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After session 8 (The Bible Course)

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Roughly how many copies of the Bible are sold or distributed each year, globally?

a)

250 million

b)

300 million

c)

350 million

d)

400 million

2.

Books in the Bible can be categorised into 5 types of literature. Which one is missing from this list of 4 types: History, Prophecy, Gospels, Letters

a)

Understanding

b)

Wisdom

c)

Knowledge

d)

Songs

3.

The discovery of scrolls in 1947, in the Qumran caves reinforces our confidence in the reliability of the Old Testament. Where were these caves located?

a)

Sea of Gennesaret

b)

Sea of Tiberias

c)

Dead Sea

d)

Red Sea

4.

In which language was the New Testament first written?

a)

Greek

b)

Roman

c)

Hebrew

d)

Latin

5.

Genesis is often called a book of two halves. The first half is about Creation. What is the second half about?

a)

Promise

b)

Contract

c)

Covenant

d)

Agreement

6.

What is the Torah?

a)

The entire Old Testament

b)

The first 5 books of the New Testament

c)

The first 10 books of the Old Testament

d)

The first 5 books of the Old Testament

7.

Who is believed to be the primary author (writer) of the Torah?

a)

Samuel

b)

Peter

c)

Moses

d)

Joshua

8.

True or false? All humans used to speak only one language, until God confused the languages in/near the Tower of Babel.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

True or false. After the Israelites' 40 years' journey, only people aged 15 or under were able to enter the Promised Land (except Joshua and Caleb).

a)

True

b)

False

10.

About whom does this verse talk about? Hebrews 11:25 - "He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin."

a)

Moses

b)

Jesus

c)

David

d)

Noah

11.

How did God introduce Himself to Moses, in the 'burning bush' passage?

a)

Jehovah, God of Israel

b)

I Am

c)

Jesus

d)

Holy Spirit

12.

Three main 'gifts' were given to the Israelites at Mount Sinai. Which one of these is NOT one of them?

a)

The Law: "I care about you"

b)

The Scrolls: "I am talking to you"

c)

The Tabernacle: "I am with you"

d)

The Sacrifices: "I forgive you"

13.

People often ask us why Christians only follow only some of the Old Testament laws - why is this?

a)

We follow only the civil laws, but not the ceremonial or moral laws.

b)

We follow only the moral laws, but not the ceremonial or civil laws.

c)

We follow only the ceremonial laws, but not the moral or civil laws.

d)

We follow both the moral and civil laws, but we don't follow the ceremonial laws.

14.

Which of these terms (words) originated from the Bible?

a)

Lamb

b)

Dinosaur

c)

Scapegoat

d)

Lion

15.

FILL IN THE BLANKS. Queen Elizabeth II said this when she was crowned: "For me the teachings of Christ provide a ??? in which I try to lead my life".

a)

Suggestion

b)

Healthy lifestyle

c)

Rulebook

d)

Framework

16.

Put Israel's leaders in chronological order, (starting from earliest to the latest).

a)

Joshua, Moses, Kings, Judges

b)

Moses, Joshua, Kings, Judges

c)

Moses, Joshua, Judges, Kings

d)

Joshua, Moses, Judges, Kings

17.

The 'cycle' in the era of the Judges can be defined like this:

a)

Peace > Judgement > Saviour > Rebellion > Peace again

b)

Peace > Saviour > Judgement > Rebellion > Peace again

c)

Peace > Saviour > Rebellion > Judgement > Peace again

d)

Peace > Rebellion > Judgement > Saviour > Peace again

18.

Which Old Testament character is referred to as a 'kinsman redeemer' ?

a)

David

b)

Boaz

c)

Jesus

d)

Solomon

19.

How many years difference is there, between the end of the Old Testament and start of the New Testament writings?

a)

100 years

b)

200 years

c)

300 years

d)

400 years

20.

Which of these individuals helped build the FIRST Temple of Jerusalem?

a)

Nehemiah

b)

Hezekiah

c)

Solomon

d)

David

21.

Which foreign ruler/emperor helped the Israelites build the SECOND Temple of Jerusalem?

a)

Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon

b)

Beltshezzar, King of Babylon

c)

Cyrus, King of Persia

d)

Darius, King of Media

22.

Nehemiah was an important Jewish figure in rebuilding the city walls in the SECOND Temple of Jerusalem. What was his job?

a)

Cupbearer

b)

Baker

c)

Official

d)

Builder

23.

The event of the 'tearing of the Temple's curtain from top to bottom' upon Jesus' death, represents (or symbolises) many things. Which one of these is NOT represented by that event?

a)

We now have unlimited access to God's presence

b)

The Old Testament is not relevant any more

c)

There is no distinction between people's cultural background

d)

Jesus has broken the chains of sin & death

24.

Who was King, when the 'united' Israel was divided into the Northern Kingdom (Israel) and Southern Kingdom (Judah)?

a)

David

b)

Rehoboam

c)

Solomon

d)

Saul

25.

God asked a prophet to marry an adulterous woman, to symbolise God's faithfulness to a sinning Israel. Who was this prophet?

a)

Joel

b)

Jonah

c)

Amos

d)

Hosea

26.

Select all that apply (more than one answer)! Which of these questions are important, when helping us understand the CONTEXT of a Bible passage?

a)

Was it written in the Old Testament or New Testament?

b)

When was this passage written?

c)

How long are each of the chapters, from which the passage was drawn?

d)

Who were the intended audience?

27.

