Old Testament Questions and Notes

Come Follow Me Reading Lesson 16: Joshua 9-22 Chapter 9: https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/josh/9?lang=eng The Gibeonites by craft obtain a league with Israel—Joshua makes them servants to the congregation of Israel. Some of the inhabitants around Israel dressed up in old attire, brought moldy bread and old wine, and they convinced Joshua that they were travelers that heard the fame of the God of Israel and came to abide with them. They entered into a league or a contract. Because of that, Israel did not slay them, because they’d promised not to. But they were given menial jobs in the land. Chapter 10: https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/josh/10?lang=eng Israel defeats the Amorites and their allies, and the Lord casts stones from heaven upon them—The sun and moon stand still—Many kings and cities are destroyed—The Lord fought for Israel. Vs 8 The people in Gibeon petitioned Joshua for help, because all the surrounding nations came u...

Come Follow Me: Thoughts to Keep in Mind: The Historical Books  (between 21 and 22) The historical books tell a story: Joshua through Esther. The perspective of the children of Israel, God’s covenant people is found in their faith in the Lord. They saw His hand in their lives and His intervention in the affairs of their nation. This spiritual perspective is part of what makes the Old Testament historical books so valuable to those who are seeking to build their own faith in God. Context with which we can weigh and value our scripture reading: How does it fit in God’s plan of salvation? How does it fit with what you know about the nature of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ? How does it fit with revealed truths in other scriptures or with the teachings of living prophets? And how does it fit with the whisperings of the Spirit to your own heart and mind? Some truths were lost from our current Bible; some truths were purposefully taken out; and some truths that are in the bra...

Come Follow Me Lesson 21: Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34 Introduction: Deuteronomy=Repetition of the Law. Moses began his earthly ministry on a mountain. How do our missionaries do the same thing? How do we? How did the revelation Moses received on the mountain help the Israelites prepare for the Promised Land? How does the temple prepare us for eternal life? In Deuteronomy we find Moses’s final instructions, reminders, exhortations, and pleadings with the Israelites. How can his teachings also help us to learn to love God, obey Him, and be loyal to Him? This preparation is what we need to enter into Eternal Life, the Everlasting Promise Land. Personal Study Introduction: How can I more fully turn my heart to the Lord? What can I do to ensure that prosperity will not turn me from God? Deuteronomy 6:4–7 The First Great Commandment. Love of God should proceed all else. We should witness of Him everywhere we go whenever and however we can. Deuteronomy 8:2–5 The Lo...