Bible_Study_11 Flashcards
Importance of 1 Thessalonians?
It contains Scripture’s most important and extended passage on the Rapture.
What three passages promise that we will escape the wrath to come?
1 Thess. 1:9-10 ♦1 Thess. 5:9 ♦Romans 5:9
This passage speaks of the implications concerning a Pre-trib Rapture:
1 Thess 1:10♦At the Rapture, Christ will Rescue from wrath. - “Even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.”♦This “wrath to come” speaks specifically about the coming 7 year period commonly known as the Great Tribulation.
What is the meaning of the word, “prevent”?
Go before or precede
What is the meaning of the word, rapture?
Caught up
Recite Galatians 2:21
I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
7 Things from 1 Thessalonians 4 that are God’s Will For Us:
♦Live in sexual purity♦♦Do not defraud others (cheat or take advantage of another) ♦♦Do not despise others - To despise Man is to despise God♦♦Love the brethren♦♦Do not talk too much♦♦Stay out of other people’s business.♦♦Supply our own needs by honest work.
How can we live in sexual purity?
♦By controlling our bodies♦♦By controlling our desires♦We accomplish this by the second step in God’s Will from 1 Thessalonians 4
We may defraud someone sexually by …
stirring desires which cannot be righteously fulfilled - by seductively clothing, words, or actions.
We are not to sit on a hill awaiting …
Christ’s return. We are to be busy serving the Master and providing for our families and the Lord’s work
How does the doctrine of Christ’s Imminent Return affect the Rapture?
If Christ were not to Rapture the saints until the middle or the end of the 7 year Tribulation then His coming would not be imminent (any moment).
Subtitle of 2 Thessalonians?
The Coming of Christ and Anti-Christ
Author of 2 Thessalonians?
The Apostle Paul
Background and Occasion of Writing of 2 Thessalonians:♦Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians to straighten the Thessalonians out on the __________.
Rapture
Background and Occasion of Writing of 2 Thessalonians:♦Paul wrote 2 Thessalonians to straighten the Thessalonians out on the __________.
2nd Coming
Word hadn’t reached Paul that the Thessalonians were experiencing these three problems.
♦They were continuing to suffer persecution.♦♦They were being Misled into believing that they were now enduring the Tribulation and had somehow missed out on the Rapture. A false letter, purportedly from Paul, claimed that the Day of the Lord had begun.♦♦They were becoming idle because they believed Christ would return at any moment and they were simply waiting until He arrived.
Content of 2 Thessalonians: ♦2 Thessalonians…
Encourages Suffering Saints. Explains the day of the Lord and Exhorts Sinning Saints
Content of 2 Thessalonians:♦Warren Wiersbe writes
The purpose of Bible Prophecy is not for us to make a calendar, but to build character. Paul emphasized this fact in both of this Thessalonians letters…Someone had deceived the believers into thinking they were already living in the Day of the Lord (the Tribulations). The teaching probably first came through a prophetic utterance…and then…by a letter claiming to come from Paul himself…To calm their hearts and stabilize their faith, Paul explained himself…To calm their hears and stabilize their faith, Paul explained that they were not in the Day of the Lord….that day could not arrive till certain other events had taken place. Paul then stated for them the prophetic events that make up God’s time table.
Content of 2 Thessalonians: ♦J. Vernon McGee writes
There was circulating in the Thessalonian church a letter or report, purported to have come from Paul…This false report claimed that Christ had already come…These people were being persecuted…they were suffering…it was easy for them to believe that they had entered the Great Tribulation…
Key Word of 2 Thessalonians?
The Day of Christ
Theme of 2 Thessalonians?
A Proper Understanding of the Day of Christ
Date and Place of Writing of 2 Thessalonians?
AD 51. It was written a few months after 1 Thessalonians from the city of Corinth.
Importance of 2 Thessalonians?
♦It contains one of the New Testament’s 2 most extended and important descriptions of the Anti-Christ♦♦It contains one of the most important pre-tribulational Rapture passages in Scripture.
