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How many cutters of stone did Solomon recruit for the LORD's temple and his own palace?
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80,000
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What was placed on the tables inside the temple?
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bread of the presence.
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Which ruler came to examine Solomon with difficult inquiries?
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Queen of Sheba
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Which ruler sacked Jerusalem during the rule of Solomon's son?
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Shishak
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Why was Jehoshaphat not attacked by the surrounding nations?
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The fear of God came on the surrounding kingdoms.
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When confronted by a vast army from Moab, Ammon and Mount Seir, what song did the people of Judah song?
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"Give thanks to the Lord, for his loves endures forever."
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She saved her nephew by hiding him at the temple when many others in the royal family were killed.
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Jehosheba
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After contracting leprosy, from what place was Uzziah excluded?
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The temple
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What King got sick and almost died, yet when he prayed God restored him?
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Hezekiah
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He was the third son of Josiah to reign over Judah.
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Zedekiah
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The oldest tradition maintains that the author of Chronicles was
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Ezra
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Because Chronicles is the last book in the Hebrew canon, many scholars date it between
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450 and 400 BC
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What does the author of Chronicles choose not to omit?
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David's plans for the temple
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Concerning the books mentioned, which is the order found in the Hebrew canon?
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2 Kings, Ezra, Nehemiah, 1-2 Chronicles
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The genealogies of the patriarchs are recorded in
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1 Chronicles 1:1-2:2
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The genealogical lists of Chronicles emphasize with the life of Saul?
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the exilic archetype
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What purpose does 2 Chronicles 7:14 serve?
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Pattern for restoration
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What was given the most attention by the Chronicler?
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David
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Who spoke the Word of the Lord that predicted the release of the exiles and the rebuilding of the temple?
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Jeremiah
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What items did the returning exiles contribute to the rebuilding of the temple?
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61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver and 100 priestly garments.
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Where did the lumber come from the was used to rebuild the temple?
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Labanon
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Who authorized the issue of an order that stopped the rebuilding project?
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Artaxerxes King of Persia
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Who allowed the restarting of the project?
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King Darius
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What caused Ezra to tear his tunic, pull his hair and beard and to sit appalled?
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Intermarriages in Israel, including the priests and Levites.
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How did Nehemiah learn of the bright of the blight of the remnant in Judah?
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his brother Hanani
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Who rebuilt the Fish Gate?
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Sons of Hassenaah
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How long did the wall rebuilding process take?
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twenty- fifth of Elul
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Who asks God to remember him?
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Nehemiah
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Which historical book has an individual as its focus?
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Esther
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Who provided the political leadership for the Jews in the period following Cyrus's Decre?
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Zerubbabel
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Who was the first Persian governor of Judah?
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Sheshbazzar
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When did the Jews lay the foundation for the temple?
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536 BC
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Who was the outstanding figure of the restoration community?
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Ezra
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Which does not accurately apply to Ezra?
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prophet
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All roads lead to heaven is an example of the belief system known as
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syncretism
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Given his title as 'cupbearer', what is the most likely role that Nehemiah played in the Persian Empire?
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A personal advisor to the emperor of the world.
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Who was not a problem for Nehemiah in rebuilding the work?
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Persians
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How did the opposition to Nehemiah's work try to stop the building of the walls?
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criticizing the plans.
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Who gave a banquet for the women of the royal palace when the king gave one for his nobles and officials?
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Queen Vashti
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Who advised the king never to allow Vashti to see him again?
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Memucan
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Who were the two men that Mordecai reported for conspiring against the king?
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Bigthana and Teresh, two of the King's officers.
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What clan or people group did Haman come from?
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Agagite
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What does the king give to Haman to authenticate the legality of Haman's plot against the Jews?
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His signet ring
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What is the king willing to grant to Esther when she approached him unsummond?
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up to half the kingdom
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What was the proclamation suggested by Haman for a person who pleased the king?
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robe him and lead him through the city streets proclaiming " this is what is done for the man delights to honour."
