Prophets and Kings -- Study Guide

Chapter 27: Ahaz

1. What appalling conditions prevailed during the reign of King Ahaz in Judah? PK-SG 30.1

2. In what ways are modern Christians still “in danger of falling into habits of formalism and of forgetting to show mercy”? Why do people prefer formalism to mercy? PK-SG 30.2

3. According to Christ, what are the two basic principles of God’s law? How does this affect your desire to keep God’s commandments? PK-SG 30.3

4. How did the faithlessness of Ahaz at a time of crisis lead to disaster for his nation? What can we learn from his mistakes? PK-SG 30.4