Lesson 5, Activity 3

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Review Questions

These questions are designed to help you review important material covered in the lecture.

  1. What qualifications for kingship are revealed in the Old Testament?
  2. Describe the functions of Old Testament kings.
  3. What expectations were established in the Old Testament for future kings?
  4. How did Jesus meet the qualifications for kingship?
  5. How does Jesus fulfill the functions of the office of king?
  6. Explore how Jesus satisfies the Old Testament expectations for the future messianic king.
  7. How does Jesus build his kingdom?
  8. Describe the ways Jesus governs his people within his kingdom.
  9. How has Jesus already conquered his enemies, and what will he do when he returns?

Application Questions

Application questions are appropriate for written assignments or as topics for group discussions. For written assignments, it is recommended that answers not exceed one page in length.

  1. In the Old Testament, kings who feared God and followed his precepts benefited the nations they ruled. How does fearing God and following his precepts benefit those in your sphere of influence today?
  2. How can you deepen your dependence on God rather than relying on human strategies in your current circumstances?
  3. Are you more likely to employ justice or mercy when dealing with others’ wrongs against you? Is one more important than the other? Explain your answer.
  4. How has your personal faithfulness and/or unfaithfulness to God affected those around you?
  5. What are some ways you have experienced the freedom and victory God has given you over your enemies?
  6. How can we show our commitment to God’s covenant and law amongst our families, friends, colleagues, and others?
  7. What can we learn from Jesus’ demonstrations of justice, mercy, and faithfulness during his earthly ministry, and how should we apply these lessons to our lives today?
  8. What are some things you are looking forward to when Jesus consummates his kingdom at his return?
  9. How can you make seeking God’s kingdom the main goal in your life?
  10. What are some helpful strategies we can use in our battles with sin?
  11. Is it important to include a warning of judgment in our presentations of the gospel to unbelievers? Why or why not?
  12. What is the most significant thing you learned in this lesson?