Bible Discovery III: Answer Key
1. While completing this honor, pray for God’s guidance. Using a line graph, compare the amount of time spent praying prior to working on the Bible Discovery III honor requirements with the time spent in meaningful discovery.
2. Define, explain, or illustrate the following terms within a Biblical context during the monarchy years (1025-587 B.C.):
2a. Prophet
2b. King
2c. Anoint
2d. Divided Kingdom
2e. Schools of the prophets
2f. Temple
2g. Sacrifice
2h. Festivals of Passover and Day of Atonement
3. Choose six individuals from the list below to research/read their story in scripture. For each, write one or two sentences explaining their significance in the Bible narrative and what you personally learn from their example. If working in a group, divide the list so each member contributes and then share your findings with one another.
3a. Samuel
3b. King Saul
3c. King David
3d. King Solomon
3e. King Hezekiah
3f. King Josiah
3g. King Ahab & Jezebel
3h. Elijah
3e. King Hezekiah
3j. Nathan the prophet
3k. Jonah
3l. Isaiah
3m. Jeremiah
3n. Malachi
3o. Other prophets or kings as determined by your instructor
4. Memorize any three of the following or equivalent passages from this honor’s portions of Scripture. Be able to discuss/explain each passage’s importance in modern times. Share at least one passage in a creative way (illustration, social media post, song/poem, etc.)
Suggested passages include:
4a. 1 Samuel 16:7 (character development)
4b. 1 Samuel 17:45
4c. 2 Chronicles 1:7-11
4d. 2 Chronicles 7:14
4e. 2 Chronicles 24:1-2
4f. Isaiah 1:17-19
4g. Isaiah 9:6
4h. Isaiah 40:30-31
4i. Isaiah 44:6-8
4j. Jeremiah 29:11-13
4k. Jonah 3:5; 4:10-11 (Salvation)
4l. Amos 3:7 (Prophecy)
4m. Malachi 3:8-10 (Doctrine)
5. Create or discover a chart listing the kings of both Israel and Judah during the Divided Kingdom years. Discover which kingdom had the greater number of “righteous” kings. Evaluate what made some kings “righteous” and others “wicked.” List at least five characteristics of “righteous leaders” that you believe are still relevant for our leaders today. Explain your reasoning.
6. On a map drawn of the Biblical era during the times of the kings and prophets, easily identify the following locations and explain their significance:
6a. Samaria
6b. Jerusalem
6c. Hebron
6d. The extent of the kingdom under king David & Solomon
6e. The borders of the divided kingdoms
6f. Brook Cherith
6g. Mount Carmel
6h. Shunem
6i. Joppa
6j. Jericho
6k. Jordan River
6l. Gath
7. Choose a character and one or more of their stories from Requirement #3. Illustrate then share the story in one of the following ways:
7a. Comic strip/storyboard
7b. Animation
7c. Skit/movie
References
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