GLP Bible

Question 1

Who were the three patriarchs and what was their relation to one another?

Answer 1

Abraham, Isaac, Jacob. Abraham is the father of Isaac Isaac is the father of Jacob

Question 2

Identify Lot, Ishmael, Moab and Ammon and describe the relation of each to Israel.

Answer 2

(1) Abraham is Lot’s uncle.
(2) Lot is the father to Moab through his incestuous relationship with his first daughter.
(3) Lot is the father to Ammon through his incestuous relationship with his second daughter.
(4) Israel had numerous military conflicts with children of Moab and Ammon.
(5) Ishmael and Isaac are sons of Abraham. However, Ishmael is the illegitimate son of Abraham through Sarah’s maid Hagar. Isaac will become the father of Jacob, who is called Israel and is a patriarch to the nation of Israel.

Question 3

3. Identify 5 judges of Israel during the period of the Judges.

Answer 3

Eli, Samuel, Deborah, Gideon, Samson.

Question 4

Name two pre-exilic prophets and two post-exilic prophets.

Answer 4

Preexilic – Isaiah, Jeremiah

Postexilic – Haggai, Zechariah

Question 5

Identify Sennacharib, Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus.

Answer 5

(1) Sennacharib led the Assyrian to destroy Israel during the time of Hezekiah (2 Kgs 18)
(2) Nebuchadenzzar led the Babylon to destroy the nation of Judah (2 Kgs 24).
(3) Cyrus the Great is the Persian King who destroyed Babylon and allowed Israelites to return to their homeland (Dan 10, Ezra 1).

Question 6

1. Give a general outline of Old Testament history, including key dates.

Answer 6

(1) 21th century BC – Patriarch era (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob)
(2) 16th century BC – Mosaic era (Moses, Joshua)
(3) 11th century BC – Davidic era (David, Solomon); David became King (1010BC).
(4) 8th century BC – Assyrian exile (Lost of Northern Kingdom); Hoshea was the last king of Israel (740BC)
(5) Early 6th century BC – Babylonian exile (Lost of Southern Kingdom); Jehoiakim was defeated by Nebuchadnezzar, which led to deportation of people like Daniel (597BC). Zedekiah was the last puppet king of Israel who rebelled and lost (588BC). Jerusalem was completely destroyed in 586BC.
(6) Late 6th century BC – Rise of Persian Empire (Restoration of Israel); Cyrus the Great defeated Nebuchadnezzar in 538BC and Israelites are allowed to return to Jerusalem to rebuild.

Question 7

2. List the events of the seven days of creation from Genesis.

Answer 7

1st day – Darkness and light
2nd day – Atmosphere was created to separate from water above and below.
3rd day – Earth and plants.
4th day – Sun, moon and stars.
5th day – Bird above and sea creatures below.
6th day – Animals and human beings.
7th day – God rested.

Question 8

3. What is the meaning of Gen. 3:15 and the significance of it to the rest of Scripture? Show how the promise of Genesis 3:15 is unfolded in the rest of Scripture.

Answer 8

(1) Gen. 3:15 is the protoevangelium with the promise that God will one day crush the head of the serpent through the seed of the woman. (2) Implies that there will be conflicts between seed of serpents and seed of woman. This is shown through out the Scriptures – Isaac vs. Ishmael; Jacob vs. Esau; David vs. Goliath.
(3) Galatians 3 reminds us that the seed is singular, not plural. And Jesus is the singular seed, will bring life to all humanity by crushing the head of serpent.
(4) The image of Christ being victorious over the serpent is the central theme of Revelation.

Question 9

4. What were the promises to Abraham and where do we find them?

Answer 9

Abraham is called in Genesis 12. The promise is given to him in Genesis 15, to which the nations will be blessed through him. And God made the covenant with him through the splitting of the bird in Genesis 17.

Question 10

5. What is the significance for Israel of Joseph being sold into slavery in Egypt?

Answer 10

Even though Joseph’s brothers meant for evil, God meant for good (Gen. 50). Joseph died in Egypt and the Israelites will grow in numbers under slavery in Egypt. This is part of God’s divine plan to demonstrate his divine power when he delivered his people out of Egypt.

Question 11

6. Describe the events of the Exodus (not the book of Exodus) from the departure from Egypt to the entrance to the land, including key figures and places.

Answer 11

Ten plagues, Passover meal, dividing of the red sea, wondering in wilderness with manna and water, giving of the law, census, Aaronic blessings, scouting of the land, Korah’s rebellion, budding of Aaronic staff, Moses strikes the rock, brazen staff, census, the death of Moses, Joshua as the successor.

Question 12

7. What was the political and social context of the time of the Judges? What is the recurring statement about Israel and how does that prepare for the subsequent history of Israel?

Answer 12

It was a time of chaos with social and political breakdown (which culminated in Samson’s death in Judges 16). Everyone seems to do what is right in his or her own eyes. The word of God was forgotten. This would lead to people demanding a King to rule over them.

