God’s People Are Blessed The United Kingdom / The Kings Class #5 God’s Mighty Strength! God’s People Are Blessed The United Kingdom / The Kings Class #5

Old Testament Time Line God’s People Form Class #2 God’s People Develop Class #3 God’s People Are Established Class #4 God’s People Are Blessed Class #5 God’s People Disobey Class #6 God’s People Return Class #7 God’s People Wait Class #8 ~ 1446 B.C. ~ 1406 B.C. ~ 1020 B.C. ~ 922 B.C. ~ 586 B.C. ~ 400 B.C. ~ 6 B.C. The Exodus Entering The Promised Land Anoint Saul as King Solomon Dies Jerusalem Falls Last Bible Book Written Jesus Christ is Born Period Covers: Period Covers: Period Covers: Period Covers: Period Covers: Period Covers: Period Covers: Abraham The Twelve Patriarchs Egyptian Slavery Moses 40 Years in the Desert Conquering the Land The Judges The United Kingdom Saul David Solomon The Divided Kingdom The Beginning of the Exile The Exile Life in Babylon Rebuilding Jerusalem Return to Jerusalem The Intertestamental Period B i b l e B o o k s C o v e r i n g T h i s T i m e P e r i o d THE LAW: (PENTATEUCH) Genesis Exodus 1—11 THE LAW: (PENTATEUCH) Exodus 11—ff Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy HISTORY Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 1—7 HISTORY 1 Samuel 8—ff 2 Samuel 1 Kings 1—11 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles 1—9 HISTORY 1 Kings 12—ff 2 Kings 2 Chronicles 10—ff HISTORY Lamentations (586 B.C.) Esther (460 B.C.) Ezra (458 B.C.) Nehemiah (445 B.C.) HISTORY (The Apocrypha) ISRAEL’S PROPHETS: Amos (770 B.C.) Hosea (735 B.C.) JUDAH’S PROPHETS: Obadiah (576 B.C.) Haggai (520 B.C.) Zechariah (520 B.C.) Malachi (444 B.C.) JUDAH’S PROPHETS: Isaiah (745 B.C.) Micah (725 B.C.) Jeremiah (629 B.C.) Zephaniah (625 B.C.) Nahum (614 B.C.) Habakkuk (605 B.C.) POETRY & WISDOM: Job POETRY & WISDOM: Psalms (Some) Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Songs OTHER PROPHET’S: Ezekiel (597-70 B.C.) Daniel (605—562 B.C.) OTHER PROPHET’S Joel (855 B.C.) Jonah (790 B.C.)

The Setting Samuel was the Judge leading Israel The people want a king His sons didn’t walk in his ways 1 Samuel 81-3 The people want a king God warns the people about the downside God chooses / Samuel anoints Saul

The United Kingdom Three kings reign in Israel during this time Saul led Israel for 42 years (1 Sam 131) David led Israel for 40 years (2 Sam 54) Solomon led Israel for 40 years (I Kings 1142) United Kingdom = one nation Even though there was much turmoil

Tonight’s class…

A Look at the Hearts of Men “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Sam 16:7 Saul A Haughty Heart David A Humble Heart Solomon A Hollow Heart

King Saul

Saul’s Life 1 Samuel 9:15-17, 10:1 God anointed Saul as King 1 Samuel 11:6-7 He had the power of the Holy Spirit 1 Samuel 13:1 He reigned for 42 years 1 Samuel 13:13-14 Saul DIDN’T LOVE the Word of God 1 Samuel 14:47b-48 God still blessed him 1 Samuel 15:10-12, 17 Saul self-centered, not God centered 1 Samuel 16:14 His life got worse and worse 1 Samuel 17:11 Fear overcame him 1 Samuel 17:37b Saul still acted religious

Saul’s Heart What describes where Saul ended up in his heart? Proud Fearful Powerless Bitter & Jealous   How did he get here? Didn’t love the Word of God Didn’t have great RELATIONSHIP with God Proud heart – didn’t like getting discipled

