Religion 9 - U6/7 Study Guide

Prophet

Spokesperson for God preaching His message

Messiah

Savior promised by God, 'Anointed One'

Joshua

Led Israelites to Promised Land after Exodus

Samuel

Final judge of Israel, anointed Saul as king

Saul

First king of Israel anointed by Samuel

David

King of Israel, confronted by Prophet Nathan

Solomon

Wisdom-known king of Israel who fell into idolatry

Ruth

Moabite ancestor of Jesus, 'woman of valor'

Rahab

Prostitute who helped Israelite spies in Jericho

Judith

Prayed for God's help, used seduction to defeat enemy

Historical Books

Narrate Israel's history: Promised Land, Judges, Kings

Four Parts of Joshua

Leading to Promised Land, Hostility, Dividing Kingdom, Final words

Jordan River Crossing

Entry point to the Promised Land for Israelites

Joshua-Moses Parallel

Joshua leads through Jordan like Moses led through Red Sea

Israelite Desert Wandering

40 years before entering Promised Land

Jericho Conquest

City explored and overthrown by Israelites

Judges' Cycle

Sin, Oppression, Repentance, Deliverance, Peace

David & Bathsheba

David's sin, Nathan's rebuke, Absalom's rebellion

Northern & Southern Kingdoms

Israel (North), Judah (South)

Prophets

Remind Israel of their role through accusation and repentance

Prophetic Themes

Accusation and Comfort in messages

Cosmic Imagery

Describing local events in a larger divine context

Call Narrative

Prophet's calling from God: mystery, action, objection, reassurance, sign

Messianic Prophecy

Prophetic message about the coming Savior

Suffering Servant Songs

Foretell a Chosen One's suffering and justice, written by Isaiah