The Israelites Enter the Promised Land
This leader succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into Canaan.
(Who is Joshua?)
God showed grace to barren Hannah by giving her this.
A son. Named Samuel (+100 bonus).
The Israelites did this by worshiping false gods like Baal.
What is sinned or turned away from God
What leader died before the Israelites entered The Promised Land.
Who is: Moses
Who was the king after God's own heart.
Who is: King David.
In the story of David vs Goliath, David's home town is mentioned. Hint: It is the same town that Jesus was born in.
What is: Bethlehem
After 20 years of Samuel faithfully proclaiming God's. Israel began to seek _____.
What is God.
After they sinned, God raised up this type of leader to deliver them.
What is a judge?
This person, like Jesus waited patiently for his kingship. He did not rush God's plan or take shortcuts
Where did king Saul and David first meet.
The people crossed this river on dry ground to enter the land.
What is the Jordan River?
What is: Disobeyed god and worshiped idols
The people did this—like saying sorry—to return to God’s ways.
What is repent?
This Jewish man saved King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) by notifying him of a plot to kill him by his armed guards.
Who is: Mordecai
Who is: King Saul.
This woman hid Israelite spies in Jericho and helped them escape.
Who is Rahab?
Hannah dedicated her son Samuel to serve here for his whole life.
(What is the tabernacle?)
Despite some of the best human leaders, judges, and Kings, none of them were perfect in providing for Israel. Who is the perect coming King?
Who is: Jesus
This prophet reluctantly preached to a people he hated. He proclaimed: "In 40 days, Nineveh will be overthrown."
Who is: Jonah
Why is it silly for Israel to choose a human king in the place of God? Name 2 things.
2. Their problems were the result of sin, not lacking a king.
3. A human king could do nothing without God.
4. A human king could not protect against God's wrath when the people sinned.
When the Israelites crossed the Jordan, God told each tribe to take one of these from the river.
What is a stone? (Built a memorial at Gilgal to remember the waters were cut off)
After the defeat of the Philistines, Samuel set up a stone called "Ebenezer", which means:
What is: Stone of Help.
Deliverance came through these divinely chosen human leaders.
Who are judges?
God split the 12 tribes of Israel, who became the leader of the southern 2 vs the northern 10.
Who is: Rehoboam (2) and Jeroboam (10).
When told to kill all the Amalekites, Saul kept the best animals and when confronted by Samuel, Saul gave an excuse stating it was for sacrifice. Samuel responds with God's truth:
What is: "To obey, is better than sacrifice." 1 Sam 15:22