Chapter 3

Sing the song of the books of the Old Testament

2. Fill in the 5 spaces with the dates in Figure 3.3.

3. Draw a house of the books of the Old Testament. Write the names.
up to Joshua.

Because the text attributes the authorship to Joshua.

same.
There are 2 verses that support this version Joshua 18:9 - 24-26.
The dates of his death coincide with the writing of the book.
The narration of the events shows that Josue lived in that context.
 5. In the Hebrew scriptures, which 4 books were called the prophets
previous ones? Why?
- Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel (as a single book) and 1 and 2 Kings (as a single book)
only book
Because they record the fulfillment of what God prophesied He would do through
Abraham.
6. What is the purpose of the book of Joshua?
The main purpose of Joshua is to show that God fulfills His promise.
Also, Joshua shows that God judges the sin of all nations,
like those of Canaan, and not only to Israel.

7. How is the principle of mercy applied before the judgment to the Canaanites?
the mercy of God is with those who worship Him, honor Him, God is with those
that they do not raise altars to other gods. Canaan has deviated, no longer worships God.
true and the mercy of God departed from them.

8. Were the wars in Canaan simply between Israel and the Canaanites?
Explain.
This war was God's judgment for being sidelined, it was not an easy war.
a punishment

9. Describe the location and strength of most cities in Canaan.

The cities in Canaan were often built on hills,
surrounded by tall walls.
Most people in Canaan lived in safe cities. The cities
cananeas were frequently built on hills and surrounded by high
and thick walls. They had water and food, it seemed difficult for Israel to be able to
defeat them.

10. Describa a Él, a Asera y a Baal. ( 10 y 11 contestadas juntas)

11. Describe the gods of the Canaanites.
He was their chief god, and they called him father bull and creator.
Asera, the 'wife' of El.
Baal, chief son of El, which means 'lord' (1 K 18). The Canaanites believed that
Baal reigned as king of the gods. They also believed that Baal controlled the sky, the
land and the birth of children.
The stories of Canaan told that the gods were cruel and wicked. Many
The religious customs of the Canaanites reflected the nature of their gods.
Archaeologists believe that these people sacrificed their children, had religious prostitutes and
they worshiped snakes.

12. Summarize Joshua's background.

Joshua was called Hoshea, but Moses changed his name, which means 'the Lord.
salvation,” Joshua was a well-prepared man, he was a slave, he witnessed the miracles with the
the people of Israel, lived through all the processes alongside the people, Joshua guided them to victory
the Israelites in Rephidim while Moses prayed, was part of the 12 spies and declared
 that if they could conquer the promised land, he saw a generation die in the
sinner desert, and he was filled with the Spirit of God.

13. What are the 3 parts of the book of Joshua?

Entry to Canaan
Conquest of Canaan
Division of Canaan

14. What lesson does Rahab teach us about faith?

Many times we expect people to be very perfect, or we have a
a profile to say who will attain the mercy of God and who will not, but this story leads us
It shows that only faith is enough to attain mercy.

15. Do you or your church have a monument or reminder of faith? Please explain.
If perhaps many people who have received divine healing, or a transformation but
miraculous exaggeration, seeing the lives of those people every day reminds me of the power
healer, the transforming power of God.

16. Make a list of 4 things that reminded the Israelites that they were in
Canaan
They built a stone monument that reminded them that God separated the
waters of the Jordan River.
They celebrated Passover to remember God's rescue from Egypt.
They circumcised all the males in Gilgal, which showed that they were the people.
Saint of God.
They stopped receiving the manna. This caused them to eat the crops that were grown.
on earth.

17. Explain the lesson of Joshua 5:13-14.

God showed him that He was with him at all times and that the battles were not going to
fight alone, because those plans were not his, they were given by God.

18. Is he doing his work or the work of God? Explain.

The success of everything we do is based on obedience to God and in power.
from God, we are only servants who have to listen to God
they want to do with their people and obey are not of us the people who
We are in charge, therefore we follow orders and comply with them.

