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The Son of David, King of Israel: The David Stories POWERPOINT 8 C. United and Divided Kingdom. Brief fact sheet on history of kingdom of Israel until the Babylonian exile. (fill in the blanks - underlined) Who were the first three kings of a united Israel? Saul, David and Solomon
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The Son of David, King of Israel: The David StoriesPOWERPOINT 8C
United and Divided Kingdom Brief fact sheet on history of kingdom of Israel until the Babylonian exile. (fill in the blanks - underlined) • Who were the first three kings of a united Israel? • Saul, David and Solomon • How long did the united kingdom last? • Only about 100 years (@1020-920 BCE • What was the northern kingdom called? Israel How long did it last? about 300 years • What was the southern kingdom called? Judah, What was it’s capital? Jerusalem How long did it last? about 450 years. • When and by whom were the two kingdoms conquered? • Israel (north) conquered in 722 BC (by the Assyrians) • Judah (south) conquered and leaders exiled in 587 BC (by the Babylonians)
1 Samuel 16:1-13: David anointed by Samuel • Summarize the story of David’s anointing in three sentences (see 1 Sam 16:1-13) (use your own words) • List three important theological points in the story. • The Lord does not judge as we do by appearance; • The Lord often picks those who seem weak to manifest his power; • True leadership comes from the power of the Lord and not from human strength
1 Samuel 17:12-54: David and Goliath • Summarize the story of David and Goliath in two sentences (see 1 Sam 17:12-54). (use your own words) • List three important theological points. • With God’s help, we may confront and conquer our deepest fears; • A simple trust in God is more powerful than human strength and weapons; • We must remember that it is God who protects and delivers us.
2 Samuel 11:1-27: David and Bathsheba • Summarize the story of David and Bathsheba in two sentences (2 Sam 11:1-27). (use your own words) • List three important theological points. • The warnings of Samuel of the problems with kings are true, and seen even in David; • Power tends to corrupt, and can easily be directed to evil purposes, even in the faithful. • David (and all) will eventually suffer the consequence of their sin.
2 Samuel 12:1-25: David and Nathan • Summarize the story of David and Nathan in two sentences (2 Sam 12:1-25). (use your own words) • List three important theological points. • Repentance is a painful but necessary process, and David is willing to face it. • Even the greatest of kings, dedicated to the Lord, is prone to sin. • David’s greatness (and ours) is not due to his own human strength, but to God’s grace and mercy
The Son of David, King of Israel: The David StoriesPOWERPOINT 8C