Hebrews
How did God speak to His people in the Old Testament and How does He speak in the New Testament?
OT: through prophets
NT: through His Son
How is Jesus’ priesthood superior to that of the Old Testament priests? (2 ways)
He is holy and blameless.
His sacrifice is once and for all.
According to Peter, what are we always to be prepared to do, and how can we do it?
To give an answer to everyone who asks the reason for our hope. We can do this by knowing and living by the Word of God.
Though we may sin as believers, what do we not do?
We do not continue to sin.
Who alone was found worthy to open the scroll in Revelation?
The Lamb, Jesus Christ
How does the author of Hebrews contrast Moses with Jesus? Who is greater?
Why are we to be joyful when we face trials?
Trials test our faith, they help us develop perserverance, maturity, and wisdom
What are 2 reasons Peter gave for why we should live “good lives among the pagans?”
Even if someone accuses us of wrong doing, they may glorify God. Jesus also said that our good deeds will bring praise to God.
What do the Israelites, certain angels, and the citizens of Sodom and Gomorrah have in common?
They all disobeyed God and were judged by Him
What makes John fall down "as though dead" in Revelation?
He sees Jesus speaking to him so he falls down in worship and fear.
How was Jesus both like us and different from us in the way He suffered temptation?
He was tempted in the same way we are, but He did not give into temptation and sin.
According to James, can faith that is not accompanied by action save us? Why is this true?
No, there must be fruit of your faith through your actions
According to John, what shows that a person is “in the light” or “in the darkness?”
They are "in the light" if they love their brother. They are "in the darkness" if they do not love their brother.
What are 3 things that Peter says the false prophets will do?
1. introduce heresies
2. deny Christ
3. exploit believers with their lies
In Revelation 22, what does the angel tell John he should not do and why?
He should not fall down and worship the angel. John was to only worship God because He is alone is worthy.
What does the author of Hebrews mean by the metaphor about milk and solid food? Who do these represent, and what is he telling the Hebrews?
Milk is the basics of Scripture, solid food is deeper truths. The Hebrews should have been on "solid food" but they are still drinking "milk."
What does James’ metaphor of a mirror teach us about obedience?
A mirror shows us ourselves. The Word shows us our selves and what we need to fix but neither can make the changes.
What hope does John express to the “chosen lady” in 2 John?
In all times and places, Christian parents rejoice when their children are walking with God.
List 2 metaphors Jude uses to describe the heretics.
Blemishes at your love feasts
clouds without rain, blown along by the wind
autumn trees, without fruit, uprooted, twice dead
wild waves of teh sea, foaming up their shame
wandering stars
In what 2 ways should we as believers respond to the prophecies in the book of Revelation?
2. Realize that the time of fulfillment is near
List 5 heroes of faith who are mentioned in Hebrews 11?
Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses' parents, Moses, the people of Israel, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, and Samuel
List 3 metaphors James uses to describe the tongue?
Bits, rudders, fire, springs of water, and trees
What are 2 instructions Peter gives the elders?
Not lord over the people, lead by example
List 2 similariaties and 2 difference between 2 and 3 John.
Similarities: Same author (John), share similar teachings, teach against false teachings
Differences: 2 John is written to a specific community, 3 John is written to Gaius
Pick one church in Revelation. Tell what warnings and reproofs were given to that church in Revelation and how this can also apply to the church today.