Story Of Israel Final
Which of the following is an example of irony in Exodus 1-2, the account of Pharaoh trying to wipe out the Hebrews (Israelites)?
Pharaoh thinks the solution is to kill the males, but it is females who keep thwarting his plans.
What did David do to help Saul feel better when the evil/harmful spirit tormented him?
Play the harp/lyre.
According to Briley, what does Joshua's retelling of Israel's history/story model?
The God-centered perspective from which the biblical story should be viewed.
What is the verbal link, pointing to coming salvation, between the story of the baby Moses and Genesis?
The Hebrew word for the basket Moses is placed in is the same word used for Noah's ark.
Why does the Pharaoh in Egypt want to wipe out the Hebrews (Israelites) at the beginning of Exodus?
The Israelites are growing in number, and he fears they may join Egypt's enemies, fight against Egypt, and leave.
From Genesis 16-17, which of the following is TRUE about Hagar and Ishmael?
Though Ishmael, Hagar's son, is not the "chosen" son of Abram, God promises he will bless Ishmael.
According the Briley (Delighting in the Lord), how is the Old Testament foundational for the New Testament?
The Old Testament is the starting point that the New Testament builds upon and frequently refers back to.
In Lamentations 3, what gives the speaker hope, even in the midst of the destruction of Jerusalem?
The great (steadfast) love of the LORD, whose compassions never fail.
Which of the following is TRUE about the transition of the prophetic role from Elijah to Elisha?
The transition is marked symbolically by Elisha receiving Elijah's cloak/mantel.
What is the Septuagint (often abbreviated LXX)?
The translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek, made in the period between the OT and NT.
In Israel's conquest of Jericho, how did they get into the city?
The walls collapsed.
What leads to Saul's jealousy of David?
The women sing that Saul has slain thousands but David has slain tens of thousands.
In Isaiah, Amos, Micah, and Hosea, why does God hate or refuse to accept Israel's worship?
Their worship does not affect their lives, so they continue in their sins.
Which of the following describes the conditions in Israel and Judah during the first half of the 8th century B.C., when prophets like Amos, Hosea, and Isaiah come on the scene?
There was peace and great prosperity, but the prosperity was often gained unjustly.
Why are imprecatory psalms often problematic for Christians?
These psalms call for God's vengeance on enemies, but Jesus tells us to love and pray for enemies.
Before and after the flood in Genesis, what does God understand about human thoughts (inclinations) and hearts?
They are always on evil.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), how are the two creation accounts in Genesis 1 and 2 related? (Dr. Camp said something similar in class)
They are complementary. The first gives an overview of creation as a whole, and the second focuses on the most important element of the account, human creation.
According to the Book of Ezra, who are Haggai and Zechariah and what do they do?
They are prophets who encouraged the Jews to rebuild the temple.
According to Dr. Camp, in the context of Genesis 1 and 2, what does it mean for humans to have "dominion" over creation?
They are to exercise their rule and authority over creation as God does, by blessing it.
When Moses confronts the Israelites over their calf idol, how do the Levites set themselves apart to the LORD, leading to them becoming his priestly tribe?
They are willing to strap on swords and kill fellow Israelites, who were running out of control.
What does "Transjordan tribes" refer to with respect to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh?
They chose to take their inheritance east of the Jordan River rather than in the boundaries of the Promised Land proper.
According to Dr. Camp, what might justify the civil disobedience and seeming deceit of Shiphrah and Puah?
They did what they did out of fear of God to preserve innocent lives.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), what do the books of Esther and Daniel have in common?
They expose the limitations of power of those who think they are in control as they oppose God's will.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), at the covenant renewal ceremony in Nehemiah 8, what "key requirement" do the people manifest for their future success?
They listen attentively to the book of the law.
Which best describes the general response to the prophet Jeremiah and his message by Judah's leaders?
They rejected him and persecuted him.
When Daniel's companions (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego) are threatened with death in a fiery furnace if they don't worship the golden image/idol of the king, how do they respond?
They say God can deliver them, but even if he doesn't they will not worship the image of the king.
In Jeremiah 7 (in your Bible readings), why do the people think they are safe despite their sins and Jeremiah's judgment prophecies?
They say that they have the temple of the LORD.
Which of the following is NOT one of the promises to Abram/Abraham and his descendants through Isaac?
They will be free from sin, shame, and doubt.
In the song Moses and the Israelites sing after the Lord defeated the Egyptian army, how will the nations respond to hearing what God has done?
They will tremble and be terrified.
