Kingdom's Hope (17 page)

1. Who does Leinad represent in this chapter?

2. Throughout the next couple chapters there is an obvious change in Leinad's attitude. Although in all his previous fights he fought in the name of the King, Leinad fought trusting in his own ability. Now Leinad trusts completely in the King, and Leinad experiences sword fighting success as he never has before. Interestingly enough, Leinad also isn't afraid anymore. Second Timothy 1:7 says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Have you ever faced a daunting task but found it wasn't scary because of your trust in God?

1. What do you think the Life Spice symbolizes?

2. Fairos swears by his sword that he won't ever free the slaves, and Leinad responds that Fairos swears in vain. What does the Bible say about swearing an oath?

1. What is the event portrayed in this chapter?

2. The slaves worry that Fairos will increase their torment if Leinad wins the duel once again. Have you ever felt persecuted for making a stand? What were the circumstances?

1. The people of Chessington are pursued by Fairos and his mounted army. Leinad discovers a small passageway into the canyon, and the people flee through it. When Fairos and his army try to travel through, however, an earthquake causes the passageway to collapse on the whole army, killing them. What biblical event does this portray?

2. Who do you think the massive warriors are?

3. The people escape from Fairos and his army, and they begin to praise Leinad for saving them. However, Leinad responds that their escape was brought about by the King; Leinad only followed the King's directions. This kind of behavior pleases the King; it also pleases God. Have you ever seen someone take credit for something they didn't do? Have you been tempted to accept credit for something God has done?

1. Leinad and Tess climb the canyon walls to be with the King. Who do they represent here? Can you find the passage in Scripture for this scene?

2. What do the Articles of the Code represent?

1. In this chapter Leinad represents a new biblical character. Who is he now?

2. We hear about the Knights of Chessington for the first time. Who do you think they represent?

3. Leinad asks Quinn if Moradiah, Quinn's betrothed, has a “heart for the King.” Leinad understood the significance of 2 Corinthians 6:14. Look up that verse.

    Why do you think it is so important?

4. Toward the end of this chapter, Leinad's biblical representation changes again. Who does he represent now? Who does Lady Moradiah represent?

5. Quinn and Lady Moradiah begin their reign over Arrethtrae in “self-glorification.” Quinn didn't start out so prideful; his relationship with Moradiah slowly distracted him from having an attitude the King would approve of. Have you ever found yourself saying things or doing things because your friends influenced you?

1. Lady Moradiah is charismatic, and when she speaks, her words flow “like sweet honey from the comb.” Often the people who speak the sweetest words have bitter lies they're trying to hide. Have you ever heard something that sounded good, but you knew it was a lie?

2. The first significant event in this chapter is when Leinad single-handedly defeats all of Lady Moradiah's knights. What biblical event does this represent?

3. Soon the people of Chessington resent Leinad's presence. Every time they see him they are reminded of their apathy toward following the King and the Code. Have you ever felt like other people were annoyed with you because of your faith?

4. When Leinad tries to warn the people and he is ridiculed, his biblical representation changes again. Who does he represent now?

5. Leinad receives a message from the King to allow Kergon and the Kessons to overtake Chessington, but
Quinn's pride causes him to refuse to obey the King's wishes. Because of Quinn's refusal to listen to the King, the City of Chessington is decimated. What biblical event does this portray?

1. Who does Leinad represent in this chapter?

1. Leinad, Tess, and Audric refuse to kneel and swear allegiance to Kergon. What biblical event does this portray?

2. Who do Tess and Audric represent in this chapter?

3. Leinad, Tess, and Audric make a stand against Kergon. They refuse to swear allegiance to someone other than the King, even though they know they will die for their convictions. Have you ever made a stand when the consequences seemed like they would be more than you could bear?

4. A stranger rides out from the lair of the dragamoths and aids Leinad, Tess, and Audric in their struggle against the beasts. What two biblical events does this portray?

5. Who do you think the “man from a distant land” is in the Kingdom series? Who do you think he represents?

6. Tess says, “I am afraid, Audric, but I am not a coward.” Courage isn't the absence of fear; it's what you do in spite of fear. Have you ever done something for God even though you were scared at the time?

1. Leinad begins to wonder if his purpose is to guide the people of Chessington from disaster to peace over and
over again. Then Leinad realizes that the time of captivity in Daydelon is almost over for the people of Chessington. His reflection is interrupted by a Silent Warrior's message from the King: Kergon will be destroyed and his rule over the people of Chessington will end, so they can return to their beloved city. What do the events in this chapter represent biblically?

2. Leinad tells the people of Chessington not to despair, because the King of Arrethtrae is “with us … we are His people. One day He will bring peace to Arrethtrae. There will be no more slavery, no more fighting, no more thirsting, and no more hunger.” What is this a foreshadowing of? What does this represent biblically?

3. Leinad tells the people of Chessington that the “King did not leave us; we left the King.” God promised that He will “never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5b). Have you ever left God's will, but found Him waiting for you to return to Him? Find more verses in the Bible regarding God's promise to never leave us.

1. In this chapter, who does Leinad represent?

2. Who do the Noble Knights represent?

3. Leinad refuses to leave Greshane even though it means Leinad may die at the hands of Shadow Warriors. Greshane says, “You are truly … a man of the Code.” Greshane is referring to the fifth Article of the Code: “Never abandon a fellow knight in battle or in peril.” Leinad shows what he truly believes by staying with Greshane. Remember that actions speak louder than words. Have you ever had an opportunity to be a witness by your actions?

4. Gabrik is delayed in giving Leinad the foretelling because the Dark Knight and his Shadow Warriors keep him preoccupied in battle. (Look up Daniel 10:10–14 and 10:20–21.) What does it represent biblically?

5. What is the foretelling?

1. Leinad experiences righteous anger when he realizes that his brother Zane feels no remorse or sorrow for his wickedness. There is a passage in the Bible regarding righteous anger. Find that verse.

2. Leinad gives the people the “promise.” Find other Old Testament passages that give the Jews and the whole world the promise that a Savior was to come to earth and save us.

3. The promise of the coming Prince was fulfilled when Jesus was born. His mission on earth was to teach us about God and to die on the cross for our sins. The Bible tells us that anyone who believes in Jesus and that God raised Him from the dead will be saved. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Have you ever put your faith and trust in Jesus?

1. Moses.

2. Answer based on personal experience.

1. The Life Spice represents the “Spirit of life” or the “breath of life” described in Revelation 11:11. It also represents the immortality that we receive as believers in Jesus after the resurrection.

2. The Bible says that we are held accountable for every word we speak. Therefore, we should be very careful as it says in James 5:12: “But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your ‘Yes' be ‘Yes,' and your ‘No,' ‘No,' lest you fall into judgment.”

1. The last plague (death of the firstborn) as written in Exodus 12:29.

2. Answer based on personal experience.

1. The children of Israel fleeing through the Red Sea.

2. Silent Warriors, or angels.

3. Answer based on personal experience.

1. Leinad represents Moses, and Tess represents Joshua (see Exodus 32).

2. The Ten Commandments.

1. Samuel.

2. The religious leaders of the Jews and, more specifically, the priests (Levites).

3. The Bible warns us to not be “unequally yoked together with unbelievers.” If we are, our service to the Lord can be hindered, and we will probably face many additional challenges in life.

4. Leinad represents Elijah, and Moradiah represents Jezebel.

5. Answer based on personal experience.