A LAMP FOR DAVID’S SAKE

1 Kings 15:1-34

Key verse 4

“Nevertheless, for David’s sake the Lord his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and by making Jerusalem strong.”

1. Read verses 1-8. What did the author say about Abijah, son of Rehoboam? (1-3) Despite his unfaithfulness, what did God do for David’s sake? (4-5) Describe the war between Abijah and Jeroboam. (6-8, 2 Chronicles 13:1-14:1)

2. Read verses 9-24. What did Asa do for the Lord? (9-15) What did he do when Bassha king of Israel waged wars against him? (16-19) What happened in the late part of his reign? (20-24)

3. Read verses 25-34. What happened to Jeroboam’s family according to God’s word? (25-32) What did Naasha do although he was used by God? (33-34) What can we learn from this passage?