WorksheetsAfter session 8 (The Bible Course)
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 28mins
Roughly how many copies of the Bible are sold or distributed each year, globally?
250 million
300 million
350 million
400 million
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
Understanding
Wisdom
Knowledge
Songs
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?
Sea of Gennesaret
Sea of Tiberias
Dead Sea
Red Sea
In which language was the New Testament first written?
Greek
Roman
Hebrew
Latin
Genesis is often called a book of two halves. The first half is about Creation. What is the second half about?
Promise
Contract
Covenant
Agreement
What is the Torah?
The entire Old Testament
The first 5 books of the New Testament
The first 10 books of the Old Testament
The first 5 books of the Old Testament
Who is believed to be the primary author (writer) of the Torah?
Samuel
Peter
Moses
Joshua
True or false? All humans used to speak only one language, until God confused the languages in/near the Tower of Babel.
True
False
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).
True
False
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."
Moses
Jesus
David
Noah
How did God introduce Himself to Moses, in the 'burning bush' passage?
Jehovah, God of Israel
I Am
Jesus
Holy Spirit
Three main 'gifts' were given to the Israelites at Mount Sinai. Which one of these is NOT one of them?
The Law: "I care about you"
The Scrolls: "I am talking to you"
The Tabernacle: "I am with you"
The Sacrifices: "I forgive you"
People often ask us why Christians only follow only some of the Old Testament laws - why is this?
We follow only the civil laws, but not the ceremonial or moral laws.
We follow only the moral laws, but not the ceremonial or civil laws.
We follow only the ceremonial laws, but not the moral or civil laws.
We follow both the moral and civil laws, but we don't follow the ceremonial laws.
Which of these terms (words) originated from the Bible?
Lamb
Dinosaur
Scapegoat
Lion
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".
Suggestion
Healthy lifestyle
Rulebook
Framework
Put Israel's leaders in chronological order, (starting from earliest to the latest).
Joshua, Moses, Kings, Judges
Moses, Joshua, Kings, Judges
Moses, Joshua, Judges, Kings
Joshua, Moses, Judges, Kings
The 'cycle' in the era of the Judges can be defined like this:
Peace > Judgement > Saviour > Rebellion > Peace again
Peace > Saviour > Judgement > Rebellion > Peace again
Peace > Saviour > Rebellion > Judgement > Peace again
Peace > Rebellion > Judgement > Saviour > Peace again
Which Old Testament character is referred to as a 'kinsman redeemer' ?
David
Boaz
Jesus
Solomon
How many years difference is there, between the end of the Old Testament and start of the New Testament writings?
100 years
200 years
300 years
400 years
Which of these individuals helped build the FIRST Temple of Jerusalem?
Nehemiah
Hezekiah
Solomon
David
Which foreign ruler/emperor helped the Israelites build the SECOND Temple of Jerusalem?
Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon
Beltshezzar, King of Babylon
Cyrus, King of Persia
Darius, King of Media
Nehemiah was an important Jewish figure in rebuilding the city walls in the SECOND Temple of Jerusalem. What was his job?
Cupbearer
Baker
Official
Builder
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?
We now have unlimited access to God's presence
The Old Testament is not relevant any more
There is no distinction between people's cultural background
Jesus has broken the chains of sin & death
Who was King, when the 'united' Israel was divided into the Northern Kingdom (Israel) and Southern Kingdom (Judah)?
David
Rehoboam
Solomon
Saul
God asked a prophet to marry an adulterous woman, to symbolise God's faithfulness to a sinning Israel. Who was this prophet?
Joel
Jonah
Amos
Hosea
Select all that apply (more than one answer)! Which of these questions are important, when helping us understand the CONTEXT of a Bible passage?
Was it written in the Old Testament or New Testament?
When was this passage written?
How long are each of the chapters, from which the passage was drawn?
Who were the intended audience?
There is more than one correct answer, select all that apply! Why did Jonah not want to go to Nineveh to preach?
He knew that God would forgive the people of Nineveh if they repented
The journey was too long
He was afraid of the foreign people
It is highly likely that he did not like the people of Nineveh
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?
