What’s Happening in 6th Grade Religion, Week of 5/14-5/18
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Heads up! Test, Chapter 18 on Monday, 5/21.
Homework:
Show What You Know, p. 216; Chapter Review Test, p. 218. Due in class on 5/17.
Memory Verse:
Gossip is no good! It causes hard feelings and comes between friends.
Don’t trust violent people. They will mislead you to do the wrong thing. (Proverbs 16:28, 29)
Study Guide, Chapter 18:
- What prophet said that worship must lead people to act with justice?
- What book tells of a messenger who would prepare the way for repentance and true worship?
- What book presents the hope for the survival of the Jewish people and the return of David’s kingdom?
- What book uses images to show the people the need for true repentance?
- What book gives insight into the long years of Babylonian exile and Persian domination?
- What book is a mixture of fact and fiction designed to offer hope and comfort to a defeated people?
- What book is about a wealthy Jew living in Nineveh, and God’s providence in his life?
- In what book is providence the principal theme when God saves his people from tier enemies.
- What is the symbolism for Christians of the story of Jonah?
- How do the Jews celebrate the deeds of God’s people who refused to give up their faith?
- What political party favored the acceptance of Greek culture?
- Which party did NOT favor the acceptance of Greek culture?
- How long did one day’s supply of oil last during the re-dedication of the Temple?
- During whose reign did disagreements result in the formation of the three groups within the Hasidim?
- To whom did Judea finally lose its independence?
- Why do Jews celebrate Hanukkah?
- What is the name of the celebration of Queen Esther’s heroism in saving God’s people?
- Who was the first Jewish king in Judah after 587 BC? He was also the high priest. Was this a good thing?
- Who was Herod interested in pleasing more than anyone else?
Short answer:
19. Describe some ways biblical writers have used storytelling to help the people understand their relationship with God. (Note the plural. Give at least two.)
20. Compare the symbolic story of Jonah to the Resurrection of Christ. (Be specific!)