Bible Quizzes - Exam 3
According to Amos 4:1-5, what did Amos say about the Israelites' sacrifices? a. That is what they "love to do" b. They were "blemished" c.They were "unclean" d. They brought them because they were thankful for God's abundant blessings
A
According to Amos, which of the following is NOT what the Israelites were doing? a. Go to Bethel and Gilgal, their national sanctuaries, but do not bring their tithes b. Long for the Day of the Lord c. Oppress the righteous and take bribes and deprive the poor of justice in the courts d. The cows of Bashan, in particular, say to their husbands, "Bring us some drinks!"
A
According to Canvas discussion, the phrase that appears repeatedly in Ezekiel 6 is reminiscent of ___ a.Exodus b.Psalms c.Revelation d.Genesis
A
According to Fee and Stuart, which of the following is INCORRECT? A.Proverbs are written by Solomon and edited entirely during his reign B Proverbs consists of mostly couplets (two-liners) that offer guidance to the young C The macrostructure of Proverbs indicates that the preamble prepares the reader for reading the book as a whole D Proverbs were probably intended to be memorized by the young
A
According to Proverbs, which of the following is INCORRECT? A Proverbs in its entirety are the proverbs of Solomon B Proverbs includes a collection of proverbs copied by the men of king Hezekiah C Proverbs includes the proverbs of Lemuel D Proverbs includes the proverbs of Agur
A
According to the Book of Proverbs, what is it for? A. "Attaining wisdom and discipline" B. "Success in life" C."Acquiring a disciplined and prudent life" D."Doing what is right and just"
A
Ezekiel 2-3 describes Ezekiel's call as a prophet, and he is compared to a ____ a. Watchman b.Priest c.Son of Man d. Messiah
A
God's first disputation with his people in Malachi 1:2-5 reads ____ A. "I have loved you"; but you ask "How have you loved us?" B. You say, "God abandoned us," but I tell you the truth, I've never abandoned you C. My servants declare, "Yahweh provides everything," but you say, "Baal provides" D. My servants declare, "Do away with idolatry," but you say "What idolatry?"
A
In Amos 2:6-8 what did Amos say about Israel's sins? a.They sell the righteous for silver, and the needy for a pair of sandals b.They do not have knowledge of God c.They bring blemished sacrifices d.They were not aware of their sins
A
In Ezekiel 6 Ezekiel spoke about God's judgement. In this chapter which of the following phrases appears repeatedly? a.Then they will know I am the Lord b. For three sins or for four I will utterly punish Israel c. I sought justice but found injustice, and righteousness but wickedness d. In those days there was no king in Israel who does what is right in God's eyes
A
What does Haggai prophesy about Zerubbabel? A.God declared, "I will make you like my signet ring, for I have chosen you" B. God declared, "I will restore your fortune, for you have been faithful" C. God declared, "For three sins and even for four, I will destroy your household" D. God declared, "I will send you away, for you have forsaken me"
A
What does Zephaniah say about Assyria in 2:13-15? A."I am and there is none besides me" B. "We are the greatest people on earth, and our supreme god Ashur is mighty" C."The Lord dwells in Zion, and the Lord is mightier than Ashur!" D."Repent! The Lord is merciful and forgiving."
A
What happens in Ezekiel 10 and 11? a.The Glory of God leaves Jerusalem b.God's wrath against Israel in the form of pestilence is revealed in Jerusalem c.Babylonians invaded Jerusalem laying a siege against Jerusalem d. Pharaoh with his army comes to help Judah to fight against Babylon
A
What is Habakkuk's complaint in 1:2-4? A. "Justice is perverted" B."Righteousness is ambiguous" C.Life is not fair D. "God does not care for Israel anymore"
A
Which of the following does NOT occur in Jonah? A. Jonah said he was angry enough to die when a great fish swallowed him B.Assyrians and their animals fasted and repented after Jonah's prophecy C.The seamen tried to save Jonah even after they found out he was the reason for the storm D.Jonah prophesied, "Forty more days and Nineveh will be overturned"
A
According to Fee and Stuart, it would be helpful to read ___ to understand Haggai properly. A. Psalms 1-5 B. Ezra 1-6 C.Genesis D.Malachi 1-3
B
According to Fee and Stuart, the date of Haggai's prophetic ministry was ___ A. 100 BC B. 520 BC C. 587 BC D. 538 BC
B
According to Fee and Stuart, what is the content of Zechariah? A. "The Lord dwells in his temple. Let the whole earth be silent" B."I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there my house will be rebuilt" C."I am holy," declares the Lord Almighty, "and be holy" D. "God is a God of second chances"
B
According to Fee and Stuart, which of the following is INCORRECT? A. Nahum prophesied while Assyria was at the height of her powers B. Nahum reflects a narrow-minded nationalistic attitude C.Nahum stands in contrast with Jonah and is primarily directed against a foreign nation D. Assyria was well known among the ancients as the most cruel of conquerors
B
According to Fee and Stuart, which of the following is INCORRECT? a. The singular reason for Israel, i.e., Judah's destruction was idolatry b. Strangely, the book of Ezekiel does not include oracles against foreign nations at all c.Ezekiel's words and ideas appear in the NT, especially Paul's letters and Revelation d. Ezekiel was called to be a prophet in his 30th year and the 5th year of exile
B
According to Fee and Stuart, which of the following is INCORRECT? a.Amos's time was characterized by prosperity in Northern Israel b.Amos's prophecy is characterized by its emphasis on God's faithfulness c. Jeroboam II was king of Northern Israel when Amos prophesied d. Amos is the earliest of the four 8th century BC Canonical prophets
B
According to Hosea 2:1-13, the Israelites misunderstood by thinking ___ a.Syncretism is alright with God b. Baal is the one who gives them daily sustenance, such as, wine, oil, etc. c. God does not care about them d. God is not almighty
B
God declaed, "My people commited two sins." ______ a.They blasphemed the Lord and used his name in vain." b. They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns c. They worshipped Baal and they worshiped Ashur d. They sold the righteous for a pair of sandals and trample the Lord's temple vainly.
