Session 1
The name of the King who did not listen to the advice of the elders
Rehoboam
What two animals did Jeroboam make out of gold?
Two golden calves.
What was the name of the mountain where Elijah and the prophets of Baal gathered?
Mt. Carmel
What property had Ahab taken possession of?
Naboth's vineyard.
Why did Jeroboam create the golden calves?
He feared losing his kingdom if the people continued worshiping in Jerusalem.
What did the elders tell Rehoboam would happen if he served the people?
The people would serve him forever
What did Jeroboam fear the people would do if they continued going to Jerusalem?
Return to Rehoboam, king of Judah.
What did Elijah tell the people to do if the LORD was God?
Follow Him.
What did God command Elijah to tell Ahab?
That judgment was coming upon him.
How did Elijah mock/taunt the prophets of Baal?
Suggested that Baal might be deep in thought, busy, traveling, or asleep and needed to be awakened.
Why did the people specifically ask Rehoboam to lighten their burden?
They had experienced heavy labor and harsh service under Solomon.
What kind of priests did Jeroboam appoint?
Priests who were not from the tribe of Levi.
What did the people declare after seeing God's fire fall?
"The LORD, he is the God; the LORD, he is the God."
What did Ahab do when he heard Elijah's message?
Ahab tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, fasted, and humbled himself before God.
Who was Ahab's wife?
Jezebel
What was the difference between the advice of the elders and the younger men?
The elders encouraged kindness and service, while the younger men encouraged harshness and domination
Name one of the cities that received the golden statues
Bethel, Dan
What was the significance of Elijah pouring water on the altar?
To eliminate any suspicion that the fire came from a hidden source and emphasize God's power.
What 2 characteristics of God can we see from this story?
Just and Merciful
How did Rehoboam's desire to appear powerful actually weaken his kingdom?
His harshness alienated the people and caused the kingdom to split.
What does this passage teach about the consequences of listening only to people who reinforce our desires?
We can become blind to wisdom, make destructive decisions, and lead ourselves and others into sin.
How did Jeroboam's fear of losing control become more important to him than remaining faithful to God?
He prioritized preserving his kingdom over obeying God's commands, even though God had given him the kingdom.
What is the deeper meaning behind Elijah's question, “How long will you waver between two opinions?"
God demands wholehearted devotion, not divided loyalty or an attempt to serve both Him and idols.
Why should God's mercy lead people toward humility rather than give them an excuse to continue sinning?
God's mercy reveals His goodness and should lead people to repentance, not encourage further disobedience.
Why do you think the Israelites remained silent when Elijah asked them to choose between God and Baal?
The Israelites wanted to remain between two sides, but Elijah made it clear that God demands wholehearted devotion, not divided loyalty.