1. Character Study:
Jeroboam
1 Kings 11:27-40

2. C H A R A C T E R
S T U D Y
JEROBOAM

3. God Will Make Him King! JEROBOAM Solomon worshiped idols (11:31)
C H A R A C T E R
S T U D Y
JEROBOAM
God Will Make Him King!
Solomon worshiped idols (11:31)
Did not walk in God’s ways (11:33)
Solomon allowed to die as king (11:34)
Jeroboam would be made king (11:37)
* God saw great things in Jeroboam.
* God’s attitude toward Solomon.

4. The Nation Divides JEROBOAM 1 Kings 12:1-4 1 Kings 12:14-15
C H A R A C T E R
S T U D Y
JEROBOAM
The Nation Divides
1 Kings 12:1-4
1 Kings 12:14-15
1 Kings 12:20
1 Kings 12:22-24

5. He did not learn from Solomon.
C H A R A C T E R
S T U D Y
JEROBOAM
He did not learn from Solomon.
1 Kings 12:26-27
He changed the object of worship (12:28)
He changed the place of worship (12:29)
He changed the priesthood (12:31)
He changed the feasts (12:32-33)
He led the people to sin (12:33)

6. Signs given to Jeroboam (13:3-6)
C H A R A C T E R
S T U D Y
JEROBOAM
God responds to his sin.
1 Kings 13:2
Signs given to Jeroboam (13:3-6)
1 Kings 13:8-10
Jeroboam did not learn.

7. He will not obey. JEROBOAM 1 Kings 14:2-16
C H A R A C T E R
S T U D Y
JEROBOAM
He will not obey.
1 Kings 14:2-16
God’s judgment on Jeroboam’s house (14:9-12)
God’s judgment on Israel (14:15-16)

8. Lessons For Us JEROBOAM Our potential can only be accomplished
C H A R A C T E R
S T U D Y
JEROBOAM
Lessons For Us
Our potential can only be accomplished
when obedient.
Knowing God’s word does not mean
we will obey.
Stubborn selfishness leads to destruction.
God will be honored by His people.
God keeps His word.

9. Conclusion JEROBOAM Are you walking in God’s ways,
C H A R A C T E R
S T U D Y
JEROBOAM
Conclusion
Are you walking in God’s ways,
doing what is right in His sight?
Obey the gospel of Jesus Christ!