Memory Verse
“I can do ___ things through Christ who strengthens me.”
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)
How did the Israelites react when there was no water in the wilderness?
The Israelites complained to Moses and said that he brought them out of Egypt to kill them with thirst. They demanded water from Moses and did not rely on God to provide water for them. (Exodus 17:1-4)
What happened first?
A. The Lord instructs Samuel to anoint David as king.
B. David is first invited by Saul to play the harp for him.
A. The Lord instructs Samuel to anoint David as king.
David killed the Philistine giant Goliath using only a sling and one stone. How was David able to be victorious? How can we be victorious against the "giants" in our lives?
David was able to be victorious because he had faith in the one true God. We must also turn to God when we encounter difficulties and trust that He will give us the victory.
"___ God and keep His commandments, for this is man's all."
"Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man's all." (Ecclesiastes 12:13b)
"A ___ loves at all times, and a ___ is born for adversity."
"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." (Proverbs 17:17)
___ said to Jacob, "Give me children, or else I die!", because she envied ___.
Rachel said to Jacob, "Give me children, or else I die!", because she envied Leah. (Genesis 30:1)
What happened first?
A. Saul is jealous of David because everyone praises him more than they praise Saul.
B. David is anointed king over Judah, and then over Israel.
A. Saul is jealous of David because everyone praises him more than they praise Saul.
Why did David spare Saul when he had the chance to kill him? What can we learn from David?
David chose to spare Saul because he respected God's decision to anoint Saul. We must not follow our emotions blindly, but instead think of what God wants us to do.
Joseph and Benjamin
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will ___ no evil; for You are ___ me; Your rod and Your staff, they ___ me."
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." (Psalm 23:4)
True or false. Isaac offered sacrifices and then God let his wife Rebekah have one son.
False. Isaac pleaded to God and then God let his wife Rebekah have two sons. (Genesis 25:21)
What happened first?
A. David refuses to kill Saul when he has the chance.
B. David escapes Saul's attempts to kill him with a spear.
B. David escapes Saul's attempts to kill him with a spear.
Jonathan and David showed great kindness to each other. Share 3 examples of how you have showed kindness to others.
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What happened first?
A. God appears in a dream and allowed Solomon to make one request of Him.
B. Solomon settles a dispute between two women who are fighting over a baby.
A. God appears in a dream and allowed Solomon to make one request of Him.
"A new ___ I give to you, that you ___ one another; as I have loved you, that you also ___ one another. By this all will know that you are My ___, if you have love for one another."
"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." (John 13:34-35)
Name 4 people who refused the king of Babylon's delicacy.
Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah
(Belteshazzar, Shadrach, Meshach, Abed-nego)
What happened first?
A. Solomon requests for wisdom to judge the people of Israel.
B. Following the instructions from his father David, Solomon builds the temple.
A. Solomon requests for wisdom to judge the people of Israel.
Why did Solomon ask for wisdom? Share a time when you asked God for wisdom.
With wisdom we are able to make decisions according to God's will.
How did David show kindness to Jonathan's son Mephibosheth?
David invited Jonathan's son Mephibosheth, who was lame, to live with him in the palace and to eat at his table continually. He also restored Saul's land to him and commanded Saul's servant to work the land and bring in the harvest for Mephibosheth.
"If any of you lacks ___, let him ___ of God, who gives to all ___ and without ___, and it will be ___ to him."
What did Daniel and his 3 friends do when the king threatened to kill them and all the wise men if they could not interpret his dream?
Daniel and his 3 friends sought mercy from God regarding the dreams. God revealed the secret of the dreams to Daniel in a night vision. (Daniel 2:1-19)
What happened first?
A. Solomon dedicates the temple.
B. Solomon brings the ark into the temple.
B. Solomon brings the ark into the temple.
Why did King Solomon eventually turn away from God? What are 3 things you can do to flee from your weaknesses?
Solomon disobeyed God's commands and became distracted with sin: married foreign wives, accumulated riches, and multiplied horses
Share your most memorable lesson from this quarter. What are your spiritual goals for the next quarter?
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