After the first couple eats the fruit from the "tree of knowledge of good and evil" and God announces punishments, what two things are explicitly said to be cursed?
the serpent and the ground
According to the assigned Bible readings, in the context of Israel's feasts/festivals, the men of Israel to appear before the Lord ____ times annually, and they are not to _______________.
three...appear before the Lord empty-handed
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), drawing on Walter Brueggemann, what is the role of Israel's prophets?
to critique and to energize
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), Israel's holiness is initially and foundationally the work of God.
true
According to the class lecture, Psalms encourage the expression of a full range of emotion to God.
true
As discussed in class, the OT understanding of "righteousness" includes living in right relationship for mutual benefit and blessing.
true
In Israel, slaves were seen as human beings.
true
In Numbers, God tells Moses and Aaron they cannot enter the Promised Land (Canaan).
true
T/F According the Briley, the story of God testing Abraham (Gen. 22) repudiates any notion that God can be approached through child sacrifice.
true
T/F According to Dr. Camp, the creation accounts in Genesis 1 and 2 suggest that humanity was created for community.
true
T/F When Joseph interprets the meaning of dreams, he gives God the credit.
true
The biblical text makes it clear that David is innocent of the deaths of Abner (Saul's commander) and Ish-bosheth (Saul's son).
true
The book of Ruth shows that there were faithful Israelites in the dark days of the judges.
true
When the Babylonians conquered Jerusalem, they burned and looted the temple.
true
There are more of this type of psalm in the Book of Psalms than any other.
laments
According to Briley, what does Isaac's name derive from? The name is connected to his parents' responses to God's promise of a child in their old age.
laugh
What image is used in Ezekiel 3 to describe the prophet's role or responsibility?
a watchman
Which son of David kills another of David's sons and stages a coup against David?
absalom
When Jacob and Esau meet again, after Jacob leaves Laban's household, what best describes that reunion?
affection and reconciliation
What wife of David does David demand Abner return to him, and later she rebukes David for his behavior when he was having the ark transported?
michal
According to Dr. Camp, which of the following best explains the "knowledge" associated with the "tree of knowledge of good and evil" in the Garden of Eden.
moral autonomy by discerning right and wrong for oneself.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), when God desires to purify or prepare his people, what does he often do?
displaces them in some way
scientific advancements
doesn't mean God lied - he put it into terms we could understand then (hard to align modern science to an old book)
In his lecture, "God's Story," how does Dr. Camp suggest Christians play their part in the biblical story/"play"?
faithful improvisation
All ancient Near Eastern nations were like Israel in that they also believed they were in covenant relationships with their gods.
false
By the end of the book of Joshua, there are no more areas to be taken in the Promised Land (Canaan).
false
David rejoices when he receives the news of Saul's death and rewards the man who brings him the news.
false
In Ezra-Nehemiah, the Jews faced no opposition to their building projects.
false
Israel's prophets spoke only messages of judgement and doom.
false
T/F According to Briley, God's revelation to Rebekah about her sons condones hers and Jacob's actions in deceiving Isaac to get Esau'a blessing.
false
When the Babylonians conquered Jerusalem, they destroyed the palace but left the walls of Jerusalem standing.
false
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), what did God call Israel when God first sent Moses to Pharaoh? It indicates Israel's special status in relation to God and God's purpose.
firstborn son
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), what images of the future do Isaiah and Jeremiah provide, respectively?
new creation and a new covenant
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), what characterizes God's most effective servants?
humility and trust
Judah descendants
king david
According to Psalm 110 ("The LORD said to my Lord, sit at my right hand...), God's king is a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. Who is Melchizedek? (Dr. Camp covered this in class)
A priest of the God Most High who blessed Abram after a battle and who was given a tithe by Abram.
Which of the following best describes the progression with respect to Israel in the book of Judges? Dr. Camp mentioned this in class, and Briley refers to it in his book.
A downward spiral of rebellion and unfaithfulness.
The book of Daniel (7:13) refers to "one like a son of man." According to Dr. Camp, in the Old Testament, what does "son of man" mean?
A human being.
According to the prophet Micaiah (1 Kings 21), what means was God using to lead King Ahab to his death in battle?
A lying spirit was put in the mouths of Ahab's prophets.
After the conquest of Jericho, what causes Israel to initially fail to take the city of Ai (based on your readings in the Bible)?
A man name Achan takes things from Jericho, even though it had all been devoted to the LORD.
As indicated in the lecture and the readings in Jeremiah 23 and Isaiah 42, what other "new" things do the prophets anticipate?
A new David, Exodus, and song.
According to Dr. Camp, which of the following is included in the final "act" (Act 6) of the biblical story.
A new heavens and earth where God is present among us.
In the story of the judge Deborah, how does God fulfill her prophecy/statement that the enemy will be given into the hand of a woman?
A woman named Jael kills the enemy commander by lulling him to sleep then driving a tent stake through his temple.
What is the name of Moses' brother, whom God designates to speak for Moses?
