12 Sons of Jacob
Judah is a primary example of God’s grace. When Jacob blessed Judah he says, “you are he whom your brothers praise.” But Judah was far from perfect, yet the Messiah would eventually come from him. What is one example of how Judah screwed up?
Judah didn’t treat his daughter-in-law properly then he slept with a prostitute who turned out to be Tamar, his daughter-in-law (Genesis 38:24-26)
What was the name of Jonathan’s son that David spared?
Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 21:7)
Why did Jesus appoint or chose the 12 disciples?
That they would spend time with Jesus, so Jesus could send them out to preach, and for them to have the power to heal sickness and to cast out demons. (Mark 3:14-15)
How did Judas die (be specific)?
He attempted to Hang himself but failed, he fell from the tree and died on impact (Acts 1:8)
In Hebrews 12 the author writes about the discipline of God. The author writes, “do not despise… for whole the Lord loves he…”
What are we not to despise? And if God does this thing than how does He deal with us?
Do not despise the chastening
If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons. (Hebrews 12:5-7)
Simeon and Levi went to avenge their sister Dinah. They had the men of the city be circumcised but on the 3rd day the brothers came and killed the men. What was the name of the man who defiled Dinah that Simeon and Levi ended up killing?
Shechem (Genesis 34:26)
What was the name of the mighty man of David who was above the 30 yet did not attain that of the 3?
Beniah (2 Samuel 23:20)
Name 2 parallels (compare & contrast) between the story of Jesus healing Jairus’s Daughter and Jesus healing the woman of the issue with blood flow?
-Girl was 12 yrs old & the woman was bleeding for 12 years
-Jarius comes publicly & the woman secretly
-Jesus heals the girl in private & the woman publicly, makes a big deal
-girl grew up in wealth, while the woman in poverty (spent all she had on doctors)
How did Herod (Herod Agrippa I) die (be specific)?
The people of Tyre and Sidon shouted that he was the voice of a God, then an angel of God struck him. He was eaten by worms and died (Acts 12:21-23)
The writer of Hebrews mentioned why the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. Why did they not enter (according to Hebrews)?
Because of their unbelief (Hebrews 3:19)
When Jacob was on his deathbed, blessing his sons to one of them Jacob said, “And he shall yield royal dainties” signifying that this son & tribe will have luxuries. Who was this spoken of?
Asher (Genesis 49:20)
Fill in the Blank:
“For David, after he had ________ his own _______ by the will of God, fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and saw corruption.”
Acts 13:36
Bonus: What is the context in which this verse was said?
“For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and saw corruption;"
Bonus: Paul was in Antioch and he retell history of Israel
When Jesus went to the garden of gethsemane to pray, he crossed over a body of water, what was it called?
Brook of Kidron (John 19:1)
The Jewish Christians in Judea were so upset with Peter that he went to Cornelius’s home, a man who was uncircumcised and ate with him. Peter then retells the story of how God led him to Cornelius and the vision he had. What was the response of the Jewish Christians?
Stunned to silence & glorified God (Acts 11:18)
One of the big themes of Hebrews is how Jesus is the ultimate high priest. The author however does mention a man who was a high priest. What was his name and how does the bible describe him (2 things)?
(You have to answer all 3 parts to get get full credit. Each correct part is 100 pts).
Melchizedek - king of salem & priest of the most high God
When Joseph was in Egypt presiding over Pharaoh's storehouses. The Egyptian people came to Joseph saying they have no money for food. He had them trade a few things in return for food. What were these things?
Livestock & Land- except the land of the priests (Genesis 47:16-22)
What did David do after Saul’s death?
He lamented and wrote a song titled ‘The Song of the Bow’ (2 Samuel 1:17-18)
In John 17, Jesus prays for himself, for his disciples and then prays for all believers. When he prays for his disciples he says “For I have given to them….”
What did Jesus say he gave them?
The Words which God had given to Jesus (John 17:8)
Which two groups of people had disagreements regarding the treatment of widows? (This disagreement caused the apostles to choose 7 men to serve the widows and wait on tables)
Hebrews & Hellenists (Acts 6:1)
In Hebrews 11 (the hall of faith) the author commends men and women of time past for their faith. There are 16 people recognized by name.
Name 10 of these people.
Daily Double
When Jacob blessed Benjamin, he said that “Benjamin is a ravenous wolf, in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.” Referring to the fierceness of Benjamin. Name 3 fierce men who came from the tribe of Benjamin.
Ehud (Judges 3:15-23)
Saul (1 Samuel 9:1; 14:47-52)
Paul (Acts 8:1-3)
Solomon sent a labor force from Israel. What was the name of the man in charge of the labor force?
Adoniram (1 Kings 5:14)
When Jesus talked about the end times and the abomination of desolation, He instructs two groups of people. Those of the housetop and those in the field. What does he tell each group?
Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. (Matthew 24:17)
Let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes (Matthew 24:18)
Where was Eutychus resurrected after falling from a window?
Troas (Acts 20:6-12)
We all know the famous verse, “The Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” What does the verse following this one say? (it doesn’t have to be word for word)
“And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.” (Hebrews 4:13)