Lesson 81&82
Who were David and his men actually protecting?
The Israelites
What is God’s plan for marriage, which David knew?
One man and one woman together for life.
What do psalms teach us to do?
Worship God with our words.
Who was the only person allowed in the Most Holy Place once a year?
The high priest.
Why was God angry with Solomon?
Solomon disobeyed God’s commands.
Why should we want to obey the advice given in Proverbs?
Because once we are children of God, we should want to be more like Jesus and to honor God with how we live. There are blessings for following the wisdom of God.
How long was David king of Judah before all of Israel came to make him king?
About 7 years
Where did the battle between David’s men and Absalom’s men take place?
In the forest.
What does lament mean?
Crying out to God and asking God why.
How many years did it take to complete the temple?
7
What punishment did God give Solomon?
His kingdom would be taken away and given to his servant.
What did the ark of the covenant look like?
Gold-covered box with cherubim (angels) on top.
Absalom was good looking and he was royalty, what did Absalom get for himself for traveling around the city?
A chariot with horses and 50 men to run ahead.
How can we use the psalms?
We can read them as prayers or songs to God when we’re not sure what to say.
What does it mean to fear the Lord?
Respect and honor him for who he is.
What did the people come and ask Rehoboam to do?
Be nicer than Solomon was. Lighten their work load.
What did David decide he wanted to do for the ark of God?
Build a glorious temple for it.
Which three commandments did David disobey?
You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not covet.
What did the people think when they heard how Solomon used his wisdom in the case of the two women and the baby?
They were awed. They recognized his wisdom came from God.
What does Proverbs warn will happen to a lazy or idle person?
They will go hungry; they will be poor.
What can we learn about sin from the account of King Solomon?
God punishes sin. God hates sin and will not stand for it. Our sin affects others.
What happened to Ziklag, David’s city, while he and his men were away with Achish?
Amalekites raided the city, stole everything, captured the people, and burned it
How did David’s friends who stayed in Jerusalem help him?
They acted as spies, pretended to be on Absalom’s side, reported to David what Absalom was doing, and gave bad advice to Absalom.
What did God say when he appeared to Solomon in a dream?
Ask what I shall give you. He offered to give Solomon whatever he asked for.
What advice did we learn from Proverbs about how to treat our parents?
? We should listen to them, obey them, honor them, and love them.
Why did King Rehoboam and his army go home instead of attacking King Jeroboam?
God told them to stop. He was in control, and they should go home.