Chapter V: Part II: Character and Living (2)

Describe the destruction of Jerusalem. 351 T.J.

Jeroboam

In what way did Jeroboam seek to keep the loyalty of the people? 353, 354 T.J.

Tell the story of the prophet from Judah. 354-362 T.J.

What was the prophecy of Ahijah, the prophet, concerning Jeroboam's house? 362-364 T.J.

Nadab

Describe Nadab's brief reign. 367 T.J.

Baasha

How did the house of Jeroboam come to an end? 368 T.J.

How did Baasha become king in Israel? 368 T.J.

Why was the house of Baasha condemned? 368, 369 T.J.

Elah

How did Elah differ from Baasha, his father? 370 T.J.

In what way did Elah meet his death? 370 T.J.

Zimri

How long did Zimri reign? 373 T.J.

Who was Omri and how was he made king? 373 T.J.

How did Zimri die? 373 T.J.

Omri

What new capital of the northern kingdom did Omri establish? 374 T.J.

What was the character of Omri's reign? 374 T.J.

Ahab

For what purpose did Ahab join the king of Judah? 377-381 T.J.

How did Ahab meet his death? 380, 381 T.J.

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Ahaziah

What were the evil deeds of Ahaziah? 382 T.J.

What dealings did Ahaziah have with the prophet Elijah? 382-386 T.J.

Joram

How did Joram begin his reign? 387 T.J.

Describe the expedition against Moab and its result. 388-392 T.J.

Jehu

What did Jehu do to the royal family when he came to the throne? 395-397 T.J.

Describe the destruction of the priests of Baal. 397, 398 T.J.

Jehoahaz

By what means was the kingdom of Israel almost blotted out during this reign? 399 T.J.

What were the sins of the people at this time? 399 T.J.

Joash

How did Joash retrieve the kingdom's losses? 400 T.J.

Jeroboam II

What rank does Jeroboam II take among Israel's kings? 401 T.J.

How did the country prosper under him? 401 T.J.

What prophet was associated with Jeroboam II? 401 T.J.

Zechariah

After the reign of Jeroboam II, what largely determined the succession to the throne? 402 T.J.

What word was fulfilled by Zechariah's short reign? 402, 398 T.J.

Shallum

What terminated Shallum's reign? 403 T.J.

Menahem

To what nation was Israel tributary in Menahem's reign? 404 T.J.

Pekahiah

How did Pekahiah come to the throne? 407 T.J.

How did Pekahiah fall? 407 T.J.

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Pekah

What nation invaded and overran Israel in Pekah's reign? 408 T.J.

How was Pekah's reign terminated? 408 T.J.

Hoshea

How did the capital city, Samaria, fall? 411 T.J.

What were the great sins of this people? 411-413 T.J.

Into what land were the people of Israel carried captive? 413 T.J.

Tales of the Maccabees

Who were the Maccabees, and why were they so called? 418 T.J.

What great general conquered Palestine? 418-420 T.J.

How did Antiochus try to force Greek religion and customs upon the people? 420-422 T.J.

Tell the story of the first revolt of the Maccabees 422, 423 T.J.

Tell the story of the disaster which befell the Jewish army because it would not fight on the Sabbath. 425 T.J.

What counsel did Mattathias give his sons before his death? 426, 427 T.J.

What son of Mattathias took command after his death? 428 T.J.

How did Judas win his sword? 431 T.J.

On what famous battlefield did Judas overcome his foes? 431, 432 T.J.

What stratagem did Judas use in his campaign against the Syrians? 432 T.J.

How did Judas defeat the Syrians under Lysias? 437 T.J.

How did Judas purify the temple? 438 T.J.

Describe the great army which the king brought against the Jews. 439 T.J.

How did Eleazar die for his country? 443 T.J.

How did Judas defeat Nicanor? 443, 444 T.J.

With what great empire did Judas make a treaty? 445-448 T.J.

Who took Judas' place as leader? 451 T.J.

How did Jonathan and his men escape from a superior army? 451, 452 T.J.

What large city was taken by Jonathan? 452, 453 T.J.

How did Jonathan and his captains stand against a host? 459 T.J.

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How was Jonathan caught at last by his foes? 460, 463 T.J.

Who took Jonathan's place as leader? 463 T.J.

How were the foes of Israel delayed by a snowstorm? 464-467 T.J.

