Thursday, May 14, 2009

May 12: Psalms 23-30

Psalm 23

What illustration does David use in Psalm 23?

Psalm 24

Who may ascend the hill of the Lord in Psalm 24?

Who enters the gates of Zion?

Psalm 25

What is the main thing David requests in Psalm 25?

What sins does David want God to forgive?

Psalm 26

In Psalm 26, to what does David appeal for God’s help?

Psalm 27

What attitude does David have in Psalm 27?

What one thing does David ask of God?

In what characteristic of God does David trust in 27:10-14?

Psalm 28

What will happen to the wicked in Psalm 28?

Psalm 29

What aspect of God is emphasized in Psalm 29?

Psalm 30

What important perspective is expressed in Psalm 30:5?

Answers to May 11 Questions

What does David claim in Psalm 17:1-5? That he has been faithful to God’s word

What does David ask God to do? To defeat the wicked, which are his enemies

Why does David praise God in Psalm 18? Because he has delivered David from his enemies

Consider 18:7-15 and explain how God attacked David’s enemies. By His word; much figurative language is used here

How is David saved from his enemies? By the Lord according to David’s faithfulness

What principle do you see in 18:24-27? The Lord will treat you as you treat others

Are there some who call to the Lord and he does not answer? Yes, David’s enemies (the wicked)

What does the creation reveal about God? His glory and His handiwork

List the different phrases that refer to God’s word in Psalm 19. the law of the Lord, the testimony of the Lord, the statutes of the Lord, the commandment of the Lord, the fear of the Lord, the judgments of the Lord

List all that God’s word does in Psalm 19. it converts the soul; it makes the simple wise; it rejoices the heart, it enlightens the eyes; it endures forever

What is the value of God’s word? More precious than gold

From what sins does David pray forgiveness and deliverance? Forgiveness for secret sins and prevention from presumptuous sins

For whom are Psalms 20 and 21 sung? It is a national prayer for their king

What does God not allow the enemies to do? To carry out their evil plan

Where else do we find the words in Psalm 22:1? Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34

What do the enemies say in verse 8? "He trusted in the LORD, let Him rescue Him;
Let Him deliver Him, since He delights in Him!"


Where else do we find these words? Matthew 27:39-43

What have the enemies done to His hands and feet? They pierced them

What did they do with the clothing? Divided it and cast lots for his seamless garment

When were these very detailed events fulfilled? Give scripture. When Jesus was crucified Matthew 27:35, Mark 15:24, Luke23:34, John 19:23-24

What happened between Psalm 22:21 and Psalm 22:22? God heard him

Who will kneel before the Lord? All who go down to the dust

Who will be told about Him? The next generation

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

May 11: Psalms 17-22

What does David claim in Psalm 17:1-5?

What does David ask God to do?

Why does David praise God in Psalm 18?

Consider 18:7-15 and explain how God attcked David’s enemies.

How is David saved from his enemies?

What principle do you see in 18:24-27?

Are there som who call to the Lord and he does not answer?

What does the creation reveal about God?

List the different phrases that refer to God’s word in Psalm 19.

List all that God’s word does in Psalm 19.

What is the value of God’s word?

From what sins does David pray forgiveness and deliverance?

For whom are Psalms 20 and 21 sung?

What does God not allow the enemies to do?

Where else do we find the words in Psalm 22:1?

What do the enemies say in verse 8?

Where else do we find these words?

What have the enemies done to His hands and feet?

What did they do with the clothing?

When were these very detailed events fulfilled? Give scripture.

What happened between Psalm 22:21 and Psalm 22:22?

Who will kneel before the Lord?

Who will be told about Him?

Answers to May 10 Questions

Why does David praise the Lord in Psalm 9? Because He rescued him from his enemies and judged between him and his enemies

Why did David want God to rescue him? So that he might praise God

What is David’s concern in Psalm 10? The boldness of the wicked

What does the wicked man say in his heart? (There are three statements.) “I shall not be moved; I shall never be in adversity." "God has forgotten; He hides His face; He will never see." (toGod) "You will not require an account."

