History
Who conquered Israel and took them into exile?
The Assyrians
What is something that takes the place of God?
An Idol
You must always be ___________ to keep the _____________ and ____________, the _____ and _____________ he _________ for you. Do not ____________ other _______. 2 Kings 17:37
ALWAYS, CAREFUL, DECREES, REGULATIONS, LAWS, COMMANDS, WROTE, WORSHIP, GODS
What is a covenant?
a promise or formal agreement between two people
People are born broken and sinful, and although people desire to be whole and to have a relationship with God, they don't always recognize or accept that God is the answer to their longing.
Who took Judah into captivity later?
The Babylonians
What happens if we worship idols instead of God?
We become like them. They cannot satisfy us.
FORGET, COVENANT, MADE, WORSHIP, GODS
What is devotion?
Remaining faithful to God by honoring, following, and worshipping Him only and submitting to His guidance.
What should you do if you think you might be making someone or something into an idol?
Pray for them, talk to them, point them to Jesus
What did the Babylonians do to Solomon's temple?
Destroyed it
Which false gods did the Israelites worship?
Baal and Ashtarte
WORSHIP, LORD, DELIVER, HAND
What is an idol?
Something that takes the place of God
Fill in the blank for this Biblical Principle:
____________ were _____________ to seek God with all their _______, soul and ________.
PEOPLE, DESIGNED, HEART, MIND
Which king did God protect while in exile?
Jehoiachin
What is worship?
Praising God for His greatness, power, and goodness.
Name the book, chapter, and verses for your memory verse.
2 Kings 17:37-39
What does it mean that God is jealous for us?
He wants to protect us and be the only one we worship
What happens if we look to people or things ti satisfy our hunger for God?
We will ultimately be disappointed, since no person or thing other than God can save us, satisfy us, or make us truly happy.
Why did God allow Israel to be conquered?
Because of their sin and disobedience
How does worship affect who we become?
We become like what we worship
You must always be __________ to keep the __________ and __________, the __________ and __________ he wrote for you. Do not __________ other __________. Do not __________ the __________ I have __________ with you, and do not __________ other __________. Rather, __________ the __________ your __________; it is he who will __________ you from the __________ of all your __________. 2 KINGS 17:37-39
careful / decrees / regulations / laws / commands / worship / gods / forget / covenant / made / worship / gods / worship / Lord / God / deliver / hands / enemies
What does faithful mean?
Staying loyal and committed to God
How is the true God different from a false god?
- God is true (He aligns with reality), whereas an idol is a fake god created by humans
- God can fill us with true joy, whereas an idol cannot completely satisfy us
- God has the power to forgive us and heal us, whereas an idol is powerless and cannot save us