1&2 Samuel (1)
He was the first king, anointed by Samuel
Saul
Known for “having a heart after God’s own heart,” this man grew up as a shepherd and becomes the second King of Israel
David
As the kingdom of Israel is passing from aging David to his son Solomon, David's final words a reminder to do what?
Remain faithful to the commands of the covenant and to worship the one true God of Israel alone.
This term comes from the Hebrew term meaning “house of bread.” This was the birth place of both King David and Jesus Christ.
Bethlehem
The father of 8 sons, one of whom would be the successor of Saul
Jesse
From the Greek term meaning the "rule of one" - this term means a system of government with a single person as the head of state.
Monarchy
David conquers this land/town to establish the nation of Israel. It renames it Zion after capturing it.
Jerusalem
Solomon asked for this from God
Wisdom to be a good ruler and judge to his people
David's writings, containing many of his joys, laments, and prayers, can be found in this book of the Bible.
Where can Solomon's be found?
David = Psalms
Solomon = The Book of Wisdom (& Wisdom literatures)
At the end of "Conquest & Judges," This person rises as the final judge and serves as a as great prophet and leader to the Israelites, anointing the first kings.
Samuel
When the Israelites had asked God for a king, he gave them a three part warning. What did he warn a king would do?
1. Tax them
2. Enslave them
3. Take their Land
David and God both want to build a house for one another. What is the difference between how they use the word “house”?
David wants to build a temple for God. God wants to build a dynasty for David.
David's affair shows a clear example of how sin has a tendency to lead to more sin. These are the first two things that typically start the cycle:
1. Failure to be faithful to the task or command that God has given us
2. Giving into our own comfort and pleasure
Finish this quote: "The Lord does not see as man sees; man look on the outward appearance, but the Lord ______________" 1 Samuel 16:7
looks on the heart
This man was considered a best friend to David, modeling virtuous friendship. He assisted David several times when he was being pursued by Saul
Jonathan
Saul's pride is going to cost him the throne...What was Samuel’s response to Saul after Saul failed his mission from the Lord?
"Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice" - (1 Sam 15:22)
What are the primary differences between Saul and David?
1. Saul was disobedient, David was obedient
2. Saul carries his pride until the very end, David is humble and repents of his sins, even after he neglects his obligations as King
Temple of God elaborately decorated to represent what?
1. Garden of Eden
2. Heaven Meets Earth
3. God’s presence with his people
What action does David take to make the capital of Israel the religious capital?
Moves the Ark of the Covenant into the city
This couple was broken up by David’s lack of temperance (self-control). She becomes the mother of Solomon, and he was a strong, trusted soldier in David’s army
Bethsheba, Uriah
Even while being hunted by Saul, David displays great patience & trust in God's timing. God is faithfulness to David teaches us this:
God opposes the proud and exalts the humble
God’s makes a covenant with David, promising a son of David will do what three things:
1. Build the Temple
2. Be the Son of God
3. Rule of Israel for all eternity
Instead of bringing the world's nations closer to the one true God, Solomon does this:
Through his pride and desire for political power, Solomon brought false worship into Israel.
(Marries hundreds of women for political powers, then seeking to please foreign wives, builds altars to their false gods)
Define anointing:
ceremonial and sacred gesture in which one is blessed with holy oil as an outward sign of being set apart
This prophet confronts David about his sin with Bathsheba which leads David to repentance
Nathan