SALVATION HISTORY

(GRADE 11 FIRST SEMESTER)

NAME OF STUDENT: NICOLE FATIMA L. INSONG SECTION: OUR LADY OF CANDLES
DATE RECEIVED: AUGUST 31, 2021 DATE SUBMITTED: SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

III. POINTS FOR REFLECTION

1. Why encounter with the word of God is necessary as a student of Salvation History?

The study of the Salvation History inaugurates the discussion regarding the personal redeeming
action of God within humankind. Scrutinizing this Salvation history of God will help me to
comprehend the activities of God in-depth; initiating from the narrative of the garden of Adan
and Eve ongoing to Moses and concluding to the resurrection of Jesus; with the help of this
history or scriptures, It will enable me in gaining knowledge much more about principles of the
foundation of the Church's whole celestial activity and purpose. It has an unmistakable impact
on our lives and missions as members of the Church. Concluding, It's requisite to Christianity, I
reckon, considering it's understood that portion of Jesus' vocation was to bring about this much-
needed redemption in some manner. Consequently, his crucifixion and reincarnation would not
be considered as having the same significance if the salvation of history is not disclosed or
significant.

IV. INTEGRATION

1. Why is there salvation? Why it becomes a history?

The view of history as found in the Bible is called salvation history because the events that as
recounted in the Bible are regarded in it is as God’s acts for the salvation of the world.

Cult/Dasal:
Write a prayer asking for guidance to read and know the Bible by heart.

O Lord, my God, help me to trust you with my decisions and my future. Let me lean on you with
all my heart instead of relying on my own imperfect understanding. Give me clear guidance in
my life, Lord. As I submit myself to you, I know that you will direct my paths and I can have
confidence that your direction is always the best way to go. Hear my prayer, Father.
 LESSON 1: “THE BIBLE ASTHE WORD OF GOD”

ACTIVITY 1:
POINTS FOR REFLECTION:
Instruction: Reflect and answer briefly the following questions below. Write your answer on the
space provided.

1. What is your favorite Bible story? What do you like about it?

Job’s story. Because even though he have lost everything he didn’t condemn God, he trusted
and remained faithful even though the evil tempted him with everything. He remained good to
God throughout his testing’s.

2. Are those events truly the word of God? Explain.

Yes, because God is the author of the Sacred Scripture because He inspired its human authors;
He acts in them and by means of them.

ACTIVITY 3:
Instruction: Reflect and answer briefly the following questions below.
Creed/Aral:
1. God must have some reasons why He inspired the human authors to write the Bible. Can
you name some?
Jeremiah, Lemuel, Ezekiel, and Bart D. Erhman

2. In five sentences, write your own understanding of the Bible as the Word of God.
As we all know, Bible is a holy book which contain the words of God. It is made to help us be a
good person in the eyes of God and His creations. There are circumstances when we can’t
distinguish right from wrong things, thus it will help see the good things and know the right
things. It is the light of our path. A Holy Book that could keep us in the right path.

Code/Asal:
BIBLE INTERVIEW. Interview two adult Christians. Ask them what they think about the Bible.
Write a brief report on each interview.

1. Name of first interviewee: Primrose Lantaca

Occupation: Collage Student
This person thinks the Bible is …
“What I think about the Christian Bible is that Jesus is the only one who can save us away from
sins. He is our salvation. Religion can’t save you, your faith to him can. Reading Bible can change
lives.”
2. Name of second interviewee: Copernicus Genilla
Occupation: Student

This person thinks the Bible is …

The Bible is not a book. It is a divine mercy. I thought of it as the foundation of my theological
knowledge. Perhaps, a part of me knows that some of the personality I show to the people
around was merely influenced by it. Many have misunderstood the context of it simply because
they grew in different surroundings with different religious beliefs. Days after days, I realized
that the Bible is no longer a book, but a divine entity, whatever that means. After all, it is not the
Bible that matters, but the one’s way into reading it and how they comprehend the message
behind every text.

3. Base on the interview you have gathered, would you agree that the Bible is truly the word of
God?
Yes

Cult/Dasal:
Write your prayer of commitment to read the Bible for at least 15 minutes daily.
Dear God, help me to be a better Christian. Help me to live a life that is pleasing to you. May you
strengthen my faith and bless my life. Amen.

