This Book Belongs To

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DIFFICULTIES M-01 Solomon Is Anointed 1 Kings 2:3 And keep the charge of the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself. 2 Kings 2:4 That the Lord may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel. When you dig deep, you find When you dig deep, you find When you dig deep, you find Who was about to die? Who would become the next king? What did David tell Solomon to do? When you dig deep, what do you find? 5

DECISIONS M-02 Solomon s Choice 1 Kings 3:9 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people. Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. What the world can give you will What God can give you will What did God ask Solomon? What did Solomon ask for? What happens to what the world can give? What happens to what God can give?

DEBATES M-03 Solomon s Wisdom Psalm 19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. Psalm 19:9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. Psalm 19:10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Wisdom is Plus Plus 7

Who came to Solomon with a problem? What was the problem that they had? What was Solomon s solution? Who came from far away to see Solomon? What is wisdom made of?

DESTINY M-04 Solomon s Temple 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks:for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. God s comes from God s What was Solomon s destiny? Did he fulfill it? Where do we find God s will? 9

DISAPPROVAL M-05 Solomon s Failure Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 23:19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way. Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. your heart it to Him What was Solomon s mistake? What did his wives do to him? What book of the Bible did he write? What should we guard? Who should we give it to?

DEVISION M-06 Rehoboam s Mistake Psalm 1:1-2 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Proverbs 19:20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Those who after you Those who you Those who for God Who became king after Solomon? What happened to the kingdom? Who became king of the Northern Kingdom? Who was king of the Southern Kingdom? Who should we listen to? 11

DISOBEDIENCE CL-06 M-07 Jeroboam and the Unnamed Prophet Joshua 24:24 And the people said unto Joshua, The Lord our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey. Jeremiah 38:20 But Jeremiah said, They shall not deliver thee. Obey, I beseech thee, the voice of the Lord, which I speak unto thee: so it shall be well unto thee, and thy soul shall live. He did not God He did not himself He did not from sin What was Jeroboam scared would happen if the people went down to Judah to celebrate the Passover? What did he do to keep them in Israel? Where did he put the golden calves?

DECLINE M-08 The Reigns of Baasha, Elah, Zimri, Omri, and Ahab Matthew 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal. Matthew 6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Baasha lived for but lost his Elah lived for but lost his Zimri lived for but lost his Omri lived for but lost his Ahab lived for but lost his 13

REVIEW QUESTIONS Who took over Israel after Jeroboam s son? What did he live for? What did he lose? Who was Baasha s son, and what did he live for? What did he lose? Who took the crown from Elah? What did he live for? What did he lose? Who took the crown from Zimri? What did he live for? What did he lose? Who was Omri s son who became king? What did he live for? What did he lose? What does the Bible say about Ahab s sin?

DISTRESS M-09 Elijah and the Wilderness Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.. Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world:but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Perceive the of God to Perform the of God in Permit the of God to REVIEW QUESTIONS Who was the prophet who confronted Ahab s sin? Where did he go to hide from Ahab? What did God use to bring him food there? Where did he go next? 15

DEMONSTRATION M-10 Elijah and the Prophet of Baal 1 Kings 18:36b...Elijah the prophet came near, and said, Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word. 1 Kings 18:37 Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. yourself from the influences of the yourself from the intents of your yourself to the individuals of the yourself for the increasing of the Where did Elijah meet the prophets of Baal? What did they do to try to get Baal s attention? What did Elijah do to get God s attention?

DISCOURAGEMENT CL-06 M-11 Elijah and the Still Small Voice Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. The power of the still, small The power of the strong, simple What did Elijah do after Jezebel threatened him? Where did he run to? What did God send Elijah to tell him His Word? What did God tell Elijah with the strong simple verdict? 17

DECLARATION CL-12 M-12 Ahab and Benhadad Proverbs 13:20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. Proverbs 4:14-15 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. The The The Who did Ahab fight? Why did the Syrians think they lost the first battle? Why did God help Ahab win the second battle? What did Ahab do when he won the second battle?

DESIRES CL-06 M-13 Naboth Vineyard Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have:for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 1 Timothy 6:6-7 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. Coveting Cruel Crimson Who owned the vineyard that Ahab coveted? What did Ahab do when Naboth wouldn t sell his vineyard? What did Jezebel do to get the vineyard? What does a coveting head lead to? 19

DETERMINATION M-14 Ahab, Jehoshaphat, and Macaiah 1 Kings 22:14 And Micaiah said, As the Lord liveth, what the Lord saith unto me, that will I speak. Galatians 1:10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. Their Their Their Their Their Who came to go to battle with Syria? Who was the faithful prophet who warned them? What happened to Ahab?

DEVOTION M-15 Elijah and Elisha 2 Kings 2:14 And he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where is the Lord God of Elijah? and when he also had smitten the waters, they parted hither and thither:and Elisha went over. Psalm 42:1-2 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God. Elijah was Elisha was God was Who did God want to take Elijah s place? What was Elijah doing? What was Elisha doing? What was God doing? 21

DESPAIR CL-06 M-16 Elisha and the Widow John 16:24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Your is determined by God s will. God s working is determined by your. Who came to Elisha for help? Why did she need help? What did Elisha tell her to do? What happened when she poured the oil?

DISEASE M-17 Naaman s Leprosy Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Abana: The river of Pharpar: The river of Jordan: The river of Who told Naaman about Elisha? What did Elisha tell Naaman to do? What did Naaman do? Did it heal him? 23

DOUBT CL-06 M-18 Elisha and the Chariots Psalm 56:3-4 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. God s chariot of acknowledged God s chariot of answered God s chariot of awesome Who wanted to capture Elisha? What did God show Elisha and his servant? What chariots can come and rescue us when we need God s help?

DELIVERANCE M-19 The Four Lepers 2 Kings 7:9a Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace.. Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! They the Good News. They the Good News. Where was the famine? Why did the famine take place? Who went to the Syrian camp? What did they find? What did they do with their good news? 25

DUTY CL-06 M-20 Jehu s Conspiracy Proverbs 16:18-19 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. 1 Corinthians 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. Jehu was Jehu was Jehu was What were the servant s instructions when he anointed Jehu? What did Jehu do? What were Jehu s good points? What was Jehu s weakness?

DARKNESS M-21 The Queen Athaliah Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? Romans 3:10-11 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. Romans 3:12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. against God others herself Who made herself queen? What did she try to do? What did she do against God? What did she do with others? 27

DECREES CL-06 M-22 Joash Restores the Temple Luke 12:21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. Matthew 6:19-21 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Joash s was not God. Joash s was not God. Who did Jehoida set up as king? What did they do to Athaliah? How old was Joash when he became king? What did Joash decree? What happened when Jehoida died?

DOCTRINE M-23 Elisha and the Arrows 1 Timothy 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. Believe God with Believe God with Believe God with Who came to Elisha for help? What did Elisha tell him to do? What should we believe God with? What happened after they buried Elisha? 29

DIFFERENCE CL-06 M-24 Ahaz s New Altar Psalm 119:89 For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven. Psalm 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Never compromise God s Never compromise God s Never compromise God s Where did Ahaz ind the new altar? What did he want the priests to do with it? Was God pleased? What should we never compromise?

DESTRUCTION M-25 The Fall of Samaria 2 Kings 18:12 Because they obeyed not the voice of the Lord their God, but transgressed his covenant, and all that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded, and would not hear them, nor do them. Proverbs 13:15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. They were to serve. They to sin. What happened to the Northern Kingdom? Who conquered them? Why did God allow them to be conquered? Who was the last prophet in Israel? What were they chosen to do? What did they choose to do? 31