PART 3: Kings, Prophets and Divided Hearts (Weeks 11-22) Week 16 – The Kingdom Divides Memory Verse – 1 Kings 18:21 And Elijah came near to all the people and said, "How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him." And the people did not answer him a word. Christ Connection – Jesus reveals the true God and calls us to wholehearted allegiance.

Questions
  1. What did Rehoboam do when he became king?
  2. What does this passage teach about leadership?
  3. How can we apply the lessons from Rehoboam's leadership choices to our own lives?
A close-up of a wooden yoke resting on the ground, symbolizing the burdens placed upon the people. The background is a soft, blurred landscape of rolling hills at dawn, suggesting a new beginning, yet heavy with the weight of the yoke.
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