tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75420249079959674502011-07-08T06:53:11.553-07:00daily thoughts on a daily Bible reading programJames Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.comBlogger3581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-76053240359062865202010-06-29T11:05:00.001-07:002010-06-29T11:05:38.801-07:00Who wrote most of the Proverbs?<br /><br />What is the purpose of Proverbs?<br /><br />What is the beginning of knowledge?<br /><br />What is the first advice given to the young man?<br /><br />What is the second piece of advice for the young man?<br /><br />What happens to those who kill and steal to get rich?<br /><br />What is the idea in 1:20-33?<br /><br />Where does wisdom come from?<br /><br />What is necessary in order to find it?<br /><br />What is the benefit of wisdom?<br /><br />From whom will wisdom save you?<br /><br />Whose teachings are to be remembered for long life and prosperity?<br /><br />How can you win favor in the sight of God and man?<br /><br />What is the lesson in 3:5-6?<br /><br />What will give you health?<br /><br />What is the first wisdom on how to use possessions in Proverbs?<br /><br />What should be our attitude toward the Lord’s discipline?<br /><br />What benefits of wisdom are mentioned in 3:16-17?<br /><br />What is the benefit of wisdom in 3:21-26?<br /><br />What advice does Solomon give concerning neighbors?<br /><br />What should be our attitude toward a violent man?<br /><br />What is God’s attitude toward the arrogant and wicked?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-7605324035906286520?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-84217287263965199582010-06-29T11:01:00.000-07:002010-06-29T11:05:04.679-07:00Whose example did Manasseh follow in his religious activities? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He did as the Canaanite nations God drove out by Israel under Joshua<br /></span><br />What does 33:9 say Judah did? <span style="font-weight:bold;">More evil than Israel did when God had Assyria take them into captivity</span><br /><br />What happened to Manasseh? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was taken captive to Babylon</span><br /><br />What did he do then? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He humbled himself greatly and prayed to God</span><br /><br />What did he do when he was restored to his kingdom? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He removed all his idols and restored worship of the Lord</span><br /><br />How old was Josiah when he began to seek the Lord? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Eight years old</span><br /><br />Besides Judah, where else did Josiah reform the land? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Most of the land of the original united kingdom of Israel</span><br /><br />What did Hilkiah find when they repaired the temple? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Book of the Law of God</span><br /><br />Who read it to the king? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Shaphan the scribe</span><br /><br />Who prophesied about Judah’s fate? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A woman named Huldah</span><br /><br />What passage from the Law alarmed Josiah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Deuteronomy 28</span><br /><br />Who did Josiah call to hear the reading of the law? <span style="font-weight:bold;">All the heads of all the families in Judah</span><br /><br />What did Josiah tell the Levites to put in the temple? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The holy ark (of the covenant)</span><br /><br />Who prepared the Passover meals for the priests and the guards? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The other Levites</span><br /><br />Josiah’s observance of the Passover was compared to whose observance? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Since the days of Samuel</span><br /><br />In what battle was Josiah killed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Carchemish</span><br /><br />Who wrote a lamentation for him in Lamentations? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jeremiah</span><br /><br />Who removed Josiah’s son from being king after three months? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Necho, king of Egypt</span><br /><br />Who replaced Jehoahaz? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His brother Jehoikim</span><br /><br />Who took him captive after eleven years? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Nebuchadnezzar</span><br /><br />Who became king then? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jehoikim’s son Jehoichin</span><br /><br />Who did Nebuchadnezzar make king after three months? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jehoishin’s uncle Zekekiah</span><br /><br />How did he do wrong? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He disobeyed God, he broke his oath to be loyal to Nebuchadnezzar</span><br /><br />Why did God send messengers to warn Judah? (See 36:15) <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was compassionate and wanted the people to have a chance to repent</span><br /><br />Why did God exile Judah for 70 years? <span style="font-weight:bold;">So the land would have rest to make up for the many Sabbath years the land did not rest</span><br /><br />Who does God use to restore Judah and rebuild the temple? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Cyrus</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-8421728726396519958?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-29809880667316327092010-06-29T11:00:00.000-07:002010-06-29T11:01:37.910-07:00Whose example did Manasseh follow in his religious activities?<br /><br />What does 33:9 say Judah did?<br /><br />What happened to Manasseh?<br /><br />What did he do then?<br /><br />What did he do when he was restored to his kingdom?<br /><br />How old was Josiah when he began to seek the Lord?<br /><br />Besides Judah, where else did Josiah reform the land?<br /><br />What did Hilkiah find when they repaired the temple?<br /><br />Who read it to the king?<br /><br />Who prophesied about Judah’s fate?<br /><br />What passage from the Law alarmed Josiah?<br /><br />Who did Josiah call to hear the reading of the law?<br /><br />What did Josiah tell the Levites to put in the temple?<br /><br />Who prepared the Passover meals for the priests and the guards?<br /><br />Josiah’s observance of the Passover was compared to whose observance?<br /><br />In what battle was Josiah killed?<br /><br />Who wrote a lamentation for him in Lamentations?<br /><br />Who removed Josiah’s son from being king after three months?<br /><br />Who replaced Jehoahaz?<br /><br />Who took him captive after eleven years?<br /><br />Who became king then?<br /><br />Who did Nebuchadnezzar make king after three months?<br /><br />How did he do wrong?<br /><br />Why did God send messengers to warn Judah? (See 36:15)<br /><br />Why did God exile Judah for 70 years?<br /><br />Who does God use to restore Judah and rebuild the temple?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-2980988066731632709?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-21414242855761330002010-06-29T10:24:00.000-07:002010-06-29T10:26:54.573-07:00When did Hezekiah reopen the doors of the temple? <span style="font-weight:bold;">In the first month of his reign</span><br /><br />What did Hezekiah intend to do to allay the wrath of God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Make a covenant with God</span><br /><br />On what day did the Levites begin removing unclean things from the temple? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The eighth day (the priests had to sanctify themselves first, starting from the first day</span><br /><br />How long did it take to remove all unclean things and to prepare everything for temple service? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Eight days</span><br /><br />Why were the first sacrifices made on the altar? <span style="font-weight:bold;">As a sin offering for the nation</span><br /><br />Why did Judah use instrumental music in temple worship? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Because the Lord commanded it through the prophets Gad and Nathan when David was king</span><br /><br />Why did Judah celebrate the Passover on the second month instead of the first month? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Because they didn’t have time to be sanctified in the first month<br /></span><br />Was this scriptural? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Yes (Numbers 9:10-11)<br /></span><br />Who did they invite to join them? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The people from Ephraim and Manasseh<br /></span><br />Was it scriptural for unclean people to eat the Passover lamb? <span style="font-weight:bold;">no</span><br /><br />How was the problem resolved? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They prayed for God’s mercy and He answered them favorably</span><br /><br />How long had it been since the Passover was celebrated this way? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The time of Solomon</span><br /><br />What else did the people do before returning home from Jerusalem? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They removed all of the idols Ahaz had installed</span><br /><br />What did Hezekiah command the people to do according to the law? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Tithe for supporting the Levites and priests</span><br /><br />What was the result? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They had more than enough and had to build larger storerooms for the food collected</span><br /><br />How did Hezekiah seek God (31:21)? <span style="font-weight:bold;"> With his whole heart</span><br /><br />What did Hezekiah do to prevent Assyria from getting water? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He stopped up all the springs around Jerusalem; he diverted the water from the Upper Gihon by aqueduct to Jerusalem </span><br /><br />How did Hezekiah encourage the army of Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He reminded them that they outnumber Assyria because God is on their side</span><br /><br />Who killed the Assyrian soldiers in answer to Hezekiah and Isaiah’s prayers? <span style="font-weight:bold;">One angel of God</span><br /><br />What was Hezekiah’s status among other nations? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was respected greatly by many kings and nations because of his stand against the Assyrian empire<br /></span><br />How did Hezekiah react to his life being extended 15 years? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He become prideful</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-2141424285576133000?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-26699518781111228342010-06-29T09:51:00.001-07:002010-06-29T10:27:20.842-07:00When did Hezekiah reopen the doors of the temple?<br /><br />What did Hezekiah intend to do to allay the wrath of God?<br /><br />On what day did the Levites begin removing unclean things from the temple?<br /><br />How long did it take to remove all unclean things and to prepare everything for temple service?<br /><br />Why were the first sacrifices made on the altar?<br /><br />Why did Judah use instrumental music in temple worship?<br /><br />Why did Judah celebrate the Passover on the second month instead of the first month?<br /><br />Was this scriptural?<br /><br />Who did they invite to join them?<br /><br />Was it scriptural for unclean people to eat the Passover lamb?<br /><br />How was the problem resolved?<br /><br />How long had it been since the Passover was celebrated this way?<br /><br />What else did the people do before returning home from Jerusalem?<br /><br />What did Hezekiah command the people to do according to the law?<br /><br />What was the result?<br /><br />How did Hezekiah seek God (31:21)?<br /><br />What did Hezekiah do to prevent Assyria from getting water?<br /><br />How did Hezekiah encourage the army of Judah?<br /><br />Who killed the Assyrian soldiers in answer to Hezekiah and Isaiah’s prayers?<br /><br />What was Hezekiah’s status among other nations?<br /><br />How did Hezekiah react to his life being extended 15 years?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-2669951878111122834?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-15909234523608073832010-06-29T09:48:00.000-07:002010-06-29T09:50:50.578-07:00Who did Amaziah kill when he became king? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The men who assassinated his father<br /></span><br />Who did he pay to help Judah’s army? <span style="font-weight:bold;">100,000 men of Israel</span><br /><br />What did a prophet tell him not to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Not to use the men of Israel</span><br /><br />What did Amaziah lose? <span style="font-weight:bold;">100 talents he paid the Israelites to fight<br /></span><br />What did the prophet say he would gain? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God could provide much more</span><br /><br />What did Amaziah do to the Edomite gods? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He took them and started worshipping them<br /></span><br />Why did Amaziah challenge Israel to battle? <span style="font-weight:bold;">It was from God to be an occasion for him to lose in battle as punishment for his apostasy<br /></span><br />What kind of king was Uzziah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">good</span><br /><br />What were Uzziah’s special accomplishments? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He rebuilt Elath, he conquered neighbors and built cities and fortifications all around</span><br /><br />How did Uzziah show his pride? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He wanted to burn incense in the temple</span><br /><br />What was the consequence of his sin? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He immediately became leprous</span><br /><br />Who ruled while Uzziah was isolated? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jotham his son<br /></span><br />Did Uzziah’s isolation end when he died? <span style="font-weight:bold;">No, he was buried in a separate place<br /></span><br />What kind of king was Jotham? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He did right<br /></span><br />What kind of king was Ahaz? <span style="font-weight:bold;">evil</span><br /><br />Who was the first enemy to come against Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Syria</span><br /><br />How many people did Israel kill in Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">120,000</span><br /><br />What did the prophet Obed warn Israel about their treatment of Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">It was to be God’s punishment, but they went too far; they were not to make slaves of the people of Judah</span><br /><br />How did Israel respond? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The leaders of Israel ordered the captives of Judah to be returned home</span><br /><br />What other enemies gave Judah trouble? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Edom and Philistia</span><br /><br />Who did Ahaz turn to for help? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Assyria</span><br /><br />Who else did Ahaz turn to for help? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Syrian gods</span><br /><br />Was Ahaz a religious man? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Apparently so, but his faith was in the wrong gods<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-1590923452360807383?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-70437775061945001802010-06-29T09:27:00.000-07:002010-06-29T09:52:29.869-07:00Who did Amaziah kill when he became king?<br /><br />Who did he pay to help Judah’s army?<br /><br />What did a prophet tell him not to do?<br /><br />What did Amaziah lose?<br /><br />What did the prophet say he would gain?<br /><br />What did Amaziah do to the Edomite gods?<br /><br />Why did Amaziah challenge Israel to battle?<br /><br />What kind of king was Uzziah?<br /><br />What were Uzziah’s special accomplishments?<br /><br />How did Uzziah show his pride?<br /><br />What was the consequence of his sin?<br /><br />Who ruled while Uzziah was isolated?<br /><br />Did Uzziah’s isolation end when he died?<br /><br />What kind of king was Jotham?<br /><br />What kind of king was Ahaz?<br /><br />Who was the first enemy to come against Judah?<br /><br />How many people did Israel kill in Judah?<br /><br />What did the prophet Obed warn Israel about their treatment of Judah?<br /><br />How did Israel respond?<br /><br />What other enemies gave Judah trouble?<br /><br />Who did Ahaz turn to for help?<br /><br />Who else did Ahaz turn to for help?<br /><br />Was Ahaz a religious man?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-7043777506194500180?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-58078501345852143582010-06-29T09:23:00.001-07:002010-06-29T09:26:39.646-07:00Why did Jehoshaphat give the kingdom to Jehoram? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was the firstborn<br /></span><br />What did he give his other sons? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Much gold and silver, other precious things, and cities in Judah</span><br /><br />What happened to them? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jehoram killed them all</span><br /><br />What country revolted against Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Edom</span><br /><br />Why did Libnah revolt against Judah at this time? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Because Jehoram forsook the Lord</span><br /><br />Who prophesied how Jehoram would die? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Elijah</span><br /><br />How did he die? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Intestinal disease that caused his intestines to fall out</span><br /><br />How did people react to his death? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They were not sad</span><br /><br />Why did Ahaziah make the same mistakes his father did? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Because of his mother</span><br /><br />Who killed Ahaziah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jehu </span> Why? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God told him to as punishment for his Baal worship and fellowship with Ahab</span><br /><br />Who was Ahaziah’s mother? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Athaliah</span><br /><br />What did she do when Ahaziah was killed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">She killed all other heirs to become queen</span><br /><br />Who survived Athaliah’s mass-murder attempt? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Joash</span><br /><br />Who kept him hidden? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jehoiada the priest</span><br /><br />How long before the new king Joash began to rule? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Six years</span><br /><br />Who did they manage to prevent the queen’s forces from attacking Joash? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Levites and temple guard acted as bodyguards</span><br /><br />What was the effect on Jerusalem when Athaliah was killed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They rejoiced and there was peace</span><br /><br />How did Judah pay for the temple repairs? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Set up a box to collect tithes commanded by the law</span><br /><br />Who was buried with the kings when he died? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jehoiada</span><br /><br />Why did Joash change after the death of Jehoiada? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The leaders of Judah came and influenced him to let them have their idols</span><br /><br />Who prophesied against Joash’s sins? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Zecharaiah, the son of Jehoiada</span><br /><br />What did Joash do to the son of Jehoiada? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He had him killed by stoning at the temple court</span><br /><br />Where was he NOT buried? <span style="font-weight:bold;">In the tomb of the kings</span><br /><br />Who killed Joash? <span style="font-weight:bold;">After serious injury in battle with Syria, Zabad and Jehozabad killed him</span><br /><br />What were their mothers’ nationalities? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ammonite and Moabite</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-5807850134585214358?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-64230608527007924992010-06-29T08:03:00.001-07:002010-06-29T09:16:11.051-07:00Why did Jehoshaphat give the kingdom to Jehoram?<br /><br />What did he give his other sons?<br /><br />What happened to them?<br /><br />What country revolted against Judah?<br /><br />Why did Libnah revolt against Judah at this time?<br /><br />Who prophesied how Jehoram would die?<br /><br />How did he die?<br /><br />How did people react to his death?<br /><br />Why did Ahaziah make the same mistakes his father did?<br /><br />Who killed Ahaziah? Why?<br /><br />Who was Ahaziah’s mother?<br /><br />What did she do when Ahaziah was killed?<br /><br />Who survived Athaliah’s mass-murder attempt?<br /><br />Who kept him hidden?<br /><br />How long before the new king Joash began to rule?<br /><br />Who did they manage to prevent the queen’s forces from attacking Joash?<br /><br />What was the effect on Jerusalem when Athaliah was killed?<br /><br />How did Judah pay for the temple repairs?<br /><br />Who was buried with the kings when he died?<br /><br />Why did Joash change after the death of Jehoiada?<br /><br />Who prophesied against Joash’s sins?<br /><br />What did Joash do to the son of Jehoiada?<br /><br />Where was he NOT buried?<br /><br />Who killed Joash?<br /><br />What were their mothers’ nationalities?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-6423060852700792499?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-31112905406711751892010-06-29T08:01:00.000-07:002010-06-29T08:03:21.360-07:00How did Jeroboam begin his rule in Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">By sending the priests and Levites throughout Judah to teach people the law of God</span><br /><br />Why did other nations not attack Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The fear of the Lord fell on those other nations</span><br /><br />Was Jehoshaphat a friend of Ahab? <span style="font-weight:bold;">yes (by marriage)</span><br /><br />What did he require before joining Ahab in battle? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Guidance from the Lord</span><br /><br />How did Ahab respond to this request? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He got his prophets to prophesy</span><br /><br />Who promised victory? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The false prophets</span><br /><br />Who explained why all the prophets foretold victory? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Micaiah, the true prophet<br /></span><br />What rebuke did Jehu the prophet give to Jehoshaphat? <span style="font-weight:bold;">For helping Ahab who did not love God and was very wicked</span><br /><br />What offices did he appoint for justice? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Judges in each city</span><br /><br />What did he send the priests to do in the towns? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To handle the more serious cases with God’s guidance</span><br /><br />When the descendants of Lot gathered to attack Judah, what did Jehosaphat do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Call the people of the nation to fast and pray</span><br /><br />What did Jahaziel tell Judah to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Go to the battle but not fight; to watch how the Lord will provide the victory</span><br /><br />What did Jehoshaphat have the people do at the battle? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Believe in God and praise the Lord</span><br /><br />What did Jehoshaphat’s reforms not affect? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The hearts of the people</span><br /><br />How did God treat Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Azariah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God sank their allied navy</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-3111290540671175189?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-90063315685620961692010-06-23T20:52:00.000-07:002010-06-23T20:53:54.320-07:00How did Jeroboam begin his rule in Judah?<br /><br />Why did other nations not attack Judah?<br /><br />Was Jehoshaphat a friend of Ahab?<br /><br />What did he require before joining Ahab in battle?<br /><br />How did Ahab respond to this request?<br /><br />Who promised victory?<br /><br />Who explained why all the prophets foretold victory?<br /><br />What rebuke did Jehu the prophet give to Jehoshaphat?<br /><br />What offices did he appoint for justice?<br /><br />What did he send the priests to do in the towns?<br /><br />When the descendants of Lot gathered to attack Judah, what did Jehosaphat do?<br /><br />What did Jahaziel tell Judah to do?<br /><br />What did Jehoshaphat have the people do at the battle?<br /><br />What did Jehoshaphat’s reforms not affect?<br /><br />How did God treat Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Azariah?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-9006331568562096169?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-54726321479541213502010-06-23T20:48:00.000-07:002010-06-23T20:52:48.152-07:00What is a “covenant of salt?” <span style="font-weight:bold;">a covenant that cannot be broken; it involved the blessing of God</span><br /><br />Who was driven out of Israel as priests? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The sons of Aaron (the Levites were also driven out)<br /></span><br />Who could become a priest in Jeroboam’s religion? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Anyone who is willing to pay the price of one bull and seven rams</span><br /><br />Who won the war between Judah and Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Judah </span>Why? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Because they trusted in God</span><br /><br />What great army came out against Judah during Asa’s reign? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Ethiopian army of Zerah</span><br /><br />What did Asa do before the battle? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He prayed for God’s help</span><br /><br />What did Azariah tell Asa about Israel’s sinful history? <span style="font-weight:bold;">How Israel suffered when they disobeyed God and how God protected and blessed them when they obeyed Him</span><br /><br />What covenant did Asa have Judah make with God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">All had to make an oath to seek the Lord with all their heart and follow no other gods</span><br /><br />Who did Asa have removed from a place of honor because of idolatry? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His own mother<br /></span><br />Who did Asa turn to to defeat Israel in his 36th year? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ben-Hadad of Syria</span><br /><br />What was the consequence of that decision? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He no longer had peace</span><br /><br />What disease did Asa get? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A severe disease in his feet</span><br /><br />Who did he seek for help? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Physicians instead of God</span><br /><br />How could Asa “rest with his fathers” when he was buried in his own tomb? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His spirit went where his fathers’ spirits had gone after death</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-5472632147954121350?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-87026898149256838202010-06-23T06:52:00.000-07:002010-06-23T06:53:39.501-07:00What is a “covenant of salt?”<br /><br />Who was driven out of Israel as priests?<br /><br />Who could become a priest in Jeroboam’s religion?<br /><br />Who won the war between Judah and Israel? Why?<br /><br />What great army came out against Judah during Asa’s reign?<br /><br />What did Asa do before the battle?<br /><br />What did Azariah tell Asa about Israel’s sinful history?<br /><br />What covenant did Asa have Judah make with God?<br /><br />Who did Asa have removed from a place of honor because of idolatry?<br /><br />Who did Asa turn to to defeat Israel in his 36th year?<br /><br />What was the consequence of that decision?<br /><br />What disease did Asa get?<br /><br />Who did he seek for help?<br /><br />How could Asa “rest with his fathers” when he was buried in his own tomb?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-8702689814925683820?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-67093075802073839792010-06-23T06:50:00.000-07:002010-06-23T06:52:34.508-07:00What advice did Solomon’s advisers give Rehoboam about tax relief? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Do as the people asked, and they would be loyal forever</span><br /><br />Whose advice did Rehoboam seek besides the elders? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Be more harsh than Solomon with taxes</span><br /><br />Why was Adoniram killed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was the tax collector</span><br /><br />What did Rehoboam intend to do because of this? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Make war with the rebellious tribes of Israel</span><br /><br />Why did he change his mind? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A message from God through Shemaiah the prophet not to fight with Israel because it was God’s will that Israel separate from Judah</span><br /><br />What did the Levites give up to come to Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Their property and lands outside the cities</span><br /><br />How does 11:17-23 describe the rule of Rehoboam? <span style="font-weight:bold;">as wise, good, and prosperous</span><br /><br />Why did Shishak attack Judah in Rehoboam’s fifth year? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Because Rehoboam had become unfaithful and turned away from God’s law</span><br /><br />When the prophet explained the purpose for the attack, how did the people react? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They said, “The Lord is just.”</span><br /><br />How did God respond to the people’s humility? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He did not allow Judah to be totally destroyed by Shishak</span><br /><br />Compare the Chronicles and Kings descriptions of Rehoboam’s rule. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Rehoboam is mentioned as a good and wise king in Chronicles at the beginning, which also mentions there was good in Judah; Kings lists Rehoboam as an evil king because of the idolatry<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-6709307580207383979?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-1114435986600453052010-06-22T11:27:00.000-07:002010-06-22T11:32:34.065-07:00What advice did Solomon’s advisers give Rehoboam about tax relief?<br /><br />Whose advice did Rehoboam seek besides the elders?<br /><br />Why was Adoniram killed?<br /><br />What did Rehoboam intend to do because of this?<br /><br />Why did he change his mind?<br /><br />What did the Levites give up to come to Judah?<br /><br />How does 11:17-23 describe the the rule of Rehoboam?<br /><br />Why did Shishak attack Judah in Rehoboam’s fifth year?<br /><br />When the prophet explained the purpose for the attack, how did the people react?<br /><br />How did God respond to the people’s humility?<br /><br />Compare the Chronicles and Kings descriptions of Rehoboam’s rule.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-111443598660045305?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-630180976027275442010-06-22T11:25:00.000-07:002010-06-22T11:27:41.267-07:00Why couldn’t Solomon’s wife live in David’s palace? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Because the Ark of God had been there at one time and sanctified that place (Solomon’s wife was a heathen foreigner)<br /></span><br />What were Hiram’s ships used to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Deliver 450 talents of gold from Ophir</span><br /><br />How did the queen of Sheba test Solomon’s wisdom? <span style="font-weight:bold;">She asked him many hard questions</span><br /><br />What was her reaction? <span style="font-weight:bold;">She was very impressed; she heard magnificent reports, but she said that the reports did not even tell half the true story</span><br /><br />How much gold did Solomon receive annually? <span style="font-weight:bold;">666 talents</span><br /><br />What did Solomon make with all this gold? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Shields, his throne, the temple and palace</span><br /><br />What three prophets wrote about Solomon? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Nathan, Ahijah, and Iddo</span><br /><br />What about Solomon is omitted in the Chronicles account? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His unfaithfulness to God because of marrying many foreign women and worshipping their gods</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-63018097602727544?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-9365229789426749152010-06-22T11:24:00.000-07:002010-06-22T11:25:12.122-07:00Why couldn’t Solomon’s wife live in David’s palace?<br /><br />What were Hiram’s ships used to do?<br /><br />How did the queen of Sheba test Solomon’s wisdom?<br /><br />What was her reaction?<br /><br />How much gold did Solomon receive annually?<br /><br />What did Solomon make with all this gold?<br /><br />What three prophets wrote about Solomon?<br /><br />What about Solomon is omitted in the Chronicles account?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-936522978942674915?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-28129012458456650482010-06-22T11:23:00.000-07:002010-06-22T11:24:34.098-07:00Who was called to join in the occasion of brining the ark into the temple? <span style="font-weight:bold;">All the heads of all the families in Israel</span><br /><br />Who were authorized to play instruments in worship to God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Levites</span><br /><br />What happened when they praised the Lord? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The glory of the Lord filled the temple like a cloud</span><br /><br />How did Israel know that Jerusalem was the place God chose for the temple? G<span style="font-weight:bold;">od’s presence and the fulfillment of God’s promise concerning Solomon</span><br /><br />What is the first part of Solomon’s prayer? Praise to God<br /><br />How does 6:18 fit with 6:19-21? Solomon acknowledges the omnipresence of God but prays for God’s special presence and special favor to those who worship Him according to the Law<br /><br />What situation does Solomon anticipate in 6:24-31? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God’s chastening in various ways for Israel’s sin</span><br /><br />Who else does Solomon want to pray to God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">foreigners</span><br /><br />When is 6:36-39 fulfilled? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Assyrian Captivity and Babylonian Captivity</span><br /><br />What is the last thing Solomon asks? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Not to reject His anointed one</span><br /><br />What happened after Solomon finished praying? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Fire came from heaven and consumed the sacrifices on the altar</span><br /><br />What was the reaction of the people? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They worshiped and gave thanks to the Lord</span><br /><br />How many sacrifices did they make that day? <span style="font-weight:bold;">22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep and goats</span><br /><br />What does God promise Solomon in 7:12-18? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Everything Solomon requested in his prayer, on the condition of humility and repentance (especially forgiveness); that His Name and eyes and heart will always be there at the temple; Solomon’s royal line will be continuous if he remains faithful</span><br /><br />What does God warn Solomon in 7:19-22? <span style="font-weight:bold;">If he becomes unfaithful and worships other gods then God will reject Israel abandon the temple and make it an object lesson for the world</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-2812901245845665048?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-5542058518255523322010-06-19T19:46:00.001-07:002010-06-19T19:46:40.023-07:00Who was called to join in the occasion of brining the ark into the temple?<br /><br />Who were authorized to play instruments in worship to God?<br /><br />What happened when they praised the Lord?<br /><br />How did Israel know that Jerusalem was the place God chose for the temple?<br /><br />What is the first part of Solomon’s prayer?<br /><br />How does 6:18 fit with 6:19-21?<br /><br />What situation does Solomon anticipate in 6:24-31?<br /><br />Who else does Solomon want to pray to God?<br /><br />When is 6:36-39 fulfilled?<br /><br />What is the last thing Solomon asks?<br /><br />What happened after Solomon finished praying?<br /><br />What was the reaction of the people?<br /><br />How many sacrifices did they make that day?<br /><br />What does God promise Solomon in 7:12-18?<br /><br />What does God warn Solomon in 7:19-22?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-554205851825552332?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-9194505364259491182010-06-19T19:44:00.000-07:002010-06-19T19:46:08.386-07:00Where was the tabernacle at the beginning of Solomon’s rule? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Gibeon</span><br /><br />How many burnt offerings did he make? <span style="font-weight:bold;">1000</span><br /><br />What did God promise to give Solomon because he didn’t when he could have? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Riches, wealth, honor, long life</span><br /><br />How did Solomon summarize the temple worship in his message to Hiram? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Burning incense, burnt offerings in the morning and evening, the showbread continually present, (weekly) Sabbaths, (monthly) New Moons, (annual) feast days</span><br /><br />What did Hiram think about the Lord because of Solomon’s wisdom? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God is great, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, the source of Solomon’s wisdom</span><br /><br />Why did Solomon count the foreigners in the land? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To put them to forced labor</span><br /><br />What were the dimensions of the temple? <span style="font-weight:bold;">90 ft. long x 30 ft. wide</span><br /><br />How much gold did he use? <span style="font-weight:bold;">600 talents</span><br /><br />What sculptures were in the Most Holy Place? <span style="font-weight:bold;">cherubim</span><br /><br />What other designs were put on the walls and pillars? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Palm trees, pomegranates on chainwork</span><br /><br />What were the names of the pillars at the front of the temple? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jakin and Boaz</span><br /><br />What was the purpose of the Sea? <span style="font-weight:bold;">For purification of the priests (the bronze laver)</span><br /><br />How large was the bronze altar? <span style="font-weight:bold;">30 ft. long x 30 ft. wide x a5 ft. high</span><br /><br />How many wash basins, tables, and lampstands were made? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ten of each</span><br /><br />What do all the items in 4:12-16 have in common? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Huram made them all of bronze</span><br /><br />What did all the items in 4:19-22 have in common? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They are made of gold</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-919450536425949118?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-65138217197555224562010-06-18T20:33:00.001-07:002010-06-18T20:33:50.797-07:00Where was the tabernacle at the beginning of Solomon’s rule?<br /><br />How many burnt offerings did he make?<br /><br />What did God promise to give Solomon because he didn’t when he could have?<br /><br />How did Solomon summarize the temple worship in his message to Hiram?<br /><br />What did Hiram think about the Lord because of Solomon’s wisdom?<br /><br />Why did Solomon count the foreigners in the land?<br /><br />What were the dimensions of the temple?<br /><br />How much gold did he use?<br /><br />What sculptures were in the Most Holy Place?<br /><br />What other designs were put on the walls and pillars?<br /><br />What were the names of the pillars at the front of the temple?<br /><br />What was the purpose of the Sea?<br /><br />How large was the bronze altar?<br /><br />How many wash basins, tables, and lampstands were made?<br /><br />What do all the items in 4:12-16 have in common?<br /><br />What did all the items in 4:19-22 have in common?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-6513821719755522456?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-64768354416840183172010-06-18T20:31:00.000-07:002010-06-18T20:33:21.087-07:00Who read from the Book of the Covenant? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Josiah</span><br /><br />What did Josiah lead the people to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Renew their covenant with God<br /></span><br />What was removed from the temple? <span style="font-weight:bold;">All the articles connected with worshipping Baal, Asherah, and astrology</span><br /><br />What did Josiah do to the pagan places of worship? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He desecrated them<br /></span><br />Whose bones were not used to defile a pagan location? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The young prophet who prophesied to Jereboam that Josiah would destroy and defile Bethel golden calf shrine<br /></span><br />How does 23:25 describe Josiah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">No king was as devoted as he was to keep God’s law<br /></span><br />In spite of Josiah’s reforms, why was God still determined to punish Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Because of the innocent blood that Manasseh had shed</span><br /><br />How did Josiah die? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was killed in battle with Pharaoh Necho<br /></span><br />Who became king? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jehoahaz</span><br /><br />What happened to him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was deposed by Pharaoh Necho</span><br /><br />Who became king after him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jehoikim</span><br /><br />According to 24:3, why did Babylon invade Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The sins of Manasseh, especially all the innocent blood that was shed</span><br /><br />Who became king after Jehoiakim? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jehoichin</span><br /><br />What is different about 24:12 in giving historical dates? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Using Nebuchadnezzar’s rule as a reference point</span><br /><br />What happened to Jehoichin when he surrendered to Nebuchadnezzar? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was taken to Babylon as a prisoner</span><br /><br />Who replaced him as king in Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His uncle Mattaniah (Zedekiah)</span><br /><br />Why did Nebuchadnezzar besiege Jerusalem nine years later? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Zedekiah rebelled against Babylon (it was God’s punishment)</span><br /><br />How long did the siege last? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Eighteen months</span><br /><br />What was taken from the temple? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Everything remaining, gold, silver, etc.</span><br /><br />Who was made governor of Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Gedaliah</span><br /><br />What happened to him and his supporters? Ishmael started a revolt and killed them<br /><br />What happened to Jehoichin in Babylon? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was released after 37 years and ate in the king’s court</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-6476835441684018317?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-60745825923714186412010-06-18T20:30:00.000-07:002010-06-18T20:31:11.274-07:00Who read from the Book of the Covenant?<br /><br />What did Josiah lead the people to do?<br /><br />What was removed from the temple?<br /><br />What did Josiah do to the pagan places of worship?<br /><br />Whose bones were not used to defile a pagan location?<br /><br />How does verse 25 describe Josiah?<br /><br />In spite of Josiah’s reforms, why was God still determined to punish Judah?<br /><br />How did Josiah die?<br /><br />Who became king?<br /><br />What happened to him?<br /><br />Who became king after him?<br /><br />According to 24:3, why did Babylon invade Judah?<br /><br />Who became king after Jehoiakim?<br /><br />What is different about 24:12 in giving historical dates?<br /><br />What happened to Jehoichin when he surrendered to Nebuchadnezzar?<br /><br />Who replaced him as king in Judah?<br /><br />Why did Nebuchadnezzar besiege Jerusalem nine years later?<br /><br />How long did the siege last?<br /><br />What was taken from the temple?<br /><br />Who was made governor of Judah?<br /><br />What happened to him and his supporters?<br /><br />What happened to Jehoichin in Babylon?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-6074582592371418641?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-75772590054084121512010-06-18T20:28:00.000-07:002010-06-18T20:30:07.165-07:00How old was Manasseh when he became king? <span style="font-weight:bold;">12</span><br /><br />What kinds of idolatry did he practice? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Everything…occult, astrology, Baal, Asherah, human sacrifices, etc. </span><br /><br />What did God promise to do to Judah because of Manasseh’s sins? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Destroy Judah and send them out of the land</span><br /><br />How long did he rule? <span style="font-weight:bold;">55 years</span><br /><br />Who became king after he died? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Amon</span><br /><br />What happened to him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His officials assassinated him</span><br /><br />Who became king after him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Josiah</span><br /><br />How old was he when he became king? <span style="font-weight:bold;">eight</span><br /><br />What did they find in the temple when they were cleaning and repairing it? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The book of the law</span><br /><br />Why did Josiah tear his robes? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He realized that Judah was doomed based upon God’s word</span><br /><br />What message did Huldah the prophetess give to Josiah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Judah is doomed to destruction because of its sins, but not in his lifetime because of his contrition<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-7577259005408412151?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-38364530125999725592010-06-17T09:24:00.001-07:002010-06-17T09:24:36.464-07:00How old was Manasseh when he became king?<br /><br />What kinds of idolatry did he practice?<br /><br />What did God promise to do to Judah because of Manasseh’s sins?<br /><br />How long did he rule?<br /><br />Who became king after he died?<br /><br />What happened to him?<br /><br />Who became king after him?<br /><br />How old was he when he became king?<br /><br />What did they find in the temple when they were cleaning and repairing it?<br /><br />Why did Josiah tear his robes?<br /><br />What message did Huldah the prophetess give to Josiah?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-3836453012599972559?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-68531516815049088822010-06-17T09:21:00.000-07:002010-06-17T09:24:04.004-07:00What did Hezekiah do to the idols? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He destroyed them</span><br /><br />What special thing that was worshipped did he destroy? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The brazen serpent</span><br /><br />How else did Hezekiah show his great faith? <span style="font-weight:bold;">prayer</span><br /><br />What offer of Sennacharib did he give to Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Surrender and be taken to a better land</span><br /><br />What did Isaiah say should be Judah’s response? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Do not be afraid; Sennacherib will be afraid</span><br /><br />Why did Sennacharib withdraw from Jerusalem? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God send a spirit upon him and cause him to hear a rumor </span><br /><br />What did Hezekiah do with Sennacharib’s written, final warning? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He spread it out before the Lord and prayed</span><br /><br />What was God’s answer through Isaiah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Assyria will be defeated</span><br /><br />What sign did he give that they would be free? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They would eat of their produce in the land</span><br /><br />How many Assyrians were killed the next day? <span style="font-weight:bold;">185,000</span> By whom? <span style="font-weight:bold;">An angel of the Lord</span> <br /><br />How did Sennacherib die? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His sons killed him in the temple of Nisroch his god</span><br /><br />What did Hezekiah do when Isaiah told him he would die in three days? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Turned his face to the wall and prayed and wept bitterly</span><br /><br />What did God promise Hezekiah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Fifteen extra years</span><br /><br />What sign did He give of this prophecy? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He moved the shadow that measured time back ten steps</span><br /><br />Who befriended Hezekiah at this time? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Babylon</span><br /><br />How did he treat the envoys from Babylon? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He showed them everything in the temple and his palace</span><br /><br />What did Isaiah say the Babylonians would do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Come and take everything he showed them</span><br /><br />What did Hezekiah think of this prophecy? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was happy with it because it wouldn’t happen in his lifetime</span><br /><br />Who took his place as king? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Manasseh <br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-6853151681504908882?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-53244933798309470962010-06-16T10:05:00.000-07:002010-06-16T10:06:01.414-07:00What did Hezekiah do to the idols?<br /><br />What special thing that was worshipped did he destroy?<br /><br />How else did Hezekiah show his great faith?<br /><br />What offer of Sennacharib did he give to Judah?<br /><br />What did Isaiah say should be Judah’s response?<br /><br />Why did Sennacharib withdraw from Jerusalem?<br /><br />What did Hezekiah do with Sennacharib’s written, final warning?<br /><br />What was God’s answer through Isaiah?<br /><br />What sign did he give that they would be free?<br /><br />How many Assyrians were killed the next day? By whom?<br /><br />How did Sennacherib die?<br /><br />What did Hezekiah do when Isaiah told him he would die in three days?<br /><br />What did God promise Hezekiah?<br /><br />What sign did He give of this prophecy?<br /><br />Who befriended Hezekiah at this time?<br /><br />How did he treat the envoys from Babylon?<br /><br />What did Isaiah say the Babylonians would do?<br /><br />What did Hezekiah think of this prophecy?<br /><br />Who took his place as king?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-5324493379830947096?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-13126285030811537222010-06-16T10:03:00.000-07:002010-06-16T10:05:31.766-07:00Who became king in Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Amaziah</span><br /><br />Who did he defeat? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Edom</span><br /><br />Who did he challenge in battle? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jehoash, king of Israel</span><br /><br />Who won? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jehoash</span><br /><br />How did Amaziah die? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was assassinated by his own people</span><br /><br />Who became king of Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His son Azariah</span><br /><br />Who became king of Israel after Jehoash? Jereboam (the Second)<br /><br />What territory did he restore to Israel’s control? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The borders from Hamath to the Arabian Sea</span><br /><br />Who became king after Jeroboam II? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His son Zechariah</span><br /><br />What problem did Azariah (Uzziah) have? <span style="font-weight:bold;">leprosy</span><br /><br />Who governed the people during his rule? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His son Jotham</span><br /><br />Who became king of Israel after Zechariah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Shallum</span> How? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He killed the king Zechariah</span><br /><br />How long did Shallum rule? <span style="font-weight:bold;">One month</span><br /><br />Who killed him and became king? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Menahem</span><br /><br />What empire invaded and demanded tribute during this time? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Assyria</span><br /><br />Who succeeded Menahem as king in Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Pekahiah</span><br /><br />What happened to him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was killed by Pekah, one of his officers</span><br /><br />Who became king of Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Pekah did</span><br /><br />Who assassinated him and became king? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Hoshea</span><br /><br />Who became king in Judah after Jotham died? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ahaz</span><br /><br />What kind of king was Ahaz? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Very wicked</span><br /><br />Who did he ask for help against Israel and Syria? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Tiglath-Pileser, the king of Assyria</span><br /><br />How did Ahaz pay him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He took all the gold and silver out of the temple and the palace and gave it to Assyria</span><br /><br />Who became king of Judah after Ahaz? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Hezekiah</span><br /><br />Who became king of Assyria after Tiglath-Pileser? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Shalmaneser</span><br /><br />What did he do to Samaria and the rest of Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He destroyed it and carried the people into captivity</span><br /><br />Who replaced them in Samaria? <span style="font-weight:bold;">People from Babylon, Cuthah, Ava, Hamath, and Sepharvaim,</span><br /><br />Why did lions kill them? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Because they did not worship God</span><br /><br />Why was a priest sent back to Samaria? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To teach them how to worship God</span><br /><br />What kind of religion continued in Samaria? <span style="font-weight:bold;">idolatry</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-1312628503081153722?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-21263019885919439562010-06-14T20:06:00.000-07:002010-06-16T09:13:23.650-07:00Who became king in Judah?<br /><br />Who did he defeat?<br /><br />Who did he challenge in battle?<br /><br />Who won?<br /><br />How did Amaziah die?<br /><br />Who became king of Judah?<br /><br />Who became king of Israel after Jehoash?<br /><br />What territory did he restore to Israel’s control?<br /><br />Who became king after Jeroboam II?<br /><br />What problem did Azariah (Uzziah) have?<br /><br />Who governed the people during his rule?<br /><br />Who became king of Israel after Zechariah? How?<br /><br />How long did Shallum rule?<br /><br />Who killed him and became king?<br /><br />What empire invaded and demanded tribute during this time?<br /><br />Who succeeded Menahem as king in Israel?<br /><br />What happened to him?<br /><br />Who became king of Israel?<br /><br />Who assassinated him and became king?<br /><br />Who became king in Judah after Jotham died?<br /><br />What kind of king was Ahaz?<br /><br />Who did he ask for help against Israel and Syria?<br /><br />How did Ahaz pay him?<br /><br />Who became king of Judah after Ahaz?<br /><br />Who became king of Assyria after Tiglath-Pileser?<br /><br />What did he do to Samaria and the rest of Israel?<br /><br />Who replaced them in Samaria?<br /><br />Why did lions kill them?<br /><br />Why was a priest sent back to Samaria?<br /><br />What kind of religion continued in Samaria?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-2126301988591943956?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-24170535679497010172010-06-14T20:03:00.000-07:002010-06-14T20:06:05.863-07:00Who wanted to kill off David’s royal line in Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Athaliah, mother of Ahaziah</span><br /><br />Who was hidden for six years? Joash Where? <span style="font-weight:bold;">In the temple</span><br /><br />Who arranged the guard for the child heir to the throne and crowned him king? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jehoiada the priest</span><br /><br />Besides the crown, what else did Jehoiada give Joash? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A copy of God’s law</span><br /><br />How did the people show their desire to be faithful to God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They tore down the temple of Baal and killed the priest of Baal</span><br /><br />What is the condition of the city after Athaliah’s death? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Happy and peaceful</span><br /><br />How long did Joash do right? <span style="font-weight:bold;">As long as Jehoiada lived</span><br /><br />How did Joash plan for the temple repairs to be paid? <span style="font-weight:bold;">For the priests to collect the money from their constituents</span><br /><br />Did this plan work? <span style="font-weight:bold;">no</span><br /><br />How did Joash change the plan? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A central treasury by the altar at the temple<br /></span><br />How did the priests survive without pay? <span style="font-weight:bold;">From the payment for sin and trespass offerings</span><br /><br />What concession did he make to the king of Syria? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He gave all he could find in the royal treasuries and the temple treasury to pay him not to attack Jerusalem <br /></span><br />How did he die? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Two of his servants assassinated him after he became unfaithful</span><br /><br />Who took his place? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His son Amaziah</span><br /><br />How was Jehoahaz better than the other kings of Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He humbly asked for God’s help because the oppression by Syria was so great</span><br /><br />How was he the same? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He kept the golden calf state religion<br /></span><br />How large was his army? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ten chariots, 50 horsemen, 10,000 infantry</span><br /><br />Who followed Jehoahaz as king of Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His son Jehoash</span><br /><br />What is the meaning of the king’s expression in 13:14? <span style="font-weight:bold;">It is what Elisha said to Elijah when he departed; the king knew Elisha was about to depart as well; he prays for the Lord’s help though Elisha would be gone</span><br /><br />What did the arrows represent? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God’s arrow of deliverance for Israel from Syria<br /></span><br />What happened to a man who was buried in Elisha’s tomb? <span style="font-weight:bold;">When his body touched his bones, he came back to life</span><br /><br />When was 13:23 written? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Before Israel was taken into Assyrian captivity</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-2417053567949701017?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-69538598098410972572010-06-13T19:56:00.000-07:002010-06-13T20:03:19.809-07:00Who wanted to kill off David’s royal line in Judah?<br /><br />Who was hidden for six years? Where?<br /><br />Who arranged the guard for the child heir to the throne and crowned him king?<br /><br />Besides the crown, what else did Jehoida give Joash?<br /><br />How did the people show their desire to be faithful to God?<br /><br />What is the condition of the city after Athaliah’s death?<br /><br />How long did Joash do right?<br /><br />How did Joash plan for the temple repairs to be paid?<br /><br />Did this plan work?<br /><br />How did Joash change the plan?<br /><br />How did the priests survive without pay?<br /><br />What concession did he make to the king of Syria?<br /><br />How did he die?<br /><br />Who took his place?<br /><br />How was Jehoahaz better than the other kings of Israel?<br /><br />How was he the same?<br /><br />How large was his army?<br /><br />Who followed Jehoahaz as king of Israel?<br /><br />What is the meaning of the king’s expression in 13:14?<br /><br />What did the arrows represent?<br /><br />What happened to a man who was buried in Elisha’s tomb?<br /><br />When was 13:23 written?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-6953859809841097257?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-30705314253789405082010-06-13T19:53:00.000-07:002010-06-13T19:56:11.599-07:00Why did Elisha tell the woman who was kind to him to leave Israel for seven years? <span style="font-weight:bold;">There would be a severe famine for seven years</span><br /><br />How was her kindness repaid by the king of Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He restored all her land and proceeds form the land for those seven years</span><br /><br />What happened to the king of Syria? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was murdered in his bed</span><br /><br />Who took his place? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Hazael</span><br /><br />Who replaced Jehoshaphat as king of Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His son Jehoram</span><br /><br />Why did he do evil? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was married to Ahab’s daughter</span><br /><br />Who was king of Judah after him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ahaziah</span><br /><br />Who did Elisha anoint as the new king of Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jehu</span><br /><br />What special instructions did Elisha give the new king? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Utterly wipe out Ahab’s family and anyone who was associated with him</span><br /><br />Did the new king have any trouble finding loyal followers? <span style="font-weight:bold;">no</span><br /><br />What was Jehu’s appropriate answer to Joram’s question? <span style="font-weight:bold;">How can there be peace with all of the harlotries and witchcraft of Jezebel</span> <br /><br />Where did they meet? <span style="font-weight:bold;">On the property of Naboth</span><br /><br />How did Jehu kill Joram? <span style="font-weight:bold;">With an arrow through the heart</span><br /><br />Who else did he strike? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ahaziah, king of Judah, an ally of Joram, married into the family</span><br /><br />Why did Jezebel call Jehu “Zimri?” <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was notorious for assassinating his king (Baasha), so she was implying Jehu is a traitor</span><br /><br />How did Jezebel die? <span style="font-weight:bold;">She was thrown down by three eunuchs from the tower</span><br /><br />How did Jehu persuade the people of Samaria to kill Ahab’s seventy sons? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They had to prove whose side they were on. They had to defend those seventy or deliver their seventy heads to Jehu at Jezreel</span><br /><br />What did Jehu do to them? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He killed them</span><br /><br />Who else did Jehu kill? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The brothers of Ahaziah</span><br /><br />Why did Jehu invite everyone to a feast for Baal? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To worship Baal (it was to trap them all so he could get rid of all of them at the same time</span><br /><br />What threat did Jehu make to his guards around the temple of Baal? <span style="font-weight:bold;">If one gets away, that life is paid for by the guard’s life</span><br /><br />How was the temple of Baal desecrated after Jehu’s actions? <span style="font-weight:bold;">It was made a dung heap</span><br /><br />What sin did Jehu continue like the other kings of Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The golden claves at Dan and Bethel</span><br /><br />Who took his place when he died? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His son Jehoahaz</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-3070531425378940508?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-2812653469816525262010-06-13T19:48:00.000-07:002010-06-13T19:52:58.635-07:00Why did Elisha tell the woman who was kind to him to leave Israel for seven years?<br /><br />How was her kindness repaid by the king of Israel?<br /><br />What happened to the king of Syria?<br /><br />Who took his place?<br /><br />Who replaced Jehoshaphat as king of Judah?<br /><br />Why did he do evil?<br /><br />Who was king of Judah after him?<br /><br />Who did Elisha anoint as the new king of Israel?<br /><br />What special instructions did Elisha give the new king?<br /><br />Did the new king have any trouble finding loyal followers?<br /><br />What was Jehu’s appropriate answer to Joram’s question? Where did they meet?<br /><br />How did Jehu kill Joram?<br /><br />Who else did he strike?<br /><br />Why did Jezebel call Jehu “Zimri?”<br /><br />How did Jezebel die?<br /><br />How did Jehu persuade the people of Samaria to kill Ahab’s seventy sons?<br /><br />What did Jehu do to them?<br /><br />Who else did Jehu kill?<br /><br />Why did Jehu invite everyone to a feast for Baal?<br /><br />What threat did Jehu make to his guards around the temple of Baal?<br /><br />How was the temple of Baal desecrated after Jehu’s actions?<br /><br />What sin did Jehu continue like the other kings of Israel?<br /><br />Who took his place when he died?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-281265346981652526?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-24181317834291476962010-06-13T19:44:00.000-07:002010-06-13T19:48:56.208-07:00Who was helped with the oil in all the jars they could find? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A widow of one of the prophets</span><br /><br />What did the Shunamite woman do for Elisha? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Fed him whenever he came through, then built a room and furnished it for him to stay while passing through</span><br /><br />What did Elisha offer to do for her? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Anything she asked</span><br /><br />What did Elisha promise her? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A son a year from then</span><br /><br />What happened to her son? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He died</span><br /><br />What did Elisha send Gehazzi to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Take his staff, run to the boy’s house and lay the staff on the boy’s face</span><br /><br />How did Elisha raise him from the dead? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He lay upon the boy until he revived</span><br /><br />Who made the stew for the prophets? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Gehazi</span><br /><br />What was wrong with it? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Someone had picked some wild gourds and cut them up into the stew</span><br /><br />How did Elisha make it good? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Added some flour</span><br /><br />How did Gehazi react to Elisha’s command to give 20 loaves to 100 men? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He did not think it was enough</span><br /><br />What was the result? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Elisha promised it was enough and some left over, and it happened that way</span><br /><br />Who was Naaman? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Leader of Syria’s army</span><br /><br />Who expressed the desire and possibility of a cure for Naaman? <span style="font-weight:bold;">An Israelite slave girl captured by the Syrians who served Naaman’s wife</span><br /><br />Who did Naaman talk to about this? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His king for permission to go to Israel</span><br /><br />To whom did the king of Syria send a letter about this? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The king of Israel</span><br /><br />What was his reaction? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He tore his clothes being so upset thinking that the king of Syria was asking for a fight since there was no cure for leprosy<br /></span><br />What message did Elisha send to the king of Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Send him to me and he will know there is a prophet in Israel </span><br /><br />What did Elisha do to cleanse Naaman? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sent a messenger to the door to tell Naaman what to do</span><br /><br />What did Naaman have to do to be cured? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Immerse himself in the Jordan seven times</span><br /><br />What was Naaman’s first reaction to Elisha’s instructions? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Anger because he expected the prophet to perform a magnificent show</span><br /><br />Who convinced Naaman to simply do what he was told? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His servants</span><br /><br />What did Naaman want to do for Elisha after he was cleansed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Give him a reward</span><br /><br />What was Elisha’s answer? <span style="font-weight:bold;">“As surely as the Lord lives, whom I serve, I will not accept a thing.”</span><br /><br />What did Naaman promise to do in Syria? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Not to worship any other god than the Lord<br /></span><br />What did Gehazi decide to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Get something of the reward that Naaman had brought</span><br /><br />How did Elisha know what Gehazi did? <span style="font-weight:bold;">By the Holy Spirit</span><br /><br />What punishment did Gehazi receive? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He received Naaman’s leprosy (he violated Lev. 14:8)</span><br /><br />What miracle did Elisha do for one of the prophets in chapter 6? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He recovered a borrowed axe head that fell into the river</span><br /><br />How did God help the king of Israel many times in his war with Syria? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He had divine knowledge where the Syrians would camp to attack, and Elisha would warn the king of Israel</span><br /><br />What other help did God give Israel but Gehazi was blind to it? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The armies of God were with Israel</span><br /><br />Who was stricken with blindness? The army sent to capture Elisha Why? <span style="font-weight:bold;">So they could be led to Samaria to be totally surrounded</span><br /><br />What did Elisha tell the king to do with the captives? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Feed them and give them water</span><br /><br />What was the result of God’s kindness? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They stopped attacking Israel<br /></span><br />Who besieged Samaria? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ben-Hadad of Aram (Syria)</span><br /><br />Why did a woman complain to the king? <span style="font-weight:bold;">She wanted justice; two women made an arrangement to eat her child first, and then the other woman’s child next, but the other womon hid her child and reneged on the deal</span><br /><br />What reaction did the king have to this event? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He tore his clothes and swore to take it out on Elisha by cutting off his head</span><br /><br />What good news did Elisha promise the king? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Within 24 hours, the price of food would be much lower</span><br /><br />Who doubted this prophecy? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The assistant to the king</span><br /><br />What dilemma did the four lepers have? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To sit outside and die or surrender to the Syrians and hopefully get some food</span><br /><br />What had happened to the Syrian army? <span style="font-weight:bold;">An angel of the Lord caused a noise so that they assumed that Israel had hired the Egyptians and Hittites to attack them, so they fled, leaving everything behind</span><br /><br />What did the lepers do at first? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They started gathering whatever they could</span><br /><br />Why did the not keep the good news to themselves? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They feared punishment for not sharing good news</span><br /><br />Did the king believe the lepers? <span style="font-weight:bold;">No, so a scout patrol was sent out and confirmed the fleeing of the Syrians</span><br /><br />When people heard the Syrian army was gone, what did they do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They rushed out to the Syrian camp to get food</span><br /><br />What happened to the man who doubted Elisha’s prophecy? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was crushed in the rush at the gate</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-2418131783429147696?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-63339862936099871982010-06-13T19:43:00.000-07:002010-06-13T19:44:30.667-07:00Who was helped with the oil in all the jars they could find?<br /><br />What did the Shunamite woman do for Elisha?<br /><br />What did Elisha offer to do for her?<br /><br />What did Elisha promise her?<br /><br />What happened to her son?<br /><br />What did Elisha send Gehazzi to do?<br /><br />How did Elisha raise him from the dead?<br /><br />Who made the stew for the prophets?<br /><br />Hat was wrong with it?<br /><br />How did Elisha make it good?<br /><br />How did Gehazi react to Elisha’s command to give 20 loaves to 100 men?<br /><br />What was the result?<br /><br />Who was Naaman?<br /><br />Who expressed the desire and possibility of a cure for Naaman?<br /><br />Who did Naaman talk to about this?<br /><br />To whom did the king of Syria send a letter about this?<br /><br />What was his reaction?<br /><br />What message did Elisha send to the king of Israel?<br /><br />What did Elisha do to cleanse Naaman?<br /><br />What did Naaman have to do to be cured?<br /><br />What was Naaman’s first reaction to Elisha’s instructions?<br /><br />Who convinced Naaman to simply do what he was told?<br /><br />What did Naaman want to do for Elisha after he was cleansed?<br /><br />What was Elisha’s answer?<br /><br />What did Naaman promise to do in Syria?<br /><br />What did Gehazi decide to do?<br /><br />How did Elisha know what Gehazi did?<br /><br />What punishment did Gehazi receive?<br /><br />What miracle did Elisha do for one of the prophets in chapter 6?<br /><br />How did God help the king of Israel many times in his war with Syria?<br /><br />What other help did God give Israel but Gehazi was blind to it?<br /><br />Who was stricken with blindness? Why?<br /><br />What did Elisha tell the king to do with the captives?<br /><br />What was the result of God’s kindness?<br /><br />Who beseiged Samaria?<br /><br />Why did a woman complain to the king?<br /><br />What reaction did the king have to this event?<br /><br />What good news did Elisha promise the king?<br /><br />Who doubted this prophecy?<br /><br />What dilemma did the four lepers have?<br /><br />What had happened to the Syrian army?<br /><br />What did the lepers do at first?<br /><br />Why did the not keep the good news to themselves?<br /><br />Did the king believe the lepers?<br /><br />When people heard the Syrian army was gone, what did they do?<br /><br />What happened to the man who doubted Elisha’s prophecy?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-6333986293609987198?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-39564357726358635542010-06-13T19:41:00.002-07:002010-06-13T19:43:50.471-07:00Who did Ahaziah want to consult about his injury? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Baal-Zebub, god of Ekron</span><br /><br />What message did Elijah send Ahaziah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ahaziah would not leave his bed but die</span><br /><br />What happened to the first two groups of men Ahaziah sent for Elijah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Elijah called for fire to come down from heaven to kill them</span><br /><br />Why didn’t this happen to the third group of fifty? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The captian begged for mercy and God told Elijah to spare him</span><br /><br />Who became king of Israel after Ahaziah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Joram</span><br /><br />Where did God send Elijah from Gilgal? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Bethel</span><br /><br />Where did God send Elijah from Bethel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jericho</span><br /><br />Where did He go after Jericho? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To the Jordan</span><br /><br />What was unusual about their crossing of the Jordan? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Elijah struck the waters with his cloak and the waters separated</span><br /><br />What did Elisha ask for when Elijah asked him what he wanted from him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A double portion of his Spirit</span><br /><br />List each event in chapter 2 that confirms that Elisha received Elijah’s Spirit. <span style="font-weight:bold;">He saw Elijah taken into heaven with chariots of fire; he struck the Jordan and it parted like it did for Elijah; he healed the waters of Jericho by throwing salt into the water; he cursed 42 juvenile delinquents who were mocking him on the way to Bethel</span><br /><br />What good thing did Joram do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He removed the Baal idol</span><br /><br />What bad thing did he do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He continued the state religion of the two golden calves</span><br /><br />What three kings united to fight Moab? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Joram of Israel, Jehoshaphat of Judah, and the king of Edom</span><br /><br />What is the difference between the attitudes of Joram and Jehoshaphat? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Joram is faithless, Jehoshaphat had faith in God and desired God’s guidance</span><br /><br />What did Elisha tell Israel to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Dig ditches which would be filled with water for them and their animals to drink</span><br /><br />What problem did this solve? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They had run out of water after seven days in the desert of Edom</span><br /><br />How did this help Israel win the war with Moab? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Moabites saw the red morning sun reflected by the water and assumed it was blood from the three countries killing each other; they didn’t expect to find all that water in the desert, so they walked into a trap</span><br /><br />What did the men do to the land of Moab? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Destroyed the towns and put rocks in all their fields, stopped up all the springs and cut down all the trees<br /></span><br />What did the king of Moab do when he lost the battle with Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He tried to attack Edom; he even sacrificed his son for his gods’ favor but to no avail</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-3956435772635863554?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-10821950254024604112010-06-13T19:41:00.001-07:002010-06-13T19:41:33.367-07:00Who did Ahaziah want to consult about his injury?<br /><br />What message did Elijah send Ahaziah?<br /><br />What happened to the first two groups of men Ahaziah sent for Elijah?<br /><br />Why didn’t this happen to the third group of fifty?<br /><br />Who became king of Israel after Ahaziah?<br /><br />Where did God send Elijah from Gilgal?<br /><br />Where did God send Elijah from Bethel?<br /><br />Where did He go after Jericho?<br /><br />What was unusual about their crossing of the Jordan?<br /><br />What did Elisha ask for when Elijah asked him what he wanted from him?<br /><br />List each event in chapter 2 that confirms that Elisha received Elijah’s Spirit.<br /><br />What good thing did Joram do?<br /><br />What bad thing did he do?<br /><br />What three kings united to fight Moab?<br /><br />What is the difference between the attitudes of Joram and Jehoshaphat?<br /><br />What did Elisha tell Israel to do?<br /><br />What problem did this solve?<br /><br />How did this help Israel win the war with Moab?<br /><br />What did the men do to the land of Moab?<br /><br />What did the king of Moab do when he lost the battle with Israel?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-1082195025402460411?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-9895041117847255112010-06-13T19:36:00.000-07:002010-06-13T19:39:52.276-07:00What did the king of Syria want from Ahab? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Everything, gold silver, his wives and children</span><br /><br />What is the meaning of verse 11? <span style="font-weight:bold;">You shouldn’t boast before a fight; only after winning are you in a position to boast</span><br /><br />What did God promise Ahab through a prophet? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God would deliver the enemy multitude into Ahab’s hand so that he would know who is the true God</span> <br /><br />Why did Syria want to fight Israel on the plain instead of the hills the next year? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They foolishly thought that the gods of the plains would favor them whereas the gods of the hills favored Israel<br /></span><br />Why did God give Ahab the victory? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To show that is the only true God over all things and prove He is not limited to power over a specific area as the Syrians believed<br /></span><br />Why did Ahab spare Ben-Hadad? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He said he was his brother</span><br /><br />What agreement did they make? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Syria would restore the cities taken by his father and they established a trade agreement</span><br /><br />What happened to the man who did not hit the prophet? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A lion killed him for not obeying</span><br /><br />Why did the prophet ask to be hit? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To appear that he was injured in the battle</span><br /><br />What message did he give Ahab? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Just as he had to pay for the man he let escape, Ahab would pay for sparing Ben Hadad when God had committed him to death</span> <br /><br />How did Ahab feel after he heard this? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sullen and displeased</span><br /><br />Why did Ahab want Naboth’s vineyard? <span style="font-weight:bold;">For a vegetable garden close to his house</span><br /><br />Why did Naboth refuse to sell it to Ahab? <span style="font-weight:bold;">It was wrong to sell his inheritance<br /></span><br />What did Ahab do then? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He went home and pouted<br /></span><br />What did Jezebel do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">She got false witnesses against Naboth so that she could take his vineyard away</span><br /><br />What was the accusation against Naboth? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Blasphemy against God and the king</span><br /><br />What did Ahab do when he heard Naboth was dead? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He went to take possession of Naboth’s vineyard</span><br /><br />What message did Elijah give Ahab because of Naboth’s death? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He would have no heir (no inheritance), dogs would lick up his blood where they licked up Naboth’s blood, Jezebel’s body would be eaten by dogs at the wall of Jezreel</span><br /><br />How did Ahab react to this prophecy? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He mourned and humbled himself<br /></span><br />What effect did this have on God’s punishment of Ahab? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He did not bring the destruction in his day but in his sons’ day</span><br /><br />What was the difference between Ahab and Jehoshaphat? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jehoshaphat believed in God; Ahab believed in Baal</span><br /><br />What did all the prophets advise in the fight for Ramoth Gilead? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Take it because God would give them victory</span><br /><br />Who was the only one who spoke for the Lord? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Micaiah</span><br /><br />How did he explain the work of the false prophets? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A lying spirit volunteered to lead the false prophets to lie in order to convince Ahab to go to battle so he would die according to God’s will</span><br /><br />How did Ahab die in battle? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A “random” arrow</span><br /><br />Who took his place? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ahaziah</span><br /><br />Who followed Jehoshaphat as king of Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jehoram</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-989504111784725511?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-37234645479117790512010-06-09T19:17:00.001-07:002010-06-09T19:17:40.340-07:00What did the king of Syria want from Ahab?<br /><br />What is the meaning of verse 11?<br /><br />What did God promise Ahab through a prophet?<br /><br />Why did Syria want to fight Israel on the plain instead of the hills the next year?<br /><br />Why did God give Ahab the victory?<br /><br />Why did Ahab spare Ben-Hadad?<br /><br />What agreement did they make?<br /><br />What happened to the man who did not hit the prophet?<br /><br />Why did the prophet ask to be hit?<br /><br />What message did he give Ahab?<br /><br />How did Ahab feel after he heard this?<br /><br />Why did Ahab want Naboth’s vineyard?<br /><br />Why did Naboth refuse to sell it to Ahab?<br /><br />What did Ahab do then?<br /><br />What did Jezebel do?<br /><br />What was the accusation against Naboth?<br /><br />What did Ahab do when he heard Naboth was dead?<br /><br />What message did Elijah give Ahab because of Naboth’s death?<br /><br />How did Ahab react to this prophecy?<br /><br />What effect did this have on God’s punishment of Ahab?<br /><br />What was the difference between Ahab and Jehoshaphat?<br /><br />What did all the prophets advise in the fight for Ramoth Gilead?<br /><br />Who was the only one who spoke for the Lord?<br /><br />How did he explain the work of the false prophets?<br /><br />How did Ahab die in battle?<br /><br />Who took his place?<br /><br />Who followed Jehoshaphat as king of Judah?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-3723464547911779051?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-55224150952703324882010-06-09T16:46:00.000-07:002010-06-09T19:17:03.210-07:00How did God provide for Elijah during the drought? <span style="font-weight:bold;">ravens fed him bread and meat twice a day, and he drank from the brook Cherith</span><br /><br />After the brook dried up, where did Elijah go? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A widow’s house in Zeraphath</span><br /><br />How did she show faith in God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">She first made a cake for Elijah as he told her to do before using the last of what she had for herself</span><br /><br />Why did the widow believe her son died? <span style="font-weight:bold;">As punishment for past sin in her life</span><br /><br />What conclusion did she draw after Elijah revived her son? <span style="font-weight:bold;">She was now convinced that Elijah was a man of God and that the Lord’s word in his mouth is the truth<br /></span><br />What had Obadiah done for 100 prophets of the Lord? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Hid them in two caves to save them from being killed by Jezebel</span><br /><br />Why did Ahab call Elijah a troubler of Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Because of the drought that Elijah sent</span><br /><br />What was Elijah’s response? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ahab was the real troubler of Israel by bringing in idolatry</span><br /><br />Where was the contest to prove which God was true? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Mt. Carmel</span><br /><br />What did the prophets of Baal do to call their God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Cry out, leap around their altar,, cut themselves</span><br /><br />What commentary did Elijah make? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He made fun of their efforts to be heard by Baal<br /></span><br />What did Elijah command to be put on the altar three times? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Water to saturate the sacrifice</span><br /><br />What did he pray would happen to the hearts of Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">That Israel would know that the Lord is God and turn their hearts to Him again</span><br /><br />What happened to the prophets of Baal? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Elijah ordered them to be killed.</span> <br /><br />What did Elijah tell Ahab to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To eat and drink because rain is coming</span><br /><br />What did Ahab do after he left Mt. Carmel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He ran home and told Jezebel everything Elijah did</span><br /><br />What did Jezebel threaten to do to Elijah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Kill him</span><br /><br />What did Elijah do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He ran away</span><br /><br />What did he ask God to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Take his life</span><br /><br />Where did he go? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To Sinai</span><br /><br />How did God reveal Himself to Elijah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">In a small still voice</span><br /><br />What did God tell Elijah to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Get up, go and anoint Hazael king of Syria, Jehu to replace Ahab, and Elisha to replace him</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-5522415095270332488?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-16323167565403889372010-06-09T07:48:00.001-07:002010-06-09T07:48:52.645-07:00How did God provide for Elijah during the drought?<br /><br />After the brook dried up, where did Elijah go?<br /><br />How did she show faith in God?<br /><br />Why did the widow believe her son died?<br /><br />What conclusion did she draw after Elijah revived her son?<br /><br />What had Obadiah done for 100 prophets of the Lord?<br /><br />Why did Ahab call Elijah a troubler of Israel?<br /><br />What was Elijah’s response?<br /><br />Where was the contest to prove which God was true?<br /><br />What did the prophets of Baal do to call their God?<br /><br />What commentary did Elijah make?<br /><br />What did Elijah command to be put on the altar three times?<br /><br />What did he pray would happen to the hearts of Israel?<br /><br />What happened to the prophets of Baal?<br /><br />What did Elijah tell Ahab to do?<br /><br />What did Ahab do after he left Mt. Carmel?<br /><br />What did Jezebel threaten to do to Elijah?<br /><br />What did Elijah do?<br /><br />What did he ask God to do?<br /><br />Where did he go?<br /><br />How did God reveal Himself to Elijah?<br /><br />What did God tell Elijah to do?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-1632316756540388937?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-60740767084410927082010-06-09T07:46:00.000-07:002010-06-09T07:48:14.010-07:00Whose prophecy did Jeroboam seek concerning his sick son? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ahijah</span><br /><br />What was the prophecy? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Abijah would die, Jereboam’s dynasty would end</span> <br /><br />Why would Abijah be the only one in Jeroboam’s family to be buried? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God saw good in him</span><br /><br />What did he say would happen to Israel because of Jeroboam? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Israel would be carried off into captivity because of Jereboam’s false state religion</span><br /><br />Who became king after Jeroboam? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His son Nadab</span><br /><br />What was the main event in Rehoboam’s rule? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Egypt invaded Judah and took the temple treasury and royal treasury</span><br /><br />What increased in the land during his rule? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Idolatry and immorality</span><br /><br />Who replaced him as king of Judah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His son Abijam (Abijah)</span><br /><br />What kind of king was Abijah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">evil</span><br /><br />Who replaced Abijah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Asa</span><br /><br />Who was his chief rival in Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Baasha king of Israel</span><br /><br />How did he persuade Syria to be his ally and oppose Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He gave a gift of gold and silver and asked for a treaty like their two fathers had</span><br /><br />Who was sent to prophesy against Baasha? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jehu son of Hanani</span><br /><br />Who replaced Baasha as king of Israel for two years? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His son Elah</span><br /><br />Who killed him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Zimri, on of his military leaders</span><br /><br />How long did he rule? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Seven days</span><br /><br />How long did Israel have civil war until Omri prevailed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Four years</span><br /><br />What kind of king was Omri compared to the other kings of Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The worst ever</span><br /><br />Who was his son who took his place? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ahab</span><br /><br />Who did he marry? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jezebel daughter of the Sidonian king Ethbaal</span><br /><br />What happened in Jericho at that time? <span style="font-weight:bold;">It was rebuilt with the curses of Joshua fulfilled by it</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-6074076708441092708?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-88032165647552288082010-06-09T07:20:00.000-07:002010-06-09T07:21:13.231-07:00Whose prophecy did Jeroboam seek concerning his sick son?<br /><br />What was the prophecy?<br /><br />Why would Abijah be the only one in Jeroboam’s family to be buried?<br /><br />What did he say would happen to Israel because of Jeroboam?<br /><br />Who became king after Jeroboam?<br /><br />What was the main event in Rehoboam’s rule?<br /><br />What increased in the land during his rule?<br /><br />Who replaced him as king of Judah?<br /><br />What kind of king was Abijah?<br /><br />Who replaced Abijah?<br /><br />Who was his chief rival in Israel?<br /><br />How did he persuade Syria to be his ally and oppose Israel?<br /><br />Who was sent to prophesy against Baasha?<br /><br />Who replaced Baasha as king of Israel for two years?<br /><br />Who killed him?<br /><br />How long did he rule?<br /><br />How long did Israel have civil war until Omri prevailed?<br /><br />What kind of king was Omri compared to the other kings of Israel?<br /><br />Who was his son who took his place?<br /><br />Who did he marry?<br /><br />What happened in Jericho at that time?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-8803216564755228808?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-26833885198771822012010-06-07T18:28:00.000-07:002010-06-07T18:31:02.743-07:00Why did Solomon begin to practice idolatry? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He married foreign women who worshiped idols</span><br /><br />How did God tell Solomon that He would punish his unfaithfulness? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He would take a majority of the kingdom away from his son</span><br /><br />Name Solomon’s three enemies. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Hadad of Edom, Rezon of Zobah who ruled in Syria, and Jereboam from Ephraim</span><br /><br />What prophet prophesied Jeroboam’s rule over the majority of Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ahijah</span><br /><br />Who became king after Solomon died? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Rehoboam</span><br /><br />When Jeroboam asked for tax relief, who advised wisely? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The older men who had counseled Solomon</span><br /><br />Who did not? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The young friends of Rehoboam</span><br /><br />What advice did Rehoboam follow? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His friends’</span><br /><br />What did Shemaiah the prophet tell Rehoboam? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Not to fight against Israel for rebelling against hiom because it was God’s will</span><br /><br />What did Jeroboam build to prevent Israelites from going to Jerusalem? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Two golden calves</span> Where? <span style="font-weight:bold;">At Dan and Bethel</span><br /><br />Who was sent to prophesy against Jeroboam’s idolatry? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A young man</span><br /><br />Who did he specify would kill Jeroboam’s priests? <span style="font-weight:bold;">a descendant of David named Josiah<br /></span><br />What miraculous signs happened immediately as proof of the future prophecy? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The altar would split in two</span><br /><br />Why did the prophet refuse Jeroboam’s reward after restoring his hand? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was commanded by God not to eat or drink anything</span><br /><br />What did the old prophet say to convince the young prophet to come to his home? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He is also a prophet and an angel of God told him to take him home and feed him</span><br /><br />What happened to the young prophet? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was killed by a lion on the way</span><br /><br />What does this lesson teach? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Don’t believe someone who claims new revelation that contradicts what God has already said; believing such a lie is spiritually fatal<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-2683388519877182201?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-63516183359960314682010-06-07T17:49:00.001-07:002010-06-07T17:49:48.469-07:00Why did Solomon begin to practice idolatry?<br /><br />How did God tell Solomon that He would punish his unfaithfulness?<br /><br />Name Solomon’s three enemies.<br /><br />What prophet prophesied Jeroboam’s rule over the majority of Israel?<br /><br />Who became king after Solomon died?<br /><br />When Jeroboam asked for tax relief, who advised wisely?<br /><br />Who did not?<br /><br />What advice did Rehoboam follow?<br /><br />What did Shemaiah the prophet tell Rehoboam?<br /><br />What did Jeroboam build to prevent Israelites from going to Jerusalem? Where?<br /><br />Who was sent to prophesy against Jeroboam’s idolatry?<br /><br />Who did he specify would kill Jeroboam’s priests?<br /><br />What miraculous signs happened immediately as proof of the future prophecy?<br /><br />Why did the prophet refuse Jeroboam’s reward after restoring his hand?<br /><br />What did the old prophet say to convince the young prophet to come to his home?<br /><br />What happened to the young prophet?<br /><br />What does this lesson teach?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-6351618335996031468?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-36332570759391673522010-06-07T17:48:00.000-07:002010-06-07T17:49:24.997-07:00What is brought into the temple? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Ark of the Covenant, the Tent of Meeting, all the furnishings of it</span><br /><br />What was in the ark? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The two stone tablets Moses received at Horeb</span><br /><br />What did Solomon explain in verses 15-21? <span style="font-weight:bold;">How God fulfilled His promise to David by having Solomon build the temple in Jerusalem</span><br /><br />What is Solomon doing in verses 22-53? <span style="font-weight:bold;">praying</span><br /><br />List all the people for whom Solomon prayed. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Himself, those that take oaths in the Lord’s name, the penitent of Israel due to oppression by the enemy, due to famine, disease, or pestilence, for foreigners who are drawn to God because of His greatness, when Israel goes to war, when they are taken into captivity</span><br /><br />What did Solomon do in verses 55-61? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He blessed the assembly, praising God, and reminding the people to keep God’s laws</span><br /><br />How many sacrifices were offered for the dedication of the temple compound? <span style="font-weight:bold;">22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep and goats</span><br /><br />What message did God have for Solomon? <span style="font-weight:bold;">If he and his sons would be faithful to His word, their royal line would be established forever; if not, then the temple would fall into disrepute and the people cut off from the land</span><br /><br />What did Solomon give Hiram? <span style="font-weight:bold;">20 Galilean towns</span><br /><br />What did Hiram give Solomon? <span style="font-weight:bold;">120 talents of gold besides the cedar for the temple and palace</span><br /><br />Who visited Solomon because of his fame as a wise man? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Queen of Sheba</span><br /><br />What did she give him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">120 talents of gold and innumerable precious stones and spices</span><br /><br />How is Solomon’s wealth described? <span style="font-weight:bold;">1400 chariots, 12,000 horses, silver as common as rocks, cedar as plentiful as sycamore trees</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-3633257075939167352?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-55986141272884143632010-06-05T16:04:00.000-07:002010-06-05T16:06:20.084-07:00What is brought into the temple?<br /><br />What was in the ark?<br /><br />What did Solomon explain in verses 15-21?<br /><br />What is Solomon doing in verses 22-53?<br /><br />List all the people for whom Solomon prayed.<br /><br />What did Solomon do in verses 55-61?<br /><br />How many sacrifices were offered for the dedication of the temple compound?<br /><br />What message did God have for Solomon?<br /><br />What did Solomon give Hiram?<br /><br />What did Hiram give Solomon?<br /><br />Who visited Solomon because of his fame as a wise man?<br /><br />What did she give him?<br /><br />How is Solomon’s wealth described?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-5598614127288414363?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-13652595359644949502010-06-05T16:03:00.000-07:002010-06-05T16:04:21.163-07:00Who are listed in chapter 4? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The officials and governors in Solomon’s administration</span><br /><br />What were the borders of Solomon’s kingdom? <span style="font-weight:bold;">From the Euphrates River to the border of Egypt</span><br /><br />What did Solomon compose? <span style="font-weight:bold;">3000 proverbs and 1005 songs</span><br /><br />Why did all nations come to visit Solomon? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To hear the wisdom of Solomon</span><br /><br />Why did Solomon ask Hiram for cedar? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To build a house for God as David wished<br /></span><br />What did he receive in exchange? <span style="font-weight:bold;">20,000 cors of wheat and 20,000 baths of oil</span><br /><br />Who did the work for Solomon? <span style="font-weight:bold;">30,000 Israelites were forced into labor</span><br /><br />What were the dimensions of the actual temple? <span style="font-weight:bold;">60 cubits long, 20 cubits wide, 30 cubits high</span><br /><br />What did God promise Solomon concerning the temple? <span style="font-weight:bold;">If Solomon would keep His words, then He would not abandon Israel</span><br /><br />How long did it take to build the temple? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Seven years</span><br /><br />What was the name of Solomon’s palace? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Palace of the Forest of Lebanon</span><br /><br />Who did the bronze work? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Huram from Tyre (son of a Naphtalite widow)</span><br /><br />What did Solomon do after the temple was finished? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He put all the dedicated silver, gold, and furnishings into the treasury of the temple</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-1365259535964494950?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-12223249658949548642010-06-04T20:30:00.000-07:002010-06-05T15:51:17.079-07:00Who are listed in chapter 4?<br /><br />What were the borders of Solomon’s kingdom?<br /><br />What did Solomon compose?<br /><br />Why did all nations come to visit Solomon?<br /><br />Why did Solomon ask Hiram for cedar?<br /><br />What did he receive in exchange?<br /><br />Who did the work for Solomon?<br /><br />What were the dimensions of the actual temple?<br /><br />What did God promise Solomon concerning the temple?<br /><br />How long did it take to build the temple?<br /><br />What was the name of Solomon’s palace?<br /><br />Who did the bronze work?<br /><br />What did Solomon do after the temple was finished?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-1222324965894954864?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-88251536670608147042010-06-04T20:28:00.000-07:002010-06-04T20:30:42.637-07:00Who is Abishag? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A young Shunammite virgin selected to be a wife for David warm in his old age (without sexual relations)</span><br /><br />Who is Adonijah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Son of David whose mother was Haggith</span><br /><br />To whom is Adonijah compared and how? <span style="font-weight:bold;">In verses 6 & 7, he is next in line after Absolom; he was handsome as was Absolom; David parented him as he did Absolom; both tried to usurp the throne</span><br /><br />Why did Nathan the prophet give Bathsheba advice? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Adonijah made himself king and was planning to get rid of Bathsheba and Solomon and their supporters such as Nathan, Zadok, Benaiah, and others</span><br /><br />What did David command to be done to proclaim Solomon as king? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Have the servants put Solomon on David’s personal mule,; go to Gihon where Nathan and Zadok anoint Solomon as king, blow trumpets and proclaim Solomon as king then return to Jerusalem to sit on the throne</span><br /><br />What did Adonijah’s guests do when Abiathar brought news of Solomon’s coronation? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They immediately fled from the feast celebrating Adonijah’s usurpation</span><br /><br />Did Solomon promise not to kill Adonijah? <span style="font-weight:bold;">conditionally</span><br /><br />What is the first thing David told Solomon to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Faithfully follow God’s word</span><br /><br />In chapter 2, what unfinished business did David ask Solomon to finish? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Kill Joab for murdering Abner and Amasa; avenge him regarding Shimei’s curse on David; take care of Barzillai </span><br /><br />What did David call Solomon in 2:9? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A man of wisdom</span><br /><br />Why did Solomon have Adonijah killed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He sought Abishag to have as a wife</span><br /><br />Why did he not have Abiathar killed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was David’s ally during Absolom’s revolt and carried the Ark of God</span><br /><br />Why did he have Joab killed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was on Adonijah’s side, but especially because he had murdered Abner and Amasa</span><br /><br />Did Solomon have killed Shimei killed that day? <span style="font-weight:bold;">no</span><br /><br />What was the condition of his clemency? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Live in Jerusalem; if he crosses the brook Kidron, he would die</span><br /><br />What mistakes did Solomon make in the beginning of his rule? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He married a foreign wife (Egyptian) and sacrificed in the high places</span><br /><br />Why did God offer Solomon anything he wanted? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He sought the Lord and offered 1000 sacrifices at the tabernacle</span><br /><br />What did Solomon ask for? <span style="font-weight:bold;">wisdom</span><br /><br />What did God give him because of his wise request? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Wisdom AND everything else he could have requested (long Life, death of his enemies, riches)</span><br /><br />In the case of the two women, did Solomon intend to have the living baby killed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">No, it was a test to determine who was the true mother</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-8825153667060814704?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-29271333629707108952010-06-03T18:19:00.000-07:002010-06-03T18:21:40.738-07:00Who is Abishag?<br /><br />Who is Adonijah?<br /><br />To whom is Adonijah compared and how?<br /><br />Why did Nathan the prophet give Bathsheba advice?<br /><br />What did David command to be done to proclaim Solomon as king?<br /><br />What did Adonijah’s guests do when Abiathar brought news of Solomon’s coronation?<br /><br />Did Solomon promise not to kill Adonijah?<br /><br />What is the first thing David told Solomon to do?<br /><br />In chapter 2, what unfinished business did David ask Solomon to finish?<br /><br />What did David call Solomon in 2:9?<br /><br />Why did Solomon have Adonijah killed?<br /><br />Why did he not have Abiathar killed?<br /><br />Why did he have Joab killed?<br /><br />Did Solomon have killed Shimei killed that day?<br /><br />What was the condition of his clemency?<br /><br />What mistakes did Solomon make in the beginning of his rule?<br /><br />Why did God offer Solomon anything he wanted?<br /><br />What did Solomon ask for?<br /><br />What did God give him because of his wise request?<br /><br />In the case of the two women, did Solomon intend to have the living baby killed?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-2927133362970710895?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-35676384552130714172010-06-03T18:17:00.000-07:002010-06-03T18:19:15.152-07:00Psalm 145<br /><br />What is the purpose of Psalm 145? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Praise to God for all His mighty works</span><br /><br />How is God described in verses 8 and 9? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Gracious, full of compassion, merciful, good, slow to anger</span><br /><br />What lesson should we learn from verses 13-16? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God is faithful to His promises, His time is the right time for His deeds </span><br /><br />How must we call on the Lord to be near Him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">In truth, with fear and love</span><br /><br />Psalm 146<br /><br />Who should not be trusted? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Princes or any men</span><br /><br />Why can we trust the Lord? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He is Creator (has power), He is good, and He rules forever (is eternal and is in control)</span><br /><br />Psalm 147<br /><br />How is God’s compassion demonstrated? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He gathers the exiles back to Jerusalem and heals the brokenhearted</span><br /><br />How is God’s knowledge demonstrated? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He numbers and names all the stars</span><br /><br />How is God’s goodness demonstrated? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He sustains the humble; He provides food for the animals</span><br /><br />What is His delight? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Those who fear Him and trust in His love for them</span><br /><br />What is the lesson in verses 15-20? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God’s authority as expressed in His word has positive effect in creation and in His special relation to Israel</span><br /><br />Psalm 148<br /><br />Who (and what) is to praise the Lord? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Angels and all spiritual beings in the heavenly realm, sun, moon, stars, waters above the skies, the sky; creatures in the oceans; snow, hail, lightning, wind, clouds in the air; mountains, hills, fruit trees and cedars; beasts, cattle, creeping things, and birds; all people, kings, princes, judges, young men and women, old men and very young children</span><br /><br />Whose name is exalted above every name? <span style="font-weight:bold;">the name of the Lord (see Philippians 2:9-11)<br /></span><br />Psalm 149<br /><br />Who is to praise God as Psalm 149 says? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Israel, the people of Zion</span><br /><br />What is to accompany their praise to God? List all. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Dancing, tambourine, harp, a two-edged sword</span><br /><br />Psalm 150<br /><br />Where is the Lord to be praised? <span style="font-weight:bold;">In His sanctuary in the heavens</span><br /><br />With what is the Lord to be praised? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Trumpet, harp, lyre, tambourine, dancing, strings, flute, cymbals </span><br /><br />Who is to praise the Lord? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Everything that has breath<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-3567638455213071417?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-13851805942451173312010-06-02T20:06:00.001-07:002010-06-03T10:16:23.747-07:00Psalm 145<br /><br />What is the purpose of Psalm 145?<br /><br />How is God described in verses 8 and 9?<br /><br />What lesson should we learn from verses 13-16?<br /><br />How must we call on the Lord to be near Him?<br /><br />Psalm 146<br /><br />Who should not be trusted?<br /><br />Why can we trust the Lord?<br /><br />Psalm 147<br /><br />How is God’s compassion demonstrated?<br /><br />How is God’s knowledge demonstrated?<br /><br />How is God’s goodness demonstrated?<br /><br />What is His delight?<br /><br />What is the lesson in verses 15-20?<br /><br />Psalm 148<br /><br />Who (and what) is to praise the Lord?<br /><br />Whose name is exalted above every name?<br /><br />Psalm 149<br /><br />Who is to praise God as Psalm 149 says?<br /><br />What is to accompany their praise to God? List all.<br /><br />Psalm 150<br /><br />Where is the Lord to be praised?<br /><br />With what is the Lord to be praised?<br /><br />Who is to praise the Lord?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-1385180594245117331?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-56444744324413962082010-06-02T20:03:00.000-07:002010-06-02T20:05:24.799-07:00Psalm 140<br /><br />David prays for deliverance from what? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Evil, violent men</span><br /><br />Why does David not want the plans of the wicked to succeed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">So they would not be exalted</span><br /><br />What was the primary weapon against David? <span style="font-weight:bold;">slander</span><br /><br />Psalm 141<br /><br />To what does David compare prayer? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Incense in the tabernacle</span><br /><br />For what does he pray? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Guidance so he does not fall into sin</span><br /><br />How does David view being stricken by a righteous man? <span style="font-weight:bold;">As a kindness</span><br /><br />Do verses 6 and 7 indicate that David believed in consciousness after death? <span style="font-weight:bold;">yes</span><br /><br />Psalm 142<br /><br />Who was with David at this time? <span style="font-weight:bold;">No one</span><br /><br />Who will be with him after God helps him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The righteous</span><br /><br />Psalm 143<br /><br />What does David ask in verse 2 and why? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Do not judge him because no one is righteous in God’s sight</span><br /><br />What does David think about? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God’s great works in the past</span><br /><br />Does David ask for physical help? <span style="font-weight:bold;">yes</span> For what reason? <span style="font-weight:bold;">For God’s righteousness’ sake</span><br /><br />Psalm 144<br /><br />What is the occasion of Psalm 144? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Preparation for war</span><br /><br />Who are the enemies? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Foreigners (who are dishonest)</span><br /><br />What will David do after victory? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Praise the Lord</span><br /><br />What will the people have after victory? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Abundance and peace</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-5644474432441396208?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-60256990929883526082010-06-01T22:43:00.001-07:002010-06-01T22:43:29.915-07:00Psalm 140<br /><br />David prays for deliverance from what?<br /><br />Why does David not want the plans of the wicked to succeed?<br /><br />What was the primary weapon against David?<br /><br />Psalm 141<br /><br />To what does David compare prayer?<br /><br />For what does he pray?<br /><br />How does David view being stricken by a righteous man?<br /><br />Do verses 6 and 7 indicate that David believed in consciousness after death?<br /><br />Psalm 142<br /><br />Who was with David at this time?<br /><br />Who will be with him after God helps him?<br /><br />Psalm 143<br /><br />What does David ask in verse 2 and why?<br /><br />What does David think about?<br /><br />Does David ask for physical help? For what reason?<br /><br />Psalm 144<br /><br />What is the occasion of Psalm 144?<br /><br />Who are the enemies?<br /><br />What will David do after victory?<br /><br />What will the people have after victory?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-6025699092988352608?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-17998244704166047602010-06-01T09:28:00.000-07:002010-06-01T09:30:37.704-07:00Psalm 135<br /><br />What is pleasant in verse 3? <span style="font-weight:bold;">the name of the Lord</span><br /><br />Which other psalm contains much of what is written in Psalm 135? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Psalm 115</span><br /><br />What are the differences? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Psalm 115 contrasts God with the false gods of the other nations and expresses faith in what God will do for Israel; Psalm 135 recounts the creation and the deliverance from Egypt and giving the Promised Land in its praise to God before contrasting with ineffectual idols of the nations.</span> <br /><br />Psalm 136<br /><br />How does each verse in Psalm 136 end? <span style="font-weight:bold;">“For His mercy endures forever.”<br /></span><br />What does Psalm 136 tell us to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Give thanks to the Lord</span><br /><br />What works of God are mentioned in Psalm 136? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Several details of creation; death of the firstborn in Egypt to deliver Israel from slavery; crossing the Red Sea; guidance through the wilderness; defeating the Amorite kings and giving the land to Israel<br /></span><br />Psalm 137<br /><br />When was Psalm 137 written? <span style="font-weight:bold;">During the Babylonian captivity<br /></span><br />What kind of song did the Babylonians request? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A song of Zion for entertainment</span><br /><br />Who did the Jews consider responsible (at least partially) for the destruction of Jerusalem? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Edomites</span><br /><br />Psalm 138<br /><br />What has God exalted above all things? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His word</span><br /><br />Who does God care about though He is far above creation? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The lowly</span><br /><br />How did David view his life in connection with God’s will? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He believed that God would perfect, fulfill His plan for him (He did—Acts 13:37)</span><br /><br />Psalm 139<br /><br />What is the main idea of Psalm 139? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The omniscience and omnipresence of God</span><br /><br />Where is God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">everywhere</span><br /><br />When does God begin His work in our lives? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Before we are born</span><br /><br />What does abortion destroy? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A living human being</span><br /><br />What else about David’s life is designed by God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The way to live</span><br /><br />What does David express in verses 17-18? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The greatness of God’s wisdom that he enjoys meditating about</span><br /><br />What does David ask God to do at the end of Psalm 139? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To search his heart so that is pure and to lead him in the everlasting way</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-1799824470416604760?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-10688618338614537622010-05-31T20:15:00.000-07:002010-06-01T09:21:04.868-07:00Psalm 135<br /><br />What is pleasant in verse 3?<br /><br />Which other psalm contains much of what is written in Psalm 135?<br /><br />What are the differences?<br /><br />Psalm 136<br /><br />How does each verse in Psalm 136 end?<br /><br />What does Psalm 136 tell us to do?<br /><br />What works of God are mentioned in Psalm 136?<br /><br />Psalm 137<br /><br />When was Psalm 137 written?<br /><br />What kind of song did the Babylonians request?<br /><br />Who did the Jews consider responsible (at least partially) for the destruction of Jerusalem?<br /><br />Psalm 138<br /><br />What has God exalted above all things?<br /><br />Who does God care about though He is far above creation?<br /><br />How did David view his life in connection with God’s will?<br /><br />Psalm 139<br /><br />What is the main idea of Psalm 139?<br /><br />Where is God?<br /><br />When does God begin His work in our lives?<br /><br />What does abortion destroy?<br /><br />What else about David’s life is designed by God?<br /><br />What does David express in verses 17-18?<br /><br />What does David ask God to do at the end of Psalm 139?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-1068861833861453762?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-59834518221125996582010-05-31T20:13:00.000-07:002010-05-31T20:15:39.604-07:00Psalm 128<br /><br />What kind of family will be for those who fear the Lord? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Happy and blessed</span><br /><br />What is the wish people offer to others in verse 6? <span style="font-weight:bold;">May you see your children’s children</span><br /><br />Psalm 129<br /><br />How has the psalmist been persecuted? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Often from his youth</span><br /><br />What greeting was not to be given to those who hate Jerusalem? <span style="font-weight:bold;">"The blessing of the Lord be upon you; we bless you in the name of the Lord!"</span><br /><br />Psalm 130<br /><br />What is Israel’s hope in the Lord? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Forgiveness and redemption from sin</span><br /><br />Why do sentries look forward to dawn? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Their watch would end and they can rest</span><br /><br />Psalm 131<br /><br />What is the purpose of Psalm 131? <span style="font-weight:bold;">An expression letting go of worry and having calm faith in God</span><br /><br />How does David humble himself? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He calms and quiets his soul</span><br /><br />Psalm 132<br /><br />What is the occasion for Psalm 132? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The building of the temple by Solomon</span><br /><br />Who chose the permanent place for the Ark? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Lord</span><br /><br />How would God bless Jerusalem? <span style="font-weight:bold;">With His presence; with abundant provisions (food and clothing); with protection from enemies</span><br /><br />Psalm 133<br /><br />What is the message of Psalm 133? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Unity of God’s people is wonderful<br /></span><br />Psalm 134<br /><br />Who is addressed in verses 1 and 2? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The city guards at the gates</span><br /><br />Who responds with verse 3? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The guards back to the people who speak v. 1 & 2 to them</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-5983451822112599658?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-74919506805520481552010-05-31T08:33:00.000-07:002010-05-31T08:36:50.615-07:00Psalm 128<br /><br />What kind of family will be for those who fear the Lord?<br /><br />What is the wish people offer to others in verse 6?<br /><br />Psalm 129<br /><br />How has the psalmist been persecuted?<br /><br />What greeting was not to be given to those who hate Jerusalem?<br /><br />Psalm 130<br /><br />What is the Israel’s hope in the Lord?<br /><br />Why do sentries look forward to dawn?<br /><br />Psalm 131<br /><br />What is the purpose of Psalm 131?<br /><br />How does David humble himself?<br /><br />Psalm 132<br /><br />What is the occasion for Psalm 132?<br /><br />Who chose the permanent place for the Ark?<br /><br />How would God bless Jerusalem?<br /><br />Psalm 133<br /><br />What is the message of Psalm 133?<br /><br />Psalm 134<br /><br />Who is addressed in verses 1 and 2?<br /><br />Who responds with verse 3?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-7491950680552048155?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-91587830571523758462010-05-31T08:31:00.000-07:002010-05-31T08:33:03.386-07:00Psalm 120<br /><br />Where did the psalmist live? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Meshech and Kedar (in exile far away from Jerusalem)</span><br /><br />What were the people like? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Deceitful, hating peace and loving war</span><br /><br />Psalm 121<br /><br />What is the theme of Psalm 121? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God will take care of you</span><br /><br />What does the Lord NOT do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sleep or slumber; nor allow your foot to be moved<br /></span><br />Psalm 122<br /><br />What is the occasion for Psalm 122? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Going to the temple to worship the Lord</span><br /><br />What greetings did the Israelites give? <span style="font-weight:bold;">"May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls,prosperity within your palaces." and “Peace be within you.”</span><br /><br />Psalm 123<br /><br />Where does the psalmist look? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To God in Heaven</span><br /><br />What mercy does he want from God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The contempt and scorn of those at ease and the proud</span><br /><br />Psalm 124<br /><br />What would have happened without God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Opposing armies would have defeated Israel</span><br /><br />Psalm 125<br /><br />God’s people are compared to what? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Mt. Zion</span><br /><br />Why are they happy that the wicked do not rule them? <span style="font-weight:bold;">So they do not reach out to iniquity</span><br /><br />Psalm 126<br /><br />What is the occasion for Psalm 126? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Return from captivity</span><br /><br />What principle do you see in verses 5 and 6? <span style="font-weight:bold;">No pain, no gain</span><br /><br />Psalm 127<br /><br />What lessons are in the first two verses? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God must be the architect and builder of the house; any endeavor will not prosper if it is not God’s will; all our work and worry is in vain if God is not with us</span><br /><br />What is the proper attitude toward children? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They are blessing from God not a burden; they are an asset to the strength of a family</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-9158783057152375846?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-14623881312724569482010-05-29T20:22:00.001-07:002010-05-31T08:30:49.897-07:00Psalm 120<br /><br />Where did the psalmist live?<br /><br />What were the people like?<br /><br />Psalm 121<br /><br />What is the theme of Psalm 121?<br /><br />What does the Lord NOT do?<br /><br />Psalm 122<br /><br />What is the occasion for Psalm 122?<br /><br />What greetings did the Israelites give?<br /><br />Psalm 123<br /><br />Where does the psalmist look?<br /><br />What mercy does he want from God?<br /><br />Psalm 124<br /><br />What would have happened without God?<br /><br />Psalm 125<br /><br />God’s people are compared to what?<br /><br />Why are they happy that the wicked do not rule them?<br /><br />Psalm 126<br /><br />What is the occasion for Psalm 126?<br /><br />What principle do you see in verses 5 and 6?<br /><br />Psalm 127<br /><br />What lessons are in the first two verses?<br /><br />What is the proper attitude toward children?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-1462388131272456948?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-57973623284044796562010-05-29T20:19:00.000-07:002010-05-29T20:21:11.702-07:00How many verses are in Psalm 119? <span style="font-weight:bold;">176</span> Why? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Each verse of each eight verse group starts with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet and uses all 22 letters of that alphabet<br /></span><br />What is the main idea in Psalm 119? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Love for God’s word</span><br /><br />Who is blessed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Those who keep God’s word and seek Him with their whole heart</span><br /><br />How can young person be pure? <span style="font-weight:bold;">By following God’s word</span><br /><br />Why did the psalmist put God’s word in his heart? <span style="font-weight:bold;">That he might not sin against God</span><br /><br />What did he pray in verse 18? <span style="font-weight:bold;">That God would open his eyes so he could behold wondrous things in God’s word</span><br /><br />What is the connection between obedience and freedom (v. 32, 45)? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The person who submits to God’s will is truly free and blessed</span><br /><br />How does verse 60 demonstrate a good attitude about God’s word? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He is eager to obey; he does not procrastinate as though God’s word were unpleasant</span><br /><br />What does the psalmist gain from loving the law of God (97-104)? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Wisdom, safety and security, joy</span><br /><br />What is his attitude toward sin? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He hates every false way</span><br /><br />What is the theme in verses 137-144? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The righteousness of God expressed in His word<br /></span><br />How does he spend the late evenings (v.148)? <span style="font-weight:bold;">meditating throughout the night on God’s word</span><br /><br />What percent of God’s word is true? <span style="font-weight:bold;">100%</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-5797362328404479656?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-70442531376269698522010-05-28T17:40:00.001-07:002010-05-28T17:40:47.051-07:00How many verses are in Psalm 119? Why?<br /><br />What is the main idea in Psalm 119?<br /><br />Who is blessed?<br /><br />How can young person be pure?<br /><br />Why did the psalmist put God’s word in his heart?<br /><br />What did he pray in verse 18?<br /><br />What is the connection between obedience and freedom (v. 32, 45)?<br /><br />How does verse 60 demonstrate a good attitude about God’s word?<br /><br />What does the psalmist gain from loving the law of God (97-104)?<br /><br />What is his attitude toward sin?<br /><br />What is the theme in verses 137-144?<br /><br />How does he spend the late evenings (v.148)?<br /><br />What percent of God’s word is true?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-7044253137626969852?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-3927624547229984372010-05-28T17:38:00.000-07:002010-05-28T17:40:04.754-07:00Psalm 116<br /><br />How did the psalmist feel about God because He saved him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He loves the Lord</span><br /><br />Why did he tell his soul to be at rest? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Lord had dealt bountifully with him (answered his prayers)</span><br /><br />Why did God save him from death? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God is gracious, merciful, and righteous; David made a vow to God if he would be saved</span><br /><br />How does God feel about the death of His saints? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Their deaths are precious to Him</span><br /><br />Psalm 117<br /><br />Who is told to praise the Lord? <span style="font-weight:bold;">All Gentiles (non-Israelites) and all peoples (Israelites) </span><br /><br />For what reason? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His merciful kindness is great to us and His truth endures forever<br /></span><br />Psalm 118<br /><br />Which statements are repeated in Psalm 118? <span style="font-weight:bold;">“O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.” and “His mercy endures forever.”</span><br /><br />What is the point of verses 8-9? <span style="font-weight:bold;">We should put our faith in God and not put our faith in men</span><br /><br />What is the occasion in verses 19-27? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Entrance into Jerusalem for worship<br /></span><br />How many N.T. passages refer to Psalm 118? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Heb. 13:6 quotes v.6; Jesus uses v.22 as a prophecy concerning Him in Matt. 21:42; Mark 12:10-11; Luke 20:17; Peter also refers to Jesus as the rock on which the church of Christ is built (1 Peter 2:4-8, and Acts 4:11); v. 25-26 were spoken by the people as Jesus entered Jerusalem (Matt. 21:9; Mark 11:9-10; Luke 19:38 John 12:13); Jesus uses v.26 to refer to Himself (Matt. 23:29 and Luke 13:35</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-392762454722998437?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-19117863141694966672010-05-27T20:49:00.000-07:002010-05-27T20:53:08.393-07:00Psalm 116<br /><br />How did the psalmist feel about God because He saved him?<br /><br />Why did he tell his soul to be at rest?<br /><br />Why did God save him from death?<br /><br />How does God feel about the death of His saints?<br /><br />Psalm 117<br /><br />Who is told to praise the Lord?<br /><br />For what reason?<br /><br />Psalm 118<br /><br />Which statements are repeated in Psalm 118?<br /><br />What is the point of verses 8-9?<br /><br />What is the occasion in verses 19-27?<br /><br />How many N.T. passages refer to Psalm 118?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-1911786314169496667?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-34121637790458476502010-05-27T20:46:00.000-07:002010-05-27T20:49:25.222-07:00Psalm 111<br /><br />Where does the psalmist praise the Lord? <span style="font-weight:bold;">in the assembly of the upright</span><br /><br />For what is God being praised? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His works, His faithfulness to the covenant</span><br /><br />Who has wisdom? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Those who fear the Lord and keep His commandments<br /></span><br />Psalm 112<br /><br />Who is blessed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The one who fears God and delights in His commandments</span><br /><br />How is he blessed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Verse 2 implies his descendants will be upright; v. 3 says wealth will be in his house; he will have honor</span><br /><br />How does he act? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He is merciful to the needy; he uses discretion</span><br /><br />How does he think? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He is not afraid; he trusts in God; he is steadfast</span><br /><br />Psalm 113<br /><br />What is to be praised? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The name of the Lord</span><br /><br />What does God do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He lifts up the poor and needy and exalts them to be with princes; He blesses women without children (similar to Luke 1)</span><br /><br />Psalm 114<br /><br />When did Israel become God’s special people? <span style="font-weight:bold;">When Israel left Egypt</span><br /><br />Why did the Red Sea and Jordan River part? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God’s presence was in Israel when they crossed</span><br /><br />Psalm 115<br /><br />Who asks where God is? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Gentiles (non-Israelites)</span><br /><br />Where is God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">In heaven</span><br /><br />How are the idols described? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Works of men’s hands, silver and gold; mouths that can’t speak; eyes that can’t see; ears that can’t hear; noses that can’t smell, hands that can’t handle anything; feet that can’t walk; they can’t make a sound </span><br /><br />Who are like them? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Those that worship and believe in them</span><br /><br />What is Israel told to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Trust in the Lord and bless the Lord</span><br /><br />What will be the result? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Lord would bless them and their children</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-3412163779045847650?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-58995254451793494942010-05-27T12:04:00.000-07:002010-05-27T12:07:04.452-07:00May 27: Psalms 111-115<br /><br />Psalm 111<br /><br />Where does the psalmist praise the Lord?<br /><br />For what is God being praised?<br /><br />Who has wisdom?<br /><br />Psalm 112<br /><br />Who is blessed?<br /><br />How is he blessed?<br /><br />How does he act?<br /><br />How does he think?<br /><br />Psalm 113<br /><br />What is to be praised?<br /><br />What does God do?<br /><br />Psalm 114<br /><br />When did Israel become God’s special people?<br /><br />Why did the Red Sea and Jordan River part?<br /><br />Psalm 115<br /><br />Who asks where God is?<br /><br />Where is God?<br /><br />How are the idols described?<br /><br />Who are like them?<br /><br />What is Israel told to do?<br /><br />What will be the result?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-5899525445179349494?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-7705641527704165232010-05-27T12:03:00.000-07:002010-05-27T12:04:35.699-07:00Psalm 107<br /><br />Which statement is repeated four times? <span style="font-weight:bold;">“Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!´v.8, 15, 21, 31</span><br /><br />What were these four situations? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Deliverance from hunger and thirst; deliverance from captivity, deliverance from sickness near death; deliverance from stormy weather</span> <br /><br />What does the last example teach? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God used all of these means in order to chasten His people, humble them, and teach them spiritual lessons<br /></span><br />Psalm 108<br /><br />Which psalm is the same in the second half? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The last eight verses of Psalm 60 are identical to the last eight verses of Psalm 108</span><br /><br />What is the difference between the first four verses of each psalm? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Psalm 60 is from the viewpoint of those rejected by God and asking for His help; Psalm 108 praises God for His mercy and truth</span><br /><br />Psalm 109<br /><br />Who were David’s enemies in Psalm 109? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Those he had loved; his close friends</span><br /><br />Why did David wish for his enemy’s suffering? <span style="font-weight:bold;">That he reap what he sowed (be found guilty, lose his home and position, that his physical line end, that he not receive sympathy from others; that he be covered with the cursing he loved so much)</span><br /><br />What did they do to David? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They lied about him; they blasphemed him; they cursed him; they reproached him; condemned him</span><br /><br />What will the Lord do to them? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Cause them to be ashamed, let them dishonor themselves (reap what they sow without forgiveness)</span><br /><br />What will the Lord do for David? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Deliver him from their lies; save him from their bad deeds</span><br /><br />Psalm 110<br /><br />Who is talking to whom in verse 1? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jehovah is talking to David’s Lord (The Father speaking to Jesus)</span><br /><br />Who is David addressing in verses 2-4? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His Lord, His descendant (Christ)</span><br /><br />How long would the Lord be priest? <span style="font-weight:bold;">forever</span><br /><br />How would he be a priest like Melchizedek? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He would be a king on His throne at the same time</span><br /><br />Who is David addressing in verses 5-7? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God</span><br /><br />Who is he talking about? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Christ</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-770564152770416523?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-4692852085261819792010-05-25T21:41:00.001-07:002010-05-27T12:02:57.643-07:00Psalm 107<br /><br />Which statement is repeated four times?<br /><br />What were these four situations?<br /><br />What does the last example teach?<br /><br />Psalm 108<br /><br />Which psalm is the same in the second half?<br /><br />What is the difference between the first four verses of each psalm?<br /><br />Psalm 109<br /><br />Who were David’s enemies in Psalm 109?<br /><br />Why did David wish for his enemy’s suffering?<br /><br />What did they do to David?<br /><br />What will the Lord do to them?<br /><br />What will the Lord do for David?<br /><br />Psalm 110<br /><br />Who is talking to whom in verse 1?<br /><br />Who is David addressing in verses 2-4?<br /><br />How long would the Lord be priest?<br /><br />How would he be a priest like Melchizedek?<br /><br />Who is David addressing in verses 5-7?<br /><br />Who is he talking about?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-469285208526181979?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-85277775134896689732010-05-25T21:38:00.000-07:002010-05-25T21:41:05.365-07:00Psalm 102<br /><br />Does the psalmist appear to have faith in verses 3-11? <span style="font-weight:bold;">no</span><br /><br />What faith does he demonstrate in verses 12-22? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Faith in God’s eternity; He will answer the prayers of the righteous; faith points to future blessings from God and recognition of God’s care for His people who love Him</span><br /><br />For what time is this psalm written? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Future generations not yet born</span><br /><br />Which attributes of God are emphasized in Psalm 102? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His eternity, faithfulness, mercy on those who cry out in faith to Him</span><br /><br />Psalm 103<br /><br />For what does David praise God in Psalm 103? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His mercy</span><br /><br />How does verse 10 help us to be humble and gracious to others? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God has not treated as badly as we deserve to be treated, so we should be likewise merciful to others</span><br /><br />What do verses 17-18 teach about God’s love? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He will bless the children and grandchildren of the righteous for the sake of the righteous<br /></span><br />Who else is told to praise God in Psalm 103? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His angels, heavenly beings, His works everywhere</span><br /><br />Psalm 104<br /><br />How is God represented in verses 1-4? <span style="font-weight:bold;">As a great and mighty king</span><br /><br />What event is in view in verses 5-9? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Flood</span><br /><br />What is the main idea about God’s relationship to creation in Psalm 104? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He is Creator and He is sustainer by His authority over creation</span><br /><br />What do you learn about God’s relationship to creation in verses 27-30? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He cares for us, and we are dependent on him; however, we must gather in what He gives; His Spirit creates us</span><br /><br />Psalm 105<br /><br />Whose history is reviewed in Psalm 105? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Israel’s</span><br /><br />For whose benefit is this history lesson? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Israel’s</span><br /><br />Who are the prophets in verse 15? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph</span><br /><br />At what point does the history begin and end? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The promise to Abraham to receiving the Promised land</span><br /><br />Why did God give Israel the land of Canaan? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God promised Abraham to give it to them; v. 45 says that they might observe His statutes and follow His laws</span><br /><br />Psalm 106<br /><br />What is the similarity between Psalms 105 and 106? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They are both historical teaching</span><br /><br />What are the differences between Psalms 105 and 106? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Psalm 106 emphasizes the sins in Israel’s history beginning in Moses’ time; Psalm 105 begins with Abraham; Psalm 105 ends with the receiving of the land while Psalm 106 ends with losing the land (scattered among the nations)</span><br /><br />Which examples of disobedience are listed in Psalm 106? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Rebelled by the Red Sea; lusted in the wilderness for food; rebellion of Korah; worshipped the golden calf at Sinai; believed the evil report of 10 spies about the conquest; fornication at Baal Peor; murmured against God at Meribah in Kadesh; they failed to drive out completely the Canaanites and took up their wicked practices; persisted in rebellion even after many times of the Lord’s chastening</span><br /><br />What request does the psalmist make? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To save them and gather them from the nations to the land once again</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-8527777513489668973?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-11816435730589163622010-05-25T11:48:00.000-07:002010-05-25T11:51:30.634-07:00Psalm 102<br /><br />Does the psalmist appear to have faith in verses 3-11?<br /><br />What faith does he demonstrate in verses 12-22?<br /><br />For what time is this psalm written?<br /><br />Which attributes of God are emphasized in Psalm 102?<br /><br />Psalm 103<br /><br />For what does David praise God in Psalm 103?<br /><br />How does verse 10 help us to be humble and gracious to others?<br /><br />What do verses 17-18 teach about God’s love?<br /><br />Who else is told to praise God in Psalm 103?<br /><br />Psalm 104<br /><br />How is God represented in verses 1-4?<br /><br />What event is in view in verses 5-9?<br /><br />What is the main idea about God’s relationship to creation in Psalm 104?<br /><br />What do you learn about God’s relationship to creation in verses 27-30?<br /><br />Psalm 105<br /><br />Whose history is reviewed in Psalm 105?<br /><br />For whose benefit is this history lesson?<br /><br />Who are the prophets in verse 15?<br /><br />At what point does the history begin and end?<br /><br />Why did God give Israel the land of Canaan?<br /><br />Psalm 106<br /><br />What is the similarity between Psalms 105 and 106?<br /><br />What are the differences between Psalms 105 and 106?<br /><br />Which examples of disobedience are listed in Psalm 106?<br /><br />What request does the psalmist make?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-1181643573058916362?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-57471245479531864232010-05-25T11:38:00.000-07:002010-05-25T11:45:00.787-07:00Psalm 96<br /><br />What is Psalm 96 calling us to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sing, praise, worship, give glory to God</span><br /><br />Psalm 97<br /><br />What is the main reason God is praised in Psalm 97? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God is righteous and just over His creation</span><br /><br />Psalm 98<br /><br />Why sing a new song to the Lord? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He has done marvelous things</span> <br /><br />What has God revealed to the nations? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His salvation and righteousness</span><br /><br />Who and what are to praise God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">All the earth and all people in it, the sea, rivers, hills</span><br /><br />What is God coming to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Judge the world with justice</span><br /><br />Psalm 99<br /><br />Who were priests according to verse 6? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Moses, Aaron, Samuel</span><br /><br />Where is God to be worshiped? <span style="font-weight:bold;">At His footstool and at His holy hill<br /></span><br />Psalm 100<br /><br />What attitude should we have when we enter God’s house? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Joy and gladness, gratitude, praise</span><br /><br />Why? He is our Creator, our Shepherd; <span style="font-weight:bold;">He is good, merciful, and true forever</span><br /><br />Psalm 101<br /><br />What commitment does David make in Psalm 101? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To behave wisely in a perfect way, even with a perfect heart in his own house</span><br /><br />How will David demonstrate this commitment? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Not know wickedness by not setting anything wicked before his eyes; hating the work of those who fall away, not tolerating slander or pride; not let liars, deceivers in his house; he would have fellowship with the faithful (the righteous)</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-5747124547953186423?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-28807472497910765832010-05-24T05:31:00.000-07:002010-05-24T05:32:07.652-07:00Psalm 96<br /><br />What is Psalm 96 calling us to do?<br /><br />Psalm 97<br /><br />What is the main reason God is praised in Psalm 97?<br /><br />Psalm 98<br /><br />Why sing a new song to the Lord?<br /><br />What has God revealed to the nations?<br /><br />Who and what are to praise God?<br /><br />What is God coming to do?<br /><br />Psalm 99<br /><br />Who were priests according to verse 6?<br /><br />Where is God to be worshiped?<br /><br />Psalm 100<br /><br />What attitude should we have when we enter God’s house?<br /><br />Why?<br /><br />Psalm 101<br /><br />What commitment does David make in Psalm 101?<br /><br />How will David demonstrate this commitment?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-2880747249791076583?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-156555354342843342010-05-24T05:29:00.000-07:002010-05-24T05:31:26.432-07:00Psalm 90<br /><br />What is the contrast between man and God in Psalm 90? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The brevity of man and eternity of God</span><br /><br />Why is the length of our lives short? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God has decreed it (because of sin)</span><br /><br />How many years is the average lifespan? <span style="font-weight:bold;">70-80 years</span><br /><br />What lesson(s) should we learn from this? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Our time is very limited; we should use it wisely to do God’s will</span><br /><br />Psalm 91<br /><br />What does Psalm 91 promise? <span style="font-weight:bold;">No harm will come to you<br /></span><br />What are the conditions before the promise applies to someone? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Trust in the Lord, love for the Lord</span><br /><br />Psalm 92<br /><br />God is praised for what two things? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His lovingkindness and His love</span><br /><br />To what are the wicked compared? <span style="font-weight:bold;">grass</span><br /><br />How are the wicked like grass? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Their glory and life are very brief, then perish forever</span><br /><br />To what are the righteous compared? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Palm tree, cedar in Lebanon<br /></span><br />How are the righteous like trees? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Bear fruit, live long</span><br /><br />Psalm 93<br /><br />What is the emphasis on God in Psalm 93? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Lord as King over His creation</span><br /><br />Psalm 94<br /><br />What does the psalmist request in Psalm 94? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Vengeance against God’s enemies</span><br /><br />What warning is directed to the evil in verses 8-11? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God knows what is in the heart and all secret actions</span><br /><br />What man is “blessed” in Psalm 94? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The one that God teaches (the one who learns and follows God’s teaching)</span><br /><br />What help did the Lord give? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To stand up against evil doers; comfort within his heart; a declaration of innocence at trial</span><br /><br />Psalm 95<br /><br />How are people told to show respect for God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sing praise; bow down; kneel</span><br /><br />Why? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Because He is great and He is our Creator</span><br /><br />What admonition is given in Psalm 95? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Do not harden our hearts as those who rejected God’s offer to enter the Promised Land</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-15655535434284334?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-86831304776340112352010-05-23T12:37:00.000-07:002010-05-23T12:54:33.773-07:00Psalm 90<br /><br />What is the contrast between man and God in Psalm 90?<br /><br />Why is the length of our lives short?<br /><br />How many years is the average lifespan?<br /><br />What lesson(s) should we learn from this?<br /><br />Psalm 91<br /><br />What does Psalm 91 promise?<br /><br />What are the conditions before the promise applies to someone?<br /><br />Psalm 92<br /><br />God is praised for what two things?<br /><br />To what are the wicked compared?<br /><br />How are the wicked like grass?<br /><br />To what are the righteous compared?<br /><br />How are the righteous like trees?<br /><br />Psalm 93<br /><br />What is the emphasis on God in Psalm 93?<br /><br />Psalm 94<br /><br />What does the psalmist request in Psalm 94?<br /><br />What warning is directed to the evil in verses 8-11?<br /><br />What man is “blessed” in Psalm 94?<br /><br />What help did the Lord give?<br /><br />Psalm 95<br /><br />How are people told to show respect for God?<br /><br />Why?<br /><br />What admonition is given in Psalm 95?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-8683130477634011235?