Comprehensive Flashcards
(159 cards)
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Aaron
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Moses’ brother who served as the priest for the people of Israel during the Exodus
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Abraham
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The first Hebrew patriarch with whom God made a covenant to “make of him a great nation.”
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Adam
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First human created by God
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Barnabas
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A traveling companion, who encouraged the Apostle Paul during their missionary journeys
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Caleb
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One of two Hebrew spies who brought back a positive report to Moses from Canaan
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Cornelius
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The Roman centurion who converted to Christianity after Peter’s testimony at Caesarea
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Daniel
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A young Hebrew in exile in Babylon who rose to a position of authority and remained faithful to God
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Deborah
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Described as both a judge and a prophetess in the book of Judges
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Esau
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Isaac’s firstborn son, who traded his birthright to his younger brother for some food
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Esther
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A Jewish woman who became the Queen of Persia and saved the Jews from persecution and genocide
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Ezekiel
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Prophet in Judah immediately before and during the Babylonian Exile
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Gideon
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A judge of Israel who defeated the Midianites with only 300 men
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Herod The Great
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King of Judah at the time of Jesus’ birth
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Isaac
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The second Hebrew patriarch, whose parents were Abraham and Sarah
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Isaiah
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A prophet who gave a message in the 8th century B.C.E. about the coming Messiah
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Jacob
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Isaac’s son, who inherited the covenant promise made to Isaac and Isaac’s father, Abraham
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James
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Brother of Jesus who became the leader of church in Jerusalem following Jesus’ resurrection and ascension
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Jeremiah
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A prophet in Judah who spoke about the exile in Babylon and the hope of a new covenant with God
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John
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A disciple of Jesus who wrote many books of the NT. “The disciple whom Jesus loved.”
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Joseph (NT)
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A carpenter from Nazareth who married Mary, Jesus’ mother
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Joseph (OT)
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One of the twelve sons of Jacob who became a powerful leader in Egypt
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Joshua
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Moses’ successor who led the children of Israel in the conquest of Canaan
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Judas Iscariot
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Disciple who betrayed Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
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Lazarus
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A friend of Jesus in Bethany who was raised from the dead
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Mary
A peasant girl in Galilee who, though a virgin, became the mother of Jesus.
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Mary Magdalene
One of the women who went to the tomb on Easter morning and saw the resurrected Christ
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Moses
Hebrew leader who challenged Pharaoh to release the children of Israel from bondage in Egypt
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Nebuchadnezzar
The Babylonian ruler who ordered the exile of the inhabitants of Judea and the destruction of Jerusalem
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Nicodemus
A member of the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem who converted to Christianity
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Noah
Primeval personality who found favor in God's eyes and survived the Great Flood in an ark
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Paul
Apostle who preached the Christian message of salvation in Jesus life, death and resurrection to the Gentiles
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Philip
One of the disciples of Jesus who preached in Samaria and the Sinai Desert following the Day of Pentecost
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Rachel
A wife of Jacob, the Patriarch and the mother of Joseph
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Ruth
A widow from Moab who pledged faithfulness to God and to her Hebrew mother-in-law
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Samson
A man whom God used to defeat many Philistines during the period of the Judges
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Sarah
Abraham's wife who gave birth in her old age to Isaac
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Saul (OT)
The first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
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Silas
One of Paul's traveling companions on his missionary journeys through Asia Minor
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Solomon
King David's son who supervised the building of the first Temple in Jerusalem and expanded the kingdom through political alliances
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Stephen
One of the first Christian martyrs whose death is recorded in Acts
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Thomas
One Jesus' disciples who doubted the first testimonies about Jesus' resurrection
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Timothy
One of the early church leaders mentored by the Apostle Paul for leadership in the Gentile world
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Considered the most reliable textual tradition of OT manuscripts.
Masoretic Text
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The highest geographical point in Israel.
Mount Hermon
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The only Mediterranean Seaport in Ancient Israel.
Acco
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The length of the Jordan River measured as a straight line.
150 miles
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The earliest possible starting date for the Exodus.
1446 BC
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These two aspects reveal the primary ways humans bear God's image according to Genesis 1:27-28.
multiplication and dominion
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Noah's name means...
comfort or relief
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In what chapter of Genesis does Abraham receive the covenant of Circumcision?
Genesis 17
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This Semitic people controlled Egypt at the time of Joseph.
Hyksos
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The only plague which came upon Egypt without Moses' prior confrontation of Pharaoh.
darkness
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The chapter in which the first Passover is described.
Exodus 12
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According to the Pentateuch's narrative, Israel arrives at Mount Sinai in Exodus 19:1-2, and remains encamped there until...
Numbers 10
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The only day in Israel's worship calendar which does not memorialize an event in Israel's history, nor relate to her agricultural cycle.
