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Number of Books of the Old Testament

39

3 x 9 = 27

Number of Book of the New Testament

27

3 x 9 = 27

What is the Pentateuch?

The first 5 books of the Bible

Penta

What books make up the Pentateuch?

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

The first 5

What does the Pentateuch mean?

Pentateuch is a Latin word that means 5 books

Latin "Penta"

What other titles is the Pentateuch known?

The Books of Moses

The Books of the Law

The Torah

Author and Content

What are the books from Joshua to Esther called?

History Books

History of the Jews

Which of the History Books are Pre-Exile?

Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings,

1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles

Moses's successor through the Kings

Which of the History Books are Post-Exile?

Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther

ENE

What are the Wisdom Books?

Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon

The Writings

What is the Jewish name for the wisdom books?

The Writings

Job-Song of Solomon

Which books are sometimes referred to as the former prophets?

Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings

JJSK

What are the Prophetic Books?

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

Isaiah - Malachi

What title are the Prophetic Books sometimes given?

The latter prophets

They were late

What books are known as the Major Prophets?

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel

Isaiah-Daniel

Why are the called Major Prophets referred to as such?

The size of their works

Size Matters

Which of the Major Prophets are Pre-Exile?

Isaiah and Jeremiah

The first two

Which of the Major Prophets are Post-Exile?

Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel

The latter three

What are the Minor Prophets?

Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

Hosea-Malachi

Why are the Minor Prophets referred to as such?

The size of their works

Same reason as the

Major Prophets

How many Minor Prophets are there?

12

Same number as the tribes of Israel and Jesus' disciples

Where was each Minor Prophet’s primary place of ministry?

Hosea (Israel); Joel (Judah); Amos (Is); Obadiah (J); Jonah (Is); Micah (J); Nahum (J); Habakkuk (J); Zephaniah (J); Haggai (J); Zechariah (J); Malachi (J)

Hosea-Jonah (Alternating)

Micah-Malachi (Southern Kingdom Only)

Which Minor Prophets are Post-Exile?

Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

Last three of the OT

What are the 6 divisions of the OT and how many books are in each?

Law - 5 books

Pre-exile - 9 books, Post-exile - 3 books

Writings - 5 books

Major Prophets - 5 books

Minor Prophets Pre-exile - 9 books

Minor Prophets Post-Exile - 3 books

OT Phone: 593-5593

What are the divisions of the New Testament and how many books are in each section?

Gospels - 4 books

Acts - 1 book

Pauline Epistles - 13 books

(Pastor Epistles - 4 books)

General Epistles - 8 books

Revelation - 1 book


What are the two divisions of the Gospels?

The Synoptic Gospels and John

Matthew, Mark, Luke, AND John

What are Matthew, Mark and Luke known as?

The Synoptic Gospels

Same or Like View

What does Synoptic mean?

Greek word meaning the same or like view

Greek

What books are included in the Pauline epistles?

Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians,1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

There are 13

What are the pastoral epistles?

1 Timothy; 2 Timothy; Titus

Triple T

Why are they called the pastoral epistles?

They were written to individuals (Timothy and Titus) not to entire churches

They deal with the qualification for church leadership

What books are included in the general epistles?

Hebrews (sermonic letter), James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude

The first book is included with Paul’s letters by some but since there is no author it can be placedhere with the general epistles

When was the first translation of the Bible made into English?

1382 A.D.

John Wycliffe

What is the Septuagint?

The Septuagint is the oldest Greek version of the OT

Alexandria, Egypt

Translated around 300-200 BC

The word “Septuagint” is derived from “70” in Latin

What is the Vulgate?

The Vulgate is the Latin version of the Bible prepared chiefly by St. Jerome at the end of the 4thcentury A.D.

Latin is Vulgar

What is a Canon?

A canon refers to the body of writings which have been officially “measured”according to a special standard, and recognized as authoritative, i.e., divinely inspired, by achurch or a religious community.

The term “canon” is derived from the Hebrew word qaneh which means a reed used as ameasuring stick.

What is the Apocrypha?

The Apocrypha is a collection of thirteen works of Jewish literature, from 300 B.C. to 70 A.D.

Lit 13

What does the word Apocrypha mean?

Hidden Things

It's a secret

Why is the Apocrypha not part of the cannon?

It is not part of the Hebrew Bible

Jewish exclusion

What text in general epistles speak on the authority of Scripture?

Hebrews 1:1-2 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by theprophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of allthings, through whom also he created the world.

How Moses makes his coffee;

1 cup with 1 cream and 2 sugars

What text in the pastoral epistles speak on the authority of Scripture?

2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof,for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent,equipped for every good work.

AWANA Answer

What text in the Pauline epistles speak on the authority of scripture?

Romans 15:4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Rome

When was the fall of Jerusalem?

586 B.C.

Babylonian

When was the fall of Samaria?


722 B.C.

Assyrian

When did Paul go to Rome?

A.D. 60

30 for 30

Outline the Chapters of Genesis

1 - Adam

6 - Noah

12 - Abraham

24 - Isaac and Family (Jacob)

37 - Joseph

"G" in Genesis is like a 6

What was created on each of the 6 Days in Genesis 1:1-28?

1 Light/Darkness
2 Seas/Skies
3 Waters/Dry Land
4 Sun/Moon
5 Birds/Fish
6 Animals/Man

1 Light/Darkness

2 Seas/Skies

3 Waters/Dry Land

4 Sun/Moon

5 Birds/Fish

6 Animals/Man

Framework View of Creation

Where do we find man made in God’s Image?

Genesis 1:26-28

Sixth Day of Creation

Where do you find the cultural mandate?

Genesis 1:28

Sixth Day of Creation

What is the proto-euangelion, the first prophetic picture of Christ?

