Jeroboam - Nation in Ruins (MACBS Teens)

The class introduces Jeroboam, focusing on his rebellion against Solomon and his subsequent anointing as king over ten tribes of Israel. It emphasizes God's desire for Jeroboam's success and draws parallels to God's promises to David, highlighting the theme of divine support for success and the importance of choosing the right path.

Passages: 1 Kings 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 5:9, 1 Kings 11:30-35

The class explores Jeroboam's reign over Israel, emphasizing the importance of trusting God in all situations. It contrasts Jeroboam's choices with the biblical narrative, highlighting the consequences of his decisions and the significance of maintaining faith and obedience to God's commands.

Passages: 1 Kings 12:25-30, Joshua 24:15, Genesis 28

The class discusses Jeroboam's establishment of unauthorized worship practices, including golden calves and altered feasts, highlighting his deviation from God's commands. It emphasizes the importance of faithful leadership and warns against superficial worship that looks right but lacks true devotion.

Passages: 1 Kings 12:25-33, 2 Chronicles 11:13-14, Numbers 9:6-11

The class explores the parable-like nature of the story of the man of God in 1 Kings 13, suggesting it symbolizes Israel's destruction by Assyria. It draws parallels with Jeremiah's prophecies and the Exodus, emphasizing the importance of understanding symbolic language in scripture.

Passages: 1 Kings 13:24-30, Deuteronomy 28:26, Matthew 24:28, Jeremiah 50:17, 2 Kings 18

The class discusses the civil war between Abijah of Judah and Jeroboam of Israel, emphasizing the importance of heartfelt worship and complete dedication to God. It highlights Abijah's speech and the complexities of human behavior in biblical narratives.

Passages: 2 Chronicles 13:4, Luke 14:31

The class covers Jeroboam's son's death and the prophecy surrounding it, emphasizing God's ability to see beyond human limitations and fulfill divine promises. It highlights the contrast between human and divine realities, focusing on God's power to act miraculously and the importance of recognizing divine prophecy.

Passages: 1 Kings 14:1-13, Jeremiah 18:1-10