Old Testament Final
Traits of a prophet
confronts sin, brings justice and hope
Ezekiel's Visions
chariot , cherebim sitting in throne with the Ark of the covenant at the footstool; Two sticks binding is Judah and Israel becoming one; Restored temple, water is life, Israel will be restored and become a light to the nations
Chapter 11 in the Book of Hosea shows God's regret that he must punish the Northern Kingdom. But He promises that one day they shall return as a bird from Egypt and as which animal from Assyria? A) As a fish B) As a lion C) As a dove D) As a lamb
C) As a dove
What tribe was Esther from? A) Judah B) Asher C) Benjamin D) Levi
C) Benjamin
Although the psalms were written by different authors, one man wrote almost half. Which historical figure was this? A) Moses B) Samson C) David D) Ezra
C) David
Types of parallelism
Synonymous Antithesis Climatic
The king of Persia decreed that his treasurers should give how much wine to Ezra if he asked for it? A) 100 baths of wine B) 100 gallons of wine C) 100 bottles of wine D) 100 glasses of wine
A) 100 baths of wine
Amos said that he had been sent to warn the people of God's coming judgement. He said that his words were like the blast of a trumpet or the roar of which creature? A) A lion B) A dragon C) A tiger D) A griffin
A) A lion
Of whom was Ezra a descendant? A) Aaron B) Daniel C) David D) Moses
A) Aaron
The job of rebuilding the walls was finished after how long? A) After 52 days of labour B) After 52 weeks of labour C) After 52 months of labour D) After 52 years of labour
A) After 52 days of labour
Three sections of Isaiah
1: 1-39, core, written by Isaiah, pre-exile 2: 40-55, anonymous prophet, during exile 3: 50-66, anonymous, could be multiple prophets, after exile
What proverb would be used against Jerusalem? A) As is the mother, so is her daughter B) The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge C) You shall reap what you sow D) All of the above
A) As is the mother, so is her daughter
How was Mordecai related to Esther? A) Cousin B) Uncle C) Brother D) Father
A) Cousin
To keep our souls from trouble what do the proverbs say that we should not do? A) We should not speak B) We should not eat C) We should not sleep D) We should not drink
A) We should not speak
Satan was given permission to test Job further and he afflicted Job with what condition? A) With boils B) With blindness C) With leprosy D) With deafness
A) With boils
Coal on Isaiah's lips
purification to receive God's message
How many provinces did King Ahasuerus rule over? A) 127 B) 433 C) 12 D) 7
A) 127
What does Anaxerxes let Nehemiah do?
Go back and build walls
Hosea
Marries prostitute
Whose prophecy did Cyrus king of Persia fulfill in issuing a proclamation to rebuild the temple? A) Haggai B) Isaiah C) Jeremiah D) Zechariah
C) Jeremiah
Hebrew Poem
Chiasm- point of poem is in the middle
First main Daniel story
What will you eat? Daniel eats vegetables and no fatty foods
Upon hearing of his enemies plans Nehemiah spoke to his people and told them to remember what? A) To remember God B) To remember their law C) To remember Moses D) To remember their duties
A) To remember God
Former prophets
1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings
How many parts of Psalms?
