Lessons 12-16

Question 1

Solomon’s greatest downfalls

Answer 1

Pride and foreign women/their gods

Question 2

4 lessons from David’s sin w/ Bathsheba

Answer 2

1. A single sin can lead to a series of sins.
2. Secret sins end up hurting many people.
3. Today’s choices affect tomorrow.
4. God can forgive any sin.

Question 3

What is true wisdom?

Answer 3

Relying on God’s word and trusting in Him daily.

Question 4

What is moral relativism? Why is it a dangerous idea?

Answer 4

The idea that there is no objective right and wrong. It’s dangerous because it is essentially trying to replace God.

Question 5

What did rivalry between the Israelites lead to?

Answer 5

Israel split into two kingdoms (Israel in the north, Judah in the south)

Question 6

Who were the Samaritans?

Answer 6

Traitors that joined the Assyrians when they conquered Israel.

Question 7

3 most famous pre-exilic prophets

Answer 7

Isaiah, Hosea, and Jeremiah

Question 8

2 exilic prophets

Answer 8

Ezekiel and Daniel

Question 9

3 post-exilic prophets

Answer 9

Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

Question 10

Romans 12:2

Answer 10

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - His good, pleasing, and perfect will.

Question 11

Ecclesiastes 12: 13,14

Answer 11

Now all has been heard; 
here is the conclusion of the matter:
Fear God and keep His commandments,
for this is the duty of all mankind.
For God will bring every deed into judgement,
including every hidden thing,
whether it is good or evil.

Question 12

Solomon’s greatest accomplishment

Answer 12

The building of God’s temple in Jerusalem.