Bible 105 Final Exam Study Guide

101. Why are the Minor prophets called "minor"?

Their messages are not "minor" as far as content is concerned; "minor" refers only to their size.

25. What is the period and transition time of the book of 1 Samuel?

There is a transition of leadership first from the priest Eli to the judge Samuel, then from the judge Samuel to the king Saul, and then from Saul to David. These books recount the stories of Samuel, Saul, and David. Saul's reign began between 1050-1030 B.C. and ended in 1010.

64. What is the 8-fold purpose of Proverbs?

1. to teach people wisdom and discipline 2. to help them understand the insights of the wise. 3. to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives 4. to help them do what is right, just, and fair. 5. give insight to the simple 6. knowledge and discernment to the young. 7. become even wiser. 8. receive guidance

16. Who is Micah in the book of Judges?

A man who stole his mother's money, put and idol in his house, and then installed his son as priest.

112. What is God portrayed as in Nahum and who is being judged?

As a warrior who fights for those who trust in him As the strong and close refuge for those who trust in Him.

31. What do we know about Samuel's sons?

He made his sons judges in Israel

105. In Joel, what is the Day of the Lord and what are the other implications of it? Describe the context of which Joel ministered.

He ministered during a time when drought and a plague of locusts had devastated the economy. His message was that God will judge and save. Prepare for the day of the lord. The day of the Lord back then was when the drought and plague of locusts came to Judah. Joel calls the people to repent. The day of the Lord will be when God sends his spirit. He will transform and empower His people so that they can follow Him. God will defeat all evil. He will make right what was made wrong. God will renew all of creation and establish a new Eden for His people.

83. What was the name of the scribe that assisted Jeremiah?

His name was Baruch

29. How did Israel misuse the Ark of the Covenant? What people group captured the Ark? Who died because he touched the ark?

Hophni and Phinehas allowed the Ark of the covenant to be used as a "good luck charm", it was captured by the Philistines. When it was returned, Uzzah was struck dead when he touched the ark to try and stabilize it. You can't touch holy things with unholy hands.

81. What kingdom did Jeremiah prophecy to? What did he accuse the people of?

Jeremiah is addressing the nation of Judah. This is a promise to a nation and not to any one individual. Judah has broken the covenant and violated the terms of the Torah. They are guilty of prostitution, promiscuity, and unfaithfulness. Their leaders have abandoned the Torah and social injustice is rampant. Inside Jerusalem - Worship of God and sacrifice to God is practiced as is custom. Outside of Jerusalem - Worship of other gods and even child sacrifice is practiced.

88. What three things are gone and what question does that raise for Jeremiah?

Jerusalem, the city of God, was gone. The temple, the place that symbolized God's presence among his people, was gone. The religious rituals were gone. Everything was gone and people wondered if God was gone too.

55. Who is Job and how was he described?

Job is a man and servant of the Lord who is singled out by God himself and is described as blameless and upright.

6. Describe the battle at Ai.

Joshua sent about 1,000 soldiers for the battle ai Israel was defeated, the men of Ai killed 36 Israelites Israel lost men in the first battle because someone had stolen from Jericho. The person was found and stoned along with his family. Israel's Failure to be obedient to God led to their loss in the battle of Ai.

84. What did Jeremiah's prophecies lead to?

Judah goes into exile.

Describe the events that led up to the Israelites rebuilding the temple. Who led the first and second trip from Babylon?

Cyrus, King of Persia, conquered the Babylonian Kingdom in 538 B.C. and reversed the policy of exile followed by the Babylonians and thus let people return to their lands. The three components of the edict issued by Cyrus, King of Persia that allowed Jews back to Jerusalem were that Jews be allowed to return to Jerusalem, that the Temple be rebuilt, and that the Jews have the sacred vessels that were stolen by Nebuchadnezzar be restored. 538 B.C. Jews first returned under Zerubbabel 458 B.C. Jews returned under Ezra

33. Describe David and Saul's relationship. Describe David's reaction to Saul's death.

David is anointed and introduced to Saul's court David defeats Goliath and after this victory, David became one of Saul's leading military men. The people loved him, as did Saul's men. Saul suspected David because of his jealousy of David. He viewed David more as a rival than a faithful servant Saul became jealous of David's popularity and sought to kill him, and David spent several years as a fugitive. David was best friends with Saul's son Jonathon and married his daughter Michal. Saul's death on Mount Gilboa prepared the way for David to occupy Israel's throne, Through this, David lamented over his death.

26. Describe Eli and his two sons and how the Lord dealt with them. How did they die?

Eli the priest had two sons - Hophni and Phinehas. Both men were scoundrels who stole the sacrifices from God and committed adultery in the tabernacle. •They allowed the Ark of the covenant to be used as a "good luck charm" in hopes that it would help them defeat the Philistines.•The Israelites lose to the Philistines. Hophni and Phinehas die in battle. When Eli hears of their death, he falls over backwards and dies.

40. Which nations captured the Northern and Southern kingdom individually?

Assyria conquers Israel (the Northern Kingdom) Babylon attacks Judah (the Southern Kingdom)

4. List the significant details about Joshua's life given in class. List how he is the new Moses.

Challenges Israel to obey the commands of God (Josh. 1) . Sends spies into the land of Canaan. (Josh. 2). Leads Israel across the Jordan River. (Josh. 3-4). Israel promises to be loyal to Joshua as He was with Moses (Josh. 1:5). God promises to be loyal to Joshua's leadership (Josh. 1:16-18). Re-instituted the Passover and the rite of circumcision (Josh. 5:2-10). Wrote the Law on tablets of stone (Josh. 8:32). Re-established the Covenant (Josh. 24:1-25).

58. What was God's response to Job?

God does not tell Job why he permitted the suffering. He simply reminds Job of two basic truths: · The greatness of God is beyond human comprehension. · Human beings are weak and limited.

119. What comes after the exiles and prophets?

Malachi is the last prophet before John the Baptist. Not a word is heard from God through the prophets for 400 years. After this 400 years, Jesus's story on earth starts.

111. Who was the only minor prophet to be sent to the north and south?

Micah

110. List the promises made in the book of Micah. What two cities did Micah minister to primarily?

Micah ministered to Jerusalem and Samaria. God promises hope. He will preserve a small group of people who will remain loyal to Him. He will use this minority to rebuild his people. God promises a time when he will restore more than Judah. A new and expanded people of God will be led by a just and merciful shepherd. Under his guidance and care, this new community will live securely and eternally. He promises that a ruler will come from Bethlehem

61. List and describe every type of Psalm and give examples of each kind.

Penitential: Confess sins - Psalms 6, 32, 51, 102, 130 Wisdom: Consider right choices - Psalms 1, 37, 49, 73, 127 Messianic: Anticipate Christ - Psalms 22, 89, 110 Imprecatory: Call on God to judge - Psalms 35, 58, 109, 137 Lament: Cry to God - Psalms 4, 12, 26, 57, 88 Praise: Thanks for deliverance - Psalms 18, 30, 34, 116, 138 Praise: Praise for God himself - Psalms 103, 113, 117, 146

21. What does Naomi change her name to and what is the meaning of the name?

Naomi says to call her Mara because her life is one of death and tragedy.