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Who informed Haman that he would not prevail over Mordecai because Mordecai was a Jew?
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His advisers and his wife Zeresh.
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What is the significance of the word, 'Purim,' one of the Jewish feasts?
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Purim means lots and on the day the Jews were supposed to get killed, God rescued them; though the lots said they were supposed to get killed that day.
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How many provinces were in Xerxes' kingdom?
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127
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The Book of Esther is written as a
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romantic drama
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Which Old Testiment book is not found in the dead Sea Scrolls?
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Esther
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Which Jewish holiday is explained in the Book of Esther?
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Purim
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What type of format is found in the Book of Esther?
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problem- solution
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What was the key point of the Persian decree?
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Persians associating with Jews would be slaughtered.
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Who said, "If I perish, I perish" ?
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Esther
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Who was the major target of Haman's wrath?
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Mordecai
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What ultimately happened to Haman's estate?
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It was possessed by mordecai
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What happened on the 13th day of Adar?
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Jews in every city of the Persian Empire can defend themselves from any attack.
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Why is the Book of Esther especially relevant for us today?
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God is still sovereignly at work saving his people.
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The oldest tradition maintains that the author of Chronicles was
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Ezra
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Because Chronicles is the last book in the Hebrew canon, many scholars date it between
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450 and 400 BC
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What does the author of Chronicles choose not to omit?
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David's plans for the temple
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Concerning the books mentioned, which is the order found in the Hebrew canon?
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2 Kings, Ezra, Nehemiah, 1-2 Chronicles.
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The genealogies of the patriarchs are recorded in
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1 Chronicles 1:2-2:2
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The genealogical lists of Chronicles begin with
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Adam
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What did the author of Chronicles emphasize with the life of Saul?
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the exilic archetype
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What purpose does 2 Chronicles 7:14 serve?
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Pattern for restoration
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What was given the most attention by the chronicler?
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proper worship of God
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Who is discussed the most iin Chronicles?
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David
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Which book is not considered a book of poetry?
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Esther
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What is the most important feature of Hebrew poetry?
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Parallelism
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" Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth." this is an example of
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antithetic parallelism
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" I cried to thee, O Lord, and unto the Lord I made supplication" (Ps 29:8). This is an example of a chiastic pattern known as
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ABBA
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Psalm 119 is an example of a(n)
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acrostic
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The ninth line of a twenty- six- line English hymn written as an acrostic would begin with the words
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In thee, O Lord, do I delight
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Which modern city was ancient Ugarit?
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Ras Shamra
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During what period was Ugarit prominent in Syria?
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1500 to 1200 BC
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How many signs are in the Ugaritic language?
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30
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Hebrew poetry is most similar to poetry written in
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Ugaritic
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In which book can wisdom concepts and sayings be found?
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Psalms, Hosea, and John
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Who was the producer of discourses of wisdom in the ancient Near East?
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Sages
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The most important educational unit in ancient Egypt was the
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family
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What is the date for the volume entitled Instruction of Ptahhotep?
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2450 BC
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Whose instructions contains many statements that clearly parallel the Old Testiment proverbs?
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Instructions of Amenemope
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What is most often found in wisdom material from Mesopotamia?
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magical practices
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What is the distinguishing feature of Hebrew wisdom literature?
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monotheistic perspective
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Which of the following helps to create a literary framework for the book of Job?
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prologue
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Who began the first cycle of speeches in Job 4?
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Eliphaz
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What is the main message of the Book of Job?
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Wisdom is God's and human beings cannot attain it.
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How many audiences does Satan have with God before Job's friends show up?
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2
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How does Job respond to his wife's advice?
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He replied, " You are talking like a foolish woman, sall we accept good from God, and not trouble?"
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Where was Eliphaz from?
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Temanite
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What would Job's misery outweigh?
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The sand of the seas
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After Eliphaz's second speech, how does job characterize his friends?
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miserable comforters
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Which of Job's friends does not have a third speech?
