Random Quiz - 7

1. What Hebrew name means "the Lord saves" equivalent to the name Jesus, the Greek form?

2. While Jesus' mother, Mary trace her family tree back to King David, Joseph, Jesus' legal and earthly father trace his lineage to what king of Israel?

3. Name all step brother's of Jesus, biological sons of Mary and Joseph?

4. When Jesus first began to preach, he used the phrase, "the kingdom of heaven" as opposed to "the kingdom of God" so as not to offend whom?

5. How old was Adam when he died?
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Answers:1-5

1. Joshua
2. King David (Matt 1)
3. James, Joses, Judas, and Simon
4. The Jews
5. 930 years (Gen 5:5)
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6. What was Peter's name in Aramaic?

7. Who was a "wild donkey of a man"?

8. Who did Jesus take with Him to the mountain where He was transfigured?

9. "Keep me as the apple of your eye," that is, (Psalms 17:8)

a) proud in the priesthood
b) secure in the afterlife
c) safe from my enemies
d) righteous in justice

10) In the 18th Psalm David gives thanks to the Lord for enabling him to
(Psalm 18:3-6)

a) prevent domestic discord
b) advance learning and the arts
c) reduce the inequality of incomes
d) rout his enemies
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Answers:6-10

6. Cephas (John 1:42)
7. Ismael, Hagar's son (Gen 16:12)
8. Peter, James, and John (Matt 17:1)
9. c
10. d
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11. That "which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course", is the
a) mountain stream
b) thunderstorm
c) pine tree
d)sun

12. The 22nd Psalm opens with
a) a cry of anguish
b) a paean of praise
c) an appreciation of nature
d) a defiance of enemies

13. Who did John the Baptist call a brood of vipers?
a) the apostles of Jesus
b) the Roman authorities
c) the Pharisees and Sadducees
d) the people of Nazareth

14. How many of Eve's sons are named in the Bible?

15. The statement "Your people will be my people and your God my God" was made by whom to who?
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Answers:11-15

11. d
12. a
13. c
14. three
15. By Ruth to Naomi
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16. How did Paul escape from those who waited to kill him as he left Damascus?
a) through a tunnel
b) being let down from the wall in a basket
c) an angel blinded the eyes of his enemies
d) in the confusion of an earthquake

17. What was the one rule God imposed on Adam in the Garden?

18. What was the penalty if the rule was broken?

19. Which two Gospels tell the story of Jesus being tempted by Satan?

20. What ferocious animal does 1 Peter compare satan to?
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Answers:16-20

16. b
17. Adam and Eve were not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Gen 2:17)
18. You shall surely die (Gen 2:17)
19. Matt (4:1-11) and Luke (4:1-13)
20. A roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8)