Aaron
Which of the following is a commonality in the two stories of King Saul's disobedience, which leads him to lose his dynasty (1 Sam 13) and then his kingdom (1 Sam 15)?
Both stories show Saul trying to shift blame to others and refusing to fully accept responsibility.
In connection with the commandment against idols, how did Dr. Camp define God's "jealousy."
God's protective zeal for his relationship with Israel.
In class, how did Dr. Camp define the theological concept of "rest"?
God's provision and protection in the land.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord) and the class lecture, what pattern begins and intensifies starting in Numbers 11 (in the middle of the book of Numbers).
Grumbling and rebellion against God and his servant Moses.
When Isaiah has his vision of God in the temple (Isaiah 6), what is his initial reaction?
He cries out and says he is a man of unclean lips (that is, a sinful man) among a people of unclean lips.
Which of the following does the author of 1-2 Kings say about Ahab, king of Israel?
He did more evil in the eyes of the LORD than any king before him.
How does Jacob show favoritism toward his son Joseph?
He gives Joseph a special robe/coat.
What distinctive aspect of David makes him God's choice for Israel's next king?
He has a heart after God's own heart.
How is Judah important in the larger biblical story?
He is an ancestor of King David and Jesus.
What act of piety/religious practice, in defiance of the king's edict, leads Daniel being thrown into the lion's den?
He prays to his God three times daily.
From the Genesis story, which of the following explains why Joseph resists sleeping with Potiphar's wife?
He says it would be a sin against God.
How does Naaman, the Aramean/Syrian commander, respond after he is healed of his leprosy (skin disease)?
He says that there is no God but the God of Israel, and he will sacrifice only to the LORD.
Which of the following describes Pharaoh's response when Moses and Aaron tell Pharaoh that the LORD says to let his people go that they may worship him?
He says the people are lazy and increases their work.
Manasseh, Judah's worst king, is largely blamed by the author of 1-2 Kings for the fall of Judah and Jerusalem. Why?
He shed innocent blood, was unjust, sacrificed his son, and worshipped other gods.
According to Dr. Camp, what makes Jonathan a tragic figure in the story of Saul and David?
He shows was could have been, what a faithful leader could look like.
When the book of the Law is discovered in the days of King Josiah of Judah, how does Josiah respond?
He tears his robe when he hears the Law read, and he sends to inquire of a prophetess about what was written in the book.
When David is having the ark of the covenant transported to his new capital city, why is Uzzah struck dead?
He touched the ark.
The author of 1-2 Kings says King Hezekiah of Judah was unlike any king before or after him. Why?
He trusted the Lord completely, kept the commands the Lord had given Moses, and instituted reforms.
Which of the following describes the prophet Ezekiel?
He was a priest.
Which of the following indicates that Judah has been "transformed" in the story of Jacob's sons?
He went from being the one who proposed selling a brother as a slave to offering himself as a slave in his brother's place.
From Dr. Camp's lecture introducing the Old Testament, what language was most of the Old Testament written in?
Hebrew
Which of the following are characteristics of Israel's judge Samson?
His strength and he is a Nazarite.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), at its core, what does the Law teach the covenant people of God?
How to love God and neighbor on a deep and profound level.
According to Dr. Camp, creation of humans in the image of God, likely includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Humans physically look like God.
According to Dr. Camp, what is the significance of the human being animated by the breath of God and becoming a living being (nephesh chaya)?
Humans, like animals, are limited and not inherently immortal.
Which of the following do Isaiah's messages on idols (Isa. 40 and 44) say about idols?
Idols are made by humans out of perishable materials.
In Isaiah 11, what is said about the Spirit of the LORD that will rest on the "Branch" (a messianic figure) who will come?
It will be a Spirit of wisdom, counsel, might, knowledge, and fear of the LORD.
According to Briley, what is significant about the threshing floor David buys from Araunah to make a sacrifice to stop a plague?
It will become the site of the temple David's son will build.
According to Dr. Camp, which of the following helps explain Jacob's wrestling match with a man (identified with God) at the Jabbok river before meeting Esau, his brother?
Jacob is a new man who shows that blessing comes from clinging to God in determined dependence.
How does Ahab's queen, Jezebel, die?
Jehu, the man who overthrows Israel's king, commands that she be thrown out a window.
What is the Diaspora?
Jews living outside Palestine.
Who is Moses' successor, who leads Israel into the land of Canaan? He was also one of the two spies (the other was Caleb) who tried to convince Israel to trust God and go into the land.
Joshua
What important Old Testament and New Testament characters descend from Ruth?
King David and Jesus
At the end of the 2 Kings, what provides a "glimmer of hope" for those who have gone into exile?
King Jehoiachin, a descendant of David, is released from prison and given a place at the royal table, though he remains in exile.
What king and empire does God use to restore the Jews to their land?
