Quiz category 1
What is the first word in the Book of Hebrews in the King James Version?
God.
It says in Hebrews 1:1, "God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets."
Who is the definitive author of Hebrews?
The author is unknown
All of these people have been suggested as Hebrews' author, but it is not known for sure.
Only two people are said to have never died. The faith of which one of the two is mentioned in Hebrews, chapter 11?
Enoch
This can be found in Hebrews 11:5-6. Enoch and Elijah are the two who never died, but oddly Enoch was the one mentioned in this chapter.
The Bible doesn't say how Enoch was taken; it just says that God took him away and that he was no more.
Who is the apostle and high priest of our confession according to the book of Hebrews?
Abraham
Jesus
Holy Spirit
The apostles
JESUS
„Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession,” (Hebrews 3:1)
How often could the high priest enter the Most Holy Place?
Once a day
Once a month
Once a year
Anytime
ONCE A YEAR
These preparations having thus been made, the priests go regularly into the first section, performing their ritual duties, but into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year, and not without taking blood, which he offers for himself and for the unintentional sins of the people.” (Hebrews 9:6-7)
To what does Hebrews 4:12 compare the Word of God?
a two-edged sword
It says in Hebrews 4:12, "For the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."
Who is the king that is mentioned in Hebrews as having no mother, no father, no beginning and no end of life?
The king of Salem
Hebrews 7:1-10
Chapter 11 of Hebrews is commonly known as the "Faith Chapter", as it deals with the men of faith in the Bible. What is the definition of "faith" according to this chapter in the King James Version?
The substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
It says in Hebrews 11:1, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
Who was said to be faithful in all God's house according to the book of Hebrews?
Joshua
Moses
Aaron
Samuel
MOSES
„who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God's house. Now Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later,” (Hebrews 3:2,5)
Why were the Israelites unable to enter into God's rest according to the book of Hebrews?
They didn't offer sacrifice to God
They were stubborn
Because they refused to keep the assigned feasts
Because of unbelief
BECAUSE OF UNBELIEF
„And to whom did he swear that they would not enter his rest, but to those who were disobedient? So we see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief.” (Hebrews 3:18-19)
According to the 5th chapter of the book of Hebrews, how do Christians believe that Christ became privileged to become our high priest? See verses 4-6 and verse 10.(KJV)
God called upon him to do it
The fourth verse states that "no man taketh this honor unto himself, but he that was called of God, as was Aaron."
According to Hebrews 8:11 (King James Version), "all shall know" God, from the what to the what?
least to the greatest
It says in Hebrews 8:11, "And they shall not teach every man his neighbor, and every man his brother saying, know the Lord; for all shall know Me, from the least to the greatest."
From what line of priesthood does the author say Jesus decends?
Melchizedek's
"And finally, if the priesthood of Levi could have achieved God's purposes -- and it was that priesthood on which the law was based -- why did God need to send a different priest from the line of Melchizedek, instead of from the line of Levi and Aaron?" 7:11. Melchizedek was mentioned in Genesis 14:18-20. He was a High Priest from Salem whose line is said to never have ended.
Who refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter? Quote the bible reference
Jacob
Joseph
Moses
Daniel
MOSES
„By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter,” (Hebrews 11:24)
By who did God speak to our fathers long ago according to the book of Hebrews? Quote the bible reference
The kings
The priests
The prophets
The judges
THE PROPHETS
„Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,” (Hebrews 1:1)
According to Hebrews 3:12 of the NIV Bible, what turns away from the living God?
A sinful, unbelieving heart
The verse tells us to not have a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from God. Verse 13 says that we should instead encourage each other daily so that sin doesn't deceit us.
How does the author describe God at the end of chapter 12 in the King James Version?
a consuming fire
It says in Hebrews 13:29, "For our God is a consuming fire."
This verse says that even though God loves, he also, like, fire destroys ... and what he destroys is sin (i.e. evil). One could cross-reference this verse with Matthew 12:30a, which states, "He that is not with me is against me."
How did Jesus obtain a more excellent name than the angels, according to Hebrews 1:4? (KJV)
by inheritance
Verse 4 says plainly that Jesus inherited the better name. An inheritance is something that is passed down from generation to generation, and Jesus received this from His heavenly Father. Christians believe that as joint-heirs with Christ, we too, may share the inheritance of a better name with Him.
From what tribe is Jesus? Quote the bible reference.
Manasseh
Judah
Reuben
Levi
JUDAH
For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests.” (Hebrews 7:14)
In these last days, by whom has God spoken to us according to the book of Hebrews? Quote the bible reference
His Son
The apostles
The teachers
The martyrs
HIS SON
„but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.” (Hebrew 1:2)
According to chapter 12, if God doesn't discipline you, it means you are What?
an illegitimate child.
"If God doesn't discipline you as he does all of his children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really his children after all." 12:8
According to Hebrews 13, what would be the benefit if the believers are made perfect in every good work?
They would do God's will.
According to Hebrews 13, what did the writer ask God to do for the believers?
He asked God to make them perfect in every good work.
Whose offspring did Jesus come to help according to the book of Hebrews? Quote the bible reference
Adam
Jacob
Isaac
Abraham
ABRAHAM
For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham.” (Hebrews 2:16)
What was NOT in the Ark of the Covenant out of the following?
Golden urn holding manna
Aaron's budded (sprouted) staff
Golden candlestick
Tablets of the covenant
GOLDEN CANDLESTICK
„having the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, in which was a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron's staff that budded, and the tablets of the covenant.” (Hebrews 9:4)