Jonah
What trapped Jonah after he was thrown overboard?
He was thrown into the lion's den.
Who did God tell Hosea to marry, what do we know about her?
What does the word "covenant" mean?
A covenant is a promise or an agreement.
What is prophecy? Who was prophecied about at the end of Malachi?
Prophecy is a prediction of the future. Jesus was prophesied about in Malachi.
How long was Jonah trapped?
3 days and 3 nights
What law did Daniel break that resulted in his punishment?
He prayed to God.
What is the theme we should learn from this story?
God, like Hosea, continues to love us and seek us even though we're undeserving.
This period of time in Isreal's history is called the _______________ captivity.
Babylonian
When the Israelites returned from captivity, what are the two thing they rebuilt first?
The temple and the city walls
Where did God tell Jonah to go preach?
Ninevah
How did the king react when Daniel was still alive in the morning?
He declared that Daniel worshipped the one true God, and that all should worship Him as well.
Did Hosea end up with Gomer, and why?
Hosea bought Gomer back as his wife and remained married to her, she became faithful to him.
What led to the Israelites being defeated and captured?
They worshipped other gods and did not listen to the messengers God sent.
After the temple foundation was laid, how did the young people react? The old?
The young people shouted with praise, but the old weeped
How did the people react after Jonah preached to them.
They repented and turned toward God.
How many times per day did Daniel pray?
He prayed three times per day
How is our relationship with God similar to Hosea's relationship with Gomer?
We are like Gomer and God is like Hosea. We are the unfaithful spouse who continues to make the relationship difficult. God is faithful to us and always pursues us.
How long were the Israelites in captivity in this part of scripture?
70 years
What was wrong with the Israelites sacrifices in the book of Malachi? Why was this a problem?
They were not sacrificing their best animals. God called them to sacrifice healthy, good animals and they tried to cheat that by sacrificing the sick and broken.
What is one of the major themes in Jonah's story?
1. Do not run away from God's calling for you.
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2. All people are worthy of knowing about God.
He prayed and fasted for Jonah's safety and for God to deliver him.
At the end of the story, what did Hosea do?
He bought Gomer back, and rescued her. He reminded her of his dedication and faithfulness to her.
What is the old covenant and what is the new covenant?
The old covenant was established with the Israelites, that he would care for them if they remained faithful. The new covenant will be established with Jesus's death and resurrection. That we will gain eternal life if we follow Him.
What are some things we should sacrifice for God?
Things in our lives that distract us from God