Identity of Prophets
Names, Titles & Characteristics
Historical Context
Books & Symbolism of Prophets
Messianic Themes
100

What does the Hebrew word “Nabi” mean?

A. Seer,
B. Judge,
C. One who speaks,
D. Man of God

C. One who speaks

100

What is one characteristic of a prophet chosen by God?

A. Power,
B. Righteous character,
C. Intelligence,
D. Wealth


B. Righteous character

100

Who led the people during the Conquest of Canaan?

A. Moses,
B. Aaron,
C. Joshua,
D. Samuel

C. Joshua

100

What makes the Book of Obadiah unique among the prophetic books of the Old Testament?


A. It was written in Aramaic
B. It is the longest book in the Old Testament
C. It contains no mention of God
D. It is the shortest book in the Old Testament

D. It is the shortest book in the Old Testament

100

Q: Which prophet’s book says “For to us a child is born…”?

A. Jeremiah,
B. Isaiah,
C. Zephaniah,
D. Malachi

B. Isaiah

200

According to Greek, a prophet is one who speaks on behalf of ___.

A. Himself,
B. Another,
C. Kings,
D. The Spirit

B. Another

200

What is the standard Old Testament phrase used to describe prophets after Moses?

A. Prophet of Israel,
B. Servant of the Lord,
C. Man of God,
D. Watchman

B. Servant of the Lord

200

What major event happened during the Fall of the Northern Kingdom?

A. Temple rebuilt,
B. Samaria falls to Assyria,
C. Exile to Babylon,
D. Return to Judah

B. Samaria falls to Assyria

200

Which prophet used symbolism and parables to communicate God’s message?

A. Jeremiah,
B. Daniel,
C. Isaiah,
D. Ezekiel

D. Ezekiel

200

Which prophet prophesied about the outpouring of the Holy Spirit?

A. Haggai,
B. Joel,
C. Hosea,
D. Obadiah

B. Joel

300

What are two common ways prophecies were received?

A. Scripture & Law,
B. Dreams & Visions,
C. Visions & Parables,
D. Dreams & Sacrifices

B. Dreams & Visions

300

What does the name Malachi mean?

A. Servant of God,
B. Messenger of Hope,
C. My Messenger,
D. One who sees

C. My Messenger

300

Which prophets were active during the return from Babylonian exile?

A. Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi,
B. Isaiah, Joel, Amos,
C. Ezekiel, Nahum, Zephaniah,
D. Jeremiah, Daniel, Micah

A. Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

300

Which prophet's book includes the prophecy of Christ being born in Bethlehem?

A. Amos,
B. Micah,
C. Zechariah,
D. Joel

B. Micah

300

Which prophet’s message includes Christ’s triumphal entry and betrayal?

A. Isaiah,
B. Zephaniah,
C. Zechariah,
D. Daniel

C. Zechariah

400

How many prophecies of Jesus are found in the Old Testament?

A. Over 100,
B. Over 200,
C. Over 300,
D. Over 400

C. Over 300

400

Which title describes a prophet’s responsibility to warn and protect God's people?

A. Counselor,
B. Messenger,
C. Judge,
D. Watchman

D. Watchman

400

What was the primary prophetic theme during the Period of the Judges?

A. Rebuilding,
B. Conquest,
C. Cycle of sin and deliverance,
D. Peace

C. Cycle of sin and deliverance

400

Which Minor Prophet called out Israel’s hypocritical worship?

A. Amos,
B. Joel,
C. Hosea,
D. Nahum

A. Amos

400

Which prophet portrays Christ as the faithful husband?

A. Hosea,
B. Amos,
C. Micah,
D. Nahum

A. Hosea

500

What term describes prophecies with both short-term and long-term fulfillment?

A. Dual Fulfillment,
B. Double Visions,
C. Twofold Truth,
D. Prophetic Echo

A. Dual Fulfillment

500

According to Ezekiel 3:17, what is the prophet instructed to do?

A. Preach to nations,
B. Deliver laws,
C. Warn Israel,
D. Build altars

C. Warn Israel

500

Who were prophets in the Divided Kingdom in Israel and Judah respectively?

A. Amos & Obadiah,
B. Elijah & Isaiah,
C. Isaiah, Amos,
D. Daniel & Micah

C. Isaiah, Amos

500

What makes a prophet “Major” or “Minor”?

A. Importance,
B. Audience size,
C. Number of miracles,
D. Book length

D. Book length

500

Which book refers to the “Sun of Righteousness” and a “messenger before Me”?

