Self Tests Flashcards
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False areas of conflict between science and the bible results when…
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Christians insist their interpretation of Scripture is right regardless of science.
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scientists assume science is the only reliable knowledge.
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people believe the Bible’s purpose is to give us scientific descriptions of the world.
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all of the above
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Conservative scholars refute the documentary hypothesis’s claim that literary style differences demonstrate a variety of authors by…
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claiming the style of language fits the genre, such as law, history, or oratory.
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invoking an exemption for literature that is as ancient as the Bible.
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suggesting critics of the Word read the Bible with an open mind.
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demanding the Word of God not be questioned.
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According to the IST, which of the following are two of the four evidences of the documentary hypothesis?
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Conflicting accounts and inaccurate numbers
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A variety of names for God and scientific errors
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Literary style differences and duplicate accounts
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Editorial glosses and inaccurate historical descriptions
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Which of the views of the days of creation emphasize the religious, symbolic, or philosophical aspects of creation more than the rest?
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The alternate-day-age theory and the age-long day theory
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The theistic evolution theory and the pictorial-day theory
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The traditional view and the universal flood theory
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The gap theory and the traditional view
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What should both Christian and scientist recognize about the theory of evolution?
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All Darwinian evolutionists are atheists.
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The theory cannot address the purpose for existence.
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A person cannot believe in evolution and also be a Christian.
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Moses promotes creationism as an alternate theory to that of evolution.
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The documentary hypothesis view of the account of Noah receiving one pair of animals and taking seven pairs of animals is an example of…
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differences in literary style.
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various names for God.
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conflicting accounts.
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duplicate accounts.
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What is the basic structure of the book of Genesis?
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Creation and the fall of humanity
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Primeval history and origin of the nation through the patriarchs
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The origin of the universe and the origin of humanity
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The origin of God and the origin of humanity
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The book of Genesis is broadly classified as part of the Mosaic…
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law.
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history.
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creation.
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beginnings.
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Which two of the seven views of the days of creation insist on interpreting Genesis one as a 144-hour (six-day) creation week?
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The alternate-day-age theory and the age-long day theory
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The theistic evolution theory and the pictorial-day theory
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The traditional view and the universal flood theory
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The gap theory and the traditional view
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Which of the following is one of the evidences of Mosaic authorship of the Pentateuch?
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Moses signed his name to the five books of the law.
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Proof that Genesis foreshadows many scientific discoveries
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Style, vocabulary, and handwriting analysis all point to Moses as the author.
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Indications in the narrative that the author was familiar with Egyptian geography
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Which result of the Fall illustrates what Paul says in Ephesians 2:1–2: “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world”?
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Disobedience leads to shame.
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Communion with God was broken.
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Evil was known through experience.
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The result of sin is banishment from the tree of life.
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Adam and Eve were better able to perform their duties in God’s creation…
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through the knowledge of good and evil.
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by accepting God’s provision for them.
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after their dismissal from Eden.
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when their son Abel was born.
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God gave humanity the opportunity to choose between obedience and disobedience to…
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help them grow spiritually and morally.
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develop their own definitions of good and evil.
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convince them that they are masters of their own fate.
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indicate the difference between them and the animals.
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God showed His continuing love for Adam and Eve after the Fall by…
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providing suitable clothing for them.
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promising them a life of joy in heaven.
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giving work and responsibility to them.
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providing a perfect environment that would provide every need.
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Humanity made in the “image of God” refers to humankind’s…
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uniqueness, spirituality, and authority.
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identification with nature.
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visual likeness to God.
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ability to make things.
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Old Testament writers used Elohim as…
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an alternate way of emphasizing the triune God.
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Jehovah or the Eternal Lord.
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a general name for God.
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God’s personal name.
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The creation account of humanity in Genesis chapters one and two demonstrates…
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that God’s preeminent desire is the development of humanity’s spiritual nature.
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that humanity’s physical nature is a lower nature, while the spirit is a higher one.
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the goodness and balance of humanity’s physical and spiritual nature.
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the necessary balance of maleness and femaleness in all creation.
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Which of the following include Satan’s tactics in temptation?
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The implanting of doubts about God’s goodness
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The use of others as his agents of temptation
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The questioning of God’s truthfulness
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All of the above
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The downward steps Eve took in yielding to temptation started with…
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doubt and desire.
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decision and disobedience.
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deliberation and ignorance.
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disobedience and decision.
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The illustration of the fig leaves that Adam used to cover himself is symbolic of…
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God’s provision and love for Adam.
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Christ’s sacrifice to pay for our sins.
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humanity’s efforts to cover their guilt before God.
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humankind’s separation from God that robs them of God’s blessing.
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The viewpoint which best fits the Bible passages about Cain and Abel is that…
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Cain hoped to subdue his brother and rule over all humankind.
