Friday, September 16, 2011

Josiah: Death of a King (II Chronicles 35)

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Whose army killed King Josiah on the plain of Megiddo? The army of Pharaoh Neco of Egypt (II Chronicles 35:20-24) Josiah was a religious re...
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Priests: Born or Made? (Numbers 3)

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Out of the twelve tribes, which one was consecrated to the temple service? The tribe of Levi (Numbers 3:6-8) In the Old Testament, the desc...
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Gospel Thesis (John 20:31)

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According to John 20:31, what is John’s stated purpose in writing the Gospel? “That you might believe in Jesus Christ and have life through ...
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Gamaliel the Teacher (Acts 22:3)

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Who was Paul’s teacher? Gamaliel (Acts 22:3) Paul is one of the most controversial figures in Christianity yet even his biggest detractors ...
Monday, September 12, 2011

Pharaoh’s “Hard” Heart (Exodus 11:10)

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Whose heart was hardened by God? Pharaoh’s (Exodus 11:10) The book of Exodus is known for Moses liberating the Israelites from slavery in E...
Friday, September 9, 2011

Hezekiah’s Reprieve (II Kings 20:6)

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Whose life was lengthened by fifteen years because he prayed? King Hezekiah (II Kings 20:6) As his nation was under siege from Assyria, Hez...
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Thursday, September 8, 2011

10 Commandments, 2 Places (Ex. 20 & Deut. 5)

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In which two Old Testament books are the Ten Commandments recorded? Exodus (20:1-17) and Deuteronomy (5:1-21) The Ten Commandments, or Deca...
Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Jesus of Nazareth in Nazareth (Luke 4:17)

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Which prophet did Jesus quote when He first proclaimed His ministry in the synagogue of Nazareth? Isaiah (Luke 4:17) Though each Synoptic g...
Tuesday, September 6, 2011

The King is Dead (I Chronicles 10:12)

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How long did the men of Jabesh-gilead fast after Saul’s death? Seven days (I Chronicles 10:12) Israel’s first king, Saul, and three of his ...
Monday, September 5, 2011

Marry Gomer, Feel God’s Pain (Hosea 1:3)

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Who married Gomer, daughter of Diblaim? Hosea Hosea was among the first writing prophets and the book bearing his name is the first of the ...
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Friday, September 2, 2011

Lydia: Purple Peddler (Acts 16:14)

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What was Lydia’s occupation? Seller of purple goods (Acts 16:14). On his second missionary journey, Paul had a vision of a man from Macedon...
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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Spare Rib or Better Half? (Genesis 2:22)

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From what did God create woman? Out of the rib of Adam (Genesis 2:22). The creation of woman is one of the most well known Bible stories. A...
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Pursuing Perfection (Matthew 5:48)

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Complete: “Be ye perfect as your ________________ is perfect.” Father in heaven (Matthew 5:48). After advising his followers to turn the ot...
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

The Perfect Crime? (Genesis 37:31)

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Whose coat was dipped in blood? Joseph’s (Genesis 37:31). Jacob bestowed a special garment to his son, Joseph, which represented his statu...
Monday, August 29, 2011

Asa & Mary Baker Eddy (I Kings 15:24)

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Who was Jehoshaphat’s father? King Asa. Jehoshaphat’s father, Asa, was king of Judah (I Kings 15:8-24; II Chronicles 14:1-16:14). The civil...
Friday, August 26, 2011

Haggai: The Time is Now (Haggai 1:1)

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To what governor did Haggai prophesy? Zerubabbel (Haggai 1:1) Haggai prophesied from Jerusalem in 520 BCE. His work is canonized as one of ...
Thursday, August 25, 2011

Elisha and the Killer Bears (II Kings 2:24)

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What happened to children who made fun of Elisha’s bald head? Bears ate them (II Kings 2:24) Elisha was involved in a graphic incident at B...
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

The Perfect Gift (II Corinthians 9:15)

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Who wrote “Thanks be to God for His inexpressible gift”? Paul (II Corinthians 9:15) While exhorting the Corinthians to fulfill their promis...