How did Jonathan die? 467 T.J.

What memorial did Simon build for his valiant father and brothers? 467, 468 T.J.

With what king did Simon make a treaty? 468, 471 T.J.

What great city did Simon capture and what citadel did he take? 471, 472 T.J.

Tell the story of Israel's prosperity in the days of Simon. 475, 476 T.J.

What great captain was defeated by the sons of Simon? 479,480 T.J.

How were Simon and his sons betrayed and murdered? 481, 482 T.J.

Name two things which the Maccabees' valor secured to the spiritual life of the nation. 482 T.J.

Who was the last of the line of the Maccabees? 482 T.J.

Give the history of the collection of books called the Apocrypha. 489 T.J.

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THE LIFE OF JESUS

The Nativity

Where was Jesus born? 37 L.J.

Tell three things about the shepherds. 37 L.J.

What two signs did the angel give regarding Jesus? 37 L.J.

What was the angels' song? 38 L.J.

After the angels departed, what did the shepherds do? 38 L.J.

How did Mary treat the words of the shepherds? 38 L.J.

The Wise Men

What question did the wise men ask on reaching Jerusalem? 41 L.J.

What was the effect of the question on Herod, the king? 41 L.J.

When they saw Jesus, what three things did the wise men do? 42 L.J.

What popular stories has fancy woven about the wise men? 485 L.J.

Flight into Egypt

What was the reason for the flight into Egypt? 45 L.J.

When and why was Jesus brought back to Palestine? 46 L.J.

To what city was he taken to live? 46 L.J.

Boyhood of Jesus

To what great feast at Jerusalem was Jesus taken when he was twelve years of age? 49, 491 L.J.

What happened on the trip home? 49 L.J.

What was Jesus' answer to his mother when she found him in the temple? 49 L.J.

What was the home life of little children of Nazareth? 50 L.J.

Describe the school life of Nazareth. 50 L.J.

What glimpses of the outer world were possible to the residents of Nazareth? 50 L.J.

Describe a journey to the great feast at Jerusalem. 53 L.J.

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Baptism of Jesus

What was the great message of John the Baptist? 65, 485 L.J.

How does John the Baptist speak of the superiority of Jesus? 66 L.J.

What did John the Baptist say to the multitudes, the publicans, the soldiers? 66 L.J.

Tell the story of the baptism. 66-69 L.J.

Temptation

Where did Jesus go after his baptism? 70 L.J.

What was the first temptation? Give Jesus' answer. 70 L.J.

What fact made this temptation exceedingly keen? 70 L.J.

What was the second temptation? What did Jesus answer? 70 L.J.

What was the third temptation? 70, 73 L.J.

Give Jesus' answer. 73 L.J.

First Disciples

What reason did John the Baptist give for his coming? 74 L.J.

In what words did John the Baptist introduce Jesus? 74 L.J.

Who were the first disciples that followed Jesus? 74 L.J.

Whom did Andrew introduce to Jesus? 74, 77 L.J.

How did Philip become a disciple? 77 L.J.

Whom did Philip bring to Jesus? 77 L.J.

Find six names by which Jesus is addressed. 74-77 L.J.

How many disciples were found in two days? 74-77 L.J.

Name the great men in history who have had disciples and give the meaning of the word. What was the difference between Jesus' disciples and other like groups? 487 L.J.

First Miracle

What were the occasion and place of Jesus' first miracle? 78 L.J.

Describe the miracle. 78 L.J.

Name an important result of this miracle. 78 L.J.

At the Passover

What two classes of business men did Jesus find in the temple? 79 L.J.

Why was this called "Herod's temple"? 491 L.J.

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From Nicodemus' first sentence, what would you judge was his attitude toward Jesus and his estimate of him? 79 L.J.

What was Jesus' statement to Nicodemus and how did he explain it? 79, 80 L.J.

What does the gospel writer say of the nature and object of Divine Love? 80, 81 L.J.

Jacob's Well

What brought Jesus to Jacob's well? 82 L.J.

Why was the Samaritan woman astonished at being addressed by Jesus? 82 L.J.

What did Jesus say about living water? 82-85 L.J.

What did Jesus say about worshiping God? 85 L.J.

What were Jesus' words about himself? 86 L.J.

Describe the woman's work in the city. 86, 87 L.J.

The Good Samaritan

In the story of the Good Samaritan, what is brought out about the law of right living? 88 L.J.

