Unit 2: Historical Books

Question 0

What time period (including characters) do the historical books cover?

Answer 0

A period of 800 years: Joshua, Samson, Ruth, Samuel, David, Saul, Elijah, Esther, Ezra, Nehemiah

Question 1

What does the term “heilgescgichte” mean?

Answer 1

Salvation Hisory

Question 2

What was the purpose for the writing of the book of Joshua?

Answer 2

Conquest and Settlement

Question 3

Basically, what does the book of Joshua record?

Answer 3

A record of God’s faithfulness in fulfilling his covenant promises to Israel.

Question 4

Name 4 instances Joshua was mentioned in the Pentateuch.

Answer 4

Exodus 17:9-14; led Israel in defeat of Amalekites.
Exodus 24:13; at the foot of mount Sinai
Exodus 33:11; near the tent of meeting when Moses met with God
Nm 13-14; Joshua was sent as one of the 12 to soy on Canaan and was 1 of the 2 to come back with a good report.

Question 5

Themes of the book of Joshua?

Answer 5

1. Transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua.
2. Division among land/tribes
3. Gods faithfulness to His promise.

Question 6

3 burials in Joshua?

Answer 6

1. Joshua’s Burial
2. bones of Joseph
3. Eleazar’s Burial

Question 7

The book of Joshua as a continuation of what?

Answer 7

History of the Pentateuch.

Question 8

What is the theological purpose of the judges?

Answer 8

We see the moral decline of Israel; The people were unfaithful, but God remained faithful

Question 9

4 sins of the judges…

Answer 9

Sexual Immorality, Idolatry, Compromise, and Violence

Question 10

When was the book of Ruth read?

Answer 10

During harvest

Question 11

Where did Ruth come from?

Answer 11

Moab

Question 12

What is the central theme of the book of Ruth?

Answer 12

God’s Redeeming Love (kinsman redeemer)

Question 13

Name 4 Eastern powers at the time of 1 Samuel.

Answer 13

Assyria, Babylon, Egypt, Hatti.

Question 14

3 lessons learned from David’s rise and Saul’s decline:

Answer 14

1. God looks at the heart
2. Humility (David had to wait)
3. Saul’s bad choices= removal of God’s Spirit/ protection.

Question 15

Rise of the monarchy marked the end if…

Answer 15

Theocracy

Question 16

What 3 sins did Saul commit?

Answer 16

1. Performed priestly duties
2. Made a rash oath and foolishly tried to kill his son for breaking it.
3. Failed to follow God’s instructions to wipe out Amalekites

Question 17

Name 4 themes of 2 Samuel.

Answer 17

1) David Become King
2) David chooses Jerusalem as capital
3) Covenant with David
4) David’s sin leads to consequences

Question 18

Blessings of the covenant with David include…

Answer 18

God would establish David’s throne forever….

One of his sins would build a temple

Question 19

What is 1 example of a New Testament fulfillment of David’s rule?

Answer 19

Mary was a descendant of David, and She have birth to Jesus. He came down to earth as a descendant of David, and He is the king who will reign now and forevermore.

Question 20

Name 2 major parts in 1 Kings.

Answer 20

Saul is crowned king and the Kingdom splits in 2.

Question 21

Traditionally who was the author f 1 & 2 Kings?

Answer 21

Jeremiah

Question 22

What was the significance of Josiah’s reign?

Answer 22

Spiritual revival & restoration of the temple,

Question 23

What do the books of Kings emphasize?

Answer 23

1. The ⬆️rise and ⬇️fall of Israel.

2. The importance of godliness

Question 24

2 reasons for Israel's fall?

Answer 24

Disobedience and Idolatry

Question 25

2 theological themes in Kings...

Answer 25

Retribution theology, Prophetic Perspective.

Question 26

Who were the books of Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah written to?

Answer 26

The Jews returning from Exile

Question 27

2 major themes in 1 Chronicles...

Answer 27

David & Dynasty/ temple worship of God

Question 28

What does 2 Chronicles really stress in it's purpose?

Answer 28

Reform, Revival, Recovery of faith

Question 29

2 Chronicles 7:14 States:

Answer 29

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear them from heaven, and I will forgive their son and heal their land.

Question 30

What is the purpose of chronicles?

Answer 30

Israel's redemptive history.

Question 31

What is the main theme of Ezra?

Answer 31

RESTORATION of the REMNANT of Israel.

Question 32

What is the main theme of Nehemiah?

Answer 32

Rebuilding the

Question 33

What was the main theme of Esther?

Answer 33

God's providential care.

Question 34

Define Syncretism

Answer 34

All roads lead to heaven; different religious beliefs combined into one system.

Question 35

3 reasons why Esther was written:

Answer 35

1. To show how the Jewish people were protected and delivered. 2. To provide historical background for feast of Purim. 3. To show the providence of God.