5
A fourth friend, Elihu, makes an appearance later in the Book of Job. He had not spoken until after all the others had finished, but instead had only listened. Why was this? A) Elihu was younger than all of the others B) Elihu was a servant of Job C) Elihu was struck dumb D) Elihu was a slave of Job
A) Elihu was younger than all the others
The Book of Jeremiah begins when God speaks to him and tells him that he has been chosen to be God's spokesman. How old was Jeremiah when God chose him as His prophet? A) God chose Jeremiah to be His prophet before he was born B) God chose Jeremiah to be His prophet when he was 13 C) God chose Jeremiah to be His prophet when he was 21 D) God chose Jeremiah to be His prophet when he was 33
A) God chose Jeremiah to be His prophet before he was born
Hosea was told by God to name his son Jezreel. What does 'Jezreel' mean in Hebrew? A) God Sows B) God Loves C) God Judges D) God Forgives
A) God sows
Hosea became sad because he had lost which member of his family? A) Gomer B) Lo-ammi C) Jezreel D) Lo-ruhamah
A) Gomer
After the Babylonians had captured the king of Judah, God showed Jeremiah a vision which likened the Jews to what? A) Good and bad figs B) Fine and sour wine C) Wheat and chaff D) Gold and pebbles
A) Good and bad figs
What is it that Solomon says will increase when knowledge also increases? A) Grief and sorrow B) Joy and gladness C) Health and lifespan D) Wealth and prosperity
A) Grief and sorrow
Who did Esther invite to her banquet? A) Haman and the King B) Mordecai and her other cousins C) The eunuchs D) The King's council
A) Haman and the King
Nehemiah became angry at which people because they were exploiting the poor among the Jews? A) He became angry at the nobles and rulers B) He became angry at the Egyptians C) He became angry at the priesthood D) He became angry at the Babylonians
A) He became angry at the nobles and rulers
When the jealous administrators pointed out to the king that Daniel was in violation of the decree, the king was forced to take action. What was done to Daniel as a result of the decree? A) He was thrown into a den of lions. B) He was thrown into the sea. C) He was thrown into a fiery furnace. D) He was crucified.
A) He was thrown into a den of lions
And you shall speak my words unto them, whether they will ________, or whether they will forbear: for they are most rebellious. (2:7) A) Hear B) Obey C) Pay attention D) Respond
A) Hear
Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would be born to a virgin mother and that she would call him what name? A) Immanuel B) David C) Jesus D) John
A) Immanuel
Soloman says that those of us who refuse this despise our souls, but those of us who accept it will gain understanding. What is the thing of which he speaks? A) Instruction or criticism B) Money or gold C) Education or learning D) The love of God
A) Instruction or criticism
On his return from exile, Zerubbabel began work to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. The Persian king, Artaxerxes, stopped the work at the request of men who had colonised Judah in the absence of the Israelites. In what form was his command given? A) It was written in a letter B) It was given in a vision C) It was inscribed in stone D) It was spoken by a messenger
A) It was written in a letter
Daniel gained favor with King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon when he was the only one able to interpret the king's dream of a large statue with feet partly of iron and partly of clay. Why were the king's wise men unable to interpret the dream? A) Nebuchadnezzar kept the dream secret from them. B) God prevented them from understanding the dream. C) They disagreed among themselves about the interpretation. D) They were really just thieves pretending to be wise men.
A) Nebuchadnezzar kept the dream secret from them
Ezekiel was shown another vision by God in which God's spirit abandoned the temple in Jerusalem and stood where? A) On a mountain east of the city B) With the exiles in Babylon C) In heaven D) Astride the River Jordan
A) On a mountain east of the city
Chapters 13 - 24 of Isaiah talk of God's coming judgement on who? A) On the whole world B) On Judah alone C) On Israel and Judah D) On Israel alone
A) On the whole world
What is the name of the Jewish holiday that celebrates the story of Esther? A) Purim B) Sukkot C) Sabbath D) Passover
A) Purim
What did the Israelites make a covenant to do? A) Put away all the wives that they had taken from the countries of the land B) Seek the law of the Lord C) Observe the Passover D) Keep the Sabbath
A) Put away all the wives that they had taken from the countries of the land
Solomon refers to his new wife by name. What does he call her? A) Shulamite B) Rachel C) Ammonite D) Bathsheba
A) Shulamite
In chapter two of the Song, the bride recalls a past visit from her groom at the beginning of which season? A) Spring B) Summer C) Autumn D) Winter
A) Spring
When Amaziah the priest told Amos to take his prophesies back to his homeland, Amos replied by saying he was not a prophet but a shepherd and a gatherer of which fruit? A) Sycamore fruit B) Apples C) Maple fruit D) Oranges
A) Sycamore fruit
Solomon tells us to rejoice in the pleasant times during our lives but not to forget what? A) That the good times will come to an end B) That it is all a gift from God C) That we are bound to serve God D) That we are going to heaven
A) That the good times will come to an end
Solomon tells us to remember God in the good times before our lives become harsh. How does he refer to these good times? A) The days of our youth B) The days of plenty C) The days of our joy D) The days of mirth
A) The days of our youth
Jeremiah speaks of a time when everyone shall know God and that He will forgive their sin. What does Jeremiah call this? A) The new covenant B) The new world C) The new testament D) The new Eden
A) The new covenant
What did Cyrus bring forth that Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of Jerusalem? A) The vessels of the house of the LORD B) Shields of gold C) Ark of the covenant D) Book of the law
A) The vessels of the house of the LORD
What was Ezekiel to do with the roll of a book? (3:1-3) A) Burn it B) Eat it C) Read it D) Throw it into the sea with a rock tied about it
B) Eat it
Daniel was summoned to interpret the mysterious writing on the wall. What was his interpretation? A) A great war would come to pass, but Belshazzar would emerge victorious. B) God was displeased with Belshazzar and his reign was at an end. C) King Herod would defeat the Babylonian army in battle. D) Belshazzar would be richly rewarded for his faithful service to God.