How does Jesus reply to the question, "Who is my neighbor?" 88 L.J.

What three travelers met the unfortunate man by the wayside? 88 L.J.

Describe the actions of each traveler upon seeing the unfortunate man. 88-91 L.J.

Which man proved himself a neighbor? 91 L.J.

Jesus and the King's Officer

What event of Jesus' ministry had occurred previous to this time in Cana? 92 L.J.

Where was Capernaum, in relation to Cana? 24 L.J.

What words of Jesus, in regard to his departure into Galilee, bear out the proverb, "Familiarity breeds contempt"? 92 L.J.

For what purpose did the king's officer come to Jesus? 92 L.J.

By what words did Jesus test the king's officer? 92 L.J.

How was the officer's persistency and faith rewarded? 92, 93 L.J.

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Choosing the Disciples

From what occupations did Jesus choose the Apostles? 94 L.J.

For what purposes did Jesus say he appointed the Twelve? 95 L.J.

Name the twelve apostles and note some interesting facts of their lives 96, 97 L.J.

Sermon on the Mount

What are the eight characteristics of men that Jesus pronounces blessed? 105, 106 L.J.

To whom does Jesus promise the exaltation of the kingdom of heaven? 105 L.J.

To which class, the gay or the mourners, does Jesus promise blessing? 105 L.J.

To whom does Jesus promise great inheritance? 105 L.J.

Whom does Jesus promise to fill, the satisfied Pharisee, or those that are hungering after a righteousness they have not attained? 105 L.J.

To whom does Jesus promise mercy, the oppressor or the merciful? 105 L.J.

What does Jesus promise those who are pure? 105 L.J.

What is the reward for the peacemaker as opposed to the warrior? 105 L.J.

How does Jesus explain that the persecutor is far beneath his victim? 105, 106 L.J.

In what words does Jesus condemn a personal righteousness that does not exert its force upon others? 106 L.J.

What command does Jesus give concerning our light? 106 L.J.

What does Jesus say about the law? 106 L.J.

What four sins does Jesus condemn? 109, 110 L.J.

What does he command in regard to these things? 109, 110 L.J.

Why does Jesus say we should love our enemies? 110, 111 L.J.

Give Jesus' striking words about the right way to do good deeds. 111 L.J.

Explain the Jewish custom in regard to the poor that made almsgiving a virtue. 487 L.J.

How does Jesus explain the right way to pray? 111-115 L.J.

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Repeat the Golden Rule. 115 L.J.

What does Jesus say about earthly treasure? 115 L.J.

For what reasons does Jesus say we may trust God to care for us? 115, 116 L.J.

How does Jesus explain the need for deeds, not words? 116, 117 L.J.

With what dramatic story does the Sermon on the Mount close? 117, 118 L.J.

How did the multitude receive the teaching of Jesus on the Mount? 118 L.J.

The Roman Soldier's Faith

Why did the Roman captain come to Jesus? 121 L.J.

What did the captain say of Jesus' power? 121 L.J.

What were Jesus' words in reply to the captain's faith? 122 L.J.

Days of Service

Tell the story of a Sabbath day at Capernaum. 125, 126 L.J.

What did the healing of the leper lead to? 126, 127 L.J.

How did the man sick of the palsy come to Jesus to be healed? 127 L.J.

What was the controversy between Jesus and certain scribes in regard to the man sick with the palsy? 127, 128 L.J.

Tell the story of Jesus and the two blind men. 128 L.J.

From what regions did people come to Jesus to be healed? 128, 129 L.J.

Miracle at Nain

How did Jesus help the widow at Nain? 130 L.J.

What report about Jesus was the result of the miracle at Nain? 130 L.J.

The Great Teacher

Tell Jesus' story of the Sower and explain the meaning 133, 134 L.J.

To what things does Jesus liken the kingdom of God? 134, 135 L.J.

The Tempest

What happened on the sea of Galilee one night when Jesus was crossing? 136 L.J.

What did the disciples say? 136 L.J.

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What reply did Jesus make? 136 L.J.

What did Jesus say to still the storm? 136 L.J.

What happened when Jesus came to the other side of the sea? 136-140 L.J.

Jairus' Daughter

Describe Jairus' work as ruler of the synagogue 141, 487 L.J.

Why did Jairus come to Jesus? 141 L.J.

