History
He was the King of Judah who came after David, his son
This Law dictates how Israelite men were meant to shave
The Law of no shaving or trimming
(Lev. 19:27)
This gospel book is the longest by word count.
As Iron Sharpens Iron --
One person sharpens another
27:17
This is the biblical Greek word for unconditional love:
A. Eros
B. Agape
C. Philia
D. Storge
Agape
Abraham, Father of Israel, came from this ancient civilization:
A. Egypt
B. Assyria
C. Canaan
D. Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia (The great city-state of Ur)
This Law dictates integrity and purity even in the clothes that the Israelites wore, telling them how to make their clothes
The Law against mixing Fabrics
(Deut. 22:11)
This gospel book is written like a newspaper article.
What is Mark?
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise -- ______ and _______
1:7
This is the meaning of Shalom
What is the Hebrew word for Peace and Wholeness
This is the traditionally accepted height of Goliath
What is over 9 feet tall?
(6 cubits and a span)
The Bird's Nest rule says if you find a nest along your path, you may take the eggs and any chicks but you must leave:
What is the mother bird so she may reproduce?
(Deut. 22:6-7)
Matthew has these 5 women named in Jesus' ancestry:
A. Sarah, Rachel, Bathsheba, Esther, and Mary
B. Eve, Hannah, Ruth, Rachel, and Mary
C. Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary
D. Rebekah, Rachel, Rahab, Bathsheba, and Mary
What is C:
Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary
(Matthew 1:1-16)
_______ -- goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall
Pride
16:18
This comes from "Hamartia", which is the original Greek word and means "an arrow missing center".
What is Sin?
This is the name of Jesus' hometown
Nazareth
(Bethlehem was where he was born)
This Law dictates how Israelites were to eat their meat - particularly about the way it is prepared
The Law against eating blood
(Lev. 7:26-27)
Matthew and Luke are known for their unique parables, but Mark has this 1 parable that is not in any of the other gospels:
A. The Prodigal Son
B. The Growing Seed
C. The Good Samaritan
D. The Laborers in the Vineyard
What is B:
The Parable of the Growing Seed (and its mystery)
Mark 4:26-29
The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the --
Consequences
18:21
Mentioned throughout the New Testament, but only twice in Matthew, its Greek translation is "ekklesia"
The Church
("the Called-Out Ones)
What is Samaria?
(which is why the "Good Samaritan" story was so important - it tried to end a 1,000 year old feud)
Israelites had to install this housing feature on every roof that was constructed without exception
What is a railing (or "parapet")?
(Deut. 22:8)
The gospel records many miracles, but this miracle is unique to the book of John:
A. Feeding the 5,000
B. Healing the Blind Man
C. Exorcising the Boy with an Evil Spirit
D. Turning Water into Wine
What is D:
Jesus turns the water into wine for the wedding at Cana
(John 2:1-11)
On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found but a rod is for the back of one who --
Lacks Sense
10:13
Its English translation means "Mankind" or "Humanity"
Adam
(אָדָם)