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Contentspage

Lesson 1 Genesis 1 - 5 ............................................................................. 2

Lesson 2 Genesis 6 - 19 ........................................................................... 6

Lesson 3 Genesis 21 - 36 ....................................................................... 10

Lesson 4 Genesis 37 - 50 ....................................................................... 14

Lesson 5 Exodus 1 - 6 ............................................................................ 19

Lesson 6 Exodus 7 - 14 .......................................................................... 23

Lesson 7 Exodus 16 - 40 ........................................................................ 27

Lesson 8 Numbers 1 - 17........................................................................ 32

Lesson 9 Numbers 20 - Deuteronomy 34 ............................................... 37

Lesson 10 Joshua..................................................................................... 41

Lesson 11 Judges..................................................................................... 46

Lesson 12 Ruth 1 - 1 Samuel 8................................................................. 51

Lesson 13 1 Samuel 9 - 23 ....................................................................... 56

Lesson 14 1 Samuel 24 - 31 ..................................................................... 60

Lesson 15 2 Samuel 1 - 12 ....................................................................... 63

Lesson 16 2 Samuel 15 - 24 ..................................................................... 67

Lesson 17 1 Kings 1 - 11 .......................................................................... 71

Lesson 18 1 Kings 12 - 21 ........................................................................ 74

Lesson 19 2 Kings .................................................................................... 79

Lesson 20 Ezra, Nehemiah....................................................................... 84

Lesson 21 Esther ...................................................................................... 88

Lesson 22 Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes....................................... 92

Lesson 23 Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel......................................................... 97

Lesson 24 Daniel .................................................................................... 101

Lesson 25 Hosea - Malachi..................................................................... 105

The Scripture text used for this course isthe New International Reader’s Version

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Welcome to a tour of the Old Testament of the Bible! I will be your tour guide.Starting in Genesis and ending in Malachi, you will visit over 30 places and meetover 180 people in at least 100 Bible stories. To get the most from your tour, takeyour time. Don't hurry. Stop along the way, go off the path, look around. If youhave a mentor, ask questions. Enjoy!

LESSON 1

Read Genesis chapter 11. Who created the heavens and earth?

A. AdamB. GodC. EveD. Abel

2. What did God create on the first day?A. TreesB. AnimalsC. The moonD. Light

Read Genesis 23. What did God do the seventh day?

A. He made EdenB. He restedC. He made plantsD. He made man

4. From what material did God made Adam?A. PlantsB. MonkeysC. WaterD. Dust

5. Where did Adam live?A. Garden of GethsemaneB. Mt. SinaiC. UtopiaD. Garden of Eden

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6. What did God take from Adam to make the woman?A. LipB. A ribC. His brainD. A muscle

Read Genesis 37. Who was the first woman?

A. EdenB. RuthC. EveD. Elizabeth

8. Who called the woman “Eve”?A. The serpent (snake)B. GodC. AdamD. Eve

9. Why was she called Eve?A. She was the first womanB. She liked the nameC. Eve means wifeD. She was the “mother of all living”

10. Who tempted Eve?A. AdamB. The serpent (snake)C. GodD. Abel

11. What did Eve eat?A. BananaB. Fruit from the tree of the knowledgeof good and evilC. AppleD. Fruit of tree of life

12. With what did God clothe Adam and Eve?A. A cloudB. Animal skinsC. His handD. Fig leaves


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13. What guarded Eden?A. SoldiersB. SkinsC. AngelsD. Cherubim

Read Genesis 414. Who were Adam and Eve’s sons?

A. Jacob and EsauB. Cain and AbelC. James and JohnD. Aaron and Moses

15. Who killed Abel?A. AdamB. CainC. EveD. God

16. Who said, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”A. CainB. AbelC. AbrahamD. Shem

17. Who was Adam and Eve’s next son?A. SethB. EnochC. AbrahamD. Shem

Read Genesis 518. What happened to Enoch?

A. He lived 450 yearsB. He died, having no childrenC. NothingD. He did not die

19. Who was the oldest man in the Bible?A. AdamB. MethuselahC. JaredD. Noah


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20. How old was he when he died?A. 550B. 721C. 969D. 1,000

21. Who were Noah’s sons?A. Cain, Abel, and SethB. Peter, James, and JohnC. Reuben, Manasseh, and JudahD. Shem, Ham, and Japheth

Discussion QuestionRead Genesis 3:17-1922. What happened to the world because Adam and Eve sinned?

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LESSON 2

Read Genesis 61. Who built the ark?

A. MosesB. NoahC. GodD. Jacob

Read Genesis 72. How many people were in the ark?

A. 2B. 4C. 6D. 8

3. How many days and nights did it rain?A. 20B. 30C. 40D. 50

Read Genesis 84. On what mountain did the ark land?

A. Mt. SinaiB. Mt. AraratC. Mt. MoriahD. Mt. Horeb

5. What is the first bird Noah sent out of the ark?A. DoveB. OwlC. RavenD. Sparrow

6. What bird did Noah send next?A. DoveB. CrowC. CardinalD. Raven

7. How many times did Noah send this bird?A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4


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Read Genesis 98. What sign did God give to show He

wouldn’t flood the earth again?A. A starB. A solar flareC. A cloudD. A rainbow

Read Genesis 119. God gave people different languages to

stop what building?A. The pyramidsB. The arkC. IdolsD. The Tower of Babel

10. Who was Abram's father?A. HaranB. NahorC. TerahD. Lot

11. What was Abram's home town? (Find that city on a Bible map.)A. UrB. UzC. JerusalemD. Haran

12. Abram's family moved to where? (Find that city on a Bible map.)A. UrB. UzC. JerusalemD. Haran

Read Genesis 1213. What relation was Abram to Lot?

A. BrotherB. FatherC. SonD. Uncle

14. Who was Abram’s wife?A. SharonB. SaraiC. RachelD. Ruth


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Read Genesis 1315. Why did Abram and Lot separate?

A. There was not enough land for bothof them

B. They wanted to stop their herdsmenfrom fighting

C. Lot wanted to go back homeD. Abram was tired of looking after Lot

Read Genesis 1616. Who was Sarai’s handmaid (female servant)?

A. LeahB. HagarC. HannahD. Mary

17. Who was Abram and Hagar’s son?A. EsauB. IsaacC. JacobD. Ishmael

Read Genesis 1718. God changed Abram's name to what?

A. AdamB. AbrahamC. IshmaelD. Abner

19. Abram's new name means what?A. Father of many nationsB. Son of RighteousnessC. Faithful FriendD. Son of the Covenant

20. God changed Sarai's name to what?A. SusanB. SarahC. SheilaD. Sharon


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Read Genesis 1921. Where did Lot live?

A. JerusalemB. CanaanC. HaranD. Sodom

22. How many people did the angels take out of the city?A. 0B. 3C. 4D. 5

23. Who became a pillar of salt?A. LotB. Lot’s wifeC. Lot’s daughterD. Lot’s son

Discussion QuestionRead Genesis 12:1-324. God said to Abraham, "All nations of the earth will be blessed because of

you." What blessing have you received through Abraham?

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LESSON 3

Read Genesis 211. Who was Abraham and Sarah’s son?

A. IshmaelB. IsaacC. isaiahD. Ichabod

2. What does his name mean?A. At last!B. LaughC. Small oneD. Child of our old age

3. How old was Abraham when Isaac was born?A. 35B. 75C. 90D. 100

4. Why did Sarah want to send Hagar and Ishmael away?A. It was too crowdedB. Hagar hated herC. Hagar was lazyD. Ishmael mocked Isaac

Read Genesis 225. Where did Abraham try to sacrifice Isaac?

A. Mt. SinaiB. Mt. MoriahC. Mt. NeboD. Mt. Horeb

6. Who stopped Abraham from offering Isaac?A. SarahB. IsaacC. LotD. An angel

7. What did Abraham sacrifice instead of Isaac?A. A servantB. A ramC. A bullD. A camel


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Read Genesis 248. Who was Isaac’s wife?

A. SarahB. EstherC. RebekahD. Rachel

Read Genesis 259. How old was Abraham when he died?

A. 75B.100C. 175D. 204

10. What were the names of Isaac’s sons?A. Peter and AndrewB. Cain and AbelC. James and JohnD. Jacob and Esau

11. Which son did Isaac like better?A. JacobB. EsauC. AbrahamD. Joseph

12. Which son did Rebekah like better?A. AbrahamB. JacobC. JosephD. Esau

13. Esau sold his birthright (inheritance) to Jacob for what price?A. Thirty pieces of silverB. Eighty shekels of goldC. A bowl of stewD. The right to marry Jacob's girlfriend

Read Genesis 2714. Who deceived Isaac for a blessing?

A. EsauB. JacobC. AdamD. Ezra


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Read Genesis 2815. What did Jacob use for a pillow?

A. A sheepB. A blanketC. A saddleD. A stone

16. What did Jacob see in a dream?A. SheepB. A stairway (or ladder)C. CloudsD. Esau

17. What did Jacob name that place? (Find that place on a Bible map.)A. Paddan AramB. CanaanC. BethelD. Luz

Read Genesis 2918. Whom did Jacob want to marry?

A. RebekahB. RachelC. LeahD. Sarah

19. Who was Rachel’s father?A. LabanB. LotC. NoahD. Isaac

20. Who was Rebekah’s brother?A. IsaacB. EsauC. LabanD. Leah

21. Whom did Jacob marry first?A. RachelB. RebekahC. EveD. Leah


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22. How many years total did Jacob serve Laban for Rachel?A. 7B. 14C. 17D. 20

Read Genesis 3223. With whom did Jacob wrestle?

A. An angelB. EsauC. RachelD. God

24. What was Jacob’s new name?A. JoshuaB. JosephC. DavidD. Israel

Read Genesis 34:1 and Genesis 3525. How many children did Jacob have?

A. 12 sons, 1 daughterB. 6 sons, 6 daughtersC. 1 son, 12 daughtersD. 12 sons

Read Genesis 3626. What was Esau’s other name?

A. EdomB. EzraC. IsraelD. Reuben

Discussion QuestionRead Genesis 22:1-1327. How does this story about Abraham and Isaac apply to us?

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LESSON 4

Read Genesis 371. Which of his sons did Jacob like best?

A. ReubenB. BenjaminC. JosephD. Asher

2. What did Jacob give to his favorite son?A. A crownB. GoldC. A ringD. A beautiful robe (coat)

3. Who convinced Jacob’s sons not to kill Joseph?A. JosephB. SimeonC. ReubenD. Judah

4. Joseph's brothers sold Joseph to whom?A. CanaanitesB. HittitesC. HivitesD. Ishmaelites

5. How much money did the brothers get forselling Joseph?

A. 8 ounces of silverB. 30 pieces of silverC. 20 pieces of silverD. 20 pieces of gold

6. What did the brothers do with Joseph’s coat?A. They dipped it in goat’s bloodB. They sold itC. They hid itD. They burned it

7. What did the brothers tell Jacob about Joseph?A. Joseph had been killedB. Joseph was lostC. They found a coatD. Nothing


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8. To whom did the caravan sell Joseph?A. PotipharB. PharaohC. CleopatraD. Jacob

Read Genesis 399. Why did Potiphar throw Joseph into prison?

A. Joseph was a HebrewB. Joseph lied to PotipharC. Joseph had stolen a silver cupD. Potiphar’s wife said Joseph attacked her

Read Genesis 4010. In prison, whose dreams did Joseph interpret?

