Old Testament

  • Who were Cain and Abel? Brothers and farmers.

  • What is a consequence we see in Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel, and God after the Fall? Love requires sacrifice. 

  • What is the sin of the serpent/snake/leviathian? Temptation. 

  • What was the consequence of Adam and Eve's disobedience? They were banished from the garden.

  • What is the significance of the Garden of Eden? It is the birthplace of humanity

  • What is the significance of God's covenant with Noah? It established a rainbow which is the sign of peace. & that he would never flood the earth again. 

  • How many creation stories are there in Genesis? 2

  • What is the individual consequence of the snake/serpenant/levithan in the Fall? Humiliation: crawl on the floor

  • The first five books of the bible are called: The Penteteuch

  • What was the purpose of the Flood? To cleanse the Earth of Sin

  • What do the geneologies teach us in the bible? Who is in each family and the broken families in the Bible

  • Who were the first two humans created by God? Adam and Eve.


  • Once Moses was finally leading the people out, what was the first problem they encountered? Ex 14:8: A pursuing army

  • Which was the final plague? Ex 11:4-5: Death of the firstborn.

  • What tribe was Moses from? Ex 2:1: Levi

  • When Moses first asks Pharaoh to let the people go, what is the result of the request? Ex 5:1-9: The peoples burdens increased.

  • What was the sign that God first used to attract Moses' attention? Ex 3:2: Burning Bush

  • What are the Ten Plagues?: Signs of Gods power

  • Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?: Moses

  • How many times was Moses given the ten commandments on the tablets? Deut 10:1-2: 2

  • How did Moses recieve the ten commandments?: Mount Sianai

  • What is the significance of the Ten Commandments?: They represent Gods moral standards

  • Which of the following phrases is Moses most known for? Ex 5:1, 7:16, 8:1, 8:20, 9:1, 9:13....: Let my people go

  • When God spoke to Moses to send him to free the people of Israel, how many times did Moses try to avoud being sent Ex 3:11-4:13: 5

  • Which was the second plague? Ex 8: Frogs

  • What mount did Moses die on? Nebo

  •  What is the significance of the Passover?It commemerates the Isrealites escape from slavery.

  • Who gave Moses his name? Exodus 2:10: Pharaohs Daughter

  • In order to convince Moses to go, God gives him three signs to perform, which of the following is NOT one of the signs? Ex 4:1-9: Make frogs come out of the Nile

  • Which is the first plague that Pharaoh's magicians could not reproduce? Ex 8: Gnats

  • What happened to the first set of tablets? Deut 9:17: Moses broke them

  • What did God provide the Israelites in the desert? : Manna and quail and water from a rock

  • What did Moses do to the Egyptian which was beating a Hebrew Ex 2:12: He killed him


  • What happened to Pharaoh's dreams? They came true

  • What was the name of Abraham and Hagar’s son? Ishmel

  • What did Esau do? Hunted

  • Which of Jacob's brothers was he fully related to? Benjamin

  • What does Joseph send his brother to go buy and sell in Egypt? Grain

  • Issac liked which son better? Esau

  • What was the significance of Isaac's near-sacrifice?It tested Abrahams faith

  • What was the name of Abraham and Sarah’s son? Isaac

  • Who is Isaac's first wife? Rebekah

  • Who is Jacob's youngest son? Benjamin

  • What did Esau sell his birthright for?  Porridge

  • Who were the twins of ___? Jacob and Esau

  • Who is Abraham's first son? Ishmel

  • What was Isaac's sons name? Jacob

  • Who was sold into slavery in Egypt? Joseph

  • What did Jacob's name become after he wrestled the man for a blessing? Israel

  • Who did Jacob marry first? Leah

  • Which brother is sold into slavery? Joseph

  • How many siblings does Jacob have? 11

  • What was Sarah's name before it was changed? Sarai

  • ______ hips was dislocated when wrestling with an angel? Jacob

  • Why did Sarai get upset with Hagar? Hagar thought she was better then Sarah.

  • What did God want Abraham to offer as a sacrifice? Isaac

  • What was Jacob’s name changed too? Israel

  • Who is considered the father of the Israelite people? Abraham

  • Why did Jacob wear sheepskin to receive Isaac's blessing? To deceive his dad

  • Who was listening when Isaac spoke to Esau about giving him the blessings? Rebekkah

  • Which of Laban's daughters had Jacob's first child? Leah

  • Who were Jacob's twelve sons? The founders of the twelve tribes

  • Did Rebekah have one or two kids? 2

  • Who was born first Jacob or Esau? Esau

  • In what land did Jacob live? Canan

  • Who were the first twins in The Bible? Jacob and Esau

  • Name the two kingdoms formed after the division. Israel and Judah

  • What is the significance of the covenant God made with David? It promised an everlasting dynasty.

  • What role did Rahab play in the conquest of Jericho? She hid Isrealite spies.

  • Who was Solomon, and what was he known for? A builder of the Temple. 

  • Who were the Judges? Military Leaders

  • What is the significance of the covenant renewal at Shechem? It reaffirmed Isrealites commitment to God.

  • Describe the relationship between David and Saul. Saul was jealous of David.

  • Who succeeded Moses as the leader of the Israelites? Joshua

  • Who was the prophet that confronted King Ahab? Elijah

  • What was the significance of the Babylonian Exile? It brought faith among the Jews

  • What were the consequences of Solomon's idolatry? The kingdom divided after his death.

  • Who was the first King of Israel? Saul

  • What caused the division of the kingdom after Solomon’s reign? Tax burdens and forced labor

  • What were the main positive accomplishments of King David? Building the temple

  • What role did the Assyrians play in the history of Israel? They conquered the northern kingdom of Israel

  • What was the first city conquered by the Israelites in Canaan? Jericho

  • What did Isaiah reveal the savoir would come as? Suffering Servant

  • Which of Job's friends suggested his tests could be used for growth, rather than punishment for his sins? Elihu

  • What did Isaiah teach, as a message of hope, after the exile? God’s covenant promises would be fulfilled

  • The Book of Job is a story that addresses suffering alongside God's goodness: True

  • Who wrote the most Psalms? David

  • How do the Psalms reflect the emotional and spiritual life of Israel? They express deep sorrow and joy

  • In the Book of Ecclesiastes, what does the author conclude about life? It is all hevel, and meaningless to God

  • What wisdom themes are present in the Book of Proverbs? The value of wisdom and understanding

  • Who does not belong to the tribe of Levi? David

  • Who wrote the most Proverbs? Solomon

  • What is the main message of the Book of Isaiah? Judgement and hope for the resurrection

  • What is the Book of Job primarily about? Suffering and the nature of God

  • Job was not faithful: False

  • Which are the three major prophets of the Old Testament? Jeremiah, Isaiah, Ezekiel

  • Who was swallowed by a great fish trying to flee from God? Jonah

  • In early Genesis stories we learn that survival_____ is greater than the moral code

  • What is the significance of sacrifice and atonement in Old Testament worship? It was a way to maintain a relationship with God

  • What does the Old Testament reveal about the nature of God? He is loving, just, and Holy

  • The Old Testament is: The story of God’s boundless love

  • What did the Temple of Jerusalem matter? It served as a center for worship and sacrifice

  • How does the concept of covenant play a central role in the Old Testament? It defines the relationship between God and Jerusalem