Teen Application: PRIDE Pride – The Prideful Soul’s Guide pp. 17-18 Independence Not making time to be discipled / getting input Self-Righteousness (Cliques) Image conscious Not wanting to look bad in front of peers (TLC) Listening without hearing Eye contact Notes to review

King David

David’s Life 1 Samuel 161 God chooses another man 1 Samuel 1613 God anointed David as King He had the blessing of God He had the power of the Holy Spirit 1 Samuel 1728 Secure with God 1 Samuel 1736-37 David DID LOVE the Word of God Caused the courage and boldness of his heart 1 Samuel 1750 God blessed him 1 Samuel 1814 David was God centered His life got better and better

David’s Heart What describes where David ended up in his heart? Humble Bold Courageous Powerful in battle How did he get here? Cherished the Word of God (Psalm 197-8) Loved his RELATIONSHIP with God (Psalms!) How many did Saul write? Humble heart – let himself get discipled (Psalm 1415)

Teen Application: Humility How will we become? Humble Bold Courageous Powerful in battle How will we get here? Cherish the Word of God Love your RELATIONSHIP with God - Write & Sing! Humble heart – GET DISCIPLED!

King Solomon

Solomon’s Life David anointed him King Had potential to be the greatest King Was a great builder Built the temple and his palace DIDN’T build the spirituality of the people Ended up leading Israel DOWN Leads us to the Divided Kingdom…next class

Old Testament Time Line God’s People Form Class #2 God’s People Develop Class #3 God’s People Are Established Class #4 God’s People Are Blessed Class #5 God’s People Disobey Class #6 God’s People Return Class #7 God’s People Wait Class #8 ~ 1446 B.C. ~ 1406 B.C. ~ 1020 B.C. ~ 922 B.C. ~ 586 B.C. ~ 400 B.C. ~ 6 B.C. The Exodus Entering The Promised Land Anoint Saul as King Solomon Dies Jerusalem Falls Last Bible Book Written Jesus Christ is Born Period Covers: Period Covers: Period Covers: Period Covers: Period Covers: Period Covers: Period Covers: Abraham The Twelve Patriarchs Egyptian Slavery Moses 40 Years in the Desert Conquering the Land The Judges The United Kingdom Saul David Solomon The Divided Kingdom The Beginning of the Exile The Exile Life in Babylon Rebuilding Jerusalem Return to Jerusalem The Intertestamental Period B i b l e B o o k s C o v e r i n g T h i s T i m e P e r i o d THE LAW: (PENTATEUCH) Genesis Exodus 1—11 THE LAW: (PENTATEUCH) Exodus 11—ff Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy HISTORY Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 1—7 HISTORY 1 Samuel 8—ff 2 Samuel 1 Kings 1—11 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles 1—9 HISTORY 1 Kings 12—ff 2 Kings 2 Chronicles 10—ff HISTORY Lamentations (586 B.C.) Esther (460 B.C.) Ezra (458 B.C.) Nehemiah (445 B.C.) HISTORY (The Apocrypha) ISRAEL’S PROPHETS: Amos (770 B.C.) Hosea (735 B.C.) JUDAH’S PROPHETS: Obadiah (576 B.C.) Haggai (520 B.C.) Zechariah (520 B.C.) Malachi (444 B.C.) JUDAH’S PROPHETS: Isaiah (745 B.C.) Micah (725 B.C.) Jeremiah (629 B.C.) Zephaniah (625 B.C.) Nahum (614 B.C.) Habakkuk (605 B.C.) POETRY & WISDOM: Job POETRY & WISDOM: Psalms (Some) Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Songs OTHER PROPHET’S: Ezekiel (597-70 B.C.) Daniel (605—562 B.C.) OTHER PROPHET’S Joel (855 B.C.) Jonah (790 B.C.)

The End Read the rest of Kings and Chronicles, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Jeremiah, Zephaniah, Nahum, and Habakkuk. Next class will be September 7th!