Law
Which of these books contains many of Israel’s laws?
-Joshua -Leviticus
-Ruth -Esther
Leviticus
What does the term “judge” refer to in the Old Testament?
Someone who rules, governs, & leads Israel
In the Old Testament, Esther became a what?
A Queen
What Old Testament figure was sold into slavery by his own brothers?
Joseph
In the Old Testament, there were predictions that a new & better “testament”/ “covenant” would one day come. True or False?
True
What does the term “Law” or “Torah” mean in Hebrew?
Teaching and/or Instruction
Who was Israel’s first king?
Saul
Nehemiah rebuilt the walls of what city?
Jerusalem
What does the term “prophet” refer to in the Old Testament?
A spokesperson for God
Which theme appears frequently throughout the Old Testament & foreshadows how Jesus would come to forgive our sins?
Humanity turning from God & God’s patience towards sin
According to Scripture, who wrote the “Law” section of the Old Testament?
Moses
During the period of the “Judges”, Israel repeatedly did what? (How did they behave? Hint: think "cycles")
Cycled between obedience & rebellion
What was the name of the prophet who challenged the prophets of the pagan god Baal?
Elijah
How is God often described in the Old Testament?
"Compassionate" & “Slow to anger”
“Just” & “Faithful”
“Holy” & “All-powerful”
What is the name of the Jewish festival that celebrates the deliverance of Israel from slavery & foreshadows Jesus' sacrifice?
Passover
In the Old Testament Law, being “unclean” was always the same as “sinning” or “doing something morally wrong”. True or False?
False
Who is the only female judge mentioned in the Old Testament?
Deborah
Which king of Israel was known for finding the book of the Law and enacting reforms in the Kingdom of Israel?
Josiah
Who were some of the primary figures in the Old Testament?
Joseph, David, Ruth, Deborah, Noah, Adam, Eve, Moses, Esther, etc.
In God's promise to Abraham & his descendants, who does God say will be blessed through/benefit from this promise?
Every nation/the whole world
What does the Old Testament call the first 10 “rules” written in the Law?
The 10 Commandments
Who was the prophet who anointed David & Saul as king of Israel?
Samuel
Ezra was primarily a what?
A Scribe & a Priest
What are the literary divisions of the Old Testament? (More named = more points!)
Law, History, Poetry, Major Prophets, & Minor Prophets
Give at least one example of a story, character, or passage from the Old Testament that points to the coming of Jesus & the New Covenant. Explain how they connect.
I'll judge it!