WorksheetsBible 7/8 – Semester 2 Exam Review
Total questions: 84
Worksheet time: 43mins
Why did Ruth choose to go with Naomi, while Orpah stayed in Moab?
Ruth wanted to stay in Moab for her family.
Ruth loved Naomi more than her homeland, and wanted to follow her and her God.
Ruth went with Naomi to find a better job than she had in Moab.
Give at least two specific ways in which the book of Ruth points to Christ.
How does Samuel picture Christ as prophet, priest, and king(ruler)? Tell how specifically how Samuel fulfilled each of these three offices.
prophet by God's messages, priest by offering sacrifices and interceding for Israel, and king by anointing leaders and guiding the nation.
by being a military leader who never communicated with God.
Why did the Israelites want a king?
To be like the other nations
To have unity
What were some of the specific instructions that God had given future Israelite kings in the book of Deuteronomy? Pick 3 things.
To not take many wives
To follow and obey the Lord
To not take horses from Egypt
What characteristics did Saul have that fit the type of king that the Israelites (in general) wanted in their king?
Saul was handsome and a skilled musician and poet
Saul was tall, physically imposing, and good to look at
In 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Samuel says, “Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.” What does this mean? Why was Samuel saying this to Saul? How do these words apply to us today?
To obey God's commands in heart is more important than performing sacrifices.
Pick two specific examples of situations in which David is a good example for us today - where he trusted God or acted wisely.
David followed God's guidance when he fled to Egypt.
David trusted God when he faced Goliath, believing in God's protection.
David acted wisely by sparing Saul's life, showing respect for God's anointed.
Pick two specific examples of situations in which we see David sinning - where he didn’t trust God as he should have, or where he acted foolishly. What can we learn from these examples?
The census of Israel
The killing of Saul
David's sin with Bathsheba
1 Chronicles chapters 1-9 contain several genealogies. What are genealogies, and why are they included in the Bible?
What does it mean when God says He will build David a house?
How could David’s kingdom be “for ever” as God promised?
What are some ways that unrepented sin can affect our lives?
Unrepented sin leads to financial downfall.
What is the difference between confession and repentance?
Confession is feeling remorse and changing behavior; repentance is admitting sins.
Even though David confessed and repented of his sins, there were consequences. What were two of those consequences described?
The forgiveness of his sins and downfall of his family.
A demotion at work and decreased wealth.
The death of his child and peace in his household.
What was the difference between David’s sins and Saul’s sins?
David is described in 1 Samuel 13:14 as a “man after God’s own heart.” What does that mean, and in what ways was it true? Include specific examples.
Describe the events that led to Solomon being crowned king before David’s death. Know who each of the following were and which side they were on: Adonijah, Joab, Nathan, Bathsheba, Zadok, Abiathar, Benaiah
What were three pieces of advice that David gave to Solomon before he died?
What lesson does Jesus teach the Jews of His day from the story of the queen of Sheba?
Summarize the message of 2 Chronicles 7:14.
God gave specific directions for Israel’s future kings in Deuteronomy. Which of these directions did Solomon disobey? Give at least three specific things.
What were the consequences of Solomon’s disobedience? Be specific!
Be able to describe the events that led up to the division of the kingdom. Know why it divided the way that it did (10 tribes/2 tribes). Why the kingdom broke up under Rehoboam and why Jeroboam was selected as leader of the 10 tribes.
What was the sin of Jeroboam that all the other kings of Israel followed him in?
Know a specific way in which Asa is a good example for us, and a specific example of how he was a warning for us, or where he was not an example of godly character.
What did Elijah mean when he asked the children of Israel “How long will ye halt between two opinions?” In what way(s) can we still struggle with this today?
What was Elijah’s complaint to God under the juniper tree and in the cave at Horeb? How did God eventually answer this complaint? What can we learn from this?
Give a specific example of how even though Jehoshaphat was a godly king, he made some foolish decisions.
How did Jehu become king of Israel?
What promise did God make to Jehu because of his obedience?
How is this history of Joash being spared part of the battle between the serpent and the seed of the woman, mentioned in Genesis 3:15?
The preservation of the Davidic line against evil, aligning with the battle between the serpent and the seed of the woman.
Joash's survival was due to a miraculous event unrelated to prophecy aligning with the battle between the serpent and the seed of the woman.
The serpent represents Joash's enemies in battle. Joash represents the seed of the woman.
After the Shunammite woman’s child dies, she goes to Elisha. As she gets nearer to Elisha, Elisha sends Gehazi, his servant, to meet her and ask how she, her husband, and her child are doing. What is her response?
We are fine.
What lesson(s) can we learn from Naaman’s little maid?
How to ignore the advice of others and the influence of individuals regardless of their status.
How are Naaman’s cleansing and his actions afterwards a spiritual picture?
Naaman's cleansing was a physical healing which shows that God can only heal us physically.