ACTIVITY 4:
Instruction: Reflect and answer briefly the following questions below

Creed/Aral:
Through a concept map, identify and explain the purpose of the Bible.

A mirror reflecting God Knowledge of sin

Purposes of Reveals to man who s/he is

Restrain evil
the Bible

Guides us to the regeneration

Shadow of good things
into the good works
Code/Asal:

Purchase a personal Bible or install a Bible App in your phone. Try to read at least one passage of your
choice. Then, answer the following questions:

1. How important is the Bible to you?

The Bible is the most important role in life, the Bible shows us God’s character and provides us God’s
revelation of himself to his people. It’s an amazingly detailed and well-preserved picture of an ancient
culture. The Bible can help us understand who we are based on the descriptions and stories of people
who lived two to four millennia ago.

2. How often do you read the Bible? Why?

I don’t really read the Bible, I stopped reading it since my mental health started.

3. Do you also try to encourage other people to read the Bible?

Yes, even though I don’t read the Bible I still encourage some of my friends to read the Bible.

Cult/Dasal: Praying the Message

Read Hebrews 6:4-5. Pray over with the verse. Then write a short reflection about it in the box below.

My reflection about the verse of Hebrews 6:4-5 is that it has a good note to introduce this most
controversial section of Scripture which has caused many believers considerable distress. It is
unfortunate that some believers struggle and agonize under the misconception that, although they
desire to walk with God, they have regressed beyond some “point of no return” and can never again
walk in fellowship with Him. If you have a heartfelt longing to live for Jesus Christ that desire alone
shows that your heart has not been hardened to Him! All that remains is for you to turn to Him in
commitment and submission, and to resume your progress toward maturity.

LESSON 2: “THE CREATION”

ACTIVITY 5:
1. Do you believe that everything God created is good? Why?
Yes, because as we can see every living and non-living creature are pleasing in our eyes.

2. What is the direct/main message of the creation story?

It’s a proof that the Lord exists and everything He made is special and made in His image.
Creed/Aral:

How did God reveal in the whole Genesis 1:1-2:4? How did He do it?

God created everything out of nothing, He spoke the universe into existence, was pleased with
everything He created, and God made living things already mature, ready to reproduce.

Cult/Dasal: Stargazing

3. Write your insights below.

While I was gazing up in the sky, the stars are just one of the many objects that can be seen by the
human eyes. Then a thought came in my mind that God is really amazing he made such a beautiful art
that’s really pleasing in our eyes. He made such an amazing view that we see every day and am so
grateful for that

LESSON 3: “THE GARDEN OF EDEN and THE CREATION

OF THE FIRST MAN and WOMAN”
ACTIVITY 6:
Cult/Dasal: Praying the Message

1. How does it feel? Freeing yourself from the worldly things and listening to the beauty of nature
though your family members?
It felt really nice and refreshing. Listening to the beauty of nature with your family are showing
the attitude of openness and respect. It felt like comfort and paradise that I would love to do
every day.

Have you experienced paradise? In what way?

Yes, laying on my bed peaceful with my cats.

LESSON 4: “THE FALL OF MAN”

ACTIVITY 7:
Instruction: Reflect and answer briefly the following questions below.
TIME TO REFLECT:
Creed/Aral: Answer the following questions briefly, write your answer on the space provided.
1. What is sin?
Is an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law.
2. Why there is sin? Why do people commit sin?
Sin was exposed since the time of Adam and Eve, wherein the serpent tricked them to eat the
forbidden fruit of the Garden of Eden. People commit sin because it benefits the sinner in any
way (monetarily, politically, and emotionally.)

3. What are the consequences of sin into the world?

When Adam and Eve sinned by eating the forbidden fruit, it is written in stone that their
generation will suffer the way they did as it is punishment for not obeying God.

Code/Asal:
Identify at least 5 sins that you always do and write the reason why your do it.
1. Not reading the Bible - I often forget the Bible and sometimes it makes me lazy to read it.
2. Not doing any chores – It makes me really tired.
3. Ignoring people – I hate talking to people especially when I’m not in the mood.
4. Cursing – I say it when I’m pissed.
5. Not praying – I often forget to pray especially when I’m really tired.

Cult/Dasal: Praying the Message

1. Reflect and recall all the sins that you have committed and write it in any paper, find a quiet
place and prayerfully pray the ACT of Contrition and burn your sins.

FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS TO ANSWER:

1. How does it feel after the activity?

It felt like I just lost a hundred pounds of anguish. I almost cried while writing all of my sins, it
was nice expressing my feelings in a piece of paper and I’m so relieved that we had that activity
since I got no one to talk to.

4. Write a CONTRITION PRAYER, heartily asking sorry for all the sins that you have committed.

Dear our beloved all mighty

I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe you died for my sins and rose
from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite you to come into my heart and life. I want to trust
and follow you as my Lord and Savior.

Lord Jesus, for too long I’ve kept you out of my life. I know that I am a sinner and that I cannot
save myself. No longer will I close the door when I hear you knocking. By faith I gratefully receive
your gift of salvation. I am ready to trust you as my Lord and Savior. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for
coming to earth. I believe you are the Son of God who died on the cross for my sins and rose
from the dead on the third day. Thank you for bearing my sins and giving me the gift of eternal
life. I believe your words are true. Come into my heart, Lord Jesus, and be my Savior. O Lord,
Jesus Christ, Redeemer and Savior, forgive my sins, just as you forgave Peter’s denial and those
who crucified you. Count not my transgressions, but, rather, my tears of repentance. Remember
 not my iniquities, but, more especially, my sorrow for the offenses I have committed against
you. I long to be true to Your Word, and pray that you will love me and come to make your
dwelling place within me. I promise to give you praise and glory in love and service all the days
of my life. Amen.

LESSON 5: “CAIN AND ABEL”

ACTIVITY 8:
Instruction: Reflect and answer briefly the following questions below.

TIME TO REFLECT:

Creed/Aral: Based from the readings above write the differences and similarities of Abel and Cain. Write
your answer on the Venn diagram.

DIFFERENCES SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES

Abel, a generous The similarities of Cain and Can is arrogant-

Abel is that they are the
shepherd, offered son of Adam and Eve. They
vindictive attitude is
the fattest of his served the same God and evidenced in the
they were brothers.
sheep as an murder of his
oblation to God. brother, Abel.

Code/Asal:

1. What characteristic/s of the brothers CAIN and ABEL that you also have? Who among the two?
And Why?
I have the characteristics of the two brothers, because sometimes I’m kind and generous and
somehow sometimes I have this vindictive attitude. I hate and I’m trying my best to change it.

2. “BE A BROTHER’S KEEPER” – Study the given situations. Tell what you, as a responsible Christian,
will do in each situation and why.

Situation #1: You catch your brothers smoking in his room. Smoking is against your parents’ rule.

If I catch my brother smoking in his room, first I will talk to him wholeheartedly because our parent’s do
not allow us to do smoking. I will explain to my brother that smoking is bad for his health as well as to
the people around him. I wouldn’t tell our parents about it first, but if I catch my brother’s unwanted
behavior again telling our parents is the last thing that I will do.

Situation #2: Your older sister is about to go out on a date with a guy who you know is married man.

Inform my older sister of her consequences. If she knows that he is a married man, she will have to face
the aftermath because the wife wouldn't be pleased with the fact that he is going out on a date while he
has a family. I would also tell her to drop the date because it's not worth it ruining someone’s family.

Situation #3: After an argument with his parents, your friend tells you that he still plans to go out with
his Barkada even if his parents did not allow him to.

I would scold him and ask him if it’s right to disrespect his parents that way. And if he doesn’t listen to
me ill just let him, because I don’t have the right to stop him it’s not my intention to take his freedom
away.

LESSON 6: “THE ARK OF NOAH AND THE GREAT FLOOD”

ACTIVITY 9:
1. How long did the rain last during the time of the flood?
40 days
2. What mountain did the Ark come to rest on?
Mount Ararat
3. What two birds did Noah send out to see if the land was drying up?
A raven and a dove
4. What was the total amount of time (flood and waiting for the land to dry out) that Noah and his
family and the animals were on the ark?
950 years
5. What was the first thing that Noah did when he got off of the ark?
The first thing that he did is all the animals and creatures, everything that moves on earth and
came out of the one kind of another.
6. What was the rainbow a sign of?
A symbol of faith and hope

ACTIVITY 10:
Creed/Aral: Answer the following activity below.

Noah was 600 years old when the flood started. It was 150 days when the water covered the
entire earth.
CLEAN ANIMALS
 DIRTY ANIMALS

Cult/Dasal: Praying the Message

Write a prayer asking God to help you do the right thing like what Noah did and be an instrument to
others to do good and asking the Lord to keep us from all calamities.

