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What Is the Book of 1 Kings?
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Michael Whitworth

What Is the Book of 1 Kings?

Michael Whitworth

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English
Start2finish Books
07 April 2026
Religion & beliefs: general interest (Children's&YA); Educational: Religious studies: Christianity
Series: Kids' Guides to God's Word
The book of 1 Kings is one of the Bible's most dramatic stories. But how do you teach it to your kids?

Stretching from Solomon's golden age to Elijah's showdown on Mount Carmel, 1 Kings covers some of the highest highs and lowest lows in all of Scripture. The wisest man who ever lived builds the most spectacular temple the world has ever seen-then throws it all away for foreign gods. A united kingdom tears itself in two over a single foolish speech. Prophets call down fire from heaven, raise the dead, and outrun chariots. And a wicked queen nearly succeeds in wiping out the worship of God altogether.

But this isn't just an ancient political thriller. It's a book about what happens when God's people stop listening to God's word. It's about the difference between wisdom and obedience-and how having one without the other leads to ruin. And it's a story that keeps asking the same question from beginning to end: Is there a king worthy of the throne?

What Is the Book of 1 Kings? makes this sweeping narrative accessible for today's young readers. Written in a warm, conversational style that doesn't shy away from hard questions or talk down to kids, this guide walks through all twenty-two chapters of 1 Kings with:

Engaging illustrations from pop culture-from The Lord of the Rings to Inside Out to The Hunger Games-that connect biblical themes to stories kids already know and love Honest engagement with difficult content-handling topics like political corruption, religious compromise, and the cost of standing alone for the truth in age-appropriate ways that spark real conversations Real-life application-helping kids see how the failures of Israel's kings and the courage of God's prophets speak to their own struggles with peer pressure, compromise, and trusting God when it feels like nobody else is

Whether your child is learning what it means to stand for the truth when everyone disagrees, wrestling with why smart people make terrible choices, or ready to explore one of the Bible's most action-packed books, What Is the Book of 1 Kings? will show them that the God who answered by fire on Carmel and spoke in a whisper on Horeb is still the God whose word never fails.

Perfect for family reading, church classes, or independent study.
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Imprint:   Start2finish Books
Volume:   11
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 7mm
Weight:   154g
ISBN:   9781971767178
ISBN 10:   1971767174
Series:   Kids' Guides to God's Word
Pages:   128
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 13 to 18 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Preschool (0-5)
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Michael Whitworth is the author of several books and commentaries exploring the depth and wonder of Scripture. A graduate of Freed-Hardeman University, he preaches for the Newport Avenue Church of Christ in Bend, Oregon. When he isn't writing, he finds joy in simple things-reading a good book, capturing landscapes through his camera lens, or guzzling coffee (with a jar of M&Ms close by).

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