What did Jesus do in response to Jairus' request? 141, 142 L.J.

Learning to Serve

What was Jesus' method of sending out the disciples and what were his instructions to them? 143 L.J.

Feeding the Multitude

Why did Jesus call the disciples apart to rest? 144 L.J.

What two things did Jesus do for the multitude? 144, 147 L.J.

How did a little boy help? 147 L.J.

What other miraculous supplies of food
are mentioned in the Bible? 192 H.T.,
114, 123 T.J.,
175 L.J.

Why do you think Jesus was willing to satisfy the hunger of the multitude by miracle when he would not satisfy his own hunger by a miracle? 70, 144 L.J.

John the Baptist

What condition in the life of John the Baptist made him doubt Jesus? 149 L.J.

What unselfish words did John the Baptist say in regard to himself and Jesus? 150 L.J.

How did John the Baptist test Jesus? 150 L.J.

What was Jesus' reply? 153 L.J.

What great tribute did Jesus pay John the Baptist? 153 L.J.

What was the occasion of John the Baptist's murder? 154 L.J.

Bread of Life

What did Jesus say about "food that perisheth and food that abideth"? 161 L.J.

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What remark of the people showed the high regard in which the Jews held Moses? 162 L.J.

How many times in this speech did Jesus refer to himself as the Bread of Life? 161-166 L.J.

What did Jesus say about the Father's will for him? 162 L.J.

Give the substance of Jesus' reply to the murmurers. 165, 166 L.J.

Conflicts

What led to the discussion about the Sabbath? 167, 168 L.J.

What was Jesus' reply concerning the Sabbath? 168 L.J.

What did the Pharisees plot, following this conflict? 169 L.J.

Describe the event at the Pharisee's house which displeased Jesus' host? 169 L.J.

With what story did Jesus explain his treatment of sinful people? 170 L.J.

Describe the conflict about Jesus' wonderful deeds 170, 171 L.J.

Miracles

Why did the Greek woman come to Jesus? 172 L.J.

Give Jesus' words to the woman and her reply. 172 L.J.

What miracle did Jesus perform on his return from Tyre and Sidon? 175, 176 L.J.

Tell about the miracle at Bethsaida. 177 L.J.

At Caesarea Philippi

Who did various people say Jesus was? 178 L.J.

Give Peter's statement as to who Jesus was. 178 L.J.

State four prophecies Jesus made regarding himself. 178 L.J.

How did Peter show his weakness? 178 L.J.

What were the words of Jesus' rebuke to Peter? 178 L.J.

Name three conditions of discipleship given by Jesus. 178 L.J.

What further did Jesus tell the disciples about his coming fate? 179 L.J.

Transfiguration

What disciples did Jesus take with him to the summit of a high mountain? 180 L.J.

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What happened while they were there? 180 L.J.

Describe what happened when they reached the foot of the mountain 181, 182 L.J.

What did Jesus tell the disciples was the cause of their failure? 182 L.J.

Teaching the Disciples

What incident drew from Jesus a lesson about humility? 185, 186 L.J.

Give Jesus' striking statement about forgiveness. 186 L.J.

Of what part of Jesus' prayer to the disciples does the story of the Ungrateful Servant remind you? 112, 186 L.J.

What lesson did Jesus teach when he spoke of little children? 188, 189 L.J.

Teaching of Light and Freedom

Why did Jesus stay in Galilee? 190 L.J.

What did he tell his disciples to do? 190 L.J.

How did Jesus go to the feast? 190, 191 L.J.

When Jesus taught in the temple, what surprised the people? 191 L.J.

Describe the debate held by the authorities on the character of Jesus. 192, 193 L.J.

How did Nicodemus defend him? 193 L.J.

From study of the context what do you think is the meaning of Jesus' two statements: "I am the light of the world" (193 L.J.) and "Ye are the light of the world" (106 L.J.)?

What did Jesus say about the truth? 193 L.J.

When Jesus said, "The truth shall make you free," what kind of bondage did he refer to? 194 L.J.

What great trait in Abraham was lacking in those who claimed to be his descendants? 194, 195 L.J.

How did this conflict between Jesus and the Jews end? 196 L.J.

Healing the Blind Man

From which commandment did the Jews get their belief that a man suffers from the sins of his parents? 197 L.J., 202 H.T.

What connection did Job's friends think exists between suffering and sin? 195 S.