71. What contributed to Solomon losing his spiritual life?

Near the end of his life, Solomon lost his spiritual moorings and began to worship the gods of his foreign wives.

108. What is the smallest book in the Old Testament?

Obadiah

18. What nationality was Ruth? Where did Naomi and her family flee to?

Ruth was a Moabite, Naomi's family fled to Moab to escape the famine in Bethlehem.

23. Who was Ruth's son, grandson, and great-grandson?

Ruth's son Obed will become the father of Jesse who will become the father of David. aka King David

28. List the first three kings of Israel in order.

Saul, David, Solomon

66. Why are Proverbs not Promises?

Sin has damaged the created order so that sometimes things don't happen as they should. We are created beings and our perception of the workings of the world designed by an infinite Creator is bound to be limited and even faulty. God is always free to work behind the scenes and beyond the rules of nature to accomplish his purposes.

74. What does the title "Song of Songs" indicate?

The Song of Songs is a collection of love poems that tell of the story of young love. It moves from courtship to wedding to maturing marriage.

118. What is described of the remnant in Malachi and why?

The faithful minority about whom God has written in the book of remembrance, is the remnant of God.

107. Summarize the message of Obadiah. What is Edom? What does their downfall point to?

The message is the pronounced judgement against Edom and God's vengeance. Edom is Israel's brother nation that is not really brotherly. Edom had too much pride in their location, alliances, and wisdom. Their downfall points to God's vengeance and the coming of God's Kingdom.

102. List which set of Minor Prophets ministered to the northern kingdom and the southern kingdom and pre and post exile.

The prophets Jonah, Amos, and Hosea ministered in the Northern Kingdom before the Assyria attack. The prophets Joel, Micah, Zephaniah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Obadiah ministered to the Southern Kingdom prior to Babylonian captivity. Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi ministered to the Jewish remnant after their return from exile.

69. What word did Solomon use to describe life? (Hebrew and English)

thirty-eight times in the book of Ecclesiastes Solomon says, "everything is meaningless; completely meaningless!" in Hebrew the phrase reads something like "hevel, hevel, everything is utterly hevel." what does "hevel" mean? hevel means "vapor" or "smoke"

32. List and explain the two events caused Saul's reign to be rejected by God.

Two reasons Disobedience Against the commands of God & the instructions of Samuel, Saul offers a sacrifice. (1 Sam. 13) Rejection Saul defies God's direct command to destroy the Amalekites by sparing their king and their best. Because Saul rejected God's authority God had rejected Saul. (1 Sam. 15)

10. Describe how the promise land was divided among the Israelites. How many cities of refuge were there? What was their function?

A. East Bank · 2 and 1/2 tribes (Gad, Reuben, and half of Manasseh) settle on the east bank. B. West Bank · 9 and 1/2 tribes (Asher, Naphtali, Zebulun, Issachar, Ephraim, Benjamin, Dan, Judah, Simeon, half of Manasseh). The Levites (Priests) were given no land. The Levites were assigned towns and fields within the territory of the other tribes. Everyone needed access to those charged with communicating God's Word. · The Old Testament presents Canaan as God's special possession, on which he settled the descendants of Abraham. · Each tribe's holdings were given to them. Then the tribal territory was subdivided and distributed to clans and families by lots. (Drawing straws) fair. "I have what I have because God gave that to me". · Because God controlled the fall of the lots, each Israelite felt that God personally provided his or her home. Cities of Refuge · Six cities of Refuge are established. They are a demonstration of God's desire for both justice and mercy. · Cities of refuge were established within one day's journey of any Israelite. · A person who killed another could flee there and be safe until community elders determined whether the death was intentional or by accident. · Protected from revenge.

27. Why did Israel want a king?

"Then Samuel said to all the people of Israel, "If you want to return to the Lord with all your hearts, get rid of your foreign gods and your images of Ashtoreth. Turn your hearts to the Lord and obey him alone; then he will rescue you from the Philistines." 1 Sam. 7:3 Israel responded to Samuel's challenge and served the Lord throughout Samuel's lifetime. As Samuel got old, he made his sons judges in Israel. However, Israel rejected this idea and asked Samuel for a King instead.

54. How did the book resolve? Which feast was established?

Day 1: The Jews put to death Haman's sons and other Persian officer who joined with Haman in his plan to kill all of the Jews. Day 2: The Jews put to death anyone in the kingdom who was seeking to execute the Jews. Esther and Mordecai establish the Feast of Purim in order to commemorate the deliverance of the Jews from their enemies.

8. How did God specifically prepare Joshua for Jericho?

by saying that He would give Joshua every land he set foot on and that He would never leave or forsake him. Joshua's job was to trust God, follow and know His command, and to know that God would be with him

19. How is Boaz and Ruth specifically described in the book of Ruth?

man and woman of noble character.

30. Who was Samuel? Describe the significance of his birth. Who is his life contrasted with?

Birth: Samuel's birth was a blessing of God to his mother Hannah who prayed to the Lord for a child. Commitment: Hannah dedicated Samuel to the Lord and when he was old enough he went to serve the Lord in the Tabernacle. Call: God was going to replace Eli's sons with Samuel because of the sins of Eli's sons. Contrast: God's blessing on Samuel's life stands in contrast to God's rejection of Eli's son's.

116. Summarize Zechariah's massage. Which part is similar to Haggai's? List the titles of Christ found in Zechariah. What did the temple signify?

Both Zechariah and Haggai address the same issue of temple building. Zechariah's message places more emphasis on heart realities and therefore is futuristic, universal and inward. His vision gazes all the way into the Messianic reign on a renewed planet Earth. Zechariah has the most information about Christ in the Old Testament after Isaiah. Zechariah gives details of Christ's first and second coming. Zechariah uses the title Lord of Hosts when talking about God over 60 times. The Temple represents God's dwelling with the people, it was necessary for the Israelites to fulfill their calling as a worshipping community

100. Daniel consulted the writings of what prophet?

Daniel consults Jeremiah's scroll

96. How many generations did Daniel and his friends change the culture of?

Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego changed the religious belief of Babylon for two generations because they drew a line and wouldn't step over it. They set and lived by God's standards. They trusted Him to be faithful in their circumstances. ‣The common spiritual activity in their lives is prayer. They did not fear the throne of men because they boldly went before the throne of God.

36. What was God's response to David wanting to build the temple?

David's desire was to replace the "temporary" Tabernacle with a permanent Temple; A permanent place for God to dwell. God rejects David's offer to build him a house and instead tells David He will build him a dynasty.

49. What significant spiritual activity is represented in the life of Nehemiah?

Nehemiah is an example praying without ceasing vs. quiet time prayers.

86. Describe the context of Lamentations.

The situation described in Lamentations fits the circumstances of Jeremiah's day. All of the things God's people had been trusting in were gone.

50. What important character of the Bible does Esther not mention?

This book does not mention God by name.

5. List and give detail about the three campaigns in Joshua. Which generation was involved in these campaigns and how were they described? What were the lessons learned?

