Salvation History (Judges, Kings, Prophets and the themes of the Gospel) Flashcards
King of Israel’s Community in the Promised Land
God was their only King
Why was there equal justice in the promised land?
because it was God who renders it and not a human ruler
Why was there equal distribution of resources in the promised land?
God made sure everyone had its fill
Israel During the Time of the Judges
The Israelites struggled with the
temptation of worshipping other gods.
Judges
Leaders appointed by God to lead the Israelites to defeat their enemies
served as the central and most important symbol of their faith
Ark of the Covenant
Israel’s Cycle of Infidelity
Sin –> Oppression –> Repentance –> Deliverance –> Peace –> Sin
Deborah
The only female judge who defeated the Canaanites
What did Deborah do?
Gave Israel 40 years of peace after her victory
What tribe was Deborah from?
Ephraim
Gideon
Defeated the Midianites with three
hundred men only.
What tribe was Gideon from
Manasseh
How did Gideon win?
caused noise which caused panic and confusion to their enemies
Samson
Was known for his extraordinary strength from his hair
What does Samson being a Nazarite imply?
he consecrated to the service of God under the vows to abstain from alcohol and cutting his hair
Who did Samson fall in love with?
Delilah
Who did Samson defeat?
Philistines
Which marked the end of the Judges?
institution of the monarchy
How was the monarchy established?
Israelites asked God through Samuel for a king to lead them
First King of Israel
Saul
What did King Saul do?
expanded Israel’s territory by defeating their enemies
Great King of Israel
David