Choice 2: 2 Samuel 1-10. David Anointed King
Search 2 Samuel 1-10 and make a list of King David’s accomplishments.
David's Accomplishments:
Killed the man who claimed to have killed Saul.
Anointed king over Judah.
Followers defeat Abner and men of Israel.
Got Michal back.
Kills men who kill Ishobeth, a righteous man.
Takes Jerusalem.
Conquers Philistines.
Defeats many nations.
Restores Saul's land to Saul's son.
Read 1 Chronicles 22:7-8 and the Institute Student Manual commentary for 2 Samuel 7:1-17, “Why Was David Not Allowed to Build the Temple?” (pgs. 289-90). Write your explanation of why the Lord did not want David to build a temple.
In these sections asked to read, it says that it was revealed to David that he had seen too much war and bloodshed to build a temple. That, to me, says that while his intentions were proper and good, his heart and mind weren't pure enough. You need to be worthy to build a temple.
Read 2 Samuel 7:12-17 and write one or two sentences describing how you would feel if you were in a situation similar to David’s. Write one or two sentences describing how 2 Samuel 7:16 is a Messianic prophecy. Then read 2 Samuel 7:18-29 and summarize David’s response to the Lord’s message to him.
I would feel kind of mad that I myself was not allowed to build a temple but that my son would be. At that same time, I would feel privileged to know that the house would still come from my lineage.
2 Samuel 7:16 is a Messianic prophecy because Christ was prophesied to inherit the throne of his "father David." It is through David that Christ comes (Mary being of his line. Mary and Joseph both were, but Mary is the only mortal parent of Christ that had any of her blood or genes flowing through Him.)
David's response is that he is willing to obey the Lord and that he will rejoice for the Lord's mercy to him.
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Friday, July 17, 2015
Lesson 10
Choice 6: 1 Samuel 9-10. Saul Anointed King in Israel
Read 1 Samuel 9-10 and list the qualities of Saul that made him a good choice to be king.
Saul's kingly qualities:
A full head taller than anyone else.
Follows requests.
Religious.
Occasionally prophesies.
Read Articles of Faith 1:5 and briefly explain in writing how the calling of Saul to be king in Israel follows the same pattern of choosing leaders in the Church today.
The Article of Faith 1:5 reads "We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof." Samuel, a man who had authority in the church, received revelation as to who should be the king. Today, our prophets and all those who have any leadership in the church have been called by prophecy and by being set apart (laying on of hands) as was Saul.
Read 1 Samuel 9-10 and list the qualities of Saul that made him a good choice to be king.
Saul's kingly qualities:
A full head taller than anyone else.
Follows requests.
Religious.
Occasionally prophesies.
Read Articles of Faith 1:5 and briefly explain in writing how the calling of Saul to be king in Israel follows the same pattern of choosing leaders in the Church today.
The Article of Faith 1:5 reads "We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof." Samuel, a man who had authority in the church, received revelation as to who should be the king. Today, our prophets and all those who have any leadership in the church have been called by prophecy and by being set apart (laying on of hands) as was Saul.
Monday, July 6, 2015
Week 9
Choice 1: Joshua 7-24. “Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve”
Read Joshua 10:12-14 and the Institute Student Manual commentary for Joshua 10:12-14,
“Did the Sun Really Stand Still in the Heavens?” (pg. 240). Did the sun really stand still in the heavens? Write a paragraph how you could explain these verses to someone who says he or she won’t believe the Bible because of this obvious contradiction with science.
It is not the the sun itself stood still, the earth did. The earth was made to stand still.
Read the chapter summaries of Joshua 7-22. Make two lists—one that identifies Israel’s successes and another that identifies Israel’s failures.
Successes:
They take Ai
They obtain the Gibeonites
Defeat the Amorites
Conquer whole land
Thirty-three kings are conquered by Israel
Failures:
Ai defeats them
Read Joshua 23-24 and the Institute Student Manual commentary for Joshua 24:1-28, “Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve” (pg. 242). What do you think was the major theme of Joshua’s final address to his people? Based on the lists you created from Joshua 7-22, write a paragraph that explains why Joshua chose to deliver his final address on this particular topic.
