help me to realize the folly of sin and rebellion, and help me to always walk in Your ways.
Posted in Teens RPG