Bible Framework Series (ALL) Flashcards
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What is the Bible?
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It is God’s way of communicating with us.
2
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How did we get the Bible?
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God “breathed” it into existence (2 Tim 3:16-17). The Holy Spirit revealed it to men, who then wrote it down.
3
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How many different writers contributed to the Bible?
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40+
4
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The Bible was written over a period of _______ years.
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1500+
5
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The Bible was written in _____ different languages. What were they?
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3; Hebrew (OT), Greek (NT), with some Aramaic included.
6
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Why is the Bible important?
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- Because it came from God.
- Because it is the only book that tells us where we came from, why we are here, and where we are going.
- Because it tells us the meaning of life (Eccl 12:13).4. Because it illuminates our path to salvation (Psalm 119:105)
7
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Why is there an Old Testament and a New Testament?
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- A “testament” is an “agreement” or “promise.”
- The OT is an older and temporary agreement between God and a specific nation of people known as the Israelites.
- The NT is a newer and final agreement between God and all of mankind.
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How many books are there in the Bible?
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66
9
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How many books are there in the OT?
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39
10
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How many books are there in the NT?
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27
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How are the OT books divided up?
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- Books of Law (Moses): 5
- Books of History: 12
- Books of Poetry/Wisdom: 5
- Books of Major Prophets: 5
- Books of Minor Prophets: 12
12
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Name the Books of Law in the OT.
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Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
13
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How many Books of History in the OT came before the period of the Kings of Israel? What were they?
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3; Joshua, Judges, and Ruth
14
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How many Books of History in the OT came during the period of the Kings of Israel? What were they?
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6; 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, and 1 & 2 Chronicles
15
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How many Books of History in the OT came after the period of the Kings of Israel (after the exile)? What were they?
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3; Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther
16
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Name the Books of Poetry/Wisdom in the OT.
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Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon
17
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Name the books of the OT that were written by King David.
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Psalms
18
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Name the books of the OT that were written by King Solomon.
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Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon.
19
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Name the Books of the Major Prophets in the OT.
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Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel
20
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Which books of the OT were written by Jeremiah?
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Jeremiah and Lamentations
21
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Why were the Major Prophets called the “Major Prophets?”
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Because they are larger in size.
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Name the Books of the Minor Prophets in the OT.
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Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi
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How are the NT books divided up?
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- Gospels: 4
- History of the church: 1
- Paul’s Letters: 13
- General Letters: 8
- Prophecy/Apocalypse: 1
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Name the Gospel books of the NT.
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Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
25
Which of the Gospels are considered "synoptic?" Why?
Matthew, Mark, and Luke; "synoptic" means "to see the same" - when compared side-by-side they read very much the same.
26
Name the book of Church History in the NT.
The Acts of the Apostles (Acts)
27
How many of Paul's Letters were written to churches? Name them.
9; Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 & 2 Thessalonians
28
How many of Paul's Letters were written to individuals? Name them.
4; 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon
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How many of Paul's Letters are believed to have been written while Paul was imprisoned (Prison Epistles)? Name them.
4; Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon
30
Name the General Letters of the NT.
Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1 & 2 & 3 John, and Jude
31
What does the word "apocalypse" mean? Name the Book of Apocalypse in the NT.
"Revealed"; Revelation
32
The 5 Books of the Law in the OT are also known by what other names?
- The "Books of Moses"
- The "Law of Moses"
- The Pentateuch- The Torah
33
What does the word "Pentateuch" mean? What does the word "Torah" mean?
"5 books"; "law"
34
Who wrote the Books of Law in the OT?
Moses
35
What does the word "Genesis" mean?
In the beginning
36
The book of Genesis begins and ends with what major events?
- Begins with The Creation
| - Ends with The death of Joseph
37
What does the word "Exodus" mean?
"Exit" or "departure"
38
In the book of Exodus, where are the Israelites departing from?
430 years of captivity in Egypt
39
The book of Exodus begins and ends with what major events?
- Begins with The birth of Moses
| - Ends with The completion of The Tabernacle at Mt. Sinai
40
Where does the book of Leviticus get its name? What is the book about?
Named after "Levi" - one of the 12 tribes of Israel; this was a "How to" book for the priests.
41
Where does the book of Numbers get its name? What is it about? This book begins and ends with what major events?
- From a Latin word meaning, "to number"; the book is really about the wilderness wanderings.
- Begins with the departure from Mt. Sinai- Ends with the Israelites ready to enter the promised land
42
What does the word "Deuteronomy" mean? What is it about and how does it end?
- Means "second law" or "repeated law"
- Moses reminds the Israelites of all God has done for them during the wilderness wanderings
- Ends with the death of Moses
43
What does the name "Joshua" mean?
"God is salvation"; this is the Hebrew form of the same Greek name as Jesus
44
The book of Joshua begins and ends with what major events?
- Begins with The two spies
| - Ends with The death of Joshua
45
What does the word for "judges" really mean?
"deliverers"
46
Describe the "Cycle of Life" that we see repeated over and over again in the Book of Judges.
- Rebellion (Falling Away)
- Retribution (Punishment)
- Repentance
- Rescue (Deliverance)
- Rest (Peace & Prosperity)
47
What is the book of Ruth about?
It is a wonderful story about how a Moabite woman ends up in the lineage of Christ.
48
Who was Israel's first king and which book of the OT is predominantly about his reign as king?
King Saul; 1 Samuel
49
The book of 1 Samuel begins and ends with what major events?
- Begins with The birth of Samuel
| - Ends with The death of King Saul
50
Who was Israel's second king and which books of the OT are predominantly about his reign as king?
King David; 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles
51
Who was Israel's third king and which books of the OT are predominantly about his reign as king?
King Solomon; 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles
52
Which book of the OT contains historical information about the "divided kingdom?"