1. Central Campaign - Contrasted by the battles at Jericho and Ai. 2. Southern Campaign - Initiated by the deceit of the Gibeonites and highlighted by a hailstorm & the sun standing still. 3. Northern Campaign - Emphasis on the totality of the destruction. The differences: · Jericho - God is faithful and He will deliver His people. Israel simply needs to trust and wait on God. · Ai - Israel's Failure to be obedient to God led to their loss in the battle of Ai. · The Point - It is only as Israel is obedient to God and trusts in His commands and plan will they inherit the land. The new generation is not like the previous one - they are Bold, Courageous, and Obedient.

82. Know what was shared about the following passages: 29:11, 25, and 26-45.

25: God's cup of wrath is filled to overflowing and He is about to pour it out on Judah. The new King of Babylon is coming for Judah. He will take them away into exile. 26-45: Judah's leaders reject Jeremiah and at one point kidnap him and take him to Egypt. Even with all of this rebellion God promises that he won't forget His people and will replace the old covenant with a new covenant. 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah is addressing the nation of Judah. This is a promise to a nation and not to any one individual. The "disaster" Jeremiah is referring to is exile. The people of God were about to go into 70 years of bondage and slavery. "plans for good...to give you a future and a hope" is about those who would be born in exile and their return back to Jerusalem once God's discipline had been accomplished. He would not leave He people in exile. For those born in exile the "future hope" was experiencing freedom from slavery, restoration to their homeland, and the hope promised in the new covenant. For us today the "future hope" is Jesus and the new covenant as well as freedom from the bondage of sin in our true home - heaven.

63. What is a biblical proverb? What is the fear of God and what does it encompass?

A proverb is a brief saying that makes a practical point, usually by comparing or contrasting an idea with something familiar. The Old Testament book of Proverbs is a collection of sayings, intended to give the reader the wisdom needed to make wise choices in daily life. The two main aspects of fearing God: 1.)A reverential awe for Him 2.)A desire to please Him Reverence leads to worship and pleasing Him leads to service. The better we know God, the greater our fear of Him. Fearing him motivates us to depart from evil The fear of God is mentioned 20 times in the book of Proverbs.

2. List the outline of the book of Joshua given in class.

A. God prepares Israel to inherit the promised land. B. God causes Israel to capture the promised land. C. God distributes the promised land. D. Israel responds to God.

65. How should we apply the Proverbs?

Acknowledge •To gain maximum benefit from the wisdom of the book of Proverbs, one must acknowledge and submit to the God who makes the world work the way it does. Savor •The proverbs must be thought about, mulled over, and savored. This challenges our "read and do" method of Bible study.

22. List the events that take place in the various acts of the book of Ruth.

Act 1 Problem: There is a famine in the land of Bethlehem. Which forces Naomi's family to leave for Moab. Problem: Not only does Naomi's husband die, so does her two sons. She is left without a male to support her or her two daughter's-in-law. Solution: Naomi chooses to go back home to Bethlehem. One daughter-in-law stays in Moab. Ruth, the other daughter-in-law decides to go with Naomi. Conclusion: Naomi says that her life is one of death and tragedy. God has dealt bitterly with me. I left full and I have come back empty. New name is Mara. Act 2 Problem: Ruth and Naomi need food. Solution: The barley harvest is taking place. Ruth will go glean in a field and collect the scraps. Result: Ruth, unknowingly, chooses the field of Boaz. He notices Ruth and tells his reapers to leave a little extra for her. Result: Naomi is amazed at what Ruth brings home and is even more astounded that Ruth gleaned in the field of Boaz, their kinsmen redeemer. Act 3 Problem: Naomi and Ruth wonder how they can get Boaz to redeem the family and marry Ruth. Solution: Ruth will make known her availability for marriage to Boaz. Action: Ruth meets Boaz on the threshing floor at night and seeks marriage and redemption. Reaction: Boaz gladly accepts Ruth's proposal and will settle the matter in the morning. Act 4 Problem: There is a kinsman-redeemer who is closer than Boaz. Will he want to redeem the family and marry Ruth? Yes, to redeeming. Not to marrying. Action: The closer kinsman-redeemer at first agrees but then backs out when he realizes it will involve marrying Ruth and having a child with her. Solution: Boaz requests the position of kinsman-redeemer and his request is accepted. Conclusion What began in bitterness, tragedy, and death ends in birth and joy. Ruth and Boaz marry and give birth to a son, Obed.

37. List and describe the events that led up to Absalom's rebellion and the actual rebellion.

Amnon and Absalom have different mothers. David's son Amnon assaults (Absalom sister) Tamar. David's son Absalom avenges this crime by killing Amnon. David does nothing when he hears of the news. Absalom's subtly plots a revolt against David. This coup d'état causes David to flee. Absalom is eventually killed, David returns to Jerusalem, and mourns the death of Absalom. While he believes that he will see the child between him and Bathsheba again, he does not think the same thing when he thinks of Absalom. David has lost his political, moral, and spiritual edge. He no longer is capable of making wise and just decisions.

106. Who was Amos? What did God ask of his people in Amos? List the promises God made in Amos.

Amos was a shepherd and fig tree farmer who lived in Judah. He asked to see a mighty flood of justice and an endless river of righteous living in Israel. And they were not doing that. God's promises were that He would destroy the sinful kingdom, restore the fallen house of David, and restore the promise.

103. List where the minor prophets fit on the timeline.

Amos, Jonah, Nahum, and Hosea were around the time the kingdom divided. Joel, Micah, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, and Obadiah were around the time of the fall of Israel and Assyrian exile. Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi were around the time of rebuilding the Temple and the Wall.

1. What is a Judge? List each Judges and their unique details that they are known for. List the progression of the Judges.

An individual God raised up to lead one or more Israelite tribes. Exercised all governmental powers during their time in office; executive, legislative, and judicial. Most were military leaders. Not an inherited position. God called people from different walks of life and calls them to serve as judges. 12 judges total. Progression: good to ok to bad to worse. 1. Othniel - Israel forgot God and pursued idols. God sends the King of Mesopotamia to oppress Israel. God raises up a proven warrior and devoted servant of God in Othniel. Othniel delivers Israel and brings peace. God's pursuit to bring Israel back to Him. He sends trouble, raises up leadership, sends the Spirit of God - and this brings restoration. 2. Ehud - Left handed Judge from the tribe of Benjamin. Raised up by God to deliver the Israelites from King Eglon. Israel had peace for 80 years. 3. Deborah - Recognized as a leader by Israel and they sought her out for her wisdom in legal, social, and relationship cases. Called by God to deliver Israel. With Barak as the military leader, leads Israel to victory over Sisera. 4. Gideon - Delivered Israel from the Midianites with 300 men, trumpets, torches, and pitchers. Was often doubtful and downright cowardly about following God and leading Israel. Did not finish well. Ended up leading Israel back into idolatry. 5. Jephthah - Delivers Israel from the Ammonites. He was the son of a prostitute which eventually led to him being forced from home. Called back to lead a deliverance from the Ammonites. Made a rash vow to God. 6. Samson - Started the deliverance of the Israelites from the Philistines. We tend to emphasize his physical strength; the Bible emphasizes his moral & spiritual weakness. Committed to the Lord as a Nazarite even though he routinely broke this vow. His love for foreign women leads to altercations between Israel and the Philistines.

51. Who are Mordecai and Esther? How did they live a life that stood in violation of God's commands? List where their names come from.

