A Royal Crisis
1 Kings 14:1-20
February 2, 2020

Introduction:

I.    King Jeroboam's son falls sick. 1 Kings 14:1.

II.   Jeroboam's calculated attempt to manipulate a prophet. 1 Kings 14:2-5.

III.  The queen's silence.

IV.   The terrible doom announced by the prophet. 1 Kings 14:9-16.

V.    The way of David. 1 Kings 14:8.

Questions for reflection:

• What can we learn from Abijah, the king's son, who pleased God but nevertheless
  died from sickness?
• What does this teach us about sin and idolatrous worship?
• How does the example of King David show us the way to pleasing God?