General Bible: Nature, Themes, Content Flashcards
The 5 times repeated use of the phrase, the Day of the Lord, in this prophetic book signals the major contribution of this book which is an explanation of that phrase. It shows that the Day of the Lord is now and is yet to come in its fullest. God’s judgment in present events and events yet to come highlight his call to repentance.
a. Obad b. Joel c. 1Thess d. 2 Thesse. e. Rev
Joel
The two books dealing with the time of the charismatic leaders during the period of time in which Israel was in the land but had no centralized authority are (mark both answers)
a. Deut b. Josh c. Jud d. Ruth e.1 Ki
Joshua
Judges
A book, which shows that God’s judgment on Edom will come through allies, is deserved and is part of His overall justice.
a. Obad b. Nah c. Joel d. Zech e. Rev
Obadiah
A book containing many portions authored by David.
a. 1 Ki b. 2 Ki c. 1 Chron d. Psa e. SOS
Psalm
The one book which tells of Israel’s initial conquest of the promised land is …
a. Deut b. Josh c. Judd. Gene. Num
Joshua
The one book which retrospectively views the fall of Jerusalem in poetic language and with great pathos.
a. Lam b. SOS c. Ecc d. Isa e. Jer
Lamentations
The book which contains the biographical story of the prophet/judge Samuel.
a. Jud b. 2 Sam c. 1 Ki d. Josh e. none of these
None of these - 1 Samuel
A major prophetical book usually attributed to a well educated man whose ministry was dominantly to the southern kingdom during the times of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah.
a. Isa b. Mic c. Jer d. Eze e. none of these
a. Isaiah
Which of these are among the four books which treat the problems concerning the return of Israel to the land after the exile. Mark all that are correct.
a. Joel b. Job c. Eze d. Zeph e. Obad f. none of these
e. None of these
The prophetical book which traces the final decline of the southern kingdom and God’s attempts to bring about repentance before its end.
a. Isa b. Jon c. Joel d. Dan e. Jer
c. Joel
The one book which gives in poetic language the intimate love relationship between a man and woman and which is sometimes taught figuratively to show New Testament truth about Christ and his love for the church.
a. Psa b. Ecc c. Lam d. SOS e. Job
SOS
The book which traces events during the time of Israel’s wilderness wanderings and contains a census of the major descendants of the tribes of Israel as well as the many failings of the people to obey God from the heart.
a. Gen b. Ex c. Lev d. Num e. Deut
Numbers
A book which traces redemptive history from the origin of the human race until the death of Joseph.
a. Josh b. Ex c. Acts d. Gen e. none of these
Genesis
A book which shows how a spiritual leader persevered through many obstacles to lead the Jerusalem remnant’ to rebuild the Jerusalem wall and to renew their covenant with Jehovah. That leader was,
a. Job b. Samson c. Nehemiah d. Ezra e. Zechariah
Nehemiah
Two Old Testament books which shows how a leader who was well versed in God’s word affected renewal among the remnant who had returned to Jerusalem.
a. Ezra b. Neh c. Zech d. Dan e. Est
Ezra
Nehemiah
Which of these are among the six books which trace leadership during the united kingdom of Israel and the split kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Mark all correct answers.
a. Josh b. Jud c. 1 Sam d. 2 Sam e. 1 Ki f. Eze
Joshua, Judges, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings
2 Kings is the 6th of these books
A book in which any name for God is not mentioned directly but which gives strong implication that God providentially protects His people.
a. Lam b. Obad c. Zeph d. Est e. Ruth
Esther
The two books which record the law (10 commandments) that Moses was given by God. Mark the correct two.
a. Gen b. Ex c. 1 Chron d. Lev e. Deut
Exodus
Deuteronomy
A book which shows that “the mystery of a righteous person’s sufferings becomes clearer when it is seen that God allows it and uses it to bring unreserved consecration to the sufferer.”
a. 1 Pet b. 1Thess c. Heb d. Job e. 2 Sam
Job
A book which highlights the call of Moses as God’s leader, the miraculous events, which accompany the release of God’s people from slavery in Egypt, the initial formation of Israel into a people of God’s law, and the design of the tabernacle–focusing on God’s presence among them.
a. Gen b. Ex c. Lev d. Acts e. none of these
Exodus
The book which gives the most detailed biographical information about the first king of Israel, Saul
a. Jud b. 1 Sam c. 2 Sam d. 1 Ki e. 2 Ki
1 Samuel
Two books used to stimulate worship to God.
a.Num b. Lev c. Psa d. Lam e. Prov
Leviticus
Psalm
The book which reviews the wanderings of Israel in the wilderness and gives Moses final summary/ warnings/ expectations for Israel’s entering the land is,
a. Gen b. Ex c. Lev d. Num e. Deut
Numbers
Which of these are among the three books which give details of life during the exile or prophetical messages to those in the exile. Mark all correct answers.
