· It’s place in the Whole
o The period of the Kings extends from the coronation of Saul to the exile of Judah, about 465 years.
o The “Pre-Exilic Prophets” ministered during this time period.
o One way to understand the history of Israel is the move from exile (in Egypt) to exile (in Assyria and Babylon).The SHALOM (spiritual success) of Israel is traced through its relative nearness to, or distance from God.
· Defining Moments
o From David to Solomon: The King is Dead! Long live the King!
o Solomon asks for wisdom (1Kings 11:1-13)
o The Kingdom divided
o Jeroboam’s golden calves (1 Kings 13:28-31)
o Northern Kingdom (Israel) carried into exile (2 Kings 17:18)
o Southern Kingdom (Judah) carried into exile (2 Kings 25:21b)
· Defining Characters
o The Kings; especially
§ David and Solomon
§ Jeroboam and his golden calves
o The Queens and Queen Mothers; especially
§ Bathsheba
§ Jezebel
o The Prophets; especially
§ Elijah and Elisha
§ The Company of the Prophets
§ Isaiah
· Notable Stories and Events
o Elijah and the prophets of Baal
o Elisha and …everything
1Kings 3:12
“I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will have never been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.”
Do you want to know god ??
Or do you just want to know enough of god to get by ??
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