In the Rapture Christ comes in the AIR while in the Second Coming Christ comes …
to the ground
In the Rapture Jesus comes FOR His Saints while in the Second Coming Jesus comes …
WITH His Saints
The Rapture is a Mystery (unrevealed in the Old Testament) while the Second Coming is …
revealed throughout the Old Testament
The Rapture has no signs in Heaven while the Second Coming
has signs in Heaven
The Rapture is a BLESSING of Rescue for the Saints while the Second Coming is …
JUDGMENT on the Lost
The Rapture occurs Instantly and thus INVISIBLY while the Second Coming is …
VISIBLE Worldwide
The Rapture involve the CHURCH while the Second Coming involves …
Israel
The Rapture occurs BEFORE the Tribulation while the Second Coming occurs …
AFTER the Tribulation
What two events must precede the Tribulation?
A falling away/departure and the revealing of the Antichrist.
What must precede the revealing of the Antichrist?
The removal of the Restrainer (the Holy Spirit) and therefore also the removal of believers at the Rapture.
The Antichrist must be revealed before the …
Tribulation
Since believers must be removed before the Antichrist is revealed, then believers must be …
removed before the Tribulation
The Revelation of the Antichrist is
the starting point of the Tribulation
What three events must occur before the Tribulation can begin?
- “Falling Away” or literally a “Departure”♦2. The Revelation of the Antichrist ♦3. The Removal of the Restrainer
The 7 year clock of the Tribulation officially begins with the …
signing or confirming of a Peace Treaty between Israel and the Antichrist. It is at this point, not before, that he is revealed and can first be identified
If the Antichrist has not been revealed then …
You are not in the Tribulation
Who is the Restrainer of evil in this world today?
The Holy Spirit
The Spirit of God cannot be removed until believers are …
taken out at the Rapture because He is joined to them eternally.
The Holy Spirit will still be present on Earth during the Tribulation …
as His omnipresence and the fact that individuals are saved during the Tribulation both demand
At the Rapture, the Holy Spirits restraining influence on evil will be …
removed. God will allow the spirit of lawlessness to rule. Evil will flourish like never before.
The Holy Spirit will leave at the Rapture in the same sense that He …
came at Pentecost. He will simply return to His pre-Pentecost Old Testament roles and ministries.
What is the meaning of the Old English word, “let/letteth” in 2 Thess?
To restrain or hold back
What passage is the Restrainer and the Antichrist on?
2 Thessalonians 2
Subtitle of Romans?
The Righteousness of God
Author of Romans?
The Apostle Paul
Recipients & Occasion of Writing of Romans?
Having heard of a growing body of believers with no Apostolic leadership in the capital of the Roman empire, Paul desired to visit this influential city to instruct this new Church in the foundational truths of the Christian faith. Unable to visit them as planned, Paul sends this epistle for the purpose of grounding them in the faith until he can make an actual visit to Rome.
Content of Romans?
It is the most complete and systematic presentation of God’s plan of salvation for sinners, sanctification for saints, and sovereignty over Israel in all of Scripture.
Willmington has called the book of Romans …
The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights of the Christian faith…The Fort Knox of Bible Doctrine! Basic Theology in its purest form! The most profound discussion about the most profound subjects in all of Scripture - God’s plan and purpose for saving sinners.
Martin Luther called Romans …
The true masterpiece of the New Testament and the very purest gospel, which is well worth and deserving that a Christian man should not only learn it by heart, word for word, but also that he should daily deal with it as the daily bread of men’s souls. It can never be too much or too well read or studied, and the more it is handled, the more precious it becomes, and the better it tastes.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
1 Thess. 4:16-17
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Romans 10:9-10
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Romans 10:13
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Romans Road
Romans 3:23♦Romans 6:23♦Romans 10:9-10♦Romans 10:13
Romans 4:5
But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Romans 5:12
Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
Romans 11:16
For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.
Romans 12:1-2
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Subtitle of Psalms is…
The Hymn Book of Israel
Main Content of Psalms: ♦What are the Psalms for the nation of Israel?
The hymn book, the worship and devotional guide
Main Content of Psalms: ♦The English title, “Psalms”, refers to…?
songs of praise or “music” accompanied by stringed instruments
What is the Hebrew title of Psalms?
Book of Praises
Main Content of Psalms: ♦The Psalms are the inspired responses of..?
human hearts to God’s revelation of Himself
Main Content of Psalms: ♦The Psalms record deep devotion, intense feeling, exalted emotion, and dark dejection… It is the ______ book which contains every experience of a __________ ________. The Psalms run the psychological gamut. Every thought, every impulse, every emotion that sweeps over the soul is recorded in this book.
only ; human being
Theme of the book of Psalms
The adoration of Israel
What is the key word of Psalms?
