C.R.E Revsion Kit Chapter 6
Leadership in Gods’s Plan: David $ Solomon
What were the failures of King Saul?He usurped the priestly role of Samuel when he offered sacrifices to God at Gilgal.
He lacked faith in God, a fact that resulted from his impatience.
Saul was not repentant whatsoever.
Saul did not hearken to the command of God requiring him to destroy all the loot from the Amalekites (the law of Herem or Ban).
He failed to kill Agag: King of the Amalekites.
The spirit of God quit Saul and was replaced by an evil spirit that tormented Saul.
Saul wanted to kill King David.
Saul failed as a King when he took away his life.
Saul failed when he consulted a medium.Saul heeded the voice of his subjects: the army.
Explain the lessonthat could be learned from Saul’s failures.
Christians are called upon to hearken patience for the fulfillment of God‟s promises. Christians should be God fearing/faithful to God.
Christians should abandon witchcraft and believe in God.
Political leaders need not ignore the word of the clergy.
We should not intend to kill our successors. We should exercise sincerity and honesty in worship.
When we cease pious acts, Satan takes control of our lives.
Christians learn that God is the only giver of life and the one who takes it away.
State the promises of God to David through Nathan the prophet.
David would be a renowned King all over Israel.
God would safeguard Israel from her oppressors during the reign of David.
God would shield David from his foes.
God would keep David‟s dynasty strong and in rule.
God would burry David with his ancestors.David‟s house would rule forever.
David and his descendants would receive everlasting blessings.
God would punish David‟s sons when they went astray just as a father punishes a
son.
God would back him up forever. His son: Solomon would build a temple for God.
God would give Israel their own land.
State the significance of David as a King of Israel. (Why is David regarded as the greatest King Israel has ever had? Or: What were the achievements of David as King of Israel?)
David was chosen and ordained by God.
He received public anointing at Hebron, where he signed a pact with the elders.
He received the spirit of God from the time he was anointed.
He was a military genius and army commander, who was beyond reproach.
He captured the old fortress of Jerusalem from the Jebusites and made it his capital
city.
He removed the Ark of the Covenant from the house of Abinadab in Shiloh and brought it to Jerusalem.
He was a talented musician and composed many psalms that were used in church worship.
He possessed a remarkable faith in God.
He trusted the prophets of God e.g. Nathan..
He united the northern and southern tribes into one Israel.
He was diplomatic, thus establishing good political relations with the neighbouring Kings.
He was a vigorous administrator, who cautiously selected his advisors and counselors. Through David, God sent a deliverer, who would protect Israel against all forms of political oppression.
David ruled over Israel as a whole, administering law and justice to all people. David had profound leadership qualities. He received great favour from the Deuteronomists, affirming him to be the greatest. Give the qualities of David as King of IsraelHe was brave. He proved this when he killed the giant Goliath.
He was God fearing as he retrieved the Ark of the Covenant. He also respected God‟s prophets.Humility. He humbled himself before God after Nathan reprimanded him for the death of Uriah.He was faithful. He had absolute faith in God, who he praised through psalms.
He was just and was not biased at any cost in the course of his reign.
He was kind. David showed kindness when he spared Mephibosheth: Saul‟s grandson.
He was diplomatic. He established a good political relationship with the neighbouring Kings.
He was always loyal to God in whatever circumstances.
He was wise. David was able to choose wise elders and counselors to advise and guide him.
He was compassionate/forgiving. David spared the life of King Saul, yet Saul had sought to kill him.
What were the failures of David as King of Israel?
He planned for the death of Uriah.
He coveted the wife of Uriah.
He committed adultery with Bathsheba.
He ordered for the taking of the census, thus going against God‟s wishes.
State how King David promoted Yahwehism in Israel.
David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, which was a sign of the presence of God among
his people.
He composed psalms/songs which served God in worship.
He made Jerusalem a spiritual centre, where all important religious occasions were held.
He praised the almighty God through singing and dancing.
He respected and consulted Yahweh prophets.