B) God was displeased with Belshazzar and his reign was at an end
Hosea, at the command of God, took a wife. What was her name? A) Gillian B) Gomer C) Gail D) Guner
B) Gomer
Nebuchadnezzar's son Belshazzar succeeded him as king. One day the fingers of a human hand appeared and began writing on the wall. Belshazzar was so terrified his knees knocked and his legs collapsed. What did the "handwriting on the wall" say? A) "Caveat Emptor" B) "Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin" C) "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani" D) "Ave Maria, gratia plena"
B) "Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin"
On their arrival in Jerusalem Ezra's followers made sacrifices to God. They sacrificed 12 bullocks, 77 lambs, 96 rams and how many goats? A) 7 goats B) 12 goats C) 96 goats D) 144 goats
B) 12 goats
Despite her wicked ways, Hosea loved Gomer and went out to look for her. He found her living as a slave and he paid her owner to give her back. How much did Hosea have to pay for his wife? A) 5 pieces of silver and 17 litres of barley B) 15 pieces of silver and 317 litres of barley C) 45 pieces of silver and 517 litres of barley D) 75 pieces of silver and 3,170 litres of barley
B) 15 pieces of silver and 317 litres of barley
For how many days was Ezekiel to lie on his right side and what did these days represent? (4:6) A) 12 days - number of tribes of Israel B) 40 days - years of the iniquity of Judah C) 70 days - years Judah would be in captivity D) 395 days - years of the iniquity of the house of Israel
B) 40 day- years of the iniquity of Judah
As a warning for the people of Jerusalem God had Jeremiah gather them together and then to break what item? A) A sword B) A clay pot C) A strong stick D) A glass window
B) A clay pot
To illustrate to Jeremiah how He felt about His chosen people, God had Jeremiah bury an item of clothing. Which item was it? A) A crown/diadem B) A loincloth/girdle C) A robe/cloak D) A shoe/sandal
B) A lioncloth/girdle
God showed Amos a vision in which a plague of what was to be released upon Israel? A) A plague of boils B) A plague of locusts C) A plague of frogs D) A plague of mice
B) A plague of locusts
Who sent a letter authorizing supplies and materials to be given to Ezra for the house of God? A) Ahasuerus B) Artaxerxes C) Cyrus D) Darius E) Nehemiah
B) Artaxerexes
What king issued a decree that the Jews cease working, until another commandment was given from him. A) Ahasuerus B) Artaxerxes C) Cyrus D) Darius
B) Artaxerxes
The Song of Solomon opens at the wedding banquet where the bride tells us how much she loves her groom. She tells us that his love is better than what? A) Better than gold B) Better than wine C) Better than sleep D) Better than food
B) Better than wine
Eliphaz speaks to Job about a revelation he had from God, delivered by what? A) Delivered by an angel B) Delivered by a dream C) Delivered by the Books of Moses D) Delivered by a prophet
B) Delivered by a dream
Solomon advises us on raising our children, saying that one does not love one's children if one fails to give them what? A) Luxuries B) Discipline C) Hugs D) Work
B) Discipline
