, Religion 302 Independent Study Lesson 3 2 Kings 3–25

The following assignments include various learning • Read 1 Nephi 17:41. What happened to activities, such as questions, lists, essays, charts, Israel in the wilderness? How does the comparisons, contrasts, and surveys. To receive credit principle found in Alma 37:6–7 apply to for this lesson, you must complete the number of both and the children of Israel? assignments indicated below and submit them to How is the story of Naaman an example of your institute instructor or administrator. You may the principle found in these scriptures? submit your work either electronically or on paper, • What are simple behaviors and practices handwritten or typed. we have been counseled to do by our leaders that some might think are Each lesson should take approximately 60–90 minutes unnecessary, senseless, or too simple to to complete, the same amount of time you would make a real difference? typically spend in a weekly institute class. Since • What part did pride play in Naaman’s reading the scripture block listed in the lesson heading initial refusal? is expected of all institute students prior to class, the What did want Naaman to estimated time for each assignment does not include • understand? What did Naaman testify the time you need to spend reading the scripture block. of after his healing? Complete either assignment 1 or 4 and any two of • What truths from this story can you apply the other assignments: in your life? 1. –5. Elisha Administered the c. Read 2 Kings 5:15–27 and the institute student Blessings of the Lord manual commentary for 2 Kings 5:15–16, 20–26, “Why Did Elisha Refuse Gifts from a. Read 2 Kings 4 and compare it to the Naaman?” (pp. 75–76). Then write a few references below from the life of Christ. Write sentences describing ’s sin and answer the scripture references from 2 Kings 4 next the following questions: to the corresponding references in the New Testament. Briefly explain in writing how each • Why do you think Elisha refused a experience is similar: temporal blessing from Naaman? What lesson do you think Elisha was Savior’s Miracles Priesthood Blessings of Elisha • trying to teach Gehazi? in 2 Kings 4

Matthew 14:15–21 2. 2 Kings 6–7. Trust the Prophet a. Read 2 Kings 6 and the student manual commentary for 2 Kings 6:8–23, “The Lord’s Luke 7:11–16 Host” (p. 76). Mark important verses or phrases. Consider the following situations and choose one that you wish to respond to. As you John 2:1–11 (see write, consider principles from 2 Kings 6 and also Joseph Smith the student manual that could help in the Translation) situation:

• Could anything like this happen to you? b. Carefully read the full account of Elisha and How? (see Hebrews 1:13–14; D&C 84:88; Naaman in 2 Kings 5:1–15. Outline the story. 109:22). List all of the people mentioned in the • You are on a full-time mission and there is recorded story. By each name briefly describe much opposition to your work. Almost no how their faith and attitude positively or members live in the area, and it seems that negatively affected the outcome. Then answer nearly everyone you talk to is against the the following questions: Church.

1 Lesson 3 2 Kings 3–25 • A person at your employment or school Israel. At this same time became king of doesn’t like you and is often unkind to the southern . He led the people you. In a rare opportunity, you have the toward increased righteousness, but they still chance to get back at him or her. feared the Assyrian armies. The Lord tested their • You want to keep the standards of the righteousness. Read the following scripture Church, but doing so is difficult because passages and write a brief statement about how you are one of only a few Church members each of them could be seen as a test for the people. in your area. Answer the questions connected to each scripture reference: b. Read 2 Kings 7. This account is an example of the Lord fighting battles for his people. • :19–35; 36:12–20. What Imagine you are giving a talk on 2 Kings 7 was Rab-shakeh’s goal with Hezekiah’s and need to use three other scriptures from the servants? standard works in your talk to make the point • :1–5; :1–5. What was to trust in the prophet. What scriptures would Hezekiah’s reaction? Whom did he seek you choose? (see Topical Guide, “God to Fight and where? How might you better follow Our Battles,” 183; “Prophets, Rejection of,” this pattern? 398; triple combination index, “Trust,” 377). • 2 Kings 19:6–7. Under what authority did List them and briefly describe why. Isaiah respond to Hezekiah’s plea? • 2 Kings 19:14–19; Isaiah 37:14–20. What 3. –17. Rebellion and Bondage impresses you about Hezekiah’s prayer? a. Read the chapter headings from 2 Kings 8–17 What was the desire of his heart? and make a list describing the kingdoms of • 2 Kings 19:20–37; Isaiah 37:29–36; Israel and Judah during this time period. From 2 Chronicles 32:20–23; student manual your list, circle the words and phrases you commentary for 2 Kings 19, “Hezekiah think are also descriptive of the same events in Prayed for Deliverance and Isaiah Brought the lives of people and nations in our day. the Lord’s Answer” (p. 128). What are the key points in Isaiah’s response to b. Through the prophet Nephi, the Lord said that Hezekiah, and how did the Lord keep His He had never destroyed a group of people, promise? When have you been delivered save it were foretold them by the prophets (see by the Lord from a difficult situation? 2 Nephi 25:9). Using the Topical Guide or the • :1–11, 15–16, 22–24; Guide to the Scriptures, find five scriptures 30:5–9, 20; 31:5; 32:7–8. The events in that affirm this truth. these verses took place before c. When the Lord first gave the Israelites their threatened the southern kingdom of Judah. promised land, He gave them some warnings. How did Hezekiah prepare his people Summarize in writing the prophecy of the Lord spiritually and physically for their to Israel in Deuteronomy 4:24–28. In what deliverance? What lessons can we learn ways was that prophecy being fulfilled in from what they did? ; 18:11–12? 5. –25. Judah Taken Captive by d. Read Deuteronomy 4:29–31 and summarize the promise the Lord made to the people and Read the chapter summaries for 2 Kings 21–23, their descendants who were scattered. and read :31–32, 36–37. Write a few sentences describing the condition of the kingdom e. Read 1 Kings 12:21; :14, 16; of Judah. According to 2 Kings 23:27, what is 15:9. Make a list of other groups in addition the danger of being in this condition? Read to the tribe of Judah (see 2 Kings 17:18) who 2 Kings 24; :1–11 and the student lived in the kingdom of Judah and were also manual commentary for 2 Kings 25:1–7, saved from Assyrian bondage. “ Learned That the Prophets Speak 4. 2 Kings 18–20. The Righteous Example of the Truth” (p. 216); commentary for 2 Kings Hezekiah 25:18–26, “Were All the Jews Killed or Carried Away into Captivity?” (p. 216). Summarize what In 2 Kings 18–20 we read of a time in history happened to the kingdom of Judah. Explain in when Assyria conquered the northern kingdom of 2 © 2009 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. English approval: 10/09. PD10019221 Lesson 3 2 Kings 3–25 writing how 1 Nephi 1:4; Omni 1:15 relate to in the ) were living in just before 2 Kings 24–25. What other people (not mentioned these events?

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