Bible Bee 2025 - Senior Explore MP Context

Who wrote Colossians 1:15-16?

Paul, and Timotheous

Before Colossians 1:15-16

always praying for you, delivered from darkness, redemption

After Colossians 1:15-16

Christ is head of the church with all fullness, reconcile to God, makes holy, gospel is preached to all, vs 24 Paul rejoices in sufferings and afflicted for Christ's body

In Colossians 1:7, who is mentioned as a faithful minister of Christ and dear fellowservant?

Epaphras

In Colossians 1:20, Christ has made peace and reconciliation through what?

the blood of His cross

What verse in the context of Colossians 1:15-16 mentions both heaven and earth?

Colossians 1:20

Before Isaiah 40:25-28

Comfort, crying in the wilderness, power of the Lord

After Isaiah 40:25-28

Renews strength, gives power to faint

In the context before Isaiah 40:25-28, what is all flesh compared to?

grass

What verse in the context of Isaiah 40:25-28 says God's Word endures forever?

Isaiah 40:8

What animals are mentioned in Isaiah 40?

lambs, beasts of Lebanon, grasshoppers, eagles

What verse in the context of Isaiah 40:25-28 mentions God stretching out the heaven as a curtain and tent?

Isaiah 40:22

Before Genesis 17:1-6

Hagar in the wilderness, God sees, well, Abram was 86 when Ishmael was born

After Genesis 17:1-6

Canaan promised, keep my covenant, circumcision, Sarai to Sarah, Abraham laughs, promised son to be called Isaac vs. 19, Ishmael will beget 12 princes

In the context before Geneis 17:1-6, what nationality was Hagar?

Egyptian

In the context before Geneis 17:1-6, how many years had Abram and Sarai dwelt in Canaan before Sarai gave Hagar to Abram?

10

In the context before Geneis 17:1-6, where did the angel find Hagar?

by a fountain in the way to Shur

What verse in the context of Genesis 17:1-6 talks about God multiplying Hagar's seed exceedingly?

Genesis 16:10

In the context before Geneis 17:1-6, what verse does Hagar say "God sees me"?

Genesis 16:13

In the context before Geneis 17:1-6, what was "Hagar's" well called and where was it?

Beerlahairoi, between Kadesh and Bered

In the context before Geneis 17:1-6, how old was Abram when Ishmael was born?

86

In the context after Geneis 17:1-6, what verse does God promise Canaan to Abraham?

Genesis 17:8

In the context after Geneis 17:1-6, what verse was Sarai renamed Sarah?

Genesis 17:15

In the context after Geneis 17:1-6, how old were Abraham and Sarah?

100 and 90

In the context after Geneis 17:1-6, how old are Abram and Ishmael when circumcised?

99 and 13

Before Exodus 31:12-14

God filled Bezaleel with wisdom and the Spirit of God to devise cunning work, and gave him and Aholiab to make all He commanded

After Exodus 31:12-14

Instructions for the Sabbath CR

In the context before Exodus 31:12-14, what is Bezaleel's background?

son of Uri son of Hur, tribe of Judah

In the context before Exodus 31:12-14, what is the background of Aholiab?

son of Ahisamach, tribe of Dan

Before Deuteronomy 6:13-15

Shamah, continual meditation on God's words, don't forget the LORD Who brought you out

After Deuteronomy 6:13-15

keep God's commands diligently and be blessed, tell your sons of God's salvation

Who wrote Psalm 68?

David

Before Psalm 68:18-20

sing to God Who is powerful, just, a father and Almighty

After Psalm 68:18-20

God wounding enemies, rescuing His people, and is Almighty and strong

What do most commentators believe Psalm 68 was commemorating?

David bringing the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem

What reference talks about David bringing the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem?

2 Samuel 6:12

Besides bringing the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem, what else did Psalm 68 celebrate?

God's faithfulness in defeating Israel's enemies and making a secure location for the ark

In the context before Psalm 68:18-20, in what verse is God called Almighty?

Psalm 68:14

What places are mentioned in Psalm 68?

Sinai, Salmon, Bashan, Benjamin, Judah, Zebulun, Naphtali, Jerusalem, Egypt, Ethiopia, Israel

What verses in Psalm 68 mention Sinai?

8 and 17

What verses in Psalm 68 mention Bashan?

15 and 22

What animals are mentioned in Psalm 68?

dove, dog, bulls, calves

Before Jeremiah 23:5-6

Woe to the shepherds who've scattered My sheep! I will gather them.

After Jeremiah 23:5-6

Not deliverence from Egypt, but from the north country, will be proclaimed. Prophet and priest are profane. God is near and His Word like a fire and hammer!

In the context after Jeremiah 23:5-6, what verse speaks to God's omnipresence (filling heaven and earth, no one can hide)?

Jeremiah 23:24

Jeremiah 23:5-6 mentions a righteous Branch raised to David who executes judgment. What other passage talks about this?

Jeremiah 33:15

Before Psalm 90:1-4

Psalm 89 - A Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. God's manifest faithfulness to Davidic covenant. Israel's afflictions.

After Psalm 90:1-4

Fleeting days. God's anger. Satisfy us with You mercy.

According to Psalm 90:10, how many years are we given?

70, if by reason of strength 80

What other passage of Scripture talks about 1,000 years being as one day, and vice versa, to God?

2 Peter 3:8