Day of Atonement
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According to Leviticus 1-7, this sacrifice is made in order to make restitution to God and/or to fellow Israelites.
Guilt Offering
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Of many rebellions reported in Numbers, this one brings death upon the 1st generation in the wilderness.
Refusal to enter the promised land
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The chapter in which the Day of Atonement is described
Leviticus 16
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After the death of their husbands, Ruth travels with Naomi to the town of...
Bethlehem
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This son of Gideon is not described as a judge, but as the 'king' of Shechem.
Abimelech
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Deborah predicted that this general would need the help of a woman.
Barak
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The phrase which best describes the purpose of the book of Judges.
Israel needs a king
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The time frame between Joshua and Samuel.
1385-1050 BC
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The book of Joshua depicts the initial campaign against this city as a negative pattern of 'holy' war, which Israel must avoid in the conquest of Canaan.
Ai
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According to Joshua 8, these mountains are where tribal representatives stood in fulfillment of Deut 27 to renew the covenant blessings and curses in the new land.
Gerazim & Ebal
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The chapter in Deuteronomy where the Ten Commandments are found.
5
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Deuteronomy provides new legislation as God's people enter the land. This chapter describes the test of a true prophet and anticipates 'a prophet like Moses'.
18
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According to Deuteronomy 12, the LORD will first identify the exclusive central place for Israel's worship as...
"the place where I shall choose to put my name."
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The Song which introduces and foreshadows the Books of Samuel.
Hannah's Song
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An important office, which allows human kingship to fit within Israel's covenantal framework by representing God's Law to the King.
Prophet
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The mountain where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18.
Mt. Carmel
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This king of Israel established the city of Samaria as its capital
Omri
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The symbolic name of Eli's grandson, which lamented the capture of the Ark by the Philistines, and the absence of God's special presence.
Ichabod
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These minor prophets are mentioned explicitly in Ezra 5 as supporting the Temple reconstruction under Zerubbabel.
Haggai & Zechariah
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The return from exile and the rebuilding of the Temple was authorized by...
Cyrus' edict
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The Chronicler's primary source for his history of Israel's monarchical period.
Samuel & Kings
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Ezra's prayer (8) and the people's subsequent confession (9) lamented...
inter-religious marriage
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The year the rebuilt Temple was finally completed and dedicated.
515 BC
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The Psalms are arranged in 5 books, each of which ends with...
a doxology
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Israel's wisdom tradition highlights the LORD as the source of all wisdom and underscores the nature of wisdom as supremely...
moral
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Pithy and practical, this kind of wisdom is generally optimistic.
didactic
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The book of Proverbs exhibits an appreciation for "wisdom" wherever it is found. Chapters 22-23 show parallels with...
"The Teachings of Amenemope" from Egypt
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A specific type of psalm that pays a vow of praise after a petition is answered.
thanksgiving
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1 Kings 4:32 tells us that this king wrote thousands of Proverbs. He is considered the fountainhead of the Israelite wisdom tradition.
Solomon
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The book of Esther explains the origins of this feast.
Purim
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A specific type of psalm, which asks God to punish his enemies or the enemies of his people.
imprecatory
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This major prophet provides an eyewitness, canonical account of Jerusalem's destruction by the Babylonians.
Jeremiah
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The name of Jeremiah's student or scribal assistant, who wrote down his words.
Baruch
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Found in these chapters, Jeremiah's "book of comfort" speaks of a return from exile for God's people through repentance and God's making of a new covenant.
30-33
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The final destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzer's army occurred in...
587 BC
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This book shares several thematic and linguistic similarities with Jeremiah's prophesy. The weight of Jewish and Christian tradition holds that it, too, was authored by the prophet.
Lamentations
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Dimensions of the Tabernacle
45 feet long 15 feet wide 15 feet high
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Furniture of the Tabernacle (4)
table for the bread of presence
golden lamp-stand
altar of incense
ark of the covenant
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Dimensions of the Tabernacle's courtyard
150 feet long 75 feet wide
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Furniture of the Tabernacle's courtyard
bronze altar
| bronze basin
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List the three divisions of the Hebrew Bible and the five divisions of the English Old Testament
Law ■■■■ Prophets ■■■■■ Writing ■■■■■■
| Books of Law, Historical Books, Poetic Books Major Prophets, Minor Prophets
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Antipas
The member of Herod's family that Jesus met.
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Seleucus
Alexander the Great's general, who established the city of Antioch in 300 BC.
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Mattathias
The Jewish priest from the village of Modein, whose actions touched off the Maccabean revolt and led, eventually, to Jewish independence.
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The year Alexander the Great conquered Palestine.
