OFF THE GRID CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES WITH PASTOR MARY KEARNEY BIBLE STUDY CHAPTER 1 KINGS 13-16OVERVIEW

1 Kings 13: A Prophet's Message and Disobedience

• A prophet from Judah delivers a message to King Jeroboam of Israel, foretelling the destruction of his false altars.

• The prophet performs a miraculous sign, but an older prophet deceives him, leading him to disobey God's command.

• As a result, the prophet is killed by a lion on his way back.

1 Kings 14: Prophecy against Jeroboam's Family

• Ahijah the prophet confronts Jeroboam's wife, who disguises herself to inquire about their sick son.

• Ahijah prophesies the doom of Jeroboam's family due to their idolatrous practices.

1 Kings 15: Reigns of Abijam and Asa in Judah, and Nadab in Israel

• Abijam becomes the king of Judah after Rehoboam and reigns for a brief period.

• Despite his father's evil reign, Abijam follows in his footsteps and does not fully follow God's ways.

• Asa becomes the king of Judah and reigns for 41 years. He is described as doing what is right in the eyes of the Lord.

• Nadab, the son of Jeroboam, becomes the king of Israel but continues the sins of his father.

1 Kings 16: Reigns of Baasha and Elah in Israel

• Baasha kills Nadab and takes the throne of Israel, establishing a new dynasty.

• Baasha follows in the footsteps of Jeroboam and leads Israel further away from God.

• A prophet named Jehu prophesies the punishment of Baasha's family, similar to the judgment of Jeroboam's family.

• After Baasha's death, his son Elah becomes the king of Israel but reigns for only two years before being assassinated.

The chapters in 1 Kings 13- 16 continue to depict the complex political and spiritual landscape of Israel and Judah. The narrative highlights both obedience and disobedience to God's commands, as well as the consequences that follow such actions. The events play a significant role in shaping the subsequent history of the two kingdoms and their rulers.