What nation conquered the kingdom of Israel and led them away captive?
How do we see Ahaz’s rebellion and God’s faithfulness in Isaiah 7?
God's promise is only for the righteous, not for Ahaz. Ahaz turned against God and so God showed him no mercy, which was fair and just and the right thing to do.
How is Hezekiah a positive example for us in the way that he reacted to the king of Assyria who was trying to conquer Jerusalem?
Hezekiah surrendered to the Assyrians immediately and saved his kingdom from destruction, which was a godly decision.
What was Hezekiah’s sin at the end of his life?
What kind of king was Manasseh? What did God say would happen to Judah because of his sin?
Manasseh was a wicked king, and God promised sickness for Judah.
How did God change Manasseh?
Ultimately, how do all of the kings of Judah point to Christ?
The kings of Judah were all evil and did not follow God's ways.The kings of Judah represent the failure of God's promises to His people.
What are lists of family lineages included in the Bible to establish heritage and demonstrate God's faithfulness?
Letters
Chronicles
Parables
Genealogies
Psalms
What can we learn from God changing Manasseh?
Manasseh's story shows that God punishes without mercy. God is only merciful to those who repent as children and turn to Him at a young age.
Which kings did Jehu kill to obey the Lord and become king?
King Saul of Israel and King Joram of Judah
King Amaziah of Israel and King Joram of Judah
King Solomon of Israel and King Ahaziah of Judah
King Rehoboam of Judah and King Ahaziah of Israel
Who was the Moabite woman who became part of the lineage of Christ?
Who was the Israelite woman who lost her husband and sons and went back to her homeland?
Who was the man who owned a field and helped Ruth?
Who was Naomi's husband who died in Moab?
Who was Naomi's son who married Orpah?
Who was Naomi's son who married Ruth?
Who was the daughter-in-law of Naomi who stayed behind in Moab?
Who was the son of Ruth and Boaz who became David's grandfather?
Who was the prophet who anointed David?
Elisha
Who was the shepherd boy who was anointed to become king?
Who was the Philistine giant that David fought?
Who was Saul's son who befriended David?
Who was Saul's daughter who married David?
Who was the priest in Nob who provided David with bread and Goliath's sword?
Elisha
Who was the Edomite servant of King Saul who informed Saul about David and killed the priests at Nob?
Who was the Philistine king who provided refuge to David and made him a commander in his army?
Who was the last priest left from Nob, a high priest and supporter of King David?
Ahimelech
Abiathar
Who was the wealthy but foolish man who insulted David and refused to help his men?
Who was Nabal's kind wife who later married David?
Who the nephew of King David and military leader who killed an enemy leader and defended David?
Abishai
Joab
Who was Abner and what did he do?
Abner was a general in Judah's army during the first century.
Abner was a prophet who foretold the coming of Israel's destruction by way of Assyria.
Abner was a military commander in ancient Israel who supported Saul's son and later sought to unite the kingdom under David.
Who were the Amalekites?
A people of giants who constantly fought the Israelites
An ancient nomadic tribe and enemies of the Israelites.
A people who fought with Israel and gave them no trouble
A tribe that brought Israel into exile after Manasseh's sinful reign
Who was Ishbosheth?
Who was Joab?
Joab was the brother of Abner who killed Ishbosheth.
Joab was the king of the Amalekites.
Who was the brother of Joab who Abner killed?
Ishbosheth
Jonathan
Who were the sons of Rimmon who assassinated Ish-bosheth?
Rechab and Joab
Achish and Abner
Baanah and Achish
What motivated Ruth to stay with Naomi rather than return to her own people?
A promise of wealth in Naomi's land
A command from her own family
Loyalty and love for Naomi
Fear of staying in Moab alone
Who was the prophet who confronted King David about his sin and delivered God's messages?
Who was Bathsheba's husband who was killed by David?
Ishbosheth
Uriah
Abner
Who was Bathsheba?
What was David's great sin concerning Bathsheba?
David married Bathsheba when she had a living husband.
David built an idol temple for Bathsheba.
David saved Uriah from battle and tried to take him home to his wife.
Who was Adonijah in the Bible?
Adonijah was a son of King David who inherited the throne.
Who was the high priest who supported King David and anointed Solomon?
Who was the chief warrior and commander in King David's army known for his bravery and notable feats?
Benaiah
Uriah
Who was the prophet who foretold the division of the kingdom of Israel?
Elisha
Who was the first king of the 10 tribes of Israel?
Jeroboam II
Zedekiah
Who was Solomon's son who refused to listen to the advice of the old men?
Jeroboam I
Jeroboam II
Zedekiah
Who was the king of Egypt who attacked Jerusalem and carried away a lot of gold from the temple?
Naboth
Necho
Achish
Benhadad
Who was the king in the Bible who only reined for 7 days before burning down the palace on top of himself?
King Baasha
King Omri
King Nadab