A. Isaiah,
B. Jeremiah,
C. Zephaniah,
D. Malachi

D. Malachi

600

What symbolic act in Isaiah’s vision demonstrates the removal of iniquity?
A. Pouring of water on his head
B. A live coal touching his lips
C. The opening of a scroll
D. A dove landing on him

B. A live coal touching his lips

600

What is the significance of Miriam’s song in Exodus 15:20-21 in Coptic liturgical tradition?
A. It is used during Easter liturgy
B. It is the basis of the First Hoos of Midnight Praises
C. It is sung only during Lent
D. It was removed from modern liturgies

B. It is the basis of the First Hoos of Midnight Praises

600

Although Miriam did not prophesy directly about the Messiah, how does her role point toward New Testament themes?
A. By being the mother of Jesus
B. Through her acts of healing
C. Through her song of deliverance that prefigures salvation through Christ
D. Through her preaching in the temple

C. Through her song of deliverance that prefigures salvation through Christ

600

What is the meaning of the name “Isaiah” in Hebrew?
A. God is Love
B. The Lord is Justice
C. Yahweh is Salvation
D. The Chosen One


C. Yahweh is Salvation

600

Isaiah 6 is the first time which angelic order is mentioned in the Bible?
A. Cherubim
B. Archangels
C. Seraphim
D. Thrones

C. Seraphim

700

How did God address Jeremiah’s concern about his youth?
A. Told him to wait
B. Told him to speak only to children
C. Assured him He would be with him and give him words
D. Appointed a helper for him

C. Assured him He would be with him and give him words

700

What is the triple praise “Holy, Holy, Holy” a reflection of, and where is it used in the Coptic Church?
A. The Three Days of Jonah – in the Doxology
B. The Trinity – in the St. Basil Liturgy
C. The Nativity – in the Agpeya
D. The Pentecost – in the Gospel Responses

B. The Trinity – in the St. Basil Liturgy

700

How does Isaiah 7:14 foretell the virgin birth of Christ?
A. By describing a child raised in the wilderness
B. By stating “a virgin shall conceive and bear a son”
C. By predicting a birth under a star
D. By mentioning Bethlehem

B. By stating “a virgin shall conceive and bear a son”

700

How does Isaiah’s prophecy about the cornerstone relate to Christ?
A. Christ is the High Priest
B. Christ will be a prince
C. Christ is the tried stone, rejected by builders
D. Christ will be a new Moses

C. Christ is the tried stone, rejected by builders

700

Why is Jeremiah called “the Weeping Prophet”?
A. He cried when he saw the Red Sea
B. He wept during the building of the Temple
C. He sorrowed over Israel's sins and exile
D. He wrote the Book of Tears

C. He sorrowed over Israel's sins and exile

800

Which Psalm did Peter cite in Acts 2 to explain the Resurrection?
A. Psalm 110
B. Psalm 16
C. Psalm 2
D. Psalm 3

B. Psalm 16

800

Which empire fell during Jeremiah’s time?
A. Babylonian Empire
B. Assyrian Empire
C. Roman Empire
D. Egyptian Empire

B. Assyrian Empire

800

What event during Jeremiah’s time led to Daniel and the three youths’ exile?
A. Roman occupation
B. Fall of Samaria
C. Babylonian capture of Jerusalem
D. Building of Solomon’s Temple

C. Babylonian capture of Jerusalem

800

What does Jeremiah 31:31-34 say about the new covenant?
A. It would be written on stone
B. It would be sealed with animal sacrifice
C. It would be written on hearts and minds
D. It would only apply to Levites

C. It would be written on hearts and minds

800

Which Psalm prophesied Christ being pierced?
A. Psalm 1
B. Psalm 23
C. Psalm 22
D. Psalm 91

C. Psalm 22

900

What does Micah 6:8 say the Lord requires?
A. Prayer and fasting
B. Tithing and sacrifice
C. Justice, mercy, and humility
D. Singing and dancing

C. Justice, mercy, and humility

900

What event led to David being chosen as king?
A. His priestly lineage
B. His victory over the Amalekites
C. His being the firstborn of Jesse
D. His anointing by Samuel as a man after God’s heart

D. His anointing by Samuel as a man after God’s heart

900

How does David foreshadow Jesus?
A. By being sinless
B. By being a carpenter
C. By being a king and prophet from the line of Judah
D. By being crucified

C. By being a king and prophet from the line of Judah

900

Micah is known for a strong focus on what theme?
A. Temple sacrifice
B. Prophetic dreams
C. Social justice and humility
D. Angelic visions

C. Social justice and humility

900

According to Micah 5:2, where would the Messiah be born?
A. Nazareth
B. Jerusalem
C. Bethlehem
D. Galilee

C. Bethlehem

1000

According to St. Augustine, how are the Old and New Testaments related?
A. The Old replaces the New
B. The New ignores the Old
C. The New lies hidden in the Old; the Old is revealed in the New
D. They are unrelated

C. The New lies hidden in the Old; the Old is revealed in the New

1000

What Old Testament prophecy did John fulfill according to Isaiah 40:3?
A. “Behold, a virgin shall conceive”
B. “Prepare the way of the Lord”
C. “Out of Egypt I called My Son”
D. “A star shall arise in the East”

B. “Prepare the way of the Lord”

1000

Why is John the Baptist considered a bridge between the Old and New Testaments?
A. He wrote both testaments
B. He lived during the Roman Empire
C. He baptized Jesus and fulfilled OT prophecy
D. He spoke Greek and Hebrew


C. He baptized Jesus and fulfilled OT prophecy

1000

How does “Behold the Lamb of God” relate to Jesus?
A. It shows He is a prophet
B. It shows He will be king
C. It shows He is the sacrificial offering for sin
D. It shows He will baptize

C. It shows He is the sacrificial offering for sin

1000

What is the meaning of John’s prophecy about the winnowing fan and fire?
A. Agricultural blessings
B. Final judgment separating righteous and wicked
C. A new temple in Jerusalem
D. A call to travel east

B. Final judgment separating righteous and wicked