The Shema involves loving God with all one's heart and the totality of one's being and
teaching the covenant to one's children
The English Bible groups the six poetic books together.
False
The four great patriarchs in Genesis are:
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.
The books of 1-2 Chronicles offers a priestly perspective.
true
The book of _______________ tells the story of the wilderness journey. It serves as a travel
diary of the Israelites after the exodus.
Numbers
What was the major turning point in Moses' life?
When he encountered God at a burning bush
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.
Ishmael
The book of Nahum relates the destruction of Edom.
False
How did the Israelites become enslaved in Egypt?
A Pharaoh came to power who did not know Joseph and what he had done for Egypt.
The messages of the Major Prophets remind us that God holds all nations accountable for their
behavior and policies.
true
The thematic focus of Esther centers around the rescuing of the Israelite people.
true
The scapegoat
bore the sins of the nation and was released into the wilderness.
Of paramount significance in the Tabernacle was the
the veil separating the holy place from the most holy place.
The global extent of the flood is indicated by the fact that
All of the above.
The book of Hosea underscores God's unquenchable love.
true
The dispersion of the nations occurred
at Babel
Eight of the Minor Prophets are focused on the southern kingdom of Judah.
false
God gave Israel the Ten Commandments
at Mount Sinai
The book of Malachi deals with the theme, "rebuild the Temple."
false
The __________________ represented how God was to dwell among His people and how the
nation would fellowship with God
Tabernacle
From Jacob's son ______________ would come the messianic line of Christ.
Judah
The last three Minor Prophets are focused on the Jewish exiles who have returned from
Babylon to rebuild the tabernacle and reestablish Jerusalem.
false
God accomplished Israel's complete liberation from Egypt
by allowing them to pass through the Red Sea and then drowning the Egyptian army.
Deuteronomy provides instructions for the new generation of Israelites as they prepare to enter
Canaan in fulfillment of God's promises.
true
The English Bible includes twelve books of the Major Prophets.
false
According to Leviticus, there were ____________ sacrifices that guarantee the children of God
had ongoing fellowship with their God.
five
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.
first
Genesis also emphasizes the importance of the ________________ covenant, which gave Israel
a right to the land (Gen 15:18-21).
Abrahamic
The thematic focus of Ezra is rebuilding the wall
false
In Ecclesiastes there is a search for the meaning of love.
false
The book of Micah presents a divine lawsuit.
true
Moses died and was buried
in an unmarked grave on Mt. Nebo
Song of Songs is a book that provides songs of life.
false
The thematic focus of Nehemiah is rebuilding the Temple.
false
The book of ____________ is used extensively by Christ not only to validate His messiahship
and summarize the law but also to rebut Satan.
Deuteronomy
Abraham and Sarah had a child named ______________ who was God's chosen son of the
promise.
Isaac
In Zechariah, the main them is "restore the King."
true
In Exodus, God's miraculous provisions included the
provision of manna to feed the people.
1-2 Kings details the Kings of Israel and Judah.
true
A theme to the book of Judges is "The Struggle".
true
Because of _________________ importance in leading Israel into practical sanctification and
fellowship with God, three chapters in Leviticus are devoted to _____________.
the priests/the priesthood
The book of Exodus focuses on Moses' life, which can be divided into __________ forty-year
time periods.
three
In Moses' speeches in Deuteronomy he unfolds the essence of the covenant in the form of
the Shema
The biblical description of creation is___________________ and by the power of God's spoken
word.
ex nihilo (from nothing)
According to Leviticus, there were ____________ religious feasts that were to be celebrated in
the Spring and Fall
seven
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.
true
In the book of Amos God's ultimate justice is an area of focus.
true
Leviticus describes the religious system of worship that was given at Mt. Carmel.
false
In the third major sermon in Deuteronomy Moses continues with his theme of covenant
renewal by forecasting Israel's _____________.
destiny
Genesis concludes with Israel in Canaan.
false
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.
True
Elijah, the lone prophet of God, confronted the 450 prophets of Baal on
Mount Carmel
According to our textbook, the story of _____________ is a ray of hope during the period of the
Judges.
Ruth
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.
true
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.
true
Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Gideon's
foolish vow.
false
____________ refused to go and confront the Canaanites unless ____________ came with into
the battle.
