King David
Who did David defeat as a young man and how?
He defeated Goliath using a stone and slingshot.
What special gift did God give to Solomon?
wisdom
Where was the sacred Temple located?
Jerusalem
We can only enter heaven through Jesus.
What are the Psalms?
Psalms are prayer-songs that were written over a period of 700 years, many are believed to be written by David
David made what city the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
Solomon is most famous for building what?
The great Temple in Jerusalem which held the Ark of the Covenant.
According to the Book of Genesis, what happened on Mount Moriah, the location of the building of the Temple?
Abraham was commanded to sacrifice Isaac there.
In the Temple the Menorahs (candles) are always lit. What can we find in a Catholic church that is similar?
The Tabernacle candle is lit to show the presence of the Eucharist.
What are the 4 types of prayer that the Psalms express?
Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, Supplication
(ACTS)
What did he move to Jerusalem and why?
He moved the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem so that the people of Israel could worship God there.
Name 3 positive things that Solomon did for Israel.
He brought wealth and fame to Israel and he increased trade and military power.
When was the Temple construction completed?
960 BC
In the Temple, the High Priest breaks and eats pita loaves every Sabbath. What does this represent in the Catholic Mass?
We receive Jesus int he form of bread and wine in the Eucharist during Mass.
What is the last verse of Psalm 23?
"Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
Describe the 2 major sins of David.
He committed adultery with Bathsheba and had her husband sent to the front lines of battle where he was killed.
What sin did Solomon commit?
He built temples of foreign idols to please his wives and he began to worship them.
Name the 3 main courts of the Tabernacle.
Outer court, the Holy Place, and the Holy of Holies
In the Temple, the High Priest wears an ephad of breastplate with certain colors and symbols. What does this represent in the Catholic Mass?
Our priests wear vestments of specific colors during Mass.
Who wrote many of the Proverbs?
King Solomon
How many years did David rule as king of Israel?
40 years
When Solomon died, Israel was divided into what 2 nations?
Israel which was for the 10 tribes in the North and
Judah for 2 tribes in the South
The burning of animals at the alter outside the Temple represented what future event?
The future sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross
The Ark of the Covenant was kept in the Holy of Holies. What does this represent in a Catholic church?
The Tabernacle is the dwelling place of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Proverbs 25:28 says, "The honesty of the upright guides them; the faithless are ruined by their duplicity." What virtue is represented in this proverb?
Honesty