77 135 Proximity (round 1)

In Genesis 3:8, Adam and Eve "hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God" after sinning. What does this illustrate about their spiritual state?

• They wanted to get closer to God.

• Their sin created distance between them and God.

• They were afraid of the animals in the garden.

• God could no longer see them.

In Exodus 33:5-8, Moses set up the "tent of meeting" outside the camp because the Israelites had grown too close to God’s presence after the golden calf incident.

• True

• False

In 1 Samuel 8:6-9, God tells Samuel that the people’s demand for a king was a rejection of Him. What does this reveal about their spiritual proximity?

• They wanted to be closer to God through a king.

• They were moving away from trusting God as their true King.

• They loved Samuel too much and wanted him to rule forever.

Which prophet in chapter 59:2 declared, "Your [sin] have made a separation between you and your God"?

• Jeremiah

• Isaiah

• Ezekiel

• Amos

David, "a man after God’s own heart" (Psalms 51:1-5), committed adultery with Bathsheba and arranged Uriah’s death. What does this show about human nature?

• Even those close to God can fall into sin and create distance.

• David was never truly close to God.

• God approved of David’s actions because of his heart.

Solomon’s many foreign wives did not led his heart away from God, contributing to Israel’s division (1 Kings 11:4-11).

• True

• False

In Deuteronomy 28:64, God warns Israel that if they forsake Him, He will scatter them among the nations. What is the opposite of this exile?

• Building bigger temples.

• Drawing near to God in obedience.

• Appointing more kings.

Complete 2 Chronicles 7:14: "If my people humble themselves… I will ____ their land" (use lowercase letters).

In Daniel 9:7, Daniel prays, "To you, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but to us open shame, as at this day, to the men of Judah… and to all Israel, those who are near and those who are far away." What does "far away" refer to?

• Israelites living in other countries.

• Those spiritually distant due to sin.

• Gentiles who never knew God.

The Temple of Solomon guaranteed Israel’s permanent nearness to God, regardless of their obedience (Jeremiah 7:3-15).

• True

• False