WE BELIEVE IN JESUS
STUDY GUIDE 5.1
Lesson 5: The King
Section 1: Old Testament Background

OUTLINE FOR TAKING NOTES

Introduction

I. Old Testament Background

A. Qualifications

  1. Law of Moses

  2. Covenant with David

B. Function

  1. Justice

  2. Mercy

  3. Faithfulness

C. Expectations

  1. Historical Development

  2. Specific Prophecies


REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What offices did Adam fulfill? Explain.

2. When were guidelines first given for kings among God's people?

3. What were some of the requirements for kings, according to Deuteronomy 17:14-19?

4. Why were kings forbidden to acquire many wives?

5. God always intended that Israel would have a king from the tribe of _______.

6. Describe the functions of Old Testament kings.

7. What were the three most important characteristics of the Law that the king was to guarantee?

8. How is mercy shown in the fourth Commandment?

9. What is the "cultural mandate"?

10. What circumstances showed the need for a king during the days of the judges?

11.What is the teaching of the lesson regarding Israel's desire to have a king? Was it proper? Explain.

12. Name the first kings of Israel in their proper order.

13. The kingdom of Israel was divided in the days of ______.

14. What expectations were established in the Old Testament for future kings?

15. The future eternal king was to be from the family of ________.


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. How can you deepen your dependence on God rather than relying on human strategies in your current circumstances?

2. Are you more likely to employ justice or mercy when dealing with others’ wrongs against you? Is one more important than the other? Explain your answer.