1 Kings 1-5
Who advised Bathsheba to speak to King David about Solomon becoming king?
Nathan (1 Kings 1:11–13)
During which two kings’ reigns did Amos prophesy?
Uzziah king of Judah and Jeroboam II king of Israel. (Amos 1:1)
What is the “more excellent way”?
Love. (1 Corinthians 12:31)
Who did Paul send to the Philippians to encourage them?
Timothy (Philippians 2:19)
What prophet was told to cut off his hair and scatter a third of it in the wind?
Ezekiel (Ezekiel 5:2)
What happened to Shimei after he left Jerusalem?
He was executed for breaking Solomon’s command. (1 Kings 2:44–46)
What repeated phrase shows Israel’s stubbornness?
“Yet you did not return to Me.” (Amos 4:6, 8, 9, 10, 11)
Why were some Corinthians weak, sick, or dying?
Because they took the Lord’s Supper in an unworthy manner. (1 Corinthians 11:29–30)
What does Paul say he does every time he remembers the Philippians?
He gives thanks and prays with joy. (Philippians 1:3–4)
What epistle compares false teachers to rainless clouds blown about by the wind?
Jude (Jude 12)
How many officials did Solomon have over all Israel?
Twelve district governors (1 Kings 4:7)
What did God remind Israel He had done for them?
Brought them out of Egypt and destroyed the Amorites. (Amos 2:9–10)
What is the gospel Paul preached?
Christ died, was buried, and rose again. And that He appeared to Cephas and then to the 12. (1 Corinthians 15:1–5)
What does Paul say he has learned in all circumstances?
To be content. (Philippians 4:11)
What prophet had a vision of the four winds lashing the surface of the oceans?
Daniel (Daniel 7:2)
Whom did Solomon marry early in his reign?
Pharaoh’s daughter (1 Kings 3:1)
Why was Judah judged?
For rejecting the Lord’s law and following lies. (Amos 2:4)
Why are spiritual gifts given?
For the common good of the church. (1 Corinthians 12:7)
What does Paul urge Euodia and Syntyche to do?
Agree in the Lord. (Philippians 4:2)
Who had a dream about a statue that crumbled into dust that was driven away by the wind?
Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 2:35)
How many songs did Solomon compose?
1,005 (1 Kings 4:32)
What phrase introduces each judgment against the nations?
“For three sins, even for four…” Scripture: Amos 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 13
Why should Christians imitate Paul?
Because Paul imitates Christ. (1 Corinthians 11:1 )
What does Paul say he has not yet done?
Attained perfection or arrived at his goal. (Philippians 3:12
What prophet experienced a furious wind that split the hills and shattered the rocks?
Elijah (1 Kings 19:11)
Why did Solomon remove Abiathar from being priest?
For supporting Adonijah (1 Kings 2:26–27)
Why does God say He will punish Israel?
Because they were chosen and therefore accountable. (Amos 3:2)
Why did Paul decide to stay in Ephesus for a while?
Because a great and effective door for ministry had opened to him, even though there were many adversaries. (1 Corinthians 16:9)
How did Jesus demonstrate humility?
By taking the form of a servant and becoming obedient to death. (Philippians 2:7–8)
What Old Testament book speaks of life as “chasing after the wind”?
Ecclesiastes (Chapters 1&2)
What was the purpose of the Passover? (ongoing festival)
To be a reminder, a lasting ordinance, to future generations of what the Lord had done for them. (Exodus 12:24-27)