BIBLE STUDY GUIDE #2

what functions did the priest serve as a mediator

A mediator was to stand between sinful human beings and a righteous and holy God to bring about reconciliation.

What was God’s revealed name to Moses?

Yaweh

What did the 10 plagues upon Egypt serve to do?

The 10 plagues pummel pharaoh and the Egyptians who refused to release Israelites. It showed God’s great power to all the earth.

During Passover, what was the shedding of blood associated with for the first time? 

Associated with redemption.

What was one main distinctive of Israel that played a major role of its developed?

They were monotheistic  during a polytheistic world

What object lesson did the Tabernacle serve as for Israel?

God’s dwelling place, atonement and sacrifice, path to God’s Presence, etc.

What does the title “Numbers” mean when translated into the original Hebrew language?

“in the wilderness”.

What form did God take on while guiding the Israelites to Canaan?

pillar of cloud in the day and a pillar of fire at night.

Why did it take Israel 38 years to complete the last leg of their trip from Egypt to Canaan?

Israel’s Rebellion

What did God instruct Moses to do after venomous snakes bit the Israelites?

To raise the pole that had the bronze snake blessings on it so the Israelites could look at it with full belief in God and be saved from the snake’s bite.

How can the incident of the venomous snakes tie into the Messiah?

so the Israelites could look at it with full belief in God and be saved from the snake’s bite.

What was the only thing Balaam could do when he was sent to curse Israel?

give them blessings .

What was God’s covenant with David?

David’s dynasty on an Solomon.

Who did David run away from before becoming King?

Saul.

What was the name of the mountain that Abraham was told to sacrifice Isaac?

mount moriah

What helped Solomon’s fame spread internationally?

His father’s military efforts, the expansion of Israel’s borders, and extensive trade.

In what forms did Solomon express his wisdom?

Solomon expressed his wisdom in proverbs, songs, and speeches.

What does it mean when Solomon practiced polygamy? 

he had multiple wives at the same time

What was the issue with marrying “foreign women?”

they often led Solomon to worship their gods, turning his heart away from God

What occurred in Israel after the death of the prophet Elisha?

 Israel’s evil course spiraled out of control.

What is the term “Southern Kingdom” an expression for?

judah

What were some things Rehoboam did that caused Judah to fall into Idol worship?

He built high places, set up Asherah poles, and tolerated male prostitutes.

What did Uzziah’s policies help do for Judah?

restore Judah  spiritually and politically, bringing about a golden era.

What does the Pentateuch warn of when people prove disloyal to Covenants?

God would judge them by  sending them into exile

What would God’s people often get caught up in when abandoning Yahweh?

God’s people would get tangled in Babylonian religion

When the temple was rebuilt, why were there elders crying?

they remember the glory and beauty of Solomon’s temple.

What study did Ezra excel in?

law of moses

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of what?

wisdom

In the book of Job, what do his friends say he did wrong?

Job’s friend said that Job is guilty of hidden sin

What does Job do when he glimpses God’s glorious ways?

He recognizes his smallness and repents

What is the Hebrew idea of Vanity?

breath or vapor

Who was the first person in the bible with the title “prophet?

abraham

Who was the first women prophet?

miriam

What does the word prophet mean?

someone who speaks for someone else

Surprisingly, prophecy does NOT always include what?

Information about the future.