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5:13; Judges 14:4. Does God cause the wrath of man to praise Him? Acts 2:23, 24 ; 2 Chron. 22:27. What did Israel do that day ? 2 Chron. 10:19. Was the division of Israel prophesied? 1 Kings 10:31. Did the cause of Rehoboam4prosper ? 2 Chron. 12:14. Was God’s covenant with the house of David? 2 Samuel 7:10-16. Will our David reign forever? Luke 1:32. PRACTICAL POINTS (1) Solomon had a thousand wives and one son, and he was a' fool. (2) Opportunity knocked at Rehoboam’s door, but he opened it not. (3) He took counsel from the old men and turned it down. He acted upon the counsel of the young men, and was turned down. . (4) A loyal leader will be a minister to men. (5) If you leave God out, you will be likely to be left out. (6) Dominion without wisdom becomes despotism. (7) Israel sinned in seeking a king." Now Israel must suffer the rule of a sinful king. . (8) The wages of sin are paid pro'mptly. (9) If any man lack wisdom, let'him ask of God.
Who had come to their deliverance? Ex. 3 :7, 8. Of what did God warn Israel when they sought a king? 1 Sam. 8:18. (3) Rehoboam’s Reckless Reply to the People, vs. 12-14. On the third day Jeroboam and the peo ple come to the king, v. 12. The king treated them roughly, v. 13. He followed the advice of the young men, v. 14. He proposed to use the iron hand in gov erning them, v. 14. Questions: In making his choice did Rehoboam lay the foundation for his downfall? 2 Chron. 12 : 1 . . What was the secret of his failure ? 2 Chron. 12:14. What are the counsels of the wicked? Prov. 12:5. Where is the wisdom of the world from? James 3 :15, 16. What was the effect upon Israel? 1 Kings 14:22. (4) The Revolt of Israel, vs. 15, 16. The king refused to listen to the people, v. 15. The cause was the Lord’s, in fulfillment of prophecy, v. 15. The people arose in rebellion, v. 16. The cry “To your tents, O Israel,” was obeyed, v. 16. Questions: How was the cause from the Lord? Job
Jeroboam Leads Israel into Sin AUGUST 15, 1915. LESSON VII. 1 Kings 12:25-33. (Commit vs. 28, 29.) G olden T ext : “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, nor any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them.”—Ex. 20:4, 5a. DAILY BIBLE READINGS
Mon., Aug. 9—1 Kings 12:25-33. Tue., Aug. 10—1 Kings 13:1-6. Wed., Aug. 11—Deut. 17:14-20. Thurs., Aug. 12—Hosea 8:5-14. Fri., Aug. 13—Deut. 4:14-20. Sat., Aug.14—Psa. 115:1-9. Sun., Aug. 15—Prov. 14:27-35.
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