Kings
How did Saul disobey God?
Saul disobeyed God by making an altar to sacrifice to God when Samuel did not get to God on time.(1 Sam 13)
How does Elijah show God to the prophet of Baal?
After the prophets of Baal were not able to make the fire on the altar, Elijah prayed to God to show himself as the true God, set a bull on the altar, pour two jugs of water and set the fire to it. (1 Kings 18:33–39)
When Pastor Alex was preaching on Jonah 1-2, give one way how God used this event of Jonah’s rebellion for good?
One of the ways Jonah’s rebellion for good is actually by the fact that the it actually brought the pagan sailor to worship God.(Joh 1:14–16)
Does our understanding of the human king tell us that we are able to find salvation through human kings?
No, what the Old testament showed was the imperfection of the human king and needing a perfect king.
John 10:11
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
How was David pleasing to God?
David obeyed the word of Lord in all his decision (1 Sam 30:8)
What are two things Ezra calls the Israelites to do?
Ezra calls on the Israelites to rebuild the temple and re-establish worship.(1:3, 3:2)
In Habakkuk 1-2, how does God protect his people?
God promised to destroy the wicked but promised to save his people. Habakkuk 1:12
What is Radical Depravity?
Radical depravity stated that we are not good to the root for we have all been corrupted by sin. However, this is different from total depravity where it states that we are completely bad and can never do any good things. Rom 3:10-12
Romans 3:10-12
“None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.”
What was the sin of Solomon?
Solomon sinned by marrying multiple women(1 King 11:1-13)
What happens to the prophets of Baal?
The 400 prophets of Baal worshiped God but then were killed by Elijah.(1 king 18:40)
What did the dying plant was supposed to help Jonah understand?
The dying plant represents the love God showed for the Ninevites for repenting as Jonah showed much anger at the death of a plant that he did not even grow. The pastor connected to show how Christ showed his love for us when we were undeserving. (Jon 4:6–7)
Heidelberg Q1 What is your only comfort in life and in death?
That I am not my own, but belong with body and soul, both in life and in death, to my faithful Saviour Jesus Christ.
John 14:15
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”
Who was Joash?
Joash was the 7 year old king of Judah who was pursued by his grandma and was hidden in the temple by his uncle and aunt. And his uncle trained him in the ways of the Lord. 2 Kings 11:1–3
What does Jeremiah warn Zedekiah to do initially?
Jeremiah warns Zedekiah to initially go out of the city and submit to the king of Babylon(Jer 38:2–3) and then is thrown in a cistern for Babylon is being used as God’s tool. And then he reminds them not to leave the city.
In Habakkuk 1-2, how does God protect his people?
God promised to destroy the wicked but promised to save his people. Habakkuk 1:12
How is there freedom of choice and yet God still be in control?
God in his providence has in his plan not only his ends but also our choices in mind where he uses our choices as secondary causes to fulfill his plan.
Romans 1:18
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.
How did Josah sin against God and what does this tell us about human kings?
Joash sinned against God by not only by abandoned the house of the LORD, served the Asherim and the idols, and killing Zecharias, his cousin.(2 Chron 24:17-21)
What are the names of Shedrech, Mishech and Abendego and what does it actually symbolize?
Hananiah(grace of yah) he called Shadrach, command of Aku(moon goddess)
Mishael (Who is like El)he called Meshach, who is what Aku is (moon goddess)
Azariah(helped by Ya) he called Abednego. "servant of nego(babylonian god of wisdom) Danl 1:6–7
Why did John not mind that his ministry was decreasing while Christ's ministry was increasing?
John understood, firstly that he was only the groomsman not the groom himself and that all things came from God and as God gives he takes it away. He must increase, I must decrease.
Double Jepordy
If Christ had died for our sin why should we continue to follow God's law?
Because we have died in Chrsit and rose with him, we are no longer called to live in sin but to live a new life in Christ.
Romans 6:1-4
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.