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-52379103865948711142010-05-23T12:34:00.000-07:002010-05-23T12:37:11.624-07:00Psalm 84<br /><br />What is the subject of Psalm 84? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Rejoicing to be in the place to worship God</span><br /><br />What is the occasion in verses 5-8? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The pilgrimage to worship at the Feast of Tabernacles</span><br /><br />What attitude is expressed in verse 10? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Better to be in God’s house than anywhere else</span><br /><br />Psalm 85<br /><br />What had God done for Israel in the past? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Forgiven and restored Israel</span><br /><br />What does Israel ask of God now? Forgiveness and restoration again<br /><br />What significance do you see in verse 10? <span style="font-weight:bold;">G</span><span style="font-weight:bold;">od is both holy, righteous, and yet merciful and loving</span><br /><br />Psalm 86<br /><br />What help does the psalmist want from God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Help, protection while in a foreign land</span><br /><br />Why does he want God to teach him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">So he will apply His word and glorify Him<br /></span><br />How is God described in verse 15? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness</span><br /><br />Psalm 87<br /><br />What is the subject of Psalm 87? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Zion as God’s designated dwelling place</span><br /><br />Who will be written in the register? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Those that acknowledge Zion, those that are born in Zion</span><br /><br />Does this remind you of any New Testament passages? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Heb. 12:21-23, John 3:5</span><br /><br />Psalm 88<br /><br />What is the state of the psalmist? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Very near death</span><br /><br />Who has he lost through death? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His close friends</span><br /><br />What is the answer to the psalmist’s rhetorical questions in verses 10-12? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The answer appears to be “No” from the context, but in the ultimate sense, through Jesus, who is the Resurretion and the Life (John 11:25), the answer is actually “Yes.”</span><br /><br />How long has the psalmist been on the verge of death? <span style="font-weight:bold;">From his youth</span><br /><br />Psalm 89<br /><br />What is the reason for praise in Psalm 89? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The covenant God made with David</span><br /><br />Who are the saints in verses 5-8? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Spiritual beings in the presence of God<br /></span><br />What did God promise David? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To strengthen and sustain him; defeat his foes; establish his royal line forever</span><br /><br />What would God do if David’s descendants sinned against God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Punish with the rod</span><br /><br />What are verses 38-45 saying? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God has severely punished the royal line from an earthly standpoint (Jeremiah 22:24-30)</span><br /><br />What is the reason for asking God’s help in verses 49-51? <span style="font-weight:bold;">For God to keep the covenant He made with David concerning the permanence of the royal line</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-5237910386594871114?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-80702448515557298412010-05-21T19:02:00.000-07:002010-05-21T19:03:37.635-07:00Psalm 84<br /><br />What is the subject of Psalm 84?<br /><br />What is the occasion in verses 5-8?<br /><br />What attitude is expressed in verse 10? <br /><br />Psalm 85<br /><br />What had God don for Israel in the past?<br /><br />What does Israel ask of God now?<br /><br />What significance do you see in verse 10?<br /><br />Psalm 86<br /><br />What help does the psalmist want from God?<br /><br />Why does he want God to teach him?<br /><br />How is God described in verse 15?<br /><br />Psalm 87<br /><br />What is the subject of Psalm 87?<br /><br />Who will be written in the register?<br /><br />Does this remind you of any New Testament passages?<br /><br />Psalm 88<br /><br />What is the state of the psalmist?<br /><br />Who has he lost through death?<br /><br />What is the answer to the psalmist’s rhetorical questions in verses 10-12?<br /><br />How long has the psalmist been on the verge of death?<br /><br />Psalm 89<br /><br />What is the reason for praise in Psalm 89?<br /><br />Who are the saints in verses 5-8?<br /><br />What did God promise David?<br /><br />What would God do if David’s descendants sinned against God?<br /><br />What are verses 38-45 saying?<br /><br />What is the reason for asking God’s help in verses 49-51?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-8070244851555729841?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-43334230462564703132010-05-21T19:00:00.000-07:002010-05-21T19:02:08.583-07:00Psalm 79<br /><br />What has happened to Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Other nations have invaded, killed many, and ruined Jerusalem</span><br /><br />What reasons does Israel give for God to help them? <span style="font-weight:bold;">For the glory of His name; to reproach those that reproached His name; to avenge His people</span><br /><br />Psalm 80<br /><br />What is the refrain in this song? <span style="font-weight:bold;">“Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; cause Your face to shine,and we shall be saved!”</span><br /><br />What metaphor is used of Israel in Psalm 80? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Israel is a vine</span><br /><br />Psalm 81<br /><br />What is the occasion for Psalm 81? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The New Moon</span><br /><br />What did God say He did for Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Freed them from slavery in Egypt, gave them the law, tested them at Meribah</span><br /><br />What did God allow Israel to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Walk in their own counsels</span><br /><br />What did God promise to do if Israel obeys Him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Defeat their enemies and feed them abundance from the land</span><br /><br />Psalm 82<br /><br />Who are the “gods” in Psalm 82 (see John 10:34-36)? <span style="font-weight:bold;">judges</span><br /><br />Psalm83<br /><br />Which nations united against Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Edom and the Ishmaelites; Moab and the Hagrites; Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek; Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre; Assyria<br /></span><br />Which past victories are used as examples to appeal to God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The defeat of the Midianites by Balak, then their defeat by Gideon</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-4333423046256470313?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-56359677424426905712010-05-21T11:06:00.000-07:002010-05-21T11:07:43.108-07:00Psalm 79<br /><br />What has happened to Israel?<br /><br />What reasons does Israel give for God to help them?<br /><br />Psalm 80<br /><br />What is the refrain in this song?<br /><br />What metaphor is used of Israel in Psalm 80?<br /><br />Psalm 81<br /><br />What is the occasion for Psalm 81?<br /><br />What did God say He did for Israel?<br /><br />What did God allow Israel to do?<br /><br />What did promise to do if Isarel obeys Him?<br /><br />Psalm 82<br /><br />Who are the “gods” in Psalm 82 (see John 10:34-36)?<br /><br />Psalm83<br /><br />Which nations united against Irael?<br /><br />Which past victories are used as examples to appeal to God?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-5635967742442690571?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-51532770800539335032010-05-21T11:03:00.000-07:002010-05-21T11:06:21.546-07:00Psalm 73<br /><br />What mistake did Asaph make in his thinking? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was looking only at temporal, material condition of the wicked to believe that the wicked are better off than the righteous</span><br /><br />Are his observations in verses 4-12 accurate? <span style="font-weight:bold;">There is some exaggeration in his observations, and he also is overgeneralizing all the wicked</span><br /><br />What wrong attitude did these observations produce? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Envy, and also the idea that diligence to be righteous is in vain</span><br /><br />If he were to express this attitude to others what would be the result? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He would have caused them to stumble and sin</span><br /><br />What was the solution for his wrong thinking? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He went to the house of God and understood the long-term consequences</span><br /><br />What is Asaph’s attitude now? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Faith in God’s goodness, wisdom, and justice; desire to be with God</span><br /><br />What does he do with his new thinking? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Praise God and teach and encourage others</span><br /><br />Psalm 74<br /><br />What has happened to Israel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Foreigners have invaded Israel<br /></span><br />What does verse 9 indicate about this time? <span style="font-weight:bold;">There are no prophets or miracles being done</span><br /><br />How does Psalm 74 express faith in God’s power? <span style="font-weight:bold;">By giving examples of using His power over creation, including seas, sun, and continents</span><br /><br />Psalm 75<br /><br />What is God doing in Psalm 75? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Judging the wicked</span><br /><br />Is the cup in the Lord’s hand something to desire to drink? <span style="font-weight:bold;">no</span><br /><br />Psalm 76<br /><br />Where is God’s dwelling place? <span style="font-weight:bold;">In (Jeru)Salem , Zion</span><br /><br />What is the main idea of Psalm 76? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God judged a nation by defeating its army</span><br /><br />Psalm 77<br /><br />What in the past does Asaph miss? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The great works of God recorded in scripture</span><br /><br />What does he think God has stopped doing? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Being merciful and gracious to Israel</span><br /><br />What did he do to strengthen his faith in God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Go to the sanctuary, learn of God’s way and meditate on God’s great works</span><br /><br />Psalm 78<br /><br />What is the purpose of Psalm 78? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To teach Israel</span><br /><br />What period of history does Asaph tell? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Beginning from their slavery in Egypt, their wilderness wanderings, their apostasy in Canaan during the judges, then David becomes king</span><br /><br />What is manna called in verse 25? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Angel’s food</span><br /><br />How did God feel about Israel’s rebellion? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Angry (v.31), sad (v.40)<br /></span><br />What caused Israel’s lack of faith? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They forgot His great works done in Egypt and crossing the Red Sea, miracles and care in the wilderness and in giving them Ca</span>naan<br /><br />What period of history do verses 56-64 cover? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The judges</span><br /><br />Who did God use to deliver Israel and guide them? <span style="font-weight:bold;">David</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-5153277080053933503?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-19877134996676278412010-05-20T07:51:00.000-07:002010-05-20T07:52:25.070-07:00Psalm 73<br /><br />What mistake did Asaph make in his thinking?<br /><br />Are his observations in verses 4-12 accurate?<br /><br />What wrong attitude did these observations produce?<br /><br />If he were to express this attitude to others what would be the result?<br /><br />What was the solution for his wrong thinking?<br /><br />What is Asaph’s attitude now?<br /><br />What does he do with his new thinking?<br /><br />Psalm 74<br /><br />What has happened to Israel?<br /><br />What does verse 9 indicate about this time?<br /><br />How does Psalm 74 express faith in God’s power?<br /><br />Psalm 75<br /><br />What is God doing in Psalm 75?<br /><br />Is the cup in the Lord’s hand something to desire to drink?<br /><br />Psalm 76<br /><br />Where is God’s dwelling place?<br /><br />What is the main idea of Psalm 76?<br /><br />Psalm 77<br /><br />What in the past does Asaph miss?<br /><br />What does he think God has stopped doing?<br /><br />What did he do to strengthen his faith in God?<br /><br />Psalm 78<br /><br />What is the purpose of Psalm 78?<br /><br />What period of history does Asaph tell?<br /><br />What is manna called in verse 25?<br /><br />How did God feel about Israel’s rebellion?<br /><br />What caused Israel’s lack of faith?<br /><br />What period of history do verses 56-64 cover?<br /><br />Who did God use to deliver Israel and guide them?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-1987713499667627841?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-84857490864692169962010-05-20T07:44:00.000-07:002010-05-20T07:51:49.484-07:00Psalm 70<br /><br />What does David request in Psalm 70? <span style="font-weight:bold;">For God to come quickly to help him (by confounding his enemies)</span><br /><br />Psalm 71<br /><br />At which stage of life is the psalmist? <span style="font-weight:bold;">When he is old (v.9,18)</span><br /><br />What does verse 7 teach about humility? <span style="font-weight:bold;">We need to put our trust in God and do right even if others make fun of us</span><br /><br />What did he want to do before he died? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Teach his generation and the generations to follow</span><br /><br />Psalm 72<br /><br />Who wrote Psalm 72? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Solomon</span><br /><br />For whom did he pray? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The king (starting with himself, but this psalm is ultimately fulfilled in Christ)</span> <br /><br />For what did he pray? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God’s justice, righteousness so he could rule with justice<br /></span><br />What will he do as king? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He will bring peace, prosperity; he will give justice to the poor and protect them from their oppressors; he will save the needy and punish their oppressors</span><br /><br />Who will be blessed through him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">All nations, all men</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-8485749086469216996?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-79190686985183649742010-05-20T07:33:00.000-07:002010-05-20T07:44:16.873-07:00Psalm 70<br /><br />What does David request in Psalm 70?<br /><br />Psalm 71<br /><br />At which stage of life is the psalmist?<br /><br />What does verse 7 teach about humility?<br /><br />What did he want to do before he died?<br /><br />Psalm 72<br /><br />Who wrote Psalm 72?<br /><br />For whom did he pray?<br /><br />For what did he pray?<br /><br />What will he do as king?<br /><br />Who will be blessed through him?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-7919068698518364974?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-82758161354222876642010-05-20T07:31:00.000-07:002010-05-20T07:33:52.146-07:00Psalm 65<br /><br />What kind of psalm is Psalm 65? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A song of praise</span><br /><br />What blessings are mentioned in this psalm? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He hears prayer, provides atonement for sin, priests, answers to prayer, peace and calm in the world, water, abundance of sheep and grain because of the rain</span><br /><br />Psalm 66<br /><br />For what events is God praised in Psalm 66? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Crossing of the Red Sea and crossing the Jordan River</span><br /><br />What admonition is in verse 7? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Do not let the rebellious rise up<br /></span><br />What would have prevented God from listening to David’s prayer? <span style="font-weight:bold;">If he would have regarded iniquity in his heart</span><br /><br />Psalm 67<br /><br />Why did God’s people want God to be gracious to them? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To glorify Himself among the nations</span><br /><br />What does this psalm anticipate? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The inclusion of Gentiles as God’s people</span><br /><br />Psalm 68<br /><br />Who rides on the clouds? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God whose name is YAH<br /></span><br />What is David telling in verses 7-14? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The giving of the Law at Mt. Sinai<br /></span><br />How do verses 18-20 apply to Christ? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ephesians 4:10 applies v.18 to Christ, and He is our savior, the God of our salvation</span><br /><br />How is God presented in Psalm 68? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God is King (like Psalm 24)</span><br /><br />Is there significance that Benjamin, Judah, Zebulon, and Naphtali are the tribes mentioned? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Those tribes compose the two places where Jesus preached publicly (Judea and Galilee)</span><br /><br />Psalm 69<br /><br />What is the source of David’s suffering in verse 4? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His enemies who have done wrong but he pays the price</span><br /><br />What does he endure in verses 7-12? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Shame, reproach</span> Why? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Because of his enemies’ actions<br /></span><br />What will happen to David’s enemies? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Their table will become a snare, their habitation desolate, names blotted out of God’s Book of Life</span><br /><br />What does verse 35 indicate that Psalm 69 applies to David or to a time after David? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Zion saved after David’s time; it is a prophecy of Christ<br /></span><br />Look at your references and list all the places this psalm is quoted in the New Testament. <span style="font-weight:bold;">John 15:25 quotes v.4; John 2:17 quotes v.9; Romans 15:3 quotes v.9; 2 Cor. 6:2 applies v.13; Matthew 27:34 fulfilled in v. 21; John 19:28-29 fulfilled in v.21; Romans 11:9-10 quotes v.22-23; Acts 1:20 quotes v.25</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-8275816135422287664?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-83104842197855430172010-05-19T12:34:00.001-07:002010-05-19T12:34:58.418-07:00Psalm 65<br /><br />What kind of psalm is Psalm 65?<br /><br />What blessings are mentioned in this psalm?<br /><br />Psalm 66<br /><br />For what events is God praised in Psalm 66?<br /><br />What admonition is in verse 7?<br /><br />What would have prevented God from listening to David’s prayer?<br /><br />Psalm 67<br /><br />Why did God’s people want God to be gracious to them?<br /><br />What does this psalm anticipate?<br /><br />Psalm 68<br /><br />Who rides on the clouds?<br /><br />What is David telling in verses 7-14?<br /><br />How do verses 18-20 apply to Christ?<br /><br />How is God presented in Psalm 68?<br /><br />Is there significance that Benjamin, Judah, Zebulon, and Naphtali are the tribes mentioned?<br /><br />Psalm 69<br /><br />What is the source of David’s suffering in verse 4?<br /><br />What does he endure in verses 7-12? Why?<br /><br />What will happen to David’s enemies?<br /><br />What does verse 35 indicate that Psalm 69 applies to David or to a time after David?<br /><br />Look at your references and list all the places this psalm is quoted in the New Testament.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-8310484219785543017?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-70287719853122383432010-05-19T12:32:00.000-07:002010-05-19T12:34:17.255-07:00Psalm 58<br /><br />Does verse 3 teach original sin inherited from Adam? <span style="font-weight:bold;">No, this is figurative language (hyperbole)</span><br /><br />What is the contrast between man (v.1) and God (v.11)? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Man is unfair in judgment; God is fair</span><br /><br />Psalm 59<br /><br />Contrast the suffering of David in Psalm 38 with Psalm 59. <span style="font-weight:bold;">David suffered because of his sin and trying to keep it hidden in Psalm 38; his suffering in Psalm 59 is through no fault of his.</span><br /><br />What did David ask God to do to his enemies? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Punish them, scatter them, consume them, but not kill them</span><br /><br />Psalm 60<br /><br />What do the earthquakes symbolize? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Insecurity, uncertainty, calamity in general</span><br /><br />Contrast the tribes in verse 7 with the nations of verse 8. <span style="font-weight:bold;">God happily refers to Judah, Ephraim, and Manasseh as His, but He rejects Moab, Edom, and Philistia (Israel’s enemy nations in the south)</span><br /><br />What enemy was David asking God to help defeat? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Edom</span><br /><br />Psalm 61<br /><br />How has Psalm 61 been fulfilled? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The resurrection of Jesus</span><br /><br />Psalm 62<br /><br />What is the main feeling expressed in Psalm 62? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A firm, quiet confidence in God</span><br /><br />What two things did David hear? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God is powerful and God is merciful<br /></span><br />Psalm 63<br /><br />Where does verse 1 indicate that David was? <span style="font-weight:bold;">In the wilderness (of Judah)</span><br /><br />Why is David satisfied? What has he seen? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He has seen God’s power, glory, and lovingkindness which he was seeking</span><br /><br />When does David think of God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Throughout the night while he is in bed</span><br /><br />Psalm 64<br /><br />What is David describing in the first six verses? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The evil use of speech by his enemies; their bitter words are arrows</span><br /><br />What arrows will God use to attack David’s enemies? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His word (arrow)</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-7028771985312238343?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-42288621525513101502010-05-16T20:58:00.000-07:002010-05-16T20:59:34.563-07:00Psalm 58<br /><br />Does verse 3 teach original sin inherited from Adam?<br /><br />What is the contrast between man (v.1) and God (v.11)?<br /><br />Psalm 59<br /><br />Contrast the suffering of David in Psalm 38 with Psalm 59.<br /><br />What did David ask God to do to his enemies?<br /><br />Psalm 60<br /><br />What do the earthquakes symbolize? <br /><br />Contrast the tribes in verse 7 with the nations of verse 8.<br /><br />What enemy was David asking God to help defeat?<br /><br />Psalm 61<br /><br />How has Psalm 61 been fulfilled?<br /><br /><br /><br />Psalm 62<br /><br />What is the main feeling expressed in Psalm 62?<br /><br />What two things did David hear?<br /><br />Psalm 63<br /><br />Where does verse 1 indicate that David was?<br /><br />Why is David satisfied? What has he seen?<br /><br />When does David think of God?<br /><br />Psalm 64<br /><br />What is David describing in in the first five verses?<br /><br />What arrows will God use to attack David’s enemies?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-4228862152551310150?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-91380192719825784742010-05-16T20:54:00.000-07:002010-05-16T20:58:08.207-07:00Psalm 50<br /><br />Who are God’s saints? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His people, those who have made a covenant with Him</span><br /><br />What is the purpose of making sacrifices to God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To glorify God</span><br /><br />What sins are listed in God’s rebuke of hypocrites? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Stealing, adultery, lying, slander</span><br /><br />Psalm 51<br /><br />What does David ask from God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">forgiveness</span><br /><br />Against whom did David sin? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God</span><br /><br />How does David describe a right relationship with God in verses 10-12? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A clean heart, a steadfast spirit, in God’s presence, God’s Spirit is with him, salvation, joy</span><br /><br />What does David say he will do after he is forgiven? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Teach and convert sinners to God</span><br /><br />What does God desire instead of sacrifice? <span style="font-weight:bold;">A broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart</span><br /><br />Psalm 52<br /><br />Who is David’s enemy in this psalm? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Doeg the Edomite (Saul’s royal shepherd)</span><br /><br />What metaphor does he use of himself in verse 8? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He is a green olive tree in the house of God</span><br /><br />Psalm 53<br /><br />What other Psalm contains many of these words? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Psalm 14</span><br /><br />Psalm 54<br /><br />What is the main idea in the first three verses? <span style="font-weight:bold;">David prays for God’s help because ungodly strangers have helped David’s enemies</span><br /><br />What do verses 4-7 indicate? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God answered that prayer, using those that uphold David’s life.</span><br /><br />Psalm 55<br /><br />What did David wish he could do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Fly so he could escape his enemies</span><br /><br />Why is David especially upset by this enemy? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was a friend who worshiped God with David </span><br /><br />Is verse 17 literal? <span style="font-weight:bold;">probably</span><br /><br />Is verse 23 literal? <span style="font-weight:bold;">no</span><br /><br />Psalm 56<br /><br />How does David overcome his fear? <span style="font-weight:bold;">By trusting in God</span><br /><br />What does God record in His book? <span style="font-weight:bold;">David’s wanderings and tears (his sufferings)</span><br /><br />Psalm 57<br /><br />For what did David pray? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God’s mercy to deliver him from his enemies trying to trap him</span><br /><br />What does David say that indicates that his prayer was answered? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He praises God for His mercy which he requested at the beginning of the psalm.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-9138019271982578474?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-67761487999733706952010-05-16T20:52:00.000-07:002010-05-16T20:54:49.328-07:00Psalm 50<br /><br />Who are God’s saints?<br /><br />What is the purpose of making sacrifices to God?<br /><br />What sins are listed in God’s rebuke of hypocrites?<br /><br />Psalm 51<br /><br />What does David ask from God?<br /><br />Against whom did David sin?<br /><br />How does David describe a right relationship with God in verses 10-12?<br /><br />What does David say he will do after he is forgiven?<br /><br />What does God desire instead of sacrifice?<br /><br />Psalm 52<br /><br />Who is David’s enemy in this psalm?<br /><br />What metaphor does he use of himself in verse 8?<br /><br />Psalm 53<br /><br />What other Psalm contains many of these words?<br /><br />Psalm 54<br /><br />What is the main idea in the first three verses?<br /><br />What do verses 4-7 indicate?<br /><br />Psalm 55<br /><br />What did David wish he could do?<br /><br />Why is David especially upset by this enemy?<br /><br />Is verse 17 literal?<br /><br />Is verse 23 literal?<br /><br />Psalm 56<br /><br />How does David overcome his fear?<br /><br />What does God record in His book?<br /><br />Psalm 57<br /><br />For what did David pray?<br /><br />What does David say that indicates that his prayer was answered?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-6776148799973370695?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-30457113745776374122010-05-16T20:45:00.000-07:002010-05-16T20:52:20.969-07:00Psalm 42<br /><br />What is David expressing in this Psalm? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His desire to be near God</span><br /><br />How is he feeling in verses 3-6? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He is in despair</span> <br /><br />What must he do in this situation? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Remember Him, pray to him, and trust Him</span><br /><br />Psalm 43<br /><br />What does verse 5 say? <span style="font-weight:bold;">“Why are you downcast, o my soul? And why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.”</span><br /><br />What does Psalm 43 appear to be? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The rest of Psalm 42</span><br /><br />Psalm 44<br /><br />What events does Psalm 44 retell? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The conquest of Canaan</span><br /><br />In whom does Israel put its faith? <span style="font-weight:bold;">In God</span><br /><br />What has happened in spite of their faith? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They have been oppressed by the neighboring nations</span><br /><br />Psalm 45<br /><br />For whom is Psalm 45? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The king</span><br /><br />To whom are verses 2-9 addressed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God (v.6) the king (Christ is the fulfillment – Hebrews 1:8)</span><br /><br />To whom are verses 10-12 addressed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The daughter betrothed to God the king (the people of God)</span><br /><br />About whom are verses 13-15? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The bride (the church) of Christ</span><br /><br />What is the occasion? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The wedding procession</span><br /><br />To whom are verses 16-17 addressed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Christ</span><br /><br />Psalm 46<br /><br />What is Psalm 46 about? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God is greater than the nations, so He is our refuge</span><br /><br />Psalm 47<br /><br />Who is under God’s authority? <span style="font-weight:bold;">All people</span><br /><br />Who is to praise the Lord? <span style="font-weight:bold;">everyone</span><br /><br />Psalm 48<br /><br />What is the city of God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Mount Zion</span><br /><br />What is the will of God forever? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Our presence with Him to glorify Him</span><br /><br />Psalm 49<br /><br />What is the main lesson of Psalm 49? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Not to be afraid</span><br /><br />Who are tied with those who trust themselves in verse 13? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Those who listen to them and follow them</span><br /><br />Which verse is an expression of hope after death? Verse 15<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-3045711374577637412?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-79776134714671168902010-05-14T20:26:00.000-07:002010-05-14T20:28:01.678-07:00Psalm 42<br /><br />What is David expressing in this Psalm?<br /><br />How is he feeling in verses 3-6?<br /><br />What must he do in this situation?<br /><br />Psalm 43<br /><br />What does verse 5 say?<br /><br />What does Psalm 43 appear to be?<br /><br />Psalm 44<br /><br />What events does Psalm 44 retell?<br /><br />In whom does Israel put its faith?<br /><br />What has happened in spite of their faith?<br /><br />Psalm 45<br /><br />For whom is Psalm 45?<br /><br />To whom are verses 2-9 addressed?<br /><br />To whom are verses 10-12 addressed?<br /><br />About whom are verses 13-15?<br /><br />What is the occasion?<br /><br />To whom are verses 16-17 addressed?<br /><br />Psalm 46<br /><br />What is Psalm 46 about?<br /><br />Psalm 47<br /><br />Who is under God’s authority?<br /><br />Who is to praise the Lord?<br /><br />Psalm 48<br /><br />What is the city of God?<br /><br />What is the will of God forever?<br /><br />Psalm 49<br /><br />What is the main lesson of Psalm 49?<br /><br />Who are tied with those who trust themselves in verse 13?<br /><br />Which verse is an expression of hope after death?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-7977613471467116890?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-31709461268203360482010-05-14T20:22:00.000-07:002010-05-14T20:26:35.810-07:00Psalm 37<br /><br />What is God’s promise in verse 4? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He will give you the desires of your heart</span><br /><br />What is the condition of that promise? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Delight yourself in the Lord</span><br /><br />What else does verse 7 require? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him</span><br /><br />What does anger lead to? <span style="font-weight:bold;">harm</span><br /><br />What comparison does verse 16 make? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The little that the righteous has is much better than the abundance of many wicked people</span><br /><br />What do the wicked do in verse 21? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They borrow and do not repay</span><br /><br />What is the point in verse 25? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God provides for the righteous; they won’t have to beg</span><br /><br />What is the theme of this psalm (repeated in verse 34)? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Waiting on the Lord and doing His will will be rewarded with an inheritance from God</span><br /><br />Psalm 38<br /><br />What does David pray for in Psalm 38? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Mercy in the chastening he receives for his wrongs</span><br /><br />What consequences does David see because of his sin? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His friends and family avoid him; his enemies set traps for him’ they have multiplied; his is sorry continually</span><br /><br />Psalm 39<br /><br />Why did David try to remain silent? <span style="font-weight:bold;">So he would not sin with his tongue</span><br /><br />What did he ask the Lord to teach him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To understand the brevity and frailty of life</span><br /><br />What did David imply was the cause of his suffering in Psalm 39? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His own sin</span><br /><br />Psalm 40<br /><br />What happened to David? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He was in the grasp of death</span><br /><br />What is contrasted in verses 6-8? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sacrifices and worship with doing God’s will and obedience</span><br /><br />What does David not hide within? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God’s righteousness, faithfulness, lovingkindness, and truth</span><br /><br />What is the attitude of David’s enemies toward his troubles? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They wish him evil and rejoice</span><br /><br />Psalm 41<br /><br />Who does God help in his trouble? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The poor</span><br /><br />What do David’s enemies do to him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They lie to him, they whisper against him</span><br /><br />What did his close friend do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Lifted up his heel against him</span><br /><br />What does God do for him because of his integrity? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Not let his enemies triumph over him and puts him in His presence forever</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-3170946126820336048?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-21821266465355508402010-05-13T20:34:00.000-07:002010-05-13T20:35:48.102-07:00Psalm 37<br /><br />What is God’s promise in verse 4?<br /><br />What is the condition of that promise?<br /><br />What else does verse 7 require?<br /><br />What does anger lead to?<br /><br />What comparison does verse 16 make?<br /><br />What do the wicked do in verse 21?<br /><br />What is the point in verse 25?<br /><br />What is the theme of this psalm (repeated in verse 34)?<br /><br />Psalm 38<br /><br />What does David pray for in Psalm 38?<br /><br />What consequences does David see because of his sin?<br /><br />Psalm 39<br /><br />Why did David try to remain silent?<br /><br />What did he ask the Lord to teach him?<br /><br />What did David imply was the cause of his suffering in Psalm 39?<br /><br />Psalm 40<br /><br />What happened to David?<br /><br />What is contrasted in verses 6-8?<br /><br />What does David not hide in?<br /><br />What is the attitude of David’s enemies toward his troubles?<br /><br />Psalm 41<br /><br />Who does God help in his trouble?<br /><br />What do David’s enemies do to him?<br /><br />What did his close friend do?<br /><br />What does God do for him because of his integrity?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-2182126646535550840?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-32452257029455590892010-05-13T20:11:00.000-07:002010-05-13T20:33:47.708-07:00Psalm 31 <br /> <br />What is the main idea of Psalm 31? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Prayer for God’s help; trust in God’s protection</span> <br /> <br />Where else do we find the words in verse 5? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jesus said this on the cross when He died</span> <br /> <br />What effect did David’s enemies have on David’s friends? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Now his friends avoid him <br /></span> <br />Psalm 32 <br /> <br />When did David write Psalm 32? <span style="font-weight:bold;">After he was forgiven of his sin with Bathsheba</span> <br /> <br />How did David feel when he was trying to keep his sin hidden? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He felt sick and burdened by guilt</span> <br /> <br />What does he do after he is forgiven? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He praises God and teaches others to follow God</span> <br /> <br />Psalm 33 <br /> <br />What is the main idea in Psalm 33? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Praise for God’s unfailing love; He can be trusted</span> <br /> <br />Which nation is blessed? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The nation whose God is the Lord</span> <br /> <br />Psalm 34 <br /> <br />Who is the poor man in Psalm 34:6? <span style="font-weight:bold;">David</span> <br /> <br />In 34:10, how are the faithful blessed, and in contrast to what? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They lack nothing good in contrast with young lions</span> <br /> <br />Does the righteous man have problems? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He has many afflictions</span> <br /> <br />What is the main idea of Psalm 34? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God will provide what we need but does not promise absence of suffering</span> <br /> <br />Psalm 35 <br /> <br />What does David request in Psalm 35? <span style="font-weight:bold;">For God to fight for him</span> <br /> <br />How did David treat his enemies when they suffered? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He prayed for them and was sad</span> <br /> <br />How do his enemies treat him when he suffers? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They rejoice in his suffering and make fun of him</span> <br /> <br />Psalm 36 <br /> <br />What kind of eye problems are described in 36:1-2? <span style="font-weight:bold;">No fear of God before their eyes; he flatters himself with his own eyes</span> <br /> <br />What characteristics of God are praised in Psalm 36? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Mercy, faithfulness, righteousness, judgments, lovingkindness</span> <br /> <br />Who does God save in 36:6? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Man and beast</span> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-3245225702945559089?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-54113905764836909402010-05-12T20:30:00.000-07:002010-05-12T20:32:57.260-07:00Psalm 31<br /><br />What is the main idea of Psalm 31?<br /><br />Where else do we find the words in verse 5?<br /><br />What effect did David’s enemies have on David’s friends?<br /><br />Psalm 32<br /><br />When did David write Psalm 32?<br /><br />How did David feel when he was trying to keep his sin hidden?<br /><br />What does he do after he is forgiven?<br /><br />Psalm 33<br /><br />What is the main idea in Psalm 33?<br /><br />Which nation is blessed?<br /><br />Psalm 34<br /><br />Who is the poor man in Psalm 34:6?<br /><br />In 34:10, how are the faithful blessed, and in contrast to what?<br /><br />Does the righteous man have problems?<br /><br />What is the main idea of Psalm 34?<br /><br />Psalm 35<br /><br />What does David request in Psalm 35?<br /><br />How did David treat his enemies when they suffered?<br /><br />How do his enemies treat him when he suffers?<br /><br />Psalm 36<br /><br />What kind of eye problems are described in 36:1-2?<br /><br />What characteristics of God are praised in Psalm 36?<br /><br />Who does God save in 36:6?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-5411390576483690940?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-34470686369710119972010-05-12T20:22:00.000-07:002010-05-12T20:25:40.119-07:00Psalm 23<br /><br />What illustration does David use in Psalm 23? <span style="font-weight: bold;">The care of the Lord for him as a shepherd for his sheep</span><br /><br />Psalm 24<br /><br />Who may ascend the hill of the Lord in Psalm 24? <span style="font-weight: bold;">One who has clean hands and a pure heart, one who does not worship or swear on idols</span><br /><br />Who enters the gates of Zion? <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jehovah Almighty, the King of glory</span><br /><br />Psalm 25<br /><br />What is the main thing David requests in Psalm 25? <span style="font-weight: bold;">Deliverance from his enemies</span><br /><br />What sins does David want God to forgive? <span style="font-weight: bold;">The sins of his youth and his transgressions</span><br /><br />Psalm 26<br /><br />In Psalm 26, to what does David appeal for God’s help? <span style="font-weight: bold;">His integrity and faithfulness to God</span><br /><br />Psalm 27<br /><br />What attitude does David have in Psalm 27? <span style="font-weight: bold;">Great faith in God no matter how great the opposition</span><br /><br />What one thing does David ask of God? <span style="font-weight: bold;">To dwell in the house of the Lord forever and behold His beauty</span><br /><br />In what characteristic of God does David trust in 27:10-14? <span style="font-weight: bold;">His goodness</span><br /><br />Psalm 28<br /><br />What will happen to the wicked in Psalm 28? <span style="font-weight: bold;">They will reap what they sow</span><br /><br />Psalm 29<br /><br />What aspect of God is emphasized in Psalm 29? <span style="font-weight: bold;">His power</span><br /><br />Psalm 30<br /><br />What important perspective is expressed in Psalm 30:5? <span style="font-weight: bold;">Suffering is temporary, and then we will enjoy blessings</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-3447068636971011997?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-50659211972482077602009-05-14T13:12:00.000-07:002009-05-14T13:14:48.263-07:00Psalm 23<br /><br />What illustration does David use in Psalm 23?<br /><br />Psalm 24<br /><br />Who may ascend the hill of the Lord in Psalm 24?<br /><br />Who enters the gates of Zion?<br /><br />Psalm 25<br /><br />What is the main thing David requests in Psalm 25?<br /><br />What sins does David want God to forgive?<br /><br />Psalm 26<br /><br />In Psalm 26, to what does David appeal for God’s help?<br /><br />Psalm 27<br /><br />What attitude does David have in Psalm 27?<br /><br />What one thing does David ask of God?<br /><br />In what characteristic of God does David trust in 27:10-14?<br /><br />Psalm 28<br /><br />What will happen to the wicked in Psalm 28?<br /><br />Psalm 29<br /><br />What aspect of God is emphasized in Psalm 29?<br /><br />Psalm 30<br /><br />What important perspective is expressed in Psalm 30:5?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-5065921197248207760?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-28223086711422452822009-05-14T13:10:00.000-07:002009-05-14T13:12:28.043-07:00What does David claim in Psalm 17:1-5? <span style="font-weight:bold;">That he has been faithful to God’s word</span><br /><br />What does David ask God to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To defeat the wicked, which are his enemies</span><br /><br />Why does David praise God in Psalm 18? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Because he has delivered David from his enemies</span><br /><br />Consider 18:7-15 and explain how God attacked David’s enemies. <span style="font-weight:bold;">By His word; much figurative language is used here</span><br /><br />How is David saved from his enemies? <span style="font-weight:bold;">By the Lord according to David’s faithfulness</span><br /><br />What principle do you see in 18:24-27? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Lord will treat you as you treat others</span><br /><br />Are there some who call to the Lord and he does not answer? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Yes, David’s enemies (the wicked)</span><br /><br />What does the creation reveal about God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">His glory and His handiwork</span><br /><br />List the different phrases that refer to God’s word in Psalm 19. <span style="font-weight:bold;">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</span><br /><br />List all that God’s word does in Psalm 19. <span style="font-weight:bold;">it converts the soul; it makes the simple wise; it rejoices the heart, it enlightens the eyes; it endures forever</span> <br /><br />What is the value of God’s word? <span style="font-weight:bold;">More precious than gold</span><br /><br />From what sins does David pray forgiveness and deliverance? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Forgiveness for secret sins and prevention from presumptuous sins</span><br /><br />For whom are Psalms 20 and 21 sung? <span style="font-weight:bold;">It is a national prayer for their king</span><br /><br />What does God not allow the enemies to do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">To carry out their evil plan</span><br /><br />Where else do we find the words in Psalm 22:1? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34</span><br /><br />What do the enemies say in verse 8? <span style="font-weight:bold;">"He trusted in the LORD, let Him rescue Him;<br />Let Him deliver Him, since He delights in Him!"</span> <br /><br />Where else do we find these words? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Matthew 27:39-43</span><br /><br />What have the enemies done to His hands and feet? <span style="font-weight:bold;">They pierced them</span><br /><br />What did they do with the clothing? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Divided it and cast lots for his seamless garment</span><br /><br />When were these very detailed events fulfilled? Give scripture. <span style="font-weight:bold;">When Jesus was crucified Matthew 27:35, Mark 15:24, Luke23:34, John 19:23-24</span><br /><br />What happened between Psalm 22:21 and Psalm 22:22? <span style="font-weight:bold;">God heard him</span><br /><br />Who will kneel before the Lord? <span style="font-weight:bold;">All who go down to the dust</span><br /><br />Who will be told about Him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The next generation</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-2822308671142245282?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-57720368114642481992009-05-12T11:41:00.001-07:002009-05-12T11:41:44.727-07:00What does David claim in Psalm 17:1-5?<br /><br />What does David ask God to do?<br /><br />Why does David praise God in Psalm 18?<br /><br />Consider 18:7-15 and explain how God attcked David’s enemies.<br /><br />How is David saved from his enemies?<br /><br />What principle do you see in 18:24-27?<br /><br />Are there som who call to the Lord and he does not answer?<br /><br />What does the creation reveal about God?<br /><br />List the different phrases that refer to God’s word in Psalm 19.<br /><br />List all that God’s word does in Psalm 19.<br /><br />What is the value of God’s word?<br /><br />From what sins does David pray forgiveness and deliverance?<br /><br />For whom are Psalms 20 and 21 sung?<br /><br />What does God not allow the enemies to do?<br /><br />Where else do we find the words in Psalm 22:1?<br /><br />What do the enemies say in verse 8?<br /><br />Where else do we find these words?<br /><br />What have the enemies done to His hands and feet?<br /><br />What did they do with the clothing?<br /><br />When were these very detailed events fulfilled? Give scripture.<br /><br />What happened between Psalm 22:21 and Psalm 22:22?<br /><br />Who will kneel before the Lord?<br /><br />Who will be told about Him?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-5772036811464248199?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542024907995967450.post-64524968388992419012009-05-12T11:31:00.000-07:002009-05-12T11:38:24.865-07:00Why does David praise the Lord in Psalm 9? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Because He rescued him from his enemies and judged between him and his enemies</span><br /><br />Why did David want God to rescue him? <span style="font-weight:bold;">So that he might praise God</span><br /><br />What is David’s concern in Psalm 10? <span style="font-weight:bold;">The boldness of the wicked</span><br /><br />What does the wicked man say in his heart? (There are three statements.) <span style="font-weight:bold;">“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."</span> <br /><br />In Psalm 11, where is God? <span style="font-weight:bold;">In His holy temple, on His holy throne</span><br /><br />What does He do? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He watches men</span><br /><br />What destructive sin is the problem in Psalm 12? <span style="font-weight:bold;">deception</span><br /><br />At the beginning of Psalm 13, how does David feel? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Abandoned by God, overwhelmed by his enemies</span><br /><br />How does he feel at the end of Psalm 13? Why? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Faith and joy because the Lord has been good to him</span><br /><br />What does the fool say in his heart? <span style="font-weight:bold;">“There is no God”</span><br /><br />Whom does the Lord seek? <span style="font-weight:bold;">For any who understand and seek Him<br /></span><br />What accusation is made against all men in Psalm 14? <span style="font-weight:bold;">All have turned aside and become corrupt; not one does good</span><br /><br />List and explain every part of the description of the man who can live with God in Psalm 15. <span style="font-weight:bold;">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</span> <br /><br />What saints were in the land in David’s day? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Those who feared God</span><br /><br />How did David avoid idolatry? <span style="font-weight:bold;">He did not drink blood as idol worshipers did or speak the idols’ names</span><br /><br />How does God help David? He gives him counsel; <span style="font-weight:bold;">he stays with him</span> <br /><br />Why does God help David? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Because he puts God first always</span><br /><br />Does 16:10 mean that David wouldn’t die? <span style="font-weight:bold;">no</span> <br /><br />What is the idea here (See Acts 2:22-31)? <span style="font-weight:bold;">it is a prophecy of Christ; he did die but did not remain dead </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7542024907995967450-6452496838899241901?l=bentonevangelist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>James Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06613979160051555057noreply@blogger.com0