A. The cupbearer’s (wine taster) and baker’sB. The jailer’sC. The cupbearer’s (wine taster) and maid’sD. His own dreams

11. Whom did Pharaoh execute(kill)?A. JosephB. PotipharC. The cupbearer (wine-taster)D. The baker

Read Genesis 4112. What did Pharaoh’s dreams include?

A. Dogs and catsB. MoneyC. Cows and grainD. Grain and beans

13. Who told Pharaoh about Joseph?A. PotipharB. The bakerC. The cupbearer (wine taster)D. The jailer

14. What did Pharaoh’s dreams mean?A. Pharaoh would be prosperousB. A flood was comingC. There would be plenty of food and then bad hungerD. Joseph did not know


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15. What was Joseph’s advice?A. Eat, drink, and be merryB. Move awayC. Do not panicD. Store (save) grain

16. Whom did Pharaoh appoint to store grain?A. The cupbearer (wine-taster)B. JosephC. HimselfD. Potiphar

17. How old was Joseph when Pharaoh chose him?A. 17B. 25C. 30D. 40

18. How many years did Egypt have plenty of food?A. 5B. 7C. 10D. 14

19. How many dry years did not enough food grow?A. 5B. 7C. 10D. 14

20. What were the names of Joseph’s sons?A. Manasseh and EphraimB. Jacob and EsauC. Ithamar and EleazarD. James and John

Read Genesis 4221. Which brother did Joseph put in prison?

A. ReubenB. DanC. LeviD. Simeon


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22. On the brothers’ next visit to Egypt, they must bring whom?A. JacobB. RachelC. RahabD. Benjamin

Read Genesis 4323. Why did Jacob’s sons go to Egypt the second time?

A. Get their brother out of prisonB. Buy more foodC. Find JosephD. Find their lost grain

24. Who went with the brothers on their second trip?A. A guideB. JacobC. RachelD. Benjamin

Read Genesis 4425. What was put in Benjamin’s sack?

A. StonesB. Joseph’s cupC. A keyD. A map

Read Genesis 4526. What did Joseph do to his brothers?

A. He put them in jailB. He whipped themC. He made them slavesD. He told them he was Joseph

Read Genesis 4727. Jacob and his sons moved to live where?(Find that place on a Bible map.)

A. IsraelB. GoshenC. PalestineD. Syria


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Read Genesis 4828. Jacob placed his right hand of blessing on

which of Joseph’s sons?A. ManassehB. GershomC. IssacharD. Ephraim

Read Genesis 5029. How old was Joseph when he died?

A. 76B. 90C. 105D. 110

30. Joseph told his brothers they should do what with his bones?A. He wanted his bones left aloneB. He wanted his bones carried out of EgyptC. He wanted his bones put in the seaD. He wanted his bones buried in a pyramid

Discussion QuestionRead Genesis 39:11-2031. See how Joseph responded to temptation. How should we respond to

temptation as Joseph did?

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LESSON 5

Read Exodus 11. Why did the Egyptians make the people of Israel slaves? They were afraid the

people of Israel would do what?A. Make them slavesB. Join their enemies and fight themC. Outnumber themD. Leave Egypt

2. What did Pharaoh tell the midwives to do?A. Kill the Hebrew daughtersB. Kill the Hebrew sonsC. Kill the Egyptian daughtersD. Kill the Egyptian sons

3. The midwives disobeyed. What did they tell Pharaoh when he asked themabout it?

A. They feared the HebrewsB. The Hebrews would not let them inC. They had forgottenD. The Hebrews women gave birth before they arrive

4. What command did Pharaoh give to the his people?A. The people of Israel must leave EgyptB. Throw Israelite sons into the riverC. Throw Israelite daughters into the riverD. Worship the sun god

Read Exodus 25. From what tribe were Moses’ parents?

A. JudahB. LeviC. BenjaminD. Dan

6. How long did Moses’ mother hide him after he was born?A. 3 monthsB. 5 monthsC. 7 monthsD. 1 year


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7. What did Moses’ mother do when she could no longer hide him?A. Sent him to PharaohB. Left him with relativesC. Left him in the sandD. Put him in basket in river

8. Who followed the baby?A. His motherB. His sisterC. His brotherD. His father

9. Who found the basket and the baby?A. ShiphrahB. Pharaoh’s daughterC. AaronD. Puah

10. Whom did the baby’s sister get as a nursefor the baby?

A. AaronB. The baby's motherC. Pharaoh’s daughterD. Herself

11. Why did Pharaoh’s daughter call the baby “Moses”?A. She had found him in a basketB. That was her grandfather’s nameC. Moses means “small one”D. She pulled him from the water

12. What did Moses do when he saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew?A. Moses hidB. Moses killed the EgyptianC. Moses killed the HebrewD. Moses killed them both

13. Who did Moses see fighting the next day?A. Two EgyptiansB. Two HebrewsC. An Egyptian and a HebrewD. Two women


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14. One of the men said something that upset Moses. What did the man say?A. "Are you thinking about killing me as you killed the Egyptian?"B. "Mind your own business."C. "Pharaoh wants to kill you."D. "Leave us alone"

15. Moses ran away. Where did he go? (Find that country on a Bible map.)A. MidianB. AssyriaC. IsraelD. Palestine

16. Who was Moses’ wife?A. GadB. EstherC. ZappaD. Zipporah

Read Exodus 317. Who was Moses’ father-in-law?

A. RabbahB. JethroC. JosiahD. Jonah

18. As Moses was watching sheep, whatstrange thing did he see?

A. A wounded lambB. A burning bushC. The sunsetD. A pillar of fire

19. Moses saw this on what mountain?A. Mount OlivetB. Mount AraratC. Mount NeboD. Mount Horeb

20. God told Moses to take off his sandals. Why?A. Because shepherds shouldn't wear sandalsB. Because Moses was standing on holy groundC. Because God wanted to inspect Moses’ feetD. Because God wanted to give Moses new sandals


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21. What did the Lord tell Moses to do?A. Write the Ten CommandmentsB. Bring the people of Israel out of EgyptC. Contact his sisterD. Make an altar

22. God described the land that the people of Israel would be going to as “a landflowing” with what?

A. Heavenly nectarB. Milk and honeyC. Wealth untoldD. Beautiful lilies

23. What does God’s name mean?A. I AmB. SaviorC. FatherD. Creator

Read Exodus 424. Whom did God send to speak for Moses?

A. GodB. MiriamC. JoshuaD. Aaron

Read Exodus 525. Moses asked Pharaoh to let the people of Israel go into the wilderness and

sacrifice. What did Pharaoh answer?A. "Return within seven days."B. "Stay here and sacrifice."C. "Leave and never return."D. "I don't know the Lord. And I won't I let Israel go."

Read Exodus 626. What were the names of Moses’ parents?

A. Amram and JochebedB. Adam and EveC. Eliab and NahorD. Isaac and Rebekah

Discussion Question27. Moses didn't want to obey God. What excuses (reasons) did Moses tell God?

(See Exodus chapters 3 and 4.)

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LESSON 6

Read Exodus 71. How old was Moses when he spoke to Pharaoh?

A. 33B. 66C. 75D. 80

2. Aaron threw down his stick and it became asnake. What happened to the magicians’sticks?

A. Nothing happenedB. They began to shakeC. They became snakesD. They became frogs

3. Then what happened to the magicians’ sticks?A. They stood upB. They wriggled awayC. Aaron’s stick swallowed themD. Nothing happened

4. What was the first plague?A. Cattle sickness of beastsB. Water to bloodC. FrogsD. Locusts

Read Exodus 85. What was the second plague?

A. Gnats (lice)B. Animals became sickC. LocustsD. Frogs

6. What was the third plague?A. FrogsB. Gnats (lice)C. FliesD. Darkness


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7. What was the fourth plague?A. FrogsB. FliesC. Gnats (lice)D. Darkness

8. What was the first plague that did not affect the land where the people of Israellived (Goshen)?

A. FrogsB. Gnats (lice)C. LocustsD. Flies

Read Exodus 99. What was the fifth plague?

A. DarknessB. Cattle sickness of animalsC. LocustsD. Frogs

10. What was the sixth plague?A. FliesB. Boils (painful sores)C. FrogsD. Gnats (lice)

11. What was the seventh plague?A. HailB. Gnats (lice)C. MiceD. Locusts

Read Exodus 1012. What was the eighth plague?

A. LocustsB. DarknessC. SicknessD. Flies

13. What was ninth plague?A. LocustsB. FliesC. FrogsD. Darkness


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14. Which plagues did the Egyptian magicians copy?A. Hail and darknessB. Water to blood and frogsC. Water to blood and fliesD. Boils and locusts

Read Exodus 1215. What feast began before the tenth plague?

A. PentecostB. PassoverC. ThanksgivingD. First fruits

16. What special way did people of Israel bake the bread for this feast?A. They made it with raisinsB. They baked it round with a hole in the middleC. They made it without yeastD. They made it without flour

17. What did the Lord tell the people of Israelto put on their doorframes?

A. A crossB. BloodC. WritingD. A star

18. What was the tenth plague?A. FrogsB. Death of the firstbornC. FloodD. Sickness

19. How many years were the people of Israel in Egypt?A. 120B. 350C. 430D. 505

Read Exodus 1320. Whose bones did the people of Israel take with them when they left Egypt?

A. Abraham’sB. Joseph’sC. Jacob’sD. Pharaoh’s


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21. During the day the Lord went ahead of the people of Israel how?A. In a pillar of fireB. In a pillar of cloudC. As a golden calfD. In lightning

22. During the night the Lord went ahead of the people of Israel how?A. In a pillar of fireB. In a pillar of cloudC. As a golden calfD. In lightning

Read Exodus 1423. Who raised his stick and divided the Red Sea?

A. AaronB. MiriamC. JoshuaD. Moses

Read Exodus 1524. Who was Moses’ sister?

A. MarthaB. MiriamC. MarianD. Mary

25. Moses and his sister sang praises to God after God saved them. Whodanced?

A. The priests following AaronB. The women following MiriamC. The Egyptians following JoshuaD. Moses

Discussion QuestionRead Question #17 in this lesson again26. Why did God give that command?

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LESSON 7

Read Exodus 161. What happened after the people of Israel complained about having no food?

A. NothingB. God sent mannaC. They went hungryD. They killed their cattle

2. If the people gathered more manna than they needed, what happened to it thenext morning?

A. It disappearedB. NothingC. It had worms in itD. It turned back

3. What happened on the day before the Sabbath?A. There was no mannaB. The manna was rottenC. There was double mannaD. They were struck by lightning

4. What did Moses tell Aaron to do with some manna?A. To put the manna in a jar in the arkB. To eat the mannaC. To give the manna to other peopleD. To destroy the manna

Read Exodus 175. The people were thirsty at Rephidim. What

did God tell Moses to do?A. To hit a rockB. To speak to the rockC. To drill a wellD. To hit a tree

6. Whom did Moses send to lead the fight against the Amalekites?A. AaronB. JoshuaC. EleazarD. Ithamar


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7. During the battle with the Amalekites, whathappened when Moses raised his arms?

A. Everyone stopped fightingB. The Amalekites wonC. The people of Israel wonD. It was a tie

8. Who held up Moses’ arms after Mosesbecame tired?

A. Aaron and MiriamB. Aaron and HurC. Aaron and JoshuaD. Moses

Read Exodus 189. After Jethro saw Moses judge the people, what advice did he give to Moses?

