Story of Israel: Test 3

As noted in class, the same basic point is made by the story of Elijah calling down fire on King Ahaziah's soldier and the story of Elisha cursing the boys who jeer him, resulting in bears mauling 42 of them. What is that point?

Prophets must be respected because they speak God's word, and an attack on them is like an attack on God.

What Jewish holiday originates in the events described Esther and is explicitly named in Esther?

Purim

The empire that rises at the end of the 8th century BC and will eventually conquer Israel and take the people away from their land (722 BC) is:

Assyria

What nation, led by Nebuchadnezzar, conquers Judah and takes much of its population into exile (586 BC)?

Babylon

What did the conquerors of Judah (Babylon) do when they conquered Jerusalem?

Burned and looted the temple Tore down the city's walls destroyed the Davidic king's palace

According to Dr Camp, what is the meaning of the king's dream, interpreted by Daniel, of the statue made of gold, silver, bronze, iron, and iron mixed with clay that is destroyed? Dr Camp indicated Daniel's vision of the 4 beasts has the same meaning.

Earthly kingdoms come and go. God's kingdom will crush them all and be an everlasting kingdom.

Based on the biblical text and the class lectures, the Briley book, which of following is TRUE about the temple Solomon built for the LORD?

-Solomon's prayer of dedication for the temple affirms that the temple cannot contain God -Solomon asks that when foreigners pray to YHWH toward this temple that YHWH will hear their prayers -If Israel's sin grows too great, the temple cannot save the people from defeat and exile

Who is Esther?

A Jewish woman who becomes the Persian queen and convinces the king to spare her people

What is TRUE about the transition of the prophetic role from Elijah to Elisha?

Elijah does not die but is taken up in a whirlwind

According to Briley, what does the Minor Prophet Jonah reveal about God's response to nations outside Israel, like Assyria?

God can extend mercy and grace even to pagan nations

Theologically, how does the book of Kings explain the split of the Israelites kingdom?

God divides the kingdom because Solomon marries many foreign women and serves their gods

What is the best characteristic of the way God is described in the book of Esther?

God is not named in the book but the implication is that God is working behind the scenes

According to Briley, how does God's covenant with David "refocus" the covenants with Abraham and with Israel at Sinai?

God's original commitment to bless all nations through his covenant people will give special place to the line of David

When confronted by the prophet Nathan about his sin with Bathsheba and Uriah, how does David respond?

He confesses that he has sinned

When Isaiah has his vision of God in the temple (Isaiah 6), what is his initial reaction?

He cries out and says he is a man of unclean (that is, a sinful man) among a people of unclean lips

What does Israel's king Jeroboam do that becomes THE sin for which all subsequent kings of Israel remain guilty?

He makes calf idols and shines for them

How does Naaman, the Aramean/Syrian commander, respond after he is healed of his leprosy (skin disease)?

He says that there is no God but the God of Israel, and he will sacrifice only to the LORD

Two kings of Judah are especially commended in 2 Kings (none like them before or after), one for trusting fully in the LORD and the other for turning to the LORD with all his heart, soul, and strength. Who are these kings?

Hezekiah and Josiah

What message about Israel and Judah is Jeremiah given from God, which he will illustrates by buying, wearing, burying, the recovering a linen belt (or loin cloth) in Jer 13?

Israel and Judah were made to cling to God, but their worship of other gods makes them useless

Where does Solomon build the temple for the LORD?

Jerusalem

At the end of 2 Kings, what provides a "glimmer of hope" for those who have gone into exile?

King Jehoiachin, a descendent of David, is released from prison and given a place at the royal table, though he remains in exile

what does David tell Solomon to do so that he may prosper and so that the LORD may keep his promise concerning an eternal dynasty?

Observe what the LORD requires in the Law

What problems, which will lead to judgement in Israel, is an issue highlighted by Amos?

Some live in luxurious indulgence while ignoring the poverty and oppression of God's people

In the "contest" between Elijah and Baal's prophets on Mt Carmel, what challenge does Elijah make to Israel?

Stop wavering between God and Baal, decide which one is really God, and follow him

In Isaiah, Amos, Micah, and Hosea, why does God hate or refuse to accept Israel's worship?

Their worship does not affect their lives, so they continue in their sins

what describes the conditions in Israel and Judah during the FIRST HALF of the 8th century BC, when prophets like Amos, Hosea, and Isaiah come on the scene?

There was peace and great prosperity, but the prosperity was often gained unjustly

When Daniel's companions (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego) are threatened with death in a fiery furnace if they don't worship the golden image/idol of the king, how do they respond?

They say God can deliver them, but even if he doesn't they will not worship the image of the king

In Jer (ch 7), why do the people think they are safe in Jerusalem despite their sins and Jeremiah's judgement prophecies?

They say that they have the temple of the LORD

In Daniel, when King Belshazzar sees the writing on the wall ("Mene, mene, tekel, parsin"), what does the message signify in general?

This king's kingdom has been found wanting in God's sight and so will Coe to an end very soon

According to Briley, what is the unifying purpose that runs through Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings?

To demonstrate the tragic fate of Israel (as a whole) is not due to any failure by God, but rather of Israel to adhere to the covenant

who is Jehu

a prophetically anointed king who overthrows the family of Ahab and kills Baal worshippers

The role of prophet of the LORD is best described as

a spokesperson or messenger for God

Israel's prophets spoke only messages of judgment and doom

false, spoke about judgement and hope

In the OT, especially 1-2 Kings and the prophetic books, what is the reason given for the falls of Israel and Judah?

injustice oppression serving other gods

Both Hosea and Jeremiah use what image to convey the covenant faithlessness of God's people?

marriage to an adulterous or unfaithful wife

the OT understanding of "justice" is

someone stepping in to restore the Pearce and well-being of the community

Dr Camp named 2 foundations for prophetic messages. One was the promises got Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. What was the other?

the Torah (Law)

In the NT, all of the following are understood as God's temple

the church (the people) Jesus' body individual Christians NOT the synagogue

One understanding of "righteousness" in the OT has to do with living in right relationship for mutual benefit and blessing

true

The author of 1 Kings says Ahab, king of Israel, did more evil in the eyes of the LORD than any king before him

true

What image does God use for Ezekiel to indicate he must warn God's people of coming judgement, or h his accountable for their blood?

watchman

What does Solomon ask for from God that pleases God?

wisdom