Ruth and Samuel
This woman chose to stay with Naomi rather than return to her own people.
Who is Ruth?
This giant challenged the Israelite army and was defeated by David.
Who is Goliath?
David became king of Israel after Saul.
Who is David?
This prophet challenged the priests of Baal on Mount Carmel.
Who is Elijah?
This king trusted the Lord when the Assyrians threatened Jerusalem.
Who is Hezekiah?
Ruth demonstrated this Christlike quality by remaining loyal to Naomi during difficult circumstances.
What is faithfulness?
David used one of these weapons to defeat Goliath.
What is a sling and a stone?
David committed serious sins involving this woman and her husband Uriah.
Who is Bathsheba?
Elijah demonstrated that the Lord was the true God when this happened to his altar.
What is fire came down from heaven?
This king helped restore true worship after the people discovered the book of the law.
Who is Josiah?
This man showed kindness to Ruth and eventually became her husband.
Who is Boaz?
When Samuel chose David, the Lord taught that He looks on this rather than merely on outward appearance.
What is the heart?
Instead of asking for riches or a long life, Solomon asked the Lord for this.
What is an understanding/wisdom?
This prophet succeeded Elijah and performed miracles, including healing Naaman.
Who is Elisha?
Josiah's people were greatly affected when they rediscovered this.
What are the scriptures/the book of the law?
Hannah prayed earnestly for this blessing and promised to dedicate her son to the Lord.
What is a child?
Saul lost the Lord's favor because he repeatedly demonstrated this failure.
What is disobedience?
Solomon built this sacred structure in Jerusalem.
What is the temple?
Naaman was told to do this in the Jordan River to be healed.
What is wash/bathe seven times?
The Israelites were eventually scattered because they repeatedly did this.
What is rebelled against/disobeyed God?
When the Lord called Samuel, Samuel learned that he needed to do this in order to receive the Lord's message.
What is listen and respond to the Lord?
David's response to Goliath teaches that faith in this person can give us courage when facing seemingly impossible challenges.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Solomon's later spiritual decline teaches that even someone who has received great blessings must continue doing this.
What is choosing to follow the Lord and remain faithful?
Naaman's initial reluctance teaches that God's blessings often require us to exercise this principle even when His instructions seem simple.
What is faith and obedience?
The stories of Hezekiah and Josiah demonstrate that turning to the Lord can bring this even after periods of spiritual decline.
What are repentance, renewal, and spiritual strength?