19. Describe what happened in Jericho.

God showed them the supernatural power He had, helping them to conquer that land with
specific orders but a woman disobeyed and because of that disobedience, of that
sin could not prevail against Ai, the sin of a person is the destruction of a
God's perfect plan, later God helped them and they conquered Ai and allowed them.
keeping some things, everything has its time.
 20. List 3 miracles that God performed to help Israel defeat the
Canaanites
- In the battle with the Amorites, God gave more hours of light after the prayer of
Joshua.
God made it rain stones on the enemies
a good military plan.

21. According to the Jews, who wrote Judges?

- The Jewish Talmud names Samuel as the author of Judges.

22. Explain the cycle of failure of Israel.

Israel was immersed in this circle:

All this is due to the disobedience; they did not completely evict the Canaanites.
they were influenced by pagan customs of worshiping other gods, they prayed to God for
freedom, God raised a judge who freed them, serving God for a time and then
they were once again allowing themselves to be influenced

23. Describe the cycle of Israel during the time of Gideon.

First of all, Israel sinned against God
Secondly, God allowed the Midianites to rule over them for a time.
they mistreated, stole their crops and livestock, the Israelites had to hide.
Third, Israel prayed for repentance and God sent Gideon to liberate them.

24. Mencione 6 jueces importantes de Israel y cuente algo sobre cada uno.
Otoniel
Aod
Deborah
Gideon
Abimelech
Jephthah
Samson

25. Name 5 judges that Hebrews 11 mentions.

Barac Samson
Jephthah Samuel
Gideon
26. Complete the table of Figure 3.17. Read the passage from the Scripture.
corresponding to each judge, and then, based on the life of that judge, conclude with
at least one principle applicable to today's believers.

Judge Principles drawn from his life and applied to us Judges

Otoniel The wrath of God is kindled against His people when 3:7-11
pecan. God forgives and frees his people when they
repent and cry out to Him.
Great leaders sometimes come from great families of
faith, like that of Caleb and Othaniel. The success of Othaniel was
because the Spirit of the Lord was dwelling in him.

Aod Many times we as Christians do 3:12-30

selection of people according to our way of thinking
but God does not do it that way, this man was left-handed and was
cause of discrimination but above all, God them
used.

Deborah God will use anything to keep us in the 4-5

gap, we must not overlook that God does
as he deems appropriate and we just have to obey.

Gideon This man was called for his daily work, not 6-8
is in another outstanding thing, God is watching over
how we carry out our daily responsibilities.

Abimelech We don't have to do things in our own strength. 9

or thoughts to be in a leadership position,
because all the decisions we make outside of the
the will of God will have a consequence.

Jephthah We have to take care of our heart as this one did. 10:6 - 12:7
man, despite the sinful context in which he
this man developed, he did not get contaminated and did not let himself
influence like the people did.

Samson We can have a lot of talent and skills, but if not 13-16
We are obedient to God, everything will go well for us, and God will not...
will not help us at all.

Abimelech was a figure in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Judges. He was the son of Gideon and became a king of Shechem after killing his seventy half-brothers to eliminate rivals to the throne. His rule was marked by tyranny and conflict, and eventually, he faced rebellion. In the end, Abimelech died when a woman dropped a millstone on his head from a tower during a siege, leading him to order his armor-bearer to kill him to avoid the shame of being killed by a woman.

Son of Gideon
I seek to be a leader and convinced his half-brothers to choose him as leader.
He ordered the murder of the brothers, the sons of Gideon, to avoid problems in his
leadership.
He had a very fierce battle because some people turned against him.
because they realized the truth.
He died from a woman's stone, and he killed himself so that it wouldn't be said that a woman...
I had killed him, he was so proud that even on the day of his death he...
demonstrated.
 God punished this man and the inhabitants of Shechem because of sin.

28. What confusing thought do you see in Judges 17:3,13? Make an application.
about this.
Thinking that we help the servants of God will bring us more blessing, or to make a
image or channel of blessing when the only means is God, only he blesses through
his mercy. He had idolized a human or was hoping for a blessing for venerating a
human.

29. Why was the tribe of Benjamin mostly destroyed?

for a war that broke out because some men killed others and the tribe of
Benjamin did not want to hand them over, so the Israelites gathered and destroyed them.
They swore not to give their daughters in marriage.