Nehemiah, sad at the news from Jerusalem, made a request of the king of Persia. What did Nehemiah ask? A) He asked for the king to donate money to the people of Jerusalem B) He asked to be allowed to go to Jerusalem C) He asked for the king to send troops to Jerusalem D) He asked to be made king of Judah
B) He asked to be allowed to go to Jerusalem
Ezekiel was how old when he was called by God to be His spokesman? A) He was 15 years old B) He was 30 years old C) He was 45 years old D) He was 60 years old
B) He was 30 years old
When Solomon arrived at his wedding he was guarded by how many soldiers? A) He was guarded by 30 soldiers B) He was guarded by 60 soldiers C) He was guarded by 120 soldiers D) He was guarded by 240 soldiers
B) He was guarded by 60 soldiers
What was Haman's punishment for his evil plan to kill all the Jewish people? A) Thrown in prison. B) Hung from the gallows. C) Electric chair. D) Burned at the stake
B) Hung from the gallows
God told Amos that He would pass judgement on Israel and the people would be sifted like what in a sieve? A) Like flour B) Like corn C) Like sugar D) Like dust
B) Like corn
Isaiah tells us again of Jesus, saying how he bears our sins because we are like lost... what? A) Lost souls B) Lost sheep C) Lost riches D) Lost lives
B) Lost sheep
For what will the leaf of the trees be used? (47:12, Revelation 22:2) A) Food B) Medicine C) Praise D) Shade
B) Medicine
Why did Haman dislike Mordecai? A) Mordecai did not say excuse me to Haman B) Mordecai did not bow down to Haman C) Mordecai gossiped about Haman D) Mordecai stole Haman's camel
B) Mordecai did not bow down to Haman
When Jesus died on the cross he quoted the first line of one of the psalms with the words "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" Which of the psalms is this line the beginning of? A) Psalm 11 B) Psalm 22 C) Psalm 33 D) Psalm 44
B) Psalm 22
In the 2nd verse of Ecclesiastes Solomon declares "vanity of vanities; all is vanity". What does he mean by this? A) That people are too proud B) That nothing is worthwhile C) That people are too concerned about their appearance D) That everything is wonderful
B) That nothing is worthwhile
Isaiah tells us more about Christ and says that He will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father and The Prince of... what? A) The Prince of Wales B) The Prince of Peace C) The Prince of Men D) The Prince of Peoples
B) The Prince of Peace
Psalms 120-134 are collectively known as the Gradual Psalms, the Songs of Steps, the Pilgrim Songs or the Songs of Ascents. In the Authorised King James version of the Bible, they are known by which title? A) The Songs of Paces B) The Songs of Degrees C) The Songs of Travellers D) The Songs of Climbing
B) The Songs of Degrees
What was the first thing that Jeshua and Zerubbabel built? A) The ark of the covenant B) The altar of God C) The temple D) The walls
B) The altar of God
Who would die? A) The proud B) The soul that sins C) Those that fight against Babylon D) Those that flee to Egypt
B) The soul that sins
King Nebuchadnezzar became furious at Daniel's friends, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. Why? A) They started a riot near Nebuchadnezzar's palace. B) They refused to worship a statue of the king. C) They took Babylonian wives. D) They were preaching about Jesus in the town square.