B
How have people, according to Malachi, "wearied the Lord with their words"? A.By saying, "Baal is the Lord" B. By saying, "Where is the God of Justice?" C. By saying, "Who should we worship?" D. By saying, "Why does God punish us?"
B
Nahum prophesied concerning _____ A. Israel B. Nineveh C. Babylon D. Syria
B
The first nine chapters of Proverbs do NOT ____ A.Include warnings against adultery, folly and wickedness B Include warnings against heretics and idolatry C Come as a series of ten lessons from a father to a son(s) D For the most part, come as admonition
B
What does Amos begin with? a.God's faithfulness and love for Israel b. Oracles against foreign nations c.Oracles against Judah d. Oracles against Israel
B
Which of the following explains well Ezekiel's vision in Ezekiel 1 a. It describes of those what looked like four living creatures with deadly diseases. b. It describes those what looked like four living creatures with wheel, I.e mobility c. It describes God's destruction of Babylon d. It describes God's punishment of Israel
B
Which of the following statements about Proverbs 1:8-9:18 is correct? A. In these chapters king's young officials are addressed B In these chapters a father instructs his son by addressing him, "my son" C These chapters show a comparison between divine wisdom and secular wisdom D In these chapters Lady Wisdom instructs young people by addressing him, "my son"
B
According to Fee and Stuart, the content of Haggai is ____ A. Trust in the Lord, not in chariots or foreign powers B. Repent! Do away with idolatry. C. It is time to rebuild the Jerusalem Temple D.Salvation comes from God
C
According to Fee and Stuart, what is the emphasis of Zechariah? A. Be holy just as I am holy B. The righteous will live by his faithfulness C. God is with the remnant community of people who have returned from exile D. Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream
C
According to Fee and Stuart, which of the following is INCORRECT? A.Some things in Hebrew poetry translate into English well and some don't BThe function of Proverbs is to offer practical instruction for the young C The content of the Proverbs is uniquely Israelite DThe form of Proverbs is that of poetry
C
According to Fee and Stuart, which of the following is INCORRECT? A.The Book of Jonah is unique in that it is a narrative depicting God's love for Gentiles B. Jonah was so angry because God's mercy seems to show unfairness C.The Book of Jonah portrays the Gentile characters in a very negative light D.The Book of Jonah functions similarly like the parables of Jesus E.The Book of Jonah is primarily a story about God, and a story of Jonah secondarily only
C
How did people, according to Malachi, "rob" God? A.In idolatry B.In their unethical life styles C. In tithes and offerings D. In adultery
C
The main theme of Hosea 1-3 is ____ a. God's punishment for unbelieving nations b.Israel's trust in foreign powers rather than God c. God's steadfast love for unfaithful Israel d. God's punishment for unfaithful Judah
C
What is God's response to Habakkuk's first complaint in 1:5-11? A. "The steadfast love of God endures forever" B. "I am Yahweh, the God of universe" C."I am raising up the Babylonians/Chaldeans that ruthless and impetuous people" D. "I will restore the fortunes of Israel and make a new covenant with my people"
C
What is the topic of Proverbs 31:10-31, the last chapter of the book? A Wisdom of God B Knowledge of God C The wife of noble character D The battle between good and evil
C
Which of the following explains the Book of Hosea INCORRECTLY? a. Knowledge of God or lack of it is repeatedly mentioned in the book b. Israel (i.e., Ephraim) sold herself to lovers, that is, making political alliances c. Hosea criticized that the Israelites were divided into factions, Northern Israel d.The Israelites deserted the Lord to give themselves to prostitution
C
Which of the following is NOT described in Ezekiel 8? a. 70 elders of Israel burned incense to idols, and they say God has forsaken the land b. 25 men were bowing down to the sun in the inner court of the Temple. c. 120 Gentiles marched into the inner court of the Temple to massacre Jews d.Ezekiel saw the idol of jealously e. Women mourned for Tammuz at the north entrance to the Temple.