Cyrus of Persia
David twice has the opportunity to kill Saul but does not. Why?
David says he will not raise his hand against the LORD's anointed and leaves vengeance to the LORD.
According to the biblical story, why does David fight Goliath?
David says that Goliath has defied the armies of the living God.
What does David do with Bathsheba that leads to the prophet Nathan announcing God's judgment upon him?
David sleeps with Bathsheba and gets her pregnant, then has her husband killed in the cover-up.
In 2 Samuel 7, when God makes a covenant with David, what is the wordplay on "house" about?
David wants to build a temple for Yahweh, but Yahweh instead says he will build an everlasting dynasty for David.
Coveting, as defined in class, is:
Desiring what one cannot legitimately have.
As part of the covenant renewal in Nehemiah 8-9, all of the following were done EXCEPT:
Ezra told those who were rejoicing to stop celebrating and start weeping.
None of Pharaoh's officials ever show concern or fear about Yahweh during the ten signs (plagues).
False
T/F According to Dr. Camp in class and Strahan's book, in the creation stories in Genesis 1-2, matter and bodies are viewed as bad, evil, or corrupt.
False
T/F According to Dr. Camp, God in the Genesis creation accounts is made of the same "stuff" as creation and is a part of creation.
False
T/F According to the first creation account in Genesis 1, males are created in God's image but females are not.
False
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), why does God choose to send the flood but also to save Noah?
God preemptively destroys creation to stop the downward spiral and allow his purposes to continue.
Ten of twelve spies convince Israel that they cannot conquer the Canaanites because they have fortified cities and Israel looks like grasshoppers compared to them. How does God respond to Israel's refusal to go into the land?
God sends them back into the wilderness, saying their children will be the ones to go into the land.
In the Genesis 1 account (the first creation account), how does God create?
God speaks.
Which of the following is a description of the new covenant in Jeremiah 31?
God will put his law in Israel's minds and write in on their hearts.
What does Briley say the story of Judah and Tamar (Genesis 38) illustrates? A similar line of thought was offered in class.
God's capacity to work through the unlikely means of flawed humans to accomplish his redemptive purpose.
According to Strahan, what "cycle" does Israel get stuck in?
God's compassionate action, Israel's unfaithfulness, consequences and repentance
The judges of Israel in the Book of Judges are best understood as:
People raised and empowered by God to deliver Israel from foreign oppressors.
After the Israelites repent and win a victory over the Philistines, in the days of Samuel, they erect a stone and call it "Ebenezer." Why?
"Ebenezer" means "stone of help" and recognizes that Israel won the battle because of God's help
What does God tell Abraham after He tests him, when Abraham shows that he is willing to sacrifice Isaac? (Genesis 22)
"Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son."
In Ezekiel's opening vision of the four flying creatures and God's chariot, what point does he make?
God is withdrawing his glory or presence from the Jerusalem temple.
According to Jeremiah, how long will the exile of Judah last?
70 years
What is the Enuma Elish?
A Babylonian creation account with significant differences from the Genesis account.
Why does Haman want to kill the Jews in the book of Esther?
A Jew named Mordecai refuses to bow to him or pay him honor.
Who is Esther?
A Jewish woman who becomes the Persian queen and convinces the king to spare her people.
Who is Antiochus IV?
A Seleucid ruler who tries to eradicate Judaism.
Who is Nathan?
A prophet who delivers God's message to David.
Who is Rahab?
A prostitute who helped Israel's spies and who would become an ancestor of Jesus.
According to Dr. Camp, the Genesis 1 creation account, in its own historical context, is best understood as:
A symbolic account describing creation in terms of giving things a name and function.
What is the Tabernacle?
A tent shrine through which God is specially present in the midst of Israel.
In the story of the Philistine's capture of the Ark of the Covenant, how does the story show the LORD's superiority over Dagon?
After the Ark is placed in the temple of Dagon, the idol of Dagon falls down before the Ark twice.
In the period between the OT and NT, who overthrows the Persian Empire and gains control of Judah and Palestine?
Alexander the Great of Macedon (Greece).
After Cain kills Abel, what does Cain say to God in response to God asking where Abel is?
Am I my brother's keeper?
In his lecture on "God's Story," Dr. Camp suggested that the best way to understand the Bible is:
An invitation by God to relationship and purpose.
Which of the following is the proper order (first to last) over empires that ruled over the Israelites?
Egypt, Assyrian, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome
What empire rises at the end of the 8th century B.C. and will eventually conquer Israel and take the people away from their land (722 BC)?
Assyria
What is the correct chronological order of the empires that Israel and Judah faced in their declines, falls, and the restoration of the Jews to the land?
Assyria, Babylon, Persia
In Deuteronomy 7-9 (in your Bible reading), which of the following is NOT one of the reasons God was giving Israel the land they would occupy?
