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Unit 5 Study Game. What were the internal threats to Judah? . Wide gap between rich and the poor Corrupt judges/officials/people in power. What were the external threats to Judah? . Assyria. Why did Judah have a false sense of protection or comfort? .
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What were the internal threats to Judah? • Wide gap between rich and the poor • Corrupt judges/officials/people in power
What were the external threats to Judah? • Assyria
Why did Judah have a false sense of protection or comfort? • Because of the Davidic Covenant—they felt like nothing bad could happen to them because God promised that a king from the line of David would always be on the throne.
What is Isaiah described as? • The world’s first evangelist (one who preaches the good news of Jesus Christ
List the three themes of Isaiah • The Coming Messiah • God is in control • The holiness of God
Describe the symbols used in John to describe the Vineyard Entity Symbol Gardener Vine Those who abide in Christ Burning in the trash can • God • Jesus • Good Fruit • Bad Fruit
What does the word vengeance mean in the context of the Old Testament • It is a legal term that means righting wrongs
How is Nahum different from the other prophets we have studied so far? • Assyria is the object of judgment, not the instrument
How did Hezekiah and Josiah rebel against Assyria? • They rebelled using religious reforms, such as tearing down altars, destroying idols, pointing to the temple and correct worship.
What is the Davidic Covenant? • The Davidic Covenant is the unconditional promise that a descendant of David would always be on the throne. There was nothing Judah could do to mess up this promise
What is the Sinai Covenant? • The Sinai covenant is the promise, given at Mount Sinai, that IF Judah obeyed God THEN they would be blessed. It was conditional, meaning that disobedience would result in trouble for Judah
Name three differences and three similarities between Manassah and Ahab Similarities Differences Manasseh repented and changed his ways, while Ahab never did Israel’s destruction was complete while a remnant would return to Judah Ahab’s main threat was Aram, while Manassah’s main threat was Assyria • Both the worst kings • Both deliberately led their people away from the covenant and obedience to God • Both had political reasons for their actions
Match the King with the Statement • Hezekiah • Josiah • Manassah A good king • A bad king • Reinstituted the Passover • Found the book of the law • Changed his ways, but it was too late for Judah • Destroyed Moses’ bronze serpent • Reigned for 10 years with his father • Made DEEP reforms (tearing down things built in Jeroboam’s time) • Valued peace over obedience • Survived the siege of Jerusalem • Always did what was right, even though it was too late
Match the Prophet with the Statement • Isaiah • Micah • Joel • Nahum You’re in trouble, Assyria • Represented by the Vineyard • Messiah will come out of Judah • Messiah will come out of Bethlehem • Locust invasion! • Messiah is God’s suffering servant • Corrupt rulers are like Cannibals • God requires you to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly • Represented by a court room