Praise
The Great Psalm of the Sufferings of Christ
Psalm 22
The Great Psalm of the Lord my Shepherd
Psalm 23
The Great Psalm of David’s Repentance
Psalm 51
The Great Psalm of Universal Millennial Kingdom Praise
Psalm 100
The Great Psalm of Praise to the Word of God
Psalm 119
The Great Psalm of Praise
Psalm 150
The authorship of Psalms?
The Majority of the Psalms were written by David.
Who is believed to have complied the Psalms into their final order?
Ezra the Scribe
Date and Chronology of Psalms:♦Although most of the Psalms were written during the ______________ _____________, they span a total time period of ________ years, from the __________ (YEAR?) to the _______________ (YEAR?).
United/Single Kingdom ; 1,000 years ; Exodus (1450 BC) ; Restoration/Return (450 BC)
The book of Psalms pictures…?
Worship in the Christian Life
Importance & Distinctives in the book of Psalms: ♦Psalms is the most ___________ Old Testament book, being filled with prophecies of the King and His Kingdom.
Messianic
Importance & Distinctives in the book of Psalms: ♦The book of Psalms is _________ more in the New Testament than all the other Old Testament books combined.
quoted
Who were the other authors of the book of Psalms?
Korah, Asaph, Heman, Ethan, Solomon, Moses, King Hezekiah and some are anonymous
David
Author of at least 77 books of Psalms, including the Shepherd Psalms, The Sinner Psalms, The Suffering Psalms, and the Satisfied Psalms.
Korah
Author of some Psalms. The “sons of Korah” were Levite decedents of Kohath through Korah who served in the Temple as Musicians.
Asaph
Author of some Psalms. Levitical Choirmaster appointed by King David was of the Sons of Gershom, one of the three families of non-priestly Levites who served in the Tabernacle. At the time of David, these Levites were organized for the Musical worship of God in the Temple.
Herman
Author of some Psalms. A leading Levitical Singer of the family of Kohath & Korah.
Ethan
Author of some Psalms. This Counselor of Solomon was a Levite of the Sons if Merrari.
Solomon
Author of some Psalms.
Moses
Author of some Psalms.
King Hezekiah
Author of some Psalms. This godly 13th King of the Southern Kingdom of Judah repaired the Temple, organized an orchestra, and re organized the Levitical Singers. He authored 10 Psalms and added a total of 15 to the Book. He also helped prepare the book of Proverbs.
What are Penitential Psalms?
Psalms that are confessional hymns of repentance over sin
What are the two best known Penitential Psalms and what do each of those describe?
Psalm 32 describes David’s awful feelings before confessing and repenting of his sin with Bathsheba.♦Psalm 51 describes David’s confession and the emotions he experienced during it.
What are Imprecatory Psalms?
Prayers of Judgment upon the enemies of God
The Degree or Ascent Psalms: ♦The possible authorship of these 10 books of Psalms?♦Ps 120-121, 123, 125-126, 128-130, and 132.
Hezekiah
The Degree or Ascent Psalms: ♦What is the context?
It is believed that most were written and all 15 were probably complied by king Hezekiah, of Judah after God spared and added 15 years to his life. One Psalm is included for each year.
The Degree or Ascent Psalms: ♦How were they sung?
They were sung at various stages of the three annual pilgrimages to Jerusalem. This is the most widely held view.
What is an Acrostic Psalm?
When each line begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew Alphabet and is also called Alphabetic Psalms.
Four facts about Psalm 119
♦The longest “chapter” of the Word of God♦♦The Center “chapter” of the Word of God♦♦Every verse exalts the Word of God (2 possible exceptions)♦♦8 successive verses start with each of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet for a total of 176 verses.
What are some Prophetic Messianic Themes in the Psalms?
♦Christ’s Obedience♦♦Christ’s Zeal♦♦Christ’s Rejection - His Mockers at the Cross♦♦Christ’s Betrayal♦♦Christ’s Sufferings♦♦Christ’s False Witnesses♦♦Christ’s Prayer for His Enemies♦♦Christ’s Resurrection♦♦Christ’s Ascension♦♦Christ’s Triumphant Entry into Heaven♦♦Christ’s Eternal Sonship and Reign
In the Messianic Psalms, what does it say about Christ’s Sufferings?
