The Humbling of a King
Question 1:
What was Nebuchadnezzar’s dream about in Daniel 4?
A) A giant eagle
B) A great tree
C) A burning furnace
D) A lion with wings
B) A great tree
Scripture: Daniel 4:10-12
"I saw, and behold, a tree in the midst of the earth, and its height was great."
Question: How long did Nebuchadnezzar’s period of humbling last according to the vision?
A) Three years
B) Seven years
C) Forty days
D) One year
Answer: B) Seven years
Scripture: Daniel 4:16
"Let his heart be changed from that of a man, let him be given the heart of a beast, and let seven times pass over him."
Question 1: In Genesis 37, Joseph has a dream where his brothers' sheaves bow down to his sheaf. What does this dream symbolize?
A) The rise of Israel's prosperity
B) Joseph's future dominance over his brothers
C) A warning of famine
D) The coming destruction of Egypt
Answer: B) Joseph's future dominance over his brothers
Scripture: Genesis 37:7
"There we were, binding sheaves in the field. Then, behold, my sheaf arose and also stood upright; and indeed your sheaves stood all around and bowed down to my sheaf."
Question 1: In Daniel 3, how did God protect Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the fiery furnace?
A) He sent Jesus to protect them
B) He caused the fire to burn out instantly
C) He made their clothes resistant to the flames
D) He made the furnace cold
Answer: A) He sent Jesus to protect them
Scripture: Daniel 3:25
"Look! I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire; and they are not hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God."
Question 1: In Daniel 4, King Nebuchadnezzar’s pride leads to his downfall. What does he boast about before his fall?
A) His wealth
B) His military victories
C) His power and the greatness of his kingdom
D) His ability to predict the future
Answer: C) His power and the greatness of his kingdom
Scripture: Daniel 4:30
"The king spoke, saying, 'Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for a royal dwelling by my mighty power and for the honor of my majesty?'"
Question 2: According to the vision in Daniel 4, what happened to the tree representing Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom?
A) It was uprooted and thrown into the sea
B) Its leaves withered and its branches were cut off
C) It was cut down, leaving only a stump bound with iron
D) It was moved to another land
Answer: C) It was cut down, leaving only a stump bound with iron
Scripture: Daniel 4:14-15
"He cried aloud and said thus: 'Chop down the tree and cut off its branches; strip off its leaves and scatter its fruit. Let the beasts get out from under it, and the birds from its branches. Nevertheless leave the stump and roots in the earth.'"
Question 2: Who specifically decreed the fall of the tree in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream?
A) The prophet Daniel
B) The angel of the Lord
C) A watcher (an angelic being) from heaven
D) Nebuchadnezzar’s advisors
Answer: C) A watcher (an angelic being) from heaven
Scripture: Daniel 4:13
"I saw in the visions of my head while on my bed, and there was a watcher, a holy one, coming down from heaven."
Question 2: In Daniel 2, King Nebuchadnezzar dreams of a statue made of different materials. What does the statue represent?
A) The downfall of Jerusalem
B) The rise and fall of earthly kingdoms
C) The prosperity of Babylon
D) The ten plagues of Egypt
Answer: B) The rise and fall of earthly kingdoms
Scripture: Daniel 2:38-39
"You are this head of gold. But after you shall arise another kingdom inferior to yours; then another, a third kingdom of bronze, which shall rule over all the earth."
Question 2: In Esther 4, what is the immediate action that Queen Esther takes when she learns of Haman’s plot against the Jews?
A) She writes a letter to the king
B) She fasts and prays
C) She seeks advice from Mordecai
D) She hides with her people
Answer: B) She fasts and prays
Scripture: Esther 4:16
"Go, gather all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me; neither eat nor drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will fast likewise. And so I will go to the king, which is against the law; and if I perish, I perish!"
Question 2: In Proverbs 16:18, it is written that pride goes before something. What is it that follows pride?
