Discussion Questions
Discuss the story in small groups using the following questions. {10–15 minutes}
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What were God’s people doing that showed they were not keeping their promise to God? Since God promised he would curse them if they didn’t keep their promise, why didn’t God curse them right away? What did God do to try to change their hearts?
Takeaway
God’s patience is for our good, because he wants his people to repent.
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When God was patient, did his people change their hearts and put him first? What did God eventually do when the people refused to turn away from idols?
Takeaway
God cursed his people for breaking their promise.
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Are you able to obey God’s word perfectly? What do people deserve when they sin? How did Jesus take the curse for us?
Takeaway
We deserve curses not blessings, but God sent Jesus to bear the curse for us.
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How is Jesus better than all the kings before him? How is his kingdom different than any kingdom that came before?
Takeaway
In Jesus we have a King after God’s heart who established God’s forever kingdom.
