#85. Captivity.#--What a contrast between Israel marching triumphantly into the land, and Israel (and later on, Judah) marching out of the land in chains and humiliation! Through faith they conquered Jericho, and through lack of faith they themselves were at last conquered, and taken off into a land of shame and sorrow.
How much longer did it last than the Kingdom of Israel?
Under what king did Judah reach the maximum of her power?
Name the next king who ruled the nation in the fear of God.
How did Ahaz provoke the Lord to anger especially?
Who was probably the best of all the kings of Judah?
How did the son of Hezekiah act when he came to the throne?
What particularly evil deed did he do in connection with the temple?
Under what king did Judah enjoy great reforms?
How far did Josiah try to extend his reforms?
Name some of the nations who opposed Israel and Judah?
Would these nations have succeeded had God's people been loyal to him?
Give the names of two great prophets of Judah.
How long did Isaiah continue to prophesy?
Mention the contrast between God's people marching in to and out of the land.
What was the cause of their final disaster?
Old Testament Division--Fourth Period (Concluded)
Ahab and Jezebel, and Ahaziah, rulers; Elijah and Elisha, prophets. See Lesson 8.
#Notable Events# in the life of Elijah. Challenged Ahab (1 Kings 17:1). Sought solitude at Cherith (1 Kings 17:2-7). Dwelt with the widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17:8-24). Entered great contest with prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:1-40). Offered a prayer for rain (1 Kings 18:41-46). Took flight in despondency to Beersheba (1 Kings 19:1-8). Received revelation from God at Horeb (1 Kings 19:9-21). Rebuked Ahab and Jezebel for unlawfully taking Naboth's vineyard (1 Kings 21:1-29). Declared judgment upon Ahaziah (2 Kings 1:1-18). Carried from earth in a chariot of fire, his prophet's mantle falling upon Elisha (2 Kings 2:1-18). Reappears on the Mount of Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36).
#PLACES.#--Samaria, Brook Cherith, Zarephath, Mt. Carmel, Beersheba, Horeb, Mt. of Transfiguration.
#SIGNIFICANCE OF EVENTS.#--The contest of true religion with heathen beliefs is brought to a sharp focus in Elijah's time; and the battle-line there drawn so sharply has ever been a challenge for Christian courage in later days.
