Familiar Passages Flashcards

Question 1

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In the beginning God created heaven and earth.

a. Gen I b. Acts 14 c. Heb 1 d. Job 27 e. none of these

Question 2

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This love comment occurs in what one book?
“My lover is radiant and healthy looking, outstanding among ten thousand.”

a. Job b. Psa c. Prov cl Ecc e. SOS

Question 3

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“The harvest is past the summer has gone, and still we are not saved,” is a sad statement given by a prophetic leader whose message to a people in decline was constantly unheeded. It occurs only in

a. Jud b. Isa c. Mic d. Amos e. Jeremiah

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e. Jeremiah

Question 4

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This great predictive prayer promise given in an utterly bleak moment has sustained and challenged many a leader over the years. “Call on me and I will answer you and open up to you great and unsearchable things you could not know.” Its recipient was,

a. David b. Nathan c. Solomon d. Gad e. Jeremiah

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e. Jeremiah

Question 5

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A fundamental institutional principle is contained in, “For this cause a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” This passage originally occurs in which of the following books.

a. Matt 19 b. Eph 5 c. Mic 10 d. Jud 21 e. Gen 2 f. Col 3

Question 6

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A great hymn (Great is Thy Faithfulness) alludes to this testimony given after a long ministry by one of God’s most persistent leaders. “Yet because I remember this I have hope: because of the Lord’s great love we are not totally done away with, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” This victorious leader was,

a. David b. Jeremiah c. Isaiah d. Daniel e. Samuel

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b. Jeremiah

Question 7

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This response by God was meant to encourage a leader in God’s sovereign and just action even though his times did not look as if God was sovereignly working. “Look around at the nations and watch–and be amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you will find hard to believe, even after I have told you so.” The leader was

a.David b. Hezekiah c. Manasseh d. Amos e. Habakkuk

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e. Habakkuk

Question 8

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This prophetic passage given to a perplexed prophet gives the ultimate end of God’s justice. “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, like the waters cover the sea.” It occurs in

a. Mic b. Mal c. Zech d. Hab e. none of these

Question 9

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“Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might receive him back for good - no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. He is very dear to me but even more so to you. both as a man and as a brother in the Lord. So if you see me as a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me,” is part of one leader’s persuasive argument to significantly influence another leader and is found in

a. Mk b. Acts c. Phile d. 2 Pet e. 2 John

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c. Philemon

Question 10

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“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will injure his heel.” is a prophetic word which can be traced in spiritual conflict throughout the history of God’s people. It is found in

a. Ex b. 1 Sam c. Gen d. 1 Kings e. none of these

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c. Genesis

Question 11

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This great response climaxes a period of searching by a great leader and expresses his satisfaction with God’s answer. “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, and the olive crop fails and the fields produce little or no food, even if there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights.” It occurs in,

a. John b. I Sam c. SOS d. Hab e. Ezra

Question 12

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This often quoted phrase, meant to encourage two leaders that their ministry would be empowered from on high, is from what book? “Not by might, nor by power but by my spirit, says the Almighty Lord, who controls spiritual armies innumerable.”

a. Eze b. Zech c. Dan d. Matt e. Rev

Question 13

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“In my first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, … “ opens which important book relating early missions history?

a.Luk b. Acts c. Heb d. 2 Pet e. 2 Jn

Question 14

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“Stop being anxious about anything. but in everything, by prayers and requests, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God, and the peace of God will guard your heart” is a prayer command and comforting promise occurring in

a Amos b. Zeph c. Rom d. Phil e. 2 Pet

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d. Philippians

Question 15

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This admonition to maintain a spiritual learning posture occurs in which book? “But grow in the grace, and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever.”

a.Acts b. 1 Pet c. 2 Pet d. I Jn e. Rev

Question 16

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One of the great leadership passages dealing with spiritual warfare begins as follows: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his powerful might. Put on the whole armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s scheming plans.” It is given in,

a. Josh b. Eze c. 2 Chron d. Dan e. Eph

Question 17

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“What good is it, my Christian friends, if a person claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can that kind of faith save that person? “ occurs in
a.Mk b. Rom c. Gal d. Jas e. Heb

Question 18

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“Make every effort to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman not needing to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” This admonition to maintain a learning posture and a balanced approach toward using God’s word in a ministry is given to a developing leader in what book?

a. Mk b. Acts c. 2 Tim d. Titus e. Phile f. 2 Pet

Question 19

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“The one going out weeping carrying seed to sow, will soon return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him,” predicts the nearness of God’s deliverance to his people in captivity. It occurs in

a. Psa b. Jer c. Eze d. Hab e. Neb f. Dan

Question 20

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The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and depart to the land I will show you.” These are the first words of a crucial passage revealing a deep purpose of God that permeates the Bible. They occur in

a. Hebrew 11 b. Acts 7 c. Romans 4 d. Genesis 12 e. none of these

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d. Genesis 12

Question 21

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The following describes a critical incident which changed the career of a great leader. “Then Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with bis staff. Water gushed out, and the community and their livestock drank.” In which book is this incident given

a.Ex b. Num c. Deut d. Acts e. none of these

Question 22

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A leadership farewell message creating hope and unchanging faith is captured in, “Be strong and have courage. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you. He will never leave your nor forsake you.” This was given by

