New Testament and Biblical Studies Practice

A collection of 120 vocabulary flashcards covering Old and New Testament lecture notes, focusing on the Epistle of James, leadership behavior, and spiritual definitions.

Genesis $15:1-6$ Context

Abraham was justified by faith, after which God told him He was giving him all the land.

Exodus $4:1-7$ Signs

The two signs shown to Moses when he did not believe: his staff and his hand.

Moses' excuse (Exodus $4:1-7$)

That he is a bad speaker.

Exodus $16:4$ Purpose

God tested His people to see if they would follow His instruction.

Israelites' Complaint (Exodus $16:4$)

They complained about having food in Egypt but none in the desert.

Israelite Food Sequence

The quail came first, then the mana.

Exodus $18:13-16$ Leadership

Moses uses heavenly wisdom to settle matters with the Israelites.

Jethro's Visit

The event immediately before Moses uses heavenly wisdom, where they offer a brunt sacrifice.

Moses' Assistance (Exodus $18:13-16$)

Moses gets people to represent him and help him.

Deuteronomy $7:7-8$ Basis of Choice

God chooses His people based on His covenant love, not favoritism.

Arshesh poles

Religious objects God told His people to cut down in Deuteronomy $7:7-8$.

Deuteronomy $24:14-15$ Employment Law

An employer should pay a poor and needy employee before the sun sets.

Deuteronomy $24:14-15$ Broader Context

Laws regarding malicious laws.

Deuteronomy $30:10-14$ Accessibility

God's will is not difficult to obey; the word is near you in your heart.

Joshua $6:25$

Joshua spared Rahab and all her family, and she lived in Israel.

Jericho Curse

Joshua cursed anyone who tries to rebuild the city of Jericho.

Othniel

A judge in Israel mentioned in Judges $3:9-10$ before Ehud.

Ehud

The judge mentioned in the context after Othniel in Judges $3:10$.

Abigail

She became David's wife after Nabeel died.

David's Blessing to Abigail

David told her she was blessed for sparing her household, or no male would have lived.

$9^{th}$ year of Hoshea

The year Israel was exiled to Assyria.

Israelite Exile Locations

Halah, Gozen, the Habor river, and the towns of Medes.

Ezra's Education

Ezra was educated in the law of Moses.

Job's Response to Testing

Job responded to the report of his children's deaths with worship.

Job $38:1-3$ Communication

God answers Job from a whirlwind.

Job's Admission (Job $40:1-8$)

Job admits his insignificance.

Psalm $1:1-3$ Comparison

Compares the hearer and doer of the word to a thriving tree.

Proverbs $2:6-7$

The Lord gives and stores up sound wisdom and success for the upright.

Proverbs $3:27-28$ Delay

Do not wait until tomorrow to do good when you have the power to do it now.

Proverbs $6:16-17$ Divine Detestation

Highlights things God utterly detests, focusing on arrogance and deception.

Proverbs $15:25$ Protection

God destroys the proud but protects the vulnerable.

Proverbs $17:17$ Friendship

A friend loves at all times and a brother is born for adversity.

Proverbs $18:21$ Tongue Outcomes

Death and life can result from the use of our tongue.

Proverbs $18:21$ Spiritual Restoration

Requires replacing a hardened heart with open, honest confession.

Proverbs $21:23$ Speech Guarding

Guarding what you say shields your life from unnecessary trouble and calamity.

Proverbs $22:3$ Prudence

A prudent man sees evil and hides himself.

Proverbs $27:1$ Master Service

Faithful service to your master brings honorable and certain rewards.

Proverbs $28:13-14$ Connection to James $5:16$

Concealing sin leads to ruin, while confession and turning from wrong unlocks mercy.

Isaiah $31:4-5$

The Lords of armies will come down and fight for Mount Zion.

Isaiah $66:8-10$ Prophecy

The nation of Israel would be born one day.

Jeremiah $16:14-15$ Identification

People would refer to the Lord as the one who brought Israelites from the lands where He had driven them.

Joel $2:12-13$ Return

God urges people to return to Him because He is gracious and slow to anger.

Amos

A shepherd mentioned in Amos $1:1$.

violence against Jacob

The sin of the people of Edom according to Obadiah $1:10$.

Edom's Fate

Edom would be covered in shame after Israelites rose against them in battle.

Matthew $6:24$ Mastery

Serving two opposing masters is impossible because loyalty to God excludes loving material wealth.

Matthew $7:24$ Comparison

Whoever hears and does the word is like a house on a rock.

Matthew $12:33-37$ Fruit

A tree is known by its fruit, and the mouth speaks out of the abundance of the heart.