A) Humility
B) A fall
C) Honor
D) A blessing
Answer: B) A fall
Scripture: Proverbs 16:18
"Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall."
Question 3: In Daniel 2, Nebuchadnezzar’s dream involved a statue made of various materials. What was the third specific material of the statue?
A) Gold
B) Silver
C) Bronze
D) Iron
Answer: C) Bronze
Scripture: Daniel 2:32
"it's belly and thighs of bronze..."
Question 3: What was the symbolic reason for leaving the stump and roots of the tree in the ground after it was cut down?
A) To signify that Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom would grow back even stronger
B) To preserve the hope for eventual restoration
C) To ensure the tree would not be completely destroyed
D) To signify that Nebuchadnezzar would live forever
Answer: B) To preserve the hope for eventual restoration.
Scripture: Daniel 4:15
"Nevertheless leave the stump and roots in the earth, bound with a band of iron and bronze..."
Question 3: In Genesis 40, Joseph interprets the dreams of Pharaoh’s cupbearer and baker. What is the fate of the baker as revealed by his dream?
A) He will be restored to his position
B) He will be hung on a tree
C) He will be sent to prison for life
D) He will receive a great reward
Answer: B) He will be hung on a tree
Scripture: Genesis 40:19
"Within three days Pharaoh will lift off your head from you and hang you on a tree; and the birds will eat your flesh from you."
Question 3 : In 1 Kings 17, God sends Elijah to a widow in Zarephath during a famine. How does God provide for Elijah, the widow, and her son?
A) Elijah is fed by ravens
B) God causes the widow's jar of flour and jug of oil to never run out
C) Elijah is given food by King Ahab
D) The widow receives money from the king
Answer: B) God causes the widow's jar of flour and jug of oil to never run out
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:14
"For thus says the Lord God of Israel: 'The bin of flour shall not be used up, nor shall the jar of oil run dry, until the day the Lord sends rain on the earth.'"
Question 3: In 2 Chronicles 26, King Uzziah’s pride leads to his downfall when he attempts to burn incense in the temple. What was the consequence of his actions?
A) Uzziah is struck with leprosy
B) Uzziah’s kingdom is overthrown
C) Uzziah is exiled to a distant land
D) Uzziah is killed by a lightning strike
Answer: A) Uzziah is struck with leprosy
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:19
"Then Uzziah became furious; and he had a censer in his hand to burn incense. And while he was angry with the priests, leprosy broke out on his forehead, before the priests in the house of the Lord, beside the incense altar."
Question 2:
Which empire did the chest and arms of the statue in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream represent?
A) The Medo-Persian Empire
B) The Greek Empire
C) The Roman Empire
D) The Babylonian Empire
Answer: A) The Medo-Persian Empire
Scripture: Daniel 2:39
"But after you shall arise another kingdom inferior to yours; then another, a third kingdom of bronze, which shall rule over all the earth."
Question 4: In Daniel 4, what specific action was taken by the "watcher" regarding the tree's stump after its fall?
A) It was cast into a fire to symbolize complete destruction
B) It was bound with a band of iron and bronze
C) It was replanted in a different part of the kingdom
D) It was watered and cared for by divine beings
Answer: B) It was bound with a band of iron and bronze
Scripture: Daniel 4:15
"Nevertheless leave the stump and roots in the earth, bound with a band of iron and bronze..."
Question 4: In Matthew 2, Joseph is warned in a dream to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus. What was the reason for this warning?
A) King Herod was planning to kill the child
B) A great famine was coming
C) An angel told him of a coming war
D) The Israelites would rise against the Romans
Answer: A) King Herod was planning to kill the child
Scripture: Matthew 2:13
"Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, 'Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.'"
Question 4: In Genesis 20, King Abimelech of Gerar takes Sarah, Abraham’s wife, but God protects her from harm. What does God do to keep Sarah from being defiled?
