BIBL 104 QUIZ

Isaiah ministered in to the southern two tribes known as Judah.

Jesus quoted from both "halves" of Isaiah and attributed them to Isaiah the prophet.

The Immanuel prophecy in Isaiah makes clear that this is not a typical human child because he is described as a "Prince of Heaven."

Isaiah is the most referenced Old Testament book in the New Testament, with approximately 100 citations and 500 allusions.

Jeremiah prophesied during the reign of Judah's last five kings.

The book of Lamentations is a series of five separate laments over the fall of Jerusalem to the __________.

Ezekiel's role as a Prophet is compared to the work of a "_____________."

Ezekiel portrayed the siege of Jerusalem through a series of four __________ in order to show the exiles that the fall of Jerusalem was near,

According to our textbook, the overall theme of Daniel is God's sovereignty over the people of Israel and the nations of the world.

Eventually, King Nebuchadnezzar would go temporarily insane and behave in an animal-like manner.

During Hosea's life Israel's political size and economic stability increased, these were not indicators of spiritual vitality.

Amos was a prophet to the southern kingdom of Judah.

___________ saw a flying scroll that measured thirty feet by fifteen feet and was covered with written curses against those who had broken God's commandments

pronounced judgement on Edom

commissioned as a prophet in the year of king Uzziah's death

pronounced a message of judgement against Nineveh

associated a plague of locusts with the day of the lord

was a postexilic prophet

commanded by God to marry a promiscuous woman

asked "how can God use the Babylonians to punish Judah

The Immanuel prophecy depicts one whose government is noted for peace without end.

The extended message of salvation at the center of the book of Micah, as well as the emphasis on salvation at the end of each section, reflects Micah's focus on the hope of Israel's future salvation.

Zechariah's book can be divided up into eight visions, four messages, and two burdens.

The judgment of the Edomites is a reminder that God stands opposed to all forms of human arrogance and pride.

In Isaiah, Christ is pictured as the true vine.

The Lord commissioned Isaiah as a prophet in the year of King Uzziah's death.

Zephaniah highlights the judgment of God by detailing how God will reverse his work of creation and destroy all living things.

In his first vision, Zechariah saw a flying scroll that measured thirty feet by fifteen feet and was covered with written curses against those who had broken God's commandments

According to our textbook, the overall theme of Daniel is God's sovereignty over the people of Israel and the nations of the world.

Amos concluded his prophecies of unrelenting judgment with a message of hope concerning Israel's future restoration. God promised:

1 out of 1 points The Immanuel prophecy in Isaiah makes clear that this is not a typical human child because he is described as a "Might Savior."

Amos concluded his prophecies of unrelenting judgment with a message of hope concerning Israel's future restoration. God promised:

Hosea charged Israel with three separate indictments. One of these indictments indicated that "The Lord has a charge to bring against you who live in the land." (Hos. 4:1)

In Isaiah, Christ is pictured as a stumbling block for the Jews. Selected

According to Lamentations, Jerusalem's fate was worse than that of Sodom.

The book of Malachi is structured around disputations in which the Lord dialogues with His people in a series of questions and answers.

The Immanuel prophecy depicts one whose government is from the throne of David.

Amos opened his book of prophecies with the startling image of God as a ___________. Rather than protecting them, Yahweh would roar out in judgment against them

Daniel and his three friends were given Babylonian names in order to acclimate them to Babylonian life and culture

Nahum delivered his messages during the reign of Josiah around the same time Daniel commenced his prophetic ministry.

In Isaiah, Christ is pictured as the coming conqueror.

The book of Nahum is a message against _____________.

Ezekiel portrayed the siege of Jerusalem through a series of four __________ in order to show the exiles that the fall of Jerusalem was near,

Hosea charged Israel with three separate indictments. One of these indictments indicated that "They have broken the covenant; they were unfaithful to me there." (Hos. 6:7)

Zechariah was a postexilic prophet who foretold the coming of Israel's true and final King.

Jonah is scandalized that the Lord would show the same grace he has shown to Israel to the people of Nineveh.

Amos concluded his prophecies of unrelenting judgment with a message of hope concerning Israel's future restoration. God promised:

Habakkuk's message is a personal one in which the prophet laments and dialogues with the Lord over the justice of His ways in using the Babylonians to punish Judah's sins.

During an extravagant banquet Belshazzar desecrated the temple vessels taken fromJerusalem.

Malachi prophesied in the postexilic period before the rebuilding of the temple and the reinstitution of the sacrifices and rituals associated with the temple.

Altogether the book of Malachi raises twenty-three questions.

