Christopher Olamiji Taiwo

Q25. What is the danger of Christian leaders identifying themselves too closely with political leaders? What do the Christian leaders hope to gain from the association? What do the political leaders hope to gain? What is the effect on the church and Christ's work if these political leaders are ungodly men? How can Christians work for good through politics without being corrupted by a quest for power? The of Christian leaders identifying too closely with the political leaders are numerous, because would be carried away by their interests and speak or prophesied without God involved. The Christian leaders want to be popular, influential and money. The political leaders gained support of the members votes from the Christian leaders. Christians can work for good through politics without being corrupt by a quest for power through prayer and trust in God's Word.

Q24. (1 Kings 22:29; 2 Chronicles 19:2) Why do you think Jehoshaphat goes into battle alongside Ahab, even after he hears Micaiah's prophecy? What kind of weaknesses in Jehoshaphat's character does this decision suggest?King Jehoshaphat went to battle alongside Ahab and because of his love for his son father in law and for the Israelites even after he heard Micaiah's prophecy. The weaknesses in king Jehoshaphat is his love for God and humanity.

Q23. (1 Kings 22:10-28) What kinds of pressures is Micaiah experiencing as he prophesies before Kings Ahab and Jehoshaphat? What is his danger from men? What is his danger from Yahweh? Why are the true prophets of the Old Testament so honored by Jesus? (Matthew 5:12; 23:31-32, 37; Luke 11:50-51; 13:34). Micaiah experienced pressures of humiliation from both prophet Zedekiah and King Ahab as he prophesies before kings Ahab and Jehoshaphat. He danger from men death and danger from is to be removed from as true prophet of God if he fails to speak the truth. The true prophets of old testament are honored by Jesus Christ because they representatives and mouth of God.

Q22. (1 Kings 22:2-9) Why does Jehoshaphat want to consult an actual prophet of Yahweh before going into battle? What does this tell us about his discernment of Ahab's prophets? Of his desire to be obedient to God? Jehoshaphat want to consult an actual prophet of Yahweh because he wants to God's mind before going into the battle. It tells us about the his discernment of Ahab prophets as he suspect that the 400 prophets are speaking what the king Ahab want to hear.

Q21. (1 Kings 21:27-29) How does Ahab's humbling himself affect God's response? Do you think Ahab truly repented? How does God relenting in his judgment trouble some people's view of predestination? Ahab humble himself by tore his clothes and walk in meekness affect God's response. Yes Ahab truly repented. God relented in His judgment trouble some people view of predestination by changing His mind towards Ahab and shift the punishment over to his children.

Q20. (1 Kings 21:26; Colossians 3:5; Ephesians 5:5) What is the modern-day equivalent of idolatry? In what ways is greed similar to worshipping a false god? How does greed keep us from being true disciples of Jesus? In the modern day the equivalent of idolatry are the worldly life, such as fornication, adultery and other evil desires contrary to holy life. Greed is similar to worshipping a false god, because a greed man is an evil man, they are so concerned about their money than God. Greed keep us being a true disciple of Jesus Christ because we are so much concerned about the money and property than things of God.

Q19. (1 Kings 21:22) How responsible are kings, politicians, leaders, and parents for leading those under them into sin? Can you think of any examples? How serious is this? Is it appropriate for leaders to be held to a higher moral standard than others? Leaders or parents responsible can lead those under them into sin because they are the mirror they are looking at and whatever they do they will surely followed. The great example is parents and their children at home. It's appropriate for leaders to be held to the higher moral standards than others.

Q18. (1 Kings 21:20) What is the danger of giving ourselves over to sin? How does that make us a slave to sin? What kind of opening does that give the devil? The danger of giving ourselves over to sin is becoming a slave to sin and live a wicked life. It make us a slave to sin because we lost the grace of God in our lives and indulge all evil actions. It gives devil the ability to control our life and manipulate us.

(1 Kings 21:4-16) Do you think Ahab is actually depressed? How does Jezebel fix his depression? Why does she do so? Is Ahab responsible for Jezebel's corrupt actions to obtain Naboth's vineyard? Are the elders responsible for suborning perjury? Ahab was actually depressed. Jezebel cheers he up gives him food and drinks then wrote a letter on behalf of her husband to the elders. Ahab was responsible for Jezebel's corrupt actions to obtain Naboth's vineyard. The elder are responsible for suborning perjury.

. (1 Kings 21:1-3) Why does Ahab want Naboth's vineyard? Is there anything wrong with his proposal to Naboth? Why does Naboth refuse his offer? Ahab want Naboth's vineyard because he wants it to plant vegetables and very close to his palace. nothing wrong in the proposal to Another because it is not for free. Naboth refused the offer because it was his inheritance.

(1 Kings 20:23-30) Why do you think God seems to enjoy helping the Israelites in impossible situations? Why do you think God whittled Gideon's army down to 300 men? (Judges 7:1-8). What impossible situations are you facing in your life that need God's intervention? God enjoys helping the Israelites in impossible situations to increase their faith in Him and prove to them and the opponent that He is the creator of the universe both hills and valleys belong to Him. God wants to prove Gideon and his people that He is not depend on numbers in fighting any battles. I believed in God of possibilities, the impossible situations nowadays is how people are not willing or real serve God faithfully by focusing on the eternity than looking for worldly things and miracles no more focus on the words of God especially in the third world.

