Bible quiz

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Who are the three main characters in the "big story?"

God, Humans, & Lucifer

What is God's character?

He is love, the Creator, relational, and holy

What accusations is God facing?

That He's not trustworthy, He's withholding truth/information/opportunity, and He's too harsh

What are God's problems?

God's relationship w/His creation was broken/corrupted

What is God's solution?

He will provide a "he" from the woman to crush the head of Lucifer (Jesus), and He will let sin "run its course"

What does it mean to be made in God's image (Imago Dei)?

God made us as a reflection of Himself and to represent Him

What was Lucifer's position in Heaven?

He was a "covering cherub" (right next to God's throne)

What are some common misconceptions about God?

Humans still think of God as absent, a tyrant, santa, and permissive

What is a covenant?

A conditional agreement between two parties

What is the difference between a covenant and a promise?

Covenants have conditions and promises are unconditional (no strings attached)

Describe the five basic covenants listed in the first part of scripture

Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (new covenant)

What are the steps in ancient covenant making (in order)

1. Exchange coats

2. Exchange belts

3. Sacrifice & walk through the middle

4. Cut hands and shake

5. Add other person's name

6. Make sure the cuts on their hands scar

7. Read & agree upon the terms

8. A feast to commemorate the covenant

9. Plant a tree

What are the terms of the Abrahamic covenant? (Gen. 12:1-3)

Make him into a great nation, bless him, make his name great, & bless/curse those who do that to him

What are the terms of the Mosaic covenant?

Fear, Obey, Love, & Serve God

What is the basis of obedience in the Mosaic covenant?

The 10 Commandments

What are the five levels/escalations of punishments?

1. Disobedience

2. Continual Disobedience

3. Rebellion

4. Ignore (refuse to acknowledge their authority)

5. Actively Fight (hostile)

What does it mean to fear God?

To reverence and understand who He is

How do you use a concordance?

First, find the word in the concordance (it's alphabetical), then scan the list of Bible verses to find the correct context, and find the number next to the verse to see if it's Hebrew or Greek