Our heavenly father, help me and be my guide to do the right things and show me signs that I should.
Help me Lord to be an instrument to others, and I should show people what to do. Lessen my pride O
Lord and help me control it, in Jesus name I pray. Amen.

LESSON 7: “THE PATRIARCHAL STAGE – c. 1900 B.C”

ACTIVITY 11:
TIME TO REFLECT:
Creed/Aral: Give brief statement of the Patriarchs. Who are they? What are their
identity?
ABRAHAM: Abraham, Hebrew Avraham, originally called Abram or, in Hebrew, Avram, (flourished early
2nd millennium bce), the first of the Hebrew patriarchs and a figure revered by the three great
monotheistic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

ISAAC: Isaac, in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) book of Genesis, the second of the patriarchs of
Israel, the only son of Abraham and Sarah, and the father of Esau and Jacob.

JACOB: Jacob was the younger twin brother of Esau, who was the ancestor of Edom and the Edomites.
The two are representatives of two different grades of social order, Jacob being a pastoralist and Esau a
nomadic hunter.

JOSEPH: Joseph was one of Jacob's 12 sons. His father loved him more than any of the others and gave
him a coloured cloak. His brothers were jealous of him and sold him into slavery. He was taken to Egypt
and eventually became steward to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh's officials.

Cult/Dasal: Praying the Message

Recall the successful events in your life (big & small). Realize that although you may be innately good,
still God has been there to desire and to command for your success. Thus, without God, there would be
no victory or triumph to enjoy.

Write a simple letter of gratitude to God for the past successes.

Having a family to celebrate every Christmas, birthdays, new years, and other holidays is the biggest gift
that I’ve received. Even the event we had its simple the important thing is for us to be thankful to God
for what he gives us. Because little things matters and we should be thankful for that.

LESSON 8: MOSES
Activity 12
1. What did Moses notice was on fire?
Watching over his father-in-law's flock near the mountain of Horeb, Moses notices something
odd: “And the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush.
2. What did God want Moses to do?
God called Moses to tell him that he will give him powers the powers are from god’s he should
not own it. And ask him to go to the pharaoh and lead the Israelites out of Egypt.
3. Who was Moses' wife?
Zipporah.
4. Where was God's voice coming from?
God's voice rang from the heights, from Jerusalem, or from Zion; and God's voice was heard in
the thunder and in the roar of the sea.
5. Where God gave the law through Moses?
The Ten commandments.

COMPLETE THE STATEMENT

6. God said that Moses' what is that in your hand? Could assist him.
7. God gave Moses a Staff with which to perform signs.
8. Moses described himself as a poor Inadequate.
9. God told Moses that Aaron's staff would turn into a Snake.
10. Moses was told to consecrate every People to God.

Activity 13

1. Where were the Israelites living in slavery?

Egypt in the Land of Goshen
2. How did God get the Israelites across the Red Sea?
A pillar of clouds
3. What does the first commandment require that we give God?
Having no god but Jesus
4. Who was Moses instructed to speak to on behalf of the Israelites?
God
5. How long did Moses stay atop the mountain when God gave him the tablets of stone
inscribed with the commandments?
40 days
6. What did Pharaoh command to be done to all Hebrew baby boys?
All his people
7. To protect Moses, where did his mother hide him?
in a basket made of reeds and left
8. Who put baby Moses in the Nile River?
Jochebed
9. What was Moses’ basket covered with to make it float?
Tar
10. Who found baby Moses hidden in the reeds of the Nile?
Pharaoh's daughter
11. What did Moses and his wife, Zipporah, name their first son?
Gershom and Eliezer
12. What incredible sight did Moses see when he was on Mount Horeb?
Burning Bushes
13. What was Moses instructed to do because he was standing on holy ground?
remove his shoes
14. God promised to give the Israelites a land flowing with what?
milk and honey
15. What did Moses’ staff turn into when he threw it on the ground?
serpent
16. What part of Moses became leprous then normal again?