1 Kings
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The kingdom of Israel is divided after the death of King Solomon. The ten northern tribes are then called _______ while the two southern tribes are called _______.
Israel; Judah
54
Which book of the OT contains the work of the prophet Elijah?
1 Kings
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Which book of the OT contains the work of the prophet Elisha?
2 Kings
56
Which book of the OT contains historical information about the captivity of Israel by the Assyrians, and the captivity of Judah by the Babylonians?
2 Kings
57
How does the book of 2 Kings end?
Judah is taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.
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What books am I? We were originally one book. My author is not named but "Ezra the Scribe" by tradition. Our name means "things left over." I contains events omitted in 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 & 2 Kings. My focus is on the kings of Judah.
1 & 2 Chronicles
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What book of the OT is very heavy on genealogies at the beginning and ends with the death of King David?
1 Chronicles
60
What book of the OT begins with the reign of King Solomon and ends with a proclamation by King Cyrus of Persia that the Jews can return home?
2 Chronicles
61
Which book am I? I pick up where 2 Chronicles leaves off. I list the family names of those returning to Jerusalem from captivity under the leadership of Zerubbabel. My focus is on rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem.
Ezra
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What was the name of the man who led the Israelites from captivity in Persia back to Jerusalem and coordinated the effort to rebuild the Temple?
Zerubbabel
63
The focus of this OT book was the rebuilding of the walls around Jerusalem.
Nehemiah
64
This man was the cupbearer to the King of Persia, returned to Jerusalem to be the governor, and monitored the completion of the walls around Jerusalem.
Nehemiah
65
I was an Israelite slave who became queen to the King of Persia.
Esther
66
This book is about a story of triumph over evil and how a young girl's courage saved her people from destruction.
Esther
67
What book am I? I am believed to be one of the oldest stories in the Bible. I am thought by many to be a book about "human suffering" or "patience." More accurately, I am a book that tells us that God's purpose is greater than our problems!
Job
68
What book am I? My title means "songs" and I was mostly written by King David.
Psalms
69
What book am I? I am a collection of wise sayings from the wisest human being who ever lived.
Proverbs
70
What book of the OT was written by "the Preacher" and contains the answer to the question, "What is the meaning of life?"
Ecclesiastes
71
Song of Solomon is also known by what names?
"Song of Songs" and "Canticles"
72
What book of the OT is a love song between King Solomon and his bride-to-be, a Shulamite woman?
Song of Solomon
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What is a "prophet?"
One who speaks the word of God.
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Give a couple of examples of non-writing prophets.
Elijah and Elisha
75
Give some examples of the writing prophets.
Moses, David, Isaiah through Malachi
76
Which prophets wrote during the captivity (exile)?
Ezekiel and Daniel (some slight overlap with Jeremiah's Lamentations, and Obadiah)
77
Which prophets wrote after the captivity (exile)?
Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi
78
Which prophets wrote predominantly to the ten northern tribes (Israel)?
Hosea, Amos, and Jonah
79
Which prophet was from Judah but prophesied against Israel?
Amos
80
Which prophet prophesied against both the northern and the southern tribes (Israel and Judah)?
Micah
81
Which prophet is sometimes called the "Messianic Prophet?" Why?
Isaiah; because he spoke so much about the coming Messiah (Jesus Christ)
82
Which prophet prophesied about the destruction of Jerusalem and then wept over Jerusalem when it happened? What books did he write?
Jeremiah (sometimes called the "weeping prophet"); Jeremiah and Lamentations
83
Who am I? I was taken captive by the Babylonians when I was just a young man. I was a priest and I reminded the Jewish captives of the sin that led to their captivity.
Ezekiel
84
What book of the OT contains the story of "Daniel and the Lion's Den?"
Daniel
85
What book of the OT contains the story of "Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego, and the fiery furnace?"
Daniel
86
What book am I? God required my writer to marry a prostitute in order to teach the people that serving and worshiping other gods (idolatry) could be compared to adultery.
Hosea
87
What book am I? I used a story about a devastating swarm of locusts to illustrate the "great and very terrible" "day of the Lord."
Joel
88
What book am I? My writer was a shepherd and a tender of sycamore trees in the land of Judah, but prophesied against the injustice of the rich and powerful of Israel.
Amos
89
The shortest book in the OT.
Obadiah
90
What book am I? My writer prophesied destruction against the Edomites for participating in Judah's destruction.
Obadiah
91
What book am I? Preached destruction to the city of Nineveh. Nineveh repents.
Jonah
92
What book am I? Preached destruction to the city of Nineveh and the city is destroyed.
Nahum
93
The writer of this book was swallowed by a "great fish" when he tried to run from God.
Jonah
94
What book am I? My writer prophesied against both the kingdoms of Israel and Judah for their pursuit of false gods and their cheating of the poor.
Micah
95
The name of this book means, "wrestles with God."
Habakkuk
96
Who am I? I wrestled with God over why the wicked people of Judah were not punished by God. I then wrestled even more over the revelation that the wicked people of Judah would be punished - by a people more wicked than they!
Habakkuk
97
This prophet wrote that Judah would be punished, that it was not too late for those that repented, and that a remnant would be restored in Israel.
Zephaniah
98
This post-exile prophet encourages the former captives to finish rebuilding the Temple before building their own homes. He pointed out that their priorities were all wrong.
Haggai
99
This post-exile prophet not only encourages the former captives to finish rebuilding the Temple but speaks of the coming Messiah.
Zechariah
100
This post-exile prophet chastises the Jews for offering inferior sacrifices to God, divorcing their wives and marrying pagan women, and failing to pay tithes to the Temple.
Malachi
101
The last book of the OT and God's final word for more than 400 years.