B) They refused to worship a statue of the king
Ezekiel was lifted up by God and transported to where? A) To heaven B) To a valley full of bones C) To the highest mountain-top D) To the depths of the earth
B) To a valley full of bones
23 days after Ezra's reading of the law, the Israelites gathered together to read God's Law, to worship Him, to acknowledge their ancestors' sins and to do what else? A) To melt down their idols B) To confess their own sins C) To prepare for war D) To be judged by Ezra
B) To confess their own sins
In chapter 56 of Isaiah God tells us to be just and fair, to avoid doing wrong and to keep... what? A) To keep our silence B) To keep the Sabbath C) To keep our promises D) To keep bees
B) To keep the Sabbath
How did Mordecai save the King's life? A) Stopped a piano from dropping on him B) Told Ether to inform the king of an assassination plot C) Prevented him from drinking wine with poison D) Fought with him in battle
B) Told Esther to inform the king of an assassination plot
What did the old men do who had seen the first temple? A) Shouted B) Wept with a loud voice C) Sang D) Praised the Lord
B) Wept with a loud voice
What was Haman's wife's name? A) Hadassah B) Zeresh C) Myrtle D) Bigthana
B) Zeresh
Job's friend Zophar promises that Job's troubles will cease if he puts away what? A) His pride and self love B) His idols of false gods C) His wickedness and iniquity D) His riches and wealth
C) His wickedness and iniquity
Material seen with a prophet
Biographical, autobiographical, oracles, speeches
The name Isaiah translates into English as "God is salvation". This is an appropriate name as the Book of Isaiah uses the word salvation nearly three times as often as all the other Prophetic Books combined. How many times in Isaiah is the word 'salvation' used? A) 6 times B) 16 times C) 26 times D) 36 times
C) 26 times
When Job's friends heard about his ill-fortune they came to comfort him. How many of them came? A) 2 of Job's friends came to comfort him B) 3 of Job's friends came to comfort him C) 6 of Job's friends came to comfort him D) 8 of Job's friends came to comfort him
C) 6 of Job's friends came to comfort him
The Jews were not to be exiled to Babylon forever and Jeremiah correctly predicted how long it would be before they were set free. How long was it before the Jews returned home? A) 7 months B) 7 years C) 70 years D) 700 years
C) 70 years
The Song of Solomon ends with his wife urging Solomon to hurry to her. She asks him to be as fast as which animal? A) A cheetah B) A hare C) A deer D) A whippet
C) A deer
When the enemies of the Jews heard that the city walls were being rebuilt they mocked, saying that the walls would be broken if they were climbed upon by what? A) A pigeon B) A child C) A fox D) A woman
C) A fox
Amos also begged God to have mercy after he was shown a vision of the land being destroyed by what? A) A giant B) A dragon C) A great fire D) An earthquake
C) A great fire
With what did the man in the vision measure the building? (40:5) A) A furlong B) A plumb line C) A reed D) A ruler
C) A reed
What was the name of the king? A) Mordecai B) Vashti C) Ahasuerus D) Haman
C) Ahasuerus
Jeremiah's prophecies were not popular and the people of his hometown plotted to kill him. What was the name of Jeremiah's hometown? A) Jerusalem B) Hebron C) Anathoth D) Bethlehem
C) Anathoth
After the walls of Jerusalem had been rebuilt the people gathered to hear the Law of Moses being read by who? A) By Nehemiah the governor B) By Darius the king C) By Ezra the priest D) By Isaiah the prophet
C) By Ezra the priest
Psalm 51 is another psalm about repentance and forgiveness. It was written by David after he had been rebuked for his sins by which prophet? A) By Isaiah B) By Elijah C) By Nathan D) By Ezekiel
C) By Nathan
The last chapter of the Book of Proverbs is the advice given to a king by who? A) By his father B) By his High Priest C) By his mother D) By his prophet
C) By his mother
God demanded that Ezekiel should warn the Israelites about God's judgement. What punishment did God say would be dealt to Ezekiel if he did not do as God asked? A) Ezekiel's wife would die B) Ezekiel would become dumb C) Ezekiel would die D) Ezekiel would become blind
C) Ezekiel would die
The first 9 chapters in the Book of Proverbs contain advice for which specific group of people? A) For the elderly B) For husbands C) For young adults D) For wives
C) For young adults
What did the king do to Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in retaliation? A) He had them thrown into a den of lions. B) He had them thrown into the sea. C) He had them thrown into a fiery furnace. D) He had them crucified.
