1 Samuel 16 : The anointing of King David
Who's son did God choose to be the next king?
Jesse's son, David
Who was Elijah?
God's messanger and prophet
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What instrument did King David play to help Saul deal with the evil spirit?
What did king Ahab's prophets do to praise their God?
They began shouting, crying and even hurting themselves
What do you do each day of advent for your Jesse tree?
Each day you read a bible verse, reflect on it, and make a corresponding ornament to hang on your Jesse tree.
Why did God reject Saul as the king of Israel?
Because Saul disobeyed God's commandements and orders
Why did Elijah tell the people of Israel, including all of king Ahab's prophets, to mount carmel?
So that he could prove that our Lord is the only God
Who was Jesse?
Jesse was the father of king David, who was king of the Israelites
Why did Samuel tell the elders of Bethlehem that he was making a sacrifice, rather than telling the truth?
He did so, so that Saul wouldn't hear about Samuel anointing the next king of Isreal in fear that Saul would kill him.
What did Elijah tell king Ahab?
Elijah then told king Ahab to meet him at the top of mount Carmel.
What is the focus of the Jesse Tree?
To study the genealogy of Jesus Christ
What did Samuel say when he arrived at the city of Bethlehem?
How did Elijah plan to prove that the Lord is the only God?
Elijah made a stone altar, and then told king Ahab's prophets to also craft a stone altar. Then he told them to pray to their God, and if he was real he would light their stone altar on fire.
When did the Jesse Tree tradition start?
The Middle Ages