I feel that the major theme of his final address was "Who are you going to serve?" This was the case because they kept wavering between Baal and God, between idols and the Living God. So he made it clear that he hadn't led the people astray but that they had to choose.
Read Joshua 10:12-14 and the Institute Student Manual commentary for Joshua 10:12-14,
“Did the Sun Really Stand Still in the Heavens?” (pg. 240). Did the sun really stand still in the heavens? Write a paragraph how you could explain these verses to someone who says he or she won’t believe the Bible because of this obvious contradiction with science.
It is not the the sun itself stood still, the earth did. The earth was made to stand still.
Read the chapter summaries of Joshua 7-22. Make two lists—one that identifies Israel’s successes and another that identifies Israel’s failures.
Successes:
They take Ai
They obtain the Gibeonites
Defeat the Amorites
Conquer whole land
Thirty-three kings are conquered by Israel
Failures:
Ai defeats them
Read Joshua 23-24 and the Institute Student Manual commentary for Joshua 24:1-28, “Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve” (pg. 242). What do you think was the major theme of Joshua’s final address to his people? Based on the lists you created from Joshua 7-22, write a paragraph that explains why Joshua chose to deliver his final address on this particular topic.
I feel that the major theme of his final address was "Who are you going to serve?" This was the case because they kept wavering between Baal and God, between idols and the Living God. So he made it clear that he hadn't led the people astray but that they had to choose.
Lesson 8
Choice 1: Deuteronomy 2-3, 7, 9, 20, 25. Israel Commanded to Destroy the Wicked
Read Deuteronomy 20:17 and make a list of the different nations the Lord identified in these verses. Then read Deuteronomy 2:15, 7:2, 12:2-3, and write a paragraph about what the Lord commanded Israel to do with these nations.
Hittites
Amorites
Canaanites
Perizittes
Hivites
Jebusites
Israel was commanded by the Lord to destroy these nations. They were to show absolutely no mercy to them. The countries had been idolatrous and sinning. They had turned from the Lord.
Read Deuteronomy 9:4-5 and the Institute Student Manual commentary for Deuteronomy 7:1-5, “Why Did the Lord Command the Israelites to Utterly Destroy the Canaanites?” (pg. 219). Add to your previous paragraph any other reasons why these nations were destroyed.
Many of the sins found among the people living in Canaan are prevalent in today’s society. Write a paragraph explaining how you think we can protect ourselves from these sins.
I feel that the way that we protect ourselves is by what I feel are the Primary answers. We pray, we study our scriptures, we go to church. If we are see something that isn't right, we are supposed to turn from it. We will be able to save ourselves from these sins by doing these things.
Read Deuteronomy 20:17 and make a list of the different nations the Lord identified in these verses. Then read Deuteronomy 2:15, 7:2, 12:2-3, and write a paragraph about what the Lord commanded Israel to do with these nations.
Hittites
Amorites
Canaanites
Perizittes
Hivites
Jebusites
Israel was commanded by the Lord to destroy these nations. They were to show absolutely no mercy to them. The countries had been idolatrous and sinning. They had turned from the Lord.
Read Deuteronomy 9:4-5 and the Institute Student Manual commentary for Deuteronomy 7:1-5, “Why Did the Lord Command the Israelites to Utterly Destroy the Canaanites?” (pg. 219). Add to your previous paragraph any other reasons why these nations were destroyed.
Many of the sins found among the people living in Canaan are prevalent in today’s society. Write a paragraph explaining how you think we can protect ourselves from these sins.
I feel that the way that we protect ourselves is by what I feel are the Primary answers. We pray, we study our scriptures, we go to church. If we are see something that isn't right, we are supposed to turn from it. We will be able to save ourselves from these sins by doing these things.
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