A. Ruth b. Moses c. Joshua d. Abigail e. Jacob f. Caleb

Question 23

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The following indicates the acceptance of a faith challenge. “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. For where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.” It occurs in

A. Josh b. Jud c. Ruth d. I Sam e. 2 Sam

Question 24

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A great leadership act was under girded by this providential challenge. “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who know perhaps you have come to a high position for such a time as this?” The person accepting this challenge was

a. Nehemiah b. Esther c. Naomi d. Ruth e. Deborah f. Jehoshaphat

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b. Esther

Question 25

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“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” This admonition, following teaching on the resurrection and looking to our future hope, is found in

a. 1 Cor b. 2 Pet c. 2 Tim d. I Pet e. 1 Jn

Question 26

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One verse that leaders need to return to time and time again is the following found in what book. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

a. Psalms b. Eze c. Isa d. Jer e. Gal

Question 27

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This is what the Lord says, “For three sins of Judah, even for four, I will not turn back my wrath. Because they have rejected the law of the Lord and have not kept bis decrees, .. .I will send fire upon Judah that will consume even fortified Jerusalem.” This strong word was given by a leader in which book

a.2 Sam b. Dan c. Lam d. Amos e. Matt

Question 28

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“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” This occurs in a chapter which relates the church to God’s ultimate purposes and is found in,

a. Rom b. Eph c. Col d. 1 Pet e. Rev

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d. Ephesians

Question 29

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The two rhetorical questions, “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I be from your presence?” express a great theological truth about God. They occur in

a. Job b. Psa c. Jer d. Isa c. Eze

Question 30

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“You meant it to harm me but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives,” is one of the great expressions of the sovereignty of God given by which great leader?

a. Joseph b. Daniel c. Barnabas d. Paul e. Peter

Question 31

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The following points out a focus of God’s character which is still dominant today in Jewish theology. “Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” It comes from

a. Matt b. Mk c. Deut d. Num e. all of these

Question 32

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A promise often claimed, at least in its intent, by leaders throughout church history is “I will give you every place where you set your foot, … “ It was first claimed by

a. Abraham b. Isaac c. Moses d. Joshua e. Jeremiah

Question 33

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“For the sake of his great name the Lord will not reject his people, because the Lord was pleased to make you his own. As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. I will teach you the way that is good and right.” This highlights a ministry responsibility that all leaders should have. It was spoken by and modeled by

a. Joseph b. Joshua c. Gad d. Nathan e. Samuel

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e. Samuel

Question 34

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These challenging rhetorical questions from one of the oldest Bible books point out the depth of inner processing that occurs in life maturing critical incidents. “Can you grasp the mysteries of God? Can you find out the limits of the Almighty?” They come from

a. Job b. Psa c. Prov d. Ecc e. Lam

Question 35

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The following statement is often used as a standard for evaluating Biblical wisdom from leaders. “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peaceable, gentle, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” It occurs in

a. Job b. Prov c. Ecc d. SOS e. Jas

Question 36

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“And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.”” This passage dealing with futuristic events occurs in

a .Isa b. Eze c. Dan d. Matt e. Rev f. Zech

Question 37

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“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. This occurs in

a. Matt b. Acts c. 1 Cor d. I Thess e. Rev

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d. I Thess

Question 38

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“It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it more difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God. Instead we should write to them, telling them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, and from the meat of strangled animals and from blood. For Moses has been preached in every city from the earliest times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.” This expansion marker event in Christianity occurs in

a. Acts b. Rom c. 2 Cor d. Heb e. Jude

Question 39

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This practical warning occurs in what book. “When the sentence for an crime is not quickly carried out, the hearts of the people are filled with plans to do evil.”

a.Psa b.Prov c.Ecc d.Lam e.Jas

Question 40

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“I am about to die. But God will surely come to your aid and take you up out of this land to the land he promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob …. God will surely come to your aid, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.” This great leadership faith act was done by which leader.

a.Nehemiah b. Ezekiel c. Daniel d. Joseph e. none of these

Answer

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d. Joseph

Question 41

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This admonition taken from what book was given to direct the course of leadership but rarely was heeded. “It (a copy of the law) is to be with him, and he is to read it all the days of his life so that be may learn to fear the Lord his God and follow carefully all the words of this law and these decrees and not consider himself better than his brothers and turn from the law to the right or to the left. Then he and his descendants will reign a long time over his kingdom in Israel.”

a.Gen b. Deut c. Josh d. 1 Ki e. 2 Chron

Question 42

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“Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you might be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” This occurs in a leadership transition passage which gives a mandate and foundational guideline for the incoming leader who was,

a. David b. Solomon c. Joshua d. Ezra e. none of these

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c. Joshua

Question 43

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The following critical incident points out the failure of an integrity check by a leader. “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has rejected you as king.” Who said them?

