Old Testament
The first book of the Bible
Genesis
There were X many disciples of Christ
12
There are X books considered to be the "Minor Prophets."
12
The tree that had cursed roots.
Fig Tree
On the fourth day, what did the Lord create?
The Sun and The Moon
What does Adam mean in Hebrew?
Dust
How many epistles did Paul write?
13!
Name 3 of the Minor Prophets
Any of the following: Amos, Hosea, Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah
We are called to love our neighbors. Which parable exemplifies this message BEST?
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
A notable story in the Bible is the story of the Bleeding Woman. How many years had she bled for before encountering Jesus?
12
The man who stole his father's blessing. What was the name of his brother?
Esau
What is the Great Commission? Quote the scripture
"Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Before being called to deliver a message of judgment to the northern kingdom of Israel, this man was not a professional prophet, but a humble shepherd and a caretaker of sycamore-fig trees.
Amos
The Parable of the Prodigal Son. Explain it
The Parable of the Prodigal Son is about a young man who takes his father's money, wastes it all on bad choices, and comes home expecting punishment, but his father joyfully hugs him and throws a welcome-back party instead. It simply teaches that no matter how much we mess up, God is a loving father who will always forgive and welcome us back when we say we are sorry.
Psalms 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible. How many verses?
176
The final plague of Egypt. Known as ______________
Passover
Peter denied Christ three times. Which animal signified this?
A rooster
Malachi is the final Book of the Old Testament. What does his name translate to?
"My Messenger"
The parable is outlined in Matthew 18
The Parable of the Wandering Sheep
Jehovah Jireh means "The Lord will Provide." Give me another name and its meaning.
El-Shaddai (God Almighty), Yahweh (I AM/Self-Existent), Adonai (Master/Lord), Elohim (The Creator), Rapha (The Lord who Heals).
The first scripture referencing the Holy Spirit.
Genesis 1:2
On the Cross, Christ sacrificed himself for all of us, so that we may have eternal life through him. What verse did he recite from the Old Testament, and what book does it come from?
Psalms 22:1 (NIV)
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish?"
Riddle me this:
My name means "embrace," though I wrestled with grief, Asking why Heaven gave the wicked relief. I was told to engrave what the future would bring, So a runner could read it and let the news ring.
I closed out my burden with a musical plea, A song of Shigionoth for the choir and me.
Habakkuk
Which two parables highlight accountability and faithful stewardship?
Parable of the Talents & the Parable of the Shrewd Manager
Riddle me this
My predecessor brought mercy, though he fled in the belly of a beast, And the wickedest city repented, from the greatest down to the least. But I bring a sequel of sorrow, generations after that day, For that bloodthirsty city returned to its cruel and ruinous way.
I write of a flood overflowing, and chariots crazed in the street, I mock the great "den of the lions," as they face their total defeat. A burden of vengeance and justice, from a jealous and furious Lord, Who finally ends the great empire by fire, by flood, and by sword.
Nahum