The Old Testament

Question 1

What is the primary focus of the Book of Genesis?

Answer 1

The creation of the world and the early history of humanity.

Question 2

True or False: The Book of Exodus describes the Israelites’ escape from Egypt.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Book of Leviticus primarily contains laws and __________ for the Israelites.

Answer 3

priestly regulations

Question 4

What is the main theme of the Book of Numbers?

Answer 4

The Israelites’ journey through the wilderness and their census.

Question 5

Short answer: Who delivered the speeches recorded in the Book of Deuteronomy?

Answer 5

Moses

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the Book of Joshua?

Answer 6

To detail the conquest and settlement of Canaan by the Israelites.

Question 7

True or False: The Book of Judges describes a cycle of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance among the Israelites.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What does the Book of Ruth primarily focus on?

Answer 8

The loyalty of Ruth, a Moabite woman, and her relationship with Naomi and Boaz.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The Book of 1 Samuel covers the rise of __________ as the first king of Israel.

Answer 9

Saul

Question 10

What is the main theme of the Book of 2 Samuel?

Answer 10

The reign of King David.

Question 11

True or False: The Book of 1 Kings details the division of the kingdom of Israel into Israel and Judah.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What is the focus of the Book of 2 Kings?

Answer 12

The history of both the kingdoms of Israel and Judah until their fall.

Question 13

Short answer: What significant event does the Book of Chronicles recount?

Answer 13

The history of Israel from Adam to the Babylonian exile.

Question 14

What is the primary focus of the Book of Ezra?

Answer 14

The return of the exiles to Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the temple.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The Book of Nehemiah is primarily about the rebuilding of the __________.

Answer 15

walls of Jerusalem

Question 16

True or False: The Book of Esther tells the story of a Jewish queen who saves her people from destruction.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What is the main theme of the Book of Job?

Answer 17

The problem of suffering and the nature of faith.

Question 18

Short answer: What literary form is predominantly used in the Book of Psalms?

Answer 18

Poetry

Question 19

What is the primary focus of the Book of Proverbs?

Answer 19

Wisdom literature and practical advice for living.

Question 20

True or False: The Book of Ecclesiastes expresses the futility of human endeavors.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What is the main theme of the Book of Song of Solomon?

Answer 21

A celebration of love and romantic desire.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The Book of Isaiah contains __________ prophecies about the coming Messiah.

Answer 22

messianic

Question 23

What is the primary focus of the Book of Jeremiah?

Answer 23

The prophet Jeremiah’s warnings to the people of Judah before the Babylonian exile.

Question 24

True or False: The Book of Lamentations mourns the destruction of Jerusalem.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What is the main theme of the Book of Ezekiel?

Answer 25

Prophecies during the Babylonian exile, including visions and symbolism.

Question 26

Short answer: What is the focus of the Book of Daniel?

Answer 26

The experiences of Daniel in Babylon and his prophetic visions.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: The Book of Hosea uses __________ as a metaphor for God's relationship with Israel.

Answer 27

marriage