King Saul
When Israel asked Samuel for a king in I Samuel 8:4-7, whom did they actually reject.
They actually rejected the One who had been their King- God.
When the Israelites asked the prophet Samuel for a king after their own hearts, God gives them Saul. After he failed, God sent a king after his own heart. Who was he and how was he unusual? I Samuel 16: 12-13
It was King David, but he was only a boy.
Which of David's sons became king in I Kings 2:10-12?
Solomon
What is prophesied in Zechariah 9:9-10?
He promised King Jesus who will speak peace and will reign forever.
How is Jesus different than the other kings we have discussed?
He is holy. He did not sin.
How did King Saul disobey God in I Samuel 15:9?
He spared King Agag the Amaletkite and kept the best livestock instead of killing them all as commanded.
What nation did King David rule over first? 2 Samuel 2:4
Judah
What good thing did Solomon do in I Kings 6?
He built the temple.
How is Jesus referred to in John 1:49?
King of Israel
Webster's dictionary says that a king is a ruler who inherits his position and rules for life. How does Jesus fit this description better than anyone else?
He was appointed King by His Father and His reign is eternal.
Who stepped up in I Samuel 15: 32-33 and followed through with God's command to kill King Agag the Amalekite?
The prophet Samuel hewed Agag to pieces before the Lord at Gilgal.
After Saul's death, the warrior David avenged those who fought against Israel. In those days kings were leaders of the military. After this victory, what happened to David in 2 Samuel 5:1-4?
He as anointed king over Israel.
God reminds Solomon to remember the Davidic Covenant and then what 2 promises does God make to Solomon in I Kings 9:3-9?
1- If Solomon keeps the commandments God will establish the throne of your kingdom forever.
2- But if you or your sons turn away and serve other gods, He will take His presence from the temple and destroy Israel.
How is Jesus referred to in Matthew 2:2?
King of the Jews
In the great battle in the book of Revelation, how does King Jesus defeat the throngs of kings and followers united against Him? Revelation 19:21
He speaks and they are destroyed.
What was King Saul's reaction when Goliath dared the Israelites? I Samuel 17:11
He was dismayed and greatly afraid.
Even though David was a "man after God's own heart" and was obedient to God, unlike Jesus he still sinned. What was a great sin that he committed in 2 Samuel 11?
Instead of being in battle like he should, he stayed home and killed Uriah the Hittite so that he could marry his wife Bathsheba.
What was one of the first of Solomon's sins explained in I Kings 3:3?
Solomon allowed the high places to remain and did not destroy them.
He is called blessed and only Sovereign, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Unlike other earthly kings that we studied, how is Jesus much different today and where can we find Him today?
He is alive and seated on His throne at the right hand of the Father.
How did King Saul die at the end of I Samuel?
He fell upon his own sword.
Explain the Davidic Covenant found in 2 Samuel 7:12-13.
The Messiah would come through the line of David and reign forever- Jesus.
In I Kings 11 we see Solomon turn from God. How does he disobey and what happens to him?
He takes many foreign wives and concubines who turn his heart from God and worships other gods. He built more high places. The Lord grew angry with Solomon takes his kingdom and he dies.
How is Jesus referred to in Revelation 1:1-5?
the Ruler of the kings of the earth
In Revelation 22:18-19, Jesus gives a final warning. What is His warning?
Anyone who tampers with the Word by attempting to add to or take away from it will be judged.