17. Who did God send with Moses to talk to Pharaoh?

Aaron
18. What did Moses and Aaron tell Pharaoh regarding the Israelites?
Tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his country
19. What was the name of Moses’ father?
Amram
20. Who was Moses’ mother?
Pharaoh's
21. What was the first plague?
Moses struck the river Nile with his staff
22. What river did Moses turn to blood?
The River Nile
23. Of the ten plagues, how many could Pharaoh’s magicians duplicate?
10

24. How long did the first plague last?

 800 years
25. What was the second plague?
Black Death
26. What happened to the frogs at the end of the second plague?
Pharaoh's magicians were able to bring more frogs in their attempt to imitate the power
of God, but only Moses was able to make the frogs go away
27. What was the eighth plague?
Locusts
28. What brought the locusts of the eighth plague?
When the Pharaoh once again refuses to let the Jewish people go
29. What was the ninth plague?
Darkness, so that no one could see another
30. What food did God provide that was white and tasted like wafers with honey?
Manna

A. Analysis

1. Is abortion OK if it is known that a child will be severely handicapped or disabled?

An exceptional child is one who deviates from the normal child in mental, physical, emotional and social
characteristics to an extent that he requires special educational services.

3. Is it true that using birth control can be a violation of the fifth commandment?
Yes, abortion is a grave violation of the fifth commandment.
4. is in vitro fertilization a violation of the fifth commandment?
By substance abuse, one is slowly killing himself by not taking good care of his health.
5. Are we as Catholics breaking the First Commandment when we venerate statues and images of
Jesus?
The Catholic Images are not Contrary to the 1st Commandment, because first of all, the
Catholics worship only One God, which consist of God the Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit or
most commonly known as the "Holy Trinity"
6. Are we breaking the First Commandment when we venerate statues and images of other people
and saints? Shouldn’t we only venerate images of God Himself?
People we venerate are often formally or informally recognized as saints men and women
whom the Church has doctrinal reasoning, teachings of Sacred Tradition or supernatural
evidence to conclude that, not only are they in heaven, but also interceding for us on earth by
passing on any communication we make to them.

6. Do we violate the First Commandment when we worship the Eucharist? Wouldn’t the Eucharist be
considered a graven image made by man?

7. How can you encourage young Christians to devoutly attend and actively participate in the Holy
Mass?
 By my own testimonies in life. Like sharing some of my experience and how God works on my
life. Saying some bible verses. And if they see God in you they will be encourage by that.
8. Are our names sacred as well, or does this commandment only have to do with God?
God's law is all about love. These laws are written in our hearts. If we cannot love our neighbors,
how can we tell that we love God? For according to the scripture, what you did to your neighbor
is what you already did to me. If we fear God, We can't disobey these laws.
9. What if I feel the Lord is calling me down a certain path (for example, to a religious vocation or
the priesthood) and my parents are opposed to it? Am I required to obey them in this regard?
Yes, because Jesus is our savior you’re so lucky if when Jesus call you to serve him.
10. What if the person we are called to honor like our parents is asking us to sin like commanded us
to steal because of poverty? Are you still going to obey and honor them?
No, because it is not good to obey someone who will teach you such as behavior that will make
you sin.

B. Essay

1. Among the Ten Commandments, which of the following are easy for you to follow? Why?

As a student it is difficult to follow the Ten Commandments but we have an advocate in heaven that
pleads forgiveness on our behalf.

2. Among the Ten Commandments, which of the following are hard for you to follow? List
down those commandments and explain each.
8: you shall not steal, it’s because I am not disciplined and envious to others.
3. List down the rules or commandments present in your home.
The rules we have in our house is to do our chores every day.
4. Why do we need to follow these commandments?
Since the time of Moses, our basic obligations have been summed up by the famous laws
known as The Ten Commandments. God gave us these laws as a guide for the good living of
His people and as a check against evil. The teachings in the New Testament remind us we
need God's law but also the spirit of the law.
5. How are you going to catechize a grade 4 pupils on the Ten Commandments?
When asked which commandment is the most important, Jesus answered, "Thou shalt love
the Lord thy God with all thy spirit, soul, and mind." The first and most important
commandment is to love your neighbor as yourself.

LESSON 9: “JOSHUA AND THE CONQUEST OF

CANAAN”
 Activity 14
1. Why would a good God send his people to take land that belongs to another nation? Is
this just one more example of people using religion to justify violence and conquest?
I would say too much curiosity may lead you to a dangerous situation because you want
to satisfy your knowledge at the same time to experience that certain thing, though for
some reason it depends on the person if he/she careless then boom

2. If Jesus says to love your enemies, why does God declare war on them in the Old
Testament?
In Matthew 5:44-48 Jesus talks about loving your enemy. He taught that we should “love
our enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for
those who persecute you” – that covers every category of those who may hurt us.

