The Time of the Judges
What cycle began in the land during this time period? For how many years?
The Sin Cycle
450 years
Who was the last judge who saved Israel from their enemies by praying and united the nation under his leadership? (He was also a prophet, a judge and he anointed the first two kings of Israel)
Samuel
What happened to the nation of Israel because of Solomon's son's sin?
Divided the nation of Israel
Which empire allowed the people of Israel to return to their land?
Persia
What empire reigned during the time of Jesus?
Roman Empire
Why did the sin cycle take place?
Because Joshua failed to fully push out foreign people who worshipped idols
Who was the first king of Israel who was "like the other nations?
A King Saul
How were the tribes divided?
10 tribes in the North and 2 tribes in the South
Who returned to the land to build the altar and the temple? He led the spiritual rebuilding of the land.
Ezra
What four men wrote about Jesus' life, death and resurrection?
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
What two sins were the people committing during this time?
Idolatry (idol worship)
Immorality (breaking the commands of God)
Even though King David sinned greatly against God and others, why is he still considered a "man after God's heart?"
In other words, he admitted his sin and asked for forgiveness.
What was the northern kingdom called? Southern kingdom?
North- "Israel"
South- "Judah"
Who returned to the land to build the walls of Jerusalem? He led the physical rebuilding of the land.
Nehemiah
Acts
What did God do to punish each tribe who was guilty of sin?
Allow them to be captured and suffer under foreign nations.
After King Solomon built the temple, what filled it?
God's glory
Where did the northern kingdom (Israel) get exiled to in 722 B.C.?
Assyria
What happened to the people of Israel who stayed behind in Persia?
Their lives were threatened by Haman.
What did Jesus tell his disciples to do?
Go and make disciples of all nations.
When would God save the people from their captivity and who would he send to save them?
He would save them when they cried out/repented/had sorrow over their sin.
He would send a judge (warrior).
What did the nation become under King Solomon's reign?
The Great Nation
Where did the southern kingdom (Israel) get exiled to in 586 B.C.?
Babylon
Who saved her people from annihilation in Persia?
Queen Esther
What did Jesus do for sins?
Die and resurrect to pay for sins.