Ruth and Hannah
Samuel and Saul
David
Later David and Solomon
Ketuvim
100
  1. When did Ruth’s life take place?

Judges

100
  1. Why did the people of Israel want Saul to be their King?

tall

100
  1. What is the true purpose of the story of David and Goliath?

point to Jesus' victory over sin

100
  1. How did David respond to his failure?

total responsibility/repentance

100
  1. What is the purpose of the Wisdom Literature in the Bible?

skill in the art of godly living

200
  1. How does Hannah’s prayer foreshadow David and/or Jesus?

Alludes to the King and his Messiah/anointed one

Not by man's strength is the battle won

200
  1. Why did God establish Saul as King of Israel?

show how earthly kings will fail

200
  1. What is the covenant God made with David?

Descendants will be Kings (great name, land)

200
  1. What did Solomon receive as a gift from God?

wisdom

200
  1. Name and describe two elements of Hebrew poetry.

answers will vary

300
  1. Why was Hannah viewed as worthless?

Barren

300
  1. Why did the people of Israel want a King instead of a Judge?

defeat the Ammonites

300
  1. What was David’s major failure near the end of his life?

adultery and murder

300
  1. What was the pinnacle of Israel’s history?

dedication of the Temple

300
  1. According to Ecclesiastes, what is the purpose of life?

Fear the Lord and keep his commandments

400
  1. Who was Ruth’s great-grandson?

David

400
  1. How does Samuel foreshadow Jesus as Prophet, Priest, and King?

Prophet- spoke for God

Priest- served as high priest/with Eli

King- last Judge/anointed Kings

400
  1. How was David a different king than Saul?
  • Saul: sin, rebuke, lie, sin again, cursed
  • David: sin, rebuke, listen, learn, obey
400
  1. How did God respond to David’s sin?

child dies, other sons rebel, David shown not to be the promised seed

400
  1. How does Song of Songs foreshadow the complete reversal of the Fall?

Marriage eliminates some shameful effects of the Fall, while pointing toward Jesus' relationship with the Church

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