Bible Mastery Profeciency Indicator Missed Questions

Pentateuch Missed Questions:

A leadership farewell message creating hope and challenging faith is captured in, "Be strong and have courage. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you. He will never leave your nor forsake you." This was given by,

The following points out a focus of God's character which is still dominant today in Jewish theology. "Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." It comes from,

"I am about to die. But God will surely come to your aid and take you up out of this land to the land he promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. ...God will surely come to your aid, and then you must carry my bones up from this place." This great leadership faith act was done by which leader.

This admonition taken from what book was given to direct the course of leadership but rarely was heeded. "It (a copy of the law) is to be with him, and he is to read it all the days of his life so that he may learn to fear the Lord his God and follow carefully all the words of this law and these decrees and not consider himself better than his brothers and turn from the law to the right or to the left. Then he and his descendants will reign a long time over his kingdom in Israel."

That God's character was essentially that of holiness is the focus of this verse. "Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: 'You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.' " It's in,

The two books which record the law (10 commandments) that Moses was given by God. Mark the correct two.

Two books used to stimulate worship to God.

Where would you go (one book) for God's instructions for building the tabernacle "after the pattern?"

Historical Books Missed Questions:

"For the sake of his great name the Lord will not reject his people, because the Lord was pleased to make you his own. As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. I will teach you the way that is good and right." This highlights a ministry responsibility that all leaders should have. It was spoken by and modeled by,

Which two books treat in detail David's rise as King, the consolidation of the kingdom of Judah and Israel into one, and the story of David as King. Mark all correct answers.

Which of the following Old Testament books mention Satan by the name "Satan" as interfering in human affairs? Mark any correct answers.

This judge who accomplished a mighty deliverance through a select few finished poorly, being tempted by finances and eventually idolatry.

This seer ministered almost exclusively at the court of David and served also as a recorder of history, an important function which passed on heritage from generation to generation.

This prophet illustrates the important prophetic characteristic of standing alone on convictions even though other religious leaders and prophets disagree. His stand against majority counsel in the time of Ahab and Jehosophat was rejected and he was punished for it.

Poetical Books Missed Questions:

"The one going out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will soon return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him," predicts the nearness of God's deliverance to his people in captivity. It occurs in,

This practical warning occurs in what book. "When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, the hearts of the people are filled with plans to do evil."

"I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be stopped," highlights the response of a person who has recognized that God's hand has sovereignly been overseeing some difficult processing in his life. This famous quote comes from,

This reflection points out the sovereignty of God and God's testing. It occurs in a historical reflection in what book? "But he sent a man before them--Joseph, sold as a slave. They bruised his feet with shackles, he was put in irons, till what he foretold came to pass, till the word of the Lord proved him true."

This warning about coercing God in prayer occurs in a historical reflection in which book. "So he answered their request, but sent leanness to their souls."

"Come glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together," indicates the ultimate end of one leader's ambition. It occurs in,

A major guidance principle occurs in the following taken from what book? "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

Two books used to stimulate worship to God.

Which two of the following books contain major treatment on suffering and teach how a follower of God should understand about it and respond to it

Which three of the following books in the Old Testament would probably be of the most use in helping you to learn about God-- His nature, and some attributes treated abstractly, conceptually, or philosophically.

Which of the following Old Testament books mention Satan by the name "Satan" as interfering in human affairs? Mark any correct answers.

Prophetical Books Missed Questions:

This response by God was meant to encourage a leader in God's sovereign and just action even though his times did not look as if God was sovereignly working. "Look around at the nations and watch--and be amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you will find hard to believe, even after I have told you so." The leader was,

This prophetic passage given to a perplexed prophet gives the ultimate end of God's justice. "For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, like the waters cover the sea." It occurs in,

This great response climaxes a period of searching by a great leader and expresses his satisfaction with God's answer. "Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, and the olive crop fails and the fields produce little or no food, even if there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights." It occurs in,

This negative ironical warning is probably one of the most well known verses from what book? "Be happy, O young man, while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but know that for all these things God will bring you to judgment."

One of the bright spots in an otherwise bleak book occurs in this affirmation statement. "But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots deep under the stream. Such a tree does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit."

This comment by God in a prophecy indicates how crisis times are times for leadership emergence. "I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before me on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found none." It occurs in,

God challenges. "Then I will go back to my place until they admit their guilt. And they will seek my face; in their misery they will earnestly seek me." His people respond, "Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds." This passage giving insight in our response to problems occurs in,

A most famous quote from this book is, "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come one who will rule over Israel, whose beginnings were told in ancient times."

A leadership admonition against materialism was given in this quote from what book? "Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your plush houses, while my house remains a ruin?"

The 5 times repeated use of the phrase, the Day of the Lord, in this prophetic book signals the major contribution of this book which is an explanation of that phrase. It shows that the Day of the Lord is now and is yet to come in its fullest. God's judgment in present events and events yet to come highlight his call to repentance.

