Give Us A King!

This book offers a comprehensive Bible study of the six books of 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, focusing on the reign of over 40 monarchs who ruled over God’s people. it is organized into 17 lessons which traverse the history of the time of the kings from the first king until the end of the kingdom of Judah.

This study covers a period of nearly 450 years and includes:

• The scope of the United and Divided Kingdom
• The Davidic Dynasty
• The kings of Judah and of Israel
• A timeline of the reigns of the kings harmonized to the scripture that supports them
• A review of the good vs. bad kings who reigned
• Historical factors which influenced the reigns of the kings
• How the kingdoms of Israel and Judah ended

Upon completing this Bible Study, the student will have a detailed knowledge of the time of the Kings and the major events, accomplishments and failures of the kings.

This book comes with an integrated workbook.  Throughout the print volumes you will find space to interact with the study materials.  This includes a Genealogical Chart to track the dynasties of the kings, questions with spaces to write answer and application questions with opportunities to write your reflections.

The entire study book includes:

1. Setting the Stage. For each lesson, I’ve written a short introduction that helps you think about the context of what is happening. These sections focus on details about the kings, supporting characters or even world events contemporary to the passages.
2. Reading Plan. Throughout each lesson, you will receive scripture passages to read. Please do so carefully, with attention to the details that each passage provides.
3. Questions & Answers. Paired with the readings, I’ve created a list of questions that will allow you to dive into the actions and attitudes of these kings. Write out your answers in the provided space to create your own personal study reference. You will get to know the kings by answering these questions about their rule and lives.
4. Self-check Answers. After you’ve come up with your answers, look at how I answered each question. This isn’t about right and wrong, but about expanding your understanding the kings and how they ruled. When it made sense, I provided additional context and references about the information.
5. Lesson Summary. As you read the text and answer the questions, pay special attention to questions you might ask and any facts that seem special or notable. Track these observations on the Lesson Summary page. A great practice is to summarize everything you’ve learned in the lesson with a single short sentence or paragraph.
6. Genealogy Chart. Throughout the study, you will build a genealogy chart that documents each of the kings of Judah and Israel, how they relate to one another, and the impact they made.
7. Lesson Application. The purpose of studying God’s Word is always to apply it to your life. Considering what you have studied, consider the application questions and journal your answers in the provided space.

Give Us A King is available in three unique editions.

• Deluxe: This version is an exclusive offering on this website and features a spiro-bound workbook for perfect lay-flat access to every page, extended genealogical materials included and a section on how to lead this study as a small group study or a family Bible study.
• Paperback: Available on Amazon and this website, this edition includes all the instructional materials and an integrated workbook format to support enhanced learning.
• eBook: Available on all the online book stores, this edition includes all the instructional materials and a list of questions . It is intended to be used with the FREE downloadable workbook pages which include the Genealogy Chart, Reading Questions and Application Questions.  Get them here.