Religion Study Guide

In 1 Samuel 3, how many times did the Lord call Samuel before Eli realized it was God speaking?

3

What was rare in Israel during the days of Eli, according to 1 Samuel 3?

Visions from the Lord.

Why did the Israelites demand a King in 1 Samuel 8?

The Israelites wanted to be like other nations.

What warning did God give Israel through Samuel about having a King?

The King would take their sons, daughters, and resources.

What was David doing when he was first mentioned in 1 Samuel 16?

Tending sheep.

Why did God choose David over his older brothers?

God looks at the heart, not the outward appearance.

How did David defeat Goliath in 1 Samuel 17?

With a sling and stone.

What did David say was the reason God would deliver Goliath into his hands?

To show that the battle belongs to the Lord.

In 2 Samuel 7, what did David want to build for God?

A temple/ house for the Lord.

What did God promise David 2 Samuel 7?

A kingdom that would last forever through his descendants.

What was David’s first step towards sin in 2 Samuel 11?

Staying home from war.

How did David attempt to coverup Bathsheba’s pregnancy?

He called Uriah back from battle.

What did Solomon ask for in 1 Kings 3?

Wisdom to govern well.

According to 1 Kings 11, what turned Solomon’s heart away from God?

Foreign wives and idolatry.

What happens to King Zedekiah in 2 Kings 25 after trying to escape Jerusalem?

He was captured, blinded, and his sons were killed.