Genesis
God originally makes His covenant with whom?
Abram/Abraham
From where and to where was Israel going during the exile?
From Egypt, to Israel (the promised land)
Who is the first king of Israel?
Saul
God says to Israel, "be faithful and be ______; be unfaithful and be ______"
Blessed, cursed
Which book never mentions God by name?
Ruth
How does Israel end up in slavery?
Joseph's brothers were jealous and sold him to Egyptian slave traders
Why does God make Israel wander for 40 years in the desert?
They didn't trust him, wanted to go back to slavery in Egypt
Who led Israel out of Egypt?
Moses
What is man's fatal character trait?
Selfishness/pride
What's the name for the first 5 books of the Bible?
The Pentateuch or Torah
Joseph and his brothers become what?
The 12 tribes of Israel
Where does God's presence reside in the desert?
Mount Sinai, then the Ark of the Covenant
Why did Israel ask for a king?
They wanted to be like other nations
Why are there so many Old Testament laws?
To show that it's impossible to live up to God's perfection -- only Jesus could do that.
What's the difference between a promise and a covenant?
A promise is one way, and a covenant is two ways
Why does God not destroy the world with the flood?
Noah reminds him of His covenant
Who were the two prophets during exile?
Moses and Joshua
Israel's leaders went from ____ to ____ to ____
Prophets, judges, kings
Why are the stories about people's failures included?
To teach us, and to show us that God uses broken people for His purposes
Islam stems from which OT figure?
Ishmael, Abraham's child with Sarah's servant
Why does all the family lineage matter?
It is the (prophesied) family lineage of Jesus
What happens on Mount Sinai?
Moses encounters God, writes the 10 Commandments
What happened with each judge that led Israel?
They got more and more sinful
Why does God bless David, even when he messes up?
He humbles himself and repents
What is the Shema?
What Israel recited daily - the Lord alone is God, love Him with all your heart, soul, and strength