South Coast Presbytery Ordination Questions-Ot

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1.     The “Shepherd” chapters—two.

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Psalm 23 and Jeremiah 23

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2.     The Law of God—both places.

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Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5

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3.     Man created in the image of God.

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Genesis 1:27

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4.     Who was Lot?

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Lot was Abram’s nephew. Lot was with Abram as Abram followed God’s call to the promised land. Eventually Abram and Lot separated and Lot settled near Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot was captured by foreign kings, and was then rescued by Abram. (Genesis 11-14)

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5.     Who was Leah?

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Leah was the daughter of Laban (Jacob’s uncle) and sister of Rachel. Isaac sent Jacob to Laban to marry one of his daughters. Jacob loved Rachel, but Laban tricked Jacob to lay with Leah. Jacob marries both Leah and Rachel. (Genesis 28-30)

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6.     Who was Rachel?

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Rachel was the daughter of Laban and sister of Leah. Jacob served Laban for 7 years in order to marry Rachel, but he was tricked into laying with Leah. Laban agreed to give Jacob Rachel in turn of another 7 years of service. (Genesis 28-30)

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7.     Who was Rebecca?

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Rebekah was the daughter of Bethuel (Abraham’s nephew). Abraham sent his servant to seek out a Hebrew wife for Isaac. Rebekah was chosen. (Genesis 24…remember long chapter and repeated story)

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8.     Who was Ruth?

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Ruth was a Moabite woman, the widow of one of Naomi’s sons. She traveled with Naomi to Bethlehem, where Ruth met Boaz. They married and bore a child name Obed. Obed was the father of Jesse, who was the father of David. So Ruth was David’s great grandmother. (Book of Ruth)

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9.     Who was Joseph?

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Joseph was the son of Jacob and Rachel. He was one of Jacob’s twelve sons. He was sold into slavery by his brothers, brought to Egypt, he became successful in Potiphar’s house, until Potiphar’s wife made advances toward him. He was put in prison, where God gave him favor again. Joseph rose to power in Egypt by the gift of interpreting dreams. Pharaoh placed him over all of Egypt, Pharaoh was only greater than Joseph. Joseph managed the years of plenty and famine, eventually saving his family by bringing them to Egypt to flee the famine. (Genesis 30-50)

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10.  The demands/requests of Moses before Pharaoh.

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Exodus 5:1 “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘Let my people go, that they may hold a feast to me in the wilderness.’”

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11.  Locate the “Song of Moses.”

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Deut. 32

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12.  The fiery furnace and who was in it?

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Daniel 3 – Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.

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13.  The confession of David regarding Bathsheba.

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Psalm 51 & 2 Samuel 12:13 “David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.”

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14.  Who was Gideon?

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Gideon was Israel’s fifth judge during the time of the Judges. Gideon was called by God to deliver the Israelites from the hand of Median. One of the only bright spots in the period of the Judges. (Judges 6-8)

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15.  Who was Samson?

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Samson was the twelfth judge of Israel during the time of the Judges. He had incredible physical strength. Even though the Lord was with him, he did not exactly lead in a way that was righteous; giving into his own temptations, which ultimately led to his death. (Judges 13-16)

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16.  The sun stands still.

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Joshua 10:13

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17.  Cities of refuge.

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Numbers 35

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18.  Who was Elkanah?

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Hannah’s husband, father of Samuel. (1 Samuel 1)

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19.  Who was Hannah? (1 Sam.)

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Hannah was Samuel’s mother. Her womb was closed, but the Lord remembered her and gave her a child. (1 Samuel 1) (Hannah’s prayer – 1 Sam. 2)

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20.  Who was Saul?

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Saul was the first king of Israel. The people of Israel refused to hear Samuel’s warning of having a king, thus demanding a king. The Lord granted their demand and Saul was chosen. He disobeys the Lord by not killing all of the Amalekites (1 Sam 15). “The word of the Lord came to Samuel; ‘I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned back from following me and has not performed my commandments.” 1 Sam. 15:10-11

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21.  Saul’s death.

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1 Samuel 31

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22.  Who was Jonathan?

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Jonathan was Saul’s son. Jonathan became very close to David, choosing loyalty to David over his father, eventually warning David of Saul’s anger against him.

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23.  David’s census.

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2 Samuel 24

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24.  Who was Solomon?

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Son of David and Bathsheba. King of Israel while Israel was strong and united over 40 years. He built the temple. He had a multifaceted character, both following the Lord and turning from the Lord. Ancestor of Christ. (1 Kings 1-11)

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25.  Who was Jeroboam, son of Nebat?

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The first king of Israel after the Kingdom divided. The Lord brought word to Jeroboam, through the prophet Ahijah. Jeroboam built idols for the people and the Lord’s judgment comes upon him and the people. (1 Kings 11-13)

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26.  Who was Rehoboam?

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Rehoboam was Solomon’s son. He became king of the Judah after the kingdom divided. He was an ancestor of Christ. (1 Kings 11-14)

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27.  Who was Elijah?

