So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king said, “Come to me again the third day.” And the king answered the people harshly, and forsaking the counsel that the old men had given him, he spoke to them according to the counsel of the young men, saying, “My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to your yoke. My father disciplined you with whips, but I will discipline you with scorpions.” So the king did not listen to the people, for it was a turn of affairs brought about by the LORD that he might fulfill his word, which the LORD spoke by Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
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3 Days
Biblical Wisdom for Life’s Decisions from Rehoboam’s Life Of all King Solomon’s many children, only three are named in Scripture, and one of them, Rehoboam’s story, stands as a powerful lesson for us today. As we study his story over these three days, may we learn to make wiser choices in our lives and leadership.
5 days
How can we make wise decisions when we have our hearts set on many good but opposite desires? How do we know what the will of God is when we need to make life decisions? In this 5-day plan, we will learn how to make wise decisions according to the scriptures.
6 Days
Even though we routinely make decisions and set directions as leaders, knowing God’s will can still be difficult for us. Sometimes, all seems clear until we find that we’re headed the wrong way. At other times, we proceed more cautiously and miss the opportunity God had for us. In this study, we present a 5-step process to help clarify God’s will, even when it seems He is silent.
Even though we routinely make decisions and make plans in life, knowing God’s will can be difficult. Sometimes, all seems clear until we find that we’re headed the wrong way. At other times, we proceed more cautiously, and miss the opportunity God had for us. In this very practical study, we present a 5-step process to help clarify God’s will, even when it seems He is silent.
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