- His Trial & False Accusers♦- His Scourging♦- His Torturers♦- His Crucifixion & the Wounds in His hands, feet, and side♦- His Bones wrenched out of joint♦- His Garments parted and gambled for♦- His thirst♦- His bones not broken
Subtitle of Proverbs
The Wisdom of God
Main Content of Proverbs
The book of Proverbs is an inspired collection of wise sayings designed for practical application
The word “Proverb” means?
many words squeezed into few. Thus a Proverb is a short sentence drawn from long experience, an in-depth truth shortly stated.
Proverbs is the story of? (Include the titles)
- a young man starting out in life with two schools (The School of Wisdom vs the School of Foolishness) ♦- 2 women vying for his attention and affection. (The Pure Virgin of Wisdom vs the Vile Harlot of Foolishness)
Theme of Proverbs
The Aspiration of Israel for the Wisdom of God
Key word of Proverbs
Wisdom - This may be defined as the Practical Application of God’s Principles to Daily Life
Who wrote the majority of Proverbs?
Solomon - Proverbs contains about 800 of his 3,000 proverbs
What are the “Sayings of the wise”?
These are proverbs which were probably collected and compiled, but not written, by Solomon
Who collected and compiled 5 chapters from the proverbs of Solomon (Proverbs 25-29)? This monarch reigned over Judah from 716-686 BC.
King Hezekiah
Agur
Wrote passages in Proverbs but his identity is otherwise unknown.
King Lemuel
Wrote passages in Proverbs but his identity is otherwise unknown.
Writer of Proverbs 31:10-31?
Unknown. May have been written by Solomon, Lemuel, Lemuel’s mother or another unknown writer.
Date and Chronology of Proverbs
Solomon’s proverbs were written by 931 BC and the proverbs compiled by Hezekiah were arranged into their present form about 230 years later.
Recipients of Proverbs
The book of Proverbs has a universal application, but was written particularly for young people, more specifically for young men, and even more specifically for Solomon’s son.
Proverbs pictures
the Christ-like Christian Life
Recite Proverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
Recite Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
Recite Proverbs 20:1
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
What is the chapter of this description? ♦The Sufferings of Christ
Psalm 22
What is the description of this chapter? ♦Psalm 23
The Lord is my Shepherd
What is the chapter of this description? ♦David’s Prayer of Repentance
Psalm 51
What is the description of this chapter? ♦Psalm 139
The All Present, All Knowing Spirit
Subtitle of Ecclesiastes
The Search for the Meaning in Life
Main Content of Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes records the Search for the Meaning in Life and the Meaning of Life as conducted by Solomon the wisest, wealthiest, and most powerful of Israel’s Kings.
Theme of Ecclesiastes
The Exploration by Israel’s King for Meaning in Life
Key Words of Ecclesiastes
Vanity, Man, Labor, Under the Sun
What does the phrase “under the sun” represent?
the idea of being “without or apart from God”
What does Ecclesiastes reveal?
The VANITY of all Man’s labor under the sun
Author of Ecclesiastes
Solomon
Date of Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes was probably written in Solomon’s later years, approx. 935 BC
What does the book of Ecclesiastes picture?
The Independent Christian Life
What is the Purpose of Ecclesiastes?
To prove that life without God has no meaning.
Problems in Ecclesiastes
Many cults and heretical groups use statements form this book to support false doctrines such as soul sleep or annihilation. These passages can be properly understood only by realizing that extended portions of Ecclesiastes give the perspective of life “under the sun”, that is, what life would be without God, which is a purposefully false perspective.
What does the Title Ecclesiastes mean?
one who addresses an assembly, thus a Preacher, Teacher, or Philosopher
What is the Importance of Ecclesiastes that Willmington writes?
Apart from Proverbs, Ecclesiastes is probably the most important Old Testament book for young people to read. It answers their many questions. Can I find happiness in sex, or sports, or silver? In popularity, prestige, or power? In educational degree or drugs? The answer to all these is NO! Thus , numerous heartaches and ruined lives can be avoided by simply heading the advice of the man who has already traveled down those roads. Sometimes experience is not the best teacher, for the tuition is too expensive.
What is the significance of the phrase “under the sun”?
It is life apart from heaven, apart from God, from an earthly perspective alone that is empty and without meaning
Solomon Proves the vanity of Life by Experience: ♦Name the areas where Solomon, a man with immense wealth, power, wisdom, and opportunity attempts to find peace and purpose, meaning, joy, and fulfillment in?
