Unit 2: Historical Books Flashcards

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What time period (including characters) do the historical books cover?

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A period of 800 years: Joshua, Samson, Ruth, Samuel, David, Saul, Elijah, Esther, Ezra, Nehemiah

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What does the term “heilgescgichte” mean?

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Salvation Hisory

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What was the purpose for the writing of the book of Joshua?

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Conquest and Settlement

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Basically, what does the book of Joshua record?

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A record of God’s faithfulness in fulfilling his covenant promises to Israel.

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Name 4 instances Joshua was mentioned in the Pentateuch.

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Exodus 17:9-14; led Israel in defeat of Amalekites.
Exodus 24:13; at the foot of mount Sinai
Exodus 33:11; near the tent of meeting when Moses met with God
Nm 13-14; Joshua was sent as one of the 12 to soy on Canaan and was 1 of the 2 to come back with a good report.

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Themes of the book of Joshua?

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  1. Transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua.
  2. Division among land/tribes
  3. Gods faithfulness to His promise.
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3 burials in Joshua?

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  1. Joshua’s Burial
  2. bones of Joseph
  3. Eleazar’s Burial
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The book of Joshua as a continuation of what?

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History of the Pentateuch.

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What is the theological purpose of the judges?

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We see the moral decline of Israel; The people were unfaithful, but God remained faithful

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4 sins of the judges…

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Sexual Immorality, Idolatry, Compromise, and Violence

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When was the book of Ruth read?

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During harvest

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Where did Ruth come from?

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Moab

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What is the central theme of the book of Ruth?

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God’s Redeeming Love (kinsman redeemer)

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Name 4 Eastern powers at the time of 1 Samuel.

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Assyria, Babylon, Egypt, Hatti.

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3 lessons learned from David’s rise and Saul’s decline:

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  1. God looks at the heart
  2. Humility (David had to wait)
  3. Saul’s bad choices= removal of God’s Spirit/ protection.
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Rise of the monarchy marked the end if…

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Theocracy

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What 3 sins did Saul commit?

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  1. Performed priestly duties
  2. Made a rash oath and foolishly tried to kill his son for breaking it.
  3. Failed to follow God’s instructions to wipe out Amalekites
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Name 4 themes of 2 Samuel.

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1) David Become King
2) David chooses Jerusalem as capital
3) Covenant with David
4) David’s sin leads to consequences

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Blessings of the covenant with David include…

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God would establish David’s throne forever….

One of his sins would build a temple

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What is 1 example of a New Testament fulfillment of David’s rule?

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Mary was a descendant of David, and She have birth to Jesus. He came down to earth as a descendant of David, and He is the king who will reign now and forevermore.

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Name 2 major parts in 1 Kings.

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Saul is crowned king and the Kingdom splits in 2.

21
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Traditionally who was the author f 1 & 2 Kings?

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Jeremiah

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What was the significance of Josiah’s reign?

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Spiritual revival & restoration of the temple,

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What do the books of Kings emphasize?

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  1. The ⬆️rise and ⬇️fall of Israel.

2. The importance of godliness

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2 reasons for Israel’s fall?

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Disobedience and Idolatry

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2 theological themes in Kings…

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Retribution theology, Prophetic Perspective.

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Who were the books of Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah written to?

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The Jews returning from Exile

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2 major themes in 1 Chronicles…

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David & Dynasty/ temple worship of God

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What does 2 Chronicles really stress in it’s purpose?

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Reform, Revival, Recovery of faith

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2 Chronicles 7:14 States:

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If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear them from heaven, and I will forgive their son and heal their land.

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What is the purpose of chronicles?

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Israel’s redemptive history.

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What is the main theme of Ezra?

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RESTORATION of the REMNANT of Israel.

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What is the main theme of Nehemiah?

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Rebuilding the

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What was the main theme of Esther?

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God’s providential care.

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Define Syncretism

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All roads lead to heaven; different religious beliefs combined into one system.

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3 reasons why Esther was written:

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  1. To show how the Jewish people were protected and delivered.
  2. To provide historical background for feast of Purim.
  3. To show the providence of God.