Devin Bible Study - 1 Kings 1

Scripture Memorization

Psalm 4:3 Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.

Monday

S - Read 1 Kings 1:1-10

• Write 972 BC in the margin of your bible at the beginning of the chapter

• Mark a distinctive way the following men David, Adonijah, and Solomon

O -

1. What is this chapter about?

2. Who are the main characters?
3. When is the event taking place? How old is king David?
4. How do the servants try to make him feel better?  Does it work?
5. Which son of David decides to anoint himself as king?

6. List some of the things he does to establish his right as king.

7. Who was not invited to this party?

A -

Make bookmark of key words today.

P- Praise God that even when things look dismal, He is still sovereign and in control. Psalm 121 say's I lift up my eyes to the mountains- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD,  the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip - he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over you-the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm- he will watch over your life;  the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

Tuesday

S - Read 1 Kings 1:11-27

• Continue to mark David, Adonijah, and Solomon in the same distinctive ways.

• Mark time phrases, such as then with a clock around the word

O -

1. Who are the main characters in this segment?

2. What have Nathan and Bathsheba planned to counteract Adonijah's attempt for the crown?

3. Why are they opposing Adonijah's rule?

4. According the verse 17, who had David promised his crown to?

5. Why does Nathan and Bathsheba say that Adonijah has taken the crown?

6. Where did these conversations unfold?

P - Praise God that His plans and purposes are never thwarted. Isaiah 14:27 say's

For the LORD of hosts has planned, and who can frustrate it? And as for His stretched-out hand, who can turn it back?”

Wednesday

S - Read 1 Kings 1:28-40

• Continue to mark David, Adonijah, and Solomon in the same distinctive ways
• Mark time phrases, such as then with a clock around the word
• Mark the LORD with a triangle over His name and highlight it yellow.

• Mark Israel and Judah with a star over their name, mark the synonym city in verse 41 this way as well.

 O -

1. Who does David decide to make king?
2. Who was to anoint Solomon as king?

3. How is Solomon's rule announced to the kingdom?
4. How did the people respond to Solomon's anointing?

P - Thank God for having a plan and purpose for your life.  Ask God to help you stay close to Him always.  Jeremiah 29:11 say's For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Thursday

S - Read 1 Kings 1:41-53

O -

1. What captures Adonijah's attention that something is up?

2. Who delivers the news that Solomon has been made king?

3. How do the men at his party respond to the news of Solomon's kingship?
4. Based on what you read in verse 47, what is specific information is Adonijah given that proves the validity of Solomon's kingship?

5. Why is Adonijah afraid?

6. On what grounds will king Solomon kill Adonijah?
7. Is Adonijah proven wicked?

P - Praise God for his mercy.  1 Peter 1:3 say's Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

Friday

S - Review chapter 1

O -

1. How does David describe God in verse 29?

2. How has God redeemed your life?

3. What other descriptive names would you give God?

4. What happens when men try to establish themselves as kings apart from God's plan?

A - Write a theme at the top of this chapter in your bible. Journal how this situation  relates to any personal situations going on in your personal life.

P - Praise God for redeeming your life. Psalm 106:10 say's He saved them from the hand of the foe; from the hand of the enemy he redeemed them.