Esther is the Jewish Queen of Persia who becomes queen after Queen Vashti is deposed. Mordecai is Esther's cousin who raises her after her parents death, he is a descendent of Saul. The book shows how they disobediently did not return to Jerusalem. Instead, they choose to remain in Babylon and enjoy the pleasure of the empire instead of the promise of the kingdom. They blend in, Mordecai's name is a version of Marduk, a Babylonian god. Esther's name comes from Ishtar, the Persian goddess of love.

17. How does the book of Judges end?

Everyone did what was right in their own eyes. As deliverers, each judge failed, they were flawed. Their victory short lived and their peace was not permanent. The last word on your life is not pronounced by the failures noted by those around you but by the faith that God has given you.

93. List the different signs and visions and their significance.

Ezekiel has a vision of the Temple with the people of Judah worshipping other gods inside the temple complex. Ezekiel sees the presence of God leave the Temple and head to Babylon. God has not abandoned his people. He is with them in exile. The vision of hope for God's people. God illustrates this by giving Ezekiel a vision of a valley of dry bones that go from bones to muscle to flesh to alive through the Spirit of God. •Just as God created man from dirt and divine breath he will create this new man with His Spirit. The vision of hope for creation Ezekiel has a vision of a new city and a new Temple. From this Temple flows a river into a dry and desolate place. This "dead" place becomes alive because of the river. This new garden-like location or garden city is called "The Lord is There."

89. Describe Ezekiel's messages to Israel. List the specific stories he told.

Ezekiel tells a collection of stories or parables to illustrate to the people of Judah God's case against them. The stories include a story about a burnt vine, an adulteress wife, a captured lion, and two promiscuous sisters. The stories illustrate that God hold's individuals responsible for their sin. Ezekiel 18:4 - "The one who sins will die."

90. What was occupation of Ezekiel's family? Describe Ezekiel's 30th birthday.

Ezekiel was from a family of priests. He was taken from Jerusalem to Babylon during the first wave of exile.The events in Ezekiel begin five years after he arrives in exile. On Ezekiel's 30th birthday, the day he should have begun serving as a priest.He is sitting on the banks of the river when he has a vision of the glory of God. Ezekiel's vision is a reminder of the presence of God on Mt. Sinai and on the Ark of the Covenant.The question is, "What is the presence of God doing in Babylon?"

91. Describe the ways that Ezekiel communicated God's messages. How did the people respond?

Ezekiel would use "sign-acts" or "street theatre" to visually tell God's warning message. No one would listen to Ezekiel's message because the people of Judah had a hard heart.

45. Who is Ezra and what was his occupation and responsibility in the book?

Ezra is a leader among the exiled Israelites in Babylon, he is a Torah scholar and teacher. Told by King Artaxerxes to lead another wave of people back to Jerusalem. Ezra desired to bring about spiritual and social renewal among the people. Ezra and his work with reforming these returners as they reorient their life around this new temple.

46. What significant spiritual activity is represented in the life of Ezra?

Ezra learns of the people's sins and goes to God in prayer for these sins. (Ezra 9) The people repent. He made an impact on his culture because God's Word made a consistent impact on him.

24. List the different implications of the book of Ruth.

God is providentially at work in the small details of life. Even when a society breaks down, people of faith can live fulfilling and beautiful lives. Like Ruth and Naomi, we are powerless to accomplish our own redemption. We need a redeemer to rescue and redeem us. The result of redemption is the same for Naomi and for us: a reversal of an empty, hopeless life to one of fullness.

1. List the theme of Joshua.

Gods conquest of the Promise Land

113. What is brought to question in the book of Habakkuk and why? What does God want Habakkuk to understand about comfort? Which New Testament books refer to Habakkuk?

Habakkuk questions God's plan because it seems like He isn't doing anything in response to all the bad that is happening. God wants him to have. Comfort is not found in our own understanding, in the behavior of God's people, in having things turn out the way we would like. The great doctrinal books of Roman, Galatians, and Hebrews all refer to, mention, or build on the famous verse, "the just shall live by his faith. (Habakkuk 2:4).

115. Summarize Haggai's message.

Haggai had four messages Selfishness: They put their interests before the Lord's. Nostalgia: The second temple was not as grand as the first. Unconfessed Sin: They were going through the motions in the work on the temple and in the sacrifices they offered. Unbelief: How could they stand against other nations? Zerubbabel was the symbol of God's authority and approval.

117. List all of Zechariah's visions

Horsemen among the Myrtle Trees: (Jehovah Still Cares)2. Four Horns and Four Smiths: (Jehovah Will Fight For Israel)3. Man with Measuring Line: (Jehovah Will Rebuild Jerusalem)4. Joshua the High Priest in Filthy Garments: (Jehovah Will Redeem Israel)5. Candlestick Fed by Olive Trees:(Jehovah Will Make Israel A Testimony)6. Flying Roll: (Jehovah Will Refine the World)7. Woman in Flying Basket: (Jehovah Will Eliminate Sin)8. Four War Chariots: (Jehovah Eliminates Sinners )- He acts Upon the First Vision and Destroys the Gentile Powers

20. What is a kinsman redeemer and what are the qualifications?

In the case of an Israelite man's death in which he fails to leave behind a son, the brother of the deceased man is commanded to take his widow as wife and both redeem the land and provide a son to carry on the deceased father's name.The kinsman-redeemer had to be qualified as a kinsman (relationship)be able to perform (finances)be willing (provide an heir)

87. What did Jeremiah hope for in this book and how is it reflected in Lamentations 3:22-23?

In the depths of his anguish, Jeremiah clings to the one truth that gives him hope: even though we are unfaithful, God is not. God's love tempers his wrath, and God's compassion always accompanies his judgments. In the middle of the disorder and questions of how Jeremiah states his hope: "The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning." Lamentations 3:22-23

34. Describe the Davidic covenant.

In this covenant God unconditionally promised David: · fame (2 Sam. 7:9) · land (2 Sam. 7:10) · rest (2 Sam. 7:11) · seed (2 Sam. 7:12) · a kingdom (2 Sam. 7:13) · a throne (2 Sam. 7:13) · a house (2 Sam. 7:16) · and the eternality of all these promises (2 Sam. 7:16) Christ is most clearly predicted in the giving of the Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7). The same three promises of an eternal kingdom, throne, and seed are later given to Christ (Luke 1:32-33).

77. What important event did Isaiah witness and what was his response to Judah?

Isaiah and Judah witnessed Israel being captured and taken away by the Assyrians. Isaiah warns Judah that they are next if they do not change their ways.

76. What kingdom did Isaiah prophecy to? During which/how many kingdoms?

Isaiah lived in Jerusalem and was a prophet to Judah and the leaders of Judah. Isaiah's life spanned the reign of 4 kings (Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah)

78. List the prophecies that Isaiah gave. What kind of message did Isaiah bring? What describes the child in Isaiah 9:6?

Isaiah's message is a message of judgement: Judah's rebellion against the covenant through their idolatry and oppression of the poor would lead to their capture by Assyria and Babylon. Isaiah's message is a message of hope: God would fulfill His covenant promises by providing a future king from the line of David and He would lead His people into faithful covenant keeping. This would result in God's blessings flowing out to all of the nations as He promised to Abraham. His prophecies were that God's Servant-Savior Will Be The Deliverer and the Promise of a Child "For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

52. What does the book of Esther focus on?

It focuses on two stories of freedom The old law of death was replaced by a new law of life (Esther 8:9-14). In Jesus, the old law of death has been replaced by a new law of life. There was a mediator in place who had access to the king (Esther 8:15). In Jesus, we have a mediator who has access to God. The new law of life secured their safety and future (Esther 8:16-17). In Jesus, we are held secure and kept safely forevermore.

