bce 1995 Flashcards by Rick Leong

In the book of Genesis, God’s promise to Abraham follows most closely on which story?

a. the creation
b. the flood
c. the murder of Abel
d. the Tower of Babel

the Tower of Babel

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With what were Abraham and David both closely associated?

a. Hebron
b. Jericho
c. Nineveh
d. Peniel

Hebron

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Why did Jacob receive the blessing from Isaac meant for Esau?

a. because he obeyed Rebekah
b. because he prepared an acceptable sacrifice
c. because he was totally honest
d. because Isaac preferred him over Esau

because he obeyed Rebekah

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What did Jacob call the place where he took the stone that he had put under his head and set it up for a pillar?

a. Beersheba
b. Bethel
c. Haran
d. Shechem

Bethel

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Who was the spouse of Jacob?

a. Dinah
b. Miriam
c. Rachel
d. Rebekah

Rachel

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“I will not let you go, unless you bless me,” was said by whom?

a. Abraham
b. Isaac
c. Jacob
d. Laban

Jacob

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Who said: “Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good…”?

a. Cain
b. Jacob
c. Joseph
d. Lot

Joseph

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The Pharaoh’s order that the slaves had to provide their own straw for brickmaking was a reaction to what?

a. Moses’ act of murder and his flight
b. Death of his first-born son
c. the request to go into the wilderness for a feast day
d. turning the water into blood

the request to go into the wilderness for a feast day

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The feast celebrating the flight of the Hebrews from Egypt is called what?

a. Booths
b. Ingathering
c. Jubilee
d. Passover

Passover

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Where was Manna first given?

a. Damascus
b. Egypt
c. Jericho
d. Wilderness of Sin

Wilderness of Sin

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“Three times in the year you shall hold a festival for me”. The three feasts are: Weeks (or the harvest of the first fruits), Booths (or the feast of the ingathering), and which of the following?

a. Day of Atonement
b. Hanukkah
c. Jubilee
d. Unleavened Bread

Unleavened Bread

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When Moses delayed coming down from Sinai what happened?

a. Aaron made a molten calf
b. Aaron waited patiently
c. the people began to leave
d. the people made a molten calf

Aaron made a molten calf

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To whom were the laws in Leviticus delivered?

a. Aaron
b. Eleazar
c. Joshua
d. Moses

Moses

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With what event are the scapegoat, Aaron, and sin offering connected?

a. Day of Atonement
b. Feast of Harvest
c. Feast of Ingathering
d. Passover

Day of Atonement

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“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace” may be found in which of the following?

a. Genesis
b. Exodus
c. Leviticus
d. Numbers

Numbers

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God denied Moses permission to accompany the Israelites into the promised land because Moses had done which of the following?

a. allowed the Israelites to intermarry with pagans and to worship foreign gods
b. failed to follow Yahweh’s instructions concerning the building of the sanctuary
c. failed to give satisfactory credit to Yahweh for causing water to spring from a rock
d. fathered children who were unfaithful to Yahweh

failed to give satisfactory credit to Yahweh for causing water to spring from a rock

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Moses views the promised land but is told he will not go there in which of the following books?

a. Exodus
b. Leviticus
c. Numbers
d. Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy

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The story of the Israelite defeat of Canaan is narrated in which book?

a. Joshua
b. Judges
c. 1 Samuel
d. 2 Samuel

Joshua

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Where did Joshua send two men as spies?

a. Gilgal
b. Jericho
c. Lebanon
d. Shittim

Jericho

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According to Joshua 2, what did Rahab do?

a. helped the men of Jericho prepare for war
b. hid Israelite spies
c. hid soldiers for the king
d. warned the city of enemy attack

hid Israelite spies

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In the time of Joshua Israel was defeated at Ai because Achan had done which of the following?

a. failed to break his pot at the appointed time
b. had a superior force in chariots
c. mistook the smoke signal and retreated
d. took some of the devoted things after the fall of Jericho

took some of the devoted things after the fall of Jericho

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Which tribe of Israel received cities within the territories of others?

a. Benjamin
b. Ephraim
c. Judah
d. Levi

Levi

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Why did Joshua gather the tribes of Israel at Shechem?

a. to begin a census
b. to conscript some of the men for the army
c. to establish a religious ritual
d. to make a covenant with them

to make a covenant with them

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Which individual was Deborah’s general?

