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Kings and Prophets Flashcards

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apostasy

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the denial of God and the repudiation of faith

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ephod

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typically in the Old Testament an ephod was a vestment worn by Hebrew priests; or it was likely an idol to worship false gods

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Kingdom of Israel

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the northern kingdom

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Kingdom of Judah

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the southern kingdom

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Last Tribes of Israel

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refers to the ten tribes from the northern kingdom

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Servent Songs

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the name for 4 distinct poems accredited to Second Isaiah that deal with a specific individual, “the servant,” whom God would use to usher in a glorious future

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Synagogues

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meeting places for study and prayer introduced by the by the Pharisees to foster study of the Law and adherence to the covenant

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Samaritans

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descendants of a mixed population of Israelites who survived the Assyrian deportations

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Gentile

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a term for non-jews

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Rabbi

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Hebrew word for a jewish master or teacher of the Torah

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Scribes

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people trained to write using the earliest forms of writing before literacy was widespread

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Why didn’t Samuel think Israel should have a king?

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it would insult God and could bring army, tax, court, and slavery

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Why was Saul jealous of David?

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he was favored by God, he was specially chosen, he defeated Goliath, and Saul’s son befriends David

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What did the Prophet Nathan say about David’s sinful behavior?

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Nathan told how God would establish a royal dynasty trough him and that because of his sins he would be punished through a troubled household

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Whom did David anoint king?

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Solomon

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What were some of the factors that led to the divided kingdom in 922 BC?

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  1. Solomon began to fool around by having multiple wives
  2. the wives showed their forms of worship to false Gods
  3. this led to many Israelites committing idolatry
  4. the kingdom finally split after Solomons death
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What were some of the factors that led to the divided kingdom in 922 BC?

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  1. Solomon began to fool around by having multiple wives
  2. the wives showed their forms of worship to false Gods
  3. this led to many Israelites committing idolatry
  4. the kingdom finally split after Solomons death
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What was Elijah’s role in Jewish history?

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  • Elijah called down a famine on the land
  • he proved the false gods were false and powerless
  • Elijah had to flee for his life when the royal family wanted him dead
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What is the prophetic message of Amos?

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the worship of God must show itself in concrete deeds of mercy and justice to the weak and poor

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What are two themes in the preaching of the original prophet Isiah?

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  • repentance was a major theme

- another theme is Immanuel

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Immanuel

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God is with us

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In what ways is the life of the prophet Jeremiah prefigured that of Jesus?

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  • Jeremiah received his vocation and Jesus his mission in their mothers’ wombs
  • their fellow citizens and family members rejected them and their message
  • both wept over Jerusalem
  • both spoke of a new covenant
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What were Ezekiel’s visions for God and for dry bones?

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he interpreted that God would bring back life to the dead Israelites so they can come back to Israel

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Who was Second Isaiah?

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he was an anonymous writer, writing in the spirit of the Prophet Isaiah

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What are themes of Isaiah’s preaching?

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  • God’s chosen one will bring justice to the world
  • God will bring spiritual light and salvation to the nation
  • God will save you and defeat your enemies
  • Jesus’ suffering, Death, and Resurrection
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Who led the Israelites into the Promise Land?

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Joshua led the Israelites into the Promise Land

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How did the Israelites with Joshua prepare to enter the Promise Land?

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  • Joshua sent spies to Jericho to judge their strength
  • they stayed close to the lord and always obeyed Him
  • they celebrated a Passover Meal before invasion
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Who takes Joshua’s place after he dies?

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judges: Deborah, Gideon, Jephthah, and Samson

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What is the cycle of Apostasy?

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  1. Israelites worshiped false Canaanite gods mostly Baal
  2. God disciplined them by giving them to their enemy
  3. the Israelites cried out for help
  4. God took pity, sent judges, they get rid of the temptation of Idolatry (canaanites)
  5. a judge died and the cycle repeated
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Who was the last judge?

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Samuel was the last judge

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Who was the most significant judge?

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Samuel was the most significant judge

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What were David’s accomplishments?

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  • greatest king
  • united kingdoms
  • made Jerusalem the capital of Israel and brought the Ark of the Covenant
  • stayed loyal
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What did David do to bring on punishment? What was his punishment?

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he committed adultery and was punished in the form of a troubled household:

  • a son raping a half sister
  • a revengeful murder by her brother
  • a rebellious son who turned against David
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What happened during Saul’s reign as king?

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  • first king
  • at first successful in his military and his efforts to unite
  • became to prideful, disobeyed God, and lost his kingship to David
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During whose reign did the kingdoms divide?

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Solomons

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Who fulfilled Samuel’s warnings?

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Solomon

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What is the prophets message?

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  1. there is only one true God
  2. the one God is Holy, and God demands that we renounce sin
  3. the Messiah
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Elijah

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  • greatest Old Testament prophet
  • northern
  • part of God’s Remnant
  • he was taken to Heaven in a whirlwind
  • was present at Jesus’ Transfiguration
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Elisha

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  • succeeds Elijah
  • northern
  • performed many miracles
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Amos

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  • social justice

- northern

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Hosea

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  • social justice

- northern

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Isaiah

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  • most influential
  • Messiah Prophecy
  • servant songs
  • southern
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Micah

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  • foretells the Messiah, God will gather his Remnant
  • predicts the Messiah will come from Bethlehem
  • southern
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Jeremiah

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  • dramatic
  • prefigured Jesus
  • preaches repentence
  • southern
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Ezekial

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  • overlaps Jeremiah
  • was deported with the exiles
  • has crazy visions
  • predicts that Jerusalem will fall and the Temple will be destroyed
46
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Who wrote the servant songs? When are they read?

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Second Isaiah wrote them and they are read on Good Friday

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Cyrus

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allows God’s people to return to Jerusalem

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Solomon

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  • does well at first
  • power corrupts him
  • he leads towards rebellion
49
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The Remnant

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small group of individuals who remain faithful to God

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