1 Kings
What was Solomon's biggest failure that led to the decline of the monarchy?
True or False: There were more good kings of Judah and Israel than bad.
False.
How does Chronicles view David and Solomon differently from the Samuels and Kings?
Their failures are not mentioned.
How many returns from exile were there recorded in Ezra & Nehemiah?
3 - Zerubbabel, Ezra, Nehemiah
What was the main conflict in the book of Esther?
Haman's plot to kill the Jews.
Why was Solomon so wise?
God granted him wisdom after he asked for it in humility.
True or False: Elisha's ministry was so successful because he was just a really good prophet.
False. The success of his ministry came ultimately from God's power at work through him.
True or False: Manasseh's failures are focused on in Chronicles the same way they were in Kings.
False. His repentance and restoration are highlighted.
True or False: King Cyrus and Artaxerxes allowed the Israelites to return because they worshipped the God of the Bible.
False. They were still worshipping pagan gods but God used them regardless.
Who is really the main character of Esther?
God
What was the major event that occurred after Solomon's death that was a result of from his sin?
The nation of Israel divided into two kingdoms.
How does 2 Kings point us to the coming of Christ?
None of the human kings were sufficient to rule the people, there needs to be a perfect king over the people to restore them.
What is the author's main purpose in the books of Chronicles?
To follow the thread of salvation and redemption through the history of Israel's monarchy.
Give an example of internal opposition that the Israelites faced upon returning from exile.
Intermarriage, financial issues, disunity among those returning from exile and those who never left.
What is the main theme of the book of Esther?
God's sovereignty/providence
Why did Elijah tell God that his ministry was over?
He thought that no one had repented and was worshipping God.
Who is blamed ultimately for the exile into Babylon?
Manasseh
What is the picture of worship to God that Chronicles focuses on?
Solomon's temple.
List some of the major themes of Ezra & Nehemiah.
Restoration, God's preservation of His people, the importance of God's Word
What makes Esther unique from the rest of the Bible?
It never mentions the name of God.
What is the reality behind the false gods like Baal worshipped in the Old Testament?
They are actually demonic entities.
What is a major theme of the book of 2 Kings?
The battle between obedience and disobedience
Israel’ failures to keep the covenant
God’s sovereignty and faithfulness
What is the ultimate hope that the books of Chronicles look toward?
The eternal kingship of Jesus.
List a reform that was made by Ezra and Nehemiah.
The public leading of the law of Moses, The Feast of the Tabernacle was revived, The Levites led the Israelites in a national repentance, Covenant was reestablished, Nehemiah dedicates the walls.
What can the book of Esther teach us about living in our current culture?
We need to worship God alone in a culture that supports many different religions and philosophies.