Finals

Question 1

TF: the Bible is written to reveal scientific and historical information about the world and how it functions.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

TF: the Bible is there to give us exact methods for what we should or should not do in any situation.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

How does your NIV Bible Study divide up the books of OT?

Answer 3

By type of literature

Question 4

TF: The Hebrew language consists of 22 consonants and 7 vowels.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

The three sections of the Tanak and the order we are studying the OT in class:

Answer 5

Torah, Prophets, Writings

Question 6

What language is the Septuagint written in?

Answer 6

Koine Greek

Question 7

When God takes Abraham out under the starts and makes a convent with him what does he promise Abraham?

Answer 7

A child

Question 8

What were the names of two Patriarchs after Abraham and their wives?

Answer 8

Isaac and Jacob

Question 9

Which wife did Jacob love the most and what were the names of her children?

Answer 9

Rachael - Manasseh and Ephraim

Question 10

TF: God was happy with the golden calf the people had created to represent him.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

In the tabernacle, what separated the main courts from the holy of holies?

Answer 11

A veil

Question 12

What did Moses place on a pole for the people to look at in order for them to be healed from poisonous snake bites?

Answer 12

Snakes

Question 13

What are the is major superpowers during the majority of the OT?

Answer 13

Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greek, Romans

Question 14

TF: The word Jew is used most often in the OT to describe the people of Israel.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

The word LORD in all caps in the English Bible really represents what Hebrew word?

Answer 15

Yahweh

Question 16

What invention made the Tower of Babel possible and would have required a huge degree of human labor?

Answer 16

The Brick

Question 17

What passages are thought to be the first messianic verses in the OT?

Answer 17

Genesis 3:15

Question 18

What symbol represents the perfection of God’s creation in the book of Genesis?

Answer 18

A garden and natural beauty

Question 19

The following elements we’re part of the Passover Meal.

Answer 19

Matzah
Maror (Bitter Herbs)
Karpas (Parsley)
Charoset (Sweet Paste)
Z’roa (Shank Bone)
Beitzah (Roasted Egg)
Chazeret (Additional bitter herb or Romaine Lettuce)
Salt Water
Wine

Question 20

TF: During the passover meal in the New Testament, Jesus broke with traditions and gave new meaning to the matza and wine.

Answer 20

True

Question 20

The “Slave Bible” used in the East Indies omitted which parts of the Bible?

Answer 20

Exodus and any passages that talked about freedom for the oppressed

Question 21

TF: Moses was confident that the people of Israel would worship God all the years they lived in the promise land.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

TF: Justice towards the poor in Israel’s society is a major theme behind the laws in Deuteronomy.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Why was Moses not allowed to enter the Holy Land?

Answer 23

He started to rule out of an empire mentality like in Egypt

Question 24

TF: The books of Joshua reveals that the people of Israel were able to gain the land of Israel without military battle.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

What does "Prophet" mean in the OT?

Answer 25

Someone who speaks for God declaring his truth and the punishments and blessings that will follow their actions

Question 26

TF: Saul was the perfect example of what God wanted a king to be.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

What was King David's greatest sin during his rule?

Answer 27

He had an affair with the wife of one of the leaders of his army

Question 28

TF: God allowed King David to build him a temple to honor him.

Answer 28

False

Question 29

TF: The book of Isaiah was written by more than one author over a longer period of time than most of the other prophetic books.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

The Prophet Hosea stands out among all the other prophets because God asked him to...

Answer 30

Marry an unfaithful woman

Question 31

Some main reasons for prophets. to be entice to give a "false" or favorable prophecies to the kings they serve were...

Answer 31

- Monetary Rewards - Security and No Risk Persecution - Receiving Power and Status in the Nation

Question 32

The book of Jonah was meant to be used as...

Answer 32

As Satire: everyone acting different than normal

Question 33

What is the name for Israel (Northern Kingdom) used in the prophets? What nation took them to exile?

Answer 33

Ephraim. Conquered by Assyria

Question 33

What nation was Obadiah called to?

Answer 33

Edom

Question 34

What does the Hebrew words for righteousness and justice differ from our understanding of the words in English?

