ONLINE BIBLE STUDY GUIDE: JEZREEL

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A Mock Trial of Ahab and Jezebel

What crimes did Ahab and Jezebel commit?
What alternatives did they have?
Were there mitigating circumstances?

You will need a panel of judges, a prosecution and defence lawyer and their assistants, and gatherers of evidence.

Excavations in Jezreel     Click for information

• Divide into two groups, one for the defense and one for the prosecution.
• Have each group decide on points for their argument, and imagine points that the other side may raise.
• Choose a member of the group who will speak as a lawyer for its side, and his/her assistants.
• Nominate a panel of judges, and decide on their role.
• Conduct the trial, with an opening address, arguments for both sides, and summary.
• Listen to feedback from the panel of judges.

Assisted Suicide

David Plays for King Saul     Click for information

When Saul sees that death is inevitable, he asks his fellow-soldier to kill him. The soldier refuses, and Saul is forced to kill himself.

• Was Saul justified in committing suicide?
• Should the soldier have helped him?
• Is it ever permissible to help someone commit suicide?
• What might be the repercussions for someone who helps a friend/relative to die?

Courage in Today’s World

Discuss instances in your own life when you have needed great courage. Describe one incident, then answer the following questions:

• What helped you in this situation?
• On whom did you rely?
• What were the results for your own self-confidence?

Debate

Ruined Buildings in Jezreel  Click for information

Topic: That more can be achieved by a benevolent dictatorship than by a democracy.

• Divide into two groups, one to take the affirmative side and one the negative side.
• Have each group decide on points for their own side, and consider points that the other side might raise.
• Choose the speakers for each group.
• Nominate the chairperson and explain their role.
• Make sure everyone understands the debating rules.
• Choose the judging panel.
• Debate the issue.
• Listen to feedback from the panel.
• Discuss reactions to the debate.

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'Saul Falls on his Sword' - James Tissot                                  Click for information