Matthew 8:17 quotes from Isa 53:4 ("He took up our infirmities and carried our diseases") as evidence that Jesus is Isaiah's suffering servant.

Isaiah ministered in to the southern two tribes known as Judah.

In Malachi, God denounces His people by raising the question of Selected Answer

The enormity of the temple rebuilding process, economic hardships, and opposition from the surrounding peoples stalled the project for sixteen months.

King Cyrus's decree granted permission but not resources for rebuilding the temple. So, the returnees and their leaders began the project seeking necessary resources.

The book of Ezekiel ends with a vision of an eschatological temple where God dwells with his people and a life-giving river flows out from this temple.

In the final section of the book of Micah, God's relationship to His people is presented as

Jeremiah's two visits to the potter were prophetic sign acts that visualized how the covenantal relationship between the Lord and His people had reached a breaking point.

Ezekiel was transported into exile as part of the first Babylonian deportation

The Immanuel prophecy depicts one whose government is marked by grace and truth.

Lamentations reveals that, as the Divine Warrior, the Lord poured out His anger on the city of Jerusalem. However, He would not abandon the Temple for it was His own sanctuary.

During Hosea's life Israel's political size and economic stability increased, these were not indicators of spiritual vitality.

Ezekiel delivered an extensive message of judgment against Tyre, the capital of Phoenicia.

Habakkuk's second question was:

The book of Lamentations is an anonymous composition but early tradition identifies ___________ as the author of the book.

According to the textbook, Jeremiah's temple sermon (Jer. 7:1-15) was one of the defining and critical moments in his ministry.

Haggai encouraged some of the older people who still remembered the glorious first temple and felt like giving up when they considered the inferiority of the new temple.

Daniel's three friends were Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.

The Shema involves loving God with all one's heart and the totality of one's being and

The English Bible groups the six poetic books together.

The four great patriarchs in Genesis are:

The books of 1-2 Chronicles offers a priestly perspective.

The book of _______________ tells the story of the wilderness journey. It serves as a travel diary of the Israelites after the exodus.

What was the major turning point in Moses' life?

Despite God's promise that Abraham would have a son from his "own body," Sarah insisted they use Hagar their Egyptian slave as a surrogate mother. Together Abraham and Hagar had a child named _____________ became the ancestor of the Arab peoples.

The book of Nahum relates the destruction of Edom.

How did the Israelites become enslaved in Egypt?

The messages of the Major Prophets remind us that God holds all nations accountable for their behavior and policies.

The thematic focus of Esther centers around the rescuing of the Israelite people.

The scapegoat

Of paramount significance in the Tabernacle was the

The global extent of the flood is indicated by the fact that

The book of Hosea underscores God's unquenchable love.

The dispersion of the nations occurred

Eight of the Minor Prophets are focused on the southern kingdom of Judah.

God gave Israel the Ten Commandments

The book of Malachi deals with the theme, "rebuild the Temple."

The __________________ represented how God was to dwell among His people and how the nation would fellowship with God

From Jacob's son ______________ would come the messianic line of Christ.

The last three Minor Prophets are focused on the Jewish exiles who have returned from Babylon to rebuild the tabernacle and reestablish Jerusalem.

God accomplished Israel's complete liberation from Egypt

Deuteronomy provides instructions for the new generation of Israelites as they prepare to enter Canaan in fulfillment of God's promises.

The English Bible includes twelve books of the Major Prophets.

According to Leviticus, there were ____________ sacrifices that guarantee the children of God had ongoing fellowship with their God.

In Moses' ___________ sermon in Deuteronomy, he seeks to invoke covenant renewal on the part of the second generation by reminding them of what God did for Israel.

Genesis also emphasizes the importance of the ________________ covenant, which gave Israel a right to the land (Gen 15:18-21).

The thematic focus of Ezra is rebuilding the wall

In Ecclesiastes there is a search for the meaning of love.

The book of Micah presents a divine lawsuit.

Moses died and was buried

Song of Songs is a book that provides songs of life.

The thematic focus of Nehemiah is rebuilding the Temple.

The book of ____________ is used extensively by Christ not only to validate His messiahship and summarize the law but also to rebut Satan.

Abraham and Sarah had a child named ______________ who was God's chosen son of the promise.

In Zechariah, the main them is "restore the King."

In Exodus, God's miraculous provisions included the

1-2 Kings details the Kings of Israel and Judah.

A theme to the book of Judges is "The Struggle".

Because of _________________ importance in leading Israel into practical sanctification and fellowship with God, three chapters in Leviticus are devoted to _____________.