a. Moses b. Joshua c. Samuel d. Jeremiah e. none of these

Answer

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c. Samuel

Question 44

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The response to deep processing by God is seen in this verse which has been often claimed as a promise which vindicates God. “But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me. I will come forth as gold.” It was given by

A. Joseph b. Naomi c. Ruth d. Job e. Jeremiah

Question 45

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One of the great verses showing the importance of modeling is given in the following words from what book? “Remember your former leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.”

a. Isa b. Mk c. Acts d. Rom e. Heb

Question 46

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‘’To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth-and not I only, but also all who know the truth.” is taken from

A. Jas b. 2 Pet c. 1 In d. 2 Jn e. Jude

Question 47

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‘It (the grace of God) teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope–the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ” This admonition in a book describing what leadership should do in a local church situation occurs in

a.Acts b. Eph c. Phil d. 1 Thess e. Titus

Question 48

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“If perfection could come through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the law was given to the people), why was there still need for another priest to come–one in the order of Melchizedek. not in the order of Aaron?” This is part of an argument pointing out the superiority of God’s final revelation in Christ. This is a quote from

a.Col b. Lev c. Rom d. 2 Thess e. Heb

Question 49

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‘This negative ironical warning is probably one of the most well known verses from what book? “Be happy, O young man, while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but know that for all these things God will bring you to judgment.”

A. Job b. Psa c. Prov d. Jer c. none of these

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c. none of these (Ecc.)

Question 50

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“On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every first born–both men and animals–and I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt. I am the Lord. The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I bring judgment on Egypt. These words highlight a great marker event in the history of God’s people. It is taken from

a. Gen b. Ex c. Lev d. Josh e. Eze

Question 51

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“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong unto us and unto our children

a. Jas b. Acts c. Ex d. Deut e. Job

Question 52

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In looking back over a lifetime, this leader modeled for his followers in reciting these words. “Now I am about to go the way of all the earth (that is, die). You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed.”

a.Joseph b. Moses c. Jephthah d. David c. none of these

Answer

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c. none of these (Joshua)

Question 53

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The value of character in a leader is emphasized by this quote referring to the divine selection process of a great leader. “Don’t look on the outward appearance, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” It’s in

a.Ex b. Josh c. l Sam d. Neh e. none of these

Question 54

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“I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be stopped,” highlights the response of a person who has recognized that God’s hand has sovereignty been overseeing some difficult processing in his life. This famous quote comes from

a.Job b.Psa c.lsa d.Dan e.Jer

Question 55

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“The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you,” is given in a book dealing with the importance of leadership in correcting a church situation. It is seen in

a. Acts b. 2 Tim c. Titus d. Phile e. none of these

Question 56

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“But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him, but said, The Lord rebuke you!’” This warning about taking lightly the spirit world occurs in

a. Deut b. Dan c. Eze d. Acts e. Jude

Question 57

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“How deserted lies the city, once so full of people! She is like a widow, who once was great among the nations! She who was queen among the provinces has now become a slave. “ This is one leader’s view of the results of God’s discipline upon Judah. It occurs in

a. SOS b. Lam c. Mal d. Matt e. Mk

Question 58

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This reflection points out the sovereignty of God and God’s testing. It occurs in a historical reflection in what book? “But be sent a man before them–Joseph, sold as a slave. They bruised his feet with shackles, he was put in irons, till what be foretold came to pass, till the word of the Lord proved him true.”

a.Gen b. 2 Chron c. Psa d. Acts e. none of these

Question 59

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“I am my lover’s, and his desire is for me,” is a statement indicating the closeness in a love relation between two people occurring in

a.Ruth b. Psa c. Prov d. Lam e. SOS

Question 60

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God emphasized in early seed form the importance of atonement in this phrase taken from which book. “For the life of a living being is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life.”

a.Heb b. Zeph c. Zech d. Lev e. Ex

Question 61

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This verse often quoted out of context in order to justify some current money practices by some churches, occurs in what book. “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.”

a.Mal b. 2 Chron c. Mic d. Zech e. Matt

Question 62

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In a moment of crisis a leader took a public stand which included these words, “But if serving the Lord seems wrong to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” This final leadership act is recorded in

a. Josh b. Jud c. 1 Sam d. 1 Ki e. 2 Chron

Question 63

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A leadership prayer/faith challenge is seen in this example given in what book? “ Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my coasts! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request.

a.Josh b. Jud c. 1 Sam d. 1 Chron e. Eze

Answer

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d. 1 Chron

Question 64

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Leader’s can respond to pressure by moving away from God or going deeper into the heart of God. An ultimate motivating force is seen in this leader’s statement of his personal response in a time when he is receiving ridicule and slander concerning his leadership. He wants to go deep with God. “My inner being says, Seek His face! Your face, Lord, I will seek.” The statement occurs in,

a.2 Sam b. Job c. Psa d. Jer e. Lam

Answer 19

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a. Judges

Answer 20

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b. Matt; and d. Luke

Answer 21

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b. Mk 16:l5

Answer 22

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d. Daniel

Answer 23

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a.Matt b. Mk

Answer 24

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c. Isa 40-48

Answer 25

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d. 2 Cor.

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