Recap
Why did God appoint Judges?
Because Israel did not have a physical king, and they wanted one.
or
Israel couldn't follow God without a human ruler
Who are the first two kings of Israel that Samuel anointed?
Saul
&
David
How was Saul described?
Tall, Strong, Handsome
What did David do before he was anointed?
Shepherd
Name 2 descendants of Ruth
&
Jesus!!!
The Temple
Who was Saul jealous of?
David
What did Solomon ask for from God?
Wisdom
How did Gideon ask for a sign from God?
1. wet fleece, dry ground
2. dry fleece, wet ground
How did Samuel respond to God's calling?
"Speak, your servant is listening"
What did Saul throw at David?
a Spear
What did David do when he could have killed Saul?
Cut off a piece of Saul's robe
What code did Samson live by?
Nazirite by birth
- No grapes
- No dead bodies
- No haircuts
What was special about Samuel's birth?
Hannah, his mother, asked God for a baby and promised to dedicate its life to God.
How did Saul lose God's favor?
He didn't completely destroy the Amalekites as God asked. Saul failed to admit he was wrong.
David messed up just like Saul, but what did David do differently?
He repented and asked for God's forgiveness.
Describe the cycle God's people went through in Judges
1. Fall from God
2. Hard times/Punishment
3. God saves His people with a Judge
4. They repent and love God
What was God's message for Samuel?
Eli's family line of priests will end
What tribe of Israel was Saul from?
Benjamin
What was David referred to in relation to God? and what does that name mean?
"A man after God's own heart"
He talked to him constantly
Confessed his sins
Praised
Thanked