Day 126 One Year Bible Read Along

1 Kings 21-22:

Summary: In 1 Kings 21-22, King Ahab covets a vineyard belonging to Naboth, who refuses to sell it. Jezebel, Ahab's wife, orchestrates Naboth's death through false accusations, enabling Ahab to take the vineyard. However, God sends Elijah to denounce Ahab's actions and prophesy his death. Later, Ahab joins forces with King Jehoshaphat to battle the Arameans, despite warnings from the prophet Micaiah. Ahab is killed in battle, fulfilling Elijah's prophecy.

Key People:

• King Ahab of Israel
• Queen Jezebel
• Naboth
• Prophet Elijah
• King Jehoshaphat of Judah
• Prophet Micaiah

Key Places:

• Israel
• Samaria
• Ramoth-Gilead

Key Events:

• Ahab's coveting of Naboth's vineyard
• Jezebel's orchestration of Naboth's death
• Elijah's prophecy of Ahab's demise
• The alliance between Ahab and Jehoshaphat
• Micaiah's warning to Ahab
• Ahab's death in battle

Questions to Consider:

1. What does Ahab and Jezebel's actions reveal about their character and the spiritual state of Israel?
2. How does Elijah's prophecy and its fulfillment demonstrate God's sovereignty and justice?
3. What lessons can we learn from Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab, despite the warnings from Micaiah?

Luke 23:26-56:

Summary: In Luke 23:26-56, Jesus is crucified between two criminals at a place called Golgotha. Despite the ridicule and humiliation he faces, Jesus forgives those responsible for his crucifixion. One of the criminals acknowledges Jesus' innocence and is promised paradise. Jesus dies, and darkness falls over the land. Joseph of Arimathea obtains permission to bury Jesus' body in a new tomb.

Key People:

• Jesus Christ
• Simon of Cyrene
• The two criminals
• The Roman soldiers
• Joseph of Arimathea

Key Places:

• Golgotha
• Jerusalem

Key Events:

• Jesus' crucifixion between two criminals
• Jesus' forgiveness of those responsible for his crucifixion
• The repentance of one criminal and Jesus' promise of paradise
• Jesus' death and the darkness that falls over the land
• The burial of Jesus' body by Joseph of Arimathea

Questions to Consider:

1. How does Jesus' forgiveness of those responsible for his crucifixion demonstrate his divine love and mercy?
2. What can we learn from the interaction between Jesus and the repentant criminal?
3. How do the events surrounding Jesus' crucifixion and burial foreshadow his resurrection?