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What does "Jerusalem" mean?
Abode of Peace/City of Peace
100
What is the difference between a contract and a covenant?
God's commitment. (It's personal.)
100
Why was the sacrificial system ineffective?
The repetition of the sacrifices points out their ineffectiveness
100
Name 5 Bible Heroes in the faith chapter.
Abel Enoch Noah Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph Moses Red Sea Crossing Jericho Rahab Gideon Barak Samson Jepthah David Samuel The prophets Us
100
What does the end of Hebrews address?
Many different kinds of relationships
200
Who was Melchizedek?
King of Salem and a priest of God
200
What are the two Greek words that cause a lot of trouble for Biblical translators?
Skene (tent) and hagia (holy or holy place)
200
Knowing God always keeps His promises provides us with what?
Hope
200
How do you show true faith to someone else?
Through your actions.
200
What kind of attitude should you have if you want to help serve others?
An attitude of gratitude.
300
How do you know a priest does not necessarily have to be a Levite?
Melchizedek was a priest and was three generations before Levi was even born.
300
Why was a new covenant needed if God made the first covenant?
Humanity messed up the first covenant.
300
What common feeling helps you begin turning away from God?
Apathy (I don't care) or selfishness (I only care about me)
300
ESSAY: Give the four part expanded definition of "faith."
1. Believer trusts that God exists. 2. Believer trusts that God is a caring God who acts in our best interest. 3. Believer has a willingness to act and follow God even when the destination is not clear. 4. Believer is willing to leave behind the comfortable way of this world – because it is not their home.
300
What is one of the three themes of Hebrews?
1. Superiority of Jesus 2. Boldness and confidence in the Christian life 3. Human responsibility
400
What does the Levitical Priesthood symbolize?
A temporary priesthood based on ancestery.
400
What were the problems of the first covenant?
1. People fail 2. Access to God was limited 3. External ceremonies cannot change the heart
400
Give a one word definition of forgiveness and freedom from guilt. Hint: It starts with a P.
Peace
400
What is the best way to heal a broken heart?
Focus on Christ
400
What does it mean to be a close-knit community that cares for others?
No one in need can escape your interest or concern
500
What does the Melchizedekian priesthood represent?
An eternal priesthood based on character.
500
What solutions did the new covenant provide?
1. Law becomes internal- on the heart 2. Promise that each person would have direct knowledge of God.
500
Why should we meet together for worship?
Answers will vary. =)
500
Contrast Mount Sinai with Mount Zion.
Sinai represents distance from God. Zion represents the ultimate closeness to God.
500
What about a human's personality makes a signficant impact on how their day goes?
A person's beliefs
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