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Abel’s sacrifice was based on faith, and his faith pleased God.
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the biblical account is only a historical example of the life of early humanity.
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when God rejected Cain’s vegetable offering, people learned to approach God with animal sacrifices.
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The problem of the long life-spans of the antidiluvians refers to how and why…
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the “sons of God” married the “daughters of men.”
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the diluvians lived longer through their vegetarian diet.
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the Sethites lived so much longer than people after the flood.
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those who were antediluvians succeeded in destroying the diluvians
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What is an anthropomorphism, in reference to Scripture?
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A belief system that understands God having human physical characteristics
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A way of seeing godlike qualities in humans for literary effect
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A figure of speech that attributes human qualities to God
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The belief that humans are made in God’s image
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The lesson about God that we learn from the record of Cain and Abel is that…
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God judges us by our inner attitudes more than by outward appearances.
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God is more interested in the gifts than in the person giving the gifts.
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what we believe is not important as long as we are sincere.
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God punishes sin without mercy toward the sinner.
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Before the Flood the Cainites were the people who...
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made great cultural advances.
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resisted the practice of polygamy.
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called upon the name of the Lord.
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included God in their development of technology.
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Cain’s character was expressed by...
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the obedience he gave to God’s commands.
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the type of occupation he had.
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his offering to the Lord.
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his wounded pride.
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Noah’s building of the ark was a testimony to his neighbors, just as today we...
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win others by helping in community projects.
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preach Jesus as the only way of salvation.
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forgive those who injure us.
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build new churches.
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The author favors the interpretation that “the sons of God”...
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were from the godly line of Seth.
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refers to any believers in God.
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were the Ne philim.
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were fallen angels.
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Which statement fully demonstrates God’s attitude toward sinners as seen in Genesis 6?
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“The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled.”
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“I will wipe out mankind, whom I have created, from the face of the earth.”
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“My Spirit will not strive with man forever.”
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“I am going to destroy the earth.”
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What evidence does the writer give that Enoch’s departure made a great impact on his family?
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Enoch and Noah both walked with God.
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Enoch’s family errected a memorial to his honor.
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Enoch and Noah were both preachers of righteousness.
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Enoch’s grandson Lamech named his son “Noah,” meaning “rest.”
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Nahor and Haran were Abraham’s...
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descendants.
2
ancestors.
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brothers.
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cousins.
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What area of the world did the descendants of Ham primarily inhabit?
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The present-day areas of Turkey and Italy
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Europe and East Asia
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Palestine and Africa
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Persia and India
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33
Nimrod is considered a type of the anti-Christ because...
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he was accredited as founding the early Babylonian kingdom
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he was described as a mighty warrior.
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his name means “we will revolt.”
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of all of the above.
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The Gilgamesh tale represents evidence that...
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Babylonian tradition was copied from the Bible.
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a flood tradition existed in other cultures, implying the Flood was a real event.
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a creation tradition existed in other cultures, indicating the seven-day Creation was a real event.
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a local tradition of the separation of languages at Babylon existed, indicating it was a real event.
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What problems are associated with the global Flood view?
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There was not enough water to cover the earth.
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There was insufficient time for global flood waters to recede for the exit from the ark.
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The tilting of the earth and quick movement of plates to form mountains would have destroyed the ark.
4
All of the above
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The rainbow was related to God’s...
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covenant with Noah.
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blessing upon Noah.
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decrees to Noah.
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all of the above
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According to Genesis, Noah demonstrated his faith in God and blameless life by...
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obeying all the Lord asked him to do.
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doing God’s will after delaying 120 years.
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warning others of the wrath of God to come.
4
bringing all of his immediate family members with him on the ark.
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Jesus used the Flood account to illustrate...
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water baptism and the salvation of the believer.
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His unexpected return, teaching us always to be ready.
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how God is a just judge who punishes evil and rescues the righteous.
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how the believer passes through judgement to emerge whole in a new creation.
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Which of these is a principle we learn from the account of Noah’s drunkenness?
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Alcohol has its place when used wisely.
2
Complete victory over temptation is easy for those in Christ
3
Parents must maintain their honor if they want the respect of their children.
4
None of the above
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What does the flood account imply that is worse than environmental pollution?
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Light and noise pollution
2
Moral and spiritual pollution
3
Mental and emotional pollution
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Social and psychological pollution
2
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The three historically important promises to Abraham are that Abraham’s descendants would...
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inherit the land of Canaan, become a great nation, and be a blessing to all nations.
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represent God to the world, become a nation of priests, and enjoy the blessing of God.
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inherit the land of Canaan, give the world a Messiah, and enjoy the blessings of God.
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inherit the land of Canaan, be entrusted with the written Word of God, and enjoy material blessings.
