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WHAT IS FREE WILL?
GOD GIVES US THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE TO LOVE
HOW DID JEROBOAM COUNTINUE TO MESS UP
He was now appointing false priests, he does not listien to the prophet`s warnings from God, He is not keeping the commandments and worshiping God with his whole heart.
What were the 2 kingdoms which made Solomons empire to be split?
Israel and Judah.
What did Elijah and Elisha do for God?
They were two prophets who spoke God's words to many and urged the people to live in justice and faithfulness.
Who is Jehoash?
Jehoash was a king which began a period of power & prosperity for the Israelites.
WHY DID SOLOMON LOSE THE RIGHT TO RULE?
BECAUSE HE HAD CHOSEN TO WORSHIP FALSE GODS AND FAILED TO KEEP THE COVENANT.
How does Rehoboam countinues to mess up?
He allowed people to turn away from their covenant promise.
What is a Prophet?
A person sent by God to guide the people in his ways who told the people to stop and think about the way they were living.
In what book of the bible is recorded Elijah`s and Elisha`s deeds that they did.
The deeds of Elijah and Elisha are recorded in the First and Second Book of Kings.
What are some things that happened in Jeroboam II reign.
In Jeroboam II reign his rule Israel regained lost land in the north and established peace with the southern kingdom of Judah. Jeroboam II's reign was also another "golden age."
WHO IS REHOBOAM
SOLOMON`S SON
WHO GAVE PEOPLE EVEN HEAVIER BURDENS, SO THE 10 NORTHEN KINGS REFUSED TO ACCEEPT HIM AS KING
What is the First Commandment?
Calls us to love and honor God above all else.
What does Elijah mean?
Elijah means "Yahweh is my God."
Where does the power of a Prophet come from?
The power of a Prophet comes from the one true God.
What were the Problems in Israel?
Some Israelites were wealthy, most Israelites lived a hard life, and the government did little or nothing to make life easier.
HOW DID JEROBOM MESSES UP?
He did not want people worshiping Judah and set up places for his people to worship false gods which was a great golden bull.
Who is Ahab
One of the worst northen kings who married Jezebal and began worshiping Baal.
What did Elijah`s message make people do?
Elijah's message called the people to faith in the one true God.
What do we learn from the prophets.
Their words and actions show that God is loving and faithful to his people, even when they are not faithful to him.
What were the religious problems?
The covenant was forgotten, Many people no longer fulfilled their promises to God, and the faith of the Israelite people was almost completely lost.
WHAT IS IDOLATRY?
Giving worship to a creature or thing instead of to God.
When Solomon died who took over as king?
Rehoboam took the place as king when Solomon died.
Who was Elisha?
Elisha was a Prophet who was anointed by Elijah who had the spirit of God upon him.
Who is Jehu?
Jehu was a genral who killed most of the Ahab family and destroyed the places where false gods were worshiped, killed the false priests and officials, and established himself as king. He also freed the northern kingdom from the worship of false gods.
What is Faith?
Is a gift from God.