Idolatry leads to ruin. In part 5 of 1 Kings: The Cost of Rejecting God, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Kings 12 – 14.
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Study Notes
| Jeroboam | Rehoboam |
|---|---|
| North | South |
| 10 tribes | 2 tribes |
| “Israel” | “Judah” |
Understanding the Text
- Israel revolts against the house of David (1 Kings 12:1-20)
- The LORD warns Rehoboam against trying to regain the kingdom (1 Kings 12:21-24)
- Jeroboam sets up idols in Israel (1 Kings 12:25-33)
- A prophet of the LORD denounces Jeroboam (1 Kings 13:1-34)
- Ahijah prophecies against Jeroboam (1 Kings 14:1-20)
Idols: Human-Centered Substitutes for Devotion to God
The Appeal of Idols
- Power
- Pleasure
- Passion
- Praise and Popularity
Applying the Text
- Who will you serve: idols of the heart or the LORD?
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