a. Barak
b. Heber
c. Jael
d. Sisera

Barak

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"The stars fought from heaven, from their courses they fought against Sisera." This famous war song tells of the defeat and death of Sisera who was a commander of which of the following? a. a Canaanite army during the period of the Judges b. Absolom's forces in the rebellion against David c. an Amorite force defeated by Joshua d. Saul's army, defeated by David

a Canaanite army during the period of the Judges

What judge -- "a Nazirite to God from birth" -- would begin to deliver Israel from the hand of the Philistines? a. Ehud b. Gideon c. Jephthah d. Samson

Samson

Who was the first king of the Northern Kingdom (Israel), the one whose sins were said to have been repeated by every king of Israel who followed him? a. Ahab b. Hezekiah c. Jehu d. Jeroboam

Jeroboam

Ahab was most closely associated with which group? a. Babylon b. Israel c. Judah d. Syria

Israel

"As they continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them" and one of them "ascended in a whirlwind into heaven." Who was carried up into heaven? a. Daniel b. Elijah c. Elisha d. Enoch

Elijah

What did Saul do to make Samuel turn against him? a. claimed to be king despite Samuel's opposition b. failed to destroy the Amalekites completely c. refused to acknowledge David d. refused to acknowledge Yahweh

failed to destroy the Amalekites completely

"Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem," is found in which of the following? a. Isaiah b. Jeremiah c. Hosea d. Habakkuk

Isaiah

Which book contains the following lines: "In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord;" "He will feed his flock like a shepherd?" a. Daniel b. Amos c. Hosea d. Isaiah

Isaiah

Which book contains the following quotation: "But he was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his bruises we are healed"? a. Isaiah b. Jeremiah c. Ezekiel d. Daniel

Isaiah

"Then the Lord put out his hand and touched my mouth; and the Lord said to me, 'Now I have put my words in your mouth. See, today I appoint you over nations and over kingdoms, to pluck up and to pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant.'" Where is this statement found? a. Jeremiah b. Hosea c. Amos d. Zephaniah

Jeremiah

In what book does the image of the potter and his clay symbolize God and his people? a. Jeremiah b. Daniel c. Hosea d. Obadiah

Jeremiah

Counsel to submit to the yoke of the king of Babylon was given by which of the following? a. Amos b. Isaiah c. Jeremiah d. Micah

Jeremiah

What prophet was sitting among the exiles by the river Chebar, during the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin, when he saw visions of God? a. Ezekiel b. Haggai c. Joel d. Zechariah

Ezekiel

For an example of the story of the call of a prophet, to which book would one turn? a. Ezekiel b. Joel c. Zechariah d. Malachi

Ezekiel

Which book contains the following quotation: 'And he said to me, 'O mortal, stand up on your feet, and I will speak with you...I am sending you to the people of Israel, to a nation of rebels who have rebelled against me"? a. Ezekiel b. Daniel c. Jonah d. Micah

Ezekiel

Which prophet refused to eat the food of the Babylonian king while living at the Babylonian court? a. Jeremiah b. Ezekiel c. Daniel d. Jonah

Daniel

Who was the interpreter of Nebuchadnezar's dreams? a. Daniel b. Ezekiel c. Joseph d. Micah

Daniel

Marital infidelity provided a basis for the prophetic message of which of the following? a. Amos b. Hosea c. Joel d. Micah

Hosea

Which words from the Lord were spoken to Hosea the prophet? a. "Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near." b. "He said to me, Mortal, can these bones live?" c. The Lord said, "Go, take yourself a wife of whoredom and have children of whoredom." d. "I take no delight in your solemn assemblies."

The Lord said, "Go, take yourself a wife of whoredom and have children of whoredom."