Question 13

8. Describe the events surrounding the division of Israel following Solomon’s reign.

Answer 13

After the death of Solomon, his kingdom was divided into Northern and Southern Kingdom (1 Kgs. 12). The kingdom was initially ruled by Rehoboam. But he was lost the control of northern tribes when he ruled Shechem ruthlessly. The decline of Judah was felt when Egypt invaded Jerusalem and plundered the city. Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, ruled over the Northern Kingdom. He built altars for false God in Dan and Bethel to keep people from going to Jerusalem and thus fortified his kingdom.

Question 14

9. What are the imprecatory Psalms and what is their significance today?

Answer 14

Psalm 69 and 109 are the two imprecatory Psalms. Imprecatory psalms remind us that God is actively ruling this world. And we are to pray for God to punish the wicked and restrain evil. Christ as King does restrain evil and will one day completely destroy his and our enemies.

Question 15

Ps 1

Answer 15

Two ways to live…Blessed is the one who does not walk in steps with the wicked, stand in the ways of sinners, or sit in company of mockers

Question 16

Ps 2

Answer 16

Nations conspire against God … you are my son, I have begotten you.

Question 17

Ps 8

Answer 17

What is man that you are mindful of him, and son of man that you care for him.

Question 18

Ps 19

Answer 18

Heavens declare his glory.

Question 19

Ps 51

Answer 19

Repentance. Create in me a clean heart.

Question 20

Ps 100

Answer 20

Make a joyful noise to the Lord … For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

Question 21

Ps 103

Answer 21

Bless the Lord all my souls. Bless the Lord and not forget his benefits.

Question 22

Ps 110

Answer 22

The LORD says to my Lord. Enemies will be made a footstool for Jesus.

Question 23

Ps 119

Answer 23

God’s law is perfect. His words are lamp to our feet and light to our path.

Question 24

Ps 139

Answer 24

God is omnipotent and omniscient. We are fearfully and wonderfully made. David prays for God to search his heart and test his thought.

Question 25

Herod the Great

Answer 25

Herod the Great – He was a great builder who build the Herodian temple. The King who executed the slaughtering of infants because he wanted Jesus dead. Joseph fled to Egypt with Mary because of this ruthless King.

Question 26

Herod Antipas,

Answer 26

Herod Antipas, son of Herod the Great. He is a tetrarch who ruled over the Galilee. He beheaded John the Baptist because he wanted to a divorce in order to marry Herodias.

Question 27

Pontius Pilate

Answer 27

Pontius Pilate is a Roman governor over Judea. He oversaw the trial of Jesus and crucifixion.

Question 28

Pharisees

Answer 28

Pharisees are the popular religious leaders during the time of Jesus. They were strict with the law and believe in resurrection and angels. Jesus condemned the Pharisees strongly (Matt. 23).

Question 29

Saducees

Answer 29

Sadducees are the members of the elite ruling class during the time of Jesus. They had a good relationship with the Roman government. Sadducees do not believe in the resurrection nor angels. Both Pharisees and Sadducees were part of the Sanhedrin

Question 30

Nicodemus

Answer 30

a Pharisee who asked Jesus what does it mean to be born again (Jn. 3)

Question 31

Zaccheus

Answer 31

A tax collector who climbed a tree to see Jesus. Later he repented of his sins and was saved. People accused Jesus of eating with this tax collect (Lk. 19)

Question 32

Samaritan woman

Answer 32

The woman who does not think she can worship with the Jews in Jerusalem because of her race. Jesus says one day people will be worshipping in truth and spirit (Jn. 4)

Question 33

Lazarus

Answer 33

Jesus brought Lazarus to life from death with his words (Jn. 11)

Question 34

Matthias

Answer 34

The disciple who replaced Judas (Acts 1).

Question 35

Stephen

Answer 35

The first martyr for his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 7).

Question 36

Cornelius

Answer 36

A Gentiles centurion who received the vision and was later baptized in Spirit after meeting Peter (Acts 10).

Question 37

Barnabas

Answer 37

Barnabas – Paul’s companion during first missionary journey. He later had sharp disagreement with Paul for wanting to bring John Mark on the missionary journey (Acts 15).

Question 38

Discuss the role of parables in Jesus’ ministry, naming and citing at least three parables.

Answer 38

(1) to illustrate the kingdom of God is like. The purpose of parable is not only to explain, but also use to conceal the kingdom of God from those who do not have ears to hear. Thus, the purpose of parable illuminates the truth of God to some, and hardens the heart of others.

In Matthew 13, we have the parable of sower, parable of weeds, parable of fishing net. In Matt. 21-22, there are series of three parables that are told to judge the Pharisees (parable of wedding feast, parable of tenants, parable of two sons).

Question 39

Discuss the relationship between Luke and Acts, providing an outline of the book of Acts.

Answer 39

Gospel of Luke tells us what Jesus’s ministry look that began from Galilee and ultimately ended Jerusalem, which leads to his death and resurrection.

