Bible Flashcards
What are the two purposes for studying the book of Proverbs according to its author?
For knowledge and discretion
How are we supposed to react when enticed by sin according to Proverbs?
We are supposed to run away from it
What will happen to those that listen to Wisdom?
They will live in safety and be at ease without fear of harm
What three things might we do to understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God?
Accept His words, Call out for insight, Search for it as a hidden treasure
From the LORD’s mouth comes what two things according to Proverbs?
Wisdom, Knowledge and understanding
How does a fool react to advice, instruction, teaching, and preaching?
They despise it and will scorn you
What are the two types of wisdom according to God?
Human Wisdom and Godly Wisdom
What two things are present where there is envy and selfish ambition?
Disorder and every evil practice
What are the eight characteristics of wisdom that comes from heaven?
Pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy, full of good fruit, impartial and sincere
What was God’s condition for giving Solomon a long life?
Obedience from Solomon
What two things do we need to make every effort to live by with everyone according to Hebrews?
Peace and Holiness
What are two effects of bitterness in our lives?
Causing Trouble, Defiling Many
What promise does God give about honoring your parents?
If you honor your father and mother you will live a long life and it will go well with you
What did Eli do that displeased God as a father?
Scorned His sacrifice, Honored his sons more than Him, and failed to restrain them
What fault did God find in David as a father?
David never rebuked his son by asking him ‘why do you behave as you do’
What caused the Lost Son to realize what was happening to him?
When he longed to eat the pigs food
What did the master return to do in the parable of the Bags of Gold?
The first and second men doubled their bags of gold, but the third buried it and did nothing with it.
What does Ezekiel say about responsibility and consequences?
The righteousness of the righteous will be credited to them. The wickedness of the wicked will be charged against them.
List the seven things we are responsible for.
Whatever I do, Making the most of every opportunity, Obeying my parents, Striving to do good to others, Rejoice always and praying continually, Giving thanks, Confession of sins, Loving one another, Demolition and destroying arguments against knowledge of God, And taking captive every thought
What four things does Paul tell us to be in Ephesians?
Humble, Gentle, Patient, Bearing with one another in love