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Zophar
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After discussing how to find them, what is the conclusion concerning the nature of wisdom and understanding?
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" The fear of the Lord- that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding."
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Who was angry because the three friends could not convince Job that he was wrong?
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Elihu
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What was Job's response after the Lord's first speech?
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" I am unworthy, how can I reply to you."
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What does Job do for his three friends at the conclusion of the book?
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He will pray for them.
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Who has the Lord set apart for himself?
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His faithful servant
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How does Psalmist assert that his hands are guiltless and that has not stolen from his enemy?
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he says, " Then let my enemy pursue and over take me."
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What will God rain on the wicked?
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fiery coats and burning sulfur
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What is the last characteristic listed of the person who may live in the Lord's sanctuary?
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"Who does not accept a bribe against the innocent."
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When the Psalmist's heart is examined and probed, why is nothing found?
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I have resolved that my mouth will not sin
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Instead of horses and chariots, what does the Psalmist trust in?
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" Trust in the name of the Lord our God."
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What does God prepare in the presence of the Psalmist's enemies?
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a table
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After his sin with Bathsheba, what does David ask God to cleanse him with?
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hyssop
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What similie is used to explain how the Lord has compassion on those who fear him?
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" As a father has compassion on his children."
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From where does the Lord extend a scepter?
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from Zion
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Who is the author of the largest number of the psalms?
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David
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Whom did David appoint as his cheif musician?
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Asaph
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" Give thanks to the Lord of Lord's, His love endures forever." The psalm that is made up of verses like the above was used primarily as a
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responsive reading
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Psalm 41:13, " Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen." is known as the
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doxology
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How can the headings of some of the psalms be best described?
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They have an ancient origin
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" Praise the LORD! Praise the Lord from the sky! Praise him in the heavens! Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all his heavenly assembly!" is a verse from a psalm that would be classified as
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hymn
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" The fool says in his heart, " There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good." (Ps 14:1) is an exmample of a
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wisdom psalm
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" All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad." is a verse for a
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royal psalm
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What is the name for psalm that calls for God's judgement on the enemy of the psalmist?
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imprecatory
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What part of a lament psalm is this verse in Psalm 4:3: "Know that the Lord has set apart the goldy for himself; the Lord will hear when I call to him."
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trusting the Lord
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What two things does the fool dislike strongly?
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wisdom and instruction
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What happens to the sons that esteem wisdom?
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she will exalt you
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What does hate stir up?
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conflict
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What attitude does the fool immediately reveal?
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annoyance
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who weighs motives?
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the Lord
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How can even fools make people think they are wise?
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If they keep silent
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what does the simple person gain when a mocker is punished?
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wisdom
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Why shouldn't you eat the food offered by a stingy man?
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" for he is the kind of person who is always thinking about the cost." "his heart is not with you."
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Who understands justice?
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those who seek the Lord
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Which otherwise unknown king was taught sayings by his mother?
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king Lemuel
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What is the value of the book of Proverbs for believers today?
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it contains timeless principles we can claim
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What is the best way to study the Book of Proverbs?
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read and meditate on a few proverbs at a time
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The wisdom literature of the Book of Proverbs is most parallel to the wisdom literature of ancient
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egyptian instructural wisdom
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In which chapter of the Book of Proverbs do we find the pinnacle of the bible's view of wisdom?
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8
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" the wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin" ( Pr 10:8) is an example of a
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distich
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The Egyptian work Instruction of Amenemope is most likely dated
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1200 BC
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Hezekiah's collection of proverbs most often dealt with issues of
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topics of leadership and those whose associate wuth leaders.
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What do Agur's proverbs identify as the enemy of wisdom?
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pride
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From whom did King Lemuel learn his proverbs?
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his mother
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What is emphasized the most in the wisdom of the Book of Proverbs?
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character
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What comes with much wisdom?
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much sorrow
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What has God set in the hearts of people?
