Religion notes

Judge

Hero chosen by God to save His people.

Cycle of Judges

Pattern: Safe, Forget, Hurt, Ask, Return.

Joshua

Leader who took Israelites into Promised Land.

Fall of Jericho

City conquered by marching, not direct attack.

Deborah

Judge who reminded Israelites to keep covenant.

Barak

Deborah encouraged him to attack the enemy.

Ruth

Moabite woman who remained loyal to Naomi.

Samson

Judge with superhuman strength, betrayed by Delilah.

Miriam

Sister of Moses, watched over him as a baby.

Samuel

Last judge, transitional figure to kingship in Israel.

Saul

First king of Israel, chosen by God.

David

Second king, known for defeating Goliath.

Goliath

Giant defeated by David with a sling.

Jerusalem

City established by David, known as City of David.

Rahab

Hid Israelite spies, ancestor of King David.

Esther

Jewish queen who saved her people from destruction.

Solomon

Wisest king, built the First Temple in Jerusalem.

Priest

Role to offer sacrifices for worship.

Prophet

Speaks on behalf of God, defends truth.

King

Rules over sin, serves the people.

Covenant with David

Promise of an everlasting dynasty through Jesus.

Timeline of the Bible

Chronological events from creation to the Church.

Exile

Period of Babylonian conquest and 70-year captivity.

Maccabean Revolt

Jews resisted forced denial of faith, Hanukkah origins.

Messianic fulfillment

Gospels narrate Jesus' life and ministry.