Which book contains the following: "Then afterward I will pour out my spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions'? a. Joel b. Jonah c. Habakkuk d. Malachi

Joel

"I hate, I despise your festivals, and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies... But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an everflowing stream." Where does this appear? a. Isaiah b. Jeremiah c. Joel d. Amos

Amos

What was Jonah's message to Nineveh? a. a threat of destruction if they did not repent b. a warning to flee from the wrath to come c. an offer of forgiveness if they would repent d. an announcement that the city will be overthrown

an announcement that the city will be overthrown

Which book contains all of the following: Samaria and Jerusalem will fall, Zion will be restored, and that a Ruler will come from Bethlehem? a. Amos b. Jonah c. Micah d. Malachi

Micah

In which book does the following quotation occur: "Shall we receive the good at the hand of God, and not receive the bad"? a. Job b. Psalms c. Proverbs d. Ecclesiastes

Job

In the final chapter of the book of Job, with whom is God angry? a. Job b. Job's children c. Job's friends d. Job's wife

Job's friends

50. How is the following saying which occurs in Psalms 14 and 53 completed: Fools say in their hearts, 'There is no ..."? a. God b. justice c. mercy d. salvation

God

Which of the following completes the quotation from Psalms: For as the heavens are high above the earth...? a. He has not dealt with us according to our sins b. so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him c. so the Lord remembers that we are dust d. the Lord works vindication and justice for all who are oppressed

so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him

"Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord!" is found in which book? a. Job b. Psalms c. Proverbs d. Ecclesiastes

Psalms

"By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down and there we wept" is followed in the Biblical text by what line? a. I have set my king in Zion. b. Sing us one of the songs of Zion. c. When we remembered Zion. d. Why do the nations conspire and the people plot in vain?

When we remembered Zion.

With what are the last six psalms of the Psalter concerned? a. deliverance from evil people b. the love of the law c. the praise of God d. the smiting of Israel's enemies

the praise of God

"But again, this also was vanity." This sentiment is characteristic of which book? a. Job b. Proverbs c. Ecclesiastes d. Song of Solomon

Ecclesiastes

Which of the following completes the quotation from Proverbs: "A good name is to be chosen rather than..."? a. acclaim of kings b. great riches c. high position d. soundness of body

great riches

In the book of Proverbs, who is described as "far more precious than jewels"? a. good wife b. Lady Wisdom c. Solomon's mother d. Zion

good wife

Which gospel or gospels open with a genealogy? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. Mark and Luke

Matthew

When the angel appeared to Joseph, he told him to name the child Jesus, because: a. he is the Iamb of God b. he is the Light of the World c. he will be called the Son of the Most High d. he will save his people from their sins

he will save his people from their sins

Who asked the question: "Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?" a. Andrew b. Herod c. John the Baptist d. Martha

John the Baptist

What one sign did Jesus promise the people? a. the hungry are fed and the sick healed b. the dead are raised c. the sign of Jonah d. the sign of the cross

the sign of Jonah

Which is the only miracle reported in all four Gospels? a. feeding the multitudes b. healing of blind Bartimaeus c. healing of the ten lepers d. walking on water

feeding the multitudes

"You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church" is found in which of the following? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John

Matthew

Who appeared with Moses during the transfiguration of Jesus? a. Abraham b. Elijah c. Elisha d. Ezekiel

Elijah

When asked which commandment is greatest, Jesus answered, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind." What did he say was the second commandment? a. 'Honor your father and your mother.' b. 'You shall have no other gods before me.' c. 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' d. 'You shall not make for yourself a graven image.'

'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'

'Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour' is the conclusion to which parable? a. the fig tree b. the talents c. the ten virgins d. the wicked tenants

the ten virgins

Who said, 'Sir, even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs'? a. Judas b. Mary Magdalene c. Peter d. Syrophoenician woman

Syrophoenician woman

What was Gethsemane? a. a hill where Jesus was crucified b. a place where Jesus prayed c. a valley where garbage was burned d. a village where Jesus borrowed a colt

a place where Jesus prayed

What gospel reports the young man fleeing from the arrest of Jesus? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John

Mark

How does Luke's Gospel begin? a. 'An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah...' b. 'In the beginning was the Word...' c. 'Since many have undertaken to set down an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us...' d. 'The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ...'

'Since many have undertaken to set down an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us...'

Which gospel contains the parable of the "Good Samaritan"? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John

Luke

According to Luke, at which moment did the disciples who journeyed to Emmaus recognize Jesus? a. when he broke bread and gave it to them b. when he gave them the Holy Spirit c. when he opened the Scriptures d. when he showed them the nail prints in his hands

when he broke bread and gave it to them

What book contains passages describing the role and function of the Paraclete or Advocate? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John

John

Who said, 'What is truth?' a. Jesus b. Peter c. Pilate d. the rich young man

Pilate

What does the closing verse of John's gospel declare? a. A second book will be written, dealing with the history of the church b. Jesus did so many things, the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. c. No one should add to or take away from anything in the book. d. Whoever brings back a sinner from wandering will save the sinner's soul from death.

