Romans
This apostle wrote the letter to the Romans
Paul (Romans 1:1)
The Preacher says there is nothing new under this
A: The sun (Eccl. 1:9)
Who was Esther's older cousin and guardian?
Mordecai (Esther 2:7)
To what animal is the Servant compared as he goes silently to his death?
A lamb (Isa. 53:7)
How many books are in the Old Testament?
39 books
The wages of sin is this, but the gift of God is eternal life.
Death (Romans 6:23)
The book's final conclusion: Fear God and keep ___.
His commandments (Eccl. 12:13)
What did the king extend toward Esther to spare her life?
His golden scepter (Esther 5:2)
Who was Isaiah's father?
Amoz (Isa. 1:1)
What is the longest book in the New Testament?
Luke
According to Romans 3, all people have done this.
Sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23)
A cord of three strands is not quickly ___.
Broken (Eccl. 4:12)
Who was the king of Persia in the book of Esther?
King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) (Esther 1:1)
What nation does Isaiah chapter 13 pronounce judgment against?
Babylon (Isa. 13:1)
What was the first plague God sent on Egypt?
Water turned to blood (Exod. 7:20)
In Romans 9, Paul names these two brothers — one chosen, one not — as an example of God's sovereign
Jacob and Esau (Romans 9:13)
The Preacher uses this insect to say a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
Dead flies (Eccl. 10:1)
Why couldn't the king simply cancel Haman's edict against the Jews?
Persian law was irrevocable (Esther 8:8)
What does Isaiah say about the government of the coming child?
It will be on his shoulders (Isa. 9:6)
Which prophet was taken to heaven in a chariot of fire without dying?
Elijah (2 Kings 2:11)
That in all things God works for the good of those who love Him and are called according to this.
His purpose (Romans 8:28)
The Preacher says he made great works: houses, vineyards, gardens, pools — but then looked at all his hands had done and called it all this.
Vanity and striving after wind (Eccl. 2:4-11)
What is theologically notable about the book of Esther compared to every other book of the Bible?
God is never mentioned
What phrase does Isaiah repeatedly use to mock idols that have mouths but cannot speak?
They cannot save themselves (Isa. 44:17; 46:7)
What was the name of the first Christian martyr stoned to death in Acts?
Stephen (Acts 7:59)