Identity of Prophets
What does the Hebrew word “Nabi” mean?
A. Seer,
B. Judge,
C. One who speaks,
D. Man of God
C. One who speaks
What is one characteristic of a prophet chosen by God?
A. Power,
B. Righteous character,
C. Intelligence,
D. Wealth
B. Righteous character
Who led the people during the Conquest of Canaan?
A. Moses,
B. Aaron,
C. Joshua,
D. Samuel
C. Joshua
What makes the Book of Obadiah unique among the prophetic books of the Old Testament?
A. It was written in Aramaic
B. It is the longest book in the Old Testament
C. It contains no mention of God
D. It is the shortest book in the Old Testament
D. It is the shortest book in the Old Testament
Q: Which prophet’s book says “For to us a child is born…”?
A. Jeremiah,
B. Isaiah,
C. Zephaniah,
D. Malachi
B. Isaiah
According to Greek, a prophet is one who speaks on behalf of ___.
A. Himself,
B. Another,
C. Kings,
D. The Spirit
B. Another
What is the standard Old Testament phrase used to describe prophets after Moses?
A. Prophet of Israel,
B. Servant of the Lord,
C. Man of God,
D. Watchman
B. Servant of the Lord
What major event happened during the Fall of the Northern Kingdom?
A. Temple rebuilt,
B. Samaria falls to Assyria,
C. Exile to Babylon,
D. Return to Judah
B. Samaria falls to Assyria
Which prophet used symbolism and parables to communicate God’s message?
A. Jeremiah,
B. Daniel,
C. Isaiah,
D. Ezekiel
D. Ezekiel
Which prophet prophesied about the outpouring of the Holy Spirit?
A. Haggai,
B. Joel,
C. Hosea,
D. Obadiah
B. Joel
What are two common ways prophecies were received?
A. Scripture & Law,
B. Dreams & Visions,
C. Visions & Parables,
D. Dreams & Sacrifices
B. Dreams & Visions
What does the name Malachi mean?
A. Servant of God,
B. Messenger of Hope,
C. My Messenger,
D. One who sees
C. My Messenger
Which prophets were active during the return from Babylonian exile?
A. Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi,
B. Isaiah, Joel, Amos,
C. Ezekiel, Nahum, Zephaniah,
D. Jeremiah, Daniel, Micah
A. Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
Which prophet's book includes the prophecy of Christ being born in Bethlehem?
A. Amos,
B. Micah,
C. Zechariah,
D. Joel
B. Micah
Which prophet’s message includes Christ’s triumphal entry and betrayal?
A. Isaiah,
B. Zephaniah,
C. Zechariah,
D. Daniel
C. Zechariah
How many prophecies of Jesus are found in the Old Testament?
A. Over 100,
B. Over 200,
C. Over 300,
D. Over 400
C. Over 300
Which title describes a prophet’s responsibility to warn and protect God's people?
A. Counselor,
B. Messenger,
C. Judge,
D. Watchman
D. Watchman
What was the primary prophetic theme during the Period of the Judges?
A. Rebuilding,
B. Conquest,
C. Cycle of sin and deliverance,
D. Peace
C. Cycle of sin and deliverance
Which Minor Prophet called out Israel’s hypocritical worship?
A. Amos,
B. Joel,
C. Hosea,
D. Nahum
A. Amos
Which prophet portrays Christ as the faithful husband?
A. Hosea,
B. Amos,
C. Micah,
D. Nahum
A. Hosea
What term describes prophecies with both short-term and long-term fulfillment?
A. Dual Fulfillment,
B. Double Visions,
C. Twofold Truth,
D. Prophetic Echo
A. Dual Fulfillment
According to Ezekiel 3:17, what is the prophet instructed to do?
A. Preach to nations,
B. Deliver laws,
C. Warn Israel,
D. Build altars
C. Warn Israel
Who were prophets in the Divided Kingdom in Israel and Judah respectively?
A. Amos & Obadiah,
B. Elijah & Isaiah,
C. Isaiah, Amos,
D. Daniel & Micah
C. Isaiah, Amos
What makes a prophet “Major” or “Minor”?
A. Importance,
B. Audience size,
C. Number of miracles,
D. Book length
D. Book length
Which book refers to the “Sun of Righteousness” and a “messenger before Me”?
A. Isaiah,
B. Jeremiah,
C. Zephaniah,
D. Malachi
D. Malachi
What symbolic act in Isaiah’s vision demonstrates the removal of iniquity?
A. Pouring of water on his head
B. A live coal touching his lips
C. The opening of a scroll
D. A dove landing on him
B. A live coal touching his lips
What is the significance of Miriam’s song in Exodus 15:20-21 in Coptic liturgical tradition?
A. It is used during Easter liturgy
B. It is the basis of the First Hoos of Midnight Praises
C. It is sung only during Lent
D. It was removed from modern liturgies
B. It is the basis of the First Hoos of Midnight Praises
Although Miriam did not prophesy directly about the Messiah, how does her role point toward New Testament themes?