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Abraham’s life illustrates a life of faith in that...
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God prevented him from experiencing trouble since he believed.
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he faced many trials and tribulations, yet God was with him through it all.
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his life went from one blessing to the next, and as a result, he was very wealthy.
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God promised Abraham a life of blessing, free from trouble but Abraham failed to obey perfectly so he experienced trouble.
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According to the IST, the three trials Abraham faced in Canaan that we also face are fear of...
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famine, fear of failure, and fear of death.
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lack, fear of danger, and family problems.
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danger, fear of death, and problems with lying.
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change, fear of loss, and problems with government.
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God planned to use the chosen nation to...
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establish a great political nation.
2
prepare the way for the coming Savior.
3
get rid of polytheism in the ancient world.
4
counteract the power of nationalism around the world.
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The clay tablets at Mari and Nuzi indicate the authenticity of Genesis by...
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the use of names, customs, and conditions of the period.
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explaining that there were no ancient language barriers.
3
confirming the Documentary Theory of Genesis.
4
indicating a later date of writing.
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Although Abraham was a great man of faith, he failed God just as we sometimes do. This teaches us that...
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some sins are not as bad as others.
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we must depend on God alone for victory.
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God will overlook mistakes because He loves us.
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nobody is perfect, so we have an excuse for our mistakes.
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In both history and theology, Abraham was important as the...
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father of many nations and founder of polytheism.
2
developer of monotheism and the use of altars in worship.
3
father of the Jewish people and example of justification by faith.
4
preacher of righteousness in Ur and Haran and founder of monotheismin Canaan.
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The call of God required Abraham to....
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bring the good news to a lost world and not forsake the assembling together ofthe church.
2
separate himself from his own cultural influence and trust God’s guidance.
3
obey God’s law and turn his back on his family.
4
love his neighbors and take care of his family.
2
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What hymn title describes Abraham’s response to the promises of God?
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“I’ll Fly Away”
2
“Abide with Me”
3
“Trust and Obey”
4
“Standing on the Promises”
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Most Bible scholars think that when God called Abraham, he was living in...
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Ur.
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Haran.
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Canaan.
4
Shechem.
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The account of the invasion of the kings in Genesis 14 is considered by conservative scholars to be true because...
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the names of Abraham’s family fit the time period that Abraham was to have lived.
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we should not put the Word of God to the test.
3
archaeology has verified this event.
4
of none of the above
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Abraham’s condition in Canaan illustrates Matthew 6:33 in that he...
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put obedience to God above material advantages, and God blessed him greatly.
2
gave up a life of comfort in Ur and was a poor wanderer living in tents.
3
was tested time and again but never really experienced God’s blessings.
4
did not own any land, but his descendants would own it all later.
1
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What quality was the key to Abraham’s ability to overcome each danger of prosperity?
1
Trust in the promises of God
2
His naturally generous nature
3
Following the law of God that he knew
4
Disregard for the value of earthly riches
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The best listing of the dangers Abraham faced in prosperity is...
1
crop failure, selfishness, and attacks by robbers.
2
selfishness, materialistic values, and broken relationships.
3
attacks by robbers, moral corruption among the people of the land, and crop failure.
4
broken relationships, corruption among the people of the land, and materialistic values.
2
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Melchizedek is a type of Christ in all of the following statements EXCEPT one. Which statement does NOT reflect what is taught in this lesson?
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He combined both priesthood and kingship in one person.
2
He had neither genealogy nor record of birth or death; he foreshadowed an eternal priesthood.
3
He was a pre-birth manifestation of Jesus Christ.
4
His titles “king of righteousness” and “king of peace” prefigure our Lord.
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After rescuing Lot, Abraham expressed his attitude toward possessions by...
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giving a tithe of all to God (through Melchizedek) in thanks for the victory.
2
accepting ownership of all of the plunder because God had given him the victory.
3
donating 10 percent to those who assisted him in the fight.
4
taking nothing for himself or his allies.
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The tithe Abraham gave to Melchizedek expressed his...
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superiority to Melchizedek, an alliance with Salem, and thanks for theking’s help.
2
cooperation in an obligation set by Melchizedek for all worshipers of God.
3
fulfillment of a vow to give one-tenth of all his possessions to God.
4
gratitude, submission to God, and recognition of His ownership.
4
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Genesis 14 recounts the invasion of five kings led by...
1
Bera, King of Sodom.
2
Amraphel, King of Shinar.
3
Kedorlaomer, King of Elam.
4
Melchizedek, King of Salem.
3
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The New Testament doctrine of justification by faith is Abraham’s...
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giving tithes of all he possessed to God through Melchizedek in thanks for victory.
2
act of believing God, crediting righteousness to his account.
3
willingness to leave home in obedience to God’s leading.
