AY Honor Bible Discovery III Answer Key

Bible Discovery III

Skill Level

2

Year

2026

Version

11.02.2026

Approval authority

General Conference

1

While completing this honor, pray for God’s guidance. Using a line graph, compare the amount of time spent praying prior to working on the Bible Discovery III honor requirements with the time spent in meaningful discovery.

2

Define, explain, or illustrate the following terms within a Biblical context during the monarchy years (1025-587 B.C.):

2a

Prophet

2b

King

2c

Anoint

2d

Divided Kingdom

2e

Schools of the prophets

2f

Temple

2g

Sacrifice

2h

Festivals of Passover and Day of Atonement

3

Choose six individuals from the list below to research/read their story in scripture. For each, write one or two sentences explaining their significance in the Bible narrative and what you personally learn from their example. If working in a group, divide the list so each member contributes and then share your findings with one another.

3a

Samuel

3b

King Saul

3c

King David

3d

King Solomon

3e

King Hezekiah

3f

King Josiah

3g

King Ahab & Jezebel

3h

Elijah

3e

King Hezekiah

3j

Nathan the prophet

3k

Jonah

3l

Isaiah

3m

Jeremiah

3n

Malachi

3o

Other prophets or kings as determined by your instructor

4

Memorize any three of the following or equivalent passages from this honor’s portions of Scripture. Be able to discuss/explain each passage’s importance in modern times. Share at least one passage in a creative way (illustration, social media post, song/poem, etc.)

Suggested passages include:

4a

1 Samuel 16:7 (character development)

4b

1 Samuel 17:45

4c

2 Chronicles 1:7-11

4d

2 Chronicles 7:14

4e

2 Chronicles 24:1-2

4f

Isaiah 1:17-19

4g

Isaiah 9:6

4h

Isaiah 40:30-31

4i

Isaiah 44:6-8

4j

Jeremiah 29:11-13

4k

Jonah 3:5; 4:10-11 (Salvation)

4l

Amos 3:7 (Prophecy)

4m

Malachi 3:8-10 (Doctrine)

5

Create or discover a chart listing the kings of both Israel and Judah during the Divided Kingdom years. Discover which kingdom had the greater number of “righteous” kings. Evaluate what made some kings “righteous” and others “wicked.” List at least five characteristics of “righteous leaders” that you believe are still relevant for our leaders today. Explain your reasoning.

6

On a map drawn of the Biblical era during the times of the kings and prophets, easily identify the following locations and explain their significance:

6a

Samaria

6b

Jerusalem

6c

Hebron

6d

The extent of the kingdom under king David & Solomon

6e

The borders of the divided kingdoms

6f

Brook Cherith

6g

Mount Carmel

6h

Shunem

6i

Joppa

6j

Jericho

6k

Jordan River

6l

Gath

7

Choose a character and one or more of their stories from Requirement #3. Illustrate then share the story in one of the following ways:

7a

Comic strip/storyboard

7b

Animation

7c

Skit/movie

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