Exam Flashcards
Priests could not marry:
- harlots
- profaned
- widows
- divorced
A priests’ wife must be a virgin and in the lineage.
TRUE
Elisabeth and Zechariah were both:
- righteous before God
- in the 400 years of silence, yet faithful to God
What were the 3 customs for women of that day?
1) women were to marry
2) please their husbands
3) have children, preferably a son
Elisabeth was jealous of Mary.
FALSE
Joseph was not going to mess up the call of God on Mary’s life.
TRUE
Why did God command Israelite boys to be circumcised on the 8th day?
Because the blood coagulates on the 8th day.
How long was the mother unclean after she gave birth to a son?
One week
How long was the mother unclean after she gave birth to a daughter?
Two weeks
Mary and Joseph could not afford to bring the lamb to redeem their son. What did they bring instead?
Two turtle doves
In Jewish culture, a boy became a man at what age?
13
Often, parents would bring their sons to the feast a year or 2 prior to show them what being a Jewish man should be.
TRUE
What do we know from Jesus being in the temple?
- He loved the temple
- He loved the things of God
- He was knowledgeable of the Law
- He respected the doctors and lawyers
Jesus, God in flesh, exercised His authority over His parents.
FALSE. The Bible says He was subject to them.
To whom did Jesus pass the care of His mother?
John the Beloved
Jesus did not take for granted what Mary had done for Him.
TRUE
Why did Jesus “must needs” go through Samaria?
- There was a woman he needed to meet
- He is fulfilling a prophecy
- He is setting things up for revival
What time is the 6th hour?
Noon
Branches =
Daughters
Drawing water was social.
TRUE
This woman came to draw water at the nicest part of the day.
FALSE. It was the hottest part of the day.
What do we know about the woman at the well?
- She was a Samaritan
- She was a woman
- Samaritans believed in the 5 books of the Law but disagreed on the Holy Mountain
What is “living water”?
Bubbly, running water found at the bottom of the well.
Jesus asked her to go get her husband, which made her deal with what?
Her underlying issues.
It is not likely that a woman so advanced in years to be living an adulterous lifestyle.
TRUE
Death
She was probably full of grief
Rejection
She could have been divorced
What was the Samaritan woman’s unfolding revelation of who Jesus was?
- Man
- Sir
- Prophet
- Messiah
How long had the woman with the issue of blood been afflicted?
12 years
How old was Jairus’ daughter?
12 years
The whole time this little girl has been alive, the woman had her blood sickness.
TRUE
Jairus was not religious.
FALSE
Jairus was not in any rush to get back to his dying daughter.
FALSE
The woman with the issue of blood was surrounded by loved ones.
FALSE
What 3 things make one unclean?
1) Leprosy
2) Touching a dead body
3) Physical issues and discharges
Only after she confessed to Him did He call her “daughter”.
TRUE
Jesus makes us deal with our issues.
TRUE
What did Jesus do when He arrived at Jairus’ house?
- He sent out the mockers
- Once He woke her up, he told them to feed her
All 10 virgins took lamps.
TRUE
All 10 virgins took extra oil with their lamps.
FALSE. Only 5 did.
During the betrothal, the groom would…
Prepare a home for his bride.
During the betrothal, the bride would…
Prepare herself for her husband.
All 10 virgins slept.
TRUE
It’s okay to sleep as long as you are prepared for the bridegroom.
TRUE
Oil is sometimes mentioned as a type of what?
The Holy Spirit
A “virgin” is a word signifying what?
Purity
It was customary for the bride and her attendants to wait where for the groom to come and escort her to the wedding feast?
At the home of the bride.
The groom would come to the home with what 3 things?
- his friends (groomsmen)
- song
- torches
One of his friends would go ahead and cry out loud that the groom was coming.
TRUE
The bridegroom in the parable came exactly when they thought he would.
FALSE. He came later than the anticipated time.
When he finally came, all 10 virgins:
- arose from sleep
- trimmed their lamps
When the 5 foolish asked the 5 wise for some of their oil, the 5 wise shared graciously.
FALSE. They said there was not enough to share.
What did the wise tell the foolish?
“Go and buy for yourself.”
While the foolish were out buying…
… the bridegroom came.
When they tried to get into the marriage supper, the groom realized who it was and let them in.
FALSE
What was the groom’s response to the foolish knocking on the door?
“I don’t know you.”
Holy means:
separate, set apart
How did Jesus pay His dowry?
On the Cross
The City had light like what?
A precious stone
Foundation =
The Word of God
The City was made of what?
Pure gold
Every time you go through a trial and come out the other side still faithful to God, you become…
… more valuable.
