God's Promises
Who did God send to deliver His messages to the people?
The prophets - Elijah, Elisha, Jonah, Amos, Hosea, and others
What were the names of the two nations that Rehoboam's kingdom was split into?
Israel & Judah
What challenge did Elijah win against the 450 false prophets?
He asked God to light the altar/sacrifice with fire after drowning it with water
Who was Elisha's mentor/teacher?
Elijah
What is the name of the prophet who married Gomer?
Hosea
How did God show grace and mercy to Nineveh?
He chose not to send the disaster he had warned about because they repented and turned from their sins
How did God determine if a king was good or evil?
Good - obedient and faithful to God's commands
Evil - disobeyed God's commands and worshiped false gods
How did Elijah die? (Hint: Trick question)
He did not die but was taken up in a whirlwind after a chariot of fire separated him from Elisha
What miracle did God do for Elisha and the Shunammite woman when Elisha prayed over the dead boy?
God brought the boy back to life
What two things happened when the crew threw Jonah overboard?
The sea instantly became calm and a great fish swallowed Jonah
What enemy did God bring to invade the northern kingdom of Israel?
The Assyrians
Which wicked king wanted Elijah killed? (Hint: He was married to Jezebel)
King Ahab
When Elijah was discouraged did God speak to him in A.) a windstorm, B.) an earthquake, C.) a fire, or D.) a whisper?
D.) A whisper
What miracle happened when Elisha instructed the widow and her sons to fill the jars with oil?
The oil did not run out until all the jars were filled
Why did God send prophets to the nations?
To speak His truth and warn of coming judgment for their disobedience to God's commands
How many years did God wait patiently before he sent the Assyrians to invade Israel?
250 years
Which of the 2 kingdoms did Jesus' ancestors rule? (Hint: King David's grandson ruled this kingdom)
Judah
How did God provide food for Elijah at the brook?
Ravens brought him bread and meat
How did God punish Gehazi (Elisha's servant) for running after Naaman to get gifts and lying about whom they were for?
Why didn't Jonah want to go and give the Ninevites God's message? (Hint: Jonah 4:2)
He knew God would be merciful to them if they repented
How is God’s love for his people like Hosea’s love for Gomer?
God loved His people even though they were unfaithful and promised to take them back (restore them) if they would repent
Why was it important if the king was good or evil?
They influenced the entire nation to either obey or disobey to God.
How did Ahab and Jezebel die after Elijah announced God’s judgment on them?
Ahab - struck by an arrow and wounded
Jezebel - got thrown out of a window
What did Elisha tell Naaman to do to be healed of his leprosy?
Dip seven times in the Jordan River
What did Amos say the enemy would do to Israel? (Hint: Amos 3:11)
The enemy would surround the land, take away their power/strength, and plunder their strongholds/fortresses