4
works, which helped him keep the covenant.
2
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In the vision Abraham saw of God passing between the divided carcasses, God was...
1
making a covenant with Abraham.
2
promising death to Abraham’s enemies.
3
threatening what would happen to Abraham if he disobeyed.
4
acknowledging Abraham’s weakness in the flesh and in faith.
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Abraham set his seal of acceptance of God’s covenant by...
1
telling everyone his name was now “Abraham.”
2
faith alone, without deeds.
3
his obedience to God.
4
receiving baptism.
3
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According to the IST, the purpose of appearance of the Lord with the two angels to Abraham in Genesis 18 was to...
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announce the destruction of Sodom and establish Sarah’s faith.
2
reassure Abraham that He would protect Lot from the destruction of Sodom.
3
test Abraham and Sarah’s hospitality and announce the destruction of Sodom.
4
announce the birth of a new child and establish Sarah’s faith in the promise.
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After God had revealed himself as God Almighty (El Shaddai), He commanded Abraham to...
1
circumcise all his males and give a tithe of all his income.
2
approach Him and bow before Him.
3
walk with Him and be blameless.
4
swear an oath of allegiance.
3
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Many scholars believe that the angel of the Lord that visited Hagar was...
1
a vision or a hallucination Hagar saw.
2
a manifestation of the pre-incarnate Christ.
3
an angel that represented the authority of God.
4
not of God because he would not have told her to go back to serving Sarah.
2
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God told Hagar that her son Ishmael would be the father of...
1
a new people bringing blessing to all the nations of the world.
2
a great nation of farmers and city builders.
3
innumerable descendants.
4
another chosen nation.
3
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When God promised Abraham He would give him a child through whom the covenant would be realized, Abraham...
1
cried and fell on his face in worship.
2
laughed and asked God to bless Ishmael.
3
rejoiced and shared with Sarah the good news.
4
asked God for a sign that would guarantee His promise.
2
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The Christian counterpart of the rite of circumcision is...
1
water baptism, which symbolizes purification, death to sin, and resurrection to new life through union with Christ.
2
the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, which symbolizes redemption.
3
the rite of ordination, which speaks of separation for ministry.
4
dedication of children to the Lord for future service.
1
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Abraham and Sarah’s scheme to have children through Hagar was born out of...
1
trust that God would be with them through their mistakes.
2
impatience and weak faith.
3
trust in God’s guidance.
4
impatience and despair.
2
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One thing the story of God visiting Hagar in the desert teaches us about God is that...
1
God cares for all people.
2
polygamy always ends in trouble.
3
polygamy and slavery are always wrong.
4
God’s people can be abusive of those employed in their service.
1
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According to Genesis chapter 18 in the case of Sarah, God strengthens the faith of weak people by...
1
giving a personal revelation of himself and confirming His word and promises.
2
using family members to relay His word to them and confirm His promises.
3
referring them to the experiences of other people whose faith has triumphed.
4
encouraging them to persist longer on the basis of faith alone.
1
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The following statements were all a part of God’s message to Abimelech EXCEPT:...
1
God had kept Abimelech from sinning.
2
Keeping Sarah as his wife would become a great sin.
3
Sarah is Abraham’s sister.
4
Abimelech and all his household would die if Sarah were not given back.
4
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The New Testament uses the destruction of Sodom as an example to illustrate...
1
God’s mercy upon evildoers.
2
God judging His own people first.
3
the eternal blessedness of those who will die according to the flesh but live according to the spirit.
4
the eternal fire with which those given to sexual immorality and perversion will be punished.
4
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The best description of Abraham’s prayer in Genesis 18 is...
1
reverent, bold, and appealing to God’s justice.
2
persistent, aggressive, and uncompromising.
3
pleading, weeping, and desperation.
4
bold faith, claiming the promises.
1
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What sin does Scripture describe that Abraham repeatedly fell into?
1
Sleeping with his female servants
2
Lying about his wife
3
Doubting God’s promise
4
Coveting the land of others
2
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God’s sending destruction upon Sodom illustrates which principle of God’s justice?
1
God will not delay His judgment just for a few good people.
2
God’s timing for justice is unassailable.
3
A just God must punish sin.
4
Sin is its own punishment.
3
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What does the city of Sodom represent in the lives of Lot, his wife, and his daughters?
1
The corruption that comes from the love of worldly things
2
Love of city life verses the hardships of country life
3
The judgment of God upon the pleasures of life
4
The perversion of the homosexual lifestyle
1
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Of three reasons why God told Abraham of the coming destruction of Sodom, one was that God wanted...
1
Abraham to be careful about traveling near Sodom.
2
Abraham to become a missionary to Sodom.
3
Abraham to be afraid for his own welfare.
