For Sunday, February 13, 2011

Bible Study preparation for February 13, 2011.

1) 2 Kings 17:1-6
Who was king of Israel during this time period?
Of Judah?
Why did Shalmaneser (king of Assyria) decide to capture and imprison Hoshea?


What were the consequences of this choice?


2) 2 Kings 17:7-13
Make a list of the offenses of the people of Israel against God.




What stands out to you in this list?

What did God have to say about their behavior?


Before the exile, what did He do about their behavior?


3) 2 Kings 17:13-14
This is a list of SOME of the prophetic messages God sent to Israel (and Judah) to call them back into relationship with Him. Choose 3-4 to read.
Isaiah 20:3
Jeremiah 13:1-2
Ezekiel 4:1-3
Isaiah 1:21
Jeremiah 9:21
Amos 4:1
Read Jeremiah 7:26; 17:23; 19:15.
How did Jeremiah describe "God's people?"

How well did this description fit their behavior?


How well does it fit your own behavior?


4) 2 Kings 17:15-23
Make another list of the offenses of the people again God.




What does it mean to follow vanity?

What was God's response to their choices?