Because Israel was righteous.
What is the struggle for which the psalmist laments in Psalm 44? (This psalm was read and discussed in class and was in the assigned readings).
God no longer goes out with Israel's armies, even though Israel has not turned from God.
Which son of Jacob does Joseph insist his brothers bring to Egypt to prove they are honest men and not spies. And they finally convince Jacob to let them take this son there.
Benjamin
How does God decisively defeat the Egyptians, allowing the Israelites to go free?
God opens the Red Sea for Israel to escape then uses the Red Sea to drown the Egyptian army.
In Deuteronomy 6, how are parents to respond to their children when asked about the meaning of the decrees and statutes that God commanded them ?
By telling the story of how Israel out of Egypt to bring them into the land promised to their ancestors.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord"), beyond explaining historical events, what does the book of Kings do?
Challenge its readers to confront the covenant failings of Israel and the way forward in God's mission.
After Israel conquers Canaan, as part of the covenant renewal, which of the following challenges does Joshua make to Israel?
Choose this day whom you will serve, the gods your ancestors served or the LORD.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), what "serious danger" is exposed in the tower of Babel story (Gen 11)?
Collective rebellion against God's purposes in creation.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), what do the deaths of Uzzah and Achan have in common?
Each incident instructs Israel, at a critical moment of transition, of the need to acknowledge God's holiness.
According to Dr. Camp, what is the meaning of the king's dream, interpreted by Daniel, of the statue made of gold, silver, bronze, iron, and iron mixed with clay that is destroyed? Dr. Camp indicated Daniels vision of the four beasts has the same meaning.
Earthly kingdoms come and go. God's kingdom will crush them all and be an everlasting kingdom.
According to Genesis 1-2, what was not "good" in God's creation?
For the man to be alone.
According to Strahan, which of the following does Jesus' resurrection provide?
Foreshadowing, a glimpse of a new reality that is on the horizon.
What is the point of Jeremiah's oracle connected to his act of breaking a pottery jar in Jeremiah 19?
God has announced irrevocable judgment on Judah and Jerusalem, a shattering beyond repair.
According to Dr. Camp, what does it mean for Israel to be a holy nation and a kingdom of priests? (Exodus 19)
God has set apart Israel to mediate God's blessings to other nations.
Which of the following best characterizes the way God is described in the book of Esther?
God is not named in the book but the implication is that God is working behind the scenes.
In his lecture, "God's Story," how does Dr. Camp say the Bible talks about the final "act" of the story/"play". Strahan says something similar in his discussion of Revelation.
God is present with us in the new heavens and earth.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), in 1 Kings 19, what does God teach Elijah at Mount Horeb (Sinai)?
God also reveals himself by working through the faithful testimony of servants who suffer for his sake.
Which of the following is TRUE, from a biblical perspective, about a person or people God chooses/calls? We talked about this in connection with Abraham's calling and Briley says something similar.
God calls them not only to bless them but to mediate God's blessings to others.
What is the point of Jeremiah's oracle based on the potter and the clay in Jeremiah 18.
God can change his intent to judge a nation or kingdom if it repents.
In the Genesis 2 creation account, how does God make the man (Adam)?
God forms him from the dust of the earth.
Which of the following best describes Abraham's response when he is told that God is going to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18)?
He asks whether God will destroy the righteous with the wicked and pleads with God to spare the cities for the sake of the righteous.
When confronted by the prophet Nathan about what he had done (in question #1), how does David respond?
He confesses that he has sinned.
From Dr. Camp's lecture introducing the Old Testament, what is the significance of "LORD" (all caps) in English translations of the Old Testament?
It represents God's name, Yahweh.
According the 1 Samuel, as David is being pursued by Saul, where does David find his strength?
In the LORD his God.
In both the Exodus and Deuteronomy versions of the Law (from your assigned Bible readings), when were Hebrew slaves to be released?
In the seventh year.
In Psalm 30 ("I will exalt you, LORD, for you lifted me out of the depths..."), what happens to the psalmist's wailing/mourning? (This psalm was an assigned reading).
It is turned into dancing.
Which of the following is TRUE about Hebrew poetry?
It is written in parallel lines.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), what leads to Israel asking for a god to be crafted for them.
Insecurity because of Moses' absence.
According to the announcement of return in Isaiah 40, which of the following is TRUE?
Israel has paid double for her sin.
In the last chapters of Judges there is a refrain: "In those days there was no king. Everyone did as they saw fit." From the class lecture, this has been interpreted to mean all of the following EXCEPT:
Israel was more righteous when people individually determined what was right or wrong for themselves.
How does Briley (Delighting in the Lord) explain "uncleanness"?
It describes a state that in some way reflects the detrimental impact of sin on the present order.
