Old and New Covenant

Under the Old Covenant, the priesthood was held by which group of people?

• The prophets

• Jesus Christ alone

• All believers

• Descendants of Aaron

Answer explanation

The book of Exodus specifies that Aaron and his sons were chosen to serve as priests.

How does the New Covenant characterize the nature of its central sacrifice?

• It had to be repeated constantly.

• It involved animal sacrifices like bulls and goats.

• It only covered sin temporarily.

• It was made once for all time.

Answer explanation

The sacrifice of Jesus Christ is presented as a final, complete act that never needs to be repeated.

In the New Covenant, where is God's law primarily written?

• On tablets of stone

• On the cross

• On the hearts of believers

• In the Temple scrolls

Answer explanation

The prophet Jeremiah and the book of Hebrews speak of the law being written on hearts as a promise of the New Covenant.

Who is described as the mediator of the New Covenant?

• The Holy Spirit

• Jesus Christ

• Moses

• The High Priest

Answer explanation

The New Testament book of 1 Timothy explicitly states that Jesus is the one mediator between God and humanity.

What is the primary sign of initiation into the Old Covenant?

• Circumcision

• Animal sacrifice

• Baptism

• Obedience to the Law

Answer explanation

Genesis 17 establishes circumcision as the sign of the covenant God made with Abraham and the nation of Israel.

How did access to God's immediate presence differ between the Old and New Covenants?

• In the Old, only Moses could enter; in the New, only priests can.

• Access was direct and open in both covenants.

• Access was restricted in both covenants.

• In the Old, access was restricted; in the New, all believers have direct access.

Answer explanation

The Old Covenant restricted access to the Holy of Holies, while the New Covenant grants all believers bold access to God's presence.

The promises of the Old Covenant were primarily focused on physical blessings, while the New Covenant promises focus on...

• Good works and human effort

• Eternal life and spiritual blessings

• Land and national blessings

• The coming of many prophets

Answer explanation

The New Covenant's promises center on salvation, forgiveness of sins, and an eternal inheritance.

What is the center of worship in the New Covenant?

• The Temple in Jerusalem

• Believers themselves as the temple of the Holy Spirit

• Synagogues

• The city of Rome

Answer explanation

The New Testament teaches that God's presence now dwells within his people, making them the temple.

The Old Covenant was made primarily with the nation of Israel. The New Covenant is for...

• Only those who follow the Law of Moses

• Only the priests and prophets

• Only the descendants of Abraham

• All people from all nations

Answer explanation

The New Covenant is universal, breaking down the dividing walls between ethnic and social groups.

How is obedience empowered differently in the New Covenant compared to the Old?

• It is enforced by the High Priest.

• It is empowered by the indwelling Holy Spirit.

• It is a requirement for salvation.

• It is based on human effort.

Answer explanation

A key promise of the New Covenant is the gift of the Holy Spirit, who enables believers to live in a way that pleases God.