♦Human Wisdom♦♦Pleasure♦♦Alcohol♦♦Great Building Projects - beautiful homes and palaces♦♦Beautiful Gardens and Parks - Farming♦♦Personal Indulgences♦♦Cattle breeding - ranching♦♦Massive Wealth♦♦Music♦♦Labor♦♦Marriage and Sex♦♦Fame, Popularity, International Reputation♦♦Education & Literature♦♦Natural Science♦♦Military Power - armies, horses, chariots, and navies
Solomon Proves the vanity of Life by Experience:♦After a lifetime of labor, our earnings will only …
be left behind, perhaps just to be wasted by our heirs
What is the First Conclusion of Ecclesiastes?
God intends for man to enjoy the fruits of his labor, for this is a blessing from the hand of God
What is the Second Conclusion of Ecclesiastes?
Man is to do good and Rejoice in the fruits of his labors while living in fear of a Sovereign God, with His judgment and our Death in mind.
What is the Third Conclusion of Ecclesiastes?
We should enjoy the fruits of our labors and accept the Joy of God in our Hearts.
What is the Fourth Conclusion of Ecclesiastes?
Live joyfully with your mate and face life with an attitude of enthusiasm and total commitment.
A Call to Wisdom in Business: ♦Invest in good deeds everywhere you go and …
the good you do will come back to you
A Call to Wisdom in Business: ♦Invest what you have in …
several different interest, for you cannot know which ones will go bad and this way you will not lose everything. This can be summed up by the common proverb, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”
A Call to Wisdom in Business: ♦Don’t wait for perfect opportunities, but …
work hard all the time. There will always be uncertainties about the future
A Call to Wisdom and Rejoicing in Youth: ♦We are to enjoy…
our Youth, but live our lives with the judgment of God in mind
A Call of Wisdom before Old Age: ♦We are to Remember…
our Creator in the days of our youth, before Old Age approaches
What is the final conclusion of Ecclesiastes?
Even with God, life is a mystery, but without Him, it becomes a horrible Nightmare which cannot be studied out
Because of the final conclusion of Ecclesiastes, we should…
- Find God Early in Life♦- Fear God Throughout Life
How can we Fear God Throughout Life?
- By keeping His Commandments with our Actions ♦- By Keeping His Judgment in our Minds
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Subtitle for Song of Solomon
A Love Story
Main Content of Song of Solomon: ♦This is the greatest…
Love Story ever written
Main Content of Song of Solomon: ♦Here is the first and classic tale of…
a poor peasant girl who wins the heart of a handsome young prince (king), the story of the first Cinderella
Main Content of Song of Solomon: ♦Here is the classic tale of a rich, famous, and powerful young man who…
sought and found someone who would truly love him for himself, not for his wealth, fame, position or power
Main Content of Song of Solomon: ♦Here is the story of Solomon’s …
true love out of his thousand women. Here is a love story between Solomon and his beautiful Shulamite bride
Main Content of Song of Solomon: ♦Here is the ultimate tale of …
the beauty of marital love
What is the theme of Song of Solomon?
The Aspiration of Israel for the Love of God
What is the Key Word of Song of Solomon?
Love
Who is the author of Song of Solomon?
Solomon
What does the book of Song of Solomon picture?
The First Love Christian Life
Song of Solomon has been variously known as…
- “The Song of Solomon” ♦- “Solomon’s Song”♦- “The Book of Canticles” (short songs) ♦- “The Song of Songs”
What are the four applications of the Overall Message of the book Song of Solomon?
- It sets forth the glory and holiness of wedded love. Thus it is the Ultimate Marriage Manual♦2. It sets forth the love of Jehovah for Israel♦3. It sets forth the love of Christ and the Church♦4. It sets forth the love of Christ and the individual believer
Importance, Beauty and Value of Song of Solomon: ♦The Jews consider the writings of Solomon to be a parallel to
the Temple, Proverbs being the Outer Court, Ecclesiastes being the Holy Place, and Solomon’s Song being the Holy of Holies.
Importance, Beauty and Value of Song of Solomon: ♦Song of Solomon was read ….
annually at the first and greatest feast of the year, the Passover
What are the three Acts of Song of Solomon?
Act One - The Shulamite Cinderella ♦Act Two - The Shepherd Stranger♦Act Three - The Sovereign Solomon
Who does Solomon picture in Song of Solomon?
Both the Father and Christ
Who does the Shulamite girl picture in Song of Solomon?
