Dancing in the Kingdom – Table of contents
Part 1 – Shadows of the Kingdom, Chapter 8 – Kings and Kingdoms
[Bible references: I Kings 11:11-13, 26-40; 12:1-24]
Solomon’s divided heart ended up dividing the kingdom. When Solomon’s son Rehoboam succeeded him on the throne, Rehoboam foolishly followed the advice to increase taxes, causing a revolt. Yahweh, who knows all things, had already selected Jeroboam to lead the revolt. The result was that ten tribes (the Northern kingdom, commonly called Israel) followed Jeroboam, leaving only two tribes (the Southern kingdom, commonly called Judah) to follow Rehoboam. With only a few exceptions, most of the kings in the divided kingdom participated in idolatry and the associated practices of the surrounding communities, earning God’s wrath. These two kingdoms were in continual conflict with each other until each came to an ignominious end.
Reflect
God’s discipline of Israel was a slow process as God was at work carrying out his plans for them. Does it comfort you to know that in all circumstances God is carrying out his will for you?
Observe
Read 1 Kings 11:11-13. What does this passage say about the messes we make and God’s plans for our lives?
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