Lesson 7 & 8 Flashcards
God wants not only right deeds from us, but also what?
Right hearts
Who made some mistakes because of a lack of prayer?
Joshua
What kind of confidence did the Israelites have in God?
That if God could help them in the small things, then He could also help them in the big things
What are three (3) challenges that we face in our lives?
a) To answer God’s call
b) To be faithful to the task to which He has called us right now
c) To not stray from God’s promises and future callings
In the Old Testament, the concept of judge was not judicial or court–related; rather, it was framed in terms of what three (3) things?
a) Justice
b) Wisdom
c) Leadership
Who is the first judge listed in the book of Judges, and who was he related to?
Othniel, who was Caleb’s nephew
Those who dispute the fact that women are chosen by God to be in leadership positions often fail to realise that a person’s function may be different in what two (2) distinct systems?
a) Family system
b) Church system
What two (2) things were a great shame to Sisera?
a) He was a general who died outside of battle
b) He was killed by a woman while hiding like a coward
The story of Gideon fleecing the Lord is not an example of what we should do; what does it rather show us?
That despite Gideon’s weakness, God was still able to accomplish victory
Finish the final verse in the book of Judges, and give the scripture reference
“In those days there was no king in Israel …”
Everyone did what was right in his own eyes (Judges 21:25)
The book of Ruth is a celebration of what two things?
a) God’s redemption
b) God’s grace
Why can Samuel be labelled as a transitional judge?
Because he anointed both the first king (Saul) and the second king (David)
How did the United Monarchy begin?
As a loose confederation of tribes
Approximately how much of the book of Psalms was written by King David?
Half of it
What was prophesied about David?
That his kingdom would continue forever
