Familiar Passages Flashcards
There are passages in the Bible which have been identified by saints down through history as being important to them. Some are promises. Others contain comfort. Some tell about God's character. Some are perhaps more familiar than others. Those less familiar passages usually are a logical part of the teaching of some book and can be identified if you know the book as a whole. These passages will normally be familiar to one who regularly reads through the Bible.
In the beginning God created heaven and earth.
a. Gen I b. Acts 14 c. Heb 1 d. Job 27 e. none of these
a. Gen I
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
e. SOS
“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
e. Jeremiah
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
e. Jeremiah
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
e. Gen 2
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
b. Jeremiah
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
e. Habakkuk
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
d. Hab
“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
c. Philemon
“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
c. Genesis
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
d. Hab
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
b. Zech
“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
b. Acts
“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
d. Philippians
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
c. 2 Pet
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
e. Eph
“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
d. James
“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
c. 2 Tim
“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
a. Psa
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
d. Genesis 12
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
b. Num
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
b. Moses
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
c. Ruth
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
b. Esther