Genesis 3:15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and heroffspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.

bruised head; bruised heel

_______________ walked with God, and he was not, for God took him.

Enoch

(Genesis 5:24)

He was no more

Who was the oldest man in the Bible?

Methuselah at 969 years

(Genesis 5:27)

969

In what chapters do we find Noah and the flood?

Genesis 6 to 9

Genesis division after Adam

Name the sons of Noah

Shem, Ham, Japheth

(Genesis 6:10)

SHJ

Which of his sons did Noah curse?

Ham

(Genesis 9:24)

Honey-baked

Why did Noah curse one of his sons?

Because he saw the nakedness of his father

(Genesis 9:22)

Bare as a baby's bottom

Who was the father of the Canaanites?

Ham

(Genesis 9:22)

Honey-baked

In what chapter do you find the tower of Babel?

Genesis 11

The number 11 looks like a tower

Why did the people build the Tower of Babel?

To make a name for themselves (Genesis 11:4)

Namai wa?

What command of God were they violating by building the tower?

Go and fill the earth

Cultural Mandate-ish

What was the Lord's judgment for the Tower of Babel?

The mixing of the languages

tongues

What New Testament event reverses the judgment of the Tower of Babel and where is it found?

Pentecost - Acts 2

Gift of tongues

Who was the father of Abraham?

Terah

(Genesis 11:26)

Sounds like the word for earth

Where was Abraham's father from?

Ur of the Chaldeans (11:28)

Gray's Master

Where did Abraham's father die?

Haran

(Genesis 11:32)

Genesis 11:32

What was Abraham’s nephew’s name who traveled with him?

Lot

(Genesis 12:5)

Parking ______

In what chapter is the call of Abraham found?

Genesis 12

6 chapters after Noah

Where was Abraham living when he was called?

Haran

(Genesis 12:4)

Where his father died

What did God promise Abraham in the call and the covenant he made with him?

Land, offspring, a nation and a blessing to all the families of the earth

(Genesis 12:1-3)

Genesis 12:1-3

What New Testament book and chapter makes an argument based on the word seed, singular, and that Christ is that promised seed?

Galatians 3:16 Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, “And to offsprings,” referring to many, but referring to one, “And to your offspring,” who is Christ.

Pauline Epistle

*similar to John 3:16

What king blessed Abraham?

Melchizedek

(Genesis 14:18-19)

In the order of ___________

What was Melchizedek besides a king?

Priest of the most high God (Genesis 14:18)

Prophet, _________, and King

What does Melchizedek’s name mean?

King of righteousness

(Hebrews 7:2)

Hebrews 7:2

What did Melchizedek serve Abraham?

Bread and wine

(Genesis 14:18)

Pairing foods

What did Abraham give to Melchizedek?

A tithe

(Genesis 14:20)

A tenth

Where was Melchizedek from?

Salem

(Genesis 14:18)

Short for "Jerusalem"

In what chapter in Genesis do we find this story about Melchizedek?

Genesis 14

2 chapters into Abraham's division

Where is Melchizedek referred to in the Psalms?

Psalm 110

A hundred plus a tenth

Where is Melchizedek referred to the New Testament?

Hebrews 5-7

Moses's Coffee,
Open 5-7

Who is Melchizedek a type of?

He is a type of Christ

(Hebrews 5-7)

Hebrews 5-7

In what chapter did God make a covenant with Abraham?

Genesis 15

The Burning Torch

and Smoking Firepot

Describe the process of God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15

“Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon." And he brought him all these, cut them in half, and laid each half over against the other. But he did not cut the birds in half." When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces.” (Genesis 15:9-10, 17)

v. 9-10, 17

What was the sign of the covenant between God and Abraham?

Circumcision

(Genesis 17:10)

Genesis 17:10

In what chapter was the sign of God's covenant with Abraham commanded in Genesis?

Genesis 17

Circumcision

Which son of Abraham was circumcised first and how old was he?

Ishmael, 13 years

(Genesis 17:13, 25)

Genesis 17:13, 25

Who was to be circumcised and how old did one have to be?

All males at 8 days old

(Genesis 17:12)

Genesis 17:12

How old was Abraham when he was circumcised?

Abraham was 99 when he was circumcised

(Genesis 17:24)

Genesis 17:24

What was the name of Sarah’s servant?

Hagar

(Genesis 16:1)

Mother of Ishmael

What was the name of the child Hagar bore with Abraham?

Ishmael

(Genesis 16:15)

His name mean "God listens"

What New Testament book used the son of Sarah’s hand-maiden and Sarah’s son as an allegory of the contrast between two covenants?

Galatians 4

(verses 22-25)

Giraffes Eat Peanuts 4 fun

Where did Lot choose to live when Abraham and he separated?

Sodom

(Genesis 13:12)

Genesis 13:12

What happened to Lot’s wife?

She turned into a pillar of salt (Genesis 19:26)

NaCl

Where in the New Testament are we called on to remember Lot’s wife and what is thecontext of that passage?

Luke 17: When you see judgment coming when you are on your roof top don’t even go intoyour house to gather your belongings (Luke 17:27-37)

Third Synoptic Gospel

What are the two nations that Lot fathered?

Moab and Ammon

(Genesis 19:37-38)

Genesis 19:37-38

By whom did Lot father the Moabites and the Ammonites?

His two daughters

(Genesis 19:36)

Genesis 19:36

In what chapter is the birth of Isaac found?

Genesis 21

Sun/Son 21

In what chapter did Abraham offer up Isaac as a sacrifice?

Genesis 22

Son in 21: Done in 22

Who was Isaac’s wife?

Rebekah

(Genesis 24:67)

Genesis 24:67

What were the names of Issac and Rebekah sons?

Jacob and Esau

(Genesis 25:25-26)

The Deceiver and The Red

Isaac's two sons became the fathers of what 2 nations?

