3/28 1 Kings 18 - Who is Your God?
Key Chapters of the Bible
A key question we all have to answer is “Who is our authority?” The “gods” of our day or the Lord of the Bible? These questions have been asked for millennia and today we’ll read a powerful account of how the Lord answers this question through His prophet Elijah. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Three years have transpired between 1 Kings 17 and 1 Kings 18. What has been happening since 1st Kings 17? How should this have affected the spiritual climate in Israel during this time? 2. What does verse 3 say about Obadiah’s fear of the...
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3/27 1 Kings 17 - Faith Among the Faithless
Key Chapters of the Bible
It’s difficult to have faith when we’re surrounded by a faithless world, and yet that’s not uncommon for God’s people. Today we’re looking at 1 Kings 17 and the account of Elijah and Ahab. We’ll see how Elijah stands for the Lord and how the Lord blesses him and those around him. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. According to the podcast, what happened to the nation of Israel 55 years earlier? Which kingdom did Elijah preach to? 2. Although King Ahab was a king over the northern kingdom, by his mode of life, which God did He really worship?...
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3/26 1 Kings 12 - A House Divided
Key Chapters of the Bible
A key fact that we all need to know is that in 930 BC, Israel divided into two kingdoms. Today, we read the record of that account and consider why it happened, and what were the massive repercussions of this event. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. When Chapter 12 opens, who was Rehoboam, where was he going, and what was he expecting? 2. How many of the tribes were going to support Rehoboam? What does this mean about the others? 3. In verse 6, what kind of wise counsel did Rehoboam receive? Whose counsel did he get in verse 8? Which...
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3/25 1 Kings 11 - But For the Grace of God
Key Chapters of the Bible
One of the most shocking realities of scripture is that at the end of Solomon's life, he turned from God. This sobering study reminds us that "but for the grace of God, there go I…" Let us look over this chapter and be reminded of how it must be God that holds on to us, if we are to persevere. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. In verses 1 & 2, what was Solomon doing? According to verse 4, how was this affecting his relationship with the Lord? Why do you think this was so? 2. Verse 5 says that Solomon also went after the false gods Ashtoreth and Milcom (aka...
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3/24 1 Kings 8 - Dedicated Worship
Key Chapters of the Bible
What does it look like when a person is serious about their worship? Today, we’ll look at 1 Kings 8 and will see how Solomon led the people in worship of God as He dedicated the Temple to the Lord. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. In the opening verses of this chapter, who is gathering with Solomon to dedicate the Temple as the ark is brought in? What does this tell us about the heart of the people? 2. In verses 10 and 11, what filled the temple during this event? Why was this so important? 3. What does Solomon tell the people in verses 12 to...
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3/23 1 Kings 3 - Needing Wisdom
Key Chapters of the Bible
If you’re a child of God, then you want His wisdom. So did Solomon. By God’s grace, he became the wisest man to ever live. Today we’ll look at his life and how God gave him wisdom to grapple with the challenges he was facing. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. What do we learn about Solomon’s heart for the Lord in the first part of verse 3? According to the podcast, how should we understand this statement in light of verse 1? 2. Likewise, what was going on in verse 2? What did this reflect about the people’s devotion to the Lord? How was...
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3/22 1 Kings 1 - Following God Down a Difficult Path
Key Chapters of the Bible
There are times when life can bring us all kinds of tumultuous upheaval. We may even be in the “right” but having everything go against us. Today in our study of 1st Kings 1, we’ll see that as Solomon become king, several people had to follow a difficult path; yet they were ultimately blessed by the Lord for their faithfulness. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The opening verses give us an unsettling situation with David. What does this tell us about David and his probity at this point in his life? 2. In verse 5, what did David’s son...
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3/21 2 Samuel 11 & 12 - When A Leader Sins
Key Chapters of the Bible
So, the account of David and Bathsheba is surprisingly well-known, and while it’s a sad chapter, it shows us that no one, not even David himself, is without sin. Thus David, and the rest of us, need a Savior. Join us in this sobering account of a respected man’s fall. Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: . Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: Itunes: YouTube: . As always, we are grateful to be included...
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3/20 2 Samuel 7* - The Davidic Covenant
Key Chapters of the Bible
Some chapters in the Bible are vital to know, even if they may not seem to be super applicable to our lives. 2nd Samuel 7 is one of those chapters. Today, we'll look at this passage and see how these few verses lay the path for the arrival of our Lord and King. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The podcast mentioned that 2nd Samuel 7 is one of the most important chapters in the Old Testament. Why is that? 2. In this chapter, the Lord makes several key promises to David. What was the occasion that led to these promises? Why did David’s efforts result in God...
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3/19 2 Samuel 5 - David Becomes King
Key Chapters of the Bible
The Bible is filled with Key Chapters that are necessary to know in order to understand the message of the Bible. Today we’ll study one of those passages as we look upon the installation of David as king. Join us as we see what this passage has to say and how it ties into the overall Word of God! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The podcast gave a brief overview of the first few chapters of 2nd Samuel. How would you describe the political climate of Israel during this time? 2. In light of the political climate of Israel prior to chapter 5, what is the...
info_outlineWhen we’re faced with real suffering, where do we go for answers? Today we’ll study Job 3 and see that Job was suffering deeply and although his friends tried to counsel him, their words didn’t contain God's wisdom but man's. We’ll continue to lay the foundation for how to seek the Lord in the midst of real suffering and deep questions.
DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS:
1. Who were Job’s friends that arrived at the end of chapter 2?
2. What did they do when they saw Job in verse 12? According to the podcast, why did they wait seven days before speaking? Can you imagine yourself waiting so long to console a loved-one who was grieving?
3. In this passage, why does Job wish he was never born? Why would Job grieve this way? What depth of grief did this reflect?
4. The podcast gave several principles for interpreting Hebrew poetry? What were some of them? How does repetition explain Hebrew poetry? What should you look for in times of repetition?
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