Prophetic Books
How was Amos called to be a prophet?
God called Amos to be a prophet while he was tending his flock. Amos was a shepherd from Tekoa, a town in Judah. He was not a professional prophet and did not come from a family of prophets
who were the first two people made by God
Adam and Eve
Who was the only female judge
Deborah
Who led the Isrealites out of Egypt
Moses
Which book is known for its many short sayings about wisdom and foolishness?
Proverbs
What is the distinction between the major prophets and the minor prophets, and how does this distinction impact the way we interpret their writings?
The Major Prophets are described as “major” because their books are longer and the content has broad, even global implications. The Minor Prophets are described as “minor” because their books are shorter
What was the name of the garden that the two people lived in
Garden of Eden
Which judge was famous for incredible strength
Samson
What was the name of the sea that God parted for the Israelites to cross?
Red Sea
Who is traditionally considered the main author of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon?
King Solomon
How do the prophetic books address the issue of social justice and the treatment of the marginalized within society?
consistently calling for the powerful to treat the poor, widows, orphans, and foreigners with fairness and compassion, often using harsh language to denounce the exploitation of vulnerable populations by the wealthy and ruling class
Who built an ark to survive a flood
Noah
What weapon did Shamgar use to defeat 600 philistines
An ox goad
What did God give Moses on Mount Sinai?
10 commandments
Which wisdom book tells the story of a man who suffered greatly but remained faithful to God?
Book of Jobs
How can we apply the teachings of the prophets to our lives today, considering their focus on social justice, faithfulness to God, and warnings against idolatry?
Social Justice, Faith to God, rejecting idolatry, and living prophetically
What was the sign of God covenant with Noah
Rainbow
Which judge led a small army of 300 men to defeat the Midianites
Gideon
What food did God provide for the Israelites in the wilderness?
Manna
What is the main theme of the book of Ecclesiastes?
The main theme is that earthly pursuits are meaningless without God, summarized in the famous phrase "Vanity of vanities! All is vanity!"
Who are the four major prophets in the Bible?
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel.
Who were the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah
Esau and Jacob
What was the cycle that repeated throughout the book of Judges?
Judge rises up to help the Israelites from sin and delivers them, and the judges dies and Israel falls back into sin.
What was the being that flew over the houses of the people of Egypt and killed the first born son of that household if they didn't have blood smeared on their doorframe.
Angel of Death
Which wisdom book is a collection of songs and prayers, often attributed to King David?
The book of Psalms is a collection of songs and prayers, many written by King David