Solomon & the Split
Worshipping false gods
Why does God send prophets? (not what do they do)
To call people back to God
When Solomon died, his kingdom split in two. What were the names of the two kingdoms?
Israel & Judah
What does idolatry mean?
Worshiping something other than God
Why did Israel fall?
Division & unfaithfulness
What were two ways Solomon made life hard for the people of his kingdom?
Heavy taxes and hard work
Whose name means "Yahweh is my God?"
Elijah
Which kingdom had ten tribes?
Israel
Which empire conquered Israel?
Why did God punish Solomon (through his son) by breaking apart his kingdom?
Solomon was unfaithful
Whose marriage (both people) showed how God's love is always faithful even when the people are unfaithful?
Hosea & Gomer
Who followed Solomon as king of Judah?
When Elisha was anointed to carry on Elijah's mission, how did Elijah show him the spirit of God was with him too?
By placing his cloak over Elisha
What caused the ten tribes to reject Rehoboam?
Instead of easing their burdens, he promised more taxes and a heavier workload
What did Amos tell the people mattered to God more than sacrifices and attending religious services?
Living a just life
The Ten Lost Tribes—who were they and why were they called that?
A group of about 27,000 Israelites who'd been deported to Mesopotamia and were never head from again.