(1 Kings 20:13-14) Why would God send his prophet to instruct a corrupt king and an apostate people so they might win a battle against the Syrians? What purpose is stated in verse 13? What is Ahab's reaction? What does that tell you about his religious piety or faith? God send His prophet to instruct a corrupt king and an apostate people because He wants to prove to the king that He is God the creator of the universe and all things in it including humanity and nothing is impossible with Him. The purpose of the statement in verse 13 is tell the corrupt king and the people that He is in charge of the universe and that He is the real God. Ahab believes that God will do it as he knew God is capable to do everything He wishes to do. He teaches us that despite the his religion he still has faith in God, likewise us should be strong in our faith in God.

(1 Kings 19:18) Why is a parent's rebuke difficult for a child to listen to? Why is God's rebuke difficult for us to listen to? How does a loving but sharp rebuke help our children? How does God's rebuke help us? What would it take for you to embrace God's rebuke like Solomon's "wise man" (Proverbs 9:8). The parent's rebuked are very difficult to the children because it's restricted them to their wishes which lead to destruction unknowns to them but at the end bring everlasting joy. Likewise when God rebuked us it is so difficult for us to listen because of lack of understanding and the nature inherited but after complying we are joyful and grateful to God. God rebuked help us to be fruitful, guide us to be a good person as God wants us to be, (2 Timothy 3:16-17 and Hebrews 12:5-6). It will take us spirit of humility and love to embrace God's rebuke because of our stubbornness.

1 Kings 19:17-19) Why do you think the author contrasts the "still small voice" to the wind, earthquake, and fire? How does God's voice comfort and renew Elijah? Why is it easy to miss God when his voice is gentle and quiet The author contrast the still small voice to wind, earthquake and fire because there are of different. The still voice allow us to pay close attention to get a better understanding of the message. God's voice comfort and renew Elijah because he thought he was alone and that God had abandoned him. It's easy to miss God when His voice is gentle and quiet because of distraction or depression with many things going on in our minds.

. (1 Kings 19:14) In what ways does self-pity prevent us from discerning the Lord's voice? What is the relationship of self-pity to pride? To entitlement? How does a sense of entitlement stand in the way of true discipleship? Seif-pity prevent us from hearing the voice of the Lord because self-pity make us think we have done this better of our ability. Self-pity and pride are related because, its make us believe that we are done well to our best knowledge and ability than others could do. The sense of entitlement stand in the way of discipleship as right or due for a reward after success jobs well done.

(1 Kings 18:40) When we repent before the Lord, why is it important to put away the things that facilitate and tempt us back into our old life of sin? Yes, we want to avoid extremism. But what is the value of a clear break with evil? What is the danger of not making a clear break with evil? When we repent before the Lord, it is important to away old life or nature in order to inherit eternal life and share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ, (2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 and colossians 3:5-11). The value of clear break with is the eternal life and to living with our Lord Jesus Christ in His kingdom which is the kingdom of God. The danger of not making a clear break with evil is the second death and live hell of fire for unlimited life.

(1 Kings 18:37; Malachi 4:5-6) In what way does Elijah have a ministry of "turning hearts back again," of calling for true repentance? How was this fulfilled in Elijah's successor John the Baptist? (Mark 1:4-6). Why is this an important ministry for pastors and evangelists? Elijah ministry turning hearts back again was through his commitment, boldness and courage to challenge the idols worshippers to proof the ability of real God during the contest between himself and prophets of the baal. The end result turns the Israelites hearts to their God. It was fulfilled in his successor John the Baptist when he called out the Israelites for repentance according to the book of Mark 1:4-6. It is important ministry to the pastors and evangelists because it is the great commission commanded by our Lord and savior Jesus Christ before He left.

What is the significance of Elijah "rebuilding" the altar of Yahweh? The significance of Elijah rebuilding the altar of Yahweh is to restore and reconcile the Israelites to their God and to show them the difference between real God and false gods. What rebuilding needs to be done in your own worship practices? The rebuilding needs in my own worship is the power to worship and pray in the spirit. Your church's? The rebuilding needs in my church is unity, love and prayers What has caused your "altar" or practice of worshipping and living before the Lord to be broken down? How will you repair it The causes in the secularism and world situation of struggling. The only thing that can repair this is the Lord Himself and through serious prayers and undiluted words of God in revival.

The appropriate role of common sense in our lives is vitally importance because common sense is not common it's the ability to think deeply about an matter or issue of getting results. The common sense is not a supplement or to contradict our faith in God because it is only strong faith in God's ability to work miracles outside the natural order.

According to the verses 10 and 11the promises are restoration, eternity, favour and forgiveness of our sins, because of the blood of His son Jesus Christ.

Peter says we should, to be self-controlled, be alert, resist devil and standing firm in faith. It is similar because Paul also asked us we should stand firm in faith.

It is very important to be aware of Satan's existence because he is the enemy of our soul. The verse taught us how dangerous devil is to our life. The teaching is very important because it keeps us alive and awareness of Satan devices.

According to the verse I will cast all my fear on Jesus Christ. The casting all my fear on Him because He cares for me. I will do that through prayers. I will apply the vese's instruction in my life humbling myself and pray constantly because I know Him care.

The promises are restoration, eternity, favour and forgiveness of our sins, because of the blood of His son Jesus Christ.