Bible Basics
Torah, History, Wisdom, Prophets
What are the four major sections of the Old Testament?
This character said, “Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past or since you have spoken to your servant, but I am slow of speech and of tongue.”
Who is "Moses"? (Exodus 4:10).
A bird's eye view and an on-the-ground view of creation.
What are Genesis 1 and 2?
Moses' sister, a prophet who helps lead Israel out of Egypt.
Who is "Miriam"?
The successor of Moses.
Who is Joshua?
"Rule" or "Measuring Stick." The Bible is a fixed amount (measurement) of books.
What is..."canon"?
This character said: "Did God really say, 'you shall not eat from any tree in the garden'?"
Who is the "serpent"? (Genesis 3:1).
Ancestral History
What is Genesis 12-50 called?
This is done to show that the gods of the Egyptians are nothing.
Why does God bring 10 plagues upon Egypt?
What is Joshua 1:9?
"Without Error."
What is..."inerrant"?
This character said: "Who is the Lord that I should obey him?"
Who is "Pharaoh"? (Exodus 5:2).
All of the background information (author, audience, time, place, setting, culture) that inform or change the meaning of the text.
What is "historical context"?
Moses' brother, a prophet, whom God uses to speak for Moses.
Who is "Aaron"?
Conquest Narrative.
What is the genre of Joshua?
When one part of the Bible intentionally connects (through quotations or allusions) to another part of of the Bible.
Example: Genesis 1:1 and John 1:1 both start with, "In the beginning," referring to the beginning of the world.
What is cross-referencing (or, hyperlinking)?
Who said: "As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD"?
Who is "Joshua"? (Joshua 24:15).
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph
Who are the four major figures (or, patriarchs) in Genesis 12-50?
In Egyptian, this word means "child," and in Hebrew it means "of the water."
What does the name "Moses" mean?
The Israelite man who took silver from Jericho against the command of God and died for it.
Who is Achan?
"What the Bible means" and "What the Bible means for me."
What is "interpretation" and "application"?
This character said, "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."
Who is "Joseph"? (Genesis 15:20).
El-Roi, the God who sees.
What does Hagar name God?
A person's particular guiding purpose that finds expression throughout the various aspects of their life.
What is "Missional Calling"?
The Crimson Chord.
How is Christ prefigured in the story of Rahab?
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What is the symbol of salvation for Rahab and her household?