Bible Mastery Profeciency Indicator Missed Questions

Pentateuch Missed Questions:

A fundamental institutional principle is contained in, "For this cause a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." This passage originally occurs in which of the fol-lowing books.

The following describes a critical incident which changed the career of a great leader. "Then Moses raised his arm and struck the rock twice with his staff. Water gushed out, and the community and their livestock drank." In which book is this incident given:

"You meant it to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives," is one of the great expressions of the sovereignty of God given by which great leader

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,

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."

This verse taken from what book highlights a leadership trait frequently absent in modern Christian leadership. "Now Moses was a very humble man, showing more humility than anyone else on the face of the earth."

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?"

Where would you go in the Old Testament (three books) to see highlighted God's repeated miraculous or supernatural intervention in the affairs of non-followers to accomplish his purposes?

Historical Books Missed Questions:

A promise often claimed, at least in its intent, by leaders throughout church history is "I will give you every place where you set your foot, ..." It was first claimed by,

In a moment of crisis a leader took a public stand which included these words, "But if serving the Lord seems wrong to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." This final leadership act is recorded in,

A leadership prayer/faith challenge is seen in this example given in what book? " Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my coasts! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." And God granted his request.

The two books dealing with the time of the charismatic leaders during the period of time in which Israel was in the land but had no centralized authority are (mark both answers):

The book which contains the biographical story of the prophet/judge Samuel.

Which of these are among the six books which trace leadership during the united kingdom of Israel and the split kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Mark all correct answers.

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.

Where would you go in the Old Testament (three books) to see highlighted God's repeated miraculous or supernatural intervention in the affairs of non-followers to accomplish his purposes?

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

This judge was rejected by his family, developed paramilitary skills and later delivered Israel from the Ammonites.

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 king started out well but in his latter reign abused his privilege and power by assuming some of the priestly functions for himself when the priests would not do what he wanted. God punished him by striking him dramatically with leprosy. Again as with many others this king shows us that a leader must carefully guard his life in its latter stages or perhaps finish poorly and spoil an otherwise good testimony for the Lord.

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."

"I am my lover’s, and his desire is for me," is a statement indicating the closeness in a love relation between two people occurring in,

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."

"Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light unto my path," shows the central place of God's truth in one leader's life. It's in,

Two books used to stimulate worship to God.

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 great predictive prayer promise given in an utterly bleak moment has sustained and challenged many a leader over the years. "Call on me and I will answer you and open up to you great and unsearchable things you could not know." Its recipient was,

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 often quoted phrase, meant to encourage two leaders that their ministry would be empowered from on high, is from what book? "Not by might, nor by power but by my spirit, says the Almighty Lord, who controls spiritual armies innumerable."

This is what the Lord says, "For three sins of Judah, even for four, I will not turn back my wrath. Because they have rejected the law of the Lord and have not kept his decrees, ...I will send fire upon Judah that will consume even fortified Jerusalem." This strong word was given by a leader in which book,

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,

"We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all," is found in,

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will rise up on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint," occurs in one of the most encouraging sections in all of scripture.

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 four books which treat the problems concerning the return of Israel to the land after the exile. Mark all that are correct.

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.

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 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.

Where would you go in the Old Testament (three books) to see highlighted God's repeated miraculous or supernatural intervention in the affairs of non-followers to accomplish his purposes?

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,

This book encourages us to believe in the justice of God. Though He uses wicked nations for his purposes He still holds them accountable. Assyria is a case in point. This book predicts its utter destruction. It is,

This leader illustrates what focus means in a ministry philosophy. "For he devoted himself to the study and observance of the law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel." He was ready when the time came to use the Word effectively. He was,

Gospels Missed Questions:

This leadership selection principle is foundational. "Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest field." It occurs in what two books.

This very pointed quote of the evangelistic mandate occurs in what book. "He said to them, 'Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to all creation.' "

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

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."

What book does much to elaborate (mainly by illustration) on Christ's human nature?

Which Gospel gives the most exhaustive treatment of Christ's teaching about the 2nd coming?

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

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

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?

"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,

"The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you," is given in a book dealing with the importance of leadership in correcting a church situation. It is seen in,

"For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head having authority over every power and authority." This statement occurs in,

"We live by faith, not by sight." occurs 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."

An old timer, who knew how to persevere, wrote a book to a young trouble shooting pastor which emphasized that persevering in a God-approved ministry requires the suffering of hardships, involves the demonstration of righteous living, and necessitates the proper use of God's Word. The book was,

In his most vitriolic (strong correction) epistle Paul shows that his Gospel rests upon divine revelation, stands apart from the law, and frees believers of any salvation regulation.

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

This New Testament book adds Christian perspective to the phrase the Day of the Lord, which was introduced and taught earlier in the Old Testament in two of the minor Prophets.

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 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) to find lofty teaching on the cosmic purposes of the church?

Where would you go (one book) for the Pauline treatment of "giving" in the church?

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

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 woman was evidently a worker in the church of which Philemon was a part.

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

Each of the major contexts in this book ends with a recognition of the 2nd coming of Christ both as a warning and an encouragement. It expands on the Old Testament concept of the day of the Lord. This book is,

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."

"What good is it, my Christian friends, if a person claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can that kind of faith save that person? " occurs in,

The following statement is often used as a standard for evaluating Biblical wisdom from leaders. "But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peaceable, gentle, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere." It occurs in,

"For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death physically but made alive by the Spirit..." This occurs in,

This is the final book of a trilogy. Numerous Christian workers were frequently traveling and ministering to various churches. They needed hospitality. This book helped meet that need. It applies truth already given and points out that Christians' response of receiving Christian workers demonstrates obedience to Christian truth and should be imitated by other Christians.

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.

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

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.

This is possibly the only personal letter in the General Epistles. Written to Gaius, it captures the heartbeat of its author in this quote. "I have no greater joy then to hear than my children are walking in the truth."