C) He had them thrown into a fiery furnace
The exiled Israelites were led back into their homeland by a descendant of King David. What was his name? A) He was called Jonathon B) He was called David C) He was called Zerubbabel D) He was called Solomon
C) He was called Zerubbabel
Satan was quick to test Job. In one day Job lost his oxen, his sheep, his camels, his servants and what else? A) His wife B) His horses C) His children D) His goats
C) His children
After the couple have made up Solomon again praises his wife's beauty. He compares her neck to a tower made of which precious material? A) Ebony B) Silver C) Ivory D) Gold
C) Ivory
At the end of the Book of Job, Job has his health and his wealth restored. He also has 10 more children and is blessed with a long life. For how many more years did Job live? A) Job lived for another 70 years B) Job lived for another 100 years C) Job lived for another 140 years D) Job lived for another 200 years
C) Job lived for another 140 years
Hosea and his wife next had a daughter, Lo-ruhamah. She also was symbolic, but of what? A) Of the slavery of the Jews B) Of God's mercy C) Of an end to God's pity D) Of God's forgiveness
C) Of an end to God's pity
God tells us about the new world He shall create in the future where lions shall no longer eat meat but straw instead. What will snakes eat in this new world? A) Snakes will eat berries B) Snakes will eat grass C) Snakes will eat dust D) Snakes will eat stones
C) Snakes will eat dust
The Song of Solomon, as well as the bride and groom, contains verses sung by a chorus of girls. By what name is this chorus known? A) The Sisters of the Bride B) The Bridesmaids C) The Daughters of Jerusalem D) The Singers
C) The Daughters of Jerusalem
When the finished wall was dedicated, who were summoned to come to Jerusalem? A) The Samaritans B) The King and Queen of Persia C) The Levites D) The Queen of Sheba and her son
C) The Levites
What came out of the middle of the whirlwind? A) An eagle B) Fire C) The likeness of four living creatures D) Smoke
C) The likeness of four living creatures
Who did Queen Vasti give a banquet for at the same time her husband, King Ahasuerus, was giving a banquet? A) Everyone in the citadel of Susa B)All the Persian princes C) The women in the royal palace D) The Jews in Persia
C) The women in the royal palace
After the marriage Solomon could not be found by his bride. She searched for him and met guardsmen. What did the guardsmen do to her? A) They helped her in her search B) They took her back home C) They struck and wounded her D) They gave her warm clothes
C) They struck and wounded her
Ezekiel was shown a vision of God's return to the temple of Jerusalem and he saw God's spirit enter through which of the temple gates? A) Through the north gate B) Through the south gate C) Through the east gate D) Through the west gate
C) Through the east gate
Amos addressed the women of Samaria and likened them to what? A) To pigs B) To sheep C) To cows D) To goats
C) To cows
One section of Ecclesiastes was set to music and became a hit record in the 1960s entitled "Turn, turn, turn". It talks about the natural order of things and begins with which line? A) The answer is blowing in the wind B) When I find myself in times of trouble C) To everything there is a season D) Spirit in the sky
C) To everything there is a season
God commanded Jeremiah to pass on a message to all the kings in the area. He was to speak this message whilst wearing what? A) Whilst wearing sackcloth B) Whilst wearing a golden robe C) Whilst wearing a yoke D) Whilst wearing a mask
C) Whilst wearing a yoke
God next showed Amos a vision in which He was measuring a wall with what? A) With a spirit-level B) With a ruler C) With a plumb-line D) With His hands
C) With a plumb-line
Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Hosea
Called to live symbolic lives
How did God describe Israel to Ezekiel? A) A rebellious nation that rebelled and transgressed against God B) Impudent C) Stiff-hearted D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What did Ezra prepare his heart to do? A) To seek the law of the LORD B) To do the law of the Lord C) To teach in Israel statutes and judgments D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What was Ezekiel to do with his hair? (5:1-2) A) Selected answer Burn one part B) Cut up one part with a knife C) Scatter one part in the wind D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Where was Ezekiel when he wrote this book? (1:1-3) A) Among the captives by the Euphrates River B) Among the captives by the Niles River C) Among the captives by the Tigris River D) Among the captives by the river of Chebar
D) Among the captives by the river of Chebar
ob's friend Bildad says that his children died because of what? A) Because of Satan's wickedness B) Because Job sinned against God C) Because of ill fortune D) Because they sinned against God
D) Because they sinned against God
In a speech against corruption of justice Amos condemned people who accepted what? A) False witnesses B) Lies C) Oaths D) Bribes
D) Bribes
