Salvation History (Judges, Kings, Prophets and the themes of the Gospel)

Question 1

King of Israel’s Community in the Promised Land

Answer 1

God was their only King

Question 2

Why was there equal justice in the promised land?

Answer 2

because it was God who renders it and not a human ruler

Question 3

Why was there equal distribution of resources in the promised land?

Answer 3

God made sure everyone had its fill

Question 4

Israel During the Time of the Judges

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The Israelites struggled with the
temptation of worshipping other gods.

Question 5

Judges

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Leaders appointed by God to lead the Israelites to defeat their enemies

Question 6

served as the central and most important symbol of their faith

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Ark of the Covenant

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Israel’s Cycle of Infidelity

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Sin –> Oppression –> Repentance –> Deliverance –> Peace –> Sin

Question 8

Deborah

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The only female judge who defeated the Canaanites

Question 9

What did Deborah do?

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Gave Israel 40 years of peace after her victory

Question 10

What tribe was Deborah from?

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Ephraim

Question 11

Gideon

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Defeated the Midianites with three
hundred men only.

Question 12

What tribe was Gideon from

Answer 12

Manasseh

Question 13

How did Gideon win?

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caused noise which caused panic and confusion to their enemies

Question 14

Samson

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Was known for his extraordinary strength from his hair

Question 15

What does Samson being a Nazarite imply?

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he consecrated to the service of God under the vows to abstain from alcohol and cutting his hair

Question 16

Who did Samson fall in love with?

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Delilah

Question 17

Who did Samson defeat?

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Philistines

Question 18

Which marked the end of the Judges?

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institution of the monarchy

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How was the monarchy established?

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Israelites asked God through Samuel for a king to lead them

Question 19

First King of Israel

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Saul

Question 19

What did King Saul do?

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expanded Israel’s territory by defeating their enemies

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Great King of Israel

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David

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Second King of Israel

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David

Question 22

What was King David known for?

Answer 22

defeating Goliath

Question 23

The Wise King

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Solomon

Question 24

Formed numerous friendly alliances with great powers which he secured through marriage

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Solomon

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Prophets

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God's spokesperson to the people

Question 26

"to speak for"

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Prophets

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How do prophets receive God's message?

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dreams and visions

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criticizes the prevailing consciousness and leaders for their abuse and forgetfulness with their covenant with God.

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Prophets

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3 prevailing themes of the prophet's preaching

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1. Justice for the poor and oppressed 2. Faithfulness to the covenant 3. Messianism

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Messianism

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God choosing someone to bring salvation to his people

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are the heart of all Scriptures

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Gospel

Question 32

"evangelion" (Greek)

Answer 32

Gospel

Question 33

Gospel of Matthew

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symbolizes "Man" because it begins with the genealogy of Jesus

Question 34

Audience of Matthew

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Jewish Christians who were depressed from the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem

Question 35

Principal Theme of Matthew

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Jesus fulfills the Scriptures of Israel

Question 36

Gospel of Mark

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symbolizes "Lion" because gospel begins with Jesus in the wilderness

Question 37

shortest Gospel

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Mark

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Audience of Mark

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Gentile, unfamiliar with Jewish customs

Question 39

Principal Theme of Mark

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Jesus as the suffering Messiah and Son of God

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Gospel of Luke

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symbolizes "Ox" in reference to the sacrificial aspect of Jesus' mission and emphasis on his humanity

Question 41

Audience of Luke

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Gentile

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Principal Theme of Luke

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Jesus' ministry to the poor and oppressed, the role of women, and prayer

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Gospel of John

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symbolizes "eagle" as it soars towards heaven

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Spiritual Gospel

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John (Jesus as the incarnation of the Diving Word)

Question 45

Audience of John

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early Christians

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Principal Theme of John

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Salvation comes only through Jesus

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Stages of the Formation of the Gospel

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1. The Historical Jesus 2.Oral Tradition 3. Writing of the Gospels

Question 48

The most familiar title of Jesus

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Christ or Messiah

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Christ (Greek) or Messiah (Hebrew) meaning

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anointed one

Question 50

Adonai

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Lord in Aramaic

Question 51

used by the Israelites to respect and call God without mentioning His name

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Lord

Question 52

someone given the power to rule the world (from the book of the Prophet Daniel)

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Son of Man

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This title signifies that the Messiah would descend from the line of David

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Son of David

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Threefold Mission of Christ

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1. Priestly -- Sanctify 2. Kingly -- Service 3. Prophetic -- Teaching