Jacob - Israel and Esau - Edom (Genesis 25:29-31; 32:28)

Genesis 25:29-31; 32:28

What did Jacob dream of when he fled his brother?

A ladder to heaven

(Genesis 28:12)

Jacob's ladder

What did Jacob name the place where he dreamed of the ladder?

Bethel

(Genesis 28:19)

House of God

Who was Jacob’s father in law?

Laban

(Genesis 27:16)

Genesis 27:16

What were the names of Jacob’s wives?

Rachel and Leah

(Genesis 29:22, 28)

Weak eyes and pleasing

What brook did Jacob cross and wrestle with God?

Jabbok

(Genesis 32:22)

ABDC

What did Jacob name the place where he wrestled with God?

Peniel

(Genesis 32:30)

A pen in denial

What does the name "Peniel" mean?

The face of God

coram Deo

What is the name of the daughter-in-law who posed as a prostitute and bore a son by herfather in law?

Tamar

Judah's daughter in-law

Who was Tamar's father-in-law?

Judah

The southern kingdom

What was the name of Tamar's first born twin?

Her first born twin was Perez

A breach

Where does Tamar appear in the New Testament?

Matthew 1 - Tamar is in the Genealogy of Jesus

Adam-Jesus

In what chapter is the following verse found?

“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.”

Genesis 50:20

Joseph to his brothers

In what chapter is the following verse found and what is its significance?

“The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples.”

Genesis 49:10

Judah would be the line through whom the Messiah would come

The lion's cub

What were the names of Joseph’s sons?

Manasseh and Ephraim

The half-tribes

List the 12 sons of Israel

Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, Benjamin

12 tribes of Israel

List the 12 tribes of Israel

Reuben, Simeon, Levi (Priest), Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Ephraim/Manasseh (from Joseph), Benjamin

12 sons of Israel and Joseph's sons

When was Genesis written?

Second Millennia BC

(Moses lived in either the 1500 BC or 1300 BC)

1500-1300

Outline of Exodus

Chapters 1-12 - In Egypt

Chapters 13-18 - Wilderness

Chapters 19-23 - Sinai

Chapters 24-40 - Instructions for Worship

1,13,19,24

When Moses fled Egypt, where did he go?

Midian

(Exodus 2:15)

The Middle

Who became Moses' father in law?

Jethro

(Exodus 3:1)

_________ Tull

What was Moses' father in law?

A priest

(Exodus 3:1)

Prophet, _______, and King

What was the name of Moses’ wife?

Zipporah

(Exodus 2:21)

Exodux 2:21

What advice did his father-in-law give Moses when Israel was in the wilderness?

Appoint leaders to help him judge the people

(Exodus 18: 21)

Exodus 18: 21

Who is Moses’ brother?

Aaron

(Numbers 26:59)

Ay-ay-ron

Who is Moses’ sister?

Miriam

(Numbers 26:59)

Numbers 26:59

What tribe were Moses' and his siblings a part of?

Levi

(Numbers 26:59)

The priests

In what chapter is the story of the burning bush found?

Exodus 3

Chapter is the same number as the persons of the Godhead

What were the 10 plagues in Egypt (Exodus)?

Blood (7:20), Frogs (8:6), Gnats (8:17), Flies (8:24), Death of Livestock (9:6), Boils (9:10), Hail (9:23), Locusts (10:13), Darkness (10:22), Death of Firstborn (12:29)

Exodus 7-12

In what chapter does the Passover take place?

Exodus 12

Chapter same number as the number of tribes of Israel and number of Jesus' disciples

In what chapter do the Israelites cross the Red Sea?

Exodus 14

Two chapters after the Passover

In how many places do you find the 10 commandments listed in the Old Testament and where is it found?

2 places -

Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5

10 commandments Xs 2 tablets

= 20

10 commandments divided 2 tablets = 5

Where does Jesus summarize the 10 commandments?

Matthew 22

First Synoptic,

10 commandments + 10

+ 2 tablets = 22

Where does Jesus say he fulfills the 10 commandments?

Matthew 5:17 and Luke 24:44

First Synoptic 5:17

and on the Road to Emmaus

List the 10 commandments

1. No other gods

2. No idols

3. Do not take the Lord’s name in vain

4. Remember the Sabbath

5. Honor your father and your mother

6. Do not murder

7. Do not commit adultery

8. Do not steal

9. Do not bear false witness

10. Do not covet

1-4 Toward God

5-10 Toward Man

In what chapter do you find the story of the Golden Calf?

Exodus 32

32 Carat Gold

What is the other name given to Mt. Sinai?

Mt. Horeb

Sun and Moon

Where do you find the following verse?

“Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.”

Exodus 19:5-6a

1 Peter 2:9

Where is Exodus 19:5-6 referred to in the New Testament?

1 Peter 2:9

"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light."

A royal priesthood

What are the three annual feasts in which Israel is required to appear before the Lord?

Feast of Unleavened Bread (Passover); Feast of Harvest; Feast of Ingathering

Exodus 23

In what chapter do you find the three feasts mentioned where Israel is to appear before the Lord?

Exodus 23

E:23

List the furniture in the Tabernacle

a. The Ark of the Covenant (26:10-22)

b. The Table for Bread (26:23-30)

c. The Golden Lampstand (26:31-40)

d. The Bronze Altar (27:1-8)

e. The Altar of Incense (30:1-10)

f. The Bronze Basin (30:12-21)

In what chapter do you find the following verse?

“The LORD descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD. The LORD passed before him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children's children, to the third and the fourth generation." And Moses quickly bowed his head toward the earth and worshiped.”

Exodus 34:5-8

God's glory

What precipitates the event Exodus 34:5-8?

Moses had asked

to see God’s glory

(Exodus 33:18)

God's glory

When was Exodus supposed to have been written?

(two dates)

1446 BC

1260 BC

Early Date and

"Late" Date

What is the key verse of Leviticus?