A book which shows that God's judgment on Edom will come through allies, is deserved and is part of His overall justice.

A major prophetical book usually attributed to a well educated man whose ministry was dominantly to the southern kingdom during the times of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah.

Which of these are among the three books which give details of life during the exile or prophetical messages to those in the exile. Mark all correct answers.

A lengthy book which first prophetically warns about the fate of the southern kingdom and its impending fall if repentance is not forthcoming suddenly reverses its message and then spends the rest of the book giving a future hope to those who fell.

A small prophetical book which can not be placed with certitude, time wise, but which contains a message which is timeless and can be abstracted to show that the day of the Lord is being revealed in the acts of God upon our lives, is intended to bring us to repentance and acceptance of God's grace, and will bring ultimate and final judgment and justice. Locusts are used probably both literally and figuratively to picture the judgment.

The message of this book was given by a lay leader, a shepherd turned prophet, whose corrective message in times of prosperity, was given to the northern Kingdom of Israel but also involved surrounding nations. His message could be abstracted to state that God's judgment is universal, just, and certain.

This Old Testament book uses the characteristic phrase son of man numerous times--a phrase later used by Jesus to refer to himself.

This post-exilic (occurring after the return to the land) book urges the few who had returned to rebuild the temple. If they would renew themselves with God and respond by trusting Him and being obedient in building the temple they could expect peace and prosperity.

This apocalyptic book contains numerous visions which encourage the restoration of Jerusalem, the rebuilding of the temple, and the purification of God's people along with some major messianic prophecies.

This book depicts a leader's struggle with apparent inconsistencies in God's justice. It shows that a genuine struggle of faith involves honest questioning of God and His ways, will be met by God's own explanation, and will result in a joyous acceptance by faith of that which God is doing and will do.

This book is a call to renewal some 30 or 40 years after the temple was rebuilt in Jerusalem and shows how easy it is for nominalism to creep into the practice of God's people.

Which three of the following books in the Old Testament would probably be of the most use in helping you to learn about God-- His nature, and some attributes treated abstractly, conceptually, or philosophically.

Which three books of the following gives some insight into spiritual warfare in the heavenlies?

This prophet was used to urge a reluctant remnant to build the temple. Repeatedly he admonished them to continue their work after they would become discouraged and stop.

This leader was used by God to stir up the remnant who had returned to Jerusalem after the exile to a meaningful relationship with God. This remnant had become very nominal in their relationship after 15 or so years in the land. His ministry is a warning to all leaders that they must constantly be aware of followers' tendencies toward secularism and an "outward only" relationship with God.

The Day of the Lord is a key phrase in this small Old Testament book written most likely in Josiah's reign. It is used more frequently by this prophet than any other. The explanation of this phrase is the permanent value of this book, which is,

This book shows that the day of the Lord is always near in one sense and yet somewhere in the future. The day of the Lord is a time of God's wrath bringing justice and ending in a restoration. The book exposing this concept is,

Gospels Missed Questions:

The essential nature of spiritual leadership is captured in this exhortation. "Not so with you. Instead whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave--just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many." Though phrased slightly different in essence it occurs in what two books,

One of the great responses to a faith challenge occurs in this passage. "If you can?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes." Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, "I believe; help my unbelief!" which occurs in

"The Word became flesh and dwelled among us. We beheld his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth," captures an incarnational principle under girding all of mission effort. It is found in,

A powerful motivating factor of missions in various periods of history is captured by this saying from what book? "Salvation is found in none other, for there is no other name given anywhere to people by which we must be saved."

"Stop letting your hearts be troubled. You trust in God; trust also in me," is a command of comfort revered by many through the ages. It is in,

This book presents Jesus as the Messiah King, who is rejected but will return someday to reign.

Which three books of the following would you go to in order to get explanatory teaching about the deity of Christ:

Which three of the following books help us to significantly understand more about the doctrine of God as illustrated by the Father imagery?

Where would you go (one book) to get an account of the Upper Room discourse between Jesus and his disciples just before he was crucified?

Which of the following in the New Testament mention the evil One by the names--Satan or the tempter, or the devil, or Prince of this world, the god of this age--and give insights about his operations? Mark any correct answers.

This early missionary leader is the only contemporary leader mentioned in the book to the Hebrews.

This leader was backed by Barnabas in a conflict situation with Paul. Later Paul recognized him as a useful leader.

This missionary leader was a companion of both Paul and Peter, was with Peter in his later years and is mentioned in 1 Peter.

This Gentile leader shows the importance of influence through noting history and writing it down for others. His works constitute about 25 per cent of the New Testament.

The parable of the seed growing mysteriously occurs only in this gospel. "all by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head." Which one?

Pauline Epistles Missed Questions:

"Make every effort to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman not needing to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth." This admonition to maintain a learning posture and a balanced approach toward using God's word in a ministry is given to a developing leader in what book?