A. Choose other people to help judgeB. Stop judging peopleC. Leave the countryD. Tell the people to solve their own problems

Read Exodus 1910. On what mountain did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?

A. SinaiB. AraratC. OlivetD. Moriah

Read Exodus 2011. What is the First Commandment?

A. You shall not stealB. Honor your father and your motherC. You shall have no other gods before MeD. You shall not kill

12. What is the Tenth CommandmentA. Honor your father and your motherB. You shall not stealC. You shall not tell stories about your neighborD. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, servants, or animals.


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Read Exodus 2413. How long was Moses on Mt. Sinai with the Lord?

A. 40 hoursB. 20 daysC. 35 daysD. 40 days

Read Exodus 2514. God told Moses to make the Ark of the Covenant from what material?

A. Wood covered with goldB. Wood covered with paintC. Polished brassD. Steel

15. God told Moses to put what gold sculptures on the cover the Ark of theCovenant?

A. SeraphimB. CherubimC. HornsD. Rainbows

Read Exodus 2816. Who was the first high priest?

A. MosesB. LeviC. AaronD. Joshua

17. Who were Aaron’s sons?A. Gad, Naphtali, Issachar, and LeviB. Peter, Andrew, James, and JohnC. Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and IthamarD. Shem, Ham, Japheth, and Amos

Read Exodus 3118. God wrote His laws on what?

A. PaperB. StoneC. ParchmentD. Clay


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Read Exodus 3219. Who made the golden calf?

A. DathanB. AaronC. JoshuaD. Moses

20. What did God want to do to the people after they rebelled?A. NothingB. Destroy themC. Forgive themD. Forget about them

21. Why didn’t God do as he planned?A. The people really did nothing wrongB. Moses prayed that He would not do itC. The people repented and asked for mercyD. Aaron prayed for the people

22. Who went down with Moses from Mt. Sinai?A. AaronB. GodC. No oneD. Joshua

23. Why did Moses break the two tables of stone?A. He tripped and fellB. He was angryC. He didn't like themD. They were too heavy

24. What did Moses do with the golden calf?A. He worshipped itB. He ground it into powderC. He ignored itD. He threw it into the Red Sea

Read Exodus 3325. Moses wanted to see God, but God said Moses must not see what?

A. God's faceB. God's angelsC. God's feetD. God's throne


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Read Exodus 3426. What happened to Moses’ face when he was on the mountain with God?

A. Moses' face was shiningB. Moses got sunburnedC. Moses' face looked young againD. Moses grew a beard

27. What did Moses put over his face?A. A maskB. A boxC. A coatD. A veil

Read Exodus 4028. If the cloud stayed on the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle), what did the people

do?A. They movedB. They stayedC. They looked at itD. They ignored it

29. If the cloud lifted, what did the people do?A. They stayedB. They looked at itC. They became afraidD. They moved

Discussion QuestionRead Exodus 32:11-1430. What reasons did Moses tell God for not destroying the people of Israel?

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LESSON 8

Read Numbers 11. God told Moses to count all the Israelite men who were at least what age?

A. 16B. 20C. 21D. 30

2. God told Moses that he must not count the men in which tribe?A. JudahB. DanC. SimeonD. Levi

3. Which tribe took care of the holy tent (tabernacle)?A. BenjaminB. JudahC. LeviD. Issachar

Read Numbers 24. How many tribes camped on each side of the holy tent?

A. 2B. 3C. 4D. 5

Read Numbers 35. Why did Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu die?

A. They fought and killed each otherB. They made an offering with fire that God did not allowC. They got sick with leprosyD. They slipped and the ark of the covenant fell on them

Read Numbers 96. What covered the holy tent (tabernacle) during the day?

A. FireB. A big tarpC. A cloudD. Darkness


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7. What covered the holy tent during the night?A. FogB. RainC. FireD. A cloud

Read Numbers 118. What did God send so the people of Israel could have meat?

A. SheepB. QuailC. CowsD. Camels

Read Numbers 129. Why did Aaron and Miriam speak against Moses?

A. Moses was becoming too strictB. Moses married a woman from Cush (Ethiopia)C. Moses liked Joshua moreD. They wanted to be leaders

10. After God spoke with them, they saw that Miriam had what?A. A gold ringB. The Ten CommandmentsC. A scarlet robeD. Leprosy

11. Who prayed for God to heal Miriam?A. MiriamB. MosesC. AaronD. All Israel

12. God said that Miriam must stay outside of the camp how long?A. 7 daysB. 14 daysC. 40 daysD. 1 year

Read Numbers 1313. Moses sent men how many men to spy in the land of Canaan?

A. 2B. 12C. 21D. 40


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14. What kind of food did the spies carry backon a pole?

A. GrapesB. BananasC. A calfD. Apples

15. How many days did they spy in Canaan?A. 12B. 24C. 38D. 40

16. What was unusual about the people of Anak?A. They were dwarfsB. They were giantsC. They had blond hairD. They were archers

Read Numbers 1417. How many spies thought the people of Israel couldn't conquer the land?

A. 2B. 6C. 10D. 12

18. Which spies said that Israel could take the land?A. Moses and AaronB. Joshua and CalebC. Dan and BethelD. Reuben and Simeon

19. After the people of Israel refused to enter the land, what did God plan to do?A. Encourage themB. Have the enemy attack themC. Lead them inD. Kill them

20. Why didn’t God do as He planned?A. The people of Israel repentedB. Moses prayed for IsraelC. The people of Israel went into the landD. Joshua prayed for the people


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21. God said that the people what age will die in the wilderness?A. 18 and upB. 20 and upC. 35 and underD. 40 and up

22. God allowed which spies to go into the Promised Land?A. Joshua and CalebB. Dan and BethelC. Moses and AaronD. Aaron and Hur

23. How many years did the people of Israel wander in the desert?A. 10B. 20C. 40D. 60

24. What happened to the ten spies that said they could not conquer the land?A. They were stoned to deathB. They were banished from campC. The Canaanites killed themD. They died in a plague (sickness)

25. The people of Israel understood their mistake. So what did they do?A. They tried to enter the landB. They went back to EgyptC. They asked God to forgive themD. They asked Moses what they should do next

Read Numbers 1626. Korah, Dathan, and ___________ started a rebellion against Moses.

A. AaronB. GedaliahC. GershomD. Abiram

27. What happened to those three men?A. The Lord struck them with lightningB. The earth opened up and they fell inC. The Amorites attacked and killed themD. They became the new leaders


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Read Numbers 1728. How did God show that He chose only the tribe of Levi to serve in the holy

tent?A. Aaron's rod budded, blossomed, and grew almondsB. The people of Israel votedC. The people all heard God speakingD. Aaron's face was shining

Discussion QuestionRead Numbers 14:6-929. Two of Israel's spies believed that Israel can take the land. Why? How could

they win against a stronger enemy?

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LESSON 9

Read Numbers 201. Which relative of Moses died in Kadesh?

A. GershomB. MiriamC. AaronD. Jethro

2. The people of Israel needed water. So God told Moses to do what to the rock?A. Hit the rockB. Worship the rockC. Write on the rockD. Speak to the rock

3. What did Moses do to the rock?A. He covered it with his mantleB. He hit the rockC. He spoke to the rockD. He put blood on the rock

4. Who did God say would not enter the Promised Land?A. AaronB. JoshuaC. MosesD. Moses and Aaron

5. Where did Aaron die?A. Mt. SinaiB. Mt. AraratC. Mt. OlivetD. Mt. Hor

6. Who became the next high priest after Aaron?A. MosesB. EleazarC. IthamarD. Joshua

Read Numbers 217. After the people of Israel complained, what did God send?

A. HailB. FireC. A prophetD. Snakes


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8. Moses made a snake of bronze(brass). What did he do with it?A. He touched all the people who had been bittenB. He put it in the tabernacleC. He began to worship itD. He put it upon a pole

9. What did the people who had been bittenhave to do with the bronze snake?

A. Kiss itB. Look at itC. Touch itD. Worship it

Read Numbers 2210. What king wanted Balaam to curse Israel?

A. PharaohB. AchishC. JehuD. Balak

11. What country did he rule?A. EdomB. MoabC. AmmonD. Syria

12. What did Balaam’s donkey see that made him stop?A. A wolfB. An angelC. A lionD. A wall

13. After Balaam had beaten his donkey. What did the donkey do?A. It spokeB. It bucked him offC. It turned and ran awayD. It collapsed

14. Then what did Balaam see?A. An angelB. A soliderC. The people of IsraelD. A pillar of fire


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Read Numbers 23 - 2415. How many times did Balaam try to curse Israel?

A. 1B. 3C. 4D. 6

Read Numbers 2716. Whom did God choose the next leader for Israel?

A. JoshuaB. SamuelC. EleazarD. Ithamar

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Read Deuteronomy 617. The people of Israel must teach God's laws to whom?

A. Their Canaanite neighborsB. The PhilistinesC. The priestsD. Their children

18. How many Gods are there?A. 1B. 2C. 3D. Many

Read Deuteronomy 1719. God said that any king of Israel should not have much silver and gold, many

wives, and many ________.A. ServantsB. SoldiersC. EnemiesD. Horses

Read Deuteronomy 3020. Moses told the people of Israel that they must choose between what two

things?A. War or peaceB. Blessings or cursesC. Snow or rainD. Farms or cities


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Read Deuteronomy 3421. From what mountain did Moses see the Promised Land?

A. Mount HorB. Mount SinaiC. Mount Nebo at PisgahD. The Mount of Olives

22. Where did Moses die?A. MoabB. AmmonC. SyriaD. Israel

23. Who buried Moses' body?A. JoshuaB. EleazarC. GodD. No one

24. How old was Moses when he died?A. 77B. 80C. 96D. 120

Discussion QuestionRead Numbers 21:8-9 and John 3:14-1525. What did that bronze snake represent (mean)?

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LESSON 10

Read Joshua 11. Who was Joshua’s father?

A. MosesB. NadabC. NunD. Jesse

Read Joshua 22. Joshua sent two men to spy on what city? (Find that city on a Bible map.)

A. JerusalemB. HebronC. GilgalD. Jericho

3. The two spies hid at whose house?A. Ruth’sB. Rahab’sC. Rachel’sD. Rezin’s

4. What did Rahab ask the spies to do?A. To take her back with themB. Not to come backC. To kill the king of JerichoD. Save Rahab and her family

5. How did the spies get out of Jericho?A. They disguised themselvesB. Rahab lowered them over a wall with a ropeC. They stole horses and rode outD. They did not get out

6. What color was the rope?A. Light BlueB. Dark GreenC. Scarlet RedD. White

7. How could the people of Israel identify Rahab's house?A. Her house had a red doorB. She tied a rope in the windowC. She had flax on the roofD. Her house was on top of a hill


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Read Joshua 38. The Jordan River divided after who had

stepped into its water?A. JoshuaB. The spiesC. RahabD. The priests

Read Joshua 49. Joshua commanded the people of Israel to take how many stones out of the

river?A. 3B. 12C. 20D. 40

10. The people of Israel did what with those stones?A. Built an altar for the LordB. Broke them into little pieces for people to keep as souvenirsC. Made a monument for a memorialD. Used them as weapons in the next battle

Read Joshua 511. What feast did Israel celebrate at this time?