A. By being the mother of Jesus
B. Through her acts of healing
C. Through her song of deliverance that prefigures salvation through Christ
D. Through her preaching in the temple
C. Through her song of deliverance that prefigures salvation through Christ
What is the meaning of the name “Isaiah” in Hebrew?
A. God is Love
B. The Lord is Justice
C. Yahweh is Salvation
D. The Chosen One
C. Yahweh is Salvation
Isaiah 6 is the first time which angelic order is mentioned in the Bible?
A. Cherubim
B. Archangels
C. Seraphim
D. Thrones
C. Seraphim
How did God address Jeremiah’s concern about his youth?
A. Told him to wait
B. Told him to speak only to children
C. Assured him He would be with him and give him words
D. Appointed a helper for him
C. Assured him He would be with him and give him words
What is the triple praise “Holy, Holy, Holy” a reflection of, and where is it used in the Coptic Church?
A. The Three Days of Jonah – in the Doxology
B. The Trinity – in the St. Basil Liturgy
C. The Nativity – in the Agpeya
D. The Pentecost – in the Gospel Responses
B. The Trinity – in the St. Basil Liturgy
How does Isaiah 7:14 foretell the virgin birth of Christ?
A. By describing a child raised in the wilderness
B. By stating “a virgin shall conceive and bear a son”
C. By predicting a birth under a star
D. By mentioning Bethlehem
B. By stating “a virgin shall conceive and bear a son”
How does Isaiah’s prophecy about the cornerstone relate to Christ?
A. Christ is the High Priest
B. Christ will be a prince
C. Christ is the tried stone, rejected by builders
D. Christ will be a new Moses
C. Christ is the tried stone, rejected by builders
Why is Jeremiah called “the Weeping Prophet”?
A. He cried when he saw the Red Sea
B. He wept during the building of the Temple
C. He sorrowed over Israel's sins and exile
D. He wrote the Book of Tears
C. He sorrowed over Israel's sins and exile
Which Psalm did Peter cite in Acts 2 to explain the Resurrection?
A. Psalm 110
B. Psalm 16
C. Psalm 2
D. Psalm 3
B. Psalm 16
Which empire fell during Jeremiah’s time?
A. Babylonian Empire
B. Assyrian Empire
C. Roman Empire
D. Egyptian Empire
B. Assyrian Empire
What event during Jeremiah’s time led to Daniel and the three youths’ exile?
A. Roman occupation
B. Fall of Samaria
C. Babylonian capture of Jerusalem
D. Building of Solomon’s Temple
C. Babylonian capture of Jerusalem
What does Jeremiah 31:31-34 say about the new covenant?
A. It would be written on stone
B. It would be sealed with animal sacrifice
C. It would be written on hearts and minds
D. It would only apply to Levites
C. It would be written on hearts and minds
Which Psalm prophesied Christ being pierced?
A. Psalm 1
B. Psalm 23
C. Psalm 22
D. Psalm 91
C. Psalm 22
What does Micah 6:8 say the Lord requires?
A. Prayer and fasting
B. Tithing and sacrifice
C. Justice, mercy, and humility
D. Singing and dancing
C. Justice, mercy, and humility
What event led to David being chosen as king?
A. His priestly lineage
B. His victory over the Amalekites
C. His being the firstborn of Jesse
D. His anointing by Samuel as a man after God’s heart
D. His anointing by Samuel as a man after God’s heart
How does David foreshadow Jesus?
A. By being sinless
B. By being a carpenter
C. By being a king and prophet from the line of Judah
D. By being crucified
C. By being a king and prophet from the line of Judah
Micah is known for a strong focus on what theme?
A. Temple sacrifice
B. Prophetic dreams
C. Social justice and humility
D. Angelic visions
C. Social justice and humility
According to Micah 5:2, where would the Messiah be born?
A. Nazareth
B. Jerusalem
C. Bethlehem
D. Galilee
C. Bethlehem
According to St. Augustine, how are the Old and New Testaments related?
A. The Old replaces the New
B. The New ignores the Old
C. The New lies hidden in the Old; the Old is revealed in the New
D. They are unrelated
C. The New lies hidden in the Old; the Old is revealed in the New
What Old Testament prophecy did John fulfill according to Isaiah 40:3?
A. “Behold, a virgin shall conceive”
B. “Prepare the way of the Lord”
C. “Out of Egypt I called My Son”
D. “A star shall arise in the East”
B. “Prepare the way of the Lord”
Why is John the Baptist considered a bridge between the Old and New Testaments?
A. He wrote both testaments
B. He lived during the Roman Empire
C. He baptized Jesus and fulfilled OT prophecy
D. He spoke Greek and Hebrew
C. He baptized Jesus and fulfilled OT prophecy
How does “Behold the Lamb of God” relate to Jesus?
A. It shows He is a prophet
B. It shows He will be king
C. It shows He is the sacrificial offering for sin
D. It shows He will baptize
C. It shows He is the sacrificial offering for sin
What is the meaning of John’s prophecy about the winnowing fan and fire?
A. Agricultural blessings
B. Final judgment separating righteous and wicked
C. A new temple in Jerusalem
D. A call to travel east
B. Final judgment separating righteous and wicked