There is more than one correct answer, select all that apply! Why did Jonah not want to go to Nineveh to preach?

a)

He knew that God would forgive the people of Nineveh if they repented

b)

The journey was too long

c)

He was afraid of the foreign people

d)

It is highly likely that he did not like the people of Nineveh

28.

In the Southern Kingdom (Judah), a water tunnel was made by a king, to help Jerusalem survive a siege from the Assyrians (this was discovered recently in 1838). Which King built this tunnel?

a)

Hezekiah

b)

Nehemiah

c)

Zerubbabel

d)

David

29.

Malachi 3:1 ‘I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me.

Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple.’ Who is the MESSENGER in this passage?

a)

Elijah

b)

Jesus

c)

John the Baptist

d)

Paul (Saul)

30.

Who were the main audiences, for the 4 gospels?

a)

Matthew (Jewish), Mark (Roman), Luke (Gentiles/Greek), John (Christian)

b)

Matthew (Roman), Mark (Jewish), Luke (Gentiles/Greek), John (Christian)

c)

Matthew (Roman), Mark (Jewish), Luke (Christian), John (Gentiles/Greek)

d)

Matthew (Jewish), Mark (Gentiles/Greek), Luke (Roman), John (Christian)

31.

Fill in the blanks. Jesus is referred to as the "Last ???" in the book of 1st Corinthians.

a)

Last Covenant

b)

Last Salvation

c)

Last Adam

d)

Last Fruit

32.

Who was the author of the book of Acts?

a)

Paul

b)

Luke

c)

Peter

d)

None of the above

33.

The day when the Holy Spirit came upon 120 of Jesus' followers (after His ascension to heaven), is called what?

a)

Easter Sunday

b)

Day of Atonement

c)

Day of Salvation

d)

Day of Pentecost

34.

Which of these individuals were NOT martyrs? (Martyr means someone killed for their faith)

a)

John

b)

Peter

c)

Paul

d)

Stephen

35.

Who was the first Christian martyr?

a)

Stephen

b)

James

c)

Paul

d)

Peter

36.

Select all that apply (more than one answer). Which of these were in the 'cycles of expansion' of early Christianity/churches?

a)

Preaching/teaching

b)

Idolatry

c)

Miracles

d)

Persecution

37.

The apostle Paul used his identity/background to his advantage when spreading the gospel to as many cultures as possible. What was his identity?

a)

Jewish education, Greek heritage, Roman citizen

b)

Jewish education, Greek citizen, Roman heritage

c)

Jewish heritage, Greek education, Roman citizen

d)

Jewish heritage, Greek citizen, Roman education

38.

What was the Council of Jerusalem about (mentioned in Acts 15)?

a)

To decide whether Christians should pay taxes to the Romans

b)

To decide whether Gentile Christians needed to obey Jewish laws/customs

c)

To decide whether Christians should fight back against Romans

d)

To decide how to maximise church growth

39.

What was the final decision/conclusion of the Council of Jerusalem?

a)

Jesus + Jewish laws = Salvation

b)

Jewish laws = Salvation

c)

Jesus = Salvation

d)

Jesus + Jewish laws + Christian laws = Salvation

40.

Select all that apply (more than one answer). Which of these non-Jewish women ultimately became great-great-(many greats)-grandmothers of Jesus?

a)

Hannah

b)

Ruth

c)

Esther

d)

Rahab

41.

Which ex-monk in the 16th century was inspired by the book of Romans, and later sparked a reformation/change in Christianity + challenged non-biblical practices?

a)

St Augustine

b)

Martin Luther

c)

John Wesley

d)

William Tyndale

42.

After Jesus comes for the second time to receive His Church, what will happen in the New Jerusalem?

a)

An Eden-like paradise is restored

b)

Resurrection bodies will live forever

c)

There will be peace and unity

d)

All of the above

43.

Select all that apply. Which of these statements were commonly believed during the time of the writings of Genesis?

a)

The earth is a cube

b)

The earth is flat

c)

The sun revolves around the earth

d)

The earth revolves around the sun

44.

Which one of these is NOT part of the "covenants" seen in the Bible?

a)

Seal: formal relationship between two parties

b)

Survival: the covenant ensures the physical safety of the two parties

c)

Sacrifice: shedding of blood

d)

Sign: outward mark of being in a covenant relationship

45.

Fill in the blanks. Exodus 12:13 "And when I see the ???, I will pass over you, and no plague will befall

you to destroy you, when I strike the land of Egypt.’"

a)

Lintels and doorposts

b)

Lamb

c)

Blood

d)

Bitter herbs

46.

One of these statements is true - select the true statement.

a)

We live in the Old Covenant, but both the Old Testament & New Testament is important

b)

We live in the New Covenant, but both the Old Testament & New Testament is important

c)

We live in the New Covenant, but only the New Testament is important

d)

We live in the Old Covenant, and only the Old Testament is important

47.

What did the Ark of the Covenant primarily symbolise (within the Tabernacle)?

a)

God's provision

b)

God's presence

c)

God's power

d)

God's protection

48.

What did the golden lampstand (with 7 candlesticks) primarily symbolise (within the Tabernacle)?

a)

God's protection

b)

God's provision

c)

God's power

d)

God's presence

49.

Fill in the blanks, from this famous Bible verse. "There is therefore now no ??? for those who are in Christ Jesus."

a)

Judgement

b)

Suffering

c)

Redemption

d)

Condemnation

50.

Fill in the blanks in this quote by the theologian Tertulian. "The ??? of the martyrs is the seed of the church"

a)

Hard work

b)

Undying love

c)

Faith

d)

Blood