A. PentecostB. Day of AtonementC. Feast of TabernaclesD. Passover

12. After Israel entered the Promised Land, God stopped giving the people what?A. ProtectionB. MannaC. QuailD. Guidance

Read Joshua 613. While Israel marched around Jericho, seven priests in front of the Ark of the

Covenant carried what?A. SwordsB. BannersC. TrumpetsD. The Ten Commandments


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14. How many times did Israel march around Jericho on the first day?A. Seven timesB. Three timesC. Twelve timesD. Once

15. Israel marched around Jericho one time each day for how many days?A. 5B. 6C. 7D. 12

16. How many times did Israel march around Jericho on the seventh day?A. 1B. 3C. 6D. 7

17. When the priests blew their trumpets, what did Joshua tell the people to do?A. AttackB. ShoutC. FightD. Retreat

18. What then happened to the people ofJericho?

A. They defeated IsraelB. They surrendered to IsraelC. They repented of their sinsD. Their city walls fell down

19. Whose family was saved?A. The king’sB. Rahab’sC. Rachel’sD. Jezebel’s

Read Joshua 720. Why did Israel lose their next battle?

A. Joshua forgot to raise his armsduring the battle

B. Joshua didn't send enough soldiersto fight against Ai

C. An Israelite man secretly kept somethings from Jericho for himself

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Read Joshua 821. Israel defeated what city?

(Find that city on a Bible map.)A. GilgalB. JerusalemC. GibeonD. Ai

Read Joshua 922. The people of what city tricked Israel into making a peace treaty with them?

A. AiB. GibeonC. HebronD. Ramah

Read Joshua 1023. As Israel fought the armies of five kings,

how did God help Israel?A. Hailstones dropped on the enemyB. The soldiers became confusedC. The sun didn't moved for a whole

day (24 hours)D. All three things happened (A, B, and C)

Read Joshua 1324. Which tribe received no inheritance of land?

A. JudahB. LeviC. DanD. Simeon

Read Joshua 2225. How many tribes settled on the east side of the Jordan River?

A. 12B. 4C. 2 1/2D. 9 1/2

26. Who was the son of Eleazar the High Priest?A. GershomB. PhinehasC. JoshuaD. Caleb


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Read Joshua 2427. Who said, “But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord”?

A. CalebB. MosesC. EleazarD. Joshua

Discussion QuestionRead Matthew 1:1-528. Which person in this lesson is in Jesus' genealogy (family tree)?

Why was this unusual (strange)?

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LESSON 11

Read Judges 21. Why did God stop helping Israel win their battles?

A. Joshua quit leading themB. Their enemies were too strongC. They worshipped false godsD. God didn't want Israel to fight any more battles

Read Judges 42. Who was the woman prophet?

A. DeborahB. DinahC. RuthD. Elizabeth

3. Whom did she send to lead Israel to battleagainst Sisera from Syria?

A. BarakB. BalaamC. JoabD. Balak

4. That man said he would go if Deborah would do something. What?A. Choose another leaderB. Go with himC. Marry himD. Pray for him

5. After Sisera had fled to her tent, whatwoman killed him?

A. RuthB. DeborahC. RahabD. Jael

Read Judges 66. To whom did God’s angel speak about

saving Israel from Midian?A. JoashB. GideonC. SamuelD. Joel


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7. The first time Gideon put a piece of wool (fleece) before the Lord, what did hewant God to do to the fleece?

A. Make it brownB. Make it wetC. Make it dryD. Set it on fire

8. What did Gideon want God to do to thepiece of wool the second time?

A. Make it whiteB. Make it wetC. Make it dryD. Set it on fire

Read Judges 79. How many men stayed in Gideon’s army?

A. 300B. 330C. 3,000D. 3,300

10. Gideon gave each of his men a jar, atorch, and a __________.

A. SwordB. SpearC. TrumpetD. Map

Read Judges 1111. Why did Jephthah’s brothers reject himfrom sharing their inheritance?

A. His mother was a prostituteB. He had low educationC. He continually stirred up troubleD. He had killed their father

12. Why did the people of Gilead ask Jephthah to come back?A. So he could receive his father's inheritanceB. They secretly planned to kill himC. They wanted Jephthah to be their military commanderD. So he could make peace with his brothers


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13. Jephthah promised that if God helped defeat the Ammonites, he would dowhat?

A. Sacrifice the first thing that came out of his houseB. Consecrate his son to the LordC. Pay 20 talents of silver to the LordD. Become king and faithfully follow God

14. When Jephthah returned from beating the Ammonites, who was the first togreet him?

A. His sonB. His daughterC. His wifeD. His servant

Read Judges 1215. After Jephthah defeated Ephraim, he caught those trying to escape when they

mispronounced what word?A. JephthahB. JerusalemC. ShibbolethD. Shechem

Read Judges 1316. Who was Manoah’s son?

A. SamuelB. SamsonC. EliD. David

17. Who told Manoah’s wife that she would have a son?A. ManoahB. SamuelC. God’s angelD. The Lord

18. What did the angel do when Manoah and his wife made an offering?A. He set it on fireB. He went to heaven in the flameC. He rejected the offeringD. He ate it


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Read Judges 1419. What animal did Samson kill?

A. A lionB. A bearC. An oxD. A camel

20. A few days later what did Samson find inthe body of the dead animal?

A. HoneyB. WeedsC. A rabbitD. Gold

21. How did the Philistine men get the answer to Samson’s riddle?A. Samson’s wife told themB. They just guessedC. They discovered the lion’s bodyD. They could not answer the riddle

Read Judges 1522. What did Samson do after he caught three

hundred foxes?A. He made a coat for his wifeB. He let them goC. He made the Philistines eat themD. He tied torches to their tails.

23. How many Philistines did Samson kill withthe jawbone of a donkey?

A. 100B. 500C. 1,000D. 3,000

Read Judges 1624. After the Philistines had surrounded the city, how did Samson escape from

Gaza?A. He disguised himself as a PhilistineB. He hid himself in a straw wagonC. He carried the gates of the city on his shoulders and leftD. He escaped while the city was burning


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25. With whom did Samson fall in love?A. HannahB. DelilahC. RuthD. Rahab

26. Samson's wife asked him how he would lose his strength. What was his firstanswer?

A. Cut his hair offB. Tie him with seven new leather bowstringsC. Get him drunkD. Tie him with new ropes

27. What was his second answer?A. Cut off his hairB. Tie him with seven wet leather bowstringsC. Weave his hair braids togetherD. Tie him with new ropes

28. What was his third answer?A. Weave his hair braids togetherB. Tie him with new ropesC. Cut off his hairE. Tie him with seven wet leather

bowstrings

29. What was his fourth answer?A. Cut off his hairB. Weave his hair braids togetherC. Tie him with seven new leather strapsD. Tie him with new ropes

30. Who cut off Samson’s hair?A. His motherB. A manC. DelilahD. Samson

31. How many people were killed whenSamson pulled the building down?

A. 10,000B. 3,000C. 500D. 150

Discussion Question32. Compare Gideon and Samson. Who was a better leader for Israel? Why?

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LESSON 12

Read Ruth 11. Who was Elimelech’s wife?

A. RuthB. OrpahC. HannahD. Naomi

2. Elimelech was from what city? (Find that city on a Bible map.)A. JerusalemB. ShilohC. GilgalD. Bethlehem

3. Who were Elimelech’s two sons?A. Eleazar and PhinehasB. Mahlon and ChilionC. Joel and AbiahD. James and John

4. Why did Elimelech's family move?A. They couldn't get enough foodB. Elimelech got a new jobC. They didn't get along with their neighborsD. Elimelech bought a new farm

5. Where did Elimelech’s family move?A. EdomB. MoabC. SyriaD. Ammon

6. What were the names of Mahloh’s and Chilion’s wives?A. Ruth and EstherB. Ruth and OrpahC. Mara and OrpahD. Ruth and Naomi

7. After all the men in the family died, whoreturned with Naomi to Israel?

A. BoazB. OrpahC. ObedD. Ruth


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8. Naomi no longer wanted to be called Naomi but what?A. MaraB. HannahC. MarthaD. Esther

Read Ruth 29. In whose farm field did Ruth pick up grain?

A. Boaz’sB. David’sC. Mahon’sD. Samuel’s

Read Ruth 410. Who married Ruth?

A. ElimelechB. BoazC. EliD. David

11. What was the name of Ruth’s son?A. DavidB. ObedC. SamuelD. Saul

12. What relation was Ruth to King David?A. MotherB. SisterC. GrandmotherD. Great-grandmother

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Read 1 Samuel 113. Who was Hannah’s husband?

A. ElimelechB. ElkanahC. EliD. Abimelech

14. What did Hannah promise to give to the Lord?A. More moneyB. Her sonC. Her titheD. A burnt offering


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15. Who was the priest that saw Hannah praying?A. EleazarB. PhinehasC. AaronD. Eli

16. Eli could see Hannah’s lips move butcouldn’t hear her, so he thought she...

A. had a bad coldB. was drunkC. was asleepD. was afraid

17. Who was Hannah’s son?A. SamsonB. SaulC. SamuelD. Josiah

Read 1 Samuel 218. What did Hannah bring to Samuel every year?

A. His allowanceB. His lunchC. New shoesD. A new robe/coat

19. Who were Eli’s sons?A. Nadab and AbihuB. Joel and AbiahC. Eleazar and PhinehasD. Hophni and Phinehas

20. What was wrong with Eli’s sons?A. They were too youngB. They were wickedC. They were overweightD. They were forgetful

21. What did a man of God tell Eli say would happen to Eli’s sons?A. They would repentB. They would die on the same dayC. They would corrupt the peopleD. God would not honor them


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Read 1 Samuel 322. How many times did Samuel go to Eli, thinking that Eli called him?

A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4

23. Who really called Samuel's name?A. HannahB. The LordC. HophniD. Elkanah

24. What message did the Lord tell Samuel?A. That he would be priestB. That Eli’s family would be punishedC. That Samuel should return homeD. That Samuel would be king

Read 1 Samuel 425. After the Philistines beat Israel, what did the Israelite army bring into war with

them?A. The cavalryB. The Ark of CovenantC. More menD. A sacrifice

26. In the next battle Eli’s sons were killed. What else happened?A. The Philistines captured the Ark of the CovenantB. Samuel was killedC. Jerusalem was burnedD. Shiloh was attacked

27. When the messenger told Eli the news, what happened?A. Eli fell backward and diedB. Eli wept bitterlyC. Eli prayedD. Eli offered a trespass offering to God

Read 1 Samuel 628. How long did the Philistines keep the Ark of the Covenant?

A. 7 daysB. 7 weeksC. 7 monthsD. 1 year


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29. What happened to Israelite men when they looked inside the Ark of theCovenant?

A. They were surprisedB. They were filled with joyC. They faintedD. They died

Read 1 Samuel 830. Samuel’s sons were wicked, so the people asked for what?

A. New priestsB. A kingC. Lower taxesD. A temple

Discussion QuestionRead Matthew 1:1-531. Which people in this lesson are in Jesus' genealogy (family tree)?

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LESSON 13

Read 1 Samuel 91. Who was Saul’s father?

A. AbiahB. SamuelC. JosiahD. Kish

2. Saul was from what tribe of Israel?A. BenjaminB. JudahC. SimeonD. Ephraim

3. Saul's father sent him out to find what?A. DonkeysB. SheepC. MoneyD. Camels

4. Prophets used to be called what?A. Fortune tellersB. SeersC. SoothsayersD. Magicians

Read 1 Samuel 105. At Mizpah, Saul was chosen king, but he was where?

