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1 and 2 Kings: God's Imperfect Servants, By Carolyn Nystrom
1 and 2 Kings
Paperback
  • Length: 64 pages
  • Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.25 in
  • Number of Studies: 10
  • Published: January 30, 2018
  • Imprint: IVP Bible Studies
  • ISBN: 9780830831128
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Lessons In Leadership From The Kings Of The Old Testament

Embark on a journey through the lives of the Old Testament kings, where choices shaped history and leadership was tested by fire. Some chose to follow God with unwavering hearts. Others pursued only the fleeting rewards of fame and fortune. They navigated times of great difficulty and glorious triumph, enduring political turmoil, personal conflict, and the shifting tides of public opinion.

This ten-session LifeGuide® Bible Study invites you and your small group to explore the stories of rulers like Solomon, Ahab, Hezekiah, Josiah, and others in 1 and 2 Kings. Discover timeless wisdom on leadership, faith, and walking with God by examining the character of these ancient rulers. This study offers an opportunity for spiritual growth and practical application, providing insights that are as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago.

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CONTENTS

Getting the Most Out of 1 and 2 Kings
1. Solomon: Praying with God’s Values (1 Kings 3)
2. Solomon: Faithless in Love (1 Kings 11)
3. Jeroboam/Rehoboam: Internal Conflict (1 Kings 12)
4. Ahab: Deaf to God (1 Kings 22:1-40)
5. Ahaz: Faithless in Trouble (2 Kings 16)
6. Hoshea: Idolatry’s Reward (2 Kings 17)
7. Hezekiah: King in Crisis (2 Kings 18:1–20:21)
8. Manasseh: One Giant Step Backward (2 Kings 20:1–21:18)
9. Josiah: Following God’s Law (2 Kings 22:1–23:30)
10. Zedekiah: End of the Line (2 Kings 24:1–25:21)
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Carolyn Nystrom

Carolyn Nystrom (MA, Wheaton College) has written more than eighty books, Bible study guides and children's titles. She served as general editor for the Christian Classics series and she co-authored Guard Us, Guide Us and Prayingwith theologian J. I. Packer, and Before I Was Born (God's Design for Sex) with Sandra Speidel. In addition to actively serving in her church and community, she has been a foster parent, an elementary schoolteacher and a book editor. Carolyn lives in the Chicago area with her husband and they have four grown children.