Lesson 6 Bible Search Questions

What is the FIRST book of the Old Testament?

• Genesis

• Exodus

• Psalm

• Malachi

Answer explanation

Genesis :The essential message of Genesis is that God created the earth and gave it to man, who he made in his image, to rule. Repeatedly, however, the reader sees that man falls short of God's expectations and is punished accordingly, particularly in the Fall in the Garden of Eden and in the case of the Noahic flood

What is the Last book of the Old Testament?

• Genesis

• Exodus

• Psalm

• Malachi

Answer explanation

Malachi is not only the final Old Testament book but also the last of the Minor Prophets. The book is believed to have been written by the prophet Malachi during the post-exilic period of Israel's history. However, since the name Malachi means “my messenger” in Hebrew, some scholars have argued that this is ascription is not intended as the name of the author, but instead a general designation or title. Indeed, the term is used elsewhere in scripture to refer to other messengers and priests of the Lord. Nevertheless, Jewish tradition has referred to the author of this text by the name, “Malachi”.

What is the longest book of the Old Testament?

• Genesis

• Jeremiah

• Psalm

• Malachi

Answer explanation

Jeremiah (33,002 words) Genesis (32,046 words) Psalms (30,147 words) Ezekiel (29,918 words) Exodus (25, 957 words) Isaiah (25,608 words) Numbers (25,048 words) Deuteronomy (23,008 words) Second Chronicles (21,349 words) First Samuel (20,361 words)

What is the shortest book of the Old Testament?

• Ruth

• Obadiah

• Esther

• Malachi

Answer explanation

Here are the five shortest books of the Bible, beginning with the very shortest. These measurements are by words in the original languages. Each of these books is only one chapter long, and would take you a few minutes to read, tops:

Third John (219 words)

Second John (245 words)

Philemon (335 words)

Obadiah (440 words)

Jude (461 words)

List the 3 sets of books that have part 1 and part 2.

Which book has the word ‘song’ in the title?

Answer explanation

Song of Songs or Song of Solomon

How many books of the Bible are named after women?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

The Book of Ruth (written between 1011 and 931 B.C.) does not specifically name its author.

The Book of Esther(written between 460 and 350 B.C.) does not specifically name its author.

Which book title means 'crying'?

• Job

• Psalms

• Lamentations

• Ezekial

Answer explanation

How many books of the OT begin with 'Z'?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

In the OT, there are 2 books that begin with the letter Z – who are the authors? Zephaniah and Zechariah

How many books are there in the OT?

• 66

• 39

• 27

• 49