Quiz 3 Flashcards
What is the main theme found in the book of Joshua?
Courage
How many times is it referenced to be strong and courageous in the first chapter of Joshua?
4! (6,7,9,18)
Why was Rahab saved?
Because she saved the Israelite spies, and showed faithfulness and fear of the Lord by committing her life into his hands
How was Rahab rewarded?
She was spared from death, and she became a part of the messianic line
Why is the story of Achan important?
It shows that God’s grace is not meant to be abused, our sin affects more than just us, it also impacts others around is, shows us that our sin is serious.
What are two big sections dedicated to in Joshua?
8-12: Israelites’ victory over the Canaanites
13-21: The division of land
What is the final charge of Joshua?
That of all the promised the LORD has made to him, not a single one of them had failed or fallen short (21:45, 23:14)
What is the message of Jericho?
That with Him, when we walk in obedience and faith, we have nothing to fear.
How many times did they walk around Jerico?
once a day for six days, and seven times on the last day
Where in the Bible is the fall of Jericho found?
Joshua 6
What are the two types of repetition found in the first chapters of judges?
Fail to rive out inhabitants
even when they had the upper hand, they allow the people they are to conquer to keep living
What is the main characteristic of judges?
Anarchy
As a result of Israel Whoring after other gods, What does God do?
Brings out the curses that were outlines in Lev 26 and Deut 28
What is the pattern of judges?
- Israel rebels
- God punishes them
- Israel cries out for helo
- God raises up a judge
- Repeat
What is notable about Deborah the Judge?
-The only female judge.
-The first judge who explicitly acts as a “judge” (4:5)
-The only judge who is also a prophet (4:4)
-The only judge who is not a fighting judge
-Delivers Israel through a prophetic message from the Lord to a military leader (Barak)
-The presence of Deborah on the military campaign is not portrayed in a positive light
-The glory for the victory goes to Jael
-Barak shows faith by obeying the command from the Lord that Deborah gives him
-The Lord is portrayed as the primary initiator and hero
What was God trying to portray by picking a weak man to do this great thing?
God doesn’t need you to be strong! He is Strong!
What was Gideon first asked to do before he could be a warrior for the LORD?
Wipe out the alters of Baal in the place
Is it sinful to have a fleece with God?
No! God would probably prefer us not to have one, but there is nothing wrong with taking care with what the LORD has commanded you to do.
Why did God cause the army to be narrowed down so much?
Because he wanted it to be known that God was the reason for the victory alone.
What was Samson problem?
He was blinded by his love for a philistine woman
Who was the overlooked main character of Judges?
GOD! And the Spirit of the Lord was upon them
What are some examples of the Holy Spirit coming on people in the NT?
Pentecost, Jesus Baptism, Peter’s sermons.