4
to share his secret plans with his friend.
4
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Principles of judgment include...
1
guilt, flexibility, and punishment.
2
punishment, guilt, and tragedy.
3
justice, mercy, and timing.
4
timing, tragedy, and guilt.
3
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The main sin that brought judgment on Sodom was that of...
1
injustice to the slaves and servants that poured into Sodom.
2
arrogance against God and the idolatry the Sodomites had adopted.
3
homosexuality—the unnatural sexual relations the Sodomites had adopted.
4
ingratitude to God for the deliverance He had effected from Kedorlaomer.
3
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To whom did God specifically reveal that taking another man’s wife was punishable by death?
1
Abimelech
2
Abraham
3
Pharaoh
4
Lot
1
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While Moriah is a prophetic picture of Calvary, the ram God substituted for Isaac pointed to the...
1
abolition of the sacrificial system.
2
final substitutionary sacrifice of the Lamb of God.
3
institution of the Law with its full complement of sacrifices.
4
garden of Eden, where God provided a covering for Adam and Eve.
2
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In our study of Abraham’s supreme test, we have seen that testing involves...
1
showing the person tested, and others, the strength of his or her faith.
2
proving to people that they are incapable of withstanding temptation.
3
trying to discover whether people are faithful or not.
4
directing an appeal to one’s lower nature.
1
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Eliezer’s search for a bride for Isaac is symbolic of obtaining a bride for Christ. Which of the following is NOT true regarding his search?
1
He was willing to take anyone, regardless of qualifications.
2
He went to a far country to seek a bride for his master’s son.
3
He represented his master’s son, rather than himself, on his mission.
4
He gave tokens of his master ’s riches, love, and concern to the waiting bride.
1
84
Isaac was declared a son of covenant because...
1
Isaac was more righteous than Ishmael.
2
his name means “laughter,” and all who hear will laugh.
3
his birth was the sign of God’s faithfulness to His promise.
4
Ishmael did not fulfill his covenant responsibilities as Abraham’s son.
3
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Some of the benefits God granted Abraham and grants us for being faithful under trial include:..
1
Strengthened faith and all desires of the heart realized.
2
Receiving immediately all the benefits of his promise.
3
The sacrifice returned and knowing God better.
4
Gaining God’s approval of everything we do.
3
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The Arab nations are evidence of...
1
the fulfillment of God’s promises to both Abraham and Ishmael.
2
stubborn disobedience to God’s law by a whole ethnic group.
3
God’s mercy upon the descendants of Isaac.
4
Satan’s ability to thwart God’s purposes.
1
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In response to Isaac’s question, “Where is the lamb for the burnt offering?”, Abraham’s response was...
1
“To obey is better than sacrifice.”
2
“All things work together for good.”
3
“God himself will provide the lamb.”
4
“God’s ways are higher than our ways.”
3
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According to our study, Genesis 25 records the close of Abraham’s life and lists his sons by his secondary wives, Keturah and Hagar, to show us...
1
that secondary wives and their sons could survive even after being turned out of their master’s house.
2
how the customs of that time regarding social practices touched all levels of society.
3
that all Abraham’s seed was regarded as vital to the covenant God made with Abraham.
4
how God kept His promise to make Abraham the father of many nations.
4
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The effect of Abraham’s life and witness on Abimelech is seen in Abimelech’s...
1
desire to receive a portion of Abraham’s wealth.
2
recognition that God blessed Abraham in everything he did.
3
recognition of Abraham’s wisdom demonstrated in his wealth.
4
desire to sign a non-aggression treaty with Abraham because he feared the patriarch.
2
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The purchase of the field of Machpelah had symbolic significance as...
1
proof that Abraham’s desire to bury his dead in this land of promise instead of his ancestral burial ground in Ur had died forever.
2
the primary indication that Abraham had subdued Canaanite resistance to his claim on the land.
3
a token or earnest of the acceptance Abraham had gained with the Hittites.
4
a witness to Abraham’s faith that his descendants would possess the land.
4
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Isaac’s meekness and peace-loving qualities resulted in...
1
his receiving God’s renewed commitment to bless him and a peace treaty with his former enemies, the Philistines.
2
peace treaties with all of the nations Isaac came in contact with, demonstrating the blessing of God.
3
continued harassment by the Philistines but assurance from God that Isaac was saved.
4
the Philistines inviting Isaac to return to live near them.
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Isaac prayed for God to heal Rebekah of barrenness while Rebekah prayed to...
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understand God’s purpose for bringing her into Isaac’s family.
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understand the reason for the struggle in her womb.
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understand why she had been barren for so long.
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bring peace between the two boys in her womb.
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A modern application of the lesson we should learn from Esau’s sale of his birthright is the...
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moral failure of indulging in expensive food.