Barak/Deborah
____________ killed the unsuspecting commander Sisera with a tent peg and a mallet.
Jael
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.
true
______________ was not a Judge in Israel.
Micah
The reforms of _______________ categorize him as one of Judah's best kings.
Hezekiah
Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Jephthah's
immoral relationship with foreign women.
False
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.
true
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.
true
The message to Samuel from God is that He will bypass a disobedient generation and call a new
generation to follow Him.
true
According to our textbook, in 2 Samuel the narrative shifts from the godly prophet Samuel to
the reign of King Saul.
false
Saul was from the tribe of Benjamin and not Judah. Thus, he could not be the rightful King of
Israel.
true
The book of Joshua concludes by recording the second covenant renewal ceremony at Shiloh.
True
false
Samuel's anointing of David and _____________________ introduce David as God's choice to
lead the nation of Israel.
David's victory over Goliath
In the _______________ campaign, the town of Jericho was captured.
central
Elijah was primarily a prophet to the Southern Kingdom.
false
Through idolatry, the apostate tribe of ______________ not only abandoned its God-given
inheritance but forsook the Lord as well.
dan
Boaz was not only Ruth's kinsman redeemer, he was also the one carrying the Davidic lineage.
true
According to our textbook, one reason for the northern kingdom's downfall is their
intermarriage with pagan nations.
false
David obeyed God in purchasing a threshing floor to build "an altar to the Lord." On this site
Solomon would later build the temple.
true
Saul was not the tenth generation of Judah's son Perez. Thus, he could not be the rightful King
of Israel.
true
The tribe of Reuben settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River.
true
David's covenant violations involve adultery, murder, and a host of deceptive acts committed in
an attempt to cover up these sins.
true
Theologically, the story of Ruth and Boaz illustrates the biblical concept of
redemption
So prosperous was Solomon that God expanded Israel's borders to the degree originally
promised in the Abrahamic covenant and reaffirmed to Joshua.
true
Solomon's ________________ turned him away from wholeheartedly following the Lord.
many wives
______________ was not a Judge in Israel.
Eglon
How did the Israelites lose the Ark of the Covenant?
They lost it in a war with the Philistines.
The real key to the success of the Judges was the empowerment of the Spirit of God who
enabled them to accomplish great feats.
true
According to our textbook, _______________ is obvious throughout the book of Esther.
the providence of God
The book of _____________ shows how God providentially acted so that His people could
return to their land and rebuild their temple.
...
_____________ served as the nation's religious headquarters for about 300 years.
Shiloh
The book of 2 Kings transitions away from the Elijah narratives and into the Elisha narratives.
true
David captures Jerusalem from the Jebusites and moves the Ark of the Covenant there.
true
Ahab and his wife Jezebel were wicked rulers in the Northern Kingdom.
true
Joshua's miraculous water crossing affirmed his leadership to the people of Israel.
true
The book of _____________ opens the section of the Historical Books in the English Bible.
joshua
Half of the tribe of Manasseh settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River.
true
The books of _____________ form the transition from the era of the judges to that of the kings.
1 and 2 Samuel
The middle of 1 Samuel draws a contrast between the godly prophet Samuel and King David.
false
The major theological theme of 1-2 Chronicles is the importance of true worship.
true
According to our textbook, most of the biblical judges were deliverers more than
legal arbiters.
The rediscovery of the covenant law caused King Josiah to lead the nation of Judah in covenant
renewal and reform.
true
Ruth was a Gentile and a Moabitess. This means she was a descendent of _____________.
lot
In the _______________ campaign, the town of Ai was captured.
central
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.
False
Proverbs are general truths, not specific promises or guarantees from God.
true
"The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool." (Prov.
10:18) is an example of
Synthetic parallelism
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.
false
Proverbs are typically based on education and knowledge.
false
According to our textbook, _________________ is one of the more popular topics in the book
of Proverbs.
The power of the tongue
According to our textbook, _____________________ is a reoccurring theme or motif found
throughout the book of Ecclesiastes.
Life Under the Sun
The book of Proverbs consistently presents the sluggard as a fool and the diligent person as
wise.
true
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."
true
The focus of the Proverbs is heavenly rather than earthly.
false
According to our textbook, Job's three friends are commended for their companionship but are
condemned for their false accusations and misguided theology.
false
________________ are songs of praise that focus on the Lord's eternal attributes and His great
acts in creation and history.
hymns
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.
true
According to our textbook, the expression "_______________" refers to the activities of man as
observed and experienced from a human perspective.
life under the sun
According to our textbook, _________________ is one of the more popular topics in the book
of Proverbs.
