Social Structures and Citizenship in the Bible
Name: ____________________ Reg. no.____________
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS. YOU CAN USE YOUR BIBLES. THE ANSWERS
CAN BE EITHER IN TAMIL OR ENGLISH.
I. Match the social structure with the appropriate scripture:
Biblical Social Structure Scripture Reference(s)
1. Tribal System A. Deuteronomy 16; 17:18; 1 Kings 17
2. Theocracy B. Numbers 2; Judges 5:14; Judges 9:1
3. Monarchy C. Deuteronomy 14
4. Governance Instructions D. 1 Samuel 10:18
Answers:
1: 2: 3: 4:
II. Match the leaders with their roles and significance.
Leader/Role Biblical Role / Action
A. Abraham 1. Prophet who anointed Saul and David
B. Moses 2. Patriarch who received God’s covenant and promises
C. David 3. King known for a heart after God’s own
D. Hezekiah 4. Reformer king who trusted God during crisis
E. Samuel 5. Delivered Israel from Egypt and received the Law
F. Isaiah 6. Prophet with powerful visions of judgment and hope
Answers:
A - ___ B - ___ C - ___ D - ___ E - ___ F - ___
God’s Method of Choosing and Anointing Leaders:
Fill in the blanks using the following scripture ideas:
(I Peter 1:1–2, John 15:16, John 2:27, Romans 8:28–30, Exodus 29:7)
1. God’s people are chosen according to the ________ of God the Father.
2. Jesus said, “You did not choose me, but I _______ you.”
3. Anointing with oil, as in ________, was a symbolic act of consecration.
4. “You have an ________ from the Holy One.”
5. Those whom God foreknew, He also ________, called, justified, and glorified.
Citizenship in the Bible (15 minutes)
Read the verses and answer in your own words:
(a) Submission to Authority
Romans 13:2–7, Titus 3:1–3
Q1. Why does Paul urge Christians to submit to governing authorities?
(b) Caring for the Poor
Deuteronomy 15:15; 10:19; Acts 4:34–35
Q2. What does the Bible teach about remembering the poor and marginalized?
(c)Moral Integrity and Environmental Care
Deut 25:15; Eph 5:5; Gen 2:15; Psalm 104:25–30
Q3. How do biblical values support morality and environmental stewardship?
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What are some practical ways we can live as good citizens—socially, morally, and politically
—based on biblical teaching?
