King David
David’s homeland.But the northern tribes might think he wanted nothing to do with them.
What is the Capital in Judah?
1 kingdom - 2 Dynasty - 3 Divine sonship (God's own son)- 4 unlimited in time and space - 5 jerusalem/zion - 6 Temple - 7 Wisdom. All fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
What is the Seven primary features?
Polygamy: 700 wives and 300 concubines through marriage alliances, against God's plan of one man and one woman for life.
How did Solomon violate marriage?
Israel sinned, worshiped other gods, and refused to heed the prophets' call to repent, breaking the First Commandment.
Why was Israel destroyed?
The shepherd anointed by Samuel who became Israel's greatest king: poet, musician, and warrior. He united the twelve tribes, made Jerusalem the capital, and received God's covenant of an everlasting kingdom.
Who is David?
The Queen Mother (-> Mary), the Prime Minister with the keys (->St. Peter), and the Thank offering, the todah (-> The Eucharist).
What is the Three Secondary Features?
To draw all the nations of the world to worship the one true God, through the Temple ("a house of prayer for all peoples"), his prayer for all, and wisdom.
What is Solomon's religious ambition?
Good kings who reformed worship alternated with bad kings who brought in false gods. God sent prophets who were persecuted, and the people would not listen.
What is the pattern of History?
A legendary giant Philistine warrior from Gath.
Who is Goliath?
The chief steward held the “Key of the house of David.”
What is The Prime Minister?
His foreign wives turned his heart to their false gods; he built temples for them and led Israel toward idolatry.
How did his marriages damage the faith?
Bring in foreign gods; persecute worshipers of the true God.
What is a Bad Kings?