The book of Exodus focuses on Moses' life, which can be divided into __________ forty-year time periods.

In Moses' speeches in Deuteronomy he unfolds the essence of the covenant in the form of

The biblical description of creation is___________________ and by the power of God's spoken word.

According to Leviticus, there were ____________ religious feasts that were to be celebrated in the Spring and Fall

The themes of the Historical Books revolve around God's activity in calling, choosing, punishing, redeeming, and using the nation of Israel as His covenant people to accomplish His global purposes.

In the book of Amos God's ultimate justice is an area of focus.

Leviticus describes the religious system of worship that was given at Mt. Carmel.

In the third major sermon in Deuteronomy Moses continues with his theme of covenant renewal by forecasting Israel's _____________.

Genesis concludes with Israel in Canaan.

In Joshua's farewell address he explains to the people of Israel that they will remain in Canaan and prosper in the land only when they comply with the Mosaic covenant.

Elijah, the lone prophet of God, confronted the 450 prophets of Baal on

According to our textbook, the story of _____________ is a ray of hope during the period of the Judges.

The distribution of Levites among the people and the establishment of cities of refuge were to help ensure spiritual, social, and civil justice in the future.

Nehemiah's covenant enforcement took the form of excluding foreigners from the assembly, removing Tobiah from the temple, restoring the Levitical tithes, stopping Sabbath breaking, and disciplining those who had intermarried with pagans.

Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Gideon's foolish vow.

____________ refused to go and confront the Canaanites unless ____________ came with into the battle.

____________ killed the unsuspecting commander Sisera with a tent peg and a mallet.

The high point for David is the reception of the Davidic covenant. The covenant's unconditional nature and conditional blessing set the stage for the rest of 2 Samuel.

______________ was not a Judge in Israel.

The reforms of _______________ categorize him as one of Judah's best kings.

Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Jephthah's immoral relationship with foreign women.

David's character is highlighted in that he refuses to kill Saul. This shows his respect for the office of king and the significance of God's anointing.

The events surrounding the selection of Saul for king demonstrate that he was the people's choice. The people seemed to focus on Saul's outward appearance rather than his heart.

The message to Samuel from God is that He will bypass a disobedient generation and call a new generation to follow Him.

According to our textbook, in 2 Samuel the narrative shifts from the godly prophet Samuel to the reign of King Saul.

Saul was from the tribe of Benjamin and not Judah. Thus, he could not be the rightful King of Israel.

The book of Joshua concludes by recording the second covenant renewal ceremony at Shiloh. True

Samuel's anointing of David and _____________________ introduce David as God's choice to lead the nation of Israel.

In the _______________ campaign, the town of Jericho was captured.

Elijah was primarily a prophet to the Southern Kingdom.

Through idolatry, the apostate tribe of ______________ not only abandoned its God-given inheritance but forsook the Lord as well.

Boaz was not only Ruth's kinsman redeemer, he was also the one carrying the Davidic lineage.

According to our textbook, one reason for the northern kingdom's downfall is their intermarriage with pagan nations.

David obeyed God in purchasing a threshing floor to build "an altar to the Lord." On this site Solomon would later build the temple.

Saul was not the tenth generation of Judah's son Perez. Thus, he could not be the rightful King of Israel.

The tribe of Reuben settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River.

David's covenant violations involve adultery, murder, and a host of deceptive acts committed in an attempt to cover up these sins.

Theologically, the story of Ruth and Boaz illustrates the biblical concept of

So prosperous was Solomon that God expanded Israel's borders to the degree originally promised in the Abrahamic covenant and reaffirmed to Joshua.

Solomon's ________________ turned him away from wholeheartedly following the Lord.

______________ was not a Judge in Israel.

How did the Israelites lose the Ark of the Covenant?

The real key to the success of the Judges was the empowerment of the Spirit of God who enabled them to accomplish great feats.

According to our textbook, _______________ is obvious throughout the book of Esther.

_____________ served as the nation's religious headquarters for about 300 years.

The book of 2 Kings transitions away from the Elijah narratives and into the Elisha narratives.

David captures Jerusalem from the Jebusites and moves the Ark of the Covenant there.

Ahab and his wife Jezebel were wicked rulers in the Northern Kingdom.

Joshua's miraculous water crossing affirmed his leadership to the people of Israel.

The book of _____________ opens the section of the Historical Books in the English Bible.

Half of the tribe of Manasseh settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River.

The books of _____________ form the transition from the era of the judges to that of the kings.

The middle of 1 Samuel draws a contrast between the godly prophet Samuel and King David.

