The Division of the Kingdom: Lessons in Listening

📖 Introduction

Welcome to this 21-day Bible study on the Division of the Kingdom: Lessons in Listening. Throughout the history of Israel, we see a powerful narrative unfold – a story marked by blessing, warning, obedience, disobedience, pride, and consequences. At the heart of this narrative is the tragic division of the united Kingdom under Saul, David, and Solomon into two separate nations: Israel in the north and Judah in the south.

This division didn’t happen overnight. Instead, it was the result of generational disobedience to God’s commands, a refusal to listen to His prophets, and a hardening of pride in leadership and people alike. God’s warnings were clear, but the people and their kings often chose their own way rather than His. This Bible study will take you day-by-day through key scriptures, focusing on how listening—or failing to listen—to God shaped the destiny of the nation.

As you journey through these lessons, you’ll discover timeless principles about obedience, humility, and the power of God’s Word. You'll see how pride and stubbornness can fracture not only nations but also families and hearts. Most importantly, you will find hope in God's unfailing mercy and His desire to restore relationship when we return to Him with open hearts.

Let this study be a mirror that reveals areas in your own life where God asks you to listen more attentively. May it inspire a renewed heart posture that longs to hear and obey God’s voice above all others.