ISAAC AND REBEKAH
What did God tell Rebekah about her sons as they struggled in her womb?
"The older will serve the younger"
Who was Joseph's father?
Jacob
What was Stephen's primary role in the early church?
a deacon, chosen for serving the community, especially widows.
What did Solomon ask God for when God appeared to him in a dream?
Wisdom to guide his people.
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
For what did Esau sell his birthright?
A bowl of lentil stew (pottage)
Why did his brothers hate him?
Their father loved Joseph most
What remarkable qualities did Stephen possess?
He was "full of the Spirit and wisdom"
What famous test of wisdom did Solomon pass involving two women and a baby?
He identified the true mother by offering to split the baby, and the real mother showed mercy
Who followed a star to find Jesus?
The Magi
Why did Rebekah help Jacob trick Isaac?
She knew God's promise that Jacob would be the heir, overriding Esau.
What did the brothers do to Joseph?
Threw him in a pit, then sold him to Ishmaelite traders.
What did Stephen perform among the people?
Great wonders and signs.
Who was Solomon's mother?
Bathsheba
What was Jesus' first recorded miracle?
Turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana.
What did Jacob do after getting the blessing?
He fled to his uncle Laban's
Who bought Joseph in Egypt?
Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh.
What did Stephen see in his heavenly vision during his trial?
The glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
What caused Solomon to turn away from God in his later years?
Idolatry, brought about by his foreign wives who worshipped other gods
What was the amount of money Judas obtained to betray Jesus?
30 pieces of silver.
How long was Rebekah barren before having children?
20 years.
What happened in Potiphar's house?
Potiphar's wife framed him for attempted assault, leading to his imprisonment.
Who was present and consented to Stephen's death?
Saul of Tarsus (later Paul).
Which books of the Bible are traditionally attributed to Solomon?
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon
When Jesus died the veil in the temple tore from top to bottom what was the meaning of this?
New access to God.