Both Israel and the Church
What are the three reasons not to stir sexual desires before marriage?
- In order to maximize sexual joy after marriage♦2. In order to make the right choice of a mate♦3. In order to find a sexual harmony after marriage
Sexual love in marriage is..
The wonderful, holy and sacred creation of God which is to be extolled for its beauty
Sexual love in marriage is in no sense ….
dirty, sinful, or shameful
Sexual love in marriage is not merely a necessity for procreation, but …
was created by God for enjoyment
Sexual love in marriage is to be a …
Primary and integral part of the marriage relationship
The purity of young girls is to be…
Protected by their families and then must be chosen by the girl
Loss of premarital purity is a barrier to?
- Complete sexual intimacy early in marriage♦2. Choosing the right life partner♦3. Proper sexual adjustment after marriage
Sexual desires should not even be ….
stirred or awaken before marriage
What are the three stages in a relationship?
- Selfish♦2. 50/50♦3. Selfless Giving
If sexual desires are prematurely stirred, the relationship will become …
stuck at that stage and will have a great difficulty advancing beyond that level
What are the three purposes of an engagement?
- To develop a non-sexual relationship ♦2. To face problems (foxes) and establish problem solving patterns♦3. To count the cost of this marriage
Biblical Romance includes…
- The Unexpected♦- Continued Courtship♦- The Impractical ♦- Creativity
Biblical Romance: ♦Elaborate on The Unexpected.
Solomon surprised his bride by having their bedroom decorated to remind her of her home
Biblical Romance: ♦Elaborate on Continued Courtship.
Solomon took his wife on a romantic trip to the country
Each partner should see themselves …
as fortunate to be married to the other person
Husbands should show…
public affection, protection, and attention to his wife. One of her major needs is attention
Sexual adjustment in marriage is not…
automatic, nor does everything just come naturally
What two things must continue after marriage?
Romance and courtship. ♦Periodic getaways are a big help
Complete this question: ♦Why do so many people work so hard at stirring romantic love before …
marriage and then stop trying after marriage?
Complete this question: ♦Why do they then wonder why the feelings of romantic love….
went away?
When people say they felt in and then fell out of love with their mate, they failed to understand that…
Love is a command and a choice. When we choose to continually do the actions of love, the feelings of love will follow
What must a wife deal with toward her husband’s job?
Any resentment/jealousy
Who must the husband be careful of neglecting because of his job?
His wife
Small problems (pictured by foxes) left unattended…
disturb the roots of a marriage
A healthy sexual relationship can only occur if a wife feels completely…
Secure in her husband’s love for her.
What is a basic need of a wife?
Security
A woman is to appeal her husband…
visually. Men are attracted by sight. This involves a woman casting off all of her inhibitions and false modesty
What are the three problem solving steps for the physical relationship given in Solomon’s Song?
- Assume responsibility for your own actions instead of blaming your mate♦2. Return loving blessing for insult/rejection/offense♦3. Complete and transparent communication
A husband must romantically prepare his wife emotionally for lovemaking. …
While men are attracted visually, women are attracted emotionally
What are the 8 OT steps through the Bible in order?
- The Beginning ♦2. Hebrew Fathers♦3. Exodus♦4. Promised Land♦5. Judges♦6. Kingdoms♦7. Exile♦8. Restoration
What are the books for Step Three though the Bible?
Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy
Step Three, the Exodus, spans approximately how many years?
400 years
Step Three, the Exodus, ranges from the death of Jospeh to the death of Moses. What are the dates?
1805 BC - 1405 BC
Liberals consistently attack the early date of the Exodus placing it in the 13th Century (1290 BC) at the time when Ramses II was pharaoh. However…?
Scripture demands the early 1445 BC date and archaeological evidence for this date is also quite strong
What chapters of Exodus talk about the 10 plagues?
Exodus 1-18
What chapters of Exodus talk about the 10 Commandments & giving of the Law?
Exodus 19-40
Exodus pictures what?
Our Salvation
What is Leviticus about?
The continuation of the giving of the Law at Mt. Sinai, particularly the priestly or levitical law, the feasts, and the sacrifices of Israel
Leviticus spans about how long?
1 month
Leviticus pictures what?
Our challenge to totally surrender to the Lordship of Christ
The book of Numbers is about?
The Failure at Kadesh-Barnea and the 40 year Wilderness Wanderings
The book of Numbers begins at?