75. List the structure of the book. How many sections is it divided into?

It is divided into two sections section 1 Words of Condemnation (Isaiah 1-35) God's case against Judah and Israel. (Isaiah 1-12) God's case against the surrounding nations. (Isaiah 13-23) God's case against all the nations. (Isaiah 24-35) Agents of God's Wrath (Isaiah 36-39) Looking back at the Assyrians Isaiah 36-37 Looking ahead to the Babylonians Isaiah 38-39 The call of Isaiah and his confrontation confession consecration call commission with the promise of a child Child - His humanity A son - His deity Wonderful Counselor - Provide wisdom beyond our understanding in a complex world. Mighty God - Accomplish what needs to be done; what we cannot do. Everlasting Father - Caring for his children with fatherly tenderness and compassion. Prince of Peace - lasting peace as evidenced by prosperity and tranquility. section 2 Words of Comfort and Hope The Sovereign God will deliver (Isaiah 40-48) God's Servant-Savior will be the deliverer (Isaiah 49-57) God's deliverer will save completely (Isaiah 58-66) God's Servant-Savior Will Be The Deliverer God will raise up a servant who will restore Israel to their covenant faithfulness and be a light to the nations. This servant-savior will be a suffering servant who is rejected by his own people and killed. The servant's death is an atoning sacrifice for the sins of his peopleHowever, the Suffering Servant Savior will live again and provide a way for people to have a right relationship with God. There are two ways to respond to the Servant: humble repentance (the servants) or rejection of the Servant and the servants (the wicked).

109. Summarize the story of Jonah. What does God use at the end of the book as an illustration for his compassion for Nineveh that Jonah does not understand?

It shows the Wideness of God's mercy. God called Jonah to preach to Israel's enemy the Assyrians. Jonah disobediently flees to Tarshish. He gets on a boat and God sends a great storm. The sailors turn to their own pagan gods. They end up turning to Jonah and throw him overboard. The sailors turn to the God of the storm and believe. Then God sends a great fish to Jonah. Jonah prays a thankful prayer for his life and then the fish is commanded by God is throw him up. Jonah does not repent. God tells Jonah to go to Nineveh and this time Jonah goes. Jonah warns the people and the Pagan city and king turn away from their evil so God turns from his judgement. Jonah is angry and prays for death upon them. God sends a plant, worm, and wind to teach Jonah about his compassion. This is what Jonah does not understand.

114. Describe Zephaniah's messages and what do they end with? Describe the intense imagery that is expressed. Which King's reign did Zephaniah prophecy under?

Look Within: Temple worship was being blended with worshipping other gods from other nations. The day of the Lord is coming. Look Around: Look at Philistia (W), Moab & Ammon (E), Assyria (N) and Ethiopia (S); though God would use other nations to punish Judah, they would not escape God's justice. Look Beyond: Beyond the judgment of Jerusalem and the other nations would come a time when hearts would be turned to God. The king Josiah is currently on the throne when Zephaniah begins to prophecy.

73. How is love described in Song of Solomon?

Love is mutual The two-way conversation in this book is between a man and a woman who are deeply in love. Each contributes to the relationship. Each desires the other. Their love is reciprocal. Love is exclusive Sexual intimacy between a husband and wife is a beautiful experience that expresses their oneness and the love they have for one another. It is this love, within marriage, that produces genuine sexual liberation—not liberation from marriage, but liberation in marriage. Love is total Love is not just physical. Love is a commitment of heart, mind, soul, and body. The Song reminds us that the man and woman become one in every way, not just in the most obvious physical way. The two share their passionate love, but they also share hopes, dreams, and aspirations as companions in life. They are friends and companions. Love is beautiful Song of Songs is a celebration of the beauty of the marriage relationship. The beauty of their relationship does not consist only in physical outward beauty, but also in the inward beauty of character and in the spiritual dimension of their relationship expressed in their commitment to God and his design for marriage. Each sees the other person as a beautiful gift of God.

57. Describe Job's friends and what each person said and the final outcome of these conversations. How did they moralize and minimize Job's suffering?

Moralizing suffering: Good people get good stuff and bad people get bad stuff. Therefore, if you are suffering you must have done something to merit it. This is actually "karma" which stand against grace. Grace says the worst get the best and the worst inherit the wealth of heaven. Eliphaz (Job 4:1-8) Isn't your piety your confidence and the integrity of your life your hope? Consider: who has perished when he was innocent? Where have the honest been destroyed? In my experience, those who plow injustice and those who sow trouble reap the same. Bildad (Job 8:1-7) Since your children sinned against him, He gave them over to their rebellion. If you are pure and upright, then He will move even now on your behalf and restore the home where your righteousness dwells. Then, even if your beginnings were modest, your final days will be full of prosperity. Zophar (Job 11:11-15) As for you, if you redirect your heart and lift up your hands to him in prayer — if there is iniquity in your hand, remove it, and don't allow injustice to dwell in your tents — then you will hold your head high, free from fault. You will be firmly established and unafraid. Minimizing suffering: Minimizing suffering involves the attempt to downplay or reduce the extent or nature of pain. When we minimize suffering we have denied its existence, we have reduced people's pain to something smaller than it actually is, and we fail to see the brokenness for what it really is. Job's Friends (Job 5:17 & 22) "See how happy the man is God corrects; You will laugh at destruction and hunger and not fear the animals of the earth." Job's Friends (Job 8:21) "He will fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with a shout of joy." Job's Friends (Job 11:16-17) "For you will forget your suffering, recalling it only as waters that have flowed by. Your life will be brighter than noonday; its darkness will be like the morning."

97. What was King Nebuchadnezzar's downfall that led to him losing his mind? Who else had a significant dream?

Nebuchadnezzar has a dream of a tree that is chopped down and a beast in the field. ‣Daniel interprets the dream telling the king that unless he humbles himself before God, what happened in the dream will happen to him and his kingdom. One night while admiring his kingdom and his power Nebuchadnezzar lost his mind and became like a beast of the field for the period of time established by God. ‣When the time end Nebuchadnezzar regained his mind, humbled his heart, and gave honor to the King of heaven. Daniel also has a dream, a dream of four beasts, the Ancient of Days, and a person known as "the son of man." The beasts conquer, rule, and reign. However, they are overthrown by the Ancient of Days who gives the kingdoms to the son of man to reign over. Daniel, like Nebuchadnezzar, does not understand the dream. An angelic messenger interprets it for him and tells him that God will conquer the kingdoms of the world and liberate His people

47. Who was Nehemiah and what occupation is he known for?

Nehemiah was a cupbearer to the king and asked the king for permission to go back to the city of Jerusalem and rebuild the city walls. Led another wave of people back to Jerusalem.

