Categories
Is Genesis considered law, history, wisdom, major prophet or minor prophet?
Law
Who was the first woman?
How many days did God take to make everything?
6 days
In 2 Samuel 7, David was promised that the throne of His kingdom would be established for ever and ever. How does this promise fit into the larger narrative of the Bible?
Jesus is a descendant of David, and His Kingdom is forever.
(100pts E.C. also, this promise is a fulfillment to the promise given to Abraham)
Esther
Esther becomes queen and defeats Haman’s evil plot
What category is Ruth?
History
Abram or Abraham
How many people where on the ark?
8
How does Ruth fit into the larger redemptive story of the Bible?
She is in the line of David and Christ.
Judges
God punishes sin
Israel cycles through sin, judgement, repentance, and salvation.
Israel goes from bad to worse to worst
Because people did what was right in their own eyes.
List the books categorized as law
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
What was Rehoboam known for?
He was the king after Solomon who rejected the advice of the elders and cause the kingdom of Israel to be split into the kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
On which day of creation did God make the Sun, Moon, and stars?
How does Leviticus fit into the larger redemptive story of the Bible?
It teaches us about holiness, and how make propper distinctions. And without holiness, no one will see the Lord (Heb 12:14).
1&2 Chronicles
Family tree: (kings Jesse and priests Aaron)
Summary of messiah
Two-part book: hope in the past pointing to the future.
Positive stories of David and his line (no northern kings).
Ends with the return from exile.
Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
Who was Elimelech?
Husband of Naomi
Which OT book is this verse from:
I am the rose of Sharon,
And the lily of the valley.
Song of Solomon
How does Deuteronomy fit into the larger redemptive story of the Bible?
Deuteronomy is a covenant. It gives background and helps us understand what it means to be in a covenant relationship with God. This is important for understanding the new covenant.
Psalms
Organized new torah (teaching) praise and lament. Written prayers.
Themes: Law and messianic kingdom. 5 books. Full range of human emotion.
How many of the major prophets have an "i" in the name of their book?
All of them
Who prayed the prayer that begins like this:
“My heart rejoices in the LORD;
My horn is exalted in the LORD.
I smile at my enemies,
Because I rejoice in Your salvation."
Hannah
What plague did God put on Egypt after the plague of boils?
Hail
How does Balaam fit into the larger redemptive story of the Bible?
Balaam prophesied about the star which later revealed the birth place of the messiah to the wisemen.
1&2 Samuel
1 Samuel:
Birth of Samuel
Samuel is prophet priest
Saul is king
David and goliath
Saul tries to kill David
David hides in caves
Saul dies by his own hand
2 Samuel:
David is anointed king of Judah/Isboseth is king of Israel
God’s covenant with David
Ark is brought to Jerusalem
David and Bathsheba
Family falls apart
Census
David picks a spot for the temple