The Old Testament Flashcards
What is the primary focus of the Book of Genesis?
The creation of the world and the early history of humanity.
True or False: The Book of Exodus describes the Israelites’ escape from Egypt.
True
Fill in the blank: The Book of Leviticus primarily contains laws and __________ for the Israelites.
priestly regulations
What is the main theme of the Book of Numbers?
The Israelites’ journey through the wilderness and their census.
Short answer: Who delivered the speeches recorded in the Book of Deuteronomy?
Moses
What is the primary purpose of the Book of Joshua?
To detail the conquest and settlement of Canaan by the Israelites.
True or False: The Book of Judges describes a cycle of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance among the Israelites.
True
What does the Book of Ruth primarily focus on?
The loyalty of Ruth, a Moabite woman, and her relationship with Naomi and Boaz.
Fill in the blank: The Book of 1 Samuel covers the rise of __________ as the first king of Israel.
Saul
What is the main theme of the Book of 2 Samuel?
The reign of King David.
True or False: The Book of 1 Kings details the division of the kingdom of Israel into Israel and Judah.
True
What is the focus of the Book of 2 Kings?
The history of both the kingdoms of Israel and Judah until their fall.
Short answer: What significant event does the Book of Chronicles recount?
The history of Israel from Adam to the Babylonian exile.
What is the primary focus of the Book of Ezra?
The return of the exiles to Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the temple.
Fill in the blank: The Book of Nehemiah is primarily about the rebuilding of the __________.
walls of Jerusalem
True or False: The Book of Esther tells the story of a Jewish queen who saves her people from destruction.
True
What is the main theme of the Book of Job?
The problem of suffering and the nature of faith.
Short answer: What literary form is predominantly used in the Book of Psalms?
Poetry
What is the primary focus of the Book of Proverbs?
Wisdom literature and practical advice for living.
True or False: The Book of Ecclesiastes expresses the futility of human endeavors.
True
What is the main theme of the Book of Song of Solomon?
A celebration of love and romantic desire.
Fill in the blank: The Book of Isaiah contains __________ prophecies about the coming Messiah.
messianic
What is the primary focus of the Book of Jeremiah?
The prophet Jeremiah’s warnings to the people of Judah before the Babylonian exile.
True or False: The Book of Lamentations mourns the destruction of Jerusalem.
True
What is the main theme of the Book of Ezekiel?
Prophecies during the Babylonian exile, including visions and symbolism.
Short answer: What is the focus of the Book of Daniel?
The experiences of Daniel in Babylon and his prophetic visions.
Fill in the blank: The Book of Hosea uses __________ as a metaphor for God’s relationship with Israel.
marriage
