1 Kings recounts the reign of King Solomon, highlighting his wisdom, the construction of the temple, and his eventual downfall due to idolatry. It details the division of Israel into two kingdoms after Solomon’s death, the rise of various kings (both good and evil), and the prophetic ministry of Elijah. The theme of wisdom and obedience vs. foolishness and rebellion is highlighted throughout this book.
This teacher's manual is divided into 13 lessons, including all the Scripture text in the English Standard Version (ESV). The format is mainly lecture, but can include as much discussion as your context and time together allows. Each lesson is divided into three sections: Opening, Rewind, and Bible Investigation.