A. On his way to MizpahB. KidnappedC. Standing in the backD. Hiding

Read 1 Samuel 136. Who was Saul’s son?

A. JoshuaB. JonathanC. JosiahD. Joel


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Read 1 Samuel 147. Who was Saul’s captain?

A. JonathanB. AmasaC. AbnerD. Ahijah

Read 1 Samuel 168. God sent Samuel to Jesse’s house that was where?

A. JerusalemB. ShilohC. GilgalD. Bethlehem

9. Which of Jesse’s sons did Samuel anoint as king?A. EliabB. DavidC. ShammahD. Solomon

10. What did David play to calm Saul?A. A trumpetB. A harpC. A guitarD. Brahm’s lullaby

Read 1 Samuel 1711. Who was the Philistine giant that challenged Israel?

A. GathB. GoliathC. GazaD. Gerizim

12. Who killed the giant?A. SaulB. SamuelC. JonathanD. David

Read 1 Samuel 1813. After the giant was killed, the women sang, “Saul has killed thousands, and

David killed..."A. GoliathB. His ten of thousandsC. Only oneD. His Thousands


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14. Saul was jealous of David and threw whatat him?

A. A vaseB. A spearC. A swordD. A book

15. Who was David's best friend?A. JonathanB. SaulC. SamuelD. Jesse

16. Which daughter of Saul did David marry?A. MichalB. AbigailC. AdrielD. Merab

Read 1 Samuel 1917. Who helped David escape through a window?

A. JonathanB. MichalC. SaulD. Samuel

Read 1 Samuel 2218. Who killed eighty-five priests at Saul’s command?

A. DoegB. JonathanC. DavidD. Abner

19. Who escaped and told David of the priests’ deaths?A. JaelB. JoabC. AbiatharD. Abner

Read 1 Samuel 2320. Who made a covenant with David?

A. JonathanB. SaulC. SamuelD. Joab


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Discussion QuestionsRead 1 Samuel 15:10-1121. Why was God sorry that He made Saul the king of Israel?

Read 1 Samuel 15:22-2322. What pleases God more than giving Him offerings and sacrifices?

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LESSON 14

Read 1 Samuel 241. David cut off part of whose robe?

A. Jonathan’sB. Doeg’sC. Saul’sD. Abner’s

2. To whom did David show the piece that he cut from the robe?A. AbnerB. JoabC. SamuelD. Saul

Read 1 Samuel 253. Who died and was buried at Ramah?

A. SaulB. DavidC. SamuelD. Michal

4. In Carmel, David’s men asked for food from whom?A. ShimeiB. EliC. SaulD. Nabal

5. Who was the man's wife?A. AhinoamB. EstherC. AbigailD. Ruth

6. Who gave food to David so he would not attack?A. AbigailB. NabalC. JonathanD. Saul

7. What happened to Nabal a few days later?A. He left the countryB. He joined David’s menC. He diedD. He was kidnapped


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8. Who married Abigail?A. DavidB. JonathanC. SaulD. Abner

Read 1 Samuel 269. David went into Saul's camp. What was Saul doing?

A. Waiting for DavidB. ReadingC. SleepingD. Praying

10. What did Abishai want to do to Saul?A. Capture himB. Tie him upC. Leave him aloneD. Kill him

11. What did David take from Saul?A. Saul's sword and shieldB. Saul's crown and scepterC. Saul's spear and water jugD. Saul's robe and sandals

12. After taking them, to whom did David shout?A. SaulB. JoabC. AbnerD. Abishai

Read 1 Samuel 2813. Saul went to Endor to visit whom?

A. The high priestB. Someone to communicate with dead peopleC. The King of EndorD. David

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15. What would happen to Saul's kingdom?A. It would be dividedB. It would collapseC. It would last foreverD. It would be given to David

16. What would happen to Saul and his sons?A. They would rule foreverB. They would defeat the PhilistinesC. Philistines would kill themD. David would kill them

Read 1 Samuel 3117. Who killed Saul?

A. The man who carried Saul's armorB. DavidC. Saul himselfD. The Philistines

18. After Saul’s death, who killed himself?A. JonathanB. DavidC. AbnerD. The man who carried Saul's armor

19. What did the Philistines do with Saul’s body?A. Left itB. Buried itC. Burned itD. Hung it on a wall

20. The men of what city recovered Saul’s body?A. HebronB. GilgalC. BeershebaD. Jabesh-Gilead

21. In what city was Saul buried?A. JerusalemB. JabeshC. HebronD. Gath

Discussion Question22. Even though Saul tried to kill David many times, David refused to hurt Saul.

Why not?

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LESSON 15

Read 2 Samuel 11. David received news that Saul and Jonathan were dead. How did he feel?

A. He was relievedB. He was confusedC. He was sadD. He was glad

Read 2 Samuel 22. What did the men of Judah do to David?

A. They sent him away from the land of JudahB. They made him kingC. They asked him to fight the PhilistinesD. They punished him for killing Saul

3. Who led David’s men?A. AbnerB. SamuelC. AmasaD. Joab

Read 2 Samuel 54. How old was David when he became king?

A. 20B. 24C. 30D. 40

5. How many years did David reign as king?A. 25B. 30C. 35D. 40

6. Who sent tree logs to build David’s house?A. JoabB. HiramC. ShechemD. Nathan


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Read 2 Samuel 67. David brought the Ark of the Covenant to what city?

(Find that city on a Bible map.)A. HebronB. JoppaC. ShechemD. Jerusalem

8. What did David do that made his wife Michal mad?A. He killed Saul’s sonsB. He locked Michal upC. He banished herD. He danced

Read 2 Samuel 79. David wanted to build what?

A. His palaceB. A pyramidC. A tabernacleD. A temple

10. What prophet told David he could not build the temple?A. IsaiahB. IddoC. JehuD. Nathan

Read 1 Chronicles 28:2-311. Why didn't God let David build the temple?

A. He was too oldB. He was not a LeviteC. He had killed peopleD. He had no building materials

Read 2 Samuel 1112. From his rooftop David saw whom?

A. RuthB. BathshebaC. HannahD. Uriah

13. What was she doing?A. SewingB. BakingC. BathingD. Singing


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14. Who was her husband?A. SolomonB. JoabC. AbsalomD. Uriah

15. After David learned that Bathsheba was pregnant, David sent for whom?A. NathanB. UriahC. JoabD. The doctor

16. Where did the soldier sleep?A. At home with his wifeB. At the door of the king’s houseC. At a hotelD. On the street

17. How did David try to trick Uriah so he would go home to his wife?A. David got Uriah drunkB. David fired Uriah from the armyC. David wrote a fake letter to look like it came from Uriah's wifeD. David told Uriah that his roof leaked

18. David’s letter told Joab to do what?A. To make sure Uriah was killed in battleB. To quickly win the battleC. To come home immediatelyD. To surrender

19. After David learned that Uriah was dead, David did what?A. He condemned Joab to deathB. He declared a day of mourningC. He told Joab to surrenderD. He married Bathsheba

Read 2 Samuel 1220. Whom did God send to rebuke David for his adultery and murder?

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21. What did the prophet say that made David confess his sins?A. O ye cursed of IsraelB. Repent and be baptizedC. You are the manD. God is not mocked

22. What happened to David and Bathsheba’s first child?A. When he grew up, he became kingB. He diedC. Nathan killed himD. He became a part of the genealogy of Christ

23. Who was David and Bathsheba’s second child?A. NathanB. SolomonC. JoelD. Abiah

24. What name did God give to that child?A. SolomonB. JosiahC. SaulD. Jedidiah

Discussion Questions25. 2 Samuel 11 reports serious sins that ended in murder. What was David's

FIRST sin that began that story?

26. Samuel rebuked King Saul, but Saul only made excuses (gave reasons fordisobeying God). When Nathan rebuked King David, how did David respond?

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LESSON 16

Read 2 Samuel 151. Who rebelled against David and tried to take his kingdom?

A. David's son AbsalomB. David's son SolomonC. David's army commander JoabD. Nathan

2. Who was Absalom’s chief counselor?A. AhithophelB. HushaiC. NathanD. Joab

3. Which counselor, loyal to David, went back to Jerusalem after Absalom tookover?

A. AhithophelB. AbiatharC. HushaiD. Nadab

Read 2 Samuel 164. As David fled from Jerusalem, who cursed him and threw stones at him?

A. ShimeiB. NathanC. AbnerD. Barzillai

5. What did David do to the man that threw stones at him?A. David killed himB. David took him with themC. David had his field burnedD. Nothing

Read 2 Samuel 176. What did Ahithophel advise Absalom to do?

A. Make Solomon his advisorB. Immediately chase DavidC. Increase the size of his armyD. Hire Edomites to fight David

7. What did Hushai advise Absalom to do?A. Make Solomon his advisorB. Immediately chase DavidC. Increase the size of his armyD. Hire Edomites to fight David


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8. Whose advice did Absalom take?A. Ahithophel’sB. Solomon’sC. Hushai’sD. Nathan’s

9. When Ahithophel learned that Absalom ignored his advice, he did what?A. He killed himselfB. He cursed AbsalomC. He joined David’s menD. He fled to Syria

Read 2 Samuel 1810. What did David tell his men to do to Absalom?

A. Kill him on sightB. Throw him in prisonC. Be gentle with himD. Banish him

11. What happened to Absalom?A. He continued to rule over IsraelB. His head got caught in a treeC. He defeated David’s menD. He escaped to Babylon

12. Who killed Absalom?A. JoabB. Absalom killed himselfC. DavidD. Abishai

Read 2 Samuel 1913. As David returned to Jerusalem, who met him on the way?

A. ShimeiB. An angelC. BathshebaD. Josiah

14. Whom did David bless because of his help?A. ShimeiB. JoabC. SolomonD. Barzillai


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Read 2 Samuel 2015. Who started a short-lived rebellion against David?

A. JoabB. ShebaC. AmasaD. Asahel

16. Who killed Amasa?A. DavidB. NathanC. AbsalomD. Joab

17. Who killed Sheba?A. JoabB. The people of AbelC. DavidD. God

Read 2 Samuel 2418. David upset God by doing what with the people of Israel?

A. He made some of them slavesB. He counted themC. He made them serve idolsD. He caused them to curse God

19. Whom did David put in charge of the census?A. SolomonB. JoabC. ShimeiD. Nathan

20. Which prophet did God send to David?A. IddoB. NathanC. JonahD. Gad

21. God gave David a choice of three punishments. Which one did Davidchoose?

A. Not enough food in the land (famine) for three yearsB. Enemies chasing him for three monthsC. Plague (sickness) in the land for three daysD. David let God choose His punishment -- A or C; David didn't want to fight

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22. How did God punish David?A. Not enough food in the land (famine) for three yearsB. Enemies chasing him for three monthsC. Plague (sickness) in the land for three daysD. God decided not to punish David because David was sorry

23. Why did God stop the punishment?A. David said that he was sorryB. God felt sorry for the peopleC. David offered a sacrificeD. Gad the prophet prayed for the people

24. David saw God’s angel stop at whose threshing floor?A. David’sB. Ziba’sC. Solomon’sD. Araunah’s

25. What did David do to end God's punishment?A. Set Jerusalem on fireB. Sacrificed to GodC. Destroyed all the idolsD. Put blood on the doorposts

26. What did Araunah offer to do for David?A. To fight in David's armyB. To sell the things necessary for a sacrificeC. To donate the things necessary for a sacrificeD. To offer the sacrifice himself

27. How did David answer Araunah?A. David accepted Araunah's offerB. David said, "No. I want to pay for it."C. David said, "Let's split the cost."D. David offered Araunah a government job

Discussion QuestionRead 2 Samuel 24:1728. Whom did David tell God to punish, instead of sending a plague on the

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LESSON 17

Read 1 Kings 11. When David was very old, who was chosen to lie in bed with him to keep him

warm?A. AbishagB. BathshebaC. AbigialD. Michal

2. Which of David’s sons tried to take over the kingdom?A. AmnonB. NathanC. SolomonD. Adonijah

3. Whom did David choose to be the next king of Israel?A. AdonijahB. JoashC. SolomonD. Joab

Read 1 Kings 24. Adonijah asked Bathsheba to speak to Solomon about what?