Malachi
102
Our English word "gospel" comes from what Old English phrase? What does the original Greek word mean in our Bibles?
1. "good spell" (same as a "good talk");
| 2. "good tidings" or "good news"
103
In a nutshell, what is the "good news" of the Bible?
We all deserve to die (that's the bad news). The good news is that a way has been made to avoid the bad news.
104
Who wrote the book of Matthew?
The author is not specifically stated, but it is Matthew (the tax collector) by tradition.
105
Who was Matthew?
He was one of the 12 apostles; he was a tax collector, and he was also called "Levi."
106
The book of Matthew is predominantly written to a _________ audience.
Jewish
107
What book am I? I trace the ancestry of Jesus from Abraham through King David to Joseph?
Matthew (Ch 1)
108
Who wrote the book of Mark?
The author is not specifically stated, but is was John Mark by tradition.
109
The book of Mark is predominantly written to a ___________ audience.
Gentile (non-Jewish)
110
Who wrote the book of Luke?
The author is not specifically stated, but it was Luke (the physician) by tradition.
111
What was Luke's profession?
He was a physician (doctor).
112
Luke has the distinction of being the only ________ writer of the NT books. What books did he write?
Gentile; Luke and Acts
113
What book am I? I trace the ancestry of Jesus through Mary and all the way back to Adam?
Luke (Ch 3)
114
What books of the Bible are addressed to a man by the name of Theophilus?
Luke and Acts
115
What book is the only book of the Gospels that includes the ascension of Jesus?
Luke (Ch 24)
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Who wrote the Gospel of John?
The author is not specifically stated, but it was John the Apostle by tradition.
117
Which one of the Gospels does not contain any parables?
John
118
Which book of the NT contains the shortest verse in the Bible?
John - "Jesus wept" (John 11:35)
119
What is the full name of the book we sometimes just call "Acts"?
The Acts of the Apostles
120
Who was the author of Acts?
The author is not specifically stated, but it is Luke (the physician) by tradition.
121
What book am I? I open with the beginning of the church and describe its growth?
Acts
122
The book of Acts can be roughly divided into two main sections. What are they?
1. The acts of Peter (chapters 1-12)
| 2. The acts of Paul (chapters 13-28)
123
Paul's 13 letters are not arranged in the order they were written (chronological). How are they arranged?
Generally, longest to shortest. The exception is that the four letters to individuals are kept together.
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If Paul's letters were arranged in the order they were written, which would be first and which would be last?
1 Thessalonians would be first;
| 2 Timothy would be last.
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Which of Paul's letters was written to a church he had never visited at the time the letter was written?
Romans
126
What would you say is the theme of the letter to the Romans?
The Gospel is God's power to save (Rom 1:16).
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Which of Paul's letters was written to a church in Achaia (southern Greece)?
1 and 2 Corinthians (written to the church at Corinth).
128
What letter am I? I was written by Paul to address division and corruption in the church. I also talk about the Lord's Supper and spiritual gifts.
1 Corinthians
129
What letter am I? I was written by Paul to an entire region that he visited on his first missionary journey. I emphasize that Christians are free from the restrictions of the Jewish laws.
Galatians
130
Which of Paul's letters were written to churches in Asia Minor?
Ephesians and Colossians
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What letter am I? I am one of four letters written by Paul from prison. I emphasize the relationship of church members to Jesus Christ and stress that the church is His ONE body.
Ephesians
132
Which of Paul's letters were written to churches in Macedonia (northern Greece)?
Philippians, and 1 & 2 Thessalonians
133
Which of Paul's letters was written to a church in Italy?
Romans
134
What letter am I? I was one of four letters written by Paul from prison. I was written to a church in Macedonia (northern Greece) and I speak much about "joy" and "rejoicing."
Philippians
135
What letter am I? I was one of four letters written by Paul from prison. I was written to a church in Asia Minor to combat error that was creeping into the church.
Colossians
136
What letters am I? I was written by Paul to a church in Macedonia (northern Greece) to address concerns about the second coming of Jesus. My focus is on HOW Jesus will return, not WHEN.
1 & 2 Thessalonians
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Which letter am I? I was written by Paul to a young preacher laboring in Ephesus. I speak of "being a good minister of Jesus Christ" and I contain qualifications for elders.
1 Timothy
138
Which letter am I? I was written by Paul to a young preacher laboring on the island of Crete and I also contain qualifications for elders.
Titus
139
Which letter am I? I was one of four letters written by Paul from prison. I was a companion letter to Colossians and I was written to a slave owner.
Philemon
140
I am the shortest of Paul's letters with just 25 verses.
Philemon
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Philemon was a slave owner. What was the name of the slave mentioned in this short letter?
Onesimus
142
Four letters in the NT contain just one chapter. What are they?
Philemon, 2 & 3 John, and Jude
143
Who was the author of Hebrews?
The author is not stated.
144
Hebrews was written to a __________ audience.
Jewish
145
How would you describe the theme of the letter to the Hebrews?
In a word - "better"...
1. HIS sacrifice is better than the OT sacrifices.
2. The New Covenant is built on better promises than the Old Covenant.
146
Who wrote the letter of James and who was it written to?
"James" - strong evidence suggests this was the same James as the brother of Jesus; it was written to scattered Jews.
147
What book am I? I am sometimes referred to as the "Proverbs of the NT," because of all the wise and practical sayings for living a godly life.
James
148
What book am I? I was written by the Apostle Peter to scattered Jews. My theme is that the road that leads to glory is paved with suffering (so this should be expected). Life is hard...but God is always good!
1 Peter
149
What book am I? I was written by the Apostle Peter to Christians in general. Peter wrote me knowing that his death was near. I instruct Christians to beware of false teachers and I talk of the advantages of living a virtuous life.
