God's Chosen People Quiz

What was God's intention when He chose a people to become a great nation?

• To have them worship the vengeful gods of the heathens

• To represent Him to the world and influence it through their actions and teachings

• To let them live in isolation without influencing the world

• To make them powerful without any purpose of goodness

What did God expect in return from the people He chose?

• To participate in terrible worship practices

• To make an agreement with other powerful nations

• To be true to Him and fulfill their purpose

• To turn away from Him and serve other gods

What happened when the chosen people turned away from God?

• They were rewarded with great wealth

• God continued to keep them from harm

• They were attacked by heathen nations as a consequence of their choices

• They became more powerful and influential

How did God react when the people of Israel and Judah turned away from Him?

• He immediately exiled them and destroyed Jerusalem

• He became vengeful and punished them directly

• He was patient and merciful, giving them warnings and chances to return

• He ignored their actions and did not intervene

What is the common misconception about God's character in the Bible texts according to the last paragraph?

• That He was indifferent to the people's actions

• That He was always merciful and never allowed harm to come to His people

• That He was a vengeful and punishing God

• That He was not in control of the events that unfolded

According to Jeremiah 2:5, what did the ancestors of the people find wrong with God that led them to stray?

• They found His commandments too difficult.

• They believed God was not with them.

• They worshipped worthless idols.

• They wanted to follow other nations.

In Jeremiah 11:15, what is the reason given for the inability of vows and sacrifices to prevent the destruction of the people?

• Because the people were faithful to God.

• Because the people rejoiced in doing evil.

• Because the people were forced to make sacrifices.

• Because the people lacked knowledge of God.

What is the response given by the Lord when asked about the sin against Him in Jeremiah 16:10-13?

• The ancestors were faithful and obedient.

• The ancestors worshipped other gods and did not obey His word.

• The ancestors were just and fair in their dealings.

• The ancestors were ignorant of the laws.

What metaphor is used to describe the people of Israel in Jeremiah 2:26?

• A lost sheep returning to its fold.

• A thief who feels shame only when caught.

• A warrior who has lost his way.

• A farmer who neglects his fields.

According to Jeremiah 9:3, how do the people behave in regards to the truth?

• They stand up for the truth.

• They bend their tongues like bows to shoot out lies.

• They seek the truth in all their dealings.

• They are indifferent to the truth.