In Psalm 11, where is God? In His holy temple, on His holy throne

What does He do? He watches men

What destructive sin is the problem in Psalm 12? deception

At the beginning of Psalm 13, how does David feel? Abandoned by God, overwhelmed by his enemies

How does he feel at the end of Psalm 13? Why? Faith and joy because the Lord has been good to him

What does the fool say in his heart? “There is no God”

Whom does the Lord seek? For any who understand and seek Him

What accusation is made against all men in Psalm 14? All have turned aside and become corrupt; not one does good

List and explain every part of the description of the man who can live with God in Psalm 15. he has a good reputation and does good; he tells the truth and does not slander other people; he despises vile men but honors those who fear God; he keeps his oath to his own hurt (even if it is a great sacrifice for him to keep his oath); he lends his money without usury (he does not take advantage of the needy by charging interest on loans); he does not accept a bribe against the innocent

What saints were in the land in David’s day? Those who feared God

How did David avoid idolatry? He did not drink blood as idol worshipers did or speak the idols’ names

How does God help David? He gives him counsel; he stays with him

Why does God help David? Because he puts God first always

Does 16:10 mean that David wouldn’t die? no

What is the idea here (See Acts 2:22-31)? it is a prophecy of Christ; he did die but did not remain dead

Saturday, May 9, 2009

May 10: Psalms 9-16

Why does David praise the Lord in Psalm 9?

Why did David want God to rescue him?

What is David’s concern in Psalm 10?

What does the wicked man say in his heart? (There are three statements.)

In Psalm 11, where is God?

What does He do?

What destructive sin is the problem in Psalm 12?

At the beginning of Psalm 13, how does David feel?

How does he feel at the end of Psalm 13? Why?

What does the fool say in his heart?

Whom does the Lord seek?

What accusation is made against all men in Psalm 14?

List and explain every part of the description of the man who can live with God in Psalm 15.

What saints were in the land in David’s day?

How did David avoid idolatry?

How does God help David?

Why does God help David?

Does 16:10 mean that David wouldn’t die?

What is the idea here (See Acts 2:22-31)?

Answers to May 9 Questions

List the three verbs in 1:1. walk, stand, sit

What should be one’s attitude toward the law of the Lord? It should be our delight

How would this attitude be demonstrated? We would meditate on it day and night

Who are the nations in 2:1? The Gentiles (non-Jews)

Who are the peoples in 2:1? Descendants of Israel (later known as Jews)

Against whom are everyone (be specific)? The Lord(God) and His Christ (Anointed One)

Where does God put His King? On Zion, God’s holy hill

What relation does He have to God? He is God’s Son

What does He inherit? Authority over all peoples of the earth

What is Psalm 3 about? David’s prayer of faith that God will protect him from his evil enemies (Absalom and his allies in this case)

What is the occasion for Psalm 4? David has been slandered by his enemies

What does David tell men to do in bed in verse 4? Meditate within their hearts and be still

What is the occasion for Psalm 5? worship

How does David describe wicked men in Psalm 5? Wicked, practice iniquity, boastful, bloodthirsty, liars, deceivers; they flatter, they don’t keep their word, they speak uncleanness, they are filled with destruction

For what does David pray in Psalm 6? mercy

For what does David ask in Psalm 7? The Lord to avenge the wrong done to him by his enemies

What is the principle in 7:14-16? You reap what you sow

In Psalm 8, who is to praise God? Infants and children

Who is made a little lower than the angels? Man (especially Jesus-Hebrews 2)

What is underneath His feet? All things

What does that mean? He has all authority

Friday, May 8, 2009

May 9: Psalms 1-8

List the three verbs in 1:1.

What should be one’s attitude toward the law of the Lord?

How would this attitude be demonstrated?

Who are the nations in 2:1?

Who are the peoples in 2:1?

Against whom are everyone (be specific)?

Where does God put His King?

What relation does He have to God?

What does He inherit?

What is Psalm 3 about?

What is the occasion for Psalm 4?

What does David tell men to do in bed in verse 4?

What is the occasion for Psalm 5?

How does David describe wicked men in Psalm 5?

For what does David pray in Psalm 6?

For what does David ask in Psalm 7?

What is the principle in 7:14-16?

In Psalm 8, who is to praise God?

Who is made a little lower than the angels?

What is underneath His feet?

What does that mean?