Which of the following is TRUE about kindness/lovingkindness/steadfast love (Hebrew: hesed)?
It is expressed within the context of an existing, covenantal relationship.
Who are Jacob's wives, the daughters of Laban?
Leah and Rachel
What is Hellenism?
Spreading Greek language and culture as a means of unity.
Which of the following is TRUE about the calf images that King Jeroboam of Israel set up in Bethel and Dan?
Maintaining the shrines becomes, according to the author of 1-2 Kings, the sin for which all kings of Israel are guilty.
Dr. Camp described sin, from a biblical perspective, as all of the following EXCEPT:
Making a mistake.
Which of the following is TRUE about Psalm 22 ("My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?") with respect to the story of Jesus?
Matthew and Mark tell their stories of the crucifixion of Jesus in light of his psalm.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), what "role" does Genesis 1:26-28, "the first major text in the Bible," give humans within creation?
Mediation between God and God's creation.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), which of the following is one of the ways the New Testament presents Jesus as a "fulfillment" of the story in Exodus.
Moses is a forerunner of the greater role Jesus plays in God's redemption of humanity.
How does Moses respond to God's call for him at the burning bush, telling him to go and bring out the Israelites?
Moses offers a series of objections, finally asking God to send someone else.
In the "contest" between Elijah and Baal's prophets on Mount Carmel, what challenge does Elijah make to Israel?
Stop wavering between God and Baal, decide which one is really God, and follow him.
According to Briley, in addition to the dangers of living as aliens in a land controlled by others, what does the story of Dinah (Leah's and Jacob's daughter) illustrate?
The dangers of compromise with the Canaanites.
What king of Babylon conquered Jerusalem in 586 B.C.?
Nebuchadnezzar
According to Dr. Camp, what is the point of the commandment that says "You shall have no other gods before/besides me"?
No other gods shall come in Israel's and the God's (Yahweh's) presence. Other gods are to be completely excluded.
Who were the Hasmoneans?
Non-Davidic kings who ruled over a Jewish kingdom in the intertestamental period.
What does David tell Solomon to do so that he may prosper and so that the LORD may keep his promise concerning an eternal dynasty?
Observe what the LORD requires in the Law.
According to Micah 6, the Lord requires all of the following of his people, EXCEPT:
Offer unblemished sacrifices
Which of the following is a rule for Israel concerning the manna?
On the 6th day they should collect twice as much because there would be none on the 7th day.
According to Dr. Camp, which of the following is TRUE about the Sabbath observance?
On the Sabbath, Israel imitated God by resting and by granting rest to others.
How was "soul" understood in Hebrew anthropology?
One's self, life, being.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), what is the result or outcome of the practice of praising God for who he is and what he has done?
Our lives are properly oriented on God.
According to Dr. Camp, what does Psalm 100 teach Christians about living out their mission (faithful improvisation)?
Our praise and celebration of God draws attention to God.
What Israelite annual observance, along with the Feast of Unleavened Bread, arises from the 10th and final plague on Egypt?
Passover
As noted in class, the same basic point is made by the story of Elijah calling down fire on King Ahaziah's soldiers and the story of Elisha cursing the boys who jeer him, resulting in bears mauling 42 of them. What is that point?
Prophets must be respected because they speak God's word, and an attack on them is like an attack on God.
What Jewish holiday originates in the events described in the book of Esther and is explicitly named the book?
Purim
What are the Israelites commanded to do so that the final plague does not affect their households?
Put lamb's blood on sides and top of the doorframes of their houses.
Before the "contest" between Elijah and Baal's prophets on Mount Carmel, how is Baal's powerlessness shown? The matter is resolved after the contest.
Rain is withheld from Israel.
What major project did Nehemiah and the Jews complete in 52 days?
Rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.
In Genesis 1, what does God do on the seventh day?
Rests, that is, ceases special creative activity.
The "chosen" mothers in the story, wives of Abraham and Isaac are, respectively:
Sarah and Rebekah
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord) and Dr. Camp's lecture, what makes Saul an ideal king by human standards?
Saul looks the part of an ideal king because he is tall and handsome.
What does the widow of Zarephath do for Elijah that leads God to provide for her during the famine?
She feeds him, making a cake with her last bit of oil and flour.
What point was made in class about Israel's geography?
Since the land Israel (Canaan) was a major crossroads of the ancient Near East, it was an ideal place for God to put Israel on display for comparisons.
To whom does Isaiah compare his people (Israel/Zion) in Isaiah 1?
Sodom and Gomorrah
From a theological perspective, what explains why God divided of the Israelite kingdom? (think Solomon)
Solomon had many foreign wives and he was led to worship their gods.
Which of these problems, which will lead to judgment in Israel, is an issue highlighted by Amos?
Some live in luxurious indulgence while ignoring the poverty and oppression of God's people.