Wealth and Poverty
The psalms are divided into _____________ books.
five
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.
false
In the __________________, the psalmist confesses his sin and prays for the Lord's forgiveness
and restoration.
Penitential Psalms
The key literary characteristic within the individual proverb is ______________.
parallelism
According to our textbook, _________________ is one of the more popular topics in the book
of Proverbs.
...
According to our textbook, the value of _______________ is a reoccurring theme or motif found
throughout the book of Ecclesiastes.
wisdom
A _________________ is a prayer offered in times of trouble, pleading for God's help,
intervention, and deliverance.
Lament
While the time of writing for the book of Job is uncertain, internal evidence points to a time
before the Mosaic law.
true
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.
true
Job's friends assume he must have done something terribly wrong, unjust, or unwise to
experience such an incredible tragedy.
true
Most of the book of Proverbs is attributed to ______________.
King Solomon
____________________ are prayers expressing thanks to God for specific answers to prayer or
for deliverance from danger.
Thanksgiving Psalms
"Qohelet," a term meaning
"one who gathers or assembles."
In a general sense the proverbs can be grouped into two major forms. One of these forms is
instructive discourses and pithy sayings
Job's friends respond to his suffering by saying, "Why don't you curse God and die?"
false
Proverbs concentrates primarily on practical issues rather than focusing on theological issues.
true
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.
false
in his response to Job, God appeals to creation as a demonstration of his unfathomable wisdom.
true
___________________ predictively refer to Christ, the anointed messianic King.
Messianic Psalms.
Most English Bibles translate "Qohelet" as
either "Teacher" or "Preacher."
_______________ often teach practical lessons about everyday living.
Wisdom Psalms
Job's three friends were Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar.
true
The _____________ are prayers of extreme emotion and anger calling on God to bring severe
judgment on the enemies of God and the psalmist.
Imprecatory Psalms
Job's responds to God in faith knowing it is enough that God is in control.
true
The ____________________ are expressions of trust in the Lord and praise to the Lord for the
security He provides to those who trust in Him.
Psalms of Confidence
The __________ focus on the Lord's kingdom rule over His creation.
Kingship Psalms
According to our textbook, the _____________________ is a reoccurring theme or motif found
throughout the book of Ecclesiastes.
Enjoyment of Life
The list of individuals who composed material in the Psalms includes Solomon.
true
According to our textbook, the _____________________ is a reoccurring theme or motif found
throughout the book of Ecclesiastes.
Sovereignty of God
"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.
true
While the wise sage of Ecclesiastes has traditionally been identified as King Solomon, the name
of Solomon is never explicitly referenced within the book.
true
"Genuine righteousness leads to life, but pursuing evil leads to death." (Prov. 11:19) is an
example of
antithetical parallelism
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.
true
The Hebrew word hevel, literally means
"vapor or mist."
The list of individuals who composed material in the Psalms includes David.
True
FALSE
Saul's disobedience of the divine command to abolish the Moabites caused Yahweh to reject
him as king.
Shiloh
_____________ served as the nation's religious headquarters for about 300 years.
TRUE
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.
Purim
The Jewish Feast of ____________ originates in the story of Esther.
Lot
Ruth was a Gentile and a Moabitess. This means she was a descendent of _____________.
TRUE
The rediscovery of the covenant law caused King Josiah to lead the nation of Judah in covenant
renewal and reform.
TRUE
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.
King David
Ruth plays an important role in the history of the Old Testament as the great grandmother of
TRUE
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.
TRUE
Boaz was not only Ruth's kinsman redeemer, he was also the one carrying the Davidic lineage.
...
The Judge _________________ made a rash vow to the Lord saying, "whatever" came out of his
house to greet him upon his return from battle "will belong to the Lord, and I will offer it as a
burnt offering."
Dan
Through idolatry, the apostate tribe of ______________ not only abandoned its God-given
inheritance but forsook the Lord as well.
Heart
The emphasis on true worship in 1 & 2 Chronicles explains why the word "___________" is
found thirty-two times.
many wives
Solomon's ________________ turned him away from wholeheartedly following the Lord.
TRUE
The real key to the success of the Judges was the empowerment of the Spirit of God who
enabled them to accomplish great feats.