Leviticus 19:2b

"You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy. "

Holy

Outline the book of Leviticus

Chapters 1-10 "The Lord is Holy"

Chapters 11-27 "The People of God in Holiness


How many Sacrifices are listed in Leviticus?

5

BGPSG

What are the 5 sacrifices listed in Leviticus?

Burnt, Grain, Peace, Sin, Guilt Offerings

BGPSG

In which chapters are the Levitical sacrifices found?

Leviticus 1-5

There are 5 sacrifices

(a chapter each)

How many feasts are mentioned in Leviticus?

6

PFHTDB

What are the 6 feasts mentioned in Leviticus?

Passover/Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Harvest/Pentecost (in New Testament)/Weeks, Trumpets, Day of Atonement, Booths

PFHTDB

What chapter lists the feasts in Leviticus?

Leviticus 23

2 x 3 = 6

What is the Hebrew name for the feast of Trumpets?

Rosh Hashanah

Jewish New Year

What is the Hebrew name for the feast/day of Atonement?

Yom Kippur

Well-known Jewish holiday

What is the Hebrew name for the feast of Booths?

Succoths

booths suck

What is the meaning of Pentecost literally in the Greek?

pentēkostē, fiftieth (day)

Pente-cost

By what other name is the feast of the Firstfruits called?

Pentecost

fiftieth day

When is Pentecost celebrated?

The fiftieth day after Passover

fiftieth day

Who was the father of Nadab and Abihu?

Aaron

(Leviticus 10:1)

Ay-ay

How did they sin against God?

They offered up an unauthorized offering to the Lord

(Leviticus 10:1)

Strange fire

What chapter do you find the account of Nadab and Abihu?

Leviticus 10

two X fire

Who are the other 2 sons of Aaron?

Eleazar and Ithamar

(Leviticus 10:6)

Leviticus

Where is the following verse found?

“For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life.”

Leviticus 17:11

7-11, plus 10

Where are the people of Israel camped in Leviticus?

Mt. Sinai

The other name for Mt. Horeb

In what chapter is the Sabbatical year commanded and explained?

Leviticus 25

Think Christmas - the coming of the one who grants refuge and rest for God’speople

What chapter is the year of Jubilee prescribed?

Leviticus 25

Same as the Sabbatical year chapter

What chapter of Leviticus lists the clean and unclean foods?

Leviticus 11

There is less than a dozen

What were the two stones called on the breast plate of the high priest?

The Urim and the Thummim stone

(Leviticus 8:8)

God's Will

What was the purpose of the Urim and the Thummim?

They were used to discern the will of the Lord

(Leviticus 28:30)

Leviticus 28:30

In what chapter is the ordination of Aaron and his sons?

Leviticus 8

Great ______

What are the keywords for the Book of Numbers?

Wilderness and Wandering

W &W

Outline Numbers

Chapters 1-9: Sinai; Census

Chapters 10-19: to Kahesh, discontent, grumbling

Chapters 20: Journey to Moab

Count in tens

How many Censuses are there in Numbers?

Two, found in Numbers 1 and Numbers 26

Not one, but...

Which Israelite tribes settled in the land of Gilead?

Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh

RGM

In which chapter do you find the Priestly Benediction?

Numbers 6
(verses 24-26)

"The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORDmake his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up hiscountenance upon you and give you peace.”

Name all the sons of Aaron

Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar

NA/Ei

What sin did Moses commit that God forbade him to go into the Promised Land?

He did not believe in God (Numbers 20:12)

Trust in the Lord

Where did Moses not believe in God place?

The waters of Meribah

(Numbers 20:13)

The Israelites quarreled

Who rebelled against Moses and Aaron in Numbers?

Korah
(Numbers 16:1-2)

Avatar

What happened to his household of Korah?

He and his family were swallowed up by the earth (Numbers 16:32)

Earth bending

What sign did God perform to confirm Moses, Aaron and the tribe of Levi leadership?

Moses took a staff from each tribe and placed it in the tabernacle; Aaron’s rod bloomed and produced almonds.

(Numbers 17:6-8)

Almond joy

In what chapter are the spies sent into the land of Canaan?

Numbers 13

_________th Warrior

How many spies were sent to Canaan?

12 spies

One for each tribe

What were the names of the spies that brought back a positive report?

Joshua and Caleb

(Numbers 14:37-38)

J & C

Where did Israel wander because they refused to trust God and take the land?

Wilderness of Zin

(Numbers 27:14)

It would be a cool wine name

What nations did Israel have to pass through to get from Kadesh to the plains across from Jericho?

Amman; Moab; Edom

AME

What nation denied passage to Israel, making them go around it?

Edom

(Numbers 20:18)

Nation of Esau

What two kings did Israel defeat in Numbers?

Sihon King of the Amorites; Og (Numbers 21:21-24; 21:33-35)

SiOg

What prophet was called to curse Israel?

Balaam

(Numbers 22:4-6)

The man with the donkey

Who hired Balaam?

Balak King of Moab

(Numbers 22:4-5)

King of Moab

In what chapter do you find the cities of refuge?

Numbers 35

7 X 5

What was the purpose of the cities of refuge?

Those who were guilty of manslaughter could flee to any of these cities for safety

(Numbers 35:11)

Numbers 35:11

How many cities of refuge were there?

6 cities; 3 beyond the Jordan and

3 in Canaan

(35:14)

3 and 3

When Israel was passing through Edom, they complained about not having any food and water, what judgment did God send?

Sent snakes

(Numbers 21:6)

The story of the bronze serpent

What did Moses do to heal the people from the snake bites?

Moses made a bronze serpent that the people looked to for healing

(Numbers 22:8)

Numbers 22:8

What chapter in Numbers do you find the story of the bronze serpent?

