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Lesson 26: God punishes Solomon
What did Ahijah do to show that God was going to take Solomon’s kingdom away?
Ahijah ripped a new robe into 12 parts. Jeroboam would get ten of them.
Lesson 27: God punishes Jeroboam
After Jeroboam became king over the 10 tribes of Israel, what did he make?
He made a false religion, including 2 golden calves, 2 places of worship, lots of other places of worship, a new priesthood, and a new religious festival.
Lesson 28: Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
How did the LORD prove that He is God to Elijah and the Baal prophets?
While no answer came from Baal, the LORD answered by burning up the offering, the altar, and the water too. Then God proved His power again by sending lots of rain and by empowering Elijah to outrun Ahab’s chariot.
Lesson 29: God is Glorified by Protecting Judah
What happened to the Assyrian army?
The angel of the LORD slaughtered 185,000 Assyrians in one night, and the rest went home.
Lesson 30: God Punishes Judah
Who was the most wicked king in Judah?
Manasseh
Lesson 31: God shows mercy to Jonah and Nineveh
What did the Ninevites do in order to be saved?
They repented and trusted in God. They did not think they could earn salvation. Instead, they turned to God and hoped He would save them.
Lesson 32: God uses Esther to protect His people
How many “coincidences” can you remember? What do they show us about God?
There were nine different “coincidences.” This shows us that God is in control, even of events that seem “random.”
Lesson 33: God uses Daniel to Interpret the King's Dream
What did the stone in Nebuchadnezzar's dream represent?
The stone represented God’s kingdom that He will establish on the earth when Jesus returns.
Lesson 34: God protects Daniel's friends
What was so amazing about what Nebuchadnezzar saw when Daniel's three friends were in the fiery furnace?
Even though his own soldiers died from the heat, the three men were walking around in the fire unharmed, and a fourth man was with them.
Lesson 35: God Humbles Nebuchadnezzar
What happened to King Nebuchadnezzar when he did not give God the glory He deserves?
Nebuchadnezzar’s mind became like an animal’s, and his hair became matted like eagles’ feathers. His nails became overgrown, and he ate grass like a cow.
Lesson 36: God Judges Belshazzar for His Pride
How did Belshazzar show his pride?
He trusted himself and his idols instead of God. He made fun of God by drinking out of the cups from God’s holy temple.
Lesson 37: God Delivers Daniel from the Lions' Den
Why did the other rulers hate Daniel?
They were jealous because Daniel was so successful that the king was going to put him in charge of everyone.
Lesson 38: God Brings about the Restoration of the Temple
Why did some men weep after the temple foundation was laid?
They saw that the new temple did not come close to the glory of Solomon’s temple.
Lesson 39: God Guides Israel to Repentance
What phrase repeatedly emphasizes that it was God’s power that restored His people?
The hand of our God/the Lord (Ezra 7:9, 28; 8:18, 22, 31)
Lesson 40: God Leads Nehemiah to Reconstruct the Wall
How long did it take to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem?
The wall was finished in 52 days.