Who is Abishag? A young Shunammite virgin selected to be a wife for David warm in his old age (without sexual relations)
Who is Adonijah? Son of David whose mother was Haggith
To whom is Adonijah compared and how? 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
Why did Nathan the prophet give Bathsheba advice? Adonijah made himself king and was planning to get rid of Bathsheba and Solomon and their supporters such as Nathan, Zadok, Benaiah, and others
What did David command to be done to proclaim Solomon as king? 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
What did Adonijah’s guests do when Abiathar brought news of Solomon’s coronation? They immediately fled from the feast celebrating Adonijah’s usurpation
Did Solomon promise not to kill Adonijah? conditionally
What is the first thing David told Solomon to do? Faithfully follow God’s word
In chapter 2, what unfinished business did David ask Solomon to finish? Kill Joab for murdering Abner and Amasa; avenge him regarding Shimei’s curse on David; take care of Barzillai
What did David call Solomon in 2:9? A man of wisdom
Why did Solomon have Adonijah killed? He sought Abishag to have as a wife
Why did he not have Abiathar killed? He was David’s ally during Absolom’s revolt and carried the Ark of God
Why did he have Joab killed? He was on Adonijah’s side, but especially because he had murdered Abner and Amasa
Did Solomon have killed Shimei killed that day? no
What was the condition of his clemency? Live in Jerusalem; if he crosses the brook Kidron, he would die
What mistakes did Solomon make in the beginning of his rule? He married a foreign wife (Egyptian) and sacrificed in the high places
Why did God offer Solomon anything he wanted? He sought the Lord and offered 1000 sacrifices at the tabernacle
What did Solomon ask for? wisdom
What did God give him because of his wise request? Wisdom AND everything else he could have requested (long Life, death of his enemies, riches)
In the case of the two women, did Solomon intend to have the living baby killed? No, it was a test to determine who was the true mother
Friday, June 4, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
June 4: I Kings 1-3 Solomon Becomes King
Who is Abishag?
Who is Adonijah?
To whom is Adonijah compared and how?
Why did Nathan the prophet give Bathsheba advice?
What did David command to be done to proclaim Solomon as king?
What did Adonijah’s guests do when Abiathar brought news of Solomon’s coronation?
Did Solomon promise not to kill Adonijah?
What is the first thing David told Solomon to do?
In chapter 2, what unfinished business did David ask Solomon to finish?
What did David call Solomon in 2:9?
Why did Solomon have Adonijah killed?
Why did he not have Abiathar killed?
Why did he have Joab killed?
Did Solomon have killed Shimei killed that day?
What was the condition of his clemency?
What mistakes did Solomon make in the beginning of his rule?
Why did God offer Solomon anything he wanted?
What did Solomon ask for?
What did God give him because of his wise request?
In the case of the two women, did Solomon intend to have the living baby killed?
Who is Adonijah?
To whom is Adonijah compared and how?
Why did Nathan the prophet give Bathsheba advice?
What did David command to be done to proclaim Solomon as king?
What did Adonijah’s guests do when Abiathar brought news of Solomon’s coronation?
Did Solomon promise not to kill Adonijah?
What is the first thing David told Solomon to do?
In chapter 2, what unfinished business did David ask Solomon to finish?
What did David call Solomon in 2:9?
Why did Solomon have Adonijah killed?
Why did he not have Abiathar killed?
Why did he have Joab killed?
Did Solomon have killed Shimei killed that day?
What was the condition of his clemency?
What mistakes did Solomon make in the beginning of his rule?
Why did God offer Solomon anything he wanted?
What did Solomon ask for?
What did God give him because of his wise request?
In the case of the two women, did Solomon intend to have the living baby killed?