Numbers 21

US legal drinking age

Where do you find the event with the bronze serpent referred to in the New Testament?

John 3

3rd Chapter of the 4th Gospel

What did God tell Moses to do to help him govern the people?

Appoint elders to help

(Numbers 11:16-18)

Jethro's advice

How many people were chosen to help Moses govern?

70

(Numbers 11:16)

Think about the number associated with the Septuagint

What happened to those elders that Moses selected when God’s spirit came upon them?

When God’s spirit fell on them they prophesied

(Numbers 11:25)

A ceased spiritual gift

Who were the two elders who continued to prophesy in the camp?

Eldad and Medad

(Numbers 11:26)

El, Me, and Dad

What was Moses’ response when he was told about the two elders who continued to prophesy in the camp?

But Moses said to him, "Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the LORD's people were prophets, that the LORD would put his Spirit on them!"

(Numbers 11:29)

Numbers 11:39

When was Moses’ wish granted?

The day of Pentecost

Big event Acts 2

What Jewish governing body in the New Testament’s origin goes back to this event?

The Sanhedrin

Jewish Counsel

How many people made up the Sanhedrin?

71 (70 elders plus the high priest)

elders + high priest

What does the Greek translation of Deuteronomy mean?

Second Law

"deu" and "nomos"

What is the main event in Deuteronomy?

Moses giving the law a second time

Second time around

Outline the Book of Deuteronomy

Review (1-11)

Way from Sinai (1-4)

General Address

Way by the Law (5-11)


Remember (12-34)

Special Address

Rules and Injunctions (12-26)

Live or Die (27-29)

Farewell (30-34)

Review and Remember

In what Chapter is the following verse found?

"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.”

Deuteronomy 6:4-5

The Shema

What is Deuteronomy 6:4-5 called by Jews?

The Shema

"Hear, Oh Israel..."

Where do you find the Shema quoted in the NT?

Matthew 22:37; Mark 12:30; Luke 10:27

Once in each Synoptic

What chapter is the following verse found?

“For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God”

Deuteronomy 4:24

424

Where is Deuteronomy 4:24 quoted in the New Testament?

Hebrews 12:29

1st General Epistle

A dozen - 29

What is purpose of Deuteronomy 4:24 and

Hebrews 12:29?

They are exhortations to proper worship

Proper Worship

Where is Moses told to go to view the Promised Land?

Pisgah

(Deuteronomy 3:27)

Deuteronomy 3:27

Does Moses get to the Promised Land?

No

He did not believe God when he struck the rock at Meribah

What chapter in Deuteronomy do you find the prophecy about a prophet who will take Moses place?

Deuteronomy 18:18

1818

Who was Moses' immediate fulfillment?

Joshua

J

Who is the final fulfillment of Moses' position?

Jesus

The Sunday School Answer

In which chapter and book do you find the following text:

"For this commandment that I command you today is not too hard for you, neither is it faroff. It is not in heaven, that you should say, 'Who will ascend to heaven for us and bringit to us, that we may hear it and do it?' Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say,'Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us, that we may hear it and do it?' But theword is very near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can do it.”

Deuteronomy 30:11-14

Memorize

In which chapter and book do you find the following text:

"And there has not arisen a prophet since in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew faceto face, none like him for all the signs and the wonders that the LORD sent him to do inthe land of Egypt, to Pharaoh and to all his servants and to all his land, and for all themighty power and all the great deeds of terror that Moses did in the sight of all Israel."

Deuteronomy 34:10-12

Memorize

In what chapter do you find the covenant curses?

Deuteronomy 27 (v. 15-26)

Cursed 27

What chapter is primarily devoted to listing blessings for covenant obedience?

Deuteronomy 28 (v. 1-14)

Blessed 28

Moses instructed the people of Israel when they entered the Promised Land to stand on what two mountains and shout out the blessings and the curses of the covenant?

Ebal and Gerizim (27:11-14)

E & G

Which mountain were the people to build an altar?

Ebal (27:4)

E of the E & G

What was the mountain from which the curses were shouted?

Ebal (27:13)

E of the E & G

Which people group built their primary place of worship on Mount Gerizim?

The Samaritans

Think of the woman at the well

Where do you find Jesus having a discussion about this topic and with whom?

The woman at the well

(John 4:19-24)

John 4:19-24

On what mountain did Moses die?

Mt. Nebo

not Mt. Nemo

How old was Moses when he died?

120

(Deuteronomy 34:7)

A century and a fifth

Outline the book of Joshua

1-5 Crossing into theLand,

6-12 Taking the Land,

13-21Dividing the Land,

22-24Serving the Lord

Land in the Land


1,6,13,22

Who is thought to be the traditional author of the book of Joshua?

The author is unknown

Mysterious Pokemon Alphabet

When, canonically speaking, was Joshua written (i.e. what is the setting of the book?)

After the Exile*(?), recording the transition from Moses to Joshua as Israel’s new leader whoguides Israel to rest in the Promised Land

Moses' Successor

Who was the prostitute who hid the spies in Jericho?

Rahab

(Joshua 2:1,6)

Her name is in the Genealogy of Christ in Matthew 1

Where is Rahab introduced?

Joshua 2

J2

Where is the following verse located in the book of Joshua:

The Lord said to Joshua, “Today I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with you.”?

Joshua 3:7

It shows that Joshua is the New Leader of Israel, appointed by God to replace Moses.

Why is Joshua 3:7 important?

It shows that Joshua is the New Leader of Israel, appointed by God to replace Moses.

Successor

What river did Joshua lead Israel over in order to enter the Promised Land?

The Jordan River

(Joshua 2:14)

Joshua 2:14

What significant New Testament event also occurs at the Jordan River?

Jesus’ baptism

(Matthew 3:13)

"...with whom I am well pleased."

Why is it to know the OT/NT events at the Jordan?