2 Peter
150
What letter am I? My author and the target audience are not specifically identified, but I was written to address the emerging belief that Jesus came to earth only in spirit and not in bodily form.
1 John
151
What letter am I? I was written by "the Elder" to "the elect lady and her children." I am the shortest letter in the NT with only 13 verses.
2 John
152
What letter am I? I was written by "the Elder" to a man named "Gaius." I am the second shortest letter with only 14 verses. I stress that church leaders must be humble, not proud. I praise Gaius and Demetrius but rebuke Diotrophes.
3 John
153
Who wrote the letter of Jude and who was it written to?
"Jude" the "brother of James" (also believed to be the brother of Jesus); written to all Christians.
154
What letter am I? I am one of only four letters in the NT containing just one chapter. I was written to warn against false teachers and I instruct Christians to "earnestly contend for the faith."
Jude
155
What book am I? I was written by John the Apostle to the "seven churches of Asia." My book reveals that evil will be destroyed and the righteous will live forever with God.
Revelation
156
Give four reasons why the OT is important to us today?
1. It was written for our learning (Rom 15:4)
2. It was written for our admonition (1 Cor 10:11)
3. It was a "teacher" to bring us to Christ (Gal 3:24)
4. Elements of the OT were a "shadow of things to come" (Col 2:17; Heb 10:1)
157
In what chapter in Genesis is each of the following discussed:
1. Creation
2. Adam & Eve
3. Paradise Lost
4. Noah, the Ark, and the Flood
5. Abram (Abraham) and God's chosen people
6. Death of Joseph
1. Creation - Ch 1
2. Adam & Eve - Ch 2
3. Paradise Lost - Ch 3
4. Noah, the Ark, and the Flood - Ch 6
5. Abram (Abraham) and God's chosen people - Ch 12
6. Death of Joseph - Ch 50
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Genesis: What was the one thing that God told Adam & Eve that they could not do?
Eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil
159
Genesis: Describe what is sometimes referred to as the "not in Satan's tale."
In Gen 2:17, God told Adam & Eve "in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die." In Gen 3:4, Satan told Eve "you shall NOT surely die." The only difference between these two is the word "not". Satan lied in the beginning and he has been lying ever since (John 8:44).
160
Genesis: What lesson should be learned from the example of Cain and Abel's worship to God?
Many today will claim that HOW we worship God does not matter, as long as we worship. Cain and Abel's example shows that is not true. God was pleased with Abel's sacrifice (worship) but not with Cain's.
161
Genesis: How many people were spared in the Flood?
8 - Noah and his wife, their three sons and their wives.
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Genesis: What important lesson should we learn about Noah's obedience in building the ark?
Noah did "according to all that God commanded him" (Gen 6:22; 7:5, 9, 16). When it came to Noah's salvation (and that of his family), he was careful to do exactly what God commanded him to do - not adding to it or taking away from it.
163
Genesis: The Flood of the OT was a shadow of what thing to come in the NT?
Baptism: Man can be saved by water...God can use water to wash sin from the life of an obedient sinner (1 Pet 3:21).
164
Genesis: What three promises did God give to Abram (Abraham) in Gen 12?
1. Land promise (go..."to a land that I will show you")
2. Nation promise ("I will make you a great nation")
3. Seed promise ("in you all families of the earth shall be blessed")
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Genesis: The land that God promised to Abraham is a shadow of what thing to come?
The "promised land" for God's chosen people of the OT (the Israelites) foreshadows a "Promised Land" for God's chosen people of the NT (Christians).
166
Genesis: What was Abraham's wife's name and what was the name of the "child of promise?"
Sarah; Isaac
167
Genesis: How old were Abraham and Sarah when they had Isaac?
Abraham was 100 and Sarah was 90 (Gen 17:17).
168
Genesis: What was Isaac's wife's name? What were the names of their two boys?
Isaac and Rebekah; Jacob and Esau
169
Genesis: What nations would come from Esau and later fight with the Israelites?
The Edomites and the Amalekites.
170
Genesis: Jacob's name would later be changed to what? What does that name mean?
Israel; "strives with God"
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Genesis: Why was the nation of Israel known by the name "Israel"?
Because they were the direct descendents of Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel.
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Genesis: What is meant by the phrase, "the twelve tribes of Israel?"
Jacob (Israel) had twelve sons. All the descendents of each of the sons were considered a "tribe" and were named after that son (e.g. the "tribe of Judah"). Thus, the nation of Israel consisted of twelve separate tribes.
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Genesis: Which of Jacob's sons was hated by his brothers, sold into slavery, and became second-in-command over all Egypt (second only to Pharaoh)?
Joseph
174
Genesis: Near the end of Genesis, how did the Israelites end up in Egypt?
A famine drove them there.
175
Genesis: Just before his death, what request did Joseph make of his brethren?
He wanted the Israelites to carry his bones back to the land that was promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
176
In what chapter in Exodus is each of the following discussed:
1. Birth of Moses
2. The 10 Plagues
3. The first Passover
4. Crossing of the Red Sea
5. Manna from heaven
6. Israel's first battle
7. The Ten Commandments (Mt. Sinai)
8. Completion of the Tabernacle
1. Birth of Moses - Ch 2
2. The 10 Plagues - Ch 5+
3. The first Passover - Ch 12
4. Crossing of the Red Sea - Ch 14
5. Manna from heaven - Ch 16
6. Israel's first battle - Ch 17
7. The Ten Commandments (Mt. Sinai) - Ch 20
8. Completion of the Tabernacle - Ch 40
177
Exodus: Describe how God initially revealed Himself to Moses on Mt. Sinai.
In a burning bush (Exo 3:14).
