Biblex: The Historical BooksSample

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1. In 1 Kings 12:7, Rehoboam is told, “if today you will be a servant to these people…they will always be your servants.” How is this model of leadership different from present-day views of leadership and power? How is this model of leadership expressed in your family or your work?

2. As seen in the book of Kings, the central failure of the kings of Israel was their inability to lead the people spiritually, and their unwillingness to rid the country of idolatry. Their idolatry was referenced as “high places” in the book of Kings. Even the best kings still allowed sin to remain a visible presence in the land. Do you allow existence of “high places” to those you lead spiritually? In what ways can you offer strong spiritual leadership to those around you?

3. The Exile occurred because of the Israelites’ repeated failure to respond to God because of their hardened hearts. In what ways do you also harden your heart against the will and leadership of God? How can you avoid this?