C
According to Fee and Stuart, which of the following explains Zechariah INCORRECTLY? A.It speaks of Israel's king who will come to Jerusalem in triumph, but he will be slain for sins of the people B.He had visions aimed at the postexilic community to rebuild the temple C. It has two distinct parts, chapters 1-8 and 9-14 D.With many messianic prophecies, this book is an easy read for Christians
D
According to Fee and Stuart, which of the following is INCORRECT? A. The first 2 chapters of Habakkuk is a dialogue between God and Habakkuk B. In many ways reading Habakkuk is like reading lament psalms in the Book of Psalms C. Habakkuk may be the easiest prophetic book to read due to its clear structure D. Habakkuk begins his book with a complaint against God and ends with it E.The most unusual feature of Habakkuk is the absence of an oracle directed to Israel
D
According to Fee and Stuart, which of the following is INCORRECT? a.Ezekiel prophesied that the Lord would break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon b.Ezekiel was taken to Babylon among the first wave of captives from Judah in 598 BC c.Ezekiel presented his message to the exiles in Babylon d. Ezekiel was an older contemporary of Jeremiah
D
According to Fee and Stuart, which of the following is INCORRECT? a.Hosea is the first of the Twelve Minor Prophets and the longest of them b.Hosea's time was politically chaotic in that even kings were assassinated c.Hosea's deals with last few decades of Northern Israel d. Hosea's prophecy was preserved in Northern Israel
D
According to Proverbs 1:7, what is the first and controlling principle of wisdom? A "Obedience to God's will is the beginning of wisdom" B "The knowledge of God is the beginning of wisdom" C Faith in Christ as the Savior of the world D "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge"
D
God called Jeremiah specifically to _____ a. Encourage God's people to trust in God and fight against Babylon. b. Prophesy against Assyria c. All of them d. Uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant nations
D
How is Proverbs 10 (and chapters 11-29) different from the first nine chapters? A.First nine chapters are divine wisdom, and Proverbs 10 is human wisdom BThis section comes from Northern Israel whereas the rest of the book comes from Judah C This section includes primarily wisdom from foreign countries DThis section consists of pithy sayings only, that is, two-liners
D
In Amos 5:21-24 he says about the Israelites' worship service that they should _____ a. Keep on doing whatever they were doing b. Multiply their sacrifices c.Stop bringing sacrifices d.Let justice roll on like a river and righteousness like a never-failing stream
D
In Jeremiah 12 Jeremiah complained to God saying, "Why does the way of the wicked prosper?" God responded saying ____. a. I'll not forsake her and be faithful to my covenant. b. Don't worry. I will punish them c. I am Yahweh who is faithful and just. The wicked prosper only briefly. d. I'll forsake my house, abandon my inheritance; I'll give her into the hands of her enemies.
D
Jeremiah 5 describes God challenging the inhabitants of Jerusalem to ____. Then God would forgive the city. a. Bring righteous sacrifices to God and worship the Lord in spirit and with contrite heart. b. Repent and be baptized c.Trust in God d. Find on person who deals with honesty and seeks the truth
D
The Word of the Lord came to Jeremiah saying. "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart: I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." In response Jeremiah said, ____ a. O Lord, I am slow of speech. Send someone else. b. Here I am Lord. Send me. c. Thank you, Lord! I will do my best d. Ah Sovereign Lord, I do not know how to speak; I am only a child.
D
What does Nahum end his prophecy with, and why does "everyone" react that way? A. Everyone who hears the news of Assyria's fall feels sad because of its terrible loss B. Everyone repented because God is merciful and forgiving C.Everyone rejoices with the Lord because He would restore the fortunes of Israel D. Everyone who hears the news about Assyria claps his hands at Assyria's fall
D
Which of the following describes what Ezekiel did in Ezekiel 3? a. He flew on the flying carpet that transported him to Babylon b. He prophesied to Israelites to repent c. All of the answer choices are correct d. He ate the scroll God gave him, and it tasted as sweet as honey in his mouth
D
Which of the following is NOT emphasized by Fee and Stuart? A.When reading proverbs, "counterproverbs" must not be ignored BMost of the first 9 chapters of Proverbs is the prologue, and the collection of proverbs begins in 10:1 C Contrasts between wisdom and folly, which is also a contrast between righteousness and wickedness D Proverbs are divine wisdom that is absolute truth in any circumstances
D
Which of the following is NOT one of the symbolic acts Ezekiel performed in Ezekiel 4-5? a. Cook break making small rations and using cow dung for fuel b. Divide his hair into 3 parts to burn 1/3, chop 1/3 to bits, and toss 1/3 into the wind c. Lie on his side for 390 days to bear iniquities of Israel and 40 days for Judah's d.Write on a clay tablet "Jerusalem" and they lay siege to it e. Destroy idols in the Jerusalem Temple, grind them, and spread them on the River Jordan.
E