The Book of Job opens with God allowing the God-fearing and righteous Job to be tested by whom? A) God allows Job to be tested by Michael B) God allows Job to be tested by Gabriel C) God allows Job to be tested by Raphael D) God allows Job to be tested by Satan
D) God allows Job to be tested by Satan
God said that in the future He would bring a famine on the land, but this famine will not be a shortage of food but a shortage of what other necessity? A) Children B) Justice C) Money D) God's word
D) God's word
Why on the seventh day of his banquet did the King become furious with Queen Vashti? A) She stole from him B) She fell in love with someone else C) She ran away from the citadel D) He asked her to come and she refused
D) He asked her to come and she refused
When Nehemiah heard news that the walls of Jerusalem were broken and its gates burned, he prayed to God to do what? A) He prayed that God would give him a long life so that he could rebuild the walls B) He prayed that God would punish those who had destroyed the walls C) He prayed that God would miraculously repair the walls D) He prayed that God would keep his covenant with Israel
D) He prayed that God would keep his covenant with Israel
A second migration of Israelites from Babylon to Judah was led by a descendant of Aaron, the first High Priest. What was his name? A) He was called Zerahiah B) He was called Zadok C) He was called Uzzi D) He was called Ezra
D) He was called Ezra
How did the Jewish prophet Daniel end up in Babylon? A) God called him to deliver a message of repentance to Babylon. B) He was shipwrecked on the coast of Babylon. C) He went to Babylon to find his sister. D) He was taken captive in a raid by the Babylonian army.
D) He was taken captive in a raid by the Babylonian army
King Hezekiah was cured of a near fatal sickness by God through Isaiah. How did Hezekiah give thanks to God for his recovery? A) He sacrificed 10,000 oxen B) He freed 1,000 slaves C) He donated 100 tons of gold to the temple D) He wrote a hymn
D) He wrote a hymn
The first few verses of the Book of Proverbs tell us of its purpose - to instruct in wisdom, to teach justice, judgement and equity and to gain knowledge and discretion. In this introduction Solomon tells us that knowledge comes from what? A) Knowledge comes from proverbs B) Knowledge comes from the love of God C) Knowledge comes from study D) Knowledge comes from the fear of God
D) Knowledge comes from the fear of God
How did Ezra consider the punishment of God? A) As chastisement from the Lord B) Greater than they could bear C) Just and fair D) Less than their iniquities deserved
D) Less than their iniquities deserved
Darius succeeded Belshazzar as king of Babylon, and was so pleased with Daniel that he planned to make Daniel administrator over all the kingdom. However, the other administrators were jealous and plotted against Daniel. They tricked the king into issuing a decree that would trap Daniel. What was the decree? A) No one not born in Babylon could be an administrator of the kingdom. B) All administrators must swear allegiance to the king as their god. C) Everyone must return to his home town for a census. D) No one could pray to any god or man during the next thirty days, except to the king.
D) No one could pray to any god or mad during the next thirty days, except to the king
Gomer had a third child, named Lo-ammi. What does the name Lo-ammi mean? A) Not Loved B) Not Holy C) Not Clean D) Not Mine
D) Not mine
Chapter 34 tells us of the day of the Lord when He shall judge the earth. In it Isaiah tells us of God's anger at all nations and His fury on their... what? A) On their cities B) On their idols C) On their wealth D) On their armies
D) On their armies
Ecclesiastes ends with Solomon's conclusion which is that we should fear God and obey his laws because this is our what? A) Our calling B) Our salvation C) Our purpose D) Our duty
D) Our duty
The final psalm, Psalm 150, begins and ends with the same words. What are they? A) Merciful is the Lord B) Holy is the Lord C) Blessed be the Lord D) Praise ye the Lord
D) Praise ye the Lord
When God first appeared to Ezekiel He was on a throne made from which precious stone? A) Diamond B) Ruby C) Emerald D) Sapphire
D) Sapphire
Psalm 23 has been set to music by many composers and has become a popular hymn. What is the first line of both the hymn and the psalm? A) Abide with me; fast falls the eventide B) All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small C) Amazing grace! How sweet the sound D) The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want
D) The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want
King Solomon replies to his bride and tells her that she has the eyes of which animal? A) The eyes of a doe B) The eyes of a puppy C) The eyes of a rabbit D) The eyes of a dove
D) The eyes of a dove
Daniel interpreted another dream of Nebuchadnezzar's. The king dreamed of a great tree that was cut down and stripped of its leaves and branches. What was Daniel's interpretation of the dream? A) The king's enemies would be defeated in battle. B) The king's army would be defeated when they tried to capture Jerusalem. C) All the trees in Babylon would die and fall to the ground. D) The king would be humiliated and lose his kingdom, but would be restored when he acknowledged God's power.
