Unit 1
How many stories of creation do we have in Genesis?
2
At the start of the Book of Exodus, the Israelites are enslaved in what country?
Egypt
Who is the first king of Israel?
Saul
Which language did Jesus speak primarily?
Aramaic
"In the beginning was the ______, and the _____ was with God, and the ______ was God." (John 1:1)
Word
___________ is the name of the ancient Babylonian story about the creation of the gods, humanity, and the universe
Enuma Elish
Name 3 of the 10 plagues (order not necessary)
Nile to blood; Frogs; Lice; Flies; Death of Cattle & Livestock; Boils & Sores; Hail fire; Locusts; Darkness; Death of the Firstborn
Which king of Israel conquers Jerusalem and establishes it as the political and religious center of the Israelites?
David
Tendency of Jesus to insist that his followers or those who witness his abilities must keep his identity as the Messiah a secret
In the Gospel of John, miracles are called _____
Signs
_______ are fictionalized stories that all cultures and nations have. They are designed to help their people learn about how they came to be, why they are special, and what their religion and values are.
Origin Myths
Who leads the Israelites into the Promised Land?
Joshua
Who is the prophet who anoints the first king of Israel?
Samuel
Jesus' most famous sermon is called _________
The Sermon on the Mount
Name 2 of the major conflicts in the Gospel of John
Light vs. Dark; Faith vs. Unbelief; Truth vs. Falsehood; How God thinks vs. how people think; Unconditional love
God makes His first covenant with _________.
Adam & Eve
What is the name of the woman who hides the Israelite spies in Jericho from enemy soldiers?
Rahab
David gives some advice to his son while on his deathbed. According to David, it's most important that the king ________
Remain faithful to God and the Torah
Lord
In the Gospel of John, who discovers the empty tomb after Jesus is crucified?
Mary Magdalene
Name the Biblical Patriarchs
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph
Exodus comes from the Greek word exodos meaning ______
What does the Feast of Tabernacles celebrate?
The completion of the Temple in Jerusalem and its dedication to God. The spirit of the Lord entering the Temple.
The Gospel of Mary is an example of a ________ Gospel.
Apocryphal
Define 'Christology'