Answers to May 8 Questions

Who was organized in the first part of chapter 27? The army by divisions

Why did David not count men under 20 years old? Because the Lord promised to make Israel as numerous as the stars in the sky

What conclusion do you draw from the wording in 27:33? Ahithophel was not David’s friend as Hushai was; this contrast was because of Ahithophel’s rebellion with Absolom

Why did God not allow David to build His temple? He was a man who shed much blood as a warrior and a man of blood

Who chose Solomon to replace David? The Lord did

Who made the plans for the temple? David

What did David tell Solomon? "As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever. Consider now, for the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong, and do it."

How did David lead by example in giving? He gave 3000 talents of gold and 7000 talents of silver

What effect did it have on the people? They gave generously and gladly

How many years was David king? 40 years

What three prophets wrote about the life of David? Samuel, Nathan, and Gad

May 8: I Chronicles 27-29 David's Administration and Transition to Solomon

Who was organized in the first part of chapter 27?

Why did David not count men under 20 years old?

What conclusion do you draw from the wording in 27:33?

Why did God not allow David to build His temple?

Who chose Solomon to replace David?
Who made the plans for the temple?

What did David tell Solomon?

How did David lead by example in giving?

What effect did it have on the people?

How many years was David king?

What three prophets wrote about the life of David?

Answers to May 7 Questions

How many divisions of priests took turns serving in the temple? 24

How were the divisions of the Levites determined? They cast lots by families as the priests did

Which Levites were organized in chapter 25? The musicians (sons of Asaph, Jeduthun, Heman)

Besides singing, what else did they do? Prophesying and playing musical instruments

Did God approve of all these arrangements? yes

Which Levites were organized in chapter 26? The gate-keepers and guards

What responsibilities did each group have? the East Gate guarded by Shelemiah’s group; the North Gate guarded by his son Zechariah’s group; the South Gate was guarded by Obed-Edom’s group; the storehouse by his sons; the West Gate and the Shalleketh Gate on the upper road was guarded by divisions headed by Shuppim and Hosah.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

May 7: I Chronicles 24-26 The Levitical Service

How many divisions of priests took turns serving in the temple?

How were the divisions of the Levites determined?

Which Levites were organized in chapter 25?

Besides singing, what else did they do?

Did God approve of all these arrangements?

Which Levites were organized in chapter 26?

What responsibilities did each group have?

Answers to May 6 Questions

Who moved David to number Israel? Satan

Whom did the Lord send to destroy Jerusalem by plague? An angel

How did God respond to David’s offering? He order the angel to put away his sword

Where was the tabernacle located at this time? At Gibeon

What plans did David make for Solomon before he died? For the temple

For what reason did God not have David build the temple? He was a man of war and a man of blood 22:8

What did David tell Solomon to do to please God? Be careful to keep God’s laws, be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or discouraged

How much gold and silver were saved for the temple? 100,000 talents of gold, 1 million talents of silver

What did David charge the leaders of Israel to do? To help Solomon build the temple, keep God’s laws, and bring the Ark into the temple when it is finished

How many Levites served the Lord? 38,000

What was different about their responsibilities under David’s plan compared to Moses’ time (see Numbers 4)? Since they no longer had to carry the tabernacle and its holy articles, they would be set to minister at the temple, to help the priests, and to sing and play instruments

Why the difference? Because the tabernacle would not be moved any more; the temple would be a more permanent place

May 6: I Chronicles 21-23 Preparations for the Temple

Who moved David to number Israel?

Whom did the Lord send to destroy Jerusalem by plague?

How did God respond to David’s offering?

Where was the tabernacle located at this time?

What plans did David make for Solomon before he died?

For what reason did God not have David build the temple?

What did David tell Solomon to do to please God?

How much gold and silver were saved for the temple?

What did David charge the leaders of Israel to do?

How many Levites served the Lord?

What was different about their responsibilities under David’s plan compared to Moses’ time (see Numbers 4)?

Why the difference?

Answers to May 5 Questions

What countries did David subdue and occupy? Philistia, Moab, Ammon, Edom, Zobah, Syria, Amelekites

What river is mentioned as a northern border of David’s rule? Euphrates

Who killed 18,000 Edomites? Abishai

Who were David’s chief assistants? His sons

What country helped the Ammonites against Israel? Syria

What event is not in the Chronicles account of the siege of Rabbah? David’s adultery with Bathsheba and Uriah’s death

Whose relatives are killed in chapter 20? Goliath

May 5: I Chronicles 18-20 David Conquers The Surrounding Nations

What countries did David subdue and occupy?