Answers to June 3 Questions
Psalm 145
What is the purpose of Psalm 145? Praise to God for all His mighty works
How is God described in verses 8 and 9? Gracious, full of compassion, merciful, good, slow to anger
What lesson should we learn from verses 13-16? God is faithful to His promises, His time is the right time for His deeds
How must we call on the Lord to be near Him? In truth, with fear and love
Psalm 146
Who should not be trusted? Princes or any men
Why can we trust the Lord? He is Creator (has power), He is good, and He rules forever (is eternal and is in control)
Psalm 147
How is God’s compassion demonstrated? He gathers the exiles back to Jerusalem and heals the brokenhearted
How is God’s knowledge demonstrated? He numbers and names all the stars
How is God’s goodness demonstrated? He sustains the humble; He provides food for the animals
What is His delight? Those who fear Him and trust in His love for them
What is the lesson in verses 15-20? God’s authority as expressed in His word has positive effect in creation and in His special relation to Israel
Psalm 148
Who (and what) is to praise the Lord? 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
Whose name is exalted above every name? the name of the Lord (see Philippians 2:9-11)
Psalm 149
Who is to praise God as Psalm 149 says? Israel, the people of Zion
What is to accompany their praise to God? List all. Dancing, tambourine, harp, a two-edged sword
Psalm 150
Where is the Lord to be praised? In His sanctuary in the heavens
With what is the Lord to be praised? Trumpet, harp, lyre, tambourine, dancing, strings, flute, cymbals
Who is to praise the Lord? Everything that has breath
What is the purpose of Psalm 145? Praise to God for all His mighty works
How is God described in verses 8 and 9? Gracious, full of compassion, merciful, good, slow to anger
What lesson should we learn from verses 13-16? God is faithful to His promises, His time is the right time for His deeds
How must we call on the Lord to be near Him? In truth, with fear and love
Psalm 146
Who should not be trusted? Princes or any men
Why can we trust the Lord? He is Creator (has power), He is good, and He rules forever (is eternal and is in control)
Psalm 147
How is God’s compassion demonstrated? He gathers the exiles back to Jerusalem and heals the brokenhearted
How is God’s knowledge demonstrated? He numbers and names all the stars
How is God’s goodness demonstrated? He sustains the humble; He provides food for the animals
What is His delight? Those who fear Him and trust in His love for them
What is the lesson in verses 15-20? God’s authority as expressed in His word has positive effect in creation and in His special relation to Israel
Psalm 148
Who (and what) is to praise the Lord? 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
Whose name is exalted above every name? the name of the Lord (see Philippians 2:9-11)
Psalm 149
Who is to praise God as Psalm 149 says? Israel, the people of Zion
What is to accompany their praise to God? List all. Dancing, tambourine, harp, a two-edged sword
Psalm 150
Where is the Lord to be praised? In His sanctuary in the heavens
With what is the Lord to be praised? Trumpet, harp, lyre, tambourine, dancing, strings, flute, cymbals
Who is to praise the Lord? Everything that has breath
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
June 3: Psalms 145-150
Psalm 145
What is the purpose of Psalm 145?
How is God described in verses 8 and 9?
What lesson should we learn from verses 13-16?
How must we call on the Lord to be near Him?
Psalm 146
Who should not be trusted?
Why can we trust the Lord?
Psalm 147
How is God’s compassion demonstrated?
How is God’s knowledge demonstrated?
How is God’s goodness demonstrated?
What is His delight?
What is the lesson in verses 15-20?
Psalm 148
Who (and what) is to praise the Lord?
Whose name is exalted above every name?
Psalm 149
Who is to praise God as Psalm 149 says?
What is to accompany their praise to God? List all.
Psalm 150
Where is the Lord to be praised?
With what is the Lord to be praised?
Who is to praise the Lord?
What is the purpose of Psalm 145?
How is God described in verses 8 and 9?
What lesson should we learn from verses 13-16?
How must we call on the Lord to be near Him?
Psalm 146
Who should not be trusted?
Why can we trust the Lord?
Psalm 147
How is God’s compassion demonstrated?
How is God’s knowledge demonstrated?
How is God’s goodness demonstrated?
What is His delight?
What is the lesson in verses 15-20?
Psalm 148
Who (and what) is to praise the Lord?
Whose name is exalted above every name?
Psalm 149
Who is to praise God as Psalm 149 says?
What is to accompany their praise to God? List all.
Psalm 150
Where is the Lord to be praised?
With what is the Lord to be praised?
Who is to praise the Lord?
Answers to June 2 Questions
Psalm 140
David prays for deliverance from what? Evil, violent men
Why does David not want the plans of the wicked to succeed? So they would not be exalted
What was the primary weapon against David? slander
Psalm 141
To what does David compare prayer? Incense in the tabernacle
For what does he pray? Guidance so he does not fall into sin
How does David view being stricken by a righteous man? As a kindness
Do verses 6 and 7 indicate that David believed in consciousness after death? yes
Psalm 142
Who was with David at this time? No one
Who will be with him after God helps him? The righteous
Psalm 143
What does David ask in verse 2 and why? Do not judge him because no one is righteous in God’s sight
What does David think about? God’s great works in the past
Does David ask for physical help? yes For what reason? For God’s righteousness’ sake
Psalm 144
What is the occasion of Psalm 144? Preparation for war
Who are the enemies? Foreigners (who are dishonest)
What will David do after victory? Praise the Lord
What will the people have after victory? Abundance and peace
David prays for deliverance from what? Evil, violent men
Why does David not want the plans of the wicked to succeed? So they would not be exalted
What was the primary weapon against David? slander
Psalm 141
To what does David compare prayer? Incense in the tabernacle
For what does he pray? Guidance so he does not fall into sin
How does David view being stricken by a righteous man? As a kindness
Do verses 6 and 7 indicate that David believed in consciousness after death? yes
Psalm 142
Who was with David at this time? No one
Who will be with him after God helps him? The righteous
Psalm 143
What does David ask in verse 2 and why? Do not judge him because no one is righteous in God’s sight
What does David think about? God’s great works in the past
Does David ask for physical help? yes For what reason? For God’s righteousness’ sake
Psalm 144
What is the occasion of Psalm 144? Preparation for war
Who are the enemies? Foreigners (who are dishonest)
What will David do after victory? Praise the Lord
What will the people have after victory? Abundance and peace
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
June 2: Psalms 140-144
Psalm 140
David prays for deliverance from what?