Hezekiah
Nehemiah
Zerubbabel
David
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?
Elijah
Jesus
John the Baptist
Paul (Saul)
Who were the main audiences, for the 4 gospels?
Matthew (Jewish), Mark (Roman), Luke (Gentiles/Greek), John (Christian)
Matthew (Roman), Mark (Jewish), Luke (Gentiles/Greek), John (Christian)
Matthew (Roman), Mark (Jewish), Luke (Christian), John (Gentiles/Greek)
Matthew (Jewish), Mark (Gentiles/Greek), Luke (Roman), John (Christian)
Fill in the blanks. Jesus is referred to as the "Last ???" in the book of 1st Corinthians.
Last Covenant
Last Salvation
Last Adam
Last Fruit
Who was the author of the book of Acts?
Paul
Luke
Peter
None of the above
The day when the Holy Spirit came upon 120 of Jesus' followers (after His ascension to heaven), is called what?
Easter Sunday
Day of Atonement
Day of Salvation
Day of Pentecost
Which of these individuals were NOT martyrs? (Martyr means someone killed for their faith)
John
Peter
Paul
Stephen
Who was the first Christian martyr?
Stephen
James
Paul
Peter
Select all that apply (more than one answer). Which of these were in the 'cycles of expansion' of early Christianity/churches?
Preaching/teaching
Idolatry
Miracles
Persecution
The apostle Paul used his identity/background to his advantage when spreading the gospel to as many cultures as possible. What was his identity?
Jewish education, Greek heritage, Roman citizen
Jewish education, Greek citizen, Roman heritage
Jewish heritage, Greek education, Roman citizen
Jewish heritage, Greek citizen, Roman education
What was the Council of Jerusalem about (mentioned in Acts 15)?
To decide whether Christians should pay taxes to the Romans
To decide whether Gentile Christians needed to obey Jewish laws/customs
To decide whether Christians should fight back against Romans
To decide how to maximise church growth
What was the final decision/conclusion of the Council of Jerusalem?
Jesus + Jewish laws = Salvation
Jewish laws = Salvation
Jesus = Salvation
Jesus + Jewish laws + Christian laws = Salvation
Select all that apply (more than one answer). Which of these non-Jewish women ultimately became great-great-(many greats)-grandmothers of Jesus?
Hannah
Ruth
Esther
Rahab
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?
St Augustine
Martin Luther
John Wesley
William Tyndale
After Jesus comes for the second time to receive His Church, what will happen in the New Jerusalem?
An Eden-like paradise is restored
Resurrection bodies will live forever
There will be peace and unity
All of the above
Select all that apply. Which of these statements were commonly believed during the time of the writings of Genesis?
The earth is a cube
The earth is flat
The sun revolves around the earth
The earth revolves around the sun
Which one of these is NOT part of the "covenants" seen in the Bible?
Seal: formal relationship between two parties
Survival: the covenant ensures the physical safety of the two parties
Sacrifice: shedding of blood
Sign: outward mark of being in a covenant relationship
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.’"
Lintels and doorposts
Lamb
Blood
Bitter herbs
One of these statements is true - select the true statement.
We live in the Old Covenant, but both the Old Testament & New Testament is important
We live in the New Covenant, but both the Old Testament & New Testament is important
We live in the New Covenant, but only the New Testament is important
We live in the Old Covenant, and only the Old Testament is important
What did the Ark of the Covenant primarily symbolise (within the Tabernacle)?
God's provision
God's presence
God's power
God's protection
What did the golden lampstand (with 7 candlesticks) primarily symbolise (within the Tabernacle)?
God's protection
God's provision
God's power
God's presence
Fill in the blanks, from this famous Bible verse. "There is therefore now no ??? for those who are in Christ Jesus."
Judgement
Suffering
Redemption
Condemnation
Fill in the blanks in this quote by the theologian Tertulian. "The ??? of the martyrs is the seed of the church"
Hard work
Undying love
Faith
Blood
