Solomon Turns From The Lord | 1 Kings 11-12
Sermon Discussion | 1 Kings 11-12
Tyler spoke about the idea of a cultural current that we live in. This current is not neutral but rather pushes against the way of God towards the way of the world, its full of distractions. How does this metaphor resonate with you? What are some of the ways you’ve felt pushed by the current? What are ways we can intentionally stand against the current?
In the 4 dimensions of sin, Tyler made the case that Satan is a liar and sin is rarely blatant; its more like a whisper…its comes across as a serpent questioning the word of God. The culture we live in takes this on. It’s how we can “fall into sin”, we don’t mean for it to happen, the current has just swept us away. Have you experienced this in your life? Do you think about sin like this or do you think of sin in more blatant terms? Talk about how community or the body can play a role in protecting you/others from this happening.
King Solomon sought to build platform, protection and his kingdom in a way that God did not ask him to. Do you think he was acting in Israel’s best interest? Why or why not? We all have times in our life when we seek our own way, sometimes it ends in disaster, sometimes it doesn’t. Why is that?
Tyler shared the quote, “Sin will always take you farther than you want to go, keep you longer than you intend to stay and cost you more than you want to pay.” Can you share a time in your life when you experienced this? Discuss the thought of “Sin over promising and counter delivering”.
Tyler closed with the encouraging word that God is always offering a way back. “Simple obedience is the way to create a tsunami of restoration.” When you hear him say that, what do you think of? Has God asked you to be obedient somewhere in your life that you’ve been avoiding?…if so, pray for one another.
If you feel led, pray through psalm 19:7-11 - That God would give you faith, the desire to trust and follow his words…
The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living.
Reverence for the Lord is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the Lord are true; each one is fair. They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold.
They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them.