Mt. Sinai where people are numbered
In the book of Numbers, when they travel to Kadesh-Barnea, but refuse what?
To enter the Promised Land after 10 spies give their evil report
In the book of Numbers, an entire generation is condemned to die where?
In the Wilderness
In the book of Numbers, when they finally return to Jordan, they are again what?
Numbered
Numbers spans how long?
Almost 40 years
What does the book of Numbers picture?
The Defeated Christian Life
In the book of Deuteronomy, who preaches the Law and to whom?
Moses preaches the Law to a New generation
Deuteronomy spans how long?
1 month
What does the book of Deuteronomy picture?
God’s giving us a second chance for total surrender if we have been living the defeated Christian life
The authorship of the Pentateuch (Genesis-Deuteronomy) is who?
Moses, The author of these books is declared by internal evidence, other OT books, Jewish and Christian tradition and Jesus Himself. Of course, Joshua probably added the account of Moses’ death at the end of the book of Deuteronomy.
What is the Main Content of the book of Exodus?
From the order of the Pharaoh to murder the Jewish male babies and the plan to save the infant Moses, to the Burning Bush, the confrontations between Moses and Pharaoh, the 10 plagues, the Exodus, the Fiery Pillar of God, the crossing of the Red Sea, the sin with the Golden Calf, the giving of the 10 Commandments, the Law of God and the building of the holy Tabernacle of Jehovah
What is the theme of the book of Exodus?
The Redemption of Israel
What is the meaning ‘From External Bondage’ from the book Exodus?
To get Israel out of Egypt
What is the meaning ‘From Internal Bondage’ from Exodus?
To get Egypt out of Israel
Duty always follows what?
Deliverance
In the book of Exodus, what does Egypt represent in Scripture?
The World
In the book of Exodus, what does bondage in Egypt represent in Scripture?
Bondage in Sin
Who are the recipients for the book of Exodus?
The Children of Israel in the Wilderness
Importance and Distinctives in the book of Exodus: ♦Exodus is Israel’s what 3 things?
Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence and Constitution
Importance and Distinctives in the book of Exodus: ♦Exodus is the beginning of Israel’s scared..?
Calendar
Importance and Distinctives in the book of Exodus:♦What two things are observed for the first time?
The Passover and the Sabbath
Importance and Distinctives in the book of Exodus: ♦What makes its initial appearance?
The heavenly manna
Importance and Distinctives in the book of Exodus: ♦What is the most important building that is constructed here?
The Tabernacle
Importance and Distinctives in the book of Exodus: ♦What is Exodus for the OT?
Exodus is the Central Event around which all of the OT revolves, just as the Cross is for the NT
Importance and Distinctives in the book of Exodus: ♦With the possible exception of the book of Revelation, Exodus has what?
Exodus has more miracles in it than any other book in the Bible
What is the date of the Exodus?
April 15, 1445 BC
What is the number of men in the Exodus?
600,000
What is the total number in the Exodus?
About 2.5 million
Who is Aaron?
Moses’ brother
Who was the Pharaoh that didn’t know Joseph when he arose over Egypt? This Pharaoh may have been part of a revival in Egyptian nationalism after the expulsion of the Semitic “Kyksos” (foreign chiefs) rulers.
Amenhotep I
Who succeeded Amenhotep I that may have ordered the leaders of the Hebrew midwives to kill all Jewish male babies?
Thutmose I
Who is Moses’ sister?
Miriam
Miriam watches as Pharaoh’s daughter discovers the child and names him Moses. Who is Pharaoh’s daughter?
Hatshepsut
Who is Jethro/Reuel?
Moses’ father-in-law
Who is Zipporah?
Moses’ wife
What are the names of Moses’ sons?
Gershom & Eliezar
Who is Amenhotep II?
The Pharaoh of the Exodus
What are the first five of the 10 Commandments in order?
- Thou shalt have no other gods before me♦2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image♦3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain♦4. Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy♦5. Honor thy Father and Mother
What are the last five of the 10 Commandments in order?
- Thou shalt not kill♦7. Thou shalt not commit adultery ♦8. Thou shalt not steal♦9. Thou shalt not lie♦10. Thou shalt not covet
Where are the 10 Commandments found in Scripture?
Exodus 20 & Deuteronomy 5
Which of the 10 Commandments is not repeated in the New Testament?
The Sabbath
