Bible Quiz To Study Flashcards
Where was John exiled to? Why?
Isle of Patmos; because of his ministry success, the Roman emperor Domition sent him to Patmos.
Who exiled John? What was John’s story?
The Roman emperor Domition exiled him; prior to that, he had served faithfully and ministered to churches in the Asia Minor and he wrote 1,2, and 3 John successfully- and that’s why he was exiled.
What low season did John likely experience there?
Loneliness
How did God use that in John’s life? What did he write/see during that time?
God used that in his life because it was on the Isle of Patmos that God revealed the future of earth and mankind- a vision; He wrote about the vision God revealed to him, and his loneliness was overshadowed by the honor that God gave him.
After John was released what did he do? Why? How?
He was carried by cot and continued to preach the message “Little Children, Love One Another.” He was probably carried because of old age and/or injuries from hard labor on Patmos, yet he was still determined to preach.
Deborah was the only female judge out of how many over the course of 430 years?
13 Judges
What was the role of judges in Israel during this time of Deborah?
They provided counsel in order to settle disputes and served as military leaders.
What were the five challenges Deborah faced?
She was a long way from the Canaanites. In order to defeat them, her army would have to travel, She was not a trained warrior, Women were not given authority to lead an army; therefore, she would have to find a man willing to provide help as a military leader, The Canaanites had a superior army, Israelites were shepherds and farmers, not trained soldiers, She faced a nation with fear and lack of faith in God.
What leader and army was Deborah going to deliver Israel from?
Leader- King Jabin & Commander Sisera Army- Canaanite
Who agreed to lead the military with/for Deborah?
Barak
How did they defeat the Canaanites? (Who and where…)
They defeated the Canaanites through God’s provision and will.
What personal lessons and applications can we take away from the story of Deborah?
Let God take control of our lives and we will be victorious over the challenges we face, We should willingly offer ourselves to God, fully submit to God with complete obedience and He will grant us good, as he did to Deborah.
Who were the king and queen when Elijah was a prophet?
Ahab and Jezebel
Why was there a three year drought during this time of Elijah?
The people had turned from God to worship idols
How did God demonstrate His power to the false prophets of Baal?
He caused an altar drenched with water to supernaturally light on fire
Why did Elijah become fearful and discouraged after having such a great victory for the Lord?
Jezebel was after his life