Firm Foundations Lesson 28: Israel in the Promised Land Under Judges and Kings

Wandering The Israelites had been wandering for 40 years The Israelites had been wandering for 40 years Everyone who refused to believe the Lord had died Everyone who refused to believe the Lord had died Why? Why? Who was left? Who was left?

“Arise, go over this Jordan” Joshua 1:1-2 Joshua 1:1-2 Moses and Aaron died Moses and Aaron died New leader: Joshua New leader: Joshua Time to enter the promised land Time to enter the promised land Joshua 11:23 Joshua 11:23 Joshua died Joshua died God kept them safe for 40 years God kept them safe for 40 years God kept His promises God kept His promises

“…they forsook the LORD God of their fathers” Judges 2:7-13 Judges 2:7-13 First generation served the Lord First generation served the Lord Then turned to serve idols Then turned to serve idols God had driven out the idol worshippers God had driven out the idol worshippers …but look what His people became …but look what His people became Worshipped false gods Worshipped false gods It was really Satan in disguise! It was really Satan in disguise! Punishment! Punishment! Judges 2:14-15 Judges 2:14-15

“…the Lord raised up judges” God chose Judges to rule God chose Judges to rule Judges 2:16-19 Judges 2:16-19 …had to punish them …had to punish them …still loved them …still loved them Remember God’s promise in the garden? Remember God’s promise in the garden? God preserved Israel God preserved Israel Israel was God’s vehicle for delivering the Gospel Israel was God’s vehicle for delivering the Gospel

“…make us a king to judge us like all the nations.” Israel had the best king Israel had the best king …wanted a king like other nations …wanted a king like other nations Many kings ruled Many kings ruled Rehoboam, Abijam, Jehoshaphat, Josiah, Amon, etc. Rehoboam, Abijam, Jehoshaphat, Josiah, Amon, etc. Often led Israel into sin Often led Israel into sin

King David …the greatest and best known king …the greatest and best known king II Samuel 5:4 II Samuel 5:4 Truly loved the Lord, wanted to obey Truly loved the Lord, wanted to obey Prophet of God Prophet of God …wrote many parts of the Bible …wrote many parts of the Bible …was a shepherd …was a shepherd

The temple idea David’s palace David’s palace Beautiful: wood, stone, gold, & silver Beautiful: wood, stone, gold, & silver Nicer than the Lord’s house? David made plans to fix this! Nicer than the Lord’s house? David made plans to fix this! II Samuel 7:1-3 II Samuel 7:1-3 Pleased God Pleased God Through whom did God speak? Through whom did God speak?

“He shall build a house for My Name…” II Samuel 7:12-17 II Samuel 7:12-17 David’s son would be the builder David’s son would be the builder God’s promise God’s promise Savior would be from his family Savior would be from his family Descendant would rule forever Descendant would rule forever God never forgot God never forgot

Solomon built the temple temple David prepared the materials David prepared the materials I Chronicles 22:5-6 I Chronicles 22:5-6 David gave instruction to Solomon David gave instruction to Solomon I Chronicles 29:26-28 I Chronicles 29:26-28 Solomon became king Solomon became king II Chronicles 2:1, 5:1 II Chronicles 2:1, 5:1 No further need for a tabernacle. Why not? No further need for a tabernacle. Why not? Had features like the tabernacle Had features like the tabernacle Rooms, curtain, etc. Rooms, curtain, etc. God entered the temple God entered the temple People worshipped God People worshipped God Only high priest could enter inner room, through sacrifice Only high priest could enter inner room, through sacrifice Yearly sacrifice – never forget sin Yearly sacrifice – never forget sin

Many kings ruled Solomon died Solomon died His children argued over who should be king His children argued over who should be king God split Israel into two tribes God split Israel into two tribes 10 northern tribes: Israel 10 northern tribes: Israel 2 southern tribes: Judah 2 southern tribes: Judah

Conclusion Many years of Israel’s history covered Many years of Israel’s history covered Joshua  David = 400 years Joshua  David = 400 years David  all kings = 400 more years David  all kings = 400 more years Many parts of the Bible covered Many parts of the Bible covered Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, I Samuel, II Samuel, I Kings, II Kings Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, I Samuel, II Samuel, I Kings, II Kings