HomeWord For Family Discussion For Parents utWord Suppose you and your friends are talking and one of The Kingdom Is Divided lthough Solomon’s kingdom started them says, “I just don’t see how you can say God is off well, he eventually fell into sin. He in control. This world seems out of control!”What disobeyed God and did all the things A would you say? God had warned the people not to do. This in- cluded marrying many women from foreign na- It is true. This culture seems like it is being tossed Key Theme Key Passages tions (1 Kings 11:1–3). Solomon’s sinful heart led around by political leaders, wars, weather, catastro- him to violate God’s clear commands, and the re- phes, violence, and more! A lot of people wonder • God demands obedience • Deuteronomy 17:16–17 sult was just as God had said—Solomon turned to how God can be in control when everything seems and trust. • 1 Kings 11:3–4, 11:9–11, 12:14, 12:20 worshipping the gods of his wives (1 Kings 11:4). so out of control. But I just go to the Bible. I believe it to be true. And it tells me about God. It tells me that Solomon’s betrayal angered the Lord. And He is working everything together for good. It says He announced that the kingdom would be that He controls the hearts of the kings and that torn away from King Solomon and his fam- He is in the heavens and does whatever He pleases. ily (1 Kings 11:9–11). God waited until Solomon The Bible talks about a powerful Creator God—one died to execute this punishment. And when who spoke everything into existence. I believe that • God became angry with Solomon when he disobeyed by gathering horses, wives, Rehoboam, Solomon’s son, became king, God’s this Creator God is also controlling all things ac- and riches. He turned away from God to false gods. punishment was achieved. Rehoboam was a cording to His perfect plan. wicked king—lording it over the people more • God judged Solomon’s sin by dividing the kingdom. The northern kingdom of Israel rigorously than King Solomon had. The people was ruled by Solomon’s servant Jeroboam, and the southern kingdom of Judah was rebelled and set up Jeroboam, Solomon’s servant, as their king just as God had warned He would do ruled by Rehoboam, Solomon’s son. (1 Kings 11:11). For Family Study From this point forward, the Israelites would “Your word I have hidden in my heart, that Ask your child these questions from today’s lesson. be divided and ruled over by different kings. Only I might not sin against You” (Psalm 119:11). You hope your children will turn from sin. 1 Why was the kingdom of Israel divided? the tribe of Judah remained under the authority King of the line of David and its capital was Jerusalem God’s Word hidden in their hearts will equip Jeroboam (1 Kings 12:20). The southern kingdom—consist- them to fight against temptation. Encourage ing of one tribe—is referred to as Judah through- them by memorizing God’s Word together! 2 Who was the ruler of the northern out the rest of the Old Testament. The northern Begin with the memory verse in the kingdom of Israel? kingdom—consisting of the remaining 10 tribes— Learn the Word section became known as Israel. The only hope to heal inside this handout. this division would be to bring about true healing 3 Solomon worshipped the false gods of and forgiveness through the Lion of Judah—the his wives—this is called ______. King of Kings who has come to sit on the throne Israel of David as the perfect ruler. King Go to the Online Resource Page for more information. Rehoboam

Judah 1) Solomon disobeyed God. 2) Jeroboam, Solomon’s servant. 3) Idolatry. 3) servant. Solomon’s Jeroboam, 2) God. disobeyed Solomon 1)

Copyright © 2013 Answers in Genesis. AnswersBibleCurriculum.com All rights reserved. See terms in “Limited License to Reproduce.” Printed in China. Answers in Genesis | PO Box 510 • Hebron, KY 41048 Grades 1 & 2 • Year 2 • Quarter 2 • Lesson 9 Finish the Phrase What Does God Demand? Fill in the missing letters of the words from today’s lesson. The letters Cross out all the Qs, Zs, and Hs to complete the phrase. spell a word that will complete the phrase below. Read the Word ZOHBQEZDHIQEZNHCQE with & Mom Dad WORD BANK Monday (1 Kings 11:2) DISOBEY JUDAH LORD SERVANT Where did Solomon get his wives? ISRAEL KING SILVER God demands ______and Tuesday (1 Kings 11:2) ZTHRQUZSHT. What was God’s warning about these women from other countries? I

Wednesday (1 Kings 11:9) S S L ______.

Obedience, trust. Obedience, eR: w s n Why did God become angry with A Solomon? J E R O Thursday (1 Kings 12:15) U S R K A R The Kingdom Was Divided Who caused this turn of events? Because of Solomon’s disobedience, the kingdom was divided. Color the picture below. Friday (1 Kings 11:42) How long did King Solomon reign? A L A N I L Israel’s king was Jeroboam. Saturday (1 Chronicles 29:10–11) Who is praying in these verses? H V N G S About whom? (This is your memory verse!) E T O R B E Y Because of King Solomon’s sin, the Divided. : Judah’s king

Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom was ______. Answer Israel was Rehoboam. greatness, the power and the glory, the victory and the majesty; for all that the Word with Maria and Her Dad is in heaven and in earth is After all God gave King Well, Maria, we ALL do it— No, it’s not different. God is the Judah Solomon, how could he disobey whenever we disobey God very same now as He was then. He Yours; Yours is the kingdom, God? I would never do that. and His laws. gives us so many blessings and yet we still disobey Him. O Lord, and You are exalted But that’s as head over all. different, Dad! 1 Chronicles 29:11

Why didn’t Jonah want to go to Nineveh when God called Him? Find out in next week’s lesson.