30. Why is it amazing to see Ruth in the lineage of Jesus?

The Law prohibited him from being part of Israel (Dt 23:3). His story teaches us that God
pleases to show mercy to people from all nations. Ruth, like Rahab,
was gentle.

31. How do we know that Ruth lived during the time of the judges?
The first verse of Ruth begins, 'It came to pass in the days when the judges ruled...'
Thus we see that the story of Ruth took place during the time of the judges.

32. Why did Naomi want to be called Mara?

The name Noemi means 'sweet' in Hebrew, but in contrast, life for her was
bitter. Her husband, Elimelech, died in Moab, and her two sons who married with
women of Moab: Orpah and Ruth died. So the life of "Sweet" (Naomi) became very
unpleasant. So Noemi said, "Do not call me Noemi, but call me Mara," which
it means 'bitter'

33. Dé 3 razones por las que el libro de Rut es especiales

Ruth is one of the two biblical books named after a woman. The other is Esther.
The story of Ruth shines like a star in the dark times of the judges.
It shows that God loves the Gentiles and wants to save them.

34. Why did Naomi return to Judah?

Noemí was widowed and lost her two sons. Both of them and her husband died in
Moab. Since the famine in Judah had ended, she decided to return to Bethlehem, to
to live his last years in solitude.

35. Summarize the responsibilities of a redeeming relative like Boaz.

Marry a widow and provide an heir for the brother or relative who had one.
dead
Redeem a relative who has been sold as a slave
To redeem or reacquire the land that a poor relative may have sold to someone outside
of the family
Avenge the murder of a relative
 36. Relate what Booz did for Ruth with what Christ did for us.
The only one who could redeem our sins was Jesus, he met the conditions, man
spotless, full of love, obedient to the plan of his father. Jesus redeemed us and gave us the
freedom.

37. How did Ruth show that she wanted Boaz to marry her? (Ruth 4:7)
Ruth lay at the feet of Boaz, to show him that she wanted him to marry her. Boaz
He spread the edge of his cloak over her. This custom was a symbol that demonstrated
that he was willing to marry her, to protect her and to take care of her.

38. What sign demonstrated that Booz was free to redeem Ruth and her property?
the sandal of the relative who transferred the right of redemption was a custom for
to publicly demonstrate that the purchase rights had been transferred.

39. How is Ruth related to Jesus?

They are related through genealogy because Boaz and Ruth gave birth to Obed and Obed had
a son named Isai, Isai was the father of David and God fulfilled the promise of Abraham.
through David because Jesus came into the world through the lineage of David.

40. What 2 time periods does it cover?

The first book of Samuel covers approximately 100 years, from the birth of
Samuel until the death of Saul (1105-1010 BC)
Thus, 1 Samuel is the historical link between the judges and the kings of Israel.

What are the 3 changes in leadership covered in 1 Samuel?

Elijah to Samuel
Samuel to Saul
Saul to David

42. Resuma 2 propósitos de 1 Samuel.

Israel changes judges for a king.
Samuel contrasts the desire of God and the desire of Israel.
Saul's disobedience provokes God's rejection.

The Philistines had superior military technology, including iron weapons.

There was no unit in Israel, Samson did not use the power of God in a way
correct.
Israel also could not defeat the Philistines for another reason. They had no blacksmiths.
13:19-22), and they needed them to make swords, spears, and even tools of
farm. The Philistines, however, knew how to use iron.

44. Fill in the blanks in Figure 3.24.

 45. Who are the 4 main characters of 1 Samuel?
Eli, Samuel, Saul, and David

46. What great mistake did Eli make with his family?
He did not teach his children to honor God. Even when it was an order, a counsel, an order.
next.

47. What does the boy Samuel teach us about the capacity that children have to
to know God?
When we teach a child to know Jesus, he will honor God at all times and
your heart will be burning to fulfill his will. It's time to stop delaying
to the children with games in the churches and to provoke a meeting between Jesus and the children.

48. How did God judge the house of Eli?

The glory of God departed from Israel because of sin; they were in a battle.
against the Philistines and they stole the ark and also killed the 2 sons of Eli, because of
this news Eli also passed away.

