Old Testament Knowledge
In which book of the old testament can you find the 10 commandments?
Exodus
Who is the second most mentioned man in the bible?
King David -- he is mentioned 1118 times in the bible, making him the second most mentioned man behind only Jesus
Which type of stories did Jesus use to teach his disciples?
Parables
What are the first 5 books of the bible known as?
The Torah
What is the name of the type of study we are doing this year and which book are we focusing on?
Inductive study; Philippians
Which prophet challenged the prophets of Baal to a contest on mount carmel to demonstrate the power of the true God?
Elijah
What is the longest book in the bible and how many chapters does it have?
Psalms (150 chapters)
What bit Paul while he was shipwrecked on the island of Malta?
A snake
How many total books are in the bible?
66 books (39 old, 27 new)
What is the first step of doing the inductive study?
Answering 5W 1H
who, what, when, where, why, how
What event does the festival of Passover commemorate in the Old Testament?
The Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt
What is the shortest verse in the bible?
“Jesus wept” (john 11:35)
On what day did the Holy Spirit descend on the apostles in the form of tongues of fire?
The day of pentecost
What is the significance of the number 40 in the bible, and can you provide an example of its occurrence
Often symbolizes a period of testing or preparation;
e.g. Jesus spends 40 days in the wilderness, 40 yrs of Israelites wandering, 40 days flood of noah…
What does Paul mean by "to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21)?
Living for Christ and finding gain in death because of union with Him.
What is the significance of the Ark of the Covenant, and where was it kept in the Tabernacle?
It symbolized God's presence; it was kept in the Holy of Holies.
Only book in the bible that does not mention God
Esther
Who asked John the baptist’s head on a platter?
Salome
How is the importance of wisdom depicted in the book of Proverbs?
In Proverbs, wisdom is presented as essential for leading a righteous life and for making wise decisions.
In Philippians 2, Paul encourages believers to have the same mindset as Christ. What specific actions and qualities does he highlight in describing Christ's attitude, and how does this relate to Christian living?
Emptying Christ Himself, taking on the form of a servant, and humbling Himself to the point of death on the cross? Paul encourages believers to adopt this mindset, emphasizing humility, service, and sacrificial love in Christian living.
In the book of Daniel, which king saw the writing on the wall during a feast and sought Daniel’s interpretation?
Belshazzar
How many books in the bible are not divided into chapters?
5 -- obadiah, philemon, 2 john, 3 john, jude
Of the 27 books in the new testament, how many have been attributed to the apostle paul?
14
Describe the structure of a typical psalm and provide an example of a well-known psalm
Psalms often include praise, lament, and thanksgiving; e.g., Psalm 23, known as the Shepherd's Psalm
Why did Paul use "work out your own salvation" instead of "work for"?
Paul emphasizes the idea that believers are actively living out and applying the principles of their salvation, recognizing it as a gift from God. This phrase highlights the cooperative effort between believers and God in the process of sanctification, where they play a role in obedience and application while understanding that salvation itself is a gracious gift, not something earned through human effort.