Jesus did so many things, the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.

Which book is addressed to a man name Theophilus? a. Acts b. Romans c. 1 Corinthians d. 1 Thessalonians

Acts

In the first chapter of Acts, what words complete Jesus' commission to the apostles: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and..."? a. Lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age. b. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. c. This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you d. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.

You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.

The people gathered in the upper room after Jesus was lifted up into heaven included which of the following? a. Barnabas b. Mary c. Nicodemus d. Timothy

Mary

After the apostles were arrested by the Jerusalem authorities and beaten for refusing to cease teaching in the name of Jesus, the book of Acts tells us: 'As they left the council, they rejoiced...' for what reason? a. that day by day the Lord added to their number b. that the Lord gave them power to testify to the gospel c. that the Lord had set them free d. that they were considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name

that they were considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name

In Romans, why did Paul say that he was not ashamed of the Gospel? a. because he had Roman citizenship b. because he was trained under Gamaliel c. because it came from the risen Lord d. because it is the power of God for salvation

because it is the power of God for salvation

Which statement best summarizes Paul's argument in Romans that there is no difference between Jew and Greek? a. they all need milk, not solid food b. they are the temple of the living God c. they all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God d. they have this treasure in earthen vessels

they all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God

In Romans, Paul sets one man, Jesus Christ, who brought the free gift of grace and eternal life, in contrast with what other man? a. Abraham b. Adam c. David d. Melchizedek

Adam

Which book says: '...has God rejected his people? By no means!'? a. John b. Romans c. 2 Corinthians d. Hebrews

Romans

Paul's instructions, 'If you are hungry, eat at home' pertains to which of the following? a. conditioning for the trip to Corinth b. eating of food offered to idols c. preparation for a Jewish festival d. the Lord's Supper

the Lord's Supper

Which letter contains this quotation: 'And now faith, hope, and love abide these three; and the greatest of these is love'? a. 1 Corinthians b. Philippians c. Colossians d. 2 Corinthians

1 Corinthians

In 2 Corinthians Paul asserts that Christ was made sin for us so that we might be what? a. glorified b. justified c. reconciled d. sanctified

reconciled

'For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.' Where is this found? a. Romans b. Corinthians c. Galatians d. Colossians

Galatians

Which book contains the following: 'Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her'? a. 2 Corinthians b. Galatians c. Ephesians d. Philippians

Ephesians

Which letter contains the following quotation: 'Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice'? a. Romans b. 2 Corinthians c. Ephesians d. Philippians

Philippians

'Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air...' occurs in which book? a. 2 Corinthians b. Galatians c. Ephesians d. 1 Thessalonians 4

1 Thessalonians 4

Which words best describe the special message of the book of Hebrews concerning the death of Christ? a. a ransom to set us free b. both priest and sacrifice c. breaking down the dividing wall of hostility d. suffering servant

both priest and sacrifice

Which book calls Jesus our faith's pioneer and perfecter? a. Acts b. Romans c. 2 Corinthians d. Hebrews

Hebrews

"If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, 'Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,' and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that?" is typical of the argument of what book? a. Hebrews b. James c. Jude d. 1 Peter

James

The tongue is equated with a fire in which of the following? a. Hebrews b. James c. 2 Peter d. Jude

James

'But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light' occurs in what book? a. James b. 1 Peter c. 1 John d. Jude 16

1 Peter

'So also our beloved brother Paul wrote to you.... speaking of this as he does in all his letters. There are some things in them hard to understand' is found in which of the following? a. James b. 2 Peter c. 1 John d. 2 John

2 Peter

'Beloved, we are God's children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is.' This occurs in which of the following? a. John b. 1 John c. 2 John d. Revelation

1 John

'Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God... Whoever does not love does not know God; for God is love' occurs in which book? a. James b. I Peter c. I John d. Revelation

I John

"'I am the Alpha and the Omega' says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty." What book contains these words? a. John b. 1 John c. 3 John d. Revelation

Revelation

Which event occurs earliest in the book of Revelation? a. giving of seven trumpets b. opening of the seven seals c. seven angels with seven plagues d. vision of Christ with seven messages

vision of Christ with seven messages