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use of credit to buy things we cannot afford.
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folly of asking God for the things we want.
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consequences of eating unhealthy food.
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The revelation given to Rebekah emphasized the idea that...
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God’s sovereignty overrules the customs of humans.
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God’s choices are arbitrary and subject to change.
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God’s wisdom is far above human wisdom.
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God does not show favoritism.
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According to the IST, the carnal nature characteristic of Esau seemed to be reflected in his father Isaac because Isaac...
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married Hittite women.
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craved things that displeased the Lord.
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ignored the Word of God by favoring Esau and craved Esau’s food.
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ignored Rebekah’s wishes to favor Jacob over Esau.
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A basic lesson Isaac faced when he copied his father’s fearful actions regarding his wife was that...
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he could not learn much from the experience of his father.
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since fear leads to protective action, his actions were not selfish.
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since “sister” referred to any female relative, he was not actually lying.
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when faith gives way to fear, believers are likely to do something wrong.
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The blessing Jacob received included:
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(1) material prosperity, (2) victory in battle, and (3) nationhood.
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(1) servanthood of his brother, (2) a blessing to the nations, and (3) a great name.
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(1) life by the sword, (2) fatherhood of many nations, and (3) the blessing of Abraham.
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(1) possession of the land, (2) dominion over nations, and (3) God’s protection through His blessing or curse.
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The two similar trials that both Abraham and Isaac faced were...
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a time of famine and a king desiring their wives.
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conflict among the servants and conflict with their sons.
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unbelieving wives and the command of God to sacrifice their sons.
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conflict with the Philistines and a difficult relationship with the Egyptians.
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99
Based on our study in this lesson we can say most accurately that Isaac’s preference for Esau and Rebekah’s preference for Jacob...
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caused Esau’s spiritual decline.
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contributed to Jacob’s success in life.
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led to favoritism that divided the family.
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led to a healthy competition between the brothers.
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Hebrews 12:17 states that Esau “could not change what he had done” (NIV) or “found no place of repentance” (KJV). This means that he could not...
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persuade his father to change his mind about the blessing given to Jacob.
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live in the land given to his grandfather, Abraham.
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repent and be saved, even though he wanted to.
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locate the altar where his father first met God.
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101
Rachel’s sons were...
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Gad and Asher.
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Dan and Naphtali.
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Joseph and Judah.
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Joseph and Benjamin.
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102
Jacob’s deceitfulness in dealing with others came back upon him when...
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Isaac sent him to Laban to find a wife.
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he offered to work seven years for Rachel.
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Laban gave Leah to him in marriage.
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Laban tried to keep Jacob and his family from leaving Haran.
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The principles of divine guidance that we see in Jacob’s return to Canaan are...
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(1) divine discernment, (2) wise council, and (3) dependency on the Holy Spirit.
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(1) inward desire, (2) favorable circumstances, and (3) the divine Word.
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(1) revelation from God, (2) clear advantages, and (3) godly intuition.
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(1) Scripture, (2) godly advisers, and (3) research.
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Despite troubles at home, some of the blessings given to Jacob as he traveled toHaran were...
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his parents’ approval of wives and the covenantal blessings of God’s special relationship.
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anticipation of the wives and material wealth in store for him with Laban.
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special revelations of God and uneventful experiences during his travels.
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improved relationship with his brother and safe passage to Haran.
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The practical result of this revelation of God was to...
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build Jacob’s faith in God and for Jacob to see himself as a partner in the fulfillment of the divine purpose.
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dispel fear from Jacob’s life and for him to realize his fullest potential as a godly leader.
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give Jacob a degree of boldness he had never had before.
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create an exaggerated fear of God in Jacob.
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Leah’s sons were Reuben,...
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Gad, Dan, and Judah.
2
Simeon, Levi, and Judah.
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Asher, Levi, and Zebulun.
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Issachar, Simeon, and Levi.
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Laban’s pursuit of Jacob demonstrated that...
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Jacob’s fears of Laban were justified and that the two were distrustful of each other.
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Laban just wanted to kiss his daughters and grandchildren goodbye.
3
Laban hated his daughters and believed they had stolen his gods.
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Laban loved his daughters more than his household gods.
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108
Jacob expressed his gratitude to God at Bethel on his way to Paddan Aram by...
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raising an altar of stones and sacrificing a lamb.
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promising to honor the Lord with sacrifices when he returned to Canaan.
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raising a great pile of stones, anointing it with oil, and calling it, “the house of the Lord.”
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setting up a stone memorial, anointing it with oil, and offering God a tithe of his increase.
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The symbolic importance of Jacob’s dream of the ladder to heaven, which he saw at Bethel, is that Jacob...
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needed personal, moral, and spiritual renewal.
2
had excessive fear of the past, the present, and the future.
