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33 Cards in this Set
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What question does the book of Kings answer? |
"Why are we here?" |
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What question does the book of Chronicles answer? |
What do we do now that we are here? |
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Why was Chronicles written? |
To provide a theological foundation for Israels restoration and a renewed focus on temple worship |
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What is the focus of Chronicles? |
The temple as the center of Yahweh's restored kingdom, so particular interest in the Levites |
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Why did Chronicles start with David? |
To provide hope for the postexilic community |
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What is the song sung over and over throughout these books? |
"For he is good; his love endures forever" |
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Why omit David's sin with Bathsheba? |
Focus on David as a symbol of hope and model for Israel's future leaders |
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What commission does David to Solomon parallel? |
Moses to Joshua |
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In the same way that Yahweh places his resting place in the temple, what does he give rest to in Solomon's reign? |
The Land |
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Why focus specifically on Judah for the books of Chronicles? |
It gave the most hope to the postexilic community |
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Why were kings of evil included within Chronicles? |
Most of their stories involved a sense of repentance that showed God's character of redemption |
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What exile was Jerusalem going through in the book of Ezra? |
Babylon |
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Why did the people weep at the sight of the new temple being built? |
It wasn't near the image the old temple displayed |
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What is key theme found in Ezra? |
Opposition from "the people of the land," exiles from other nations resettled in Israel |
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How did Yahweh show his power with King Darius? |
He made him change his mind or attitude about rebuilding the temple |
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What was missing from the temple being completed in the book of Ezra? |
No mention of Yahweh's glory filling the temple |
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What does Yahweh do in response to Ezra's radical trust? |
He protects him |
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What was the problem, response and resolution with Ezra's spiritual reform? |
Intermarriage with foreigners Corporate repentance Covenant to send away their foreign wives and children |
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What was different about Nehemiah's calling? |
He had a holy discontent of a particular situation instead of being specifically called to it |
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How is the impossible made possible with Nehemiah situation? |
The whole community works together under Nehemiah's leadership |
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What were the external threats Nehemiah received? |
War against people of the land Threat against Nehemiah's life and reputation |
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What were the internal threats Nehemiah received? |
Strife due to sharp division between rich and poor |
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What tribe was Ruth from? |
Moabites |
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What is the definition of kindness used in the speech from Naomi? |
Covenantal love |
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Who was God trying to show covenantal love through and to? |
Through Ruth to Naomi |
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What is the role of Boaz that fulfills what Naomi needs? |
Kinsman redeemer |
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Why do we need eyes of faith? |
One reason is to see Yahweh's action behind the scenes |
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What was the primary theme of Ruth? |
Yahweh's providential care for Naomi |
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What story does Esther reflect in the OT? |
Joseph |
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What is the primary conflict of book of Esther? |
Haman's plot to destroy the Jews |
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Does Esther resist Mordecai's first plea? |
Yes |
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What is the turning point in this story? |
The king's insomnia and remembrance of Mordecai |
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What are two themes of the book of Esther? |
Yahweh's providential deliverance of his people from the threat of annihilation Subversion of the Persian king's power |
