Kings of Judah
Which king told the people to “seek the Lord”?
Asa
Which prophet reminded the kings of God's love for them?
Isaiah
What does "vocation" mean?
A call from God to do a special job
What foreign empire did Ahaz rely on?
Assyria
What was discovered in the Temple during Josiah’s reign?
The "book of the law"
Who was King Ahaz’s successor?
The prophet Micah had a deep understanding of what?
People and their relationship with God
DAILY DOUBLE
What is Blasphemy?
Showing God disrespect
What did Ahaz trade away for protection?
Judah's independence
The Book of the Law is likely an early form of what book?
Deuteronomy
Who was King Asa’s son?
Jehoshaphat
Why was Jeremiah upset at the people of Judah who were performing religious ceremonies?
They were being unfaithful because their hearts weren't in it.
According to Isaiah, what did it mean to live faithfully?
To have complete trust in God's plan & wisdom
How & why did the Assyrians alter the Temple in Jerusalem?
They set up huge altars to worship their false gods
What tragic event ended Josiah’s reign?
He was killed in battle
Which king repaired the Temple?
Josiah
Why did Habakkuk question God?
He didn't understand why he must see evil and ruin in the world.
What is a faithful remnant?
A small group of people, faithful to God, leftover from a larger group.
DAILY DOUBLE
How did Ahaz's actions reshape Judah's relationship with God and with foreign powers?
They broke Judah's covenant with God and ruined it politically by making the nation dependent on a foreign nation for protection.
After Josiah’s death, what eventually happened to Judah politically?
They lost their independence & later fell to Babylon
What were the ways King Hezekiah show he trusted in both both the Prophet Isaiah and God? (At least two)
He removed idols, restored proper worship, and helped the poor.
Why was Jeremiah afraid to accept God's call & How did God assure him he would do well?
He felt he was too young; God told him he'd always be with him and touched his mouth to put his words into Jeremiah's mouth.
How were the "leftover" people of Judah expected to live? (two ways)
Faithfully and Obedient
Why did Hezekiah’s leadership directly challenge Assyria’s control?
He trusted God instead of them
How did Josiah’s death show the consequences of ignoring God’s law?
When God's law is ignored, reforms can unravel leading to disobedience & disaster