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eternity
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What is better than making a vow and not fulfilling it?
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not to make a vow
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What question is not wise to ask?
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Why were the old days be better than these?
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What are the words of the wise like?
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goads
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Where is the cluster of henna blossoms from?
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En Gedi
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How many warriors accompany Solomon's carriage?
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60
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The women's teeth are compared to a flock of sheep after what?
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coming up from washing
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When the two go early to the vineyards what are they wanting to see?
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If the vines have budded
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When love is compared to a fire, what cannot quench it?
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Many waters
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The best description of the word Qohelet is
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philosopher
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Where in Eccesiastes contains all literary from x of x?
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the superlative and intesifies an idea
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Ecclesiastes 9:7-9 is parallel to the
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Epic of Gilgamesh
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The conclusion reached by Qohelet in Ecclesiastes is that man's only good in life should be to
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live in relationship with God
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The song of songs does not have
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a consistant narrative plot
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What is the most reasonable statement about the song of songs?
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it is about sexual love in marriage
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The content of the song of songs can best be classified as
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a collection of songs
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Who was most significant in laying the foundation for classical prophecy?
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Moses
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Where did Elijah confront the prophets of Baal?
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Mount Caramel
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Which prophet's work involved tending flocks and taking care of sycamore trees before God called him to a prophetic ministry?
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Amos
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The emphasis on prophets serving as God's messengers is reinforced in the lives of the people by the repetition of the phrase "thus says the Lord"
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350
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The ecstatics of Mari did all but
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give the king guidance for ethical treatment of others
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Who was the prophet who prophesied that God would tear the kingdom from Solomon?
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Ahijah
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What is the meaning of the word masiah?
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Anointed one
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Which prophet did not prophesy during the period of Assyrian domination?
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Elisha
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Who was one of Judah's most wicked kings?
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Manasseh
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Astages was king of
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Media
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What two destroyed cities are compared to Isaiah's country?
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Sodom and Gomarrah
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God tells a city that he would restore judges as in earlier days and the city would then be called by what two names?
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the city of righteousness and the faithful city
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After the Lord Almighty takes away Judah's supply and support who will be their officials and govern them?
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youth their officials children will govern over them.
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In the year of what King's death did Isaiah have his vision of the Lord in the temple?
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King Uzziah
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Isaiah gives one of his sons the longest name in scripture. What is the name and what is its significance?
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Maher- shalal- Hash- Baz. " the wealth of Damascus and the plunder of Samaria will be carried off by the king Assyria."
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What does Isaiah say that he and the children God has given him are in Israel?
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signs and symbols
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Instead of judging by sight or hearing, what criterion will be used by the one who comes from Jesse?
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" but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth."
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What will happen to the prophets of tyre?
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" they will be set apart for the Lord." " they will go to those who live before the Lord, for abundant food and fine clothes."
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What do those who go to Egypt for help not do?
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" look to the holy one of Israel, or seek help from the Lord."
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The envoys of this king of Babylon were shown the wealth of Jerusaelm?
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Marduk- Baladan
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The oracles against the nations are in Isaiah, chapters
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13:1-23:18
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When Isaiah began his ministry, the enemy, Assyria, was led by
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Tiglath- Pileser the third
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A woe oracle is a
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judgement speech that typically begins with the word "woe"
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Which King's death marks the begining of Isaiah's prophetic call?
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King Uzziah
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What was the sign that Isaiah gave to Ahaz?
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" a virgin would conceive, bear a son, and name him Immanuel." " Before the child could choose between good and evil, the kings of Syria and Israel would be gone."
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Isaiah prophesied that spiritual light would come to the territory of the tribe of
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Zebulun
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Which chapters of the book of Isaiah are often called the little apocalypse?
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24-27
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Whom did Isaiah condemn for making foreign alliances?
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Judah
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What was not one of the ways God would prepare his people to recieve his blessing?
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the people would be fruitful and multiply
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What was the most foolish thing Hezekiah did to the Babylonian delegates?