A. Marrying AbishagB. An army jobC. A loanD. Buying some land

5. What did Solomon do to Adonijah?A. Solomon gave Abishag to AdonijahB. Solomon banished AdonijahC. Solomon had Adonijah killedD. Solomon promoted Adonijah

6. What did Solomon do to Abiathar?A. Solomon promoted Abiathar to high priestB. Solomon had Abiathar killedC. Solomon had Abiathar kidnappedD. Solomon banished Abiathar to Anathoth

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8. What did Solomon do to Shimei?A. Solomon had Shimei imprisonedB. Solomon banished Shimei to EgyptC. Solomon gave Shimei some landD. Solomon ordered that Shimei never leave Jerusalem

9. What happened to Shimei because he left Jerusalem?A. Shimei was killedB. Shimei was kicked out of IsraelC. Shimei fled to MoabD. Shimei was put in prison

Read 1 Kings 310. Whom did Solomon marry?

A. Pharaoh’s daughterB. AbishagC. BathshebaD. Abigail

11. What did Solomon ask from God?A. A long lifeB. An understanding heartC. GoldD. Many wives

12. What else did God give to Solomon?A. Many wivesB. Many horsesC. Riches, honor, and long lifeD. Syria

13. Two women argued that each was the true mother of a baby. What didSolomon command his soldiers to do with the baby?

A. To cut it in halfB. To give it to the first womanC. To give it to the second womanD. To keep it himself

14. Solomon gave the baby to which woman?A. Both of themB. Neither oneC. The one who was willing to give up the babyD. The one who agreed to divide the baby


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Read 1 Kings 415. How many proverbs did Solomon write?

A. 157B. 1,500C. 2,000D. 3,000

16. How many songs did Solomon write?A. 177B. 1,005C. 1,200D. 3,200

Read 1 Kings 517. Solomon asked for tree logs from whom?

A. AsaphB. EdomC. HiramD. Shimei

18. What kind of trees did Solomon want?A. OakB. CedarC. PalmD. Walnut

19. These trees came from what country? (Find that country on a Bible map.)A. SyriaB. SinaiC. PtolemyD. Lebanon

20. What did Solomon give as payment for the logs?A. IvoryB. GoldC. HorsesD. Food

Read 1 Kings 621. Solomon began to build the temple _____ years after the people of Israel had

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Read 2 Chronicles 7:122. After Solomon’s prayer at the temple dedication, what happened to the

sacrifice?A. Fire from heaven burn it upB. The priests ate itC. NothingD. It was left for the birds of the air

Read 1 Kings 723. How many years did it take to build

Solomon’s house?A. 1B. 6C. 9D. 13

Read 1 Kings 1024. What queen came to visit Solomon?

A. CleopatraB. The queen of ShebaC. EstherD. The queen of Egypt

Read 1 Kings 1125. Who turned Solomon's heart away from the Lord to worship idols?

A. The Queen of ShebaB. Solomon's foreign wivesC. JoabD. Hadad

26. After Solomon died, who became the next king?A. JosiahB. HoseaC. RehoboamD. Asa

Discussion Question27. Solomon started well in 1 Kings 3 and 1 Kings 8, but he ended badly in

1 Kings 11. Why?

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LESSON 18Read 1 Kings 121. Whom did the northern tribes of Israel choose for their king?

A. RehoboamB. SaulC. JeroboamD. Ahab

2. Who was king over the southern tribe of Judah?A. RehoboamB. SaulC. JeroboamD. Ahab

3. What did Jeroboam set up for the people to worship?A. Two golden horsesB. Two golden wolvesC. Two golden lionsD. Two golden calves

4. In what cities did he set these up? (Find those cities on a Bible map.)A. Dan and BeershebaB. Jerusalem and ShilohC. Bethel and DanD. Shechem and Gad

Read 1 Kings 165. What did Omri name the capital he built? (Find that city on a Bible map.)

A. SamariaB. JerusalemC. OmriD. Bethel

6. Who was Ahab’s wife?A. EstherB. AthaliahC. JezebelD. Joanna

Read 1 Kings 177. Elijah told Ahab that there wouldn’t be any _______

A. RainB. WarC. PeaceD. Judgment


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8. What fed Elijah when he was by the brook Kerith?A. RavensB. DovesC. OwlsD. Pigeons

9. At Zarephath, who gave Elijah food to eat?A. AhabB. A widowC. ElishaD. An angel

10. Elijah told the woman that she won't use up her flour and oil until when?A. Peace came to IsraelB. The Messiah came to IsraelC. God sent rainD. Elijah left

11. Whose son did Elijah raise to life?A. His own sonB. The widow’s sonC. Ahab’s sonD. The Syrian’s son

Read 1 Kings 1812. Where did Elijah challenge the prophets of Baal?

(Find that mountain on a Bible map.)A. On Mt. SinaiB. On Mt. OlivetC. On Mt. AraratD. On Mt. Carmel

13. How many prophets of Baal were there?A. 76B. 225C. 450D. 505

14. Fire from the sky burned up whose sacrifice?A. Baal’s prophets’B. Ahab’sC. Elijah’sD. Omri’s

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16. Elijah prayed for what?A. MercyB. PatienceC. RainD. Strength

17. Elijah sent his servant to go look toward the sea how many times?A. 3B. 7C. 8D. 12

Read 1 Kings 1918. Who promised to kill Elijah?

A. ElishaB. AhabC. JehuD. Jezebel

19. Elijah got the message that the ruler wanted to kill him. So what did Elijahdo?

A. Elijah pray to God to send fire and destroy his enemyB. Elijah became afraid and ran awayC. Elijah forgave that rulerD. Elijah did nothing

20. An angel gave Elijah food to eat and drink. After that Elijah did not need toeat for how many days?

A. 3B. 7C. 20D. 40

21. As the Lord passed by Elijah, the Lord was in what?A. WindB. EarthquakeC. FireD. A small quiet voice (whisper)

22. God told Elijah to anoint who to be the next king of Aram (Syria)?A. ElishaB. JehuC. HazaelD. Nimshi


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23. God told Elijah to anoint who to be the next king of Israel?A. ElishaB. JehuC. HazaelD. Nimshi

24. God told Elijah to anoint who to be the next prophet after Elijah?A. ElishaB. JehuC. HazaelD. Nimshi

25. The Lord told Elijah that there were _____ people in Israel who stillworshipped the Lord and didn't worship idols.

A. 70B. 700C. 7,000D. 70,000

26. God told Elijah to anoint three new leaders (see questions # 22 - 24 above).But Elijah went to see only one. Who?

A. ElishaB. JehuC. HazaelD. Nimshi

27. What did Elijah put on Elisha?A. Anointing oilB. Elijah's coatC. A wooden crossD. A belt

Read 1 Kings 2128. Queen Jezebel had Naboth killed. Why?

A. Naboth wanted to be kingB. Naboth refused to worship BaalC. Naboth refused to sell his vineyardD. Naboth murdered Jezebel's son

Discussion QuestionRead 1 Kings 18:1-529. Who was Obadiah?

30. How did Obadiah protect the Lord's prophet's?

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LESSON 19

Read 2 Kings 21. Elijah hit the Jordan River with his coat. Then what happened?

A. NothingB. His coat got wetC. He could walk on the waterD. The Jordan River divided

2. What did Elisha want from Elijah?A. A double share of his spiritB. His coatC. Elijah’s scrollsD. Elijah’s walking stick

3. What did Elisha need to do to get what he wanted?A. PrayB. Sacrifice four oxen to GodC. Watch as Elijah went up into heavenD. Bow before Elijah

4. How did Elijah go up into heaven?A. By a strong windB. He just disappearedC. Two angels took himD. By a cloud

5. What did Elisha do with Elijah’s coat?A. He buried itB. He burnt it upon the altarC. He parted the Jordan RiverD. He wore it

Read 2 Kings 46. What did Elisha tell the widow to do with her one pot of oil?

A. Drink itB. Pour it into the borrowed pots and then sell itC. Use as little as possibleD. Pour it on the ground

7. What did the woman in Shunam ask her husband to build for Elisha?A. A houseB. A tentC. A stableD. A room


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8. Who was Elisha’s servant?A. GazaB. GehaziC. BaruchD. Barak

Read 2 Kings 59. Naaman was the captain of the army of what country?

A. IsraelB. JudahC. Aram (Syria)D. Assyria

10. From what disease did Naaman suffer?A. CancerB. The fluC. BlindnessD. Leprosy

11. To whom did Naaman go to get healed?A. ElijahB. GehaziC. BaruchD. Elisha

12. What did Elisha tell him to do to get healed?A. To climb Mt. SinaiB. To fight the AssyriansC. To wash seven times in the Jordan RiverD. To pray three times

13. At first Naaman refused. Who changed his mind?A. His servantsB. GehaziC. ElishaD. The king

14. What happened after Naaman washed inthe Jordan River?

A. NothingB. His servants laughedC. He was healedD. Elisha told him he needed faith


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15. Elisha didn't accept Naaman’s gifts, but who secretly accepted them?A. GehaziB. BaruchC. ElijahD. Naaman’s servants

16. What was his punishment?A. Naaman killed himB. He was struck blindC. He could no longer walkD. He got Naaman’s disease

Read 2 Kings 617. How did Elisha get back an ax blade that fell into the river?

A. He made the ax blade floatB. It was lost foreverC. He reached into the water and grabbed itD. He dove in and found it

Read 2 Kings 818. Who anointed Hazel king of Aram (Syria)?

A. ElijahB. ElishaC. GehezaiD. A man from the group of prophets

Read 2 Kings 919. Who anointed Jehu king of Israel?

A. ElijahB. ElishaC. GehezaiD. A man from the group of prophets

Read 2 Kings 1320. Even though the people of Israel turned away from God to worship idols, why

didn't God destroy Israel?A. God remembered His promise to AbrahamB. God felt concerned about the people of IsraelC. God is patientD. All the above (A, B, and C)

Read 2 Kings 1721. Which nation conquered Israel?

A. AssyriaB. BabylonC. SyriaD. Egypt


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Read 2 Kings 1922. When Assyria threatened Judah, to what prophet did King Hezekiah go?

A. ElishaB. IsaiahC. JeremiahD. Amos

23. How many Assyrians did the angel of the Lord kill?A. 10,500B. 70,000C. 100,000D. 185,000

Read 2 Kings 2024. Hezekiah was near death, but God extended his life for how many years?

A. 3B. 5C. 15D. 23

25. Hezekiah asked for what sign from God?A. That the sundial would topple overB. That the shadow on the sundial would go forward ten steps (degrees)C. That the shadow on the sundial would go back ten steps (degrees)D. That there would be no shadow on the sundial

26. Hezekiah showed all his treasures to men from what country?A. AssyriaB. BabylonC. EgyptD. Moab

Read 2 Kings 2227. How old was Josiah when he became king?