178
Exodus: What was the last of the Ten Plagues against Pharaoh?
Death of the firtsborn.
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Exodus: What did God instruct the Israelites to do in order for them to be spared the death of the firstborn?
They were to kill a lamb and sprinkle the blood on the doorposts of their houses. This would be a sign for the Angel of the Lord to "pass over" their home.
180
Exodus: The Passover of the OT was a shadow of what thing to come in the NT?
Christ, as the Lamb of God, became our Passover and it is through His blood that we can be spared from the second death. (1 Cor 5:7)
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Exodus: What does the word "manna" mean? How is it described?
"Manna" means "what is it?"; It is described a coming down from heaven; when the dew lifted it was like "a small round substance, as fine as frost on the ground"; it was "like white coriander seed"; and the taste of it was like "wafers made with honey."
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Exodus: How were the Israelites instructed to gather the manna?
They were to go out early (before the sun became hot) and gather enough for one day, every day for five days, and not leave any until the next day. On the sixth day they were to gather twice as much and leave some for the seventh day. There was no manna to gather on the seventh day (the Sabbath).
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Exodus: Manna in the OT was a shadow of what thing to come in the NT?
God has also provided us with manna from heaven. It is not food for the physical body but food for the spiritual body..the Bread of Life...the word of God. (John 6:58)
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Exodus: Describe Israel's first battle. Where did it take place? Who were they fighting? What happened?
1. The battle took place at Rephidim;
2. They were fighting the Amalekites;
3. Whenever Moses' staff was raised, the Israelites would be winning. Whenever his arm grew tired and it fell, the Amalekites would be winning. Aaron and Hur helped to hold Moses' staff up.
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Exodus: What was the location where the Ten Commandments were given?
Mt Sinai (also called "Mt. Horeb")
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Exodus: The book of Exodus ends with the completion of what major building project?
The Tabernacle
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Exodus: What does the word "tabernacle" mean?
"Dwelling place" or "tent"; the tabernacle was a sort of portable temple that could be taken down, moved, and set up again as they traveled in the wilderness.
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Leviticus: The "Levites" are often referred to as the tribe of _________, but more accurately they were the tribe of __________ ___ ____ _________.
Priests; attendants to the priests.
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Leviticus: "All priests were Levites, but not all Levites were priests." Explain what that means.
Any descendent of Levi was considered a "Levite"; but only the descendents of Aaron (who was a Levite) could be priests.
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In what chapter of Numbers is each of the following discussed:
1. Cloud by day; pillar of fire by night
2. The Israelites depart Mt. Sinai
3. The 12 spies
4. 40 years of wandering begins
5. Moses sins against God
6. The bronze serpent
7. A talking donkey
1. Cloud by day; pillar of fire by night - Ch 9
2. The Israelites depart Mt. Sinai - Ch 10
3. The 12 spies - Ch 13
4. 40 years of wandering begins - Ch 14
5. Moses sins against God - Ch 20
6. The bronze serpent - Ch 21
7. A talking donkey - Ch 22
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Numbers: During the wilderness wandering, how did the Israelites know when to move, when to stop, and where to go?
God directed them to follow a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night.
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Leviticus: What lesson should be learned from the example of Aaron's two sons, Nadab and Abihu?
As priests, Nadab and Abihu were both in the process of worshipping God. However, they worshipped in a manner that was displeasing to God and he killed them with fire. Today, all Christians are priests and we too must worship in a way that God has instructed. HOW we worship matters!
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Numbers: 12 spies were selected to "spy out" the promised land. Why 12 spies?
One was selected from each of the 12 tribes of Israel.
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Numbers: How long did the spies spend "spying" out the land?
40 days
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Numbers: Out of the 12 spies, only ______ gave a good report. Who were they?
Two; Joshua and Caleb
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Numbers: Because of their lack of faith, God punished the Israelites by telling them they would not be able to enter the promised land for _______ years. What is the significance of that number?
40 years; one year for each day spent spying out the land.
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Numbers: During the wilderness wandering, God said that everyone ______ years old and up would perish in the wilderness, except what two people?
20; Joshua and Caleb
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Numbers: How did Moses sin against God and what was the result of that sin?
1. God told Moses to speak to a rock in order to bring forth water for the people to drink. Instead of being obedient to God, Moses struck the rock with his staff.
2. Moses was not allowed to enter the promised land.
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Numbers: Moses' sin against God in striking the rock (Num 20) is a shadow of what lesson to be learned in the NT?
Disobedience against God can cause us to forfeit our inheritance - the Promised Land.
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Numbers: God sent "fiery serpents" among the Israelites and those who were bitten died. Why did God do this? How were the people saved from certain death?
1. They had "spoken against God and against Moses," even referring to God's gift of daily bread as "worthless bread."
2. Moses made a bronze serpent and put it on a pole. If anyone who had been bitten looked upon the pole, they would live.
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Numbers: The bronze serpent that Moses made and put on a pole was a shadow of what event to come?
The lifting up of the Son of Man (Jesus) on the Cross. We have all been "bitten" by Satan, that serpent of old. We can only be saved from certain death (spiritual death) by coming to the foot of the Cross and gazing upon our Savior, Who died for us (John 3:14-15).
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Numbers: The Lord opened the mouth of a donkey who then spoke to __________.
Balaam
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Numbers: Balaam was a false prophet hired by ________, King of the Moabites, to curse the Israelites.
Balak
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Numbers: How does the book of Numbers end?
With the Israelites east of the Jordan River, ready to enter the promised land.
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Deuteronomy: In what chapter do we see the Ten Commandments repeated to the people?
Chapter 5
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Deut 6:4-5 contains the "essence" of the law. What does it say?
Love God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.
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Deuteronomy: How does the book of Deuteronomy end?