Why does David not want the plans of the wicked to succeed?
What was the primary weapon against David?
Psalm 141
To what does David compare prayer?
For what does he pray?
How does David view being stricken by a righteous man?
Do verses 6 and 7 indicate that David believed in consciousness after death?
Psalm 142
Who was with David at this time?
Who will be with him after God helps him?
Psalm 143
What does David ask in verse 2 and why?
What does David think about?
Does David ask for physical help? For what reason?
Psalm 144
What is the occasion of Psalm 144?
Who are the enemies?
What will David do after victory?
What will the people have after victory?
David prays for deliverance from what?
Why does David not want the plans of the wicked to succeed?
What was the primary weapon against David?
Psalm 141
To what does David compare prayer?
For what does he pray?
How does David view being stricken by a righteous man?
Do verses 6 and 7 indicate that David believed in consciousness after death?
Psalm 142
Who was with David at this time?
Who will be with him after God helps him?
Psalm 143
What does David ask in verse 2 and why?
What does David think about?
Does David ask for physical help? For what reason?
Psalm 144
What is the occasion of Psalm 144?
Who are the enemies?
What will David do after victory?
What will the people have after victory?
Answers to June 1 Questions
Psalm 135
What is pleasant in verse 3? the name of the Lord
Which other psalm contains much of what is written in Psalm 135? Psalm 115
What are the differences? 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.
Psalm 136
How does each verse in Psalm 136 end? “For His mercy endures forever.”
What does Psalm 136 tell us to do? Give thanks to the Lord
What works of God are mentioned in Psalm 136? 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
Psalm 137
When was Psalm 137 written? During the Babylonian captivity
What kind of song did the Babylonians request? A song of Zion for entertainment
Who did the Jews consider responsible (at least partially) for the destruction of Jerusalem? Edomites
Psalm 138
What has God exalted above all things? His word
Who does God care about though He is far above creation? The lowly
How did David view his life in connection with God’s will? He believed that God would perfect, fulfill His plan for him (He did—Acts 13:37)
Psalm 139
What is the main idea of Psalm 139? The omniscience and omnipresence of God
Where is God? everywhere
When does God begin His work in our lives? Before we are born
What does abortion destroy? A living human being
What else about David’s life is designed by God? The way to live
What does David express in verses 17-18? The greatness of God’s wisdom that he enjoys meditating about
What does David ask God to do at the end of Psalm 139? To search his heart so that is pure and to lead him in the everlasting way
What is pleasant in verse 3? the name of the Lord
Which other psalm contains much of what is written in Psalm 135? Psalm 115
What are the differences? 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.
Psalm 136
How does each verse in Psalm 136 end? “For His mercy endures forever.”
What does Psalm 136 tell us to do? Give thanks to the Lord
What works of God are mentioned in Psalm 136? 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
Psalm 137
When was Psalm 137 written? During the Babylonian captivity
What kind of song did the Babylonians request? A song of Zion for entertainment
Who did the Jews consider responsible (at least partially) for the destruction of Jerusalem? Edomites
Psalm 138
What has God exalted above all things? His word
Who does God care about though He is far above creation? The lowly
How did David view his life in connection with God’s will? He believed that God would perfect, fulfill His plan for him (He did—Acts 13:37)
Psalm 139
What is the main idea of Psalm 139? The omniscience and omnipresence of God
Where is God? everywhere
When does God begin His work in our lives? Before we are born
What does abortion destroy? A living human being
What else about David’s life is designed by God? The way to live
What does David express in verses 17-18? The greatness of God’s wisdom that he enjoys meditating about
What does David ask God to do at the end of Psalm 139? To search his heart so that is pure and to lead him in the everlasting way
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