How did the Jews who had returned from exile respond when the foundation of the new temple was laid?
Some shouted for joy, but some who remembered the previous temple wept.
According to Exodus, who hardens Pharaoh's heart?
Sometimes Pharaoh, sometimes God.
With which of the following statements would both Briley and Strahan agree, based on the readings in their books?
The Bible's creation accounts and science are not incompatible when the genre of the biblical accounts is taken into consideration.
Who was Ezra?
The Jewish priest and scribe who returned to Judah to organize it as a temple state.
Which of the following is TRUE about the Old Testament Law, based on Dr. Camp's introduction to the Law?
The Law contains the stipulations of the covenant between God and Israel.
What event in the period between the OT and NT does Hanukah celebrate?
The Maccabees capturing Jerusalem and rededicating them temple, which had been defiled by a Seleucid ruler.
The Israelite judge Jephthah vows, in exchange for victory, to give God whatever first comes out to meet him. What comes out?
his daughter
Which of the following was one of Dr. Camp's points in his "Excursus on the Ban"?
The ban applies to a particular people in a particular time and place. There is no go and do likewise.
What does the term "protoevangelium," in connection with Genesis 3:15 (the curse on the serpent), refer to?
The belief that this is the first gospel announcement, predicting the "crushing" of Satan by Christ.
In what city does Solomon build the temple for the LORD?
jerusalem
What city does David conquer and make his new capital?
jerusalem
How does Joseph, Jacob's son, come to interpret the events in his life after his brothers sold him into slavery?
The brothers intended what they did for harm, but God sent Joseph to Egypt to save lives.
Jeremiah 29:11 says, "I know the plans I have for you,...plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." According to Dr. Camp, in context, what is Jeremiah telling his audience?
The exiles will be in exile for a long time. But when they seek God he will one day bring them back from their captivity and bless them as a people for his purposes.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), what does Athaliah's coup represent?
The final attempt by a member of the house of Ahab to subvert God's purpose through Israel.
In the class lecture, Dr. Camp mentioned two of the three things listed below that indicate the legitimate place of lament psalms in the life of Christians and the church? Which of the following is NOT one of the things he mentioned?
The first and last psalms in the Book of Psalms are laments.
In his lecture, "God's Story," what did Dr. Camp say is the climax of the story/"play"?
The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
What is the center and climactic event of the biblical story OT through NT?
The life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), what in the story of Moses at the burning bush becomes an important theme in Exodus and beyond?
The meaning and significance of God's holy presence with sinful humans.
In class we discussed the significance of the Lord saying "I am who I am" and the possible other translations of that phrase. Dr. Camp said that it is likely that the name indicates what?
The meaning of the name is ambiguous and can indicate both consistent and dynamic qualities of God.
According to Dr. Camp, how do Levi and Judah, sons of Jacob's unloved wife, become significant for the future of Israel?
The priests of and kings in the line of David, respectively, descend from them.
All of the following would mark a prophet as false in Israel, EXCEPT:
The prophet is a woman.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), in addition to their poetic form, how do the psalms and wisdom literature differ from the narrative and legal texts in the Old Testament?
The psalms and wisdom literature show a more personal aspect, with God's people speaking to God.
When Joshua encounters the commander of the LORD's army and asks if he is on their (Israel's) side or their enemy's (Canaan's) side, the commander says "neither." According to Dr. Camp, what is the point of his reply? Briley (Delighting in the Lord) says something similar.
The question is not whose side God is on but whether Israel sides with God; Israel must be loyal to God.
When the biblical text tells us a woman is "barren," how does this function as a literary device or clue in the story?
The reader expects that the woman will have a child who will have a special role in God's plan.
What does Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones (that God breathes into and they take on flesh and are revived) anticipate? (Ezek. 37)
The restoration of the whole house of Israel (Israel and Judah) from exile to their land.
Briley (Delighting in the Lord) lists three emphases in 1-2 Chronicles. Which of the following is NOT one of those emphases?
The righteousness of non-Israelite nations.
Which of the following is a judgment from God that Nathan announces for David because of the sin he commits?
The sword will not depart from David's house (family).
Based on the biblical text, the class lectures, and the Briley book, which of following is TRUE about the temple Solomon built for the LORD?
The temple cannot contain or confine God.
According to the New Testament writers, who is the Messiah that Israel expected?
jesus
In Daniel, when King Belshazzar sees the writing on the wall ("Mene, mene, tekel, parsin"), what does the message signify in general?
This king's kingdom has been found wanting in God's sight and so will come to an end very soon.
Who was Ahab's wife, known for her persecution of the prophets of God and plot to obtain Naboth's vineyard?
jezebel
Who is David's military commander and cousin?
joab
In Genesis 1, when humans are told to "subdue" the earth, what does "subdue" mean? (Dr. Camp, cites Terence Fretheim's definition).