A. 5B. 8C. 24D. 30

28. As workers were repairing the temple, what did the High Priest find?A. The lost treasuryB. A dead bodyC. The Ark of the CovenantD. The book (scroll) of the Law


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Read 2 Kings 2429. What Babylonian king captured Jerusalem?

A. NebuchadnezzarB. CyrusC. DariusD. Nebuzaradan

Read 2 Kings 2530. Who was the last king of Israel?

A. NebuchadnezzarB. ZedekiahC. HezekiahD. Jehoiakim

31. Some people killed Gedaliah, the governor, and fled to where?A. BabylonB. EgyptC. EdomD. Syria

Discussion QuestionRead 2 Kings 19:14-1932. What reasons did Hezekiah tell God that God should protect Jerusalem from

the Assyrian Army?

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LESSON 20

Read Ezra 11. What king allowed the Jews to return to their homeland?

A. NebuchadnezzarB. SaulC. CyrusD. Ezra

2. The king told the Jews to go Jerusalem and build what?A. A monument in his honorB. The Lord's templeC. A stadiumD. The court house

Read Ezra 33. Who led the building project?

A. Zerubbabel and the priest JeshuaB. Ezra and NehemiahC. Haggai and ZechariahD. David and Goliath

Read Ezra 44. What king ordered the Jews to stop building?

A. ZerubbabelB. CyrusC. XerxesD. Artaxerxes

Read Ezra 55. What two prophets told the people to build the temple?

A. Ezra and NehemiahB. Hosea and MicahC. Haggai and ZechariahD. Zephaniah and Joel

6. Who was the leader of the Jewish people?A. ZechariahB. CyrusC. DanielD. Zerubbabel


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Read Ezra 67. What king gave permission to the Jews to continue building the temple?

A. DariusB. NebuchadnezzarC. EcbatanaD. Shethar-Bozenai

Read Ezra 78. What was Ezra’s profession(job)?

A. SoldierB. KingC. Teacher (or Scribe)D. Shepherd

Read Ezra 99. What did the people do that greatly upset Ezra?

A. Jewish men married women from other countries and religionsB. They worshipped idolsC. They burned the book of the lawD. They cursed Ezra

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Read Nehemiah 110. Nehemiah served the king in what city? (Find that city on a Bible map.)

A. BabylonB. ShushanC. SusaD. Damascus

11. What was Nehemiah’s job?A. SoldierB. PriestC. The king's horse trainerD. The king's wine taster

Read Nehemiah 212. What king did Nehemiah serve?

A. ArtaxerxesB. XerxesC. CyrusD. David


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13. What did Nehemiah ask from the king?A. Higher wagesB. A white horseC. A better jobD. Permission to go to Jerusalem

14. What part of Jerusalem did Nehemiahsecretly inspect during the night?

A. The templeB. The city wallsC. The city water supply (wells)D. The south side

15. Who was against Nehemiah?A. EzraB. EzekielC. SanballatD. Daniel

Read Nehemiah 516. Nehemiah protected whom?

A. The city officialsB. The poor peopleC. The priestsD. The builders

Read Nehemiah 617. How long did it take to finish building Jerusalem’s wall?

A. 25 daysB. 52 daysC. 91 daysD. 13 months

Read Nehemiah 818. Ezra read to the people what?

A. The Law of MosesB. The Sermon on the MountC. The Apostle's CreedD. The king's decree

19. Who helped Ezra teach the people?A. ZerubbabelB. PriestsC. LevitesD. The king's representatives


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Read Nehemiah 920. How did the people respond to Ezra's teaching?

A. They became angryB. They became bored and fell asleepC. They couldn't hear Ezra well enough so they didn't understandD. They confessed their sins to God

Discussion QuestionRead Nehemiah 8:1-1021. Why do we need to study and learn the Bible, as the people of Israel did in

Ezra and Nehemiah's time?

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LESSON 21

Read Esther 11. Who was king during Esther’s time?

A. CyrusB. DariusC. XerxesD. Ahasuerus

2. Where was his capital city?A. DamascusB. JerusalemC. ShushanD. Susa

3. Who was the queen?A. RuthB. RachelC. DrusillaD. Vashti

4. The king removed the queen. Why?A. She refused to leave the roomB. She refused to come to himC. She refused to stop talkingD. She refused to go to bed with him

Read Esther 25. Whom did the king choose to become his new queen?

A. MordecaiB. EstherC. ShebaD. Vashti

6. What was her Jewish name?A. HannahB. HadassahC. HagarD. Haran

7. Who had raised Esther?A. HamanB. AhasuerusC. VashtiD. Mordecai


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8. What his relation to Esther?A. FatherB. CousinC. UncleD. Friend

9. Who learned about a secret plan to kill the king?A. HamanB. MordecaiC. EstherD. Vashti

10. Whom did he tell about that secret plan?A. EstherB. HamanC. AhasuerusD. Vashti

Read Esther 311. What did the king do to Haman?

A. The king gave Haman a job that had high honorB. The king fired HamanC. The king sent Haman to IsraelD. The king told his guards to watch out

for Haman

12. Who refused to bow to Haman?A. EstherB. VashtiC. AriochD. Mordecai

13. Haman planned to kill what group of people?A. PersiansB. JewsC. SyriansD. Samaritans

Read Esther 414. Before an visitor could see the king, the

king had to hold out what?A. His handB. His crownC. His robeD. His scepter (gold rod)


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15. Who said, “If I have to die, I will die”?A. VashtiB. EstherC. HamanD. Mordecai

Read Esther 516. Whom did Esther invite to her big dinner?

A. The royal courtB. Haman and MordecaiC. Vashti and HamanD. The King and Haman

17. During dinner, Esther asked the king to do what?A. Give Mordecai a better jobB. Come again to dinner tomorrowC. Stop killing the JewsD. Fire Haman

18. What did Haman plan to do to Mordecai?A. Thank himB. Kill himC. Ignore himD. Fire him

Read Esther 619. Why did the king give honor on Mordecai?

A. For being Esther’s cousinB. For fighting bravelyC. For saving the king's lifeD. For showing the king how to save money

20. Who paraded Mordecai through the streets in honor?A. XerxesB HamanC. EstherD. Ezra

Read Esther 721. At the next dinner, Esther asked the king

to do what?A. To sit near the kingB. To give Haman more honorC. To give Mordecai a better jobD. To save the Jews from being killed


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22. What happened to Haman?A. He was promotedB. He was exiledC. He was killedD. He was imprisoned

Read Esther 823. Who got Haman’s job?

A. MordecaiB. EstherC. ZereshD. Xerxes

Read Esther 924. What happened to the Jews on the day they were supposed to be killed?

A. NothingB. The Jews were killedC. The Jews were imprisonedD. The Jews defended themselves

25. Mordecai established a Jewish holiday that celebrates because the Jews weresaved from Haman's evil plan. What is the name of that holiday?

A. HanukkahB. PurimC. EasterD. Christmas

Discussion QuestionRead Esther 4:1426. Mordecai gave Esther wise advice. How does his advice help us today?

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LESSON 22

Read Job 11. Where did Job live?

A. UrB. UzC. UriahD. Urim

2. On the day that the angels ("sons") of God came to the Lord. Who else came?A. JobB. SatanC. BildadD. Chaldeans

3. God allowed Satan to take the things that Job owned, but God didn't permitSatan to touch what?

A. Job's childrenB. Job's animalsC. Job's servantsD. Job himself

4. Job lost his children, camels, sheep, oxen,and donkeys in how many days?

A. 1B. 3C. 8D. 12

Read Job 25. God allowed Satan to make Job sick, but God didn't permit Satan to do what?

A. Tempt JobB. Give Job bad dreamsC. Make Job curse GodD. Kill Job

6. What did Job have all over his body?A. Flies and gnatsB. Painful sores and boilsC. LeprosyD. Bruises


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7. Who advised Job to speak against God -- “curse God and die”?A. SatanB. Job's sonC. ElihuD. Job's wife

8. Who were Job’s three friends?A. Elihu, Samuel, and JehuB. Eliphaz, Bildad, and ZopharC. Eliphaz, Elihu, and BildadD. Baalam, Zophar, and Amos

9. When Job’s friends came to visit, no one spoke for how many days?A. 1B. 3C. 7D. 10

Read Job 1910. Whom did Job blame for his problems?

A. HimselfB. GodB. SatanD. Fate

11. Whom did Job to trust to save him?A. HimselfB. GodB. SatanD. His friends

Read Job 2212. Whom did Job's friends blame for his problems?

A. GodB. SatanC. JobD. Fate

Read Job 3813. The Lord answered Job out of what?

A. FireB. EarthquakeC. CloudD. Whirlwind storm


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Read Job 4214. What did God think about the advice that Job's friends gave him?

A. They were rightB. They were wrongC. They said some good thingsD. They conflicted with each other

15. God wanted Job to pray for whom?A. His three friendsB. His wifeC. ElihuD. The Chaldeans

16. The Lord gave Job how much more thanhe had before? (Compare chapter 1 withchapter 42.)

A. Half as muchB. Twice as muchC. Ten times moreD. Twenty times more

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PsalmsRead the titles on the first 30 Psalms.

17. Who wrote most of the Psalms?A. SamuelB. DavidC. EliD. Solomon

18. Which Psalm begins "The Lord is my Shepherd..."?A. Psalms 100B. It is not in PsalmsC. Psalms 2D. Psalms 23

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Read Proverbs 119. Who wrote the book of Proverbs?

A. DavidB. SolomonC. EzekielD. Rehoboam


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20. If we ignore wisdom, what will we get?A. FunB. RichC. TroubleD. Nothing

Read Proverbs 9:1021. If we want to become wise, we must begin by having what?

A. A curious mindB. Respect for the LordC. A lot of questionsD. Good advice

Read Proverbs 14:1222. "There is a way that may seem right to man. But in the end it leads to______"

A. SuccessB. LifeC. DeathD. Wisdom

Read Proverbs 15:123. “A ________ answer turns anger away.”

A. GentleB. WiseC. RightD. Funny

Read Proverbs 31:124. Who wrote the last chapter of Proverbs?

A. LemuelB. RehoboamC. SamuelD. Eli

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Read Ecclesiastes 1:1-225. Who wrote the book of Ecclesiastes?

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26. What sentence is often repeated in Ecclesiastes?A. Praise the Lord!B. Beware of false prophets!C. Obey the law!D. Meaningless!

Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-827. "There's a ____________ for everything that is done on earth."

A. ReasonB. TimeC. PlanD. God

Read Ecclesiastes 1228. What one important thing you must do all through our life, from the time we

are young until we die?A. Remember your creatorB. Learn as much as you canC. Eat healthy foodsD. Exercise every day

Discussion QuestionsRead Job 19:25-2729. Job expected to see his Redeemer, when? How?

30. Who is that Redeemer?

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LESSON 23

Read Isaiah 1:181. "Even though your sins are bright red, they will be ___________"

A. black as coalB. white as snowC. fully punishedD. never removed

Read Isaiah 2:42. “They will hammer their swords into ____________"

A. SpearsB. DustC. KnivesD. Plows

Read Isaiah 6:1-83. Isaiah saw God on the throne in the year _____________ died.