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He showed them all his splendor and treasures
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What are the withering grass and falling flowers contrasted with?
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Word of God
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The carpenter who measures with a line uses half his wood for fue. What ridiculous use does he make of the other half?
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He makes an idol
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Of whom is it said that he was God's anointed and that he would subdue nations?
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Cyrus
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The mouth of the servant that God chose before he was born is compared to what?
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a sharpened sword
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What instructions are given to those who are thirsty and yet have no money?
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Come, buy and eat
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Who does God say will have no peace, but are like restless water?
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the wicked
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What will be the names and their meanings substituted for Deserted and Desolate
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Hephzibah- means my delight is in her. Beulah - means married
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What happened to the holy and glorious temple where God had been praised?
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" has been burned with fire."
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What positive characteristics are present in the one the Lord esteems?
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Humble and contrite in spirit and who tremble at my word.
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What does Deutero- Isaiah mean?
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It is a second Isaiah
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Mathew 3:3 indicates that New Testiment writers
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understood that Isaiah in its entirety was from the prophet Isaiah
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What is most important lesson we can learn from Isaiah 40?
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God will be with us in all the difficult circumstances of life.
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What is true about the behavior of Israel?
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Israel took great care in preparing objects of worship
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Akitu was a festival celebrated each year by the
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babylonians
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Where should the righteous look to see their salvation?
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present
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The most likely interpretation of the suffering servant of Isaiah 52: 13-53:12 is that the servant represents
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Jesus Christ
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Whom did Isaiah say would join God's family?
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eunuchs
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What does Isaiah use to represent the relationship of God and Israel in Isaiah 62?
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wedding
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Premillennialism refers to the reign of Christ
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on earth after he returns
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What two things does Jeremiah see at his call?
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branch of an almond tree and a pot that is boiling.
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God charges that his people have committed two sins. What are they?
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have forsaken him and they have dug their own cisterns
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What does Jeremiah go up and down the streets looking for?
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One person who deals honestly and seeks the truth.
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What were the repetitive deceptive words that the people of judah trusted in?
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' This is the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord."
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What city was famous for its balm?
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Gilead
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God made a covenant with his people. What was their response supposed to be?
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to obey him
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What does Jeremiah hide in a crevice in the rocks?
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a linen waistband
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Why was Jeremiah told not to enter a house where there was a funeral meal?
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Because the Lord has withdrawn it is blessing, love and pity from the people
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What symbolic action does Jeremiah do at the Valley of Ben Hinnom?
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Break a clay jar
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He has Jeremiah beaten and put in stocks.
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Pashhur
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Where did Jeremiah live?
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Anathoth
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At what age in Jeremiah's day did priests begin their service?
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30
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Who served as Jeremiah scribe?
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Baruch, son of Neriah
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When God confirmed Jeremiah's call by touching his mouth, he was symbolically
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Placing the divine word there
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Jeremiah compared Israel and Judah to
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two sisters
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God told Judah that their sin would be ultimately judged by
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a foreign nation
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Jeremiah told the people that while they did not observe God's law that the laws were observed by
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common animals
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What was the symbolic action by Jeremiah meant to indicate that Judah had exposed their lives to pagan influences and had become spiritually worthless?
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Purchase a linen waistband and hide it in some rocks by the river. He retrieve the waistband and it was ruined.
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What was the first thing that God told Jeremiah that Judah must experience?
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punishment
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At what place did Jeremiah give the warning of final judgment for Judah?
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Hinnom valley
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In the object lesson of the fig baskets, who are the good figs?
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the exiles
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What prophet proclaimed that the temple articles would be returned from babylon within two years?
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Hananiah
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Which family followed their ancestor's command not to drink wine or build homes?
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The rekabites
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Which king burned the scroll that Jeremiah had dictated to Baruch?
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Jehoiakim
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Which Judean King was blinded and chained by the Babylonians?
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Zedekiah
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Who became governor after the babylonians captured Jerusalem, but was later murdered?