14. List the application point that can be drawn from the different judges.

Othniel: God doesn't always call people out of their comfort zone in order to serve him. He used Othniel where he was and used his gifts, talents, and abilities Ehud: Not a leader like Joshua or Othniel. His cultural weakness, his left-handedness, is used by God to deliver Israel. Deborah: Although Jael is the one who kills Sisera. What counted were the obvious gifts and the calling by God of this exceptional woman, not her gender. What still counts today is not how society limits us, but how God enables us. Gideon: Our times of greatest victory are often followed by our times of greatest temptation. Jephthah: Early disadvantages need not limit the future of those who know God. Samson: It was only when he was humbled, broken, and blinded that he was used of God to judge the Philistines. God brought Samson to a place where it appeared to everyone that he was no longer a threat, that he no longer was able to accomplish anything. But then God used him, again, not for the glory of Samson, but for the glory of God.

9. Who is Rahab? What is she known for? How is she contrasted with Achan? Where does the New Testament reference her?

Rahab · A Gentile · Hid the two spies... · ...on her roof · Brought life to her family · Was saved · Is part of Israel "to this day" (6:25) · Removed from Jericho · Commemorated in the Hall of Faith (Heb.12:31) Achan · An Israelite warrior · Hid the dedicated things... · ...under his tent · Brought death to Israel Was destroyed · A warning "to this day" · Removed from Israel · Commemorated by a heap of stones in the Valley of the Troubler Who is an "outsider" and who is an "insider"? It may not be who you think? You're never beyond the reach of God. Conversely, you can be "lost" while amongst the "found." All the people of Jericho had the same information about God that Rahab did. But only Rahab chose to trust God rather than resist him. Faith is not just knowing the truth about God. Faith is responding to the truth we know.

80. Summarize Jeremiah's message. What did he say idolatry was? How did the nation respond to his message?

Reform your ways and your actions, and I will let you live in this place Do not oppress the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow What God did to Shiloh He will now do to the temple Do not worship Baal and other gods the people responded by harassing him refusing to listen cursing him making him a laughing stock kidnapping him at one point.

15. List out the cycle of sin that is portrayed in the book of Judges. List the reasons for moral failure.

Rejection: Israel rejects God and turns to serve false gods Reaction: God reacts to Israel's idolatry with righteous anger Retribution: God hands Israel over to oppression of her enemies Repentance: Israel repents and cries out to God for mercy Rescue: God raises up a judge to rescue Israel from her enemies Relapse: The judge dies and Israel returns to her idolatry Spiritually: Micah starts his own priesthood. Morally: The abuse and murder of a concubine. Sodom and Gomorrah and Israel are virtually the same in this in book. A priest murdered her. Starts the civil war. Socially: Civil war leads to the tribe of Benjamin being almost wiped out.

42. Describe the Northern and Southern kingdom and the number of good and bad kings for each. List the significant kings discussed in class. What was significant about each of them? What caused the split of the nations?

Solomon dies and his son Rehoboam is named the new king in Israel. Rehoboam rules Israel harshly. This leads the northern tribes to split from the southern tribes. Jeroboam assumes the kingship of the northern tribes which are identified as Israel. The southern tribes are known as Judah. Jeroboam makes Samaria the capital city of the north and puts two idols in Dan and Bethel for worship. The northern tribes are separated both politically and religiously from the southern tribes. In Israel, all the kings were bad ("Did what was evil in the eyes of the Lord.") In Judah, 12 kings were bad ("Did what was evil in the eyes of the Lord.") 5 kings were ok ("Did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but nor as his father David had done.") 3 kings were good ("Did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, as his father David had done.") Two notable good kings: Hezekiah and Josiah. Hezekiah is noted for his dependence on God to deliver Judah from the Assyrians. Josiah is noted for his reform following the finding of the book of the law. One notable bad king: Manasseh re-introduces idolatry in Judah. He moves the idols into the Temple. He also introduces child sacrifice to Judah. King Ahab marries Jezebel and they begin the process of converting Israel to Baal worship by killing the prophets of Israel and bringing in false prophets.

72. What is Solomon searching for? What was the conclusion of Ecclesiastes?

Solomon wants to find out: If knowledge can provide meaning? • Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 If pleasure can provide meaning? • Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 If accomplishments can provide meaning? • Ecclesiastes 2:17-26 If human beings can make any real change in the way things are? • Ecclesiastes 3:16-22 If man's fate suggests that life is meaningless • Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 If man's inability to affect God's works suggests that life is meaningless • Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 If possessions can give meaning to life? • Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:2 If any of these things hold meaning aside from God. the conclusion: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 "That's the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone's duty. God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad."

68. List the timeline of when Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes and other books.

Solomon writes Proverbs when he is middle age. Solomon writes Ecclesiastes when he is elderly. Solomon writes the Song of Songs when he is young.

99. Describe the story of the writing on the wall. Describe the dream of the statue. Describe Daniel's dream. Who interpreted Daniel's dream? List the details of the interpretation.

Story 1 Belshazzar is throwing a party in the palace. He gets the cups from the Temple and proceeds to drink from them. A hand appears and writes something on the wall that he can not read or understand. Daniel interprets the handwriting for the king and tells him that because of his pride and not learning the lesson of humility from his father, God is taking the kingdom from him. Belshazzar is killed later that night. Story 2 King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream about a statue that is eventually toppled by a rock that transformed into a mountain that covered the earth. None of the king's servants know the dream or can interpret it. Daniel is brought in to interpret the dream. Daniel tells the king that the dream represents a series of kingdoms that will all be toppled by God and that it is God's kingdom that will fill the world with healing and justice. Story 3 Daniel has a dream of four beasts, the Ancient of Days, and a person known as "the son of man." The beasts conquer, rule, and reign. However, they are overthrown by the Ancient of Days who gives the kingdoms to the son of man to reign over. Daniel, like Nebuchadnezzar, does not understand the dream. An angelic messenger interprets it for him and tells him that God will conquer the kingdoms of the world and liberate His people. Daniel has a second vision where he sees two beasts from the previous dream appear. The second of these two figures attack's Jerusalem and exalts himself above God. He is destroyed by God. An angel tells Daniel that God's people continue to sin and because of this the exile will continue for a total of 490 years. Daniel has one final vision where all of the kingdoms from the previous visions, as well as other lesser kings, and a great King of the North are all engaged in battle. The King of the North invades Jerusalem, sets up idols in the Temple, and exalts himself above God. Like the other kings, he too is brought to ruin.

