Bible Mastery Profeciency Indicator Missed Questions

Pentateuch Missed Questions:

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:

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,

"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."

"The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong unto us and unto our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law, to do them," still tests inward faith and outward response today as it did when it was given in what book?

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,

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.

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,

"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,

In looking back over a lifetime, this leader modeled for his followers in reciting these words. "Now I am about to go the way of all the earth (that is, die). You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed."

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

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 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.

His kingdom started out well in response to a prophecy from Azariah son of Oded but in his latter years he failed to trust God in a crisis with Baasha, King of Israel. Hanani the seer reproved him with a word from the Lord. This infuriated him and he went further away from God. His leadership shows that you can start well, continue well, and yet finish poorly.

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.

This king who was basically good made an alliance to help a wicked king, Ahab, and was admonished by God via the seer Jehu. He was particularly known for standing for justice in the land.

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."

The response to deep processing by God is seen in this verse which has been often claimed as a promise which vindicates God. "But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold." It was given by,

"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,

"Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart," has been a promise claimed by many. It occurs in,

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 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 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,

"If perfection could come through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the law was given to the people), why was there still need for another priest to come--one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron?" This is part of an argument pointing out the superiority of God's final revelation in Christ. This is a quote from

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."

"How deserted lies the city, once so full of people! She is like a widow, who once was great among the nations! She who was queen among the provinces has now become a slave. " This is one leader's view of the results of God's discipline upon Judah. It occurs in,

This verse often quoted out of context in order to justify some current money practices by some churches, occurs in what book. "Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it."

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,

"You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is focused on you because he trusts in you," occurs in what book,

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.

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 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 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 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.

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,

Gospels Missed Questions:

"It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it more difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God. Instead we should write to them, telling them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, and from the meat of strangled animals and from blood. For Moses has been preached in every city from the earliest times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath." This expansion marker event in Christianity occurs in,

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.' "

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

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 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:

"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,

One of the great admonitions to leadership selection is given in the following words contained in which book? "And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses give to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others."

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

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?

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 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?

Where would you go (two books) to understand the Pauline teaching on spiritual warfare with the spirit world?

Where would you go (one book) to get the fullest treatment of the Pauline view on the nature and purpose of the church?

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."

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."

"If perfection could come through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the law was given to the people), why was there still need for another priest to come--one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron?" This is part of an argument pointing out the superiority of God's final revelation in Christ. This is a quote from

"But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him, but said, 'The Lord rebuke you!' " This warning about taking lightly the spirit world 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,

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.

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 treat the doctrine of justification by faith with explanatory arguments?

Which one of the following does not contain information helpful for understanding the nature and ministry of the Holy Spirit?

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.