Important redemptive historical events occur at the Jordan River throughout the Scriptures

Redemptive History

When Israel crossed over the Jordan and camped at Gilgal what were the first two things that they did?

Circumcised the people and celebrated the Passover

(Joshua 5:2,10)

Joshua 5:2,10

Why are the events of

Joshua 5:2,10 significant?

It serves as a sign to Israel that God’s covenant is still in place

Covenant

What specific commands did God give Israel regarding the battle they were to fight inthe Promised Land?

They were to destroy every person

(Joshua 6:17, 21)

Joshua 6:17, 21

What specific commands did God give Israel regarding the battle they were to fight inthe Promised Land?

a. They were to destroy every person

(6:17, 21)

b. They were not to keep anything for themselves (6:18)

c. There were to destroy every creature with the edge of the sword (6:21)

d. All gold and silver was to go into the treasury of the Lord (6:19)

Joshua 6:17-19

What was the battle lost by Israel?

Battle of Ai

"love" in Japanese

Where is the battle of Ai recorded?

Joshua 7:4

Joshua

Whose sin caused the Israelites to lose at Ai and what was that sin?

Achan (7:20)

He had stolen goods from Jericho that had been devoted for destruction (7:21)

Joshua 7:20-21

What were the two mountains on which the covenant was renewed after the secondbattle of Ai?

Mt. Ebal and Mt. Gerizim

(Joshua 8:30-35)

The original two mountains

On which mountain was the altar built the second time?

Mt. Ebal

(Joshua 8:30)

The original mountain

What people deceived Joshua and Israel into making a covenant with them?

The Gibeonites

(Joshua 9:3)

Cutters of Wood

How did the Gibeonites deceive Israelites?

By saying they were far from them

(Joshua 9:22)

Distant Land

What miraculous event happened at Gibeon that allowed Israel to keep fighting?

The sun stood still

Joshua 10:13b

After the battle at Gibeon, which half of Canaan was conquered next?

Joshua then ledthe armies to conquer the ________ half of Canaan.

a. Southern (Joshua 10)

b. Northern (Joshua 11)

Joshua 10 & 11

What was the inheritance given to Caleb?

Hebron

Joshua 14:13

What did Israel not do when it came to taking Canaan?

They did not completely drive out the Canaanites

(Joshua 17:13)

Joshua 17:13

Why did the tribes of Israel rise up to battle against Reuben, Gad and the half tribe ofManasseh?

They built an altar by the Jordan (Joshua 22:10)

Joshua 22:10

Where did Joshua gather the elders for his final address and covenant renewal?

Shechem

(Joshua 24)

Joshua 24

Where is this verse found?

And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve,whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of theAmorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Joshua 24:15

NPHJarvis

What are the major theological themes of the book of Joshua?

a. land

b. leadership

c. the Book of the Law

d. the covenant

e. Holy (Horam) Warfare

f. judgment and mercy

g. divine sovereignty

h. human responsibility

i. promised rest

j. God’s faithfulness

There's a bunch

Outline the Book of Judges

1-3:6 The Roots of Israel’sApostasy

3:7-16 The Downward Spiral ofIsrael’s Apostasy

17-21The Depths of Israel’sApostasy

Apostasy 1, 3, 17

Who is the traditional author of the book of Judges?

Unknown

Same as Joshua

What is the date/setting of the book of Judges?

The period between Joshua’s death and the rise of Samuel and Saul

After J, before S^2

What is the major overall theme of the book of Judges?

The downward spiral of Israel’s national and spiritual life. This led to chaos within thenation and apostasy from God. This reveals Israel’s need for a godly king to lead thepeople.

Spiral of Shame

In Judges 2 the angel of the Lord condemns Israel for not doing two things. What didIsrael fail to do?

a. Not make covenants with the inhabitants of the land (2:2)

b. Break down their alters (2:3)

Judges 2:2-3

What recurring phrase in Judges anticipates the rise of the Monarchy?

“there was no king”

Judges 17:6

Judges 21:25

Which judge was the brother of Caleb?

Othniel

(Judges 3:9)

Judges 3:9

How does the book of Judges describe Othniel?

The Spirit of the LORD was upon him

(Judges 3:10)

Judges 3:10

______a ____ was ________b________ handed. At that time thepeople of Israel were oppressed by ______c________ , king of_____d______ who was described as a very _____e_____ man.

a. Ehud, 3:15

b. left, 3:15

c. Eglon, 3:14

d. Moab, 3:15

e. fat, 3:17

The left-handed Judge

In Judges 4:4, Deborah is described as a ______a_____ . At that timeIsrael was cruelly oppressed by _____b______ and the commander of hisarmy _____c______ . Deborah sent for ______d______ and toldhim to gather the people at _____e______ . The battle took place at theriver _______f_________

a. prophetess, 4:4

b. Jabin, 4:1

c. Sisera, 4:2

d. Barak, 4:6

e. Mt. Tabor, 4:6

f. Kishon, 4:7

Deborah and Barak

The leader of the army was killed by ______a______ whodrove a ______b______ into his temple. So Sisera was killed by awoman as ______c______ prophesied around the time when Barak hadinsisted that Deborah _____d________

a. Jael, the wife of Heber, 4:21

b. tent peg, 4:21

c. Deborah, 4:9

d. go up with him into battle, 4:8

Judges 4:8-21

The judge who put out the fleece to prove God would be with him was _______a_______ . Gideon was given the name _______b_________ because he _________c_________

a. Gideon, 6:37

b. Jerubaal, “Let Baal contend against him,” 6:32

c. tore down the altar of Baal, 6:30

Gideon vs. Baal

Why did God reduce the number of men in Gideon’s army?

“Lest Israel boast over me, saying, 'My own hand has saved me” (7:2)

Judges 7:2

How did Gideon reduce the number of soldiers and how many were there?