3 things to remember from the parable of the 10 Virgins:
- prepare
- be wise
- He’s coming
Who was the Syro-Phoenician woman?
Matthew calls her a Canaanite
Mark calls her a Greek, Syro-Phoenician
What does “Phoenicia” mean?
Purple
What was God’s commandment in regard to the Canaanites to the Israelites?
Drive them out.
Jesus ministry was to…
… show mercy.
What did the Syro-Phoenician woman know about Jesus?
- Who others said He was
- She had heard of His mercy, compassion, and healing
He is a God of…
… mercy.
What is Jesus reaction to the Syro-Phoenician woman?
- ignores her
- indirectly calls her a dog
What did the Syro-Phoenician woman call Jesus?
“Thou Son of David”
Why is it significant that the Syro-Phoenician woman called Jesus “thou Son of David”?
Because that was a Jewish term. It was as if she was pretending to be Jewish to receive the Israelite benefits.
Even though Jesus’ first couple of answers were not what we would expect from Him, she still:
- stayed
- received the correction
- acknowledged who she was
The Syro-Phoenician woman’s view of herself changed. What was her view that stayed the same?
Her view of who Jesus was.
This woman was the only person recorded that Jesus had an encounter with in this area.
TRUE
Jesus always resists someone who believes in Him.
FALSE. Matter of fact, He can’t.
How does Jesus require us to come to Him?
In honesty.
We can come to the Lord under false pretenses.
FALSE
He doesn’t wait until we’re perfect to answer our prayers but He does wait until we’re honest.
TRUE
When you can’t feel Him…
… reach back to what you know.
The Lost Coin represents:
Carelessly lost, personal loss
The Prodigal Son represents:
Deliberately lost, as in a family member
Dowries were sometimes sown into the bride’s clothing as a safety.
TRUE
Why was money sometimes sown into a bride’s clothes?
In case she was not pleasing to her husband and was forced to leave with nothing but what she was wearing.
What were the 3 steps the woman with the lost coin took?
1) She lit a candle
2) She swept the house
3) She sought diligently
We should evaluate our lives on a regular basis.
TRUE
What should we evaluate ourselves by?
The Word
It’s not good enough to just SEE the junk, you have to…
… GET RID of it.
The Widow’s Mite is not about giving all that you have necessarily, but rather…
… giving when you don’t feel like you have anything left to give.
Only give when you feel rich.
FALSE. Give when you feel rich and give when you feel poor.
Martha means:
- lady
- master
- bitter
How far away was Bethany from Jerusalem?
About 2 miles
What does “Bethany” mean?
House of affliction
What did Martha’s hospitality cause her to miss?
An opportunity.
Joppa was a seaport on the…
… Mediterranean Sea.
What nationality is the name “Dorcas”?
Greek
What nationality is the name “Tabitha”?
Aramaic
Dorcas was the only woman recorded as a “certain disciple”.
TRUE
Good works are…
… something you do.
Almsdeeds are…
… something you give.
Philip was asked to help with who?
The widows.
Dorcas was possibly influenced by Philip.
TRUE
Dorcas’ life was a fulfillment of faith and works.
TRUE
When Mary sees Elisabeth, how does she greet her?
With a salute (a hug)
How long had Elisabeth been hiding her pregnancy?
5 months. When Mary came to see her, it was the start of the 6th month.
What happened when Mary saluted Elisabeth?
Elisabeth’s baby leaped for joy.
According to Sis. Barcus, why did Elisabeth hid her pregnancy?
Because she did feel the baby moving until Mary came to see her.
Elisabeth and the angel Gabriel spoke the same thing.
TRUE
Joseph was a…
… just man.
What were the options of Mary’s pregnancy?
1) death
2) public humiliation
3) woman’s family charged for bringing shame
4) written divorce
5) take her home and accept the humiliation
Before the angel spoke to Joseph, he was planning on divorcing Mary privately.
TRUE
Joseph had no physical interaction with Mary until after the birth of Jesus.
TRUE
After the circumcision, what was given to the baby?
A name
What was the prophetess from the temple’s name?
Anna
How long had she been married to her husband before he passed away?
7 years
How old was Jesus when His parents brought Him to the temple for the feast?
12 years old
After the woman with the issue of blood tells Him the truth, what does Jesus call her?
“Daughter”
What is the deeper meaning of “know” in the Bible?
Know = a close, intimate relationship
What is the Bride of Christ?
The New Jerusalem
Who is the Bride of Christ?
The Church
When the Bible says the City had the “glory of God”, what does it also say the City had?
- beauty
- power
- honor
The City left the gates…
… open.
What is the Syro-Phoenician woman’s plea when Jesus finally acknowledges her?
“Lord, help me.”