Empty Words Account

On the day of judgment, we will be accountable for every empty word spoken.

Matthew $19:16-22$ Selfish Ambition

Revealed by the young man not wanting to give up his riches.

Matthew $25:35-40$ Service to Christ

Caring for the needy, hungry, and stranger is counted as literally serving Jesus Christ.

Jesus' Perseverance (Matt $26:36-44$)

Jesus did not lose heart but went to His Father $3$ times.

Mark $1:23-27$ Demons

The demons know enough to tremble in fear of Jesus but not enough to worship Him.

Mark $11:24$ Prayer

Whatever you ask while you pray, believe and you will have them.

Luke $2:40, 52$ Jesus' Growth

Jesus grew in wisdom and in favor with God and man.

Luke $8:15$

The seed in good soil.

Luke $14:11$ Humility Principle

Those who are humbled will be exalted and those who are exalted will be humbled.

Luke $14:12-14$ Partiality

Partiality dishonors the poor, while love ministers to them.

Luke $18:35-42$ Blind Beggar

A man shunned by people but loved by Jesus.

John $8:31-32$ Slavery

Whoever sins is a slave to sin.

Acts $9:36$ Tabitha/Dorcas

A woman always doing good and helping others, which is a characteristic of heavenly wisdom.

Aeneas

A man Peter healed who had been paralyzed and bedridden for $8$ years.

Acts $10:34-35$

God values fear of God and righteousness.

Acts $17:10-11$ Bereans

They received the word with eagerness.

Tentmakers

The occupation shared by Paul, Aquila, and Priscilla.

Acts $26:20$ Repentance

When people repent they must turn to God and do deeds consistent with repentance.

Romans $2:4-11$ Judgment

God impartially judges everyone based on their deeds.

Romans $8:22-28$ Suffering

Enduring suffering with perseverance allows God to mature us.

1 Corinthians $2:6$ True Wisdom

Belongs only to spiritually mature people, not temporary leaders of the world.

1 Corinthians $9:24-27$ Rewards

Runners run for a temporary prize, but Christians run for an eternal reward.

1 Corinthians $10:12-13$ Temptation

God is faithful, will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear, and provides a way of escape.

clanging cymbal

What a person is if they speak in tongues or prophesy but do not have love.

Galatians $2:9$ Jerusalem Pillars

James, John, and Clopas (also known as Peter).

Galatians $2:16$ Justification

The works of the law do not justify a person.

Galatians $3:13-14$ Curse

Christ became a curse for us so that we receive the promise of the Spirit.

Galatians $3:24$ Guardian

The law is our guardian that we may be justified by faith.

Galatians $3:26-28$ Gender/Faith

God does not care whether you are male or female; rather your faith in Christ.

Galatians $5:17$ Conflict

The internal battle between the Holy Spirit and human sinful desires.

Fruit of the Spirit

Love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Ephesians $2:10$

We are God's workmanship created for good works.

Ephesians $4:29$ Speech

Speak to build up with grace and benefit those who listen.

Philippians $2:12-13$ Salvation

Refers to the process of sanctification.

Philippians $3:8-16$ Purpose

Living with purpose includes leaving behind our plans and passions.

1 Timothy $5:9-10$ Widow Criteria

A woman should be over $60$ and devoted to good works to be on the list.

1 Timothy $6:18$

We should be rich in good works.

2 Timothy $3:14-15$

The word makes one wise to salvation through faith; we should continue in it.

Titus $3:8$

Careful to be devoted to good works.

Hebrews $12:1-3$ Endurance

Look to Jesus, the originator and perfector of our faith, who endured the cross.

1 Peter $1:1-2$ Dispersions

Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, Bithynia.

1 Peter $1:6-7$ Trials

Trials test faith resulting in praise, honor, and glory when Christ is revealed.

milk

What God's word is compared to in 1 Peter $2:2$.

1 Peter $2:20-21$ Suffering

If you suffer for doing right, patiently endure it.

1 Peter $4:16$ Christian Suffering

If you suffer as a Christian, glorify God.

1 Peter $4:19$ Commitment

Those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator.

2 Peter $3:11-12$ Dissolution

Since everything will be dissolved, we must consider what kind of people we should be.

The World's Desires (1 John $2:15-16$)

Desires of the flesh, desires of the eyes, and the pride of life.

1 John $3:17-20$ God's Love

Cannot dwell in someone who closes his heart to a brother in need.

1 John $4:18$ Perfect Love

It completely eliminates fear of judgment and drives out fear.

Royal Law (James $2:8$)

Actively obeying the command to love your neighbor.

Revelation $19:11-16$ Rider

The one on the white horse called Faithful and True.