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Gedaliah
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What symbolic action did Jeremiah do to let the Jews in Egypt know that they had not escaped the babylonians?
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" take tied a stone to it and thre it in the Euphrates river."
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What happened to the scroll that spoke of the disasters coming to Babylon?
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"They tied a stone to it and threw it to ward off your captivity."
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Why is the daughter of Edom sarcastically told to " rejoice and be glad?"
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" But to you also the cup will be passed; you will be drunk and stripped naked."
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Jeremiah wore a yoke in chapters
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27 and 28
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How long did King Jehoahaz reign?
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3 months
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When did Nebuchadnezzar become king of Babylon?
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605 BC.
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Jeremiah said that the new covenant would be written on
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the people's hearts
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What did Jehoiakin do to the scroll which contained the words of God?
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destroyed it by burning
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What did Nebuchadnezzar do to Zedekiah?
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blinded him and lead him in chains to Babylon.
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Chemosh was the chief god of the
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Moabites
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What symbolizes the ultimate end of babylon?
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throwing the scroll into the Euphrates river.
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Judah's utter ruin is lamented in the book of Lamentations, chapter
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4
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How did the author of the Book of Lamentation ask God to deal with Judah's enemies?
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that they will recieve the penalty for their sins, too.
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What did Ezekiel see on the fifth day in the fourth month of the thirtieth year?
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saw visions of God
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What is the title that God frequently uses to address Ezekiel?
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son of man
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What is the meaning of the object lesson with Ezekiel's hair?
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" a third of your people will die of the plague or perish by famine inside of you, a third will fall by the sword outside your walls, and a third I will scatter to the winds and pursue with drawn sword."
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What detestable thing does Ezekiel see in the entrance north of the alter?
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idol of Jealousy
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The second time Ezekiel sees the cherubim, whose glory does he see leaving the temple?
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glory of the Lord
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What covers the flimsy wall?
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Whitewash
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What kind of wood was not used to make anything useful, but only burned?
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a vine
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What proverbs was used by the Israelites to blame their troubles on their ancestors?
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" The fathers eat sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge."
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The sword that is sharpened and polished and is made ready for what?
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fir the hand of the slayer.
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When did the king of Babylon lay siege to jerusalem?
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the ninth year, in the tenth month on the tenth day.
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In which chapter of the Book of Ezekiel is the rusty pot featured?
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24
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The primary focus of Ezekiel's ministry was to the Jews living in
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Babylon
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At about what time did Ezekiel finish writing the book of Ezekiel?
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550 BC
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What did Ezekiel see in his first vision?
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wheels
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Tel Abib means
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heap of ruins
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In Ezekiel's vision of an idol of jealousy, the idol probably represented
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Asherah, the wife of the pagan god Baal.
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Who was the Mesopotamian god of agriculture?
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Tammuz
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Which one of Ezekiel's analogies of God's people included fire?
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vine
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The judeans were angry because of their exile and they blamed
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their parents
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What is the meaning of the sister's name that represented Jerusalem?
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" my tent is with her"
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What will Rabbah be turned into?
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a pasture for camels
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what did the king of tyre proudly say about himself and his location?
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" I am a god; I sit on the throne of a god in the heart of the seas."
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Who is chosen to put an end to the hordes of Egypt?
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king Nebuchadnezzar
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What was the name of the job of the person who blows a trumpet to warn the people when he sees the sword coming?
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watchman
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God asked Ezekiel if certain bones could live. What did he respond?
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he said, " Sovereign Lord, you alone know."
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What was the meaning of the object lesson of two sticks that are joined together?
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The Lord says he will bring all the shraimk Judah out of the nations they have gone and bring them together as one nation in one land.
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What will be the name of the valley where Gog will be buried?
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the valley of Hamon Gog.
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How long had the exile been going on when Ezekiel saw the man who looked like bronze?
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25
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From which direction did the glory come to the temple?