TRUE
Joshua's miraculous water crossing affirmed his leadership to the people of Israel.
FALSE
Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Gideon's
foolish vow.
Ezra
The book of _____________ shows how God providentially acted so that His people could
return to their land and rebuild their temple.
1 and 2 Samuel
The books of _____________ form the transition from the era of the judges to that of the kings.
TRUE
David's covenant violations involve adultery, murder, and a host of deceptive acts committed in
an attempt to cover up these sins.
TRUE
The message to Samuel from God is that He will bypass a disobedient generation and call a new
generation to follow Him.
Gideon
The Judge ________________ equipped his men with trumpets, pitchers, and torches and
surprised the unsuspecting Midian and Amalekite raiders. The enemy was thrown into
confusion and led to an incredible Israelite victory.
FALSE
The tribe of Dan settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River.
Northern
In the _______________ campaign, Joshua destroyed Hazor, a major Canaanite fortress city.
TRUE
The second covenant renewal ceremony includes Joshua's affirmation: "As for me and my
family, we will worship the Lord."
Three
In order to conquer the land of Canaan ______________ military campaigns were undertaken.
Micah
______________ was not a Judge in Israel.
FALSE
The end result of the downfall of the southern kingdom was the Assyrian captivity.
TRUE
The beginning chapters of 1 Samuel draw a sharp contrast between Eli and his ungodly sons and
the godly prophet Samuel.
TRUE
The major theological theme of 1-2 Chronicles is the importance of true worship.
TRUE
The tribe of Reuben settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River.
FALSE
According to our textbook, one reason for the northern kingdom's downfall is their
intermarriage with pagan nations.
TRUE
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.
TRUE
David captures Jerusalem from the Jebusites and moves the Ark of the Covenant there.
Gideon
The Judge ______________ tore down his father's Baal altar that was kept on the family farm.
TRUE
David obeyed God in purchasing a threshing floor to build "an altar to the Lord." On this site
Solomon would later build the temple.
Central
In the _______________ campaign, the town of Ai was captured.
FALSE
The end result of the downfall of northern kingdom was the Babylonian captivity.
TRUE
Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Barak's
reluctance.
legal arbiters
According to our textbook, most of the biblical judges were deliverers more than
Southern
In the ________________ campaign, God sent a hailstorm in order to defeat Israel's enemies.
FALSE
Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Samson's
disdain for his Nazarite vow.
TRUE
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.
Elisha
Through ____________, the miraculous healing of leprous Naaman demonstrates Yahweh's
supremacy and grace to all people, even those outside the covenant community.
Mount Carmel
Elijah, the lone prophet of God, confronted the 450 prophets of Baal on
TRUE
Ahab and his wife Jezebel were wicked rulers in the Northern Kingdom.
Boaz
Ruth's kinsman redeemer was
TRUE
Joshua's theophanic encounter affirmed his leadership to the people of Israel.
Shamgar
______________ was a Judge in Israel
FALSE
In the books of Kings, the various kings of the nation are evaluated by the Abrahamic, Mosaic,
and Davidic covenants so the exiles will learn from this history and be deterred from future
covenant disobedience.
FALSE
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.
The power of the tongue
According to our textbook, _________________ is one of the more popular topics in the book
of Proverbs.
TRUE
In his response to Job, God appeals to creation as a demonstration of his unfathomable wisdom.
Royal Psalms
________________ are prayers that celebrate the special relationship between the Lord and
the house of the Davidic king.
TRUE
Job states his faith in the resurrection when he says: "I know that my redeemer lives...And after
my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God."
TRUE
While the time of writing for the book of Job is uncertain, internal evidence points to a time
before the Mosaic law.
"vapor" or "mist"
The Hebrew word hevel, literally means
King Solomon
Most of the book of Proverbs is attributed to ______________.
Antithetical Parallelism
"Genuine righteousness leads to life, but pursuing evil leads to death." (Prov. 11:19) is an
example of
FALSE
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.
TRUE
While the wise sage of Ecclesiastes has traditionally been identified as King Solomon, the name
of Solomon is never explicitly referenced within the book.
FALSE
According to our textbook, Job's three friends are commended for their companionship but are
condemned for their false accusations and misguided theology.
TRUE
Proverbs contains a balanced view of wealth and poverty.
"one who gathers or assembles."