92. Describe in detail the different dramas Ezekiel portrayed for the people.

Story 1 Draw a map of Jerusalem surrounded by an enemy Symbolized: The siege of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzer (Ez. 4:1-3) Story 2 Lie flat on your left side for 390 days. Symbolized: Bearing the northern kingdom's sin for 390 years. (Ez. 4:4-5) Story 3 Lie on your right side for 40 days Symbolized: Bearing the southern kingdom's sin for 40 years. (Ez. 4:6-8) Story 4 Eat food cooked over cow manure. Symbolized: The defiled food that would be eaten by the exiles. (Ez. 4:9-17) Story 5 Shave your head and beard. Divide the hair into thirds—burn a third, strike a third with the sword, and scatter a third to the winds Symbolized: God's destruction of Judah—1/3 die by plague or famine, 1/3 die by the sword, and 1/3 scatter as exiles (Ez. 5:1-12) Story 6 Pack your bags for exile and dig through the wall in the night. Symbolized: A picture of Zedekiah's attempted escape, the exile of his people, and his blindness. (Ez. 12:1-16) Story 7 Tremble as you eat and drink Symbolized: Citizens of Jerusalem eating with fear and anxiety. (Ez. 12:17-19) Story 8 Weep in public. Symbolized: Destruction coming to the Jewish people, after which they will weep and wail. (Ez. 21:6-7) Story 9 Draw a map with two routes for the king of Babylon to follow. Symbolized: The king's decision to take the road to Jerusalem and to destroy it. (Ez. 21:18-24) Story 10 Do not mourn when your wife dies. Symbolized: Jerusalem will fall, their pride and joy(the Temple) destroyed, loved ones killed, and no mourning. (Ez. 24:15-27)

95. Describe the circumstances that Daniel and his friends went through and the decisions that they made and how Babylon tried to affect them.

Story 1 The Selection of Daniel and His Three Friends (Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego) were selected by King Nebuchadnezzar for palace service. They were to eat the food provided by the King and were to be given three years of education by Babylon in preparation for service to the King. Daniel and his three friends refused the food and choose a diet in keeping with God's laws. God, the source of all wisdom, blesses and preserves them in faithfulness. Babylon tried to: Divide the home. (Dan. 1:3) Teach them their philosophy. (Dan. 1:4) Compromise their morality. (Dan. 1:5) Change their names. (Dan. 1:7) Story 2 ‣King Nebuchadnezzar built a large golden image and ordered everyone to bow down and worship the image. Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego refused to bow down and worship Nebuchadnezzar's golden image. Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego were thrown into a fiery furnace for their refusal. In faithfulness, God protects, preserves, and delivers the three from the furnace. Nebuchadnezzar made the faith of the three legal in Babylon. Story 3 King Darius institutes a law that bans praying to any god or man other than him punishable by death in the lion's den. Daniel receives word of the new law and immediately goes to prayer. True to his word but much to his remorse, King Darius has Daniel thrown into the lions den. In faithfulness, God protects, preserves, and delivers Daniel. King Darius takes Nebuchadnezzar's law one step further and commands that all in the land respect the God of Daniel.

59. List the application points that were made from the book of Job and how the book overall concludes.

Suffering shows us that explanations are a substitute for trust. We assume that an explanation can heal our hurt, that information can heal our broken heart. We don't need answers as much as we need God's presence in and through suffering. Suffering shows us that brokenness precedes usefulness. 2 Cor. 4:7-10 We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies. Suffering points us to Christ who is familiar with our suffering. In Job, a very decent man suffers some really bad things. This ought to cause us to consider Christ where the best of all mankind suffered from the worst of all mankind. The book concludes: The three friends are admonished by the Lord for their council of Job. Job is given twice as much as he possessed before. His relatives come to him and re-establish their relationships with him. Ten children were born after Job's period of affliction ended.

7. Who is the Captain of Hosts? What did he say?

The Captain of Hosts (The Lord Jesus) Said God will fight for the Israelites if they obey, and against the Israelites if they don't obey (i.e. treat Him as holy). The battles to come are not Israel vs. Canaan but God vs. Canaan.

53. What takes place in the various acts in the book of Esther. When does Esther reveal to the king that she is Jewish?

The King of Persia throws two parties that lasts for 187 days in order to display his greatness and splendor. As the party is coming to an end, the King ask his wife, Queen Vashti, to display her beauty for all of his friends. Queen Vashti refuses and is deposed as queen. The King of Persia holds a beauty contest in order to select the next Queen. Esther is entered into the contest and says nothing about who she is as a Jew. Esther pleased the king the most and he makes her the new Queen. Esther's cousin Mordecai overhears two men plotting to kill the King. Mordecai tells Esther and Esther tells the King. Mordecai is given credit for saving the king's life. No reward or honor is given to Mordecai. It appears that his act of valor is quickly forgotten. Haman is elevated by the king to the highest position in the land. With his new authority, Haman orders everyone to kneel before him. Mordecai refuses. Haman is furious and gets the king to order a decree to destroy all of the Jews. Esther and Mordecai come up with a plan to put a stop to Haman's plot. Esther will risk her life and request an audience with the king. Mordecai is convinced that even if Esther remains silent, God will save the Jews. He believes that perhaps Esther was made queen for an occasion just like this. Esther hosts an exclusive party for the king and Haman. At this party, she reveals that she has some news she would like to share at another party for both of them tomorrow. As Haman leaves the party, he sees Mordecai in the street and his anger gets the best of him. Haman orders gallows to be built and Mordecai to be executed in the morning. That night, the King can't sleep, so he orders the record of his reign to be read. He hears about how Mordecai saved his life and realizes nothing was done to honor him. Haman meets with the king in the morning seeking execution orders for Mordecai. Instead, the king orders Haman to lead Mordecai around town and command the people to praise Mordecai. Esther holds her second party and reveals to the king that someone is trying to kill her, her cousin Mordecai, and all her people. The king is furious and orders that Haman be executed on the gallows that were built for Mordecai. The King can't reverse his own decree so he tasks Mordecai with creating a counter decree. Mordecai's decree allows the Jews to defend themselves and put to death any who are seeking to kill the Jews. Mordecai is elevated to the seat beside the king - the highest position in the land.

43. Who are Elijah and Elisha? Who pronounced the drought? Who challenged the prophets of Baal? Describe how Elijah's life ended and the details of this event.

The Prophets who were responsible to · speak on God's behalf · call out idolatry and injustice · expose the wickedness of the kings · demonstrate the power of God against the power of the Canaanite gods. · challenge Israel to repent and follow God · promote covenant faithfulness. · God calls Elijah to confront King Ahab and Queen Jezebel and pronounce a drought on the land. · God sends Elijah to Kerith Ravine where he protects him and provides for him. · When Elijah resurfaces, he challenges the 450 prophets of Baal to worship battle at Mt. Carmel. · God sends Elijah to select Elisha as his successor. · Elisha is a well-to-do farmer who is plowing a field with 12 pairs of oxen. Elisha takes the oxen, slaughters them, and cooks them using the plowing equipment. There was no turning back from God's call. · Before Elijah is taken to heaven, Elisha requests a double portion of Elijah's spirit. God grants this request to Elisha and he becomes the new prophet to Israel. · Elijah's ministry was confrontational and displayed the power of God. Elisha's ministry displayed God's grace and His desire to support His people. · Elisha truly did receive a double portion of Elijah's spirit. · Despite the miracles performed by Elisha, Israel did not return to God.

62. What is the book Psalms all about?

The Psalms are God's Word to us. The Psalms are our words to God. Any good relationship requires communication, and the book of Psalms is a collection of those communications.

60. What does the author of the Psalms assume of the reader?

The book of Psalms is all about a relationship. It assumes that its readers are in a close relationship with God.

38. What was the capitol of the Northern and Southern Kingdom?

The capitol of the Northern Kingdom is Samaria. The capitol of the Southern Kingdom is Jerusalem.