One verse that leaders need to return to time and time again is the following found in what book. "Let us not become weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." This occurs in a chapter which relates the church to God's ultimate purposes and is found in,

"For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. This occurs in,

It (the grace of God) teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope--the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ." This admonition in a book describing what leadership should do in a local church situation occurs in,

One of the foundational passages dealing with the mystical union of Christ is, "For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be rendered inoperative; we should no longer be slaves to sin--because anyone who has died has been freed from sin," occurring in,

Spiritual warfare, an important leadership element, is in focus in this passage from what book. "The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to breakdown strong-holds."

Which book expresses that a clear understanding of Christ and his work and his relationship to his church will result in rejection of man-made efforts towards religious fulfillment and will form the basis for practical Christian living?

This lofty epistle teaches that the revealed wonder and ultimate purposes of the church demand a unique Christian life style.

An authoritative letter was written to a trouble shooter on an errand which pointed out that setting the church in order (what the young minister was doing) involved the appointing of qualified leaders who through sound teaching and living exhort others to practical Christian living. What was the letter?

Which three books of the following would you go to in order to get explanatory teaching about the deity of Christ:

Which three of the following books treat the doctrine of justification by faith with explanatory arguments?

Which two of the following New Testament books are mainly focused on a doctrinal explanation of the second coming of Christ?

Where would you go (one book) for the best doctrinal treatment of union life (the mystical union between believer and Christ which offers hope for victory in the believer's life)?

Which of the following chapters contain an emphasis about the nature and outworking of love in the believer's life? Mark any that are correct.

Which three of the following books help us to significantly understand more about the doctrine of God as illustrated by the Father imagery?

Where would you go (two places) to validate the certitude and authority of the Scriptures for use in the believer's life?

Which three books of the following gives some insight into spiritual warfare in the heavenlies?

Which of the following in the New Testament mention the evil One by the names--Satan or the tempter, or the devil, or Prince of this world, the god of this age--and give insights about his operations? Mark any correct answers.

This leader was trained by Paul in an apprenticeship/ on-the-job training program. He was used by Paul in several problematic situations where firm leadership was needed most notably that at Corinth and in Crete.

This church leader hosted a church in his home.

This early missionary leader is the only contemporary leader mentioned in the book to the Hebrews.

This bi-vocational pastoral leader who ministered near Colosse and Ephesus was influenced by Paul and was given a request by Paul which countered the accepted social practice of his day. We do not know his response but expect that he complied.

This practical exhortation closes out a short book otherwise dealing with a doctrinal explanation of the 2nd coming and some of the symptomatic events preceding it. "For even when we were with you, we gave you this basic principle: If a man will not work, he shall not eat." This is in,

This admonition deals with two spiritual gifts--one by implication. "Do not put out the Spirit's fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything (implying discernings of spirits). Hold on to the good." This occurs in,

This mentoring model for women is given in what book? "Then they (older women) can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one can malign the word of God."

General Epistles/Revelation Missed Questions:

This admonition to maintain a spiritual learning posture occurs in which book? "But grow in the grace, and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever."

One of the great verses showing the importance of modeling is given in the following words from what book? "Remember your former leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith."

"To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth--and not I only, but also all who know the truth--" is taken from,

False teaching can lead believers astray. Hence, this little epistle which teaches that "your knowledge of foundational Christian truth must be life-transforming knowledge though it will be denied by false teachers therefore be forewarned and counteract these negative influences by positive progress in life-knowledge.

This short book personally applies previously given truth and emphasizes that the recipients should walk in truth by both loving one another and rejecting those who deny truth.

This book counteracts false teaching. It shows that contending for the faith (basic Christian truth) involves not only recognition and rejection of ungodly influence to depart from truth, but also positive efforts to live in and learn of this truth. One can identify the counterfeit best by knowing the real.

Which two of the following books contain major treatment on suffering and teach how a follower of God should understand about it and respond to it

Which three books of the following would you go to in order to get explanatory teaching about the deity of Christ:

Which three of the following books treat the doctrine of justification by faith with explanatory arguments?

Which two of the following books mainly focus on the danger of false prophets or false teachers?

Which of the following chapters contain an emphasis about the nature and outworking of love in the believer's life? Mark any that are correct.

Where would you go (two places) to validate the certitude and authority of the Scriptures for use in the believer's life?

Which of the following in the New Testament mention the evil One by the names--Satan or the tempter, or the devil, or Prince of this world, the god of this age--and give insights about his operations? Mark any correct answers.

This missionary leader was a companion of both Paul and Peter, was with Peter in his later years and is mentioned in 1 Peter.

Diotrephes comes off as a poor Christian leader in this book. He represents an authoritarian leader who is threatened by visiting leaders. The letter warns him. It shows that true love can be confronting. This book is,