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Leviticus
Numbers and Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth and Misc.
100
What is the collection of laws from Exodus to Deuteronomy called?
Mosaic Law, or the Law of Moses
100
What is the form of the book of Deuteronomy?
3 sermons by Moses reflecting on the Israelites travels in the desert.
100
Who was the leader of the Israelites directly before Joshua?
Moses
100
Which judge is known for his/her incredible strength?
Samson
100
From which tribe do Israelite priests come?
Levi
200
What is most of Leviticus about?
how to correctly worship God
200
What is the Shema? What does it teach?
a prayer in Deuteronomy that is the essence of Judaism. Teaches that there is one God who we must love completely.
200
What is the ban?
the order to destroy all living things and take nothing while destroying Canaanite cities
200
What is a judge (in the book of Judges)?
Someone called by God to save the Israelites from whatever disaster they are facing.
200
Explain the concept of jubilee.
Every 50 years, debts are forgiven and those who have lost their land should be given the chance to get it back.
300
What is the name for the rules in Leviticus which focus on how to live a just and compassionate life?
Holiness Code
300
Why was Moses not allowed to enter the Promised Land?
When told to give water to the Israelites by striking a rock, he taunted the Israelites first...then struck the rock twice. Punished for not treating the Israelites with the appropriate holiness.
300
How does Rahab fit into the story of Joshua? What two reasons make her inclusion important?
She hid two spies sent by Joshua into Jericho from the king. This is important because she is a prostitute and a non-Israelite...but is still doing God's will. She is even an ancestor of Jesus.
300
Why must Gideon cut down on the size of his army?
God wants it to be clear that Israelite victories are gifts from God, not feats of a large army.
300
How does Ruth come to be travelling with Naomi?
She is Naomi's daughter in law. When her husband dies, Ruth pledges to stay with Naomi and pledges herself to God.
400
What is the Hebrew name for the Day of Atonement? How did Israelites celebrate it?
Yom Kippur. With sacrifices in the Holy of Holies, the center room of the temple where God dwelled.
400
Why did the Deuteronomists write the Deuteronomistic History?
As a self-examination of their history. They used the stories of their history and wrote them to teach lessons they should have learned along the way.
400
Explain how Joshua and his army attacked the city of Jericho.
Each morning for 6 days they circled the city with priests blowing rams' horns. On the 7th day, they circle the city 7 times, then storm the walls.
400
What is a Nazirite?
a man consecrated to God from birth, who cannot drink or cut his hair/beard.
400
Why is it okay for Ruth to take food from the Boaz's fields?
It is in the Holiness Code of Leviticus that the poor and alien should be able to do that.
500
Explain how Jesus relates to the Israelite sacrifices for atonement.
Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice to atone for our sins. Further, he is also the High Priest to gives the sacrifice...which is himself.
500
When the Israelites first get to the Promised Land, Moses sends in 12 explorers. What do they report? What is the Israelites' response?
land of milk and honey, but giant men live there. Israelites decide they don't want to go...so God forbids them from entering for 40 years.
500
Explain why the ban was included in Joshua, even though it probably did not occur.
The total destruction of all Canaanites shows the attitude the Israelites should have toward the Canaanite religion; they should hate it! Further, the Israelites who wrote this book (those in Exile 600 years later) felt they were being punished for idolatry and wanted to write a history that showed them hating everything Canaanite.
500
Tell the story of Samson and Delilah.
Delilah is sent to Samson by the Philistines to discover the secret of his strength. He falls for her, and she tries several times to get his secret until he finally tells her that his strength comes from never having cut his hair. When he falls asleep that night, she cuts his hair and calls the Philistines and he is captured.
500
Whose great grandmother is Ruth? Why is this important?
(King) David. Shows how he had a non-Israelite ancestor. Similar to Rahab