49. What can church leaders learn today from Eli's mistake and judgment?
WE CANNOT WALK COVERING SIN FOR ANYONE, many times the sin is committed
error of us making our eyes squinty when we know that God does not dwell among the
sin, we put people in positions that we know are not suitable for the role not because of their
capabilities because the capacity is given by God, if not why his relationship with God is not
good.

50. Who was the last judge of Israel?

Samuel was the last of the judges who ruled Israel.

51. Where are Dan, Beersheba, and Ramah?

Israel, Judea……. I am not sure about this answer, pastor.
 52. Can attending a Bible institute help leaders? Explain.
If it helps to have the necessary knowledge and be able to serve the brothers of the
correct way, besides correcting and encouraging others in the right way, but the
knowledge should not replace the presence of God in the leader, nor the pursuit of
wisdom of God.

53. Mention at least 2 good things that Samuel did during his
ministry.
He built an altar in Ramah
The ark returned to Israel

54. Why did Israel want a king?

The people of Israel wanted to have a king because the other nations had one. Samuel did not want it.
this for the nation, for God was their King.

55. Was the people rejecting God and Samuel? (1 Samuel 8:7-8) Explain.
Israel fell into the same thing again, allowing itself to be influenced by what it saw in others.
regions or towns, set aside God knowing that He governed them, provided them with everything,
They did not heed God's advice through Samuel and decided to have a king.

56. How can Samuel's example encourage today's pastors?

Samuel was a man who obeyed God, who trained more people, did not let
your knowledge will separate you from the presence of God, in addition to this he always
It depends on God; all the successes in the ministry of him were because he depended on God.

What sinful attitude caused Saul's disobedience?

- Orgullo - Vanagloria - Autodependencia - Habilidoso -Elocuente - BUEN LÍDE

58. What is the correct order of these leaders: Saul, Gideon, David, Samuel?
Gideon
Samuel
Saul
David

59. How does the lesson that the old prophet learned apply to you?
All human skills will not give me victories in the midst of my weaknesses or in
the ministry, but it will be the anointing of God and it is given according to the purity of
our heart, we can be the best eloquent leaders, good speakers, social and
many more characteristics of a good secular leader but if we do not have the presence of
God, we are lost, we are not going to achieve anything.

60. How do we learn to trust in God?

We learn to trust in God when we spend time in His presence, when we do not depend
from our forces, not his, we hope for a miracle as the first and last option
We do not depend on anyone because He has shown us that He is the All-Powerful.
 61. What event made David a national hero?
David killed Goliath and the people sang at the parties, 'Saul struck down his thousands, and David'
to her ten thousand
David is anointed by God.

62. How did David's best friend help him?

Jonathan, son of Saul and heir to the throne, became David's best friend and helped him to
escape from the palace.

63. What principle illustrates David's attitude toward Saul? Make an application.
David had the opportunity to kill Saul but he did not do it because he knew that he did not
He could do it because God took care of him and guided him if God had not told him.
that he would kill him, he would not do it, besides it shows us the character of an anointed leader
love that only God can place in your heart, a character of doing good and not acting out of
impulses.

64. Why did God not speak to Saul?

Why did Saul seek him when he needed him, not at all times, God wants him to
let's seek at all times not only in times of distress or trials.

65. Why doesn't God allow us to seek spiritual help through spirits?
the healers, or the deceased ancestors? Explain.
God is jealous and does not allow us to seek or invoke demons, He is the only one and
true God, He can do everything, we cannot walk trusting in words or things
satanic .... we have an all-powerful God.

66. How do you think David strengthened himself in the Lord? Make an application.
about this.
God gave David strength to move forward, nowadays God gives us strength.
to move forward despite all the problems we may have and when we
We feel embraced by God, we feel strength to move forward and not stop.

67. How did Saul's life end?

The life of the first king of Israel ended in defeat, shame, and suicide (1 Sam 31:1-6).
He was a good leader over the inheritance of God (1 Sam 10:1).
68. What future battle will be fought in Megiddo?
The battle of Armageddon.