Answer 34

They imply action along with understanding

Question 35

TF: God was angry with Habakkuk for questioning his role in injustice.

Answer 35

False

Question 36

What image does Zephaniah paint of how God relates to his people?

Answer 36

God will dance and sing over them one day

Question 37

In his book, Habakkuk addresses...

Answer 37

Devoted ONLY to God

Question 38

TF: King Jehoiakim is taken into captivity when Jerusalem is destroyed and killed ending the line of David.

Answer 38

False

Question 39

TF: The prophets were called to bring their messages of destruction to the nations of Israel and Judah and never spoke to the surrounding nations of the known world.

Answer 39

False

Question 40

Jeremiah is best known as the ...

Answer 40

Weeping Prophet

Question 41

What is the main reason for the split of the tribes of Israel into Israel (Ephraim) and Judah?

Answer 41

Strict rule by the King of Jerusalem

Question 42

What kingdom conquers the northern kingdom (Ephraim)? Who conquers Judah?

Answer 42

- Assyria conquers Ephraim - Babylon conquers Judah

Question 43

King Solomon asked God for what gift?

Answer 43

Wisdom

Question 44

Isaiah 61 has huge significance because...

Answer 44

Jesus reads it in the synagogue and declares that he has fulfilled this prophecy

Question 45

Ezekiel sees a vision of the presence of the Lord and where is it resting?

Answer 45

Among the exiles in Babylon

Question 46

Name the 5 Messianic Imagery

Answer 46

- New David - New Jerusalem (no walls) - God defeating sin and evil - New Temple (Open to all) - Restoration of creation

Question 47

The setting for the book of Esther is...

Answer 47

The capital Susa in Persia

Question 48

TF: The way women were treated in the OT reflects the way God wanted them to function in society.

Answer 48

False

Question 49

Ruth ends up becoming an important part of history of Israel because she is considered...

Answer 49

The great Grandmother of David and in the line of the Messiah

Question 50

TF: Prophets were needed among the returning exiles because the sins were occurring after the exile as before.

Answer 50

True

Question 51

In the common Bible, what book closes up the OT and comes right before the book of Matthew in the New Testament?

Answer 51

Malachi

Question 52

For what purpose were the Psalms added to the OT?

Answer 52

To teach people how to pray and worship

Question 53

What historical event does the book of Lamentations center on?

Answer 53

The destruction of Jerusalem and the exile to Babylon.

Question 54

TF: God despises those who are lament and are confused about His actions in the world.

Answer 54

False

Question 55

The introduction of "Wisdom Literature" in ancient Israel began with...

Answer 55

Solomon

Question 56

TF: The Song of Songs is not meant as a guide on romance and love but to be symbolic of how God relates to His people.

Answer 56

True

Question 57

What makes the books of the writings different from the books of the prophets?

Answer 57

They were written after the Torah and Prophets and were added when the exiles returned to Israel

Question 58

Why were genealogies so important for those who wrote the book of Chronicles?

Answer 58

It helped proved their right to land of Israel

Question 59

TF: One of the main roles of the Levites and Priests were to lead the community in worship.

Answer 59

True

Question 60

How was the feast of Booths (Tabernacles) celebrated by the ancient Israelites?

Answer 60

Living in handmade created structures for seven days

Question 61

What genre of literature is the book of Ecclesiastes to?

Answer 61

Wisdom

Question 62

What do Job's three friends say in the reasoning for his suffering?

Answer 62

He has sinned against God and deserves it.

Question 63

Wealthy Cows

Answer 63

Amos

Question 64

Who says "Woe to me w/ unclean lips"

Answer 64

Isaiah

Question 65

Who says "Walk humbly with your God?"

Answer 65

Micah

Question 66

Who was called to be repeat to his worst enemy?

Answer 66

Jonah

Question 67

Who says "Your young men will see visions?"

Answer 67

Joel

Question 68

Which prophet was called to Assyria to say "He doesn't allow violent nations to endure?"

Answer 68

Nahum

Question 69

Who says "Lord of God is among you... delight you with signing and dancing" and "God is a warrior?"

Answer 69

Zephaniah