Bible study guide

What does the phrase 'full of idols' literally mean?

Swamped with idols

Which two groups of philosophers did Paul debate?

Stoics, Epicureans

What did the Areopagus have authority over?

Religion, morals

Where did Paul start his message to the Areopagus?

The beginning (creation)

What two Greek poets did Paul quote?

Epimenides, Aratus

Why does Paul tell the Greeks that God is no longer going to overlook their ignorance?

They were judged by Jesus

What kind of city did we say Athens was?

Religious and educated

What was the chief purpose in life according to the Epicureans?

Pleasure

What was the term the Greeks used to mock Paul?

Babbler

According to Acts 17, why did God create us all?

To seek Him

What was Paul’s response when the Areopagus stopped him from speaking?

He left

Who were the people mentioned by name in Acts 17 that believed in Paul’s message?

Dionysius, Damaris

Who were the philosophers that pursued logic and reason?

Stoics

How did the people of Israel dedicate the temple?

Committing it to God

The first 5 books of the Bible are known as what?

Torah or Law of Moses

What 3 things was Ezra dedicated to?

Preserving, interpreting, and teaching God’s Word

How did Paul feel when he saw the city of Athens?

Distressed

Ezra had the authority to do what two things?

Teach, punish

Who was Ezra not allowed to tax?

Levites

The king’s letter to Ezra granted gifts of what toward the temple?

Gold, silver

Which king sent Ezra to Jerusalem?

Artaxerxes

Who was the last high priest of Israel before the captivity?

Seraiah

Ezra was like a what when it came to the Word of God?

Lawyer

How many years between Ezra 6 and Ezra 7?

60

What important event was celebrated for the first time in the new temple in Ezra 6?

Passover

After they completed the rebuilding of the temple, the temple was?

Dedicated

It is completely appropriate to do what when a work of God is completed?

Celebrate with joy

Approximately how long did it take to rebuild the temple?

22–24 years

What does the month of Adar correspond to on our calendar?

February/March

Where was the scroll containing the original decree of King Cyrus found?

Citadel of Ecbatana in the province of Media