By the way they drink water. There were 300.

Judges 7:5-6

Gideon commanded his army to attack at ______a______ . The soldiers were threethings, __________b____________

a. night

b. a lamp, a trumpet and a jar, 7:16

Judges 7:16

Gideon made an _____a______ of the gold taken in his battles. It become_______b________ for the family of Gideon.

a. Ephod, 8:27

b. a snare, 8:27

Judges 8:27

Gideon had ____a_____ and the son who attempted to establish himselfas king was _______b_______ . ______c______ plotted with him in order to secure his leadership. Abimelech ___d___ all but one of his brothers.

a. 70 sons, 8:30

b. Abimelech, 8:31, 9:1-2

c. The men of Shechem, 9:1

d. killed, 9:5

Judges 8:30-9:5

Who told the parable of the trees?

Jotham the young son of Gideon

(Judges 9:7)

Judges 9:7

Who was the parable of the trees about in Judges?

It was about Jotham's brother Abimelech

(Judges 9:16)

Judges 9:16

Where was the parable of the tress told?

Mt. Gerizim

(Judges 9:7)

Samaritan worship mountain

________a______ was the son of a _______b_______ who was ______c_____ by his father’s family. But because of theoppression of the _______d______ the elder of Gilead went andasked _____e________ to fight for them. He agreed if they would makehim their ___f_______

a. Jephthah, 11:1

b. prostitute, 11:1

c. disinherited, 11:2

d. Ammonites, 11:4

e. Jephthah, 11:6

f. head, 11:9

Judges 11:1-9

What did the king of Ammon give as the reason he fought against Israel?

Israel took away his land

Judges 11:13

What vow did Jephthah make to God if he won victory over the Ammonites?

If God gave him victory over the Ammonites, Jephthah vowed to sacrifice to God what ever first walk through his door upon his return home

(Judges 11:30)

Judges 11:30

What was the tragic result of Jephthah's vow?

Jephthah was victorious. His daughter was first to walk through his door so he offered his daughter as a sacrifice to God.

(Judges 11:34)

Judges 11:34

What test did the Gileadites give to those who wanted to cross the Jordan to see ifthey were Ephraimites?

They made them pronounce Shibboleth

Judges 12:6

The judge born to a barren woman was ______a_______ and theangel of the Lord told her that the child shall be a _______b_______

a. Samson, 13:24

b. Nazirite, 13:5

Judges 13:5-24

What riddle did Samson tell during his wedding feast to a Philistine woman?

“Out of the eater came something to eat. Out of the strong came something sweet."

Judges 14:14

To what did Samson's riddle refer?

The carcass of a lion and honey

(Judges 14:8-9)

Judges 14:8-9

What did the father of the bride do when Samson didn’t marry his daughter?

He gave her to another man

Judges 15:2

What did Samson do in response to the Philistine father giving his daughter to someone else?

He set the Philistines’ grain on fire.

Judges 15:4-5

What weapon did Samson use to defeat 1,000 Philistines?

The fresh jawbone of a donkey

Judges 15:15-16

What did Samson carry from Gaza to Hebron?

The city gates

Judges 16:3

What is the name of the woman who convinced Samson to tell him the secret of hisstrength to betray him?

Delilah

Judges 16:6

After Delilah ______a_______ his head, the Philistines ___b_________ his eyes and put him to work _____c____________

a. shaved, 16:19

b. gouged, 16:21

c. grinding at the mill, 16:21

Judges 16:19-21

How did Samson avenge the Lord?

He brought down the temple of Dagon by pushing over the two main pillars.

Judges 16:29-30

A Levite had a ________a___________ who had run off. When theLevite was returning home with her, the Levite would not stay in ____b______ because the people there were not Israelites but _____c______ . So they traveled on to ______d________ , of the tribeof _____e_______

a. concubine, 19:1

b. Jebus [or Jerusalem], 19:10

c. Jebusites, 19:11

d. Gibeah, 19:12

e. Benjamin 19:14

Judges 19:1-14

In Gibeah no one _____f_____ A fellow sojournertook them in, a man from the hill country of _______g_______. Thatevening men of the city surrounded the home and demanded the man send out the Levitethat _____h_____ . Instead Ephraim offered his_____i_____ and the Levite’s _____j_____

f. received them into their home, 19:15

g. Ephriam, 19:18

h. that we may know him, 19:22

i. virgin daughter, 19:24

j. concubine, 19:24

Judges 19:15-24

The Levite then ______l________ and ___m___ into 12 pieces. He then sent those twelve pieces throughout the territory of___n___ (Israel, 19:29)

l. took a knife, 19:29

m. divided the concubine, 19:29

n. Israel, 19:29


Judges 19:29

What is the significance of the event of the Levite and his concubine?

Israel was as bad or worse then Sodom and Gomorra

Sodom and Gomorra

Outline the Book of Ruth

Chapter 1 - Naomi widowed,but Ruth stays

Chapter 2 - Ruth Meets Boaz

Chapter 3 - The Threshing Floor

Chapter 4 - Boaz redeems Ruth

4 Parts

4 Chapters

Who is the traditional author of the book of Ruth?

Unknown

not known

What is the setting of the book of Ruth as revealed in the opening of the book?

The time of the Judges (1:1)

Ruth 1

What is the name of Naomi's husband who passes away in Moab?

Elimelech

Ruth 1:2

What does Bethlehem mean?

House of Bread

Yakitate JaPAN

What is the pre-Israelite name of the city of Bethlehem?

Ephrathah

Elimelech and Naomi are described as Ephrathites in Ruth 1:2

Naomi's relative through her husband was named ________.

Boaz

Ruth 2:1

What is the name of Ruth and Boaz's son and who was he?

Obed, the father of Jesse, the father of David

Relative of King David

Who was Samuel's mother?