With the death of Moses (CH 34).
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Deuteronomy: Where did Moses go in order to see the promised land?
To Mt. Nebo, in the Pisgah mountain range.
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Deuteronomy: How old was Moses when he died? What was stated about Moses health when he died?
120 years old; "His eyes were not dim nor his natural vigor diminished." (Deut 34:7)
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When Moses died, who disputed with Satan over his body?
The archangel, Michael (Jude 9).
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In what chapter of Joshua is each of the following discussed:
1. The two spies sent to Jericho.
2. The "Battle of Jericho."
3. The sun stands still over Gibeon for an entire day.
4. Joshua's vow.
5. Death of Joshua.
6. Joseph's bones buried.
1. The two spies sent to Jericho - CH 2
2. The "Battle of Jericho" - CH 6
3. The sun stands still over Gibeon for an entire day - CH 10
4. Joshua's vow - CH 24
5. Death of Joshua - CH 24
6. Joseph's bones buried - CH 24
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Joshua: In the opening chapters of the Book of Joshua we see ______ spies being sent out to Jericho. Who were they?
Two; the spies are not named.
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Joshua: What resident of Jericho helps to hide the spies and then helps them to escape?
Rahab, the harlot.
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Joshua: Because of her actions, Rahab's life was spared. Who does she end up marrying and what role does she play in the lineage of Christ?
Rahab married Salmon. They had a son named Boaz, who married Ruth. Rahab was the great-great-grandmother, and Ruth was the great-grandmother of King David who, of course, was in the lineage of Christ (Matt 1; Luke 3).
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Joshua: Name four times when God's people crossed a river on "dry land."
1. Crossing of the Red Sea - Exo 14
2. Crossing of the Jordan River - Josh 3
3. Crossing of the Jordan River - Elijah and Elisha in 2 Kings 2:8
4. Crossing of the Jordan River - Elisha in 2 Kings 2:14
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Joshua: Describe how the Israelites crossed the Jordan River on dry land.
The ark of the covenant went before the people. As the feet of those carrying the ark stepped out into the water, it parted and they stood on dry ground. (Josh 3:15, 17)
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Joshua: Joshua led the conquest of the promised land. What was the first battle they had to fight?
The Battle of Jericho
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Joshua: Hebrews 11:30 says that "by faith the walls of Jericho fell down." What was involved in their faith?
This faith of the Israelites involved obedience. God had commanded them to walk all the way around Jericho once each day for six days, and then to walk seven times around on the seventh day. Only AFTER they did what God commanded them to do did the walls of Jericho come falling down.
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Joshua: The Israelites were defeated in their second battle. Where did that battle take place and why were they defeated?
1. The battle took place at Ai.
2. They were defeated because they were not obedient. A man named Achan took something that was not his to take, and hid them in his tent.
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Joshua: What inhabitants of the land of Canaan tricked the Israelites into making a covenant of peace with them? What ultimately happened to them?
1. The Gibeonites (inhabitants of Gibeon).
| 2. They became slaves to the Israelites (woodcutters and water carriers).
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Joshua: Describe how the sun and moon stood still for an entire day.
The other inhabitants of Canaan were angry with the Gibeonites for making a covenant of peace with the Israelites, so they went to war with them. The Israelites came to their rescue. During that battle, Joshua prayed to God that the sun and moon would stand still until they had subdued their enemies.
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Joshua: What was Joshua's famous vow at the end of the book?
"Choose you this day whom you will serve...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." (Josh 24:15)
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Joshua: What happens at the end of the Book of Joshua?
Joshua dies and Joseph's bones are buried.
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The main events of the books of Exodus, Numbers, and Joshua in the OT are a shadow of what things to come in the NT?
Just as the Israelites were in captivity (in Egypt), we too were captives to sin. Just as God freed the Israelites via the blood of the Passover Lamb and the Red Sea, we too are freed from the consequences of sin via the blood of Jesus (the Lamb of God) and baptism. Just as the Israelites wandered for a lifetime in the wilderness, we too wander a wilderness. Just as Joshua led the Israelites into the promised land, even so Jesus (Greek form of the Hebrew name "Joshua") leads us into the Promised Land. Just as lack of faith and disobedience caused many not to enter the promised land, we too can fall short of our inheritance.
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Judges: Who was the first of the Judges? This Judge delivered the Israelites from the King of __________.
Othniel, brother-in-law of Caleb (Ch 3); Mesopotamia
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Judges: Which of the Judges was described as a "left-handed man?" What was he most noted for doing?
Ehud (Ch 3); he freed the Israelites from Eglon, King of the Moabites.
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Judges: Who is mentioned as the only woman Judge of Israel?
Deborah (Ch 4)
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Judges: Deborah commanded _________, leader of the Israelite army, to go against ___________, commander of the Canaanite army. Ultimately, she delivers Israel from _________, king of the Canaanites.
Barak; Sisera; Jaban
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Judges: Sisera, commander of the Canaanite army, escapes from Barak, leader of the Israelite army, and hides in the tent of a woman named ______. What ultimately happens to Sisera?
Jael; Jael covers Sisera with a blanket (under the pretense of hiding him) but then drives a tent peg through his head into the ground.
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Judges: Which of the Judges would deliver God's people from the Midianites in a battle that involved just 300 Israelites against 135,000 Midianites? Describe what happened in this battle.
Gideon (Ch 6-7); the 300 each took a trumpet in their right hand, and a torch in their left, and they put pitchers over the torches. They divided into three groups of 100 and surrounded the Midianite army. At Gideon's command, they all blew their trumpets, broke the pitchers covering the torches, and shouted, "The sword of the Lord and of Gideon!"
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Judges: Which of the Judges swore a tragic vow to God that if God would deliver him from his enemies he would sacrifice whatever came out to greet him from his house? What happened?
