LUOA Survey Of The Bible: Module 4 Questions And Answers Already Passed

LUOA Survey Of The Bible: Module 4 Questions And Answers Already Passed Ezekiel was an associate of what other prophet? Daniel What does the name "Ezekiel" mean? God will strengthen What did Ezekiel's ministry consist of? He was a prophet and religious leader to the exiled Jews in Babylon as well as to the few Jews that remained in Jerusalem. What is Ezekiel 37:26-27 about? God making a covenant of peace with His people. Identify five key themes from the book of Ezekiel. -God doesn't punish a person for another person's sin -God is the sovereign Judge -God finds great pleasure when his people repent and turn to him -God will never allow His people to be utterly destroyed -God will bless those who are faithful to Him In Ezekiel, Jesus is... (Hint: Choose four answers) -the source of living water -the true temple -the Shepherd King -the God of new covenant Which two Old Testament books were written from Babylon? Ezekiel and Daniel Daniel was an associate with what other prophet? Ezekiel Identify the two main sections of the book of Daniel. -Daniel and his friends (1-6) -Daniel's visions and dreams about future events (7-12) Why were Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego thrown into the fiery furnace? Because they refused to worship King Nebuchadnezzar's image of gold (false god). Identify three key themes from the book of Daniel. -God is the sovereign Ruler -God is involved in the lives of His people -God is the righteous Judge and Savior of His people Identify who Jesus is in the book of Daniel. (Hint: Choose four answers) -Son of Man -everlasting King -Messiah and Prince -Son of God What does Amos say about Israel in Amos 4? Israel Has Not Returned to the Lord Explain in 50-100 words how Hosea's love for his adulterous wife (she is always cheating on him) is a picture of God's love for us. (Hosea 1-3; Hosea 11) Hosea's love for his wife is everlasting, just like God's love is for us. This is shown all throughout his lifetime. He married his wife to love her and have a family, and despite the mistakes she was inevitably going to make, he still chose to love her. He chose to love her just the way God loves us. We are going to make mistakes, God understands that, and still, he chooses to love us day in and day out. Hosea is inspiring in the way he dedicated his life to living in God's image, and a great example is the way he chooses to love his wife just how God loves her. Which foreign nation captured the nation of Israel (northern kingdom) in 2 Kings 17? Assyria What is 2 Chronicles 20 about? King Jehoshaphat exhorts everyone in Judah to fast; everyone in Judah seeks help from the Lord; the Lord delivers Judah. What does "Hosea" mean? salvation What is the book of Hosea about? Hosea's marriage to his unfaithful wife, Gomer. What is the book of Hosea ultimately a picture of? God's faithfulness to His unfaithful wife, Israel. In Hosea, Jesus is God's Son who has been called out of _______. Egypt Hosea shows Christians that they must ultimately place their trust in who/what? God What does "Joel" mean? Yahweh is God Who was the book of Joel written to? Southern Kingdom of Judah The book of Joel records a terrible _______ plague that God sent to punish His people for their sins. Locust After the terrible locust plague was sent, God called His people to... repent of their sins Jesus came to the world to _______ it, and one day He will return to _______ it. -save -judge One of the most significant prophecies that Joel makes is in reference to the Day of _______. Pentecost Where did Amos prophesy from? Southern Kingdom of Judah Who did Amos prophesy to? Northern kingdom of Israel What is the book of Amos about? Prophecies about the divine judgment that Israel and surrounding nations would face due to their sins. What does Amos 5:14-15 say? "Seek good, not evil, that you may live." In the New Testament, Jesus _______ the teachings of Amos. echoed One of the overarching messages of Amos is that: Actions speak louder than words What does "Obadiah" mean? Servant of Yahweh The book of Obadiah contains prophecies about God's punishment of which nation? Edom Identify three key themes from the book of Obadiah. -God will restore his people -God always keeps his promises -God cannot allow sin to go unpunished What lineage do the people of Edom come from? Esau What lineage do the people of Israel come from? Jacob Obadiah is the _______ book in the Old Testament. shortest How can Jesus be compared to Jonah? Like Jonah spent three days/nights in the belly of a whale, Christ spent three days in the grave after His death. Jonah shows us that God's plan of salvation is for _______ _______. all people What happened in Nineveh when Jonah finally preached repentance to them? a spiritual revival broke out How long was Jonah in the belly of the whale? Three days and three nights Where does God command Jonah to go preach repentance? Nineveh What is the bad news that Micah predicts? Destruction of the northern kingdom by the Assyrians and the southern kingdom by the Babylonians. What is the good news that Micah predicts? The birth of the Messiah, the King of the Jews. Micah 5:2 - "But you, _______ Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times." Bethlehem According to Micah 6:8, what are the three things that God requires from His people? -walk humbly with God -act justly -love mercy Identify four themes that run throughout the book of Micah. -God is loving -God punishes disobedience -God always keeps His promises -God desires justice, mercy, and humility from His people What is Nahum 1 about? God's Wrath Against Nineveh "The Lord your God is in your __________, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with __________; he will quiet you by his __________; he will exult over you with loud singing." (Zephaniah 3:17, ESV) midst; gladness; love How old was Josiah when he began to reign as king of Judah? (2 Kings 22) 8 What does Jeremiah say about Israel in Jeremiah 2? Israel has forsaken the Lord. What is Jeremiah 15 about? God's judgment upon Israel for the nation's disobedience. Who were two of Nahum's contemporaries from the prophets? In other words, what two prophets also lived at the same time as Nahum? -Jeremiah -Zephaniah What is the book of Nahum about? Nahum warns the Assyrian capital of Nineveh of God's judgment for their cruelty, idolatry, and wickedness. Identify four key themes that run throughout the book of Nahum. -God is merciful and just -God is slow to anger and great in power -God will not leave the guilty unpunished -God is good; he cares for his people The book of Nahum shows that God _______ us when we sin against Him, and He shows us _________ when we call upon His name. -disciplines -mercy When was the book of Nahum written by the prophet? Prior to the destruction of Nineveh in 612 B.C. The book of Habakkuk details a conversation between Habakkuk and _______. God Identify the two key questions that Habakkuk asks God. -why does evil go unpunished? -How can a loving God allow the wicked Babylonians to punish Judah, a less wicked people? Identify two key themes that run throughout the book of Habakkuk. -God is omnipotent -God is sovereign Who is Jesus in the book of Habakkuk? (Hint: Choose three answers) -The Savior God -The Holy one -The coming King Habakkuk shows Christians that God should be _______ through the difficult seasons in life. praised Perhaps the central truth in the book of Habakkuk is this: God will punish human sinfulness Zephaniah lived at the same time as what other two prophets? -Nahum -Jeremiah What is the book of Zephaniah about? Zephaniah warns the people of Judah about God's impending judgment upon them and the nations that surround them. Who was the book of Zephaniah written to? Southern Kingdom of Judah What is the "day of the Lord" typically a reference to? The events surrounding the end times. How many times is the "day of the Lord" mentioned throughout the first two chapters of Zephaniah? More than 15 times The book of Zephaniah shows humans that God calls people everywhere to _______ and turn to Him. repent