Reflections on I Kings 15-16

We see here a contrast between several kings in Judah and Israel.  Consider:

  • Heart – Abijam’s heart was not wholly true to the Lord (15:3), but Asa’s heart was (15:14). How would you describe your heart?  What other things compete for your heart?  What would it look like to have a heart wholly true to God?
  • Right and Wrong – Asa did what was right in God’s sight (15:11), but Israel’s kings did what was evil in God’s sight (15:26, 34; 16:25, 30). Where do you see this contrast in our world today?  In your own life?