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A great prophet of the Lord, who spoke out strongly against idolatry. (1 Kings 17-22)

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28.  Who was Elisha?

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Disciple of Elijah, was in the office of prophet for 55 years. (2 Kings 2-6)

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29.  What is the place of Nehemiah & Ezra in redemptive history?

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The books of Nehemiah and Ezra tell of the events of God’s people returning to their land (Jerusalem) and rebuilding the temple of the Lord. The temple has been rebuilt, the people have returned to Jerusalem. The major message of these books is to draw people back to God’s faithfulness to his promises with his people. He is not done with his people, the story is going somewhere.

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30.  Who was Joash?

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Joash was king of Judah for 40 years (became king at age of 7). Another split personality king; did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but also worshipped idols after the prophet Jehoida’s death. (2 Chronicles 24)

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31.  Who was Josiah?

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King of Judah towards the end of the 6th century BC. Known as one of the faithful kings of Biblical history. The book of the law was found during his reign. He set in place reforms, back to covenant keeping in Judah; destroying idols and deposing those who led the people astray. (2 Kings 22-23)

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32.  Who was Asaph?

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Asaph led one of the temple choirs. He is connected to Psalms 73-83.

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33.  Who wrote Ecclesiastes?

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It is anonymous

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34.  The prediction of the Virgin Birth of Christ.

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Isaiah 7:14

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35.  The prediction of the Suffering Servant of Christ.

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Isaiah 53

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36.  Deborah and Barak.

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Judges 4-5

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37.  Balaam.

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Numbers 22

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38.  The test of a true prophet.

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Deuteronomy 18

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39.  The first account of circumcision as a sign and seal of the covenant of grace.

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Genesis 17

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40.  Where is Nebuchadnezzar discussed?

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Daniel 1-5

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41.  Who was the prophet to Nineveh?

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Jonah (The book of Jonah)

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42.  Who was King Ahasuerus?

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Esther 1-10 He was the fifth King Persia (486-465BC). He chose Esther to replace Vashti as the Queen of Persia. She won favor in the King’s sight with the help of Mordecai.

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43.  Who was King Artaxerxes?

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Ezra 4-8 He was the sixth King of Persia (464-424BC). Nehemiah was his cup-bearer. At one point he halted the construction of the temple, but the temple was later completed during the time of his reign.

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44.  What is the last book in the Old Testament and what is its date?

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Malachi-460BC

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45.  State the major themes of the book of Isaiah. Relate them to the history of redemption.

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(theme 1) God’s people – sinful and rebellious (1:2-4), with hearts far from God (1:10-20), will be judged but God will preserve a repentant remnant (1:5-9), so that they can embody faithfulness/image bearing to the blessing (and eventual inclusion) of the nations (1:21-2:5). (theme 2) God himself – hates the sinfulness and rebellion of his people (1:10-17) and will purify wickedness/dross from them (1:21-31) so that they may fulfill their purpose of declaring/embodying his greatness to all the earth (2:1-5). God’s people, throughout history, have broken God’s covenant and have walked apart from God. But Isaiah prophesies that God will save his people through a child born to a virgin, who will wounded for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities.

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46.  State the major divisions in the book of Deuteronomy & how they relate to a covenant document.

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1) Preamble (1:1-5) 2) Historical Prologue (1:6-4:49) 3) Stipulations (5-26) 4) Curses and Blessings (27-30) 5) Succession Arrangements (31-34) *These divisions parallel the Ancient Near Eastern treaties between great kings and vassal kings.

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47.  What is the role of Joshua?

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Joshua is the successor to Moses. God fulfills his promise to his people through Joshua, and leads them into the promised land.

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48.  State the major themes in the book of Lamentations.

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The book of Lamentations was probably written sometime between 587-516 BC. The book accounts for the destruction of Jerusalem and portrays difficult struggle/suffering of the people. Major Theme: God is still faithful in the midst of our suffering. (Lam. 3:21-24) Major Theme: Hope in the Lord (The final word in the bood is nope, not despair.)

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49.  The Ancient of Days reigns & the Son of Man is given dominion.

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Daniel 7:9 & 22

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50.  Daniel’s prayer for his people.

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Daniel 9

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51.  State the major themes in the book of Hosea.

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Threefold message of Hosea: God abhors the sins of his people; judgment is certain; but God’s love stands firm. (key to understanding this theme is understanding of Hosea marriage with Gomer)

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52.  State the major themes in the book of Amos.

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The universal justice of God

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53.  Against whom was Obadiah written?

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Edomites; Obadiah pronounced condemnation against Edom and prophesied their total destruction because of their persistent opposition to God’s people.

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54.  State the major themes in the book of Zephaniah.

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Major Themes: 1. The day of the Lord is the judgment of all nations. 2. Hope of salvation for the remnant of Israel.

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55.  State the major themes in the book of Zechariah.

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Major Themes: 1. God’s people are lax in the rebuilding of the temple; Zechariah is sent to encourage the people to remain diligent in rebuilding the temple. 2. God will renew his covenant with the remnant.