History

Question 1

Joshua

Answer 1

• Conquest: Joshua leads Israel into the Promised Land, conquering cities.
• Division: The land is divided among the 12 tribes of Israel.
• Faithfulness: Israel is urged to remain faithful to God.
• Covenant Renewal: A final covenant renewal and commitment to God.
• Joshua’s Death: Joshua’s leadership ends, and he dies at age 110.

Question 2

Judges

Answer 2

• Cycle of Sin: Israel cycles between sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance.
• Judges: God raises up leaders (judges) to deliver Israel from enemies.
• Idolatry: Israel repeatedly falls into idolatry and disobedience.
• Cycle: The cycle of faithlessness and redemption repeats.
• Moral Decline: The book ends with moral chaos and corruption.

Question 3

Ruth

Answer 3

• Death of Naomi’s husband and sons: hardship in Moab.
• Ruth’s Loyalty: Ruth, a Moabite widow, stays loyal to Naomi and returns to Israel.
• Boaz: Ruth marries Boaz, Naomi’s relative, securing their family’s future.
• Redemption: Ruth’s story highlights God’s provision and the concept of “kinsman-redeemer.”
• Ancestry: Ruth becomes the great-grandmother of King David.

Question 4

1 Samuel

Answer 4

• Samuel: Samuel serves as Israel’s last judge and anoints Saul as the first king.
• Saul: Saul’s reign begins well but ends in disobedience to God.
• David’s Rise: David, a shepherd, is anointed king and rises to fame.
• Goliath: David defeats the giant Goliath with a sling and stone.
• Saul’s Jealousy: Saul becomes jealous of David and tries to kill him.

Question 5

2 Samuel

Answer 5

• David’s Reign: David becomes king of Israel and unites the kingdom.
• David’s Sin: David’s affair with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband.
• Consequences: David faces turmoil in his family and kingdom due to his sin.
• Covenant with David: God promises David an eternal dynasty.
• David’s Legacy: David prepares for Solomon to succeed him.

Question 6

1 Kings

Answer 6

• Solomon’s Reign: Solomon builds the temple and rules wisely.
• Wisdom: Solomon’s wisdom and wealth are renowned.
• Idolatry: Solomon’s later life is marred by idolatry influenced by his foreign wives.
• Division: The kingdom divides into Israel (North) and Judah (South) after Solomon’s death.
• Elijah: The prophet Elijah confronts idolatry and challenges King Ahab.

Question 7

2 Kings

Answer 7

• Prophetic Ministry: The prophets Elijah and Elisha guide Israel and Judah.
• Decline: Israel is conquered by Assyria, and Judah is later captured by Babylon.
• Judgment: Both kingdoms face judgment due to idolatry and sin.
• Hezekiah: Hezekiah is a righteous king who prays for deliverance from Assyria.
• Exile: The people of Judah are exiled to Babylon, marking the end of the kingdom.

Question 8

1 Chronicles

Answer 8

• Genealogy: Traces the genealogy of Israel from Adam to King David.
• David’s Reign: Focuses on the reign of King David, emphasizing his leadership and preparation for the temple.
• Temple Plans: David organizes resources and plans for the construction of the temple.
• Ark of the Covenant: The ark is brought to Jerusalem in celebration.
• Levitical Duties: Describes the roles of Levites and priests in temple worship

Question 9

2 Chronicles

Answer 9

• Solomon’s Reign: Continues the story of Solomon, focusing on his temple-building and wisdom.
• Division of Kingdom: Describes the split between Israel and Judah after Solomon’s death.
• Judah’s Kings: Focuses on the kings of Judah, contrasting their faithfulness or rebellion against God.
• Reforms: Several kings, like Hezekiah and Josiah, lead spiritual reforms in Judah.
• Exile: Ends with the fall of Jerusalem and the exile of the people to Babylon.

Question 10

Ezra

Answer 10

• Return from Exile: The Israelites return from Babylonian exile to rebuild Jerusalem.
• Rebuilding the Temple: Zerubbabel leads the rebuilding of the temple.
• Opposition: The rebuilding faces opposition from local enemies.
• Ezra’s Leadership: Ezra, a scribe, leads a spiritual revival, teaching the people the Law.
• Covenant Renewal: The people renew their covenant with God.

Question 11

Nehemiah

Answer 11

• Rebuilding Jerusalem: Nehemiah leads the effort to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls.
• Opposition: Faces strong opposition from enemies like Sanballat and Tobiah.
• Reforms: Nehemiah enforces reforms to restore religious purity and social justice.
• Covenant: The people renew their commitment to God’s laws.
• Leadership: Nehemiah’s leadership brings stability and security to Jerusalem.

Question 12

Esther

Answer 12

• Queen Esther: Esther, a Jewish woman, becomes queen of Persia.
• Plot to Destroy Jews: Haman, a Persian official, plots to destroy all Jews.
• Courage: Esther risks her life to reveal her identity and plead for her people.
• Victory: The Jews are saved, and Haman is defeated.
• Festival: The celebration of Purim is established to remember the deliverance