He advised his son Solomon to build a temple for Yahweh.
He united the nations by making Jerusalem a central place for worship.
He conquered the enemies of Israel, thus maintaining peace: a sign of God‟s
presence.
He constantly prayed or glorified God.
He completely submitted to God‟s will.
How were God’s promises to David fulfilled through Jesus?
Jesus was born in Bethlehem: the city of David.
Jesus was seen and appreciated as the son of David.
Jesus established an everlasting Davidic dynasty.
Jesus rode on a colt, signifying him as a peaceful Messiah.
Outline the activities in the life of David that showed he had faith in God.
He prayed and called himself a servant of God.
Through faith in God, he killed Goliath using a stone and a sling.
He repented after he had killed Uriah.
He accepted to be anointed by Samuel as King. He consulted God and his prophets prior to any action.
He advised Solomon his son to remain faithful to God in order to succeed.
He offered sacrifices to God.
He sought God‟s protection when Saul wanted to kill him.
He genuinely accepted God‟s punishment for his sins.
He attributed all his achievements to God through songs and psalms.
He brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
He wanted to build a temple for God.
List the characteristics of God as portrayed in the life of King David
God is omnipotent.
God is kind and merciful.
God is loving/caring.
God answers prayers.
God requires total faith.
God punishes sin. God is holy.
God is righteous/pure. God protects his people.
What were the achievements of King Solomon?
Solomon was a successful merchant
He built the temple for God in Jerusalem, which took seven years.
He managed a professional army equipped with horse-drawn chariots.
He was a King full of wisdom, a fact to reckon.
He composed several proverbs and songs, full of teachings and praise to God.
He brought the Ark of the Covenant to the temple of Jerusalem, representing
God‟s presence.
He possessed a well structured civil administration by setting up aside government
officials who lent a hand in his administrative duties.
Through marriages, he developed diplomacy with the foreign countries.
He built himself a magnificent palace for thirteen years.
What were the failures of King Solomon?
He married many foreign wives, who in turn amplified idolatry.
He ignited forced labour in his regime.
He conscripted Israelite men into the army. He built temples for the pagan gods worshipped by his wives.
He imposed heavy taxes to the people of Israel.
He practiced nepotism, whereby the house of Judah and Benjamin were exempted
from forced labour.
Solomon killed his own half brother Adonijah out of rivalry.
He failed as a King when he hired the skills of pagan craftsmen, who worked on the temple of God.
King Solomon sold part of Israelite territory to Hiram the King of Tyre in repayment for a debt he was unable to settle.
He spent the wealth that belonged to Israel lavishly.
He signed treaties with foreign nations, going against covenant norms.
Name the factors that contributed to the break-up/schism of the Kingdom of Israel after the death of King Solomon.
Solomon married foreign wives, who accelerated the worship of foreign gods.
Solomon participated in idolatry, thus violating the Mosaic Law.
Solomon oppressed his subjects through imposing heavy taxes, thus leading to
disunity.
He introduced forced labour in Israel, making the people dissatisfied with him.
Rehoboam: Solomon‟s son, rejected advice from the old men, causing dissatisfaction among the Israelites.
Rehoboam heeded to the pieces of advice from the young men to rule his people harshly. Rehoboam rejected the council of elders who advised him, thus the people
became rebellious.
Jeroboam led a successful revolt against Rehoboam.
Ten northern tribes of Israel rejected Rehoboam as King of Judah.
The rebellious tribes chose Jeroboam as their King.
Two southern tribes: Benjamin and Judah remained under the Kingship of Rehoboam.
Outline the activities of King Jeroboam that made the Israelites in the northern Kingdom turn away from Yahweh.
He molded golden calves at Bethel and Dan to represent Yahweh.
He centralized worship at Bethel and Dan, thus ignoring Jerusalem.
He instituted religious festivals in the month of his choice.
He chose non-Levite priests, getting them from ordinary families to serve at centres of worship.
He led the Israelites into offering sacrifices to the idols.
He himself worshiped idols.
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