A. UzziahB. SolomonC. JothamD. Nebuchadnezzar

4. How many wings did each of the seraphs (angels) have?A. 2B. 4C. 6D. 8

5. Why did Isaiah feel like God would destroy him?A. Isaiah knew that he was a sinner but God is holyB. God was in a very bad mood that dayC. Isaiah said something rude to GodD. The angels warned Isaiah that something like that could happen

6. When God asked "Who will go for us?", what did Isaiah answer?A. "Send Your angels."B. "Send the Messiah."C. "Here I am. Send me!"D. "Go Yourself!"


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Read Isaiah 7:147. "The virgin is going to have a baby. She will give birth to a son. And he will be

called _____________"A. ImmanuelB. ChristC. MessiahD. Isaiah

Read Isaiah 8:38. Who was Isaiah’s son?

A. ZebulunB. ZechariahC. Maher-shalal-hash-bazD. Amoz

Read Isaiah 539. Isaiah 53 is a prophecy that describes Christ’s __________.

A. BirthB. TeachingC. SufferingsD. Miracles

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Read Jeremiah 1:4-1010. When did God chose Jeremiah to be His prophet?

A. Jeremiah was 12 years oldB. Jeremiah had finished seminaryC. Jeremiah volunteeredD. Before Jeremiah was born

11. What was Jeremiah's excuse for refusing to serve the Lord?A. "I am too old"B. "I am only a child" (too young)C. "I am too busy"D. "I am too sinful"

Read Jeremiah 21:3-912. Whom did God send to attack Israel?

A. Nebuchadnezzar, king of BabylonB. Sennacherib, king of AssyriaC. Zedekiah, king of JudahD. Pharaoh, king of Egypt


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13. Jeremiah told the people that they would live by doing what?A. FightingB. HidingC. Giving upD. Running away

Read Jeremiah 25:1114. Jeremiah said that Israel would be captives in Babylon for how long?

(Find Babylon on a Bible map.)A. 2 yearsB. 7 yearsC. 12 yearsD. 70 years

Read Jeremiah 31:31-3415. The Lord said, "I will make a _____________ with the people of Israel."

A. New CommandmentB. New CovenantC. New DealD. Special Exception

16. "I will not ____________ their sins anymore."A. ForgiveB. TolerateC. IgnoreD. Remember

Read Jeremiah 36:1-417. Who wrote for Jeremiah, as Jeremiah spoke?

A. BarakB. BalaamC. BaruchD. Baal

Read Jeremiah 36:21-2618. What did King Jehoiakim do with the scroll?

A. He read itB. He ate itC. He ordered that Levites read it to all the peopleD. He burned it up

Read Jeremiah 38:1-1319. Who saved Jeremiah's life?

A. ZedekiahB. GedaliahC. Ebed-MelechD. Malkijah


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Read Jeremiah 43:6-720. Jewish leaders forced Jeremiah to go to what country?

A. BabylonB. SyriaC. PersiaD. Egypt

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Read Ezekiel 1:1-321. Ezekiel saw visions where?

A. In JerusalemB. In BabylonC. In EgyptD. In Susa

22. What was Ezekiel’s profession (job)?A. TeacherB. KingC. PriestD. Shepherd

Read Ezekiel 3:1-223. God called Ezekiel by what title (name)?

A. Son of BuziB. Son of GodC. Son of DavidD. Son of man

24. God told Ezekiel to do what with a scroll?A. Read itB. Write itC. Burn itD. Eat it

Read Ezekiel 37:1-1425. The Lord brought Ezekiel to a valley full of what?

A. WheatB. BonesC. LocustsD. Rivers

Discussion QuestionsRead Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:18-2526. Who is Immanuel?

27. What does the name "Immanuel" mean?

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LESSON 24

Read Daniel 11. What king took Daniel to Babylon?

A. JosiahB. DavidC. ZedekiahD. Nebuchadnezzar

2. The king gave Daniel what new name?A. AdamB. BelteshazzarC. BaruchD. Belshazzar

3. The king gave Daniel’s friends, Hananiah,Mishael, and Azariah, what new names?

A. Eliphaz, Bildad, and ZopharB. Jacob, Esau, and AsaC. Elihu, Bildad, and JaelD. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego

4. Daniel and his friends felt that they could not do what?A. Eat the king's foodB. Study the Babylonian religionC. Speak the Babylonian languageD. Only eat vegetables

Read Daniel 25. The king dreamed of a statue that had a head was made of what?

A. SilverB. Bronze (or brass)C. IronD. Gold

6. The statue in the dream had a chest and arms made of what?A. Bronze (or brass)B. SilverC. GoldD. Iron

7. The statue in the dream had a stomach (belly) made of what?A. GoldB. IronC. SilverD. Bronze (or brass)


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8. The statue in the dream had legs made of what?A. SilverB. IronC. SilverD. Bronze (or brass)

9. The statue in the dream had feet made of what?A. Bronze (or brass)B. Zinc and CopperC. Silver and GoldD. Iron and Clay

10. What broke the statue?A. An earthquakeB. A stoneC. FireD. A whirlwind

11. The head of the statue represents (means) whom?A. NebuchadnezzarB. DanielC. DavidD. Christ

12. The large stone represents (means) whom?A. NebuchadnezzarB. DanielC. DavidD. Christ

Read Daniel 313. What did Nebuchadnezzar’s set up in Dura?

A. A palaceB. A towerC. A statueD. A prison

14. When the music started, the people were supposed to do what?A. DanceB. SingC. Bow down to the statueD. Hide

15. Who didn’t obey the king's command?A. ShadrachB. MeshachC. AbednegoD. All of the above (A, B, and C)


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16. What happened to the people that didn't obey the king's command?A. They were killedB. They were put in prisonC. They were promoted to better jobsD. They were thrown into the fiery furnace

17. What happened to the guards?A. The king killed themB. The fire killed themC. They fell into the furnaceD. They were promoted

18. How many people did the king see alive inthe furnace?

A. NoneB. 3C. 4D. 12

19. What did the king tell Shadrach, Meshach,and Abednego to do?

A. To fan themselvesB. To come out of the furnaceC. To stay in the furnaceD. To pray to his god

20. What did king do to them after they came out?A. Put them in prisonB. Threw them into the lions’ denC. Fired themD. Honored them with more important jobs

Read Daniel 421. The tree in Nebuchadnezzar's dream represents (means) whom?

A. NebuchadnezzarB. DanielC. DavidD. Christ

Read Daniel 522. Who saw the handwriting on the wall?

A. NebuchadnezzarB. BelshazzarC. CyrusD. Darius


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23. Who interpreted the handwriting on the wall?A. ShadrachB. DanielC. CryusD. Belshazzar

24. What happened to Belshazzar that night?A. He was killedB. He was imprisonedC. He was exiledD. He fled to Egypt

25. Who was the next king after Belshazzar?A. DariusB. DanielC. NebuchadnezzarD. Josiah

Read Daniel 626. Why did the king throw Daniel into the

lions’ den?A. For murderB. For prayingC. For treasonD. For stealing

27. Who had shut the lions’ mouths?A. DanielB. The kingC. MeshachD. An angel

28. What happened to Daniel’s accusers?A. They were exiledB. They were thrown into the lions’ denC. They ran away to SyriaD. They were fired

Discussion QuestionRead Question #4 in this lesson again29. How did Daniel and his friends solve their problem?

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LESSON 25

Read Hosea 11. Who was Hosea’s wife?

A. EstherB. HananiC. ShebaD. Gomer

Read Hosea 32. What problem did Hosea have with his wife?

A. She drank too muchB. She spent too much moneyC. She committed adulteryD. She had a bad temper

3. Hosea's experience with his wife teaches us what?A. God's experience with IsraelB. How to restore a broken marriageC. Be careful whom we marryE. Don't judge other people

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Read Joel 1:1 - 44. The prophet Joel predicted what as God's judgment on Israel?

A. A hail stormB. FloodC. LocustsD. War

Read Joel 2:12 - 145. What should the people do to change their situation?

A. Tear their clothes to show how sad they areB. Let their hearts be broken -- grieve about their sinsC. Offer more sacrificesD. Nothing -- It was too late to change God's mind

Read Joel 2:28 - 296. God promised to send what?

A. RainB. Plenty of cropsC. The MessiahD. The Holy Spirit

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Read Amos 1:17. What was Amos’ job?

A. BakerB. ScribeC. ShepherdD. Craftsman

Read Amos 8:118. Amos said a time would come when people be hungry for what?

A. The joy of the LordB. BreadC. MeatD. A message from God

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Read Obadiah 1:19. The theme of Obadiah is God's judgment against what country?

(Note: This a different Obadiah than you read about in Lesson 18.)A. IsraelB. JudahC. BabylonD. Edom

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Read Jonah 110. God told Jonah to go to what city? (Find that city on a Bible map.)

A. JerusalemB. NinevehC. DamascusD. Samaria

11. But Jonah decided to go where?A. NinevehB. TarshishC. JerichoD. Jerusalem

12. Jonah got on a ship in what city?(Find that city on a Bible map.)A. NinevehB. JoppaC. BethlehemD. Jericho


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13. How did the sailors find the reason for the storm?A. They looked at the starsB. They looked at the sunC. The read the BibleD. They cast lots

14. What did the sailors do with Jonah?A. Threw him overboard into the seaB. Put him in the hold of the shipC. Put him in the lifeboatD. Strangled him

15. What swallowed Jonah?A. A great fishB. The wavesC. An octopusD. A great white shark

16. How long was Jonah in that animal?A. One dayB. Three daysC. Seven daysD. Ten days

Read Jonah 217. How did Jonah get out of that animal?

A. He swam outB. The fish vomited him outC. The sailor came in and got himD. He did not get out

Read Jonah 318. Jonah preached, "In ______ days Nineveh will be destroyed."

A. 40B. 120C. ManyD. The Last

19. What did the people of Nineveh do?A. They got ready for warB. They fasted and prayed to the LordC. They prayed to their idolsD. They laughed at Jonah


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20. Did God do as Jonah predicted?A. PartiallyB. Yes, but God waited longer to give the people of Nineveh more timeC. CompletelyD. No

Read Jonah 421. Why was Jonah angry at God?

A. Jonah didn't like preaching God's WordB. Jonah didn't want God to forgive the peopleC. Jonah wanted to go homeD. The people of Nineveh didn't listen to Jonah

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Read Micah 5:222. God said that Christ would be born where?

A. JerusalemB. JerichoC. BethlehemD. Shiloh

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Read Nahum 123. Nahum said that God would destroy what city?

A. DamascusB. BabylonC. NinevehD. Jerusalem

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Read Habakkuk 124. God told Habakkuk that He would send what nation to punish Israel?

A. ChaldeansB. RomansC. EgyptiansD. Babylonians

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Read Haggai 1:1-825. The Lord told the people to continue building what?

A. The walls of JerusalemB. Their housesC. Their businessesD. The temple

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Read Zechariah 9:926. God told the people of Jerusalem that the King (Christ) will enter the city riding

what?A. A donkeyB. A horseC. A wagonD. A chariot

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Read Malachi 3:6 - 1227. God told the people that they had robbed from Him how?

A. Not honoring their parentsB. Not paying their tithes and offeringsC. Not offering their sacrificesD. Not keeping the Sabbath holy

Discussion QuestionsRead Malachi 3:128. Who is the messenger that would prepare the way for the Lord's coming?

(Hint: see Matthew 11:7-10)

Read Malachi 4:5-6 (The last two verses of the Old Testament)29. Who is "Elijah" that God said He will send to Israel?

(Hint: See Luke 1:11-17 and Matthew 11:14.)

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