Test 1 Flashcards by Andrew Balina

rule by God

theocracy

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what is the center of a theocracy?

God

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what are the three areas God used to rule His people?

family
Levites
prophets and judges

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while Israel was born in the “Children of God,” they would have to personally express their faith in God

personal godliness

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they needed to pass it onto their children/people around them in order for them to reflect that relationship with God themselves

interpersonal relationships

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everyone had to get it on their own

personal responsibility

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what was the main unit of government in the theocracy?

family (they taught and enforced the will of God)

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teachers of the Law of God

Levites

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what laws did the Levites enforce?

religious laws
sacrificial laws
conduct law

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how to worship? who is this God? what does He want us to do?

religious laws

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how they would deal with sins of individuals and as a group

sacrificial laws

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civil laws

conduct law

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rebuke, exhort, and correct the children of Israel

prophets and judges

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what was God’s desire for the nation?

peculiar treasure
kingdom of priests
separate people

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“special”

peculiar

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what was the result of the Jews intermarrying with the Canaanites/heathens?

syncretism (combing of two religions)

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what were the consequences of syncretism/sin?

God allowed enemy heathen nations to conquer Israel

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what is the cycle of apostasy in judges?

sin (did evil)
servitude (oppression)
supplication (repent/cry out)
salvation (deliverance)
submission (obedience/rest)

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what was Samuel’s role?

priest, judge, and prophet

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what are two aspects to Israel’s kingship?

it was promised (at the right time with the right king)
it was requested improperly (stemmed from a heart of rebellion)

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who’s son and what tribe did Saul come from?

Kish, tribe of Benjamin

what were some characteristics of Saul?

not bad initially, but inexperienced
ultimately, Saul failed spiritually and failed the tests of life and success

what was God’s warning to Israel that Saul didn’t heed to?

handle success correctly

what tribe was David from?

tribe of Judah

what was David's family life?

- godly great grandparents (Ruth & Boaz) - son of Jesse (a leading family of Bethlehem) - youngest/8th son of Jesse

what were the nations surrounding Israel that were David's enemies?

- Amalekites (southwest corner; first seen in Exod. 17) - Philistines (midwest; most serious menace; a part of the sea-people movement) - Syrians (very top) - Ammonites (mideast) - Moabites (southeast) - Edomites (southeast corner; came from Esau)

APSAME

- Amalekites - Philistines - Syrians - Ammonites - Moabites - Edomites

what was the heathen's view of Israel & Israel's God?

- the Philistines were afraid - God's past deliverances of Israel still are prevalent in Israel's reputation

what are some negative aspects to a man after God's own heart?

- sins - struggles with faith - may be incorrect - personal weaknesses - can rise up in pride

who is the most mentioned person in the Bible?

David

what were some David's "a man of. . ." character traits?

- God - weakness - great ability - humility - patience - kindness and respect - responsiveness and sensitivity - fame

what are some positive aspects to a man after God's own heart?

- prizes intimate spiritual fellowship with God - cherishes God's Word - reacts to sin as God does - sees God's hand in all of life - shares his knowledge of God with others - demonstrates God's character - promotes God's rule for authority - loves the Lord and His presence

what were some weaknesses in David's life?

- women - scheming - disciplining his children/family members

what were some great abilities David had?

- music (played harp and other instruments; wrote half of Psalms) - leadership - military

what is the summary of 1 Samuel 8-15?

- to present God's transition from the theocracy to David and Saul is rejected - to show how the administration was changed from judgeship to monarchy in preparation for David

what were some reasons for rejection of theocracy?

- Samuel is old - Samuel's sons are corrupt - rejection of God (rebellion) - wordliness

what was God's warning about their king?

their king will be like all of the other kings of the nations around them

what was Samuel's conclusion of the meeting?

- people were stubborn/still wanted a king - the things God wants to do for Israel, the people wanted a person to do in their life

what is Saul's hometown?

Gibeah

where does Saul go to meet Samuel?

Ramah (Samuel's home town)

"God's involvement in circumstances to accomplish His plan"

providence

where does Saul's private anointing take place?

Ramah

what were the three prophetic/confirming signs?

- meet two men (donkeys found) - meet three men (give bread to Saul) - meet prophets (prophesy)

where was the public anointing of Saul?

Mizpeh (he was hiding because of a lack of faith)

who/what was the Ammonite that was threatening to Jabesh-gilead?

Nahash (poke out right eye)

what was Saul's response to the threat?

the Spirit of God comes over Saul

how did the battle go to save Jabesh?

- 330,00 Israelites gather to fight - God gives victory

what happened at the victory celebration at Gilgal?

- Samuel gives God the glory - Saul's military victory confirmed his kingship/throne as king - final coronation at Gilgal

what was Samuel's sermon at the renewal in Gilgal about?

- witness of Samuel's integrity - witness of God's goodness - severity of Israel's sin - a sign of their sin (thunder and rain at harvest time) - Samuel's commitment (pray for them and teach them)

"When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me."

Psalm 56:9

"In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word."

Psalm 56:10

"In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me."

Psalm 56:11