332 BC
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Hanukkah
The Jewish Festival mentioned in John 10, which commemorates the cleansing and rededication of the Temple after its defilement by Antiochus IV (Epiphanes).
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The Sermon on the Mount is found in these chapters of Matthew's Gospel.
5-7
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These parables are unique to Matthew and form part of Jesus' Olivet Discourse.
10 Maidens/Sheeps/Goats
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Two times, Matthew depicts Jesus answering Pharisee objections by quoting this Old Testament passage as an important lens through which to interpret the Law: "I desire mercy, not sacrifice."
Hosea 6:6
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This lineage is emphasized in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus.
Son of David
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One of Matthew's two references to "the church" is found in this chapter, which provides important pastoral guidance for resolving conflicts between believers.
18
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According to the early church fathers (Papias, Irenaeus and Clement), Mark's Gospel interprets this apostle's eyewitness account.
Peter
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How do we know of the intended audience of Mark's gospel?
By his explanation of Jewish customs and his untranslated use of Latin words
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Uniquely, Luke begins his description of Jesus' ministry with a synagogue scene in which Jesus reads from this Old Testament book.
Isaiah 61
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These parables are unique to Luke's Gospel and reveal his desire to portray the inclusive nature of Jesus' Kingdom.
Good Samaritan/Great Banquet
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According to the synoptic gospels, this town was the base of operations for Jesus' Galilean ministry. It was also home for Simon Peter and Andrew.
Capernaum
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Luke's Gospel dates the birth of Jesus near the end of Herod the Great's reign under Caesar Augustus, which by our current calendar would be in the year ____.
6 BC
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A unique contribution to Christology from John's Gospel, Jesus is...
the Word/ the Son of Man
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Apart from Jesus' resurrection, only this miracle is recorded by all four evangelists.
Feeding 5000
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The ministry of the Holy Spirit is explained in this chapter of John's Gospel.
16
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According to Acts (1:20-21), the Psalms directed the Eleven to replace Judas with "one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us." Prayer and the casting of lots revealed _______ as the Twelfth.
Matthias
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The Day of Pentecost is recorded in...
Acts 2
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Peter's Sermon in Acts 2 applies this prophetic text to interpret the events of Pentecost, which also establishes a pattern of expectation for the book of Acts.
Joel 2
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Paul's encounter with the risen Lord Jesus on the way to Damascus is of such importance that Luke narrates it three times in Acts. In which chapters does it appear?
9, 22, 26
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According to Romans 15, Paul wrote to the Roman Christians, at least in part, to enlist their support for a future missionary journey to ...
Spain
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These chapters of Paul's letter to the Romans speak repeatedly of Paul's longing and hope that "all Israel shall be saved."
9-11
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This rhetorical technique of anticipating and answering a listener's or reader's questions helps shape Paul's letter to the Romans.
Diatribe
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These chapters in 2 Corinthians make a final appeal for the Corinthians to participate in Paul's collection for the Judean churches.
8-9
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"False apostles" are directly confronted in these chapters of 2 Corinthians, which Carson, Moo and Morris call "the most intense, revealing and emotional of all [Paul's] writings."
10-13
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The capital city of the Roman province of Asia and home of the Temple of Artemis (Diana), one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Ephesus
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Paul's Letter to the Galatian churches noticeably omits this portion of Paul's usual letter-writing format.
Thanksgiving
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The lack of reference to the Jerusalem Council's letter (Acts 15) in Paul's epistle to the Galatians has led many conservative scholars to date Galatians before the Council and to identify the recipients of the letter with the cities of _____ Galatia.
South
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Paul's letter to the Galatians addresses a false gospel, which advocates _________ as a way of managing 'deeds of the flesh' and nature's 'elementary principles.'
Law Observance
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Paul's use of power language and words like "mystery" in his letters to Ephesus and Colossae, called believers in Asia away from the practice of ______ to the 'mystery' of their union with Christ.
Magic
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In what chapter of Acts is the Jerusalem council recorded?
Acts 15
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While somewhat unusual in the Roman world, as a 'free city' Thessalonica was ruled by _____________ as Acts 17:6 testifies.
Politarchs
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Thessalonica was the capital of the Roman province of _______________.
Macedonia
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Paul "regards" his pedigree as a "Hebrew of Hebrews" as "loss" "in order to gain Christ" in this chapter of his letter to Philippi.
3
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Paul's letters to the Thessalonians address their concern that those who have died will miss out on the benefits of Jesus' return. According to 2 Thessalonians, this key event must precede Jesus' return.
appearance of Lawless Man
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The "Christ Hymn" forms the Christological and ethical core of Paul's letter to the Philippians and appears in this chapter.
2
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The city where Timothy served as pastor and where, according to Paul's pastoral letter, he endured hardship from opponents of 'sound doctrine.'
