BSF Kingdom Divided – Lesson 16 Jan 25 Discussion

Israel’s Exile and Judah’s Reforms
2 Kings 15–20; 2 Chronicles 26–32

Doctrine: Idolatry
Attribute: Jealous
Big Idea: God alone deserves our worship.

“For the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn his face from you if you return to him.”
– 2 Chronicles 30:9b

Opening Music

Above All — MWSmith (stop at 3:15)

Opening Prayer

*”And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge to those who have understanding.” Daniel 2:21 NKJV

*”For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2

Discussion Questions

First Day
Breakout groups of 3 for 5 minutes
Questions 1, 2, 8

Second Day
Questions 3a

Map

Assyrian Empire – Map

Questions 4, 5a

*Deuteronomy 14:2
“For you (Israel) are a people holy to the Lord your God, and the Lord has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth.”

Questions 5b, c

Images:

Third Day

Fourth Day

Whiteboard: Character Study of Hezekiah

Includes questions 9a, 10 (Strengths)
12 (Challenges)
13 (Weaknesses)
9b, 11a, b (Lessons learned from Hez’s story)

Music:

How Great Thou Art – Piano Guys

Sixth Day


Archaeology: Judah

Map of Assyrian Empire

Assyrian Archaeology

Closing Music

Bless The Lord Oh My Soul (stop at 2:43)