To bring order out of continuing disorder.
According to Briley, what unifying purpose do most scholars see running through Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings? (exile?)
To demonstrate that the exile did not result from any failure of God but rather from the failure of Israel to adhere to the covenant.
According to Briley (Delighting in the Lord), what opportunity does Egypt's resistance to God (shown in the oppression of the Israelites) provide?
To demonstrate to Egyptians and Israelites that God is sovereign over the nations.
What is the function of thanksgiving psalms?
To gratefully acknowledge God for some time of rescue.
Which of the following is a reason the people of Israel give for wanting a king?
To lead Israel in battle.
After the flood in Genesis, what covenant does God make with humans and every living creature, marked by the sign of the rainbow?
To never again destroy all life with the waters of a flood.
In response to Saul's second disobedience, what does Samuel say about sacrifice, which becomes an important biblical theme?
To obey is better than sacrifice.
What is the function of a prophet of the LORD?
To recall Israel to covenant faithfulness.
Why did Jezebel plot the death of Naboth? (from your Bible readings)
To take his vineyard for the king.
According to Dr. Camp, Israel's challenges (no water, no food, etc.) and God's responses between the Red Sea and Mount Sinai are intended for what purpose?
To teach Israel to trust God before they enter covenant with God.
In the exodus narrative, the signs (plagues) on Egypt show God's sovereignty over Egypts' gods.
True
T/F According to Dr. Camp, God's creation of humanity in God's image means that all human beings have inherent dignity and value.
True
According to Dr. Camp, what does "good" indicate in the creation story in Genesis 1?
What is created is as God intended it to be.
In the Bible, the Ark of the Covenant is:
a gold-covered box, symbolizing a throne or footstool, that represents God's presence.
The role of a prophet of the LORD is best described as:
a spokesperson or messenger for God.
The prophet Hosea uses two images for Israel to convey God's feelings about Israel's rebellion/sin against him, and in both God indicates restoration is possible. What are the images?
an unfaithful wife and a rebellious child
What does meshiach (= messiah) mean in the Old Testament?
anointed one
sin as
breaking a command, missing the mark, failing to trust, violation of relationships (God, humans, creation)
In Genesis, what kind of man is Noah described as in his generation.
righteous and blameless
In the New Testament, what is the equivalent for the Old Testament's meshiach (messiah)?
christ
In the New Testament, all of the following are referred to as God's temple, EXCEPT:
church buildings/meeting houses
What is the sign of the covenant between God and Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 17), to be observed by every generation?
circumcision
How does God describe himself when he appears to Moses after the golden calf incident, restores the covenant, and agrees to go with Israel on their journey (Exodus 34)?
compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love
Based on the prophetic texts, the expected messianic king will descend from whom?
david
What are the two basic types of prophetic oracle?
judgment and salvation
What was the time span of Jeremiah's prophetic activity?
from the time of King Josiah until after the fall of Jerusalem
The Hebrew word torah, usually translated as "law," more accurately means what?
guidance, instruction
In connection with the Shema (Deut 6:4-8), in what four places is Israel to tie, bind, or write God's commandments?
hands, foreheads, doorposts of houses, city gates
In Israelite anthropology (understanding of human beings) where do will, intention, and purpose reside in humans?
heart
What new things does Ezekiel 36 say God will give his people?
heart and spirit
According to Genesis 2, Eve is created from Adam's rib to be his:
helper
jacobs children
his 12 sons turn into 12 tribes of Israel
esau
older son of issac and Rebekah, skillful hunter
Strahan points to three kinds of brokenness in the world, and Dr. Camp discussed these in his lecture on "God's Story." What are they?
physical, social, spiritual
In Isaiah 12 (in your assigned Bible reading), what is the anticipated response of God's people to the coming "Branch" or "Root" figure (a messianic figure)?
praise and thanksgiving
Levi descendants
priests of Israel come from him
According to the class lecture, what roles did Samuel have in Israel?
prophet, priest, and judge
As discussed in class, what is the OT understanding of justice?
someone stepping in to restore the peace or well-being of the community
Baal is the Canaanite god of:
storms, rain, and fertility
To Jews in Jesus' day, which of the following would have been the most surprising or unacceptable OT image applied to the expected messiah?
suffering servant
Where in Egypt are the sons of Jacob allowed to settle?
the land of Goshen
What perspective is presented in the book of Lamentations? (what people do lamentations mostly come from)
the people who remained behind in Jerusalem after its destruction
tribalism is
unhealthy conflicts between groups
What does Solomon ask God for that pleases God?
wisdom
jacob
young son Issac and Rebekah, stayed home
What name is applied to a fortress within David's new capital, the mountain where the temple will be, the city itself, and the heavenly city?
zion
