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WorksheetsOld Testament Survey Final Study Guide
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 49mins
What is canon?
(a)
What are the tests to see if something is canon?
Author had to be Spirit-led or a prophet
It had to speak to everyone in any generation
It had to connect with the rest of the Bible
All of the above
What are the Christian Old Testament categories?
(a)
What is the first theory of inspiration?
Dictation
Limited Inspiration
Neo-Orthodox
Plenary Verbal Inspiration
What is Neo-Orthodox?
God is completely transcendent
We can know God only if He reveals Himself to us
The Bible is a witness to God not the word of God
God inspired the writer's thoughts, not all of their words
What is the second theory of inspiration?
Dictation
Limited Inspiration
Neo-Orthodox
Plenary Verbal Inspiration
What is Dictation?
God spoke the Bible to human scribes, and they wrote down what He said
Writers could express God's message in their own way
We can only know about God if He reveals Himself to us
God's insipration extends to all of Scripture and the words they wrote
What is the third theory of inspiration?
Dictation
Limited Inspiration
Neo-Orthodox
Plenary Verbal Inspiration
What is limited inspiration?
God inspired the writers' thoughts, but not necessarily their words
Writers were allowed to express God's message in their own way
Historical details may contain errors
There are biblical statements that are hard to reconcile
What is the fourth theory of inspiration?
Dictation
Limited Inspiration
Neo-Orthodox
Plenary Verbal Inspiration
What is Plenary Verbal Inspiration?
God's inspiration extends to all of Scripture and the words they wrote
God's hand was the same on historical details as with theology
God allowed the writers to express themselves while they wrote
He guided the process so that the finished writing completely reflected His message
What were the original languages of the Old Testament?
(a)
Who were the most important scribes?
(a)
What is the immediate context?
Words/phrases in verses surrounding the text
Material in the chapters around the text
Historical setting of the writer
Books by same author
What is the remote context?
Words/phrases in verses surrounding the text
Material in the chapters around the text
Historical setting of the writer
Books by same author
What is the historical context?
Words/phrases in verses surrounding the text
Material in the chapters around the text
Historical setting of the writer
Books by same author
What is the most important step in studying the Bible?
(a)
Who are the patriarchs?
(a)
Who is the primary character of the first five books of the Bible?
(a)
Who are thought to be the ancestors of the Philistines?
(a)
Who is the first king of the Israelites?
(a)
What type of government did the Israelites have during the time of the Judges?
(a)
Who was the king that let the Israelites go back home after the Exile?
(a)
What are the five books in the Pentateuch?
(a)
In one word, what is the theme of Genesis?
(a)
In one word, what is the theme of Exodus?
(a)
In one word, what is the theme for Leviticus?
(a)
In one word, what is the theme of Numbers?
(a)
In one word, what is the theme for Deuteronomy?
(a)
Biblical faith is based on history.
True
False
What are the overarching themes of the Pentateuch?
Sovereignty of God
History
Fallen Condition
Salvation
Holiness
What is the Sovereignty of God?
God's preexistence
Power over all creation
Dealings with people
Victory over Egypt
All of the above
What is the theme of History?
God creates history
Works through events
Events are how we thrive
History is doomed to repeat itself
What is the theme of the fallen condition of humanity?
Adam and Eve sinned against God
Sin's effects worsened over time
Humanity's fallenness leaves people with specific needs only God can address
All of the above
What is the theme of Salvation?
All events tie together through redemption
Rooted in God's loving and compassionate nature
Can't be bought
Only Jesus can give it
What is the theme of Holiness?
An imitation of God's character
Protects from self-destruction
Makes one more like God
All of the above
Who is the writer of the first five books of the Old Testament?
(a)
What are the five forms of criticism?
Source
Form
Traditional
Canonical
Literary
What is Source criticism?
Analyzes different genres and discovers the history behind them
Looks at oral tradition and that the writing of the law did not happen until centuries after Moses gave it to Israel
Looks at final form to discover theological message
Focuses on larger literary issues, focuses on the text and reader rather than author
What is Form criticism?
Formed from four different documents
Looks at oral tradition and that the writing of the law did not happen until centuries after Moses gave it to Israel
Looks at final form to discover theological message
Focuses on larger literary issues, focuses on the text and reader rather than author
What is Traditional criticism?
Formed from four different documents
Looks at oral tradition and that the writing of the law did not happen until centuries after Moses gave it to Israel
Looks at final form to discover theological message
Focuses on larger literary issues, focuses on the text and reader rather than author
What is Canonical criticism?
Formed from four different documents
Looks at oral tradition and that the writing of the law did not happen until centuries after Moses gave it to Israel
Looks at final form to discover theological message
Focuses on larger literary issues, focuses on the text and reader rather than author
What is Literary criticism?
Formed from four different documents
Looks at oral tradition and that the writing of the law did not happen until centuries after Moses gave it to Israel
Looks at final form to discover theological message
Focuses on larger literary issues, focuses on the text and reader rather than author
What is the mosaic era in authorship?
(a)
What is the kingdom era of authorship?
(a)
What is the late era of authorship?
(a)
The Old Testament is historical, not mythological like other writings from that time.
True
False
What books are the Former Prophets?
(a)
How does Prophecy relate to the covenants?
(a)
Historical books are focused on Salvation history.
True
False
Who wrote the historical books?
All of them are anonymous
Most are anonymous, except for Joshua, Ezra, and Nehemiah
We know all the authors
Moses
What is Hebrew poetry defined by?
(a)
Which book is the OT prayer book?
Psalms
Proverbs
Ezra
Song of Solomon
Ecclesiastes
What book offers wisdom in small chunks?
Psalms
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Judges
What book explores the meaning of life and concludes that life's meaning can't be found outside of the Lord?
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Leviticus
Song of Solomon
What book celebrates the love between a man and a woman?
Psalms
The book of Sauce
Song of Solomon
Lamentations
Wisdom Literature is not a term that appears in the Old Testament.
True
False
What are Prophets?
(a)
What are classical prophets?
(a)
What are the tests for determining Prophets?
Message had to be consistent with earlier revelation
Predictions must always come true
Had to be bald
Had to write down their message
What is the penalty for false prophets?
5 lashes
Imprisonment
DEATH!!!!!!!!
Public humiliation
What are the misconceptions of prophets?
Religious fanatics
Fortunetellers
Bablers who fell into trances
All of the above
What are the similarities between prophets?
Shared similar traits regardless of background
Heart devoted to God and strong sense of calling
Messengers-forth tellers and foretellers
Creative individuals
All of the above
Did every prophet write their words down?
Yes
No
What prophets focused on the king and court?
Nonliterary
Classical
Former
All of the above
What are some common themes in the prophetic writings?
Covenant obligations
The Day of the Lord
Messiah
All of the above
What were the four nations who had a big role in Israel's history?
Egypt
Babylon
Assyria
Persia
Philistines