D) The king would be humiliated and lose his kingdom, but he would be restored when he acknowledged God's power
What did the King want read to him when he could not sleep? A) A letter from Haman. B) Arabian Nights. C) Persian holy text. D) The record of his reign.
D) The record of his reign
During the reign of Darius, Daniel had a series of prophetic visions. Which was NOT a subject of these visions? A) The future of the Nation of Israel B) The end of time C) The coming of the Messiah D) The rise of the Essene Empire
D) The rise of the Essene Empire
What did the bones to which Ezekiel prophesied represent? (37:11) A) Assyria B) Babylon C) Jerusalem D) The whole house of Israel
D) The whole house of Israel
What does the bride ask to come into her garden for the pleasure of Solomon? A) The sun B) The rains C) The stars D) The winds
D) The winds
Isaiah was called by God to be a prophet when he was shown a vision of God. In Isaiah's vision he also saw angels, each of which had how many wings? A) They had no wings B) They had 2 wings C) They had 4 wings D) They had 6 wings
D) They had 6 wings
Ezra called a great assembly of the Israelites to warn them of their sin. What had they done which angered Ezra? A) They had built a stone idol B) They had eaten forbidden food C) They had married foreign women D) They had done all of the above
D) They had done all of the above
To prove to God their new found faith in Him, the Israelites did what? A) They destroyed their idols B) They had themselves circumcised C) They sacrificed their children to God D) They wrote a new covenant with God
D) They wrote a new covenant with God
As a sign of His coming judgement, God forbade Jeremiah to marry, to feast or even to do what other thing with the people of Israel? A) To play a game B) To talk and debate C) To laugh and joke D) To eat and drink
D) To eat and drink
The Book of Amos ends with God's promise of a future time of abundance when the mountains shall drip with what? A) With milk B) With gold C) With honey D) With wine
D) With wine
Festival of Booth
Festival of Tabernacles. The Israelites, who had returned to rebuild the temple, gathered together to hear Ezra proclaim the Word of God to them. They repented.
Not mentioned in Esther
God, Temple, Law, Jewish practices
Why do you listen to Daniel?
His strong faith, resistance to Babylon, prophecies
Why do the seraphs say holy three times?
Holy of Holies
Major Prophets
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel
Latter prophets
Major: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel Minor: Micah, Amos, Obediaph, Nahun, Daniel, Jonah
Minor prophets
Micah, Amos, Obediaph, Nahun, Daniel, Jonah
Nehemiah
Power play, interests, taxes, Festival of Booth, covenant renewal, portions and Levites, Sabbath
Third main Daniel story
Praying. Will you stay loyal or die? Lion's den
When was Daniel's first dream?
Second year of Nebuchadezzar's rule
Types of Psalms
Wisdom, Laments, Praise, and royal psalms
Second main Daniel story
Worship. Will you only worship YHWH? Fiery pit
Ezekiel's orders
eat scroll, lay on back, rusty pot
Isaiah's message
judgement
Jeremiah
never marries, his barrenness is the barrenness of Judah, wishes to be aborted, weeping prophet, social justice
Selah
pause
Acrostic
poem with each letter of the Hebrew alphabet
Wisdom Literature
practical search for happiness through a well-lived and ordered life, instructions, proverb collections, dialogues, pseudo-autobiographies
Daniel
prophet, dream interpreter