a. Joel b. Dan c. Est d. Eze e. Zeph f. Obad
Daniel, Esther
Ezekiel
Which two books treat in detail David’s rise as King, the consolidation of the kingdom of Judah and Israel into one, and the story of David as King. Mark all correct answers.
a. 1 Sam b. 2 Sam c. 1 Ki d. 2 Ki e. 1 Chron
1 Samuel ; 2 Samuel
The book which traces redemptive history from the time of Israel’s slavery (about 400 years after Joseph’s death) until Moses has led the people triumphantly out of bondage in Egypt into the desert toward the promised land.
a. Gen b. Job c. Ex d. Num e. Deut
Exodus
A poetical book whose overall thematic concept shows that true devotion (an inner life with God from the heart) reflects total dependence upon God, is filled with worship, and is expressed in the changing experiences of life.
a. Psa b. Prov c. Ecc d. SOS e. none of these
Psalm
A lengthy book which first prophetically warns about the fate of the southern kingdom and its impending fall if repentance is not forthcoming suddenly reverses its message and then spends the rest of the book giving a future hope to those who fell.
a. Zeph b. Zech c. Dan d. Eze e. Jer
Jeremiah
A book in which the prophet attempted to live out a relationship with an unfaithful wife to symbolize God’s continual offer of love to His unfaithful people of the northern kingdom of Israel.
a. Micah b. Joel c. Ezekiel d. Hosea e. none of these
d. Hosea
A small prophetical book which can not be placed with certitude, time wise, but which contains a message which is timeless and can be abstracted to show that the day of the Lord is being revealed in the acts of God upon our lives, is intended to bring us to repentance and acceptance of God’s grace, and will bring ultimate and final judgement and justice. Locust are use probably both literally and figuratively to picture the judgement.
a. Micah b. Hosea c. Amos d. Zeph e. none of these
c. Amos
The message of this book was given by a lay leader, a shepherd turned prophet whose corrective message in times of prosperity, was given to the northern kingdom of Israel but also involved surrounding nations. His message could be abstracted to state that God’s judgement is universal, just, and certain.
a. Psalms b. Ezekiel c. Jeremiah d. Malachi e. Zephaniah f. Amos
f. Amos
A hybrid mix of historical vignettes in a leaders life and prophecies of that leader, this book, written in exile, has an overall thematic intent which shows that the sovereign God rules in the affairs of individuals, nations, and history.
a. Jeremiah b. Ezekiel c. Isaiah d. Daniel e. Zechariah
d. Daniel
This Old Testament book uses the characteristic phrase son of man numerous times-a phrase later used by Jesus to refer to Himself.
a. Ezekiel b. Joel c. Zephaniah d. Daniel e. none of these
a. Ezekiel
This book deals with the call of God on a life and shows what happens when that call is rejected. It also depicts the missionary heart of God in the Old Testament and shows how repentance affects mercy and justice. Nineveh is a city that repents and receives God’s mercy instead of judgement.
a. Joel b. Nahum c. Jonah d. Amos e. Zephaniah
c. Jonah
The book which treats numerous requirements that Israel must follow in order to demonstrate that they were set apart to Jehovah (holiness).
a. Zephaniah b. Joel c. Zechariah d. 2 Peter e. Leviticus
e. Leviticus
This very practical book focuses on horizontal relationships, that is, human relationships and gives wise time tested principles for use in life.
a. Job b. Ruth c. Esther d. Proverbs e. Lamentations
d. Proverbs
This book was written by a prophet who was a contemporary of Isaiah. While Isaiah ministered to the upper class and rulers, this prophet ministered to the rural areas of the southern kingdom and gave basically the same message as Amos had done to the northern kingdom. But it was interlaced with great hope an messianic prophecy for the future.
a. Micah b. Joel c. Amos d. Dan e. None of these
a. Micah
This book giving a prophecy about God’s wrath upon Nineveh shows that it flows from His character and is certain and will be complete. The prediction came true.
a. Jonah b. Joel c. Obadiah d. Nahum e. Zephaniah
a. Jonah
This post-exilic (occurring after the return to the land) book urges the few who had returned to rebuild the temple. If they would renew themselves with God and respond by trusting Him and being obedient in building the temple they could expect peace and prosperity.
a. Esther b. Ezra c. Nehemiah d. Malachi e. Haggai
e. Haggai
This apocalyptic book contains numerous visions which encourage the restoration of Jerusalem, the rebuilding of the temple, and the purification of God’s people along with some major messianic prophecies.
a. Daniel b. Zechariah c. Malachi d. Ezra e. none of these
b. Zechariah
This book depicts a leaders struggle with apparent inconsistencies in God’s judgement. It shows that a genuine struggle of faith involves honest questioning of God and His ways, will be met by God’s own explanation, and will result in a joyous acceptance by faith of that which God is doing and will do.
a. Zephaniah b. Jonah c. Job d. Habakkuk e. Nahum
d. Habakkuk