week of 9/11

Unit 13  Session 2

AHAB'S IDOLATRY

1 KINGS 15- 18

God will not fail to confront evil, but neither will He fail to offer mercy to those who repent.

Because of Jeroboam's idolatry, his whole house was wiped out in judgment (1 Kings 14:10). The kings of Israel that followed failed to restore the kingdom to a healthy place. Over and over again, they walked in the ways of Jeroboam, in the ways of idolatry and sinfulness. With each passing king, it seemed to be getting worse. Then King Ahab came to power, and he was more evil than all the others. And of course, the people followed. But in God's mercy and grace, He sent messengers and prophets to speak truth and to call for a return to the Lord. Some would listen, and some would not.

Points to consider:

✞   Ahab leads the people further into idolatry.

     * Why should we maintain hope when we 

        see evil?

✞   Elijah leads the people toward repentance.

     * What are some potential dangers believers 

        in Christ might face for obeying the Lord?

     * Why should believers be able to speak the 

        truth with boldness even in the face of 

        opposition?

✞   God's power leads the people toward worship.       

     * What are some ways we can see the power 

        of God on display today?