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the East
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What happens to the water of the river from the temple when it enters the sea?
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the salt there becomes fresh
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In 332 BC Tyre was destroyed by
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Alexander the great
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Ezekiel compared Pharoah, king of Egypt, to a
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raging sea monster in the bonds of captivity
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the key protest that the exiles made was that the exile was
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unfair
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Ezekiel compared Israel's leaders to
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shepherds
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Gog and Magog were
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ultimate enemies of God's people
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What was the length in reeds of one side of the temple area?
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500
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On which side of Jerusalem did Ezekiel describe a gate that was sealed?
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east side
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How many gates did Jerusalem have?
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12
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What did Ezekiel say the name of the city would be?
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" the Lord is there."
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What position do those who believe in the millennium take when interpreting Ezekiel 40-48?
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The words of Ezekiel are literal and will be fulfilled by Christ.
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Who was the cheif of Nebuchadnezzar's court officials?
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Ashpenaz
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What was Meshach's Jewish name?
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Mishael
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What do the astrologers say to the king in Aramaic?
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Tell your servents the dream, and we will interpret it.
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What were the chest and arms of the statue in Nebuchadnezzar's dream made of?
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silver
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What distinguishing characteristics does Nebuchadnezzar say is in Belteshazzar?
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spirit of the holy gods is inside him
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What does Nebuchadnezzar eat during his period of insanity?
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grass
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What political position does Belshazzar promise to anyone who can interpret the writing?
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third highest ruler in the kingdom
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In Daniel's vision of the goat and the ram, what kingdom did the ram represent?
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Media and Persia
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How long di the Babylonian captivity last?
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70 years
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Who protects Daniel's people?
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" michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise."
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What is the oldest document claiming to be apocalyptic?
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the book of revelation
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the account of Daniel in the den of lions is found in chapter
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6:1-28
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Whom did Nebuchadnezzar order to worship the golden idol?
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the entire Babylonian Empire
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Which specific chapters in the Book of Daniel are in the form of a chiasm?
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2-7
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Where is God portrayed as the Ancient of Days?
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The vision of Chapter 7
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Daniel differed from other prophets in that he preached about
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future aggressive empires
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Which kingdom is not generally seen to be one of the four great empires?
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Russian
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The book of Daniel was written in both Hebrew and
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Aramaic
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The most common nonevangelical position on the composition of the four kingdoms of Daniel 2-7 includes
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Babylonia, Media, Persia, Greece
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The major reason for the disagreement about the references to Darius the Mede in Daniel 5:31 is
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Historical
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What are the names and the meaning of the names of Hosea's children?
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- Jezreel : " because I will soon punish the house of Jehu for the massacre at Jezreel." - Lo- Ruhamah: means not loved - Lo- Ammi: means not my people
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After days of revival and restoration what will be possible?
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That they may live in his presence
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Out of where did God call his son?
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Egypt
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Whay are the Israelites to rend their hearts and return to God?
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Because God is gracious and compassionate
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Which two cities sold people of Judah and Jerusalem to the Greeks?
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Tyre and Sidon
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What is the last territory to which the Lord says, " For three sins... even four..."?
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Israel
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Why does Amos speak a "woe" against those who long for the day of the Lord?
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" That day will be darkness, not light"
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What is the meaning of the basket of ripe fruit the Lord shows to Amos?
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"The time is ripe for my people Israel; I will spare them no longer."
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When Israel turned to Egypt for help, God said Israel was guilty of commiting
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Harlotry
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What was not one of the objects Hosea used to describe the promise of God's blessing?
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Grapes
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What kind of a plague did Joel describe as the day of the Lord?
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locust
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Gomer was the wife of
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Hosea
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What is the most likely date for the writing of the Book of Hosea?
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before 721 BC
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Who was the father of Hosea?
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Beeri
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Which date is least likely to be a time when the book of Amos was written?
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740 BC
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What was in Amos' vision that showed the high standard that God had for Israel?