Jephthah (Ch 11); God did deliver them from their enemies (the Ammonites) and his daughter (an only child) came out to greet him when he returned; ultimately, Jephthah upheld his end of the vow and sacrificed his daughter.
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Judges: Which of the Judges was considered the "strong man" of the Bible, whose strength was bound up in his long hair?
Samson (Ch 13)
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Judges: Samson is said to have caught ______ foxes and tied their tails together, and later to have killed _______ Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey.
300; 1,000
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Judges: Samson pulled up the main gates of the city of ________, put them on his shoulders, and carried them to the top of a hill in _________.
Gaza; Hebron
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Judges: Although Samson was physically strong, he was morally weak. What was the name of the woman that eventually became is undoing?
Delilah
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Ruth: In the story of Ruth, a man and his wife, and their two sons, leave Bethlehem and travel to ________ because of a famine. What were the names of this man, his wife, and their two sons?
Moab; Elimelech and Naomi, with their sons Mahlon and Chilion
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Ruth: Naomi's two sons take wives from among the Moabites. What were their names?
Orpah and Ruth
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Ruth: After the death of her husband and both her sons, Naomi returns to Bethlehem with which of the daughters-in-law? Why?
Ruth; Ruth refused to leave Naomi's side
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Ruth: Ruth ends up marrying what Jewish man who would be in the lineage of Christ?
Boaz (son of Rahab the harlot and Salmon)
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1 Samuel: Who were Samuel's parents?
Elkanah and Hannah
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1 Samuel: How did Samuel end up with Eli the priest, in the service of the Tabernacle?
His mother Hannah was barren. She promised God that if He would give her a son, she would "give him to the Lord all the days of his life." (1 Sam 1:11)
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1 Samuel: Did Samuel's mother Hannah have any more children after him?
Yes, three sons and two daughters (1 Sam 2:21)
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1 Samuel: What were the names of Eli's wicked sons? What did they do that was wicked?
Hophni and Phinehas; they were greedy, they had little respect for God's part of the sacrifice, and they acted immorally with the women who served at the entrance to the Tabernacle.
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1 Samuel: Describe how Eli and his two sons died.
Eli's two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, carried the ark of God into battle with the Philistines and died there. When Eli heard about it later, he fell backwards off his seat and broke his neck.
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1 Samuel: Despite being warned of what having a king would cost them, the Israelites still demanded a king. Who would become their first king? How was he described?
Saul; he was described as more handsome and taller than any man in Israel - just the kind of warrior the people wanted for a king.
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1 Samuel: What champion of the Philistines challenged any Israelites warrior to a "winner-takes-all" battle? How tall was he and how much did he weigh? How many days did he challenge the Israelites?
Goliath; he was over nine feet tall; we don't know how much he weighed but we do know that his armor weighed 125 lbs and the iron spearhead on the tip of his spear weighed 15 lbs; 40 days
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1 Samuel: Who finally accepts the challenge to fight Goliath? How is he equipped?
Young David; with only a shepherd's staff, a sling, five smooth stones...and God.
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1 Samuel: In 1 Sam 16, a young David is annointed by Samuel to succeed Saul as king over Israel. For most of the rest of the book, Saul tries time and again to kill David. Why does David wait until after Saul's death before he assumes power?
He has such respect for Saul as God's annointed.
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1 Samuel: Describe Saul's death in the last chapter of 1 Samuel (Ch 31).
In a fierce battle with the Philistines Saul is wounded and, fearing what they might do to him if he is captured, he falls on his sword.
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1 Samuel: How long did King Saul reign over Israel?
40 years (Acts 13:21)
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2 Samuel: Who became Israel's second king? How old was he when he began to reign? How long did he reign over Israel?
King David; 30 years old; 40 years
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2 Samuel: What city is made the capital during King David's reign?
Jerusalem (Ch 5)
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2 Samuel: What man reached out to steady the ark when the oxen pulling it stumbled. Upon touching the ark, God struck him dead.
Uzzah (Ch 6)
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2 Samuel: What beautiful woman caught King David's eye when he saw her bathing from his roof? What was her husband's name? Where was her husband at the time?
Bathsheba; Uriah the Hittite; he was away in battle with Joab and the rest of David's army.
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2 Samuel: After King David learns that Bathsheba is with child, what does he do in an effort to cover it up?
He brings Uriah the Hittite in from the war and tries to make him visit his wife, but he refuses. When all else fails, he sends Uriah back to the front lines carrying with his own "death sentence" in a message to Joab. He commands Joab to put Uriah in the heat of battle and then to withdraw from him. Uriah is killed.
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2 Samuel: Who rebukes King David for his sin with Bathsheba? How does he do it?
Nathan the prophet; he tells a story about a a poor man who had only one lamb and a rich traveler who had many lambs.
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2 Samuel: What becomes the consequence of King David's sin with Bathsheba?
The child dies and David is told that the sword would never depart from his house and that the Lord would raise up adversity against him from his own house (2 Sam 12:10-11).
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2 Samuel: What was the name of the second child between David and Bathsheba?
Solomon
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2 Samuel: In fulfillment of the prophecy that the Lord would raise up "adversity agsint him from his own house," what three sons of David seemed to cause him the most grief?
1. Amnon and his wickedness with Tamar
2. Absalom - takes revenge on Amnon and seizes David's throne
3. Adonijah - presumes himself king instead of Solomon in David's old age
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1 Kings: Who becomes Israel's third king?
Solomon
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1 Kings: King Solomon's reign over Israel begins with what seemingly odd request?
That God would grant him a "wise and understanding heart" in order to judge His people and to discern between good and evil. (Ch 3)
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1 Kings: How long did it take King Solomon to build the first Temple of the Lord?