3. How do you feel when you stand on the verge of reaching a long-awaited goal? Are you
happy, sad, or relieved that the journey is nearly over? Are you frightened of the tests
and trials that still lie ahead, or do you view your future with courage and faith in God?

God puts dreams in our hearts and writes a destiny over our lives. And if we trust Him
enough to take Him at His word, we will find ourselves on a journey toward the
fulfillment of that dream. Unfortunately, the path that takes us to the promise is always
wrought with thickets and thorns. Nothing worth having ever comes easy or without
opposition. Storms will come, lions will roar, and our fears will be confronted. God
allows the path to be difficult because He intends on refining us and preparing us for our
place of promise. He is intent on extracting from us, that which our enemy would love to
leverage against us.

Activity 16
Instructions: Write the six Cycle of SIN
I SEND RA NAKO SA MESSENGER SIR

ACTIVITY 17:

SAMSON Jesus
Similarities
CULT/DASAL:

1. Write a prayer asking for God’s forgiveness.

Almighty God creator of the heaven and earth I pray for you to forgive me for what I have done,
I am also praying this for the hard work of my family especially my parents. Amen.

LESSON 11: “SAUL, THE FIRST KING”

Activity 18

1. Saul is just one example of a man with many talents who was still a failure. Can you think of
any other men who also failed in life even though they had many natural talents? Why do
you think they were failures?
Because they lack the knowledge of about the other cultural backgrounds.

2. What were some of Saul’s glaring sins and weaknesses that led to his downfall? What steps
can we as Catholic men/women take to avoid the same mistakes and sins that Saul committed?
What was the first major step in Saul's downfall? He was unsure of God's calling in his life. He
offered the sacrifice instead of waiting for Samuel. He was impatient as he waited for Samuel.
He questioned Samuel.
Like Saul, “self-sufficiency and self-determination” can keep us from turning to God for guidance
and his will for our lives. How can we keep these from being sources of sin in our own lives?
It affects our life because people judge us harshly if we make a sin. It’s as if everyone is
perfect which clearly everyone is not. I think our sins strengthen our relationship with God
because the more we make sins, the more we repent and ask for forgiveness. But we also
need to make sure that our sins are not in a cycle.
2. Saul was succeeded on the throne by David, who went on to be the greatest of Israel’s kings.
David also had many weaknesses like Saul. Can you think of any contrasts between David
and Saul that caused their lives to turn out so differently?
In the Old Testament of the Bible, the three kings of Israel has been anointed in order after
the Israelites already settled to the "promised land" by the Lord, Canaan. The Jewish people
then asked for a King who will treat them as God a great example of his people.

Lesson 12
Activity 20
1. Why King David is one of the Bible’s most compelling characters?
The time when David kills goliath it makes freedom of the Israelites and able to defeat
the philistines and that makes David a hero of the Israelites’ battle between the
Philistines.
2. What are the sins that David committed?
According to the Biblical narrative, King David commits adultery with Bathsheba, lading
him to arrange the death of her housebound Uriah the Hattie.
3. List down the good characters of David.
1. Fauvism
2. Expressionists
3. Cubism
4. Futurism or dynamic cubism
5. Non-figurative or abstract art

 
Lesson 13
Activity 22
1. What did Queen of Sheba ask King Solomon? Why?
Distinguish between the circumcised and the uncircumcised.
2. What is the background of the Queen of Sheba who visited King Solomon for his
wisdom?
Solomon's court after hearing about his wisdom.

3. Who was the son Solomon had with the Queen of Sheba?
Rehoboam
4. What was the connection between King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba?
 King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba was not a common subject until the 12th
century. In Christian iconography Solomon represented Jesus, and Sheba represented
the gentile Church; hence Sheba's meeting with Solomon bearing rich gifts
foreshadowed the adoration of the Magi.
5. How old was Solomon when King David died?
59 years old

Activity 23
1. What have you learned from the life of Solomon?
Solomon has the option of choosing whatever he wants: bravery, strength, power, or
glory. He chooses a heart that is compassionate. He needs wisdom to make wise choices
for his country. God is so delighted with Solomon's decision that He lavishes him with all
such positive things.