Old Testament Session 10

Question 1

Know why the book of Chronicles fits well with Ezra as the author

Answer 1

The book’s focus on a re-interpretation
of God’s Word and on the Temple/priesthood
does fit well with who Ezra was as both
a scribe and a priest

Question 2

Know which 2 tribes are highlighted in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 4 and 6

Answer 2

Judah, Levi

Question 3

Know which 2 kings are the focus of the book of Chronicles

Answer 3

David, Solomon

Question 4

Know the name of the evil king who is shown to repent in 2 Chronicles

Answer 4

Manasseh

Question 5

Know the 4 key subtractions from Chronicles in comparison to Samuel-Kings

Answer 5

• Messy politics of power transfer (David to Solomon)
• Messy downfall of David
• Misplaced extravagance, apostasy of Solomon
• Kings and happenings of the northern kingdom

Question 6

Know the heart and enduring basis of Israel’s hope in Chronicles

Answer 6

Davidic covenant/messianic hope

Question 7

Know who David and Solomon are an idealized picture of in Chronicles

Answer 7

Their greater seed/son to come

Question 8

Know the heart of Israel’s covenant life in Chronicles

Answer 8

The temple

Question 9

Know which theme is mentioned over 30 times in Chronicles

Answer 9

seeking God

Question 10

Know what theme Chronicles communicates by beginning with Adam and ending with Persian King Cyrus

Answer 10

Universal scope of God’s plan of salvation