Seven years (Ch 6)
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1 Kings: What notable character visits King Solomon in order to "test him with hard questions" and to see if what had been said of his wisdom was true?
The Queen of Sheba (Ch 10)
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1 Kings: What happens to the kingdom after King Solomon's death in Ch 11?
The kingdom is divided. The two southern tribes (Judah) remain with King Solomon's son, Rehoboam; the ten northern tribes (Israel) go to Jeroboam.
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1 Kings: The division of the kingdom (after King Solomon's death) was instigated by what event?
Solomon's son, Rehoboam, was advised by the elders to "be a servant to the people." He refused their advice and listened to his friends instead saying, "My father put a heavy yoke on you, I will add to your yoke; my father chastised you with whips, I will chastise you with scourges." (Ch 12)
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1 Kings: What wicked thing did Jeroboam do as king of the northern tribes?
So that his people would not return to Jerusalem to worship, he set up two golden calves - one in the northern part of the kingdom (Dan) and one in the southern part of the kingdom (Bethel) - and commanded the people to worship there instead.
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1 Kings: Because of King Ahab's wickedness, what prophet of God prayed that it would not rain for three years? How did the prophet survive?
Elijah; he was directed by God to the Brook Cherith where he received water, while ravens brought him food in the mornings and evenings. He later was sustained in the home of the widow of Zarephath. (Ch 17)
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1 Kings: At Mt. Carmel, Elijah challenged _______ prophets of Baal and _______ prophets of Asherah in a contest to determine who was the One True God of Israel. What happened?
450 prophets of Baal; 400 prophets of Asherah; the false prophets cried out to their god from morning until the evening sacrifice, leaping about and even cutting themselves with knives and lances until blood gushed out of them. When Elijah had enough of their nonsense, and it was clear their god was not going to answer them, he called to the God of Heaven who immediately sent down fire and consumed the sacrifice. All the false prophets were executed.
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2 Kings: What prophet takes Elijah's place? Describe how it happened.
Elisha (Ch 2); a chariot of fire separated Elijah and Elisha, and Elijah is taken up into heaven by a whirlwind.
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2 Kings: What commander of the army of the king of Syria was said to be "a mighty man of valor, but a leper?"
Naaman (Ch 5)
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2 Kings: How did Naaman come to know about the "prophet who is in Samaria" that could heal him of his leprosy?
From a young Israelite girl who had been taken captive and was a servant to Naaman's wife.
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2 Kings: What did Naaman take to Elisha as payment to heal him of his leprosy? How much of this did Elisha accept?
Ten talents of silver, 6,000 shekels of gold, and ten changes of clothing; Elisha did not accept any of it.
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2 Kings: Naaman left Elisha's house in a rage. Why?
Because Elisha didn't even bother to speak to him personally, but sent word through a messenger that he should go wash in the Jordan River seven times.
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2 Kings: After Naaman complied with Elisha's instructions, and was healed of his leprosy, what strange request did Elisha grant him?
That he (Naaman) could take two mule-loads of earth back to Syria on which to offer sacrifice to the God of Heaven.
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2 Kings: Even though Elisha would not accept any payment from Naaman for healing him of his leprosy, this servant of Elisha later pretended to accept payment on Elisha's behalf. What happened to him?
Gehazi; he became leprous himself.
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2 Kings: In chapter 17, the ten northern tribes (Israel) are finally taken captive by whom?
Shalmaneser of Assyria
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2 Kings: What king of Assyria tries to take Judah in chapter 19, resulting in the death of 185,000 Assyrians? How did the Assyrians die?
Sennacherib; the angel of the Lord destroyed them by night
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2 Kings: In chapter 25, the two southern tribes (Judah) are finally taken captive by whom?
Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon
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Ezra: How long did the Jewish exiles spend in Babylonian captivity?
70 years
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Ezra: What was the approximate number of Jews who returned with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem?
50,000
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In what chapter of Ezra is each of the following discussed:
1. Return of exiles under Cyrus of Persia,
2. Completion of the foundation of the temple,
3. Completion of the temple,
4. Ezra's return to Jerusalem.
1. Return of exiles under Cyrus of Persia - Ch 1
2. Completion of the foundation of the temple - Ch 3
3. Completion of the temple - Ch 6
4. Ezra's return to Jerusalem - Ch 8
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In what chapter of Nehemiah is each of the following discussed:
1. Reconstruction of walls around Jerusalem started,
2. Reconstruction of walls around Jerusalem completed.
1. Reconstruction of walls around Jerusalem started - Ch 3
| 2. Reconstruction of walls around Jerusalem completed - Ch 6
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Esther: The events of Esther take place between chapters _____ and _____ of the book of Ezra.
6 and 7
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Esther: The events of Esther take place during the reign of what king of Persia?
Ahasuerus
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Esther: Esther begins with what woman as queen to King Ahasuerus?
Queen Vashti
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Esther: King Ahasuerus sought a replacement for Queen Vashti and found her in a beuatiful Jewish girl named _________ (Jewish name).
Hadassah. Esther was her Persian name.
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Esther: Esther's father and mother had died, so she had been raised as a daughter by a cousin named __________.
Mordecai. Hadassah was his uncle's daughter (making them cousins).
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Esther: What evil man, second-in-command to King Ahasuerus, sought to have all the Jews destroyed? Was he successful?
Haman; no, his plan back-fired on him when Esther (of course, a Jew herself) pled for her life and the lives of her people before King Ahasuerus. Haman was hanged on the gallows he'd constructed for Mordecai and Mordecai became second-in-command only to the king.
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Esther: What feast, still observed by Jews today, celebrates the victory of the Jews over those who sought to destroy them during this time?
The Feast of Purim