"Qohelet," a term meaning
Imprecatory Psalms
The _____________ are prayers of extreme emotion and anger calling on God to bring severe
judgment on the enemies of God and the psalmist.
TRUE
According to our textbook, many church fathers viewed the Song of Songs typologically as a
picture of Christ's love for His bride, the church.
Penitential Psalms
In the __________________, the psalmist confesses his sin and prays for the Lord's forgiveness
and restoration.
TRUE
The Proverbs are wise sayings that express deep truths in capsule form.
TRUE
"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.
Wisdom
According to our textbook, the value of _______________ is a reoccurring theme or motif found
throughout the book of Ecclesiastes.
TRUE
The list of individuals who composed material in the Psalms includes Solomon.
TRUE
The Proverbs tell us how to live life successfully.
FALSE
The list of individuals who composed material in the Psalms includes Saul.
TRUE
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.
Life under the sun
According to our textbook, the expression "_______________" refers to the activities of man as
observed and experienced from a human perspective.
TRUE
The title "Song of Songs" can literally be translated from the Hebrew "The Greatest Song of
Solomon."
TRUE
The list of individuals who composed material in the Psalms includes Moses.
Hymns
________________ are songs of praise that focus on the Lord's eternal attributes and His great
acts in creation and history.
FALSE
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.
Wisdom
According to our textbook, _________________ is one of the more popular topics in the book
of Proverbs.
parallelism
The key literary characteristic within the individual proverb is ______________.
either "Teacher" or "Preacher."
Most English Bibles translate "Qohelet" as
Wisdom Psalms
_______________ often teach practical lessons about everyday living.
TRUE
Job's three friends were Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar.
TRUE
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."
TRUE
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.
Wealth and Poverty
According to our textbook, _________________ is one of the more popular topics in the book
of Proverbs.
Psalms of Confidence
The ____________________ are expressions of trust in the Lord and praise to the Lord for the
security He provides to those who trust in Him.
FALSE
In Proverbs child-rearing is a family affair but discipline begins with the individual.
TRUE
Job is convinced that if he could only have the opportunity to present his case to God, then God
would realize he is judging the wrong man, and Job would be proclaimed innocent.
Remembering God
According to our textbook, _____________________ is a reoccurring theme or motif found
throughout the book of Ecclesiastes.
Comparative parallelism
"Good news from a distant land is like cold water to a parched throat." (Prov. 25:25) is an
example of
FALSE
Proverbs are typically based on education and knowledge.
TRUE
The book of Proverbs consistently presents the sluggard as a fool and the diligent person as
wise.
TRUE
Proverbs are general truths, not specific promises or guarantees from God.
Vanity of life
According to our textbook, _____________________ is a reoccurring theme or motif found
throughout the book of Ecclesiastes.
FALSE
Job accuses God of prejudice and curses the day of his birth.
TRUE
A proverb is a short poetic sentence conveying wisdom in a concise and memorable form.
Personal Discipline
According to our textbook, _________________ is one of the more popular topics in the book
of Proverbs.
instructive discourses.
In a general sense the proverbs can be grouped into two major forms. One of these forms is
FALSE
Hosea compared Israel's unfaithfulness to spoiled grapes, a wild vine, a trained heifer, and a
rebellious daughter.
TRUE
According to our textbook, the overall theme of Daniel is God's sovereignty over the people of
Israel and the nations of the world.
divorce
In Malachi, God denounces His people by raising the question of
Elijah
In Malachi, the Lord promised that He would send the prophet _________ prior to the future
Day of the Lord to restore His people.
FALSE
The Immanuel prophecy depicts one whose government is marked by grace and truth.
rewards
In Malachi, God denounces His people by raising the question of
a divine lawsuit
In the final section of the book of Micah, God's relationship to His people is presented as
TRUE
Edom was lifted up because of excessive pride. They trusted in their political and military
advisors for their security.
...
Daniel was a contemporary of ___________ and _____________.
TRUE
Amos' prophecies of judgment demanded a response because they were not absolute
predictions of what must happen in the future as much as they were warnings of what would
happen if Israel did not repent and change its ways.
TRUE
In Isaiah, Christ is pictured as a suffering servant.
FALSE
Zephaniah began his ministry at approximately the same time as Ezekiel.
TRUE
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)
FALSE
The Immanuel prophecy in Isaiah makes clear that this is not a typical human child because he
is described as a "Might Savior."
