Quarter 2~ First Quiz (M/C + Chart) Flashcards
(23 cards)
What was the difference between David’s prayers and Saul’s prayers?
David was a man after God’s own heart, Saul’s was like a transaction because he saw that he was equal to God.
How did God feel about David wanting to build him a temple?
He didn’t want him to and instead said that he would build a house for David (build a name and dynasty from David.)
What was the Sinai Covenant?
It gave Israel specific laws that set them apart from other people
What was the Zion Covenant?
It was meant to spread God’s covenant with others, not only Israel.
What was the Davidic Covenant?
It focuses on wisdom and speaks to everyone, while Moses got laws that related to the people of Israel
What are the three secondary features of the Davidic Covenant?
The Queen Mother (Mary), the prime minister (steward), and the thank offering.
What problem did David have with selecting the location for his capital?
David could not keep all 12 tribes happy about the location. He wound up selecting Judah, which no tribes owned.
What was the significance of bringing the Ark to Jerusalem?
It made Jerusalem the religious center of the world as well as the political center.
What went wrong with bringing the Ark to Jerusalem the first time?
David did not listen to God’s instructions to deliver it with the Levit priest.
What are the six promises of God’s covenant with David?
- David will be the founder of a dynasty
- The son of David will be a ruler of a kingdom
- David’s son will build God’s temple
- David’s line of descendants will be adopted as God’s own
- God would never disown David’s descendants
- The dynasty of David will never end
What happens to Jerusalem as a result of the Davidic Covenant?
Jerusalem becomes the spiritual center of the world
What was the role and symbol of the prime minister?
The prime minister would rule when the real ruler was away. His symbol was the “keys to the kingdom.”
What was the significance of the thank offering?
It became the primary liturgy celebrated at Temple, replacing the sin offering.
How is the story of Ruth different from the Judges’ stories?
There are no battles, but instead selflessness, paientce, loyalty, and kindness.
What are the two purposes of telling the story of Ruth?
- To teach how God can create good out of bad
- To tell how and why David had a great-grandmother that was a Gentile (a non-Jew)
What does Ruth pledge to Naomi?
Ruth pledged friendship and self-commitment
How does Naomi demonstrate her love for her two daughters-in-law?
She insists they return to start a life in Moab.
Why is Ruth so amazed with the generosity of Boaz?
She is a foreigner and they are usually mistreated.
What does “gleaning” mean?
Gathering the grain left by those who weep.
Poor people collecting food left behind my farmers
What is Ruth’s connection with David?
She is his great grandmother
Why is it important that Ruth is a Moabite?
Ruth is expressly excluded from membership among the Israelite community.
What is in common between the Book of Ruth and the books of Jousha and Judges?
The books all speak a message of total trust in God
What does it mean to say “God is full of surprises?”
God can make good of otherwise bad situations
