1 Samuel 16 : The anointing of King David
1 Kings 18 : Elijah the prophet
Jesse Tree
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Who's son did God choose to be the next king?

Jesse's son, David

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Who was Elijah?

God's messanger and prophet

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How many ornaments are on the Jesse tree?

25

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What instrument did King David play to help Saul deal with the evil spirit?

King David played the harp to help Saul
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What did king Ahab's prophets do to praise their God?

They began shouting, crying and even hurting themselves

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What do you do each day of advent for your Jesse tree?

Each day you read a bible verse, reflect on it, and make a corresponding ornament to hang on your Jesse tree.

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Why did God reject Saul as the king of Israel?

Because Saul disobeyed God's commandements and orders

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Why did Elijah tell the people of Israel, including all of king Ahab's prophets, to mount carmel?

So that he could prove that our Lord is the only God

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Who was Jesse?

Jesse was the father of king David, who was king of the Israelites

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Why did Samuel tell the elders of Bethlehem that he was making a sacrifice, rather than telling the truth?

He did so, so that Saul wouldn't hear about Samuel anointing the next king of Isreal in fear that Saul would kill him. 

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What did Elijah tell king Ahab?

Elijah told king Ahab that he was disobedient to God and worshiped idols, so God would show him that he is the only God.

Elijah then told king Ahab to meet him at the top of mount Carmel.

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What is the focus of the Jesse Tree?

To study the genealogy of Jesus Christ

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What did Samuel say when he arrived at the city of Bethlehem?

Samuel said that he comes in peace, and said that he would make a sacrifice
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How did Elijah plan to prove that the Lord is the only God?

Elijah made a stone altar, and then told king Ahab's prophets to also craft a stone altar. Then he told them to pray to their God, and if he was real he would light their stone altar on fire.

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When did the Jesse Tree tradition start?

The Middle Ages