Covenants and More
There are this many major Covenants in the Old Testament.
Five.
Joshua took command of the Israelites after this person died.
Moses.
Who was the first King of Israel?
Saul.
Who was responsible for causing the Kingdom to split in two?
Rehoboam, Solomon's son.
What is a Covenant?
An exchange of persons.
Why did Saul lose the kingship?
Because he failed to obey God's commands.
One of the two kingdoms was exiled and lost forever, while the other was exiled for about 70 years before returning. Which one was which?
The Northern Kingdom was lost forever, and the Southern Kingdom returned after 70 years.
What is the sign of the Covenant God made with David?
The Temple.
Who was the last of the judges?
Samuel.
Who did David kill with a sling?
Goliath.
Which Kingdom had all bad kings, and which one had a few good ones?
The Northern Kingdom had all bad kings, the Southern had some good ones.
What is the main sign of the New and Everlasting Covenant God made through Jesus?
The Eucharist.
What city did Joshua have to conquer by marching around it and blowing trumpets?
Jericho.
Who was David's eldest son, known for his wisdom?
Solomon
What was the name of the Maccabee brother who led the revolt until he died?
Judas.
List the mediators of each Covenant chronologically.
When the people ask God for a king.
What did David write during his kingship and while he was running from Saul?
The book of Psalms.
Who were the Maccabees fighting against?
The Greeks/inheritors of Alexander the Great.