God's People conquered Canaan
WHere can the story of Jericho be found?
In the Book of Joshua
How was the land of Canaan divided out?
By the ancient practice of casting lots
How was the birth of Samson told?
In a very extraordinary way
We are called to be a part of God's plan by......
living lives of faithfulness and kindness
A person consecrated to God and who much keep special vows is called a ___________
Nazirite
Where was Jericho located?
In the center of Canaan
Where can the story of the Israelites settlement in Canaan be found?
In the Book of Judges
What gift did God bless Samson with?
Great Strength
The qualities that Ruth models for us is family loyalty & care AND ___________________
willingness to sacrifice for others.
The words of Moses to the Israelites became an important Jewish prayer known as _____________
Shema
Why were the Israelites able to conquer the city of Jericho?
Because they followed the plan of God.
Why was a Canaanite king able to take over Israelite territory?
Because the Israelites had started to worship false Gods.
Who paid Delilah to find out Samson's Secret?
The Philistine leaders
The story of Ruth teaches us that even in difficult times, people can do what 2 things?
1. Faithfully live out the covenant
2. Follow God's will
What was the source of Samson's strength?
God
What was the theme of the Book of Deuteronomy?
God's people must love him and be obedient to him.
Where did God send a thunderstorm that caused the Canaanites to get stuck in the mud and be defeated by the Israelites?
Mount Tabor
What was the special purposes of the judges in the lives of the Israelites?
Defeat the enemy and rule the land as God directed.
Name 2 of the 3 ways Ruth shows devotion to her mother-in-law
1. Ruth leaves her home
2. Ruth finds ways to feed them both
3. Ruth cares for Naomi
What did the casting of lots show?
It showed that God was responsible for the distribution of land
What did the biblical writer want us to learn from the story of Jericho?
That the israelites believed that god was with them in every part of their lives
What did God choose Deborah to do?
Remind the Israelites to keep the covenant.
What two things does the story of Samson symbolize?
1. The Israelite nation of his time
2. that God was with them
Naomi had two daughters-in-law named Ruth and __________
Orpah
What did the Israelites carry with them when they marched around Jericho?
The Ark of the Covenant