Acts is written to demonstrate what Christianity looks like after the death and resurrection of Christ. It begins with the believers receiving the promised Holy Spirit in Jerusalem. Believers are then empowered by the Holy Spirit to carry out the Great Commission from Jerusalem, to Judea to the ends of the earth.

Acts 1-7 Church in Jerusalem
Acts 8-11 Church in Samaria and Judea
Acts 12-28 Church to the Ends of the Earth

Question 40

4. Describe Paul’s missionary journeys.

Answer 40

1st Missionary Journey (Acts 13-14): Paul and Barnabas left the church at Antioch in Syria. At first, their method of evangelism was to preach in the town synagogues. But when many of the Jews rejected Christ (was stoned and left for dad), the missionaries recognized God’s call of witnessing to the Gentiles.

2nd Missionary Journey (Acts 15-18): Paul disagreed with Barnabas. Barnabas then went to Cyprus with JM, and Paul took Silas to Asia Minor.

God providentially redirected Paul and Silas to Greece. At Philippi, he was beaten and imprisoned, then rescued by earthquake.

Went to Athens, Paul preached on Mars Hill. Later,
Paul made many disciples from all backgrounds: a young man named Timothy, a businesswoman named Lydia, and the married couple Aquila and Priscilla.

3rd Missionary Journey (Acts 18-20): Between his second and third journeys, Paul spent some time working with the church in Syrian Antioch (Acts 18:22-23).

First he visited the churches again in Galatia and Phrygia (Acts 18:23).
Paul next returned to Ephesus where he met with opposition from Demetrius (Acts 19:1-41).
Paul then revisited Macedonia and Greece, afterward going to Troas (saving Eutychus) and then to Miletus (Acts 20:1-38).
From Miletus Paul sailed to Caesarea and then went to Jerusalem (Acts 21:1-17).

Question 41

5. Outline the book of Romans.

Answer 41

Romans 1-3 Jews and Gentiles fall short of God’s standard.
Romans 3-5 Justification of Jews and Gentiles
Romans 5-8 Sanctification of Jews and Gentiles
Romans 9-11 God’s redemptive salvation plan for both Jews and Gentiles
Romans 12-15 Application: Life as covenantal people of God.
Romans 16: Gretings

Question 42

6. What abuses in the Corinthian church did Paul address in his first letter to them?

Answer 42

1 Cor. 1-3: Leadership problems that led to division in the church.
1 Cor. 5 Incestuous relationship with mother-in-law.
1 Cor. 6: Lawsuit among believers.
1 Cor. 11: Abuse of Lord’s supper.
1 Cor. 12, 14: Abuse of spiritual gifts.

Question 43

7. Compare the old and new covenants as described in the book of Hebrews.

Answer 43

The book of Hebrews is written to show that the new covenant is much superior than the old. In it, Christ is portrayed superior than the angels. He is better than Moses, Aaronic priesthood, Melchidedek. He is better than the sacrifice of the OT because he is the perfect sacrifice. His sacrificial death is once for all, no more is needed. Lastly, he is the new temple, the place where God meets his people.

Question 44

8. What are the “pastoral” epistles? Summarize and discuss their purpose and teaching.

Answer 44

The pastoral epistles are written by Paul to instruct believers on what is a healthy church. It gives us image of a healthy church living in a fallen world. Pastoral epistles encourage believers to remains sound in faith. It warns believers against laziness, false teachers and heresies in the church. Believers must remain steadfast in faith.

Pastoral epistles also listed the qualification of elders and believers (1 Tim 3, Titus 1) with the intention of safeguarding against warnings listed previously. Believers ought to know how to conduct himself in the church, because the church is the pillar and support of the truth.

Question 45

9. What are the “catholic” or “general” epistles? Discuss their teaching in relation to the Pauline epistles.

Answer 45

The catholic epistles are made up with 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude and James. It is catholic because it is not written to a specific church, but the universal church.

Despite the difference, the teaching of catholic epistles are consistent with the Pauline epistles.
One of the catholic epistle mentioned about the Pauline epistles (2 Peter 3). Both Pauline and catholic epistles are written for God’s people. The teaching of Jesus are both found in these two type of epistles. Both remind believers the need to be saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

Question 46

10. Relate Revelation 21-22 to Genesis 1-2. What is the connection between these passages?

Answer 46

In Genesis 1-2, we have the garden. In Rev. 21-22, we have the new city. One shows us the old glory, the other points us to the new glory with the new creation.

It will not be a return to the old garden. What we are looking forward to is something that is much better, much superior. It is the New Jerusalem that is waiting ahead of us. The image of the garden still can be seen in the new Jerusalem with the tree of life and the rivers that flow thru. However, The old Adam will be replaced with the new Adam. The city will not need walls because evil will be eradicated. Christ’s glory is going to be the light of the new city. He will be worshipped by his new creation.