Old Testament Timeline

1. What is the present term used for dating ancient history?

• A.D & B.C

• B.C.E & C.E

• A.U.C & A.D

Answer explanation

Some scholars have begun to abandon the use of "BC" and "AD" because they wish to move away from the dominance of Christianity in western culture. Hence, they started using "BCE" and "CE (Before Common Era & Common Era, respectively).

2. What DOES NOT include in "Pre-History"?

• Adam & Eve

• Noah & the Flood

• Story of Job

• Story of Ruth

Answer explanation

The "Pre-History" period is the time before c.a 2500 B.C.E.

It includes the below -

a. Adam & Eve

b. Noah and the Flood

c. Tower of Babel

d. Story of Job

What was the promise God gave to Abraham?

• Land and Riches

• Position of a King

• Father of Nations

• A Son

Answer explanation

Abraham reigned from 2500 BCE to 2000 BCE.

God promised him that he would be the "Father of Nations".

The first ancestor in Jesus' lineage is what expanded to the entire world (when we believe by faith).

Why did the Israelites spent 40 years in the wilderness?

• The journey was long

• They had to tackle enemies on the way

• Due to their unbelief

• They lost their way

Rearrange the following:

A. Israel repents

B. Yahweh sends a judge to deliver them

C. Israel rebels

D. Yahweh disciplines them - hands them over to enemies

• A

  B

  D

  C

• B

  D

  C

  A

• A

  D

  C

  B

• C

  D

  A

  B

Answer explanation

This was the time of the judges and was called as the "cycle of rebellion".

Which among the below is NOT a judge?

• Jephthah

• Elon

• Othniel

• Samuel

What happened under Samuel's leadership?

• They rejected Yahweh as their king

• Conquested the land of Canaan

• Fought the kings - Sihon and Og

• Made the golden calf

What do the difficulties between Saul and David illustrate?

• Who is superior

• The tension between God's will and people's choices

• Comparison between man's ways and God's ways

Answer explanation

From 1050 BCE to 1010 BCE, Saul was anointed as king by Samuel. However, he goes against Yahweh's ways, and David was chosen.

Under who's reign was the first temple constructed?

• David

• Solomon

• Rohoboam

• Jeroboam

What was one quality in Solomon that pleased Yahweh?

• He ruled well

• Walked in the ways of the Lord

• Built the temple

• Was very wise

Answer explanation

Solomon walked in the ways of the Lord (1 Kings 3:3).

God grants him wisdom and discernment between good and evil. He also gave him things he did not ask for - riches and honour.

(1 Kings 3:4-14)