What do we think of the kings we read in 1 & 2 Kings? In my experience, we use the same summaries we were taught at Kids@Church: this king was good; that one was bad. This one was wise; that one was fat…and so forth. In 1 Kings 12, we learn about the kings that split Israel into two. On first reading, we might say they are just ‘bad kings’, but perhaps there is something to be said about us through their examples.
This Sunday, we will take a closer look at Rehoboam and Jeroboam to see how their choices are a result of feelings and beliefs that we sometimes share. Ultimately, we will compare these to Jesus - the Servant King - who came to earth, not to be served but to serve. This is the way we should live and the King we should follow!
Preacher: Josiah Kappert
