1. 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

2. 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 ( B.C.)
Daniel (605—562 B.C.)
OTHER PROPHET’S
Joel (855 B.C.)
Jonah (790 B.C.)

3. 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

4. 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

5. Tonight’s class…

6. 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

7. King Saul

8. 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: 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

9. 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

10. Teen Application: PRIDE
Pride – The Prideful Soul’s Guide pp
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

11. King David

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

13. 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)

14. 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!

15. King Solomon

16. 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

17. 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 ( B.C.)
Daniel (605—562 B.C.)
OTHER PROPHET’S
Joel (855 B.C.)
Jonah (790 B.C.)

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