41. What was the criteria that was used to evaluate the kings?

The criteria was.. Did they do what was evil in the eyes of the Lord? Did they do what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but nor as his father David had done? Did they do what was right in the eyes of the Lord, as his father David had done?

56. Describe both of Satan's conversations with God.

The first conversation: Satan argues that this is only because God has blessed Job and protected him from harm. The second conversation: Satan argues that Job is only afraid of God's wrath and that is why he is a good person. God permits Satan to attack Job.

104. Summarize the story of Hosea and the message that God communicated through those events. What did God accuse Israel of?

The focus on the book of Hosea was on Spiritual unfaithfulness to the LORD. Blurred lines between adultery and idolatry. The purpose of the book was to warn Israel; To demonstrate God's love for His people; To call the people to repentance and covenant renewal with Yahweh. Hosea married a woman named Gomer who was a harlot. Hosea's marriage to Gomer the harlot symbolizes God's relation to unfaithful Israel. God promised Hosea that his wife would be made pure. Gomer had three children, Jezreel (God sows), Lo-Ruhamah (No mercy), and Lo-Ammi. Hosea taking back his wife at the end shows God's willingness to take back Israel and the period of no kings or sacrifices that occurs leading to Israel returning to the Messiah. God accused Israel of Political Alliances, Idolatry, and Spiritual Apathy.

39. Who is Solomon? Describe his successes and his moral failures. List the details of the temple. Who did he resemble at the end of his life?

The son of David and the 3rd and final king of the United Monarchy. He asked God to give him wisdom & Knowledge in order to rule God's people. Is legendary for his wealth & power and is the symbol for wisdom. His successes included Peace: Israel's enemies were defeated Wisdom: Gift from God ‣Knowledge = accumulation of facts. ‣Wisdom = ability to apply knowledge Temple: 7 years to build, twice the size of the tabernacle, Size-90x30x45 Palace: 13 years to build, Size-150x75x45 Riches: Much gold, Many horses & chariots, A fleet of ships His sin included Solomon broke everyone of God's commands for the King (Deut. 17) through his accumulation of: •Wealth (Power) •Many horses (Military Strength) •Many wives: 700 wives & 300 concubines (Self-Indulgence, Political Alliance, & Attracted to the Spiritual not the Godly) In the end, Solomon looked more like Pharaoh and less like David.

94. Summarize Ezekiel 16.

The story of the adulteress wife in Ezekiel 16 is a stunning portrait of God's grace for his sinful people. Act 1 - As a Baby: Your parents were no-good, low-life's. You were unwanted, abandoned, and left for dead. I found you, saved you, and made you live. Act 2 - As a Woman ( A Beautiful Bride) You were still all alone but I chose you. I married you You became my precious bride I gave you everything you could ever want But, it all went to your head. Act 3 - As a Woman (A Lewd Prostitute) You gave yourself to other men You gave yourself to any man-if the price was right. You became a prostitute You gave yourself to any man- and paid them for sex. You became the world's worst prostitute. You travelled the world to have sex with any man you could find. Act 4 - As a Woman (A Beautiful Bride) You're alone. Abandoned once again. Left to the consequences of your sin. But, I will find you, rescue you, and love you once more because you are my precious bride.

79. What would be a correct interpretation of the word "New" in the New Covenant?

The word "new" in "new covenant" does not mean something that replaces an old, worn-out predecessor. Like the way a new car replaces an old car. The word "new" here means "of a different kind."

67. What does the biblical word for wisdom carry the idea of? What are the main thoughts that Proverbs share about wisdom?

The word translated as "wisdom" in the Old Testament carries with it the idea of skill. In Exodus 28:3 it is used to describe the crafting of the priestly garments. Godly wisdom is the skill and ability to make excellent choices in order to better your life and to shape your future in a way that honors God and benefits you.

98. List the different messages of hope shared in Daniel.

This hope is in a God who has the power to redeem His people. This hope is in a God who can overcome all enemies. This hope is in a God who has a definite plan for the future.

85. What metaphor was used to describe Jeremiah's writings?

This unique format makes the book of Jeremiah seem like a quilt with only the best material stitched into it.

70. What are the great equalizers in Ecclesiastes?

Time: We are born, we die, and then we are forgotten. Death: Everyone dies. nobody can escape this fate no matter how they live. Chance: Life seems to have a random quality about it so that you can't really predict what will happen.

35. Describe the event of David's sin with Bathsheba and the future consequences and the lessons that are learned.

Uriah was one of David's "Mighty Men." (2 Samuel 23:39) He was close to David and Best friends with him. David had an intimate relationship with Bathsheba, who was Uriahs wife. When she became pregnant David tried to hide his problem which resulted in the murder of Uriah. The situation was not spelled out for adultery, if that were the case both would have been stoned. David is trying to cover up his sin. Uriah is more of a man of integrity drunk than David is sober. David writes a death note for Uriah. Magnitude of David's sin: · Covet · Adultery or Rape · Deficit · Murder The Consequence of David's Sin: · Your family will live by the sword · Your own household will rebel against you · Your wives will be taken by another man before your very eyes, and he will go to bed with them in public view. Theological and Moral Lessons from David & Bathsheba: · Even the best & most righteous are not above the most heinous of sins · Even forgiven sin can result in a lifetime of consequences · No sin or situation is beyond the reach of God's grace. · David, Bathsheba, Pilate, & Jesus: Nathan: "You are that man." (2. Sam. 12:7) Pilate: "Look, here is the man." (John 19:5) · The law looks to my sin and says, "You are that man." The Gospel Looks to His Cross and Says, "Look, here is the man." · Sometimes God uses getting caught to lead people towards repentence.

48. List the different hardships that Israel experienced during the wall building. How long did it take to build the walls?

opposition quickly arises first in the form of mockery, then in the form of conspiracy when the work is progressing at an alarming rate. There were many Jews in poverty at that time in Jerusalem and the wealthier ones chose to mock Nehemiah and the rebuilding of walls. Opposition to the construction of the Jerusalem walls came from both inside and outside the congregation. After the threat of attack by Sanballat and Tobiah, the construction workers in Jerusalem carried a weapon in one hand and worked with the other. the wall was finished in 52 days

12. Describe the end of Joshua's life.

· 3 Farewell Messages - Joshua gives 3 farewell addresses: to the eastern tribes, the leaders of Israel, and all of Israel. · A 2nd Covenant Renewal Ceremony - After the 3rd farewell address, Joshua and Israel renew the covenant they made after the victory at Ai. · 3 Burials - The burials of Joshua, Joseph, and Eleazar attest to the faithfulness of God in keeping His promises.

3. List the three memorials practiced by the Israelites.

· Monument of 12 stones from the Jordan River - Spiritual preparation to remind present and future generations that God cut off the flow of the Jordan so the Israelites could cross. God had been good and faithful. · Circumcision - Spiritual preparation that reminded Israel of their covenant with God and that they belonged to Him. · Passover - Spiritual Preparation that reminded the Israelites of God's redemption and liberation of them from Egypt (Ex. 12:17-20).

11. What is God's desire for the nations as it relates to the nation of Israel?

·God's intention is to reach the nations through Israel (not reach Israel instead of the nations).