Session 11 2 Kings 17:7-20

GOD JUDGES

FOCUS ATTENTION

share a moment from childhood
where a warning or encouragement coming from a teacher worked well.

Connect:

God gave the people of Israel clear warnings.
Over and over, He sent prophets who preached a message of repentance,
calling for the people to turn from their disobedience and return to God.
Surely the people understood what God wanted them to do.

Ask:

• What kinds of warnings or encouragement worked best for you when coming from a teacher?
• Why do some people ignore the warnings and clues given by a schoolteacher? (p. 93)

Transition:

Today’s session in 2 Kings shows us the consequences a people faced
when they repeatedly reject God.

EXPLORE THE TEXT

Contextualize:

provide a brief summary of 2 Kings 17:1-41.
use Pack Item 1 (Map: The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah)
and Pack Item 7 (Handout: 1, 2 Kings Time Line).