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A plumbline tested a wall's straightness
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Amos compared the well-fed cows of Bashan with the
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Women of Samaria
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Which was not one of the benefits Joel prophesied for Judah?
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emotional
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When God told Jonah to go to Nineveh, Jonah set out for
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Tarshish
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Much of the wickedness in Nineveh centred around the worship of which goddess?
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Ishtar
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The Edomites were descendants of
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Esau
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Which prophet refers to Bethlehem as the birthplace of God's ultimate king?
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Micah
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Which prophet was an Elkoshite?
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Nahum
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Who was the son of Amittai?
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Jonah
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Who was king of Judah during Zephaniah's ministry?
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Josiah
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On which nation did Obadiah focus his message?
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Edom
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It is most likely that Micah ministered at about
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720 BC
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Which prophet struggled with God?
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Habakkuk
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What size, compared to other nations, does God promise to make Edom?
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small
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To where did Jonah try to flee instead of going to Ninevah?
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Tarshish
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What was the message that Jonah proclaimed to the people of Ninevah?
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"Forty more days and Nineveh will be overthrown."
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What did God provide to shade Jonah?
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A leafy plant
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What happens when someone feeds a prophet?
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they proclaim peace
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Where will the one who will be ruler over Israel come from?
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Bethlehem Ephrathah
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What city is the Lord against?
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Nineveh
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In spite of failing crops, what is Habakkuk going to do?
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" yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my savior."
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During whose reign did Zephaniah serve as a prophet?
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Josiah
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What three things does Zephaniah counsel the humble to seek?
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Seek the Lord, seek righteousness, seek humility.
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What happened to what the people brought home?
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God blew away
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What does God promise will come after he shakes the nations?
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he will fill the house with glory
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What does the Lord promise to make Zerubbabel like?
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his signet ring
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Which two prophets served during the second year of king Darius?
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Haggai and Zechariah
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What was the meaning vision of the flying scroll that Zechariah saw?
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" This is the curse that is going out over the whole land"
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What will Jerusalem be called?
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faithful city
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What will happen on the day that the Lord's feet stand on the Mount of Olives?
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the mountains will be split in two from east to west
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Even if Edom decides to rebuild, what does God promise to do?
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he will demolish
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What has Judah done to desecrate the sanctuary the Lord loves?
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By marrying women who worship a foreign god.
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How have the people robbed God?
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In tithes and offerings
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In which chapter did Malachi focus on God's concern about intermarriage and divorce?
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2
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How many night visions did Zechariah have?
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8
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Which date for the ministry of Malachi is most probable?
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460 BC
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In Zechariah's vision of four horns and four craftsmen, the craftsmen represent
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God's forces against the nations
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How many Jews returned to rebuild the temple at about 539 BC?
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almost fifty thousand
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In which month did the people fast to mourn the destruction of the temple in Zechariah 7:1-8?
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fifth
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What was the main reason that Israel and Judah began to practice idolatry?
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Intermarriage
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The central way the people profaned the temple was by
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living unclean lives
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Which enemy of Israel was not included in Zechariah 9 when the prophet told the people that the Lord would remove their enemies?
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Egypt
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Malachi closed his book with a command and a
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promise
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The Old testiment ends in anticipation of what two things?
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awaiting a fuller revelation to usher in a new kingdom and messiah
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Modern Judaism believes that the truths of the Old testiment are best preserved in the
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Mishnah
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What is the commentary on the Mishnah?
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Talmud
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What is the date of the Michnah?
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200 AD
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The arrival of the Messiah is most clearly confirmed by the
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writers of the Gospels
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How does the Christian canonical order tie the Old and New testiments together?
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concluding with the prophets
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A history of redemption and promise is called
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Heilsgeschichte
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How many verses of the New testiment refer to the Old testiment?
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352
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Which is not a primary foundation for the New Testament found in the Old Testament?
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sociological
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What does the truth of the Old testiment invite us to do?
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to confess, recieve, and believe
