Joshua
What does Joshua mean?
Joshua means the Lord saves.
In Judges, we talked about the three-part sin cycle.
What are the three parts?
Disobedience, discipline, and deliverance
A Kinsman-redeemer must marry a brother's widow, buy back a family member sold into slavery, and protect the family land holdings.
Why did the Israelites say they wanted a king?
They wanted to be like all the other nations that had a king.
Where in the New Testament is Rahab mentioned?
She is found in Jesus' genealogy.
What are the key factors in Israel's failure in Judges?
The Israelites incomplete obedience in possessing the land and idolatry; the Israelites were constantly breaking the covenant with God.
What purposes for Ruth do the beginning and ending of the book reveal?
Boaz and Ruth are examples of godly people during the wicked period of Judges. The story of Ruth also explains God's provision for a son in the line of King David.
What was the real reason for Israelites desire for a king?
They were rejecting God's leadership.
What do the consequences of Achan's sin teach us?
The sin of Achan affected innocent people, including his own family. Our sins have consequences, too.
Gideon seemed to be seeking God's will through the fleece, but what seemed to be the real reason he put out the fleece?
He was still fearful and unsure of himself. Gideon is an example of someone who courageously obeyed even though he was still fearful.
What peaks and valleys are covered in the book of Ruth?
chaos
What did Samuel warn would happen if they chose a king?
Samuel warned that the king would draft their sons for the army, take their daughters for servants, and seize their land.
What were Joshua and Israel required to do in order to succeed in the conquest of the land?
They were to have courage and to be obedient.
What were the main elements of the Nazarite vow?
Nazarites were to be separate from wine and dead bodies, and they were not to cut their hair.
How do Naomi's feelings and actions in chapter 1 compare to her feelings and actions in chapter 4?
What were the two main reasons that God took the kingdom away from Saul?
Because of his disobedience and his self-reliance
Why did Caleb receive a special inheritance from the Lord?
Caleb and Joshua were the only two of the exodus generation who wholeheartedly followed the Lord from the beginning.
What peaks and valleys are covered in the books of Judges?
Chaos
What can be learned from Ruth's example?
Ruth was loyal to Naomi, and ultimately to God. Even during difficult circumstances Ruth remained loyal.
Why didn't David take Saul's life, even though he had more than one chance?
David still showed respect for the office of the king because God had anointed Saul, and he waited patiently for God's timing.