November 16th Resource Guide

The Kingdom Divides

9 a.m.

Please arrive by 8:30 a.m. Downloadable PDF Lesson Plans for 9:00 a.m. Service:

10:45 a.m.

Please arrive by 10:15 a.m. Downloadable PDF Lesson Plans for 10:45 a.m. Service:

Leader Devo

Before you start this lesson, I invite you to read 1 Kings 12. 

As we lean into learning and teaching how God speaks to us, there might be some pretty cringey moments for each of us as we read this passage—moments when we read God’s Word and say, “You know what? I’d never do that!” 

The truth is, at some point all of us have heard God’s voice and then proceeded to do something that goes against His good ways. Maybe we didn’t make golden calves or behave cruelly and inhumanely, but we knew what God wanted us to do and did the opposite. 

This passage prompted me to reflect on a few things, and as you prepare for this lesson, I invite you to reflect with me: 

Who do you go to for wise counsel? Is their counsel trustworthy? 

Is your first response to serve or to look for who might serve you? 

You might not be single-handedly trying to keep a kingdom together, but your choices and the advice you listen to matters. Pray that God increases in the areas you need so you hear Him and serve Him well. 

—Andrae Jones 

Nextgen Pastor

Contributor to Wonder Ink 

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Word of Wonder:

Come near to God, and he will come near to you.

—James 4:8a

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  • Heather Zweifel

    Heather Zweifel is the Ministry Director for Early Childhood Ministry at Stonebriar Community Church. Heather coordinates curriculum, special events, and volunteers for children birth through kindergarten.

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