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Week 57 Day 6: North and South
Question
Why was Israel split into two parts, north and south?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Rehoboam was made king in Shechem.
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Rehoboam took advice from young men to treat the Israelites harshly caused them to rebel against the house of David.
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Jeroboam was made king by the Israelites. Only the tribe of Judah remained loyal to the house of David.
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God prevented war between Rehoboam and Israelites.
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Jeroboam made two golden calves and brought the people into sin.
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A man of God warned Jeroboam that he would be killed by lion if he defies God’s command.
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Jeroboam built shrines on high places and appointed priests from all sorts of people.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - What was Jeroboam’s biggest mistake? Have I worshiped the created more than God?
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Community - Rehoboam rejected elders’ advice but took young men’s and caused rebellion. How should I look at the advices from elders? Am I humbly seeking elders’ experiences?
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Fidelity - The Israelites first submitted then rebelled because Rehoboam’s improper governing. Leaders have a lot of influences on people. How should I watch my own conduct when I serve?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
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