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Lesson Number
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Class Date
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Subject
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1 Kings 26
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May 12, 11
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1
Kgs 22: death of Ahab, the prophecy fulfilled;
how God uses deceptive action of man to further
His plan; end of series
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1 Kings 25
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May 5, 11
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1
Kgs 21; Ahab and Naboth; Ahab responsible for
the murder of Naboth; Elijah confronts Ahab with
judgment from God; mercy of God
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1 Kings 24
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Apr 28, 11
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1
Kgs 20; Elijah syndrome; 7000 in NK remain
faithful to God; Ahab given another chance to
obey God, takes action but without seeking
counsel from God; another prophet used by God to
demonstrate His authority
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1 Kings 23
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Apr 21, 11
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1
Kgs 19; Elijah like any other man, prone to
weaknesses and failure; self-absorption; God’s
faithfulness to the faithful remnant He has
preserved in the NK ; anointing of Elisha
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1 Kings 22
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Apr 14, 11
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1
Kgs 18:21-46; Elijah challenges the Baal
prophets on Mt. Carmal; reminds Israel on their
history in laying out the altar; Jews looking
for miracles; unhappiness comes from focus on
self instead of focus on God and serving Him
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1 Kings 21
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Apr 7, 11
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1
Kgs 18:1-18; Obadiah, a man of faith fixed on
himself; ethical situations; God protects those
who demonstrate faith in Him; history revolves
around spirituality
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1 Kings 20
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Mar 31,
11
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1
Kgs 17: Elijah prophesies a drought; 3 tests for
Elijah; sustained by God regardless of
historical circumstances
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1 Kings 19
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Mar 24,
11
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1
Kgs 16; God raises up rulers to execute His plan
in NK; Baasha dynasty cut off; rulers held
responsible for leading people in idolatry; Omri
deemed good ruler from human viewpoint but evil
from biblical; NK continues downward spiral;
Ahab takes a wife; Hiel pays heavily for defying
Joshua’s prophecy; Josh 6:26
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1 Kings 18
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Mar 3,
11
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1
Kgs 15; reign of Abijah, Nadab, and Baasha in NK
and reign of Asa in SK; Asa destroys the places
of idol worship and idols, institutes reforms in
Judah, but turns bitter and way from the Lord in
the latter years of his life
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1 Kings 17
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Feb 24, 11
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1
Kgs 14; Jeraboam deceptively seeks the counsel
of Ahijah; death of Jeraboam’s firstborn Abijah
and the loss of his dynasty; the sin of Jeraboam
responsible for the fall of the Northern
Kingdom; a nation gets the ruler it deserves;
resurgence of Egypt and confiscation of all the
treasures of Judah
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1 Kings 16
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Feb 17, 11
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1
Kgs:13; Jeraboam defies God, sets up altars in
Bethel and Dan; qualifications of a prophet;
Deut 13:1-4; decision making should be based on
the Word of God, not experience
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1 Kings 15
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Feb 10, 11
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1
Kgs 12
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1 Kings 14
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Feb 4, 11
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1
Kgs 11:1-42; Solomon discipline for disobedience
from God will occur after his death- the
splitting of the kingdom
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1 Kings 13
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Dec 16,
10
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1
Kings 11:1-3; Solomon’s disobedience and loss of
spiritual faithfulness; accumulation of many
foreign wives a lust for power through
alliances; forms of distractions to the
spiritual life
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1 Kings 12
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Dec 2,
10
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1
Kings 9:10-Solomon’s building campaign
continues-fortified cities, naval base , fleet
of ships; visit from Queen of Sheba ; Solomon
amasses great personal wealth, all in opposition
to God’s command for the king of Israel; Deut
17:14-20
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1 Kings 11
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Nov 18, 10
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1
Kings 8:54-9:9; conclusion of Solomon’s prayer;
glory of the Lord fills the Temple; Feast of the
Tabernacles extended at the dedication of the
Temple; logistics involved in the handling the
multitude of sacrifices;; God’s conditional
covenant with Solomon
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1 Kings 10
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Nov 11, 10
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1
Kings 8:22-46; Solomon’s prayer of dedication;
seven requests of God; prayer contingent upon
the character and promises of God
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1 Kings 9
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Nov 4,
10
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1 Kings 8
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Oct 28, 10
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1
Kings 7:1; Solomon builds his palace complex,
hires expert bronze craftsman; description of
articles of worship both inside and outside the
Temple building; splendor of the Temple drew
people form all over the work and was designed
to focus their attention on God
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1 Kings 7
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Oct 21, 10
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I
Kings 5-6; Israel’s zenith; Solomon’s reign a
time of peace; wisdom in international and trade
agreements; seeks the finest materials and
artisans for the construction of the Temple;
completed in 7 years
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1 Kings 6
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Oct 14, 10
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1
Kings 4:1-34; Solomon’s administration; 12
provinces provide for his kingdom; Solomon’s
wisdom and knowledge known throughout the world
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1 Kings 5
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Oct 7, 10
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1
Kgs 3:1- 28; Solomon’s wisdom and organization;
his request for a “listening, hearing, obeying
heart”; concentrate on the spiritual things and
God rewards with the temporal things; wisdom is
in getting the truth
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1 Kings 4
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Sep 30,
10
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1
Kgs 2:25-46; Solomon consolidates his power
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1 Kings 3
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Sep 23,
10
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1
Kgs 2:1-25; David gives both spiritual and
political guidance to Solomon as well as
addresses Israel about Solomon’s reign; 1 Chron
2:6ff; 23:1ff; 28:1ff; 29:1ff:
David’s death and legacy; Adonijah attempts to
usurp the throne again
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1 Kings 2
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Sep 16,
10
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1
Kgs 1:28-52; David fulfills his promise to
Bath-Sheba – Solomon would be king; orders
Solomon’s anointing by Zadok and Nathan at the
springs of Gihon; David and Solomon’s
co-regency; Adonijah dismissed
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1 Kings 1
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Sep 9,
10
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1
Kgs 1:1-27; introduction
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