What river is mentioned as a northern border of David’s rule?

Who killed 18,000 Edomites?

Who were David’s chief assistants?

What country helped the Ammonites against Israel?

What event is not in the Chronicles account of the siege of Rabbah?

Whose relatives are killed in chapter 20?

Answers to May 4 Questions

After David had the Ark placed into the tent, what did the people do? They offered burnt offerings to God

What did David give to each person? a loaf of bread, a cake of dates and a cake of raisins

What did David appoint the Levites to do? To minister, pray, give thanks, and praise the Lord

The psalm of praise to God was to teach whom? The nations

Who were appointed to be gatekeepers? Obed-Edom and Hosah

Who was the priest? Zadok

God promised David that whose kingdom would be established? His seed

What would this individual build for God? A house

What relationship would he have with God? He would be a son to God and God would be his father

For how long would his kingdom last? forever

What was David’s reaction to this promise? Humility and joy; thanks for God’s lovingkindness

Monday, May 4, 2009

May 4: I Chronicles 16-17 God's Promise to David

After David had the Ark placed into the tent, what did the people do?

What did David give to each person?

What did David appoint the Levites to do?

The psalm of praise to God was to teach whom?

Who were appointed to be gatekeepers?

Who was the priest?

God promised David that whose kingdom would be established?

What would this individual build for God?

What relationship would he have with God?

For how long would his kingdom last?

What was David’s reaction to this promise?

Answers to May 3 Questions

How did David react to Uzzah’s death? He was angry and afraid

What did Hiram’s craftsmen build for David? A palace

What did David learn from Uzzah’s death? He died because they carried the Ark the wrong way

How did he learn the right way to carry the Ark? They consulted the Lord through scripture

Who were the three main musical leaders among the Levites? Heman, Asaph, and Ethan

Who was in charge of the singing? Kenaniah

What did David wear as the Ark was brought to Jerusalem? A linen robe and linen ephod

Who despised David when she saw the way he was acting in the procession? His wife Michal (daughter of Saul)

Saturday, May 2, 2009

May 3: I Chronicles 13-15 Establishing the City of David

How did David react to Uzzah’s death?

What did Hiram’s craftsmen build for David?

What did David learn from Uzzah’s death?

How did he learn the right way to carry the Ark?

Who were the three main musical leaders among the Levites?

Who was in charge of the singing?

What did David wear as the Ark was brought to Jerusalem?

Who despised David when she saw the way he was acting in the procession?

Answers to May 2 Questions

What is chapter 10 about? How Saul lost the kingdom

What is chapter 11 about? David’s special fighting men

How did Joab earn the right to lead David’s army? He led the attack against the Jebusites to take Jerusalem

What is chapter 12 about? How David accumulated his army to take the kingdom God promised him

The Spirit of God came upon which soldier of David? Amasai

Friday, May 1, 2009

May 2: I Chronicles 10-12 Saul Loses the Kingdom; David Becomes King

What is chapter 10 about?

What is chapter 11 about?

How did Joab earn the right to lead David’s army?

What is chapter 12 about?

The Spirit of God came upon which soldier of David?

Answers to May 1 Questions

Which tribes are listed in chapter 7? Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, half of Manasseh, Ephraim, Asher

Which tribe is listed in chapter 8? Benjamin

When did the people mentioned in the first part of chapter 9 live in Jerusalem? After the captivity

What is the last part of chapter 9 about? The service of the Levites after the captivity

May 1: I Chronicles 7-9 Genealogies Part 3

Which tribes are listed in chapter 7?

Which tribe is listed in chapter 8?

When did the people mentioned in the first part of chapter 9 live in Jerusalem?

What is the last part of chapter 9 about?

Answers to April 30 Questions

Chapter 4 is the genealogies of which two tribes? Judah and Simeon

Which tribes are listed in chapter 5? Those who were on the east side of the Jordan (Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh)

Which tribe’s genealogy is in chapter 6? Levi