FALSE
Jonah's prayer in Jonah 2:1-10 closely follows the form of a songs of confession in the Psalms -
where the worshipper confesses a sin to God and asks for a specific act of deliverance.
TRUE
Edom was lifted up because of excessive pride. They believed their mountain fortresses made
them invulnerable to enemy attack.
TRUE
Zephaniah's preaching thus helped influence perhaps the greatest revival in Judah's history.
TRUE
During an extravagant banquet Belshazzar saw a divine handwritten message that appeared on
the plaster wall of the palace. This message indicated that his kingdom had been numbered,
weighted, and divided.
(not) letters
Ezekiel portrayed the siege of Jerusalem through a series of four __________ in order to show
the exiles that the fall of Jerusalem was near,
TRUE
Judgment, however, was not the final word for Judah or the nations. In the last days, the Lord
would purify the speech of all peoples so they might worship and serve Him.
TRUE
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.
FALSE
Isaiah subsequently served during the reigns of three kings in Judah.
Watchman
Ezekiel's role as a Prophet is compared to the work of a "_____________."
TRUE
Nebuchadnezzar built a golden statue and required Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, as well
all of his government officials to worship this statue when certain music played.
worship
In Malachi, God denounces His people by raising the question of
Isaiah
Micah was a prophet in Judah and a contemporary of the prophet ________.
TRUE
The ultimate fulfillment of the Immanuel prophecy in Isaiah was the virgin birth of Jesus Christ,
who was literally God incarnate and who would preserve the line of David forever.
TRUE
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.
TRUE
According to the textbook, the New Testament explains that John the Baptist is the fulfillment of
the messenger prophesied by Malachi.
TRUE
Habakkuk prophesied in Israel prior to the Assyrian invasion and warned that the Lord would
send the Assyrians to punish the people in Samaria.
TRUE
According to Lamentations, Jerusalem's fate was worse than that of Sodom.
TRUE
John 12:38 quotes from Isa 53:1 ("Lord, who has believed our message and to whom has the
arm of the Lord been revealed?") as evidence that Jesus is Isaiah's suffering servant.
FALSE
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.
TRUE
According to the textbook, the key verse to the book of Lamentations is "Because of the Lord's
faithful love we do not perish, for His mercies never end. They are new every morning; great is
Your faithfulness" (Lam. 3:22-23).
TRUE
God's promise in Jeremiah 29:11 ("For I know the plans I have for you . . . to give you a future
and a hope) addresses the impending exile and the future restoration of Judah because God
loved His people with an eternal love.
TRUE
Daniel and his three friends were given Babylonian names in order to acclimate them to
Babylonian life and culture.
TRUE
Altogether the book of Malachi raises twenty-three questions.
TRUE
Rather than rejoicing in his successful preaching mission and the salvation of the Ninevites,
Jonah was angered that the Lord spared the city.
TRUE
During an extravagant banquet Belshazzar desecrated the temple vessels taken from Jerusalem.
TRUE
Jesus quoted from both "halves" of Isaiah and attributed them to Isaiah the prophet.
TRUE
Daniel and his three friends were placed in a three-year training program to learn the language,
literature, and the sciences of the Babylonians.
TRUE
Jeremiah prophesied during the reign of Judah's last five kings.
book of Psalms
The poems in the book of Lamentations most closely resemble the communal laments in the
_____________.
(not)
Israel's enemies would become her slaves.
Amos concluded his prophecies of unrelenting judgment with a message of hope concerning
Israel's future restoration. God promised:
FALSE
Isaiah is the most referenced Old Testament book in the New Testament, with approximately
100 citations and 500 allusions.
TRUE
The Lord commissioned Isaiah as a prophet in the year of King Uzziah's death.
TRUE
Lamentations 1-4 are acrostic poems.
TRUE
According to the textbook, Habakkuk's interaction with God is a reminder that the life of faith
often involves lament, complaint, and the pouring out of one's honest emotions and feelings to
God.
TRUE
God commanded Hosea to marry a promiscuous and unfaithful wife, who subsequently gave
birth to three children with symbolic names. Both the woman and the children were metaphors
of Israel's covenant unfaithfulness toward the Lord. Israel had prostituted itself by turning away
from the Lord and following other gods.
FALSE
The questions in the book of Malachi follow the pattern of: (1) accusation, (2) refutation, (3)
interrogation, and (4) conclusion.