Hannah (1:20)

1 Samuel 1:20

Who was Samuel's father?

Elkanah (1:19)

1 Samuel 1:19

In 1 Samuel, where did the people go each year to sacrifice to the Lord?

Shiloh

1 Samuel 1:3

What is Hannah's vow?

If the Lord would give her a son, she would dedicate him to the Lord and let no razor touch his head.

(1:11)


1 Samuel 1:11

Who was the priest who spoke to Hannah and told her that the Lord would grant her petition?

Eli

(1:12-17)

1 Samuel 1:12-17


Who were Eli's two sons?

Hophni and Phinehas (1:3)

1 Samuel 1:3

In what chapter is the call of Samuel found?

1 Samuel 3

Third

How did the Lord reveal himself to Samuel?

By the word of the Lord (3:21)

1 Samuel 3:21

In 1 Samuel 4, who defeats the Israelites?

The Philistines (1:2)

1 Samuel 4:2

What is the result of the Philistines defeat of Israel in 1 Samuel?

The Philistines capture the Ark of the Covenant

1 Samuel 4:11

What happened to Eli the priest when he learned the Ark of the Covenant had been captured?

He fell backward, broke his neck and died (4:18)

1 Samuel 4:18

How long did Eli judge over Israel?

Forty years (4:18)

1 Samuel 4:18

After the Hophni and Phinehas were killed in battle and the Ark of the Covenant was captured, the wife of Phinehas went in to labor. What did she name her child?

Ichabod (4:21)

1 Samuel 4:21

In what city did Samuel lead Israel in battle against the Philistines?

Mizpah (7:7)

1 Samuel 7:7

God gave Israel the victory and Samuel set up a stone which he named _____________

Ebenezer (7:12)

I raise thy ________

hither by thy help I come


Means "the Lord helps us"

What were the names of Samuel's sons who he made judges over Israel?

Joel and Abijah (8:2)

1 Samuel 8:2

When was Saul chosen as the first king of Israel?

1 Samuel 9

1 Samuel 9

Who was Saul's father?

Kish (9:3)

1 Samuel 9:3

Why did Saul go see Samuel?

Why did Saul go see Samuel?

His father’s donkeys were lost and he was sent to find them (9:3, 6)

1 Samuel 9:3, 6

Of which tribe was Saul descended?

Benjamin (9:1)

1 Samuel 9:1

What did Samuel say the people's desire for a king was?

A rejection of God (10:19)

1 Samuel 10:19

Why could Samuel not find Saul when he went to introduce him as King to Israel?

He was hiding in the baggage (10:22)

1 Samuel 10:22

In what chapter of 1 Samuel does Eli anoint Saul as king of Israel?

1 Samuel 10:1

10:1

What distinguished Saul from the rest of the people?

“He was taller than any of the people from his shoulders upward.” (10:23)

1 Samuel 10:23

Who were the first enemies Saul defeat as king?

The Ammonites (11:11)

1 Samuel 11:11

Why was Saul defeat of the Ammonites important?

It made Saul the de facto king of Israel

de facto

Where was Saul officially made king over Israel?

Gilgal (11:15)

1 Samuel 11:15

In what chapter in chapter in 1 Samuel does Samuel give his farewell address?

1 Samuel 12

same as the number of tribes

What transaction officially takes place with the farewell address of Samuel in 1 Samuel 12?

Israel is now ruled by a king instead of judges

no more judges

Why did Saul sin in disobedience against the Lord?

He feared the people and obeyed their voice (15:24)

1 Samuel 15:24

What was the result of Saul's disobedience and how was it symbolized?

The kingdom was "torn" away from Saul


The tearing of Samuel's robe (15:27-28)

1 Samuel 15:27-28

From where was the giant champion of the Philistines, Goliath?

Gath (17:4)

1 Samuel 17:4

How tall was Goliath?

Six cubits and a span (17:4)

1 Samuel 17:4

What caused Saul to be jealous of David in 1 Samuel 18?

The women's singing

1 Samuel 18:18

Who did David marry in 1 Samuel 18?

Michal, the daughter of Saul (18:17)

1 Samuel 18:17

Where did David end up fleeing from Saul?

Nob (21:1)

1 Samuel 21:7

Who was the priest in the town of Nob in 1 Samuel 21?

Ahimelech (21:1)

1 Samuel 21:1

What did Ahimelech give to David?

The Holy Bread/Bread of the Presence (21:6)

1 Samuel 21:6

What was the name of the cave where David hid from Saul in 1 Samuel 24?

Engedi (24:3)

1 Samuel 24

Which chapter records the death of Samuel?

1 Samuel 25

25

In 1 Samuel 25, who does David send men to greet as he is sheering his sheep?

Nabal (25:4-5)

1 Samuel 25:4-5

Who does David marry in 1 Samuel 25?

Abigail, the widow of Nabal (25:39)

1 Samuel 25:39

In order to find protection from Saul, who does David go to in the land of the Philistines?

Achish, king of Gath (27:3)

1 Samuel 27:3

What does Achish give to David for his services?

The king gave David the town of Ziklag (27:6)

1 Samuel 27:6

When the Philistines went up to war with Israel in 1 Samuel 28, why was Saul afraid?

He had no word from the Lord

1 Samuel 28

To whom did Saul go in 1 Samuel 28?

The medium of En-dor (28:7)

1 Samuel 28:7

In the battle of with the Philistines at Mount Gilboa in 1 Samuel 31, what happened?

Saul was wounded by the archers and instead of being captured, he fell on his own sword. His three sons also died.

1 Samuel 31:1-4

When is the canonical setting of 1 Samuel?

Transition from the judges to a king

transition

Skipping to weak knowledge areas: Psalms, Wisdom Literature, Prophets)

Resume in 2 Samuel pg. 52 of Study Guide after EBS Exam


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