Origins & Pentateuch
What event took place that disqualified Moses from entering the Promised Land?
Striking the rock rather than speaking to it.
He operated on experience over God's word.
Which of the Twelve Tribes of Israel was the biggest?
Judah.
Which king of Judah called upon Isaiah for wisdom?
King Hezekiah.
What chapter is considered the "Forbidden Chapter" in modern day Judaism, and why?
Isaiah 53. It points to Jesus.
Recite these world powers in chronological order:
Babylon, Persia, Assyria, Rome, Greece.
Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome.
Who did Jacob unknowingly marry before marrying the woman he desired?
Leah.
How many smooth stones did David takes with him to defeat Goliath?
Five.
Which Israelite king was married to Jezebel?
King Ahab.
Name one of Hosea's three children, and what their name means.
Jezreel- "God Scatters."
Ruhamah- "Not Loved."
Lo-Ammi- "Not My People."
Which two men led the first return out of exile and restored the temple?
Zerubbabel & High Priest Joshua
What were the names of Aaron's sons who offered "unauthorized" fire?
Nadab and Abihu.
Who was the second Judge mentioned in the book of Judges, and what was their famous act?
Ehud. Stabbing the fat king.
What two major events took place on Mount Moriah?
Hint: One from Genesis, one from 1 Kings.
Sacrifice of Isaac, Solomon's Temple.
How many "types" of prophets are there in the Bible?
Four.
Which coastal city did Alexander the Great conquer, fulfilling a prophecy of Ezekiel?
Tyre.
Why couldn't Israel use honey in their offerings?
It was fermented, representing sin and decay.
What tribe was the man from who cut his concubine into pieces?
Levi.
How many prophets of Baal did Elijah kill after the confrontation at Mount Carmel?
450.
What was Amos' profession?
Shepherd and fig tree farmer.
What lineage did Ezra come from?
Aaron the Priest, Phinehas.
What are the three types of laws?
Ceremonial, Moral, and Civil.
Which of David's sons died because of their long hair?
Absalom.
Who was the last king of Judah, during who's reign King Nebuchadnezzar destroyed the temple?
King Zedekiah.
While in Babylon, which prophet saw a vision of God's chariot leaving Jerusalem- and what did this represent?
Ezekiel. That God's presence was following His people into Jerusalem.
What world event led to the celebration of Hanukkah?
Maccabean Revolt, Abomination of Desolation.