Ephesus
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While there are several chapters in Paul's pastoral letters to Timothy and Titus which discuss the character qualities of men and women who are to lead various aspects of congregational life, this chapter is most complete, outlining the qualifications for overseers, deacons and (some believe) deaconesses.
1 Timothy 3
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The place where Paul left Titus to appoint and equip "elders in every town."
Crete
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Frequently in the Pastoral Epistles, Paul points to this quality in the opponents of 'sound doctrine,' which disqualifies them as leaders in the church.
They are new converts? Or they seek financial gain?
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Set in the context of public worship and in relation to other NT passages (e.g. 1 Cor 11, 14), 1 Timothy 2:11-15 restricts women from...
Teaching with pastoral authority
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A major theme of the book of James and a category of Old Testament literature.
Law, Wisdom
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This famous chapter on faith in the Letter to the Hebrews profiles the persevering pilgrimage of the faithful among God's people in an historical rehearsal that depicts great sacrifices.
11
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The writer to the Hebrews depicts the superiority and perfection of Christ over faithful practice under the Old Testament. But, it is Christ's superiority to the _____________, which dominates the sermonic argument (4:14-10:18).
Aaronic priestly sacrifices
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An extended midrash on this OT passage underscores the purpose of Hebrews as a warning: "Today, if you hear his voice, harden not your hearts."
Psalm 95:7-11
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Peter's first letter points Christians to the suffering of Christ as the example of faithfulness under persecution. Chapter 2 describes his suffering from this Old Testament passage:
Isaiah 53
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The Twelve Tribes of Israel
Pneumonic - Rowdy Sailors Love Jelly Dough Nuts - Goes All In Zero Buckets EM.
1. Reuben
2. Simeon
3. Levi
4. Judah
5. Dan
6. Napthali
7. Gad
8. Asher
9. Issachar
10. Zebulun
11. Ephraim/Manasseh
12. Benjamin
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The 10 Commandments
1 "You shall have no other gods before me.
2 "You shall not make for yourself a carved image
You shall not bow down to them or serve them
3 "You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain
4 "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female servant, or your livestock, or the sojourner who is within your gates
5 "Honor your father and your mother
6 "You shall not murder.
7 "You shall not commit adultery.
8 "You shall not steal.
9 "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
10 "You shall not covet
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Ten Plagues of Egypt
1. Nile to blood
2. Frogs from the Nile
3. Dust to gnats
4. Flies
5. Egyptian livestock die
6. Boils
7. Hail
8. Locust
9. Darkness
10. Death of Firstborn
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Fruit of the Spirit
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
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12 Apostles
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James, son of Alphaeus
James, son of Zebedee
Judas Iscariot (replaced by Matthias)
John the brother of James (called Boanerges)
Thomas
Thaddeus
Philip
Peter (also Simon)
Bartholomew
Andrew
Simon the Cananaean (the zealot)
Matthew
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Literary Cycle of Judges
1. Apostasy
2. Punishment
3. Outcry & Deliverance
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List of Judges
Deborah
Jephtah
Samson
Gideon
Othniel
Ehud
Shamgar
Pneumonic: DJs GOES
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Types of Offerings (5)
- Burnt offering
- Grain offering
- Fellowship offering
- Sin offering
- Guilt offering
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Types of Psalms (7)
1. Praise
2. Lament
3. Thanksgiving
4. Penitential
5. Royal
6. Imprecatory
7. Wisdom
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Daniel's Vision - Chapter 2
1. Head of Gold - Babylonian Empire
2. Chest & Arms of Silver - Medo-Persian Empire
3. Middle thighs of bronze - Greek Empire
4. Legs & feet of iron & clay - Roman Empire
5. Stone - Messianic Kingdom
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Daniel's Vision - Chapter 7
1. Lion w/ wings of eagle - Babylonian Empire
2. Bear raised up on 1 side - Medo-Persian Empire
3. Leopard w/ four wings & head - Greek Empire
4. Terrifying beast w/ iron teeth - Roman Empire
5. Little horn uttering great boasts - Antichrist
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Jesus "I am" sayings
- Bread of Life
- Light of the World
- The Gate
- The Good Shepherd
- The Resurrection and the Life
- The Way, the Truth, and the Life
- The Vine
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7 Churches of Revelation
- Smyrna
- Sardis
- Pergamon
- Philadelphia
- Laodicea
- Ephesus
- Thyatira
Pneumonic: SSPPLET
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The 7 days of creation
Day 1: Light
Day 2: The expansion (Heaven) between the waters.
Day 3: Dry land and the oceans and vegetation.
Day 4: The sun, the moon, and the stars.
Day 5: Creatures of the water and birds.
Day 6: Land animals, man, and woman.
Day 7: The day of rest.