A) He gives Sarah a dream to escape
B) He warns Abimelech in a dream not to touch Sarah
C) He sends an angel to block Abimelech's path
D) He causes Abimelech’s health to deteriorate
Answer: B) He warns Abimelech in a dream not to touch Sarah
Scripture: Genesis 20:6
"And God said to him in a dream, 'Indeed I know that you have done this in the integrity of your heart. For I also withheld you from sinning against Me; therefore I did not let you touch her.'"
Question 4: In Luke 12:16-21, Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool. What was the man's attitude that led to his downfall?
A) He was self-sufficient and stored his wealth without considering God
B) He was generous with his wealth but failed to trust in God
C) He focused on building a bigger kingdom for God
D) He gave all his wealth to the poor
Answer: A) He was self-sufficient and stored his wealth without considering God
Scripture: Luke 12:19-20
"And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?'"
Question 5: What specific event in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream indicates the final kingdom, symbolized by iron and clay, would be divided and unstable?
A) The stone that struck the statue was not made with hands
B) The feet and toes of iron and clay
C) The kingdom’s iron would be mixed with silver
D) The statue was broken by a powerful wind
Answer: B) The feet and toes of iron and clay
Scripture: Daniel 2:41-43
"Whereas you saw the feet and toes, partly of potter’s clay and partly of iron, the kingdom shall be divided..."
Question 5: In Psalm 1:3, the righteous man is compared to a tree planted by rivers of water. How is the life of this tree different from the symbolism of the tree in Daniel 4, and what does it reveal about the nature of flourishing versus judgment in relation to God's will?
A) The tree in Psalm 1 represents eternal prosperity, while the tree in Daniel 4 represents pride and downfall.
B) The tree in Psalm 1 is an image of judgment for the wicked, while the tree in Daniel 4 represents a kingdom built on humility.
C) Both trees represent God’s judgment on kingdoms, but the tree in Psalm 1 flourishes through divine wisdom and the tree in Daniel 4 represents divine mercy after judgment.
D) The tree in Psalm 1 withers when faced with trial, while the tree in Daniel 4 grows through strength and pride.
Answer: A) The tree in Psalm 1 represents eternal prosperity, while the tree in Daniel 4 represents pride and downfall.
Scripture: Psalm 1:3
_"He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper."*
Daniel 4:23
"And inasmuch as the king saw a watcher, a holy one, coming down from heaven and saying: 'Chop down the tree and destroy it; but leave its stump and roots in the earth...'"
Question 5: In Revelation 4, John has a vision of the throne in heaven. What is one of the key features surrounding the throne?
A) A rainbow like an emerald
B) A golden crown on the throne
C) A great multitude of angels singing
D) A blazing fire from the throne
Answer: A) A rainbow like an emerald
Scripture: Revelation 4:3
"And he who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald."
Question 5: In 1 Samuel 19, when King Saul seeks to kill David, how does David escape from Saul’s trap?
A) Jonathan warns David and helps him flee
B) A storm prevents Saul from capturing David
C) David hides in a cave and is overlooked
D) A prophet leads David to safety
Answer: A) Jonathan warns David and helps him flee
Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:11-12
"Saul also sent messengers to David's house to watch him and to kill him in the morning. And Michal, David's wife, told him, saying, 'If you do not save your life tonight, tomorrow you will be killed.'"
Question 5: In Ezekiel 31:10-14, God compares Pharaoh to a mighty tree that will be brought low. What is the reason given for this judgment?
A) Pharaoh’s pride and self-exaltation
B) Pharaoh’s disobedience to God’s commands
C) Pharaoh’s oppression of Israel
D) Pharaoh’s rejection of the prophets
Answer: A) Pharaoh’s pride and self-exaltation
Scripture: Ezekiel 31:10
"Therefore thus says the Lord God: 'Because you have increased in height, and it set its top among the thick boughs, and its heart is lifted up in pride, I will deliver it into the hand of the mighty one of the nations; he shall surely deal with it.'"