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had access to the Lord of the Abrahamic covenant and His promised presence.
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had God’s unconditional favor and could never lose covenantal blessings.
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Jacob experiences the blessing of God and character transformation by...
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trusting in his own shepherding abilities.
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thanking God for Laban’s generosity toward his wives and children.
3
trusting God to bless him and not matching Laban’s deceitfulness with his own.
4
obeying the revelation of God in a new scientific breeding technique that
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111
The reason Esau’s attitude and actions had changed when he met Jacob near the Jabbok River was that...
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God used the change in Jacob—his humility, helplessness, and generosity—to change Esau’s hatred into compassion and love.
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he realized that he had failed to appreciate his birthright and blessing and had lost them because of his own blindness.
3
his own father had talked with him about the futility of trying to solve family differences by conflict.
4
God had warned him in a dream not to harm Jacob, so he made a peace pact with him.
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The hatred of Joseph’s brothers was based mostly on Joseph’s...
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pride and ambition and the beautiful robe given by his father.
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tattling and envy of Bilhah and Zilpah and Jacob’s favoritism.
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overbearing nature, lack of tact in sharing his dreams, and ability to get outof work.
4
high moral ideals and dreams of his future greatness and his father’s favoritism.
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Jacob’s desperate situation at Peniel caused him to abandon his prior way of getting out of difficult situations, which was...
1
seeking help from others.
2
crying out to God to help him in time of need.
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trusting in his own self-sufficiency and cleverness.
4
trusting in the promises of God he learned from his father.
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114
Rachel died as a result of...
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old age.
2
giving birth to Joseph.
3
giving birth to Ben-Oni.
4
the difficult journey from Bethel to Mamre
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115
The IST attributes Simeon and Levi’s deadly anger against the town of Shechem to...
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righteous indignation at what was done to Dinah.
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greed for the plunder and revenge for their sister.
3
their disgust for the pagan practices of Canaanite culture.
4
the rivalry and antagonism characteristic of polygamous families.
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116
The steps that Jacob took in leading his family in repentance after the Shechem incident included ordering...
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Simeon and Levi to repent, confess their sins, and travel alone to Bethel.
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the family to rid themselves of idols, washing, and retuning to Bethel.
3
his sons to repent and make amends to the Shechemites and traveling to Bethel.
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the family to return to Bethel to offer sacrifices, washing, and burying their jewelry.
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117
Which of these is NOT one of the uses of the name Israel in the Bible?
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The church
2
The ten northern tribes
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The two southern tribes
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The twelve tribes from the sons of Jacob
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118
One of the purposes of including the shameful story of Judah and Tamar was to demonstrate...
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Judah’s lack of moral direction.
2
Jacob’s failure to pass on faith in the true God to his sons.
3
through Tamar’s actions how wicked the Canaanite culture had become.
4
the danger the Israelites faced in being assimilated into Canaanite culture.
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119
Jacob’s name was changed to Israel at...
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Peniel.
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Bethel.
3
Shechem.
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both Peniel and Bethel.
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120
To help Jacob change his character as he returned to Canaan, God used Jacob’s...
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trust in his own God-given resources to get out of difficult situations.
2
struggle with the angel and the threat of death by his brother’s hand.
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worry about how God would provide for him in the new land.
4
attempt to buy off Esau’s anger with gifts.
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121
God’s plan for Joseph when he was sold to Potiphar seemed to be to...
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give Joseph a confidence in his own abilities.
2
be subject to moral testing by Potiphar’s wife.
3
comfort him in the loss of his freedom.
4
develop administrative abilities.
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122
Joseph was able to overcome feelings of loneliness and hopelessness of ever seeing his family again because he...
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maintained high moral standards.
2
gave himself to the study of Scripture.
3
sensed the presence of the Lord with him.
4
purposely diverted his attention to being a responsible slave.
3
123
The first step in the pattern of victory Joseph seemed to use to overcome temptation was to...
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refuse to sin against God, hold marriage sacred, and honor his master.
2
trust in God’s help when facing temptation.
3
avoid the place of temptation.
4
run away from temptation.
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124
Which verse best describes Joseph’s method of avoiding temptation?
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“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” (Matthew 26:41)
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“Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.” (Luke 11:4)
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“Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.” (1 Corinthians 6:18)
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“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13).
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125
God’s hand on Joseph was evident even in his going to prison because...
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God showed him that his future was bright.
2
God gave him favor with the prison warden.
3
the prison warden believed Joseph was innocent.
4
the prisoners recognized there was something different about Joseph.
2
126
Which of these traits of Joseph led ultimately to his release from prison?
1
Pride in his cultural background and his belief in the true God.
2
His ability to make friends and influence others to help him.
3
His appealing personality and ability to interpret dreams.