The major theological theme of 1-2 Chronicles is the importance of true worship.

According to our textbook, most of the biblical judges were deliverers more than

The rediscovery of the covenant law caused King Josiah to lead the nation of Judah in covenant renewal and reform.

Ruth was a Gentile and a Moabitess. This means she was a descendent of _____________.

In the _______________ campaign, the town of Ai was captured.

Bildad, one of Job's three friends, suggests that God may use suffering as a means to keep men from sin, to chastise, and to maintain a healthy degree of reverence before the Almighty.

Proverbs are general truths, not specific promises or guarantees from God.

"The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool." (Prov. 10:18) is an example of

According to our textbook, allegorical interpretations of the Song of Songs are correct since they are based on careful exegesis of the text in the Song of Songs.

Proverbs are typically based on education and knowledge.

According to our textbook, _________________ is one of the more popular topics in the book of Proverbs.

According to our textbook, _____________________ is a reoccurring theme or motif found throughout the book of Ecclesiastes.

The book of Proverbs consistently presents the sluggard as a fool and the diligent person as wise.

The phrase "of Solomon" in the Hebrew title of the Song of Songs calls into question whether this was a song "by Solomon," "about Solomon," or "for Solomon."

The focus of the Proverbs is heavenly rather than earthly.

According to our textbook, Job's three friends are commended for their companionship but are condemned for their false accusations and misguided theology.

________________ are songs of praise that focus on the Lord's eternal attributes and His great acts in creation and history.

In the second cosmic test in the book of Job, the Lord allows Satan to take Job's health, but he must preserve Job's life.

According to our textbook, the expression "_______________" refers to the activities of man as observed and experienced from a human perspective.

According to our textbook, _________________ is one of the more popular topics in the book of Proverbs.

The psalms are divided into _____________ books.

Most proverbs take the form of a four-line unit, with the first line corresponding to the fourth line and the second line corresponding to the third line This correspondence is through some form of parallelism.

In the __________________, the psalmist confesses his sin and prays for the Lord's forgiveness and restoration.

The key literary characteristic within the individual proverb is ______________.

According to our textbook, the value of _______________ is a reoccurring theme or motif found throughout the book of Ecclesiastes.

A _________________ is a prayer offered in times of trouble, pleading for God's help, intervention, and deliverance.

While the time of writing for the book of Job is uncertain, internal evidence points to a time before the Mosaic law.

According to our textbook, perhaps the greatest benefit the believer can gain by studying the Song of Songs is the reminder that love is a gift from God and should be enjoyed as a gift.

Job's friends assume he must have done something terribly wrong, unjust, or unwise to experience such an incredible tragedy.

Most of the book of Proverbs is attributed to ______________.

____________________ are prayers expressing thanks to God for specific answers to prayer or for deliverance from danger.

"Qohelet," a term meaning

In a general sense the proverbs can be grouped into two major forms. One of these forms is

Job's friends respond to his suffering by saying, "Why don't you curse God and die?"

Proverbs concentrates primarily on practical issues rather than focusing on theological issues.

In response to his friends' advice, Job admits that he is a sinner but that his sins are not categorically vile. Job asserts that he may have committed mortal sins but he certainly did not commit venial ones.

in his response to Job, God appeals to creation as a demonstration of his unfathomable wisdom.

___________________ predictively refer to Christ, the anointed messianic King.

Most English Bibles translate "Qohelet" as

_______________ often teach practical lessons about everyday living.

Job's three friends were Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar.

The _____________ are prayers of extreme emotion and anger calling on God to bring severe judgment on the enemies of God and the psalmist.

Job's responds to God in faith knowing it is enough that God is in control.

The ____________________ are expressions of trust in the Lord and praise to the Lord for the security He provides to those who trust in Him.

The __________ focus on the Lord's kingdom rule over His creation.

According to our textbook, the _____________________ is a reoccurring theme or motif found throughout the book of Ecclesiastes.

The list of individuals who composed material in the Psalms includes Solomon.

According to our textbook, the _____________________ is a reoccurring theme or motif found throughout the book of Ecclesiastes.

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it" (Prov. 22:6). This wisdom holds true as a general rule, not an absolute promise.

While the wise sage of Ecclesiastes has traditionally been identified as King Solomon, the name of Solomon is never explicitly referenced within the book.

"Genuine righteousness leads to life, but pursuing evil leads to death." (Prov. 11:19) is an example of

Historically, the most common method used in interpreting the Song of Songs was to treat the Song as an allegory of God's love for Israel.

The Hebrew word hevel, literally means

The list of individuals who composed material in the Psalms includes David.