Lesson 1

Question 1

How can Scripture be carried in our hearts?

Answer 1

By memorising it.

Question 2

Why do we need to study the Old Testament?

Answer 2

The Old Testament is God’s special word to us, it was His words spoken by the prophets and penned down for us to have today.

Question 3

List the five categories into which the Old Testament can be divided?

Answer 3

a. Torah or Pentateuch
b. History
c. Poetry
d. Major Prophets
e. Minor Prophets

Question 4

The Bible is God’s story of what two things?

Answer 4

a. The redemption of humanity

b. His desire to be in relationship with us

Question 5

List the three distinct prophetic periods:

Answer 5

a. Pre-exilic
b. Exilic
c. Post-exilic

Question 6

The Old Testament was not simply about laws, but about what?

Answer 6

Covenant relationship

Question 7

What does Galatians 3:24 refer to the Law as?

Answer 7

Schoolmaster, teacher, or tutor

Question 8

Name three New Testament verses that demonstrate that the Old Testament scriptures testify of Jesus Christ.

Answer 8

a. John 5:39
b. Luke 24:27
c. Luke 24:44