4
His unashamed witness and concern for others.
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127
Some biblical critics allege that Joseph’s story is a legend because...
1
they question whether an unknown prisoner could become the second highest ruler in Egypt.
2
there is no reasonable historical evidence to support the narrative.
3
archaeological evidence fails to support the facts of the story.
4
this story is a familiar one in primitive societies.
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128
The Hyksos in Egypt help explain Joseph’s sudden rise to power because they ...
1
are known to have suppressed Egyptian rule in favor of non-Egyptian rule.
2
would not discriminate against a talented man who was not an Egyptian.
3
believed Egyptians were an inferior race.
4
regarded shepherds as abhorrent.
2
129
The part of Pharaoh’s dream that indicated there would be seven years of famine was the seven
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fat cows.
2
thin cows.
3
ears of healthy grain.
4
loaves of mold bread.
2
130
All of the following but one are true of the conservation program Joseph initiated. Which one is NOT true?
1
Joseph’s program emphasized close supervision and record-keeping.
2
Joseph was careful to eliminate waste by stressing careful storage of food.
3
Joseph exercised strong but kind authority in order to make the policy work effectively.
4
According to Scripture, Joseph’s program was good for Pharaoh, but it was unpopular with the people.
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131
The words of hope and faith Joseph uttered before he died were...
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“God will come to your aid” and “take my body along when you return.”
2
“Bury me with my fathers now so I will be part of the promise.”
3
“God will make of Israel a great nation.”
4
“I know that my Redeemer liveth.”
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132
Joseph was like Jesus in several ways. Each was...
1
apprenticed to his father’s trade.
2
shown dreams of the future that brought him to public prominence.
3
driven from his native country before he became an effective leader.
4
rejected by brothers, severely tempted, sold for silver, and faithful in his work.
4
133
Which of these is NOT one of the principles of forgiveness Joseph demonstrated after Jacob died?
1
Joseph acknowledged that God is the judge.
2
Joseph reassured his brothers that he forgave them.
3
Joseph acknowledged that what his brothers did to him was wrong.
4
Joseph acknowledged that God ultimately approved of what they did by causing good to come of it.
4
134
The blessing of the oldest, including the right to rule the other tribes, came to Judah because...
1
his name means “praise.”
2
he was not guilty of sin.
3
he offered himself as slave in the place of Benjamin.
4
his older brothers disqualified themselves due to their sins.
4
135
The advantages of Goshen as a good place for Israel to grow to nationhood included...
1
close proximity to the Nile river, protection of the Hyksos Pharaohs, and benefits of Egyptian culture.
2
good pastureland, protection by Egypt, and separation from Canaanite influence.
3
easy access to Canaanite culture, yet they could enjoy the benefits of Egyptian culture.
4
good farming land and easy access to all the best products of Egypt.
2
136
Comparing Joseph’s treatment of his brothers with God’s dealings with people, we learn that...
1
some people must suffer before they will acknowledge their sin and repent.
2
God always repays according to our actions.
3
God forgives some only after they suffer.
4
suffering indicates true sorrow for sin.
1
137
Jacob demonstrated his faith in God’s ability to keep His promise to Abraham by...
1
commanding his family to bring up his bones when they left Egypt for good.
2
commanding his family to bury him in Canaan.
3
asking Joseph to forgive his brothers.
4
asking Joseph to embalm his body.
2
138
In the two visits to Egypt by Joseph’s brothers, what is the correct order of events?
1
All jailed as spies, cup in the sack, all jailed as thieves, Joseph’s revelation,Benjamin kept as hostage
2
Reuben’s plea, accused of being spies, silver cup in Benjamin’s sack, Simeonkept as hostage, dinner with Joseph, silver coins in their sacks, Joseph’s selfrevelation, returning home
3
Accused of being spies, all sent to jail, Simeon kept as hostage, Reuben’s plea,money in sacks, dinner with Joseph, silver cup in Benjamin’s sack, Joseph’s self-revelation
4
Silver coins in their sacks, accused of being spies, all went to jail, Reuben’s plea, Simeon kept as hostage, Joseph’s self-revelation, silver cup in Benjamin’s sack,dinner with Joseph
3
139
The two types of guidance Jacob received for going to Egypt were...
1
Joseph’s invitation and divine confirmation.
2
political pressure and the famine in the land.
3
the urgings of his son and fear for the covenant family.
4
the invitation of Pharaoh and the prospect of an easier life.
1
140
The result of Jacob’s adoption of Joseph’s sons was that...
1
Manasseh and Ephraim would rule the other tribes.
2
the promised Messiah would come from Joseph’s line.
3
Joseph received a double portion as his sons became full-fledged tribes in Israel.
4
Ephraim would take Reuben’s place as firstborn and inherit the double portion.
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