It's All Greek to Me
What is the English translation of the Greek word periasmos?
a. Perfect/mature
b. Trials/temptations
c. Firstfruits
d. Humility/meekness
b. Trials/temptations
Who will fall/fade away according to James 1:10-11 and Proverbs 11:28a?
The rich man/the man that trusts in his riches
Which of these terms refers to the dispersion of the Jews?
a. Parthia
b. Nasa
c. Diaspora
d. Parameno
c. Diaspora
According to 1 Corinthians 13:4a, love is "patient and kind" and is NOT ___________?
a. Shameful
b. Envious/Boastful
c. Impatient
d. Irritable
Envious and/or boastful
Hebrews 11:23-29 focuses on which person of faith?
a. Noah
b. Abraham
c. Jacob
d. Moses
d. Moses
Which memory passage focuses on Christians being teleios?
a. James 1:2-5
b. Hebrews 11:24-26
c. James 2:8-10
d. Joshua 2:8-11
a. James 1:2-5
50 bonus points: What is the English translation of the Greek word
Which of these topics is addressed in James 2:23 and Proverbs 17:17?
a. Wisdom
b. Friendship
c. Telling the Truth
d. Bravery
b. Friendship
Who do we see in 1 Samuel 25 as an example of showing heavenly wisdom?
Abigail
Which section of the study passage says we should be "doers of the word" AND not just "hears only"?
a. James 1:1-18
b. James 1:19-26
c. James 2:1-13
d. James 3:1-18
b. James 1:19-26 (verse 22)
Which person of faith was promised that God would be with him and that he will strike down the Midianites in Judges 6:11-35?
Gideon
What does peirasmos produce in believers according to James 1?
a. hypomone
b. exelko
c. aparche
d. prautes
a. hypomone
For 100 bonus points: give the English definition of both Greek words
According to James 3:2 and Proverbs 21:23, what must we control to show maturity and righteousness?
a. Our Thoughts
b. Our Actions
c. Our Tongue/Words
d. Our Children
Which of these things was NOT part of the traditional early church service?
a. Reading scripture
b. Exhortation/teaching
c. A "love feast"
d. A revelation/interpretation
e. A greeting/holy kiss
f. Sacrifices and money offerings
f. Sacrifices and money offerings
Who received judgment for his mercilessness in Judges 1:4-7?
a. Edom
b. Agag
c. Adonaibezek
d. Jacob
c. Adonaibezek
Which two people of faith are mentioned in James 2:14-29?
According to your study passage, we are NOT supposed to prosōpolēmpsia. What does that mean?
a. We should not focus on earthly wisdom
b. We should not just be hearers, but also doers of the word
c. We should not be quick to speak
d. We should not show favoritism/partiality
d. We should not show favoritism/partiality
James 2:11 and Proverbs 6:16-17 both warn against what sin?
Murder (hands that shed innocent blood)
Where was James's audience living during the writing of the study book?
The Roman Empire
In which two chapters of Genesis does it say that Abraham was justified by his faith AND by his works?
Chapters 15 and 22
According to 1 Kings 4:29, 33, who was educated in biology/God's creations?
a. Hiram/Huram
b. Solomon
c. Ezra
d. The Sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun
b. Solomon
According to James 2:21, through Christ we are ___________?
a. dikaioo
b. pistis
c. parameno
d. emphytos
a. dikaioo
150 bonus points: What is the English definition?
James 1:27 and Proverbs 15:25 both talk about caring for people. Who specifically do they both say to care for?
Widows
In cross-references like Exodus 18:13-16 and Matthew 16:19-22, what two ideas do we see contrasted?
a. Darkness/light
b. Things of Satan/Things of God
c. Earthly/Heavenly wisdom
d. Earthly/Heavenly riches
c. Earthly/Heavenly wisdom
In Luke 19:1-10, who was NOT shown mercy but others, but then was shown mercy by Jesus?
Zacchaeus
Who was faithful in doing good works and helping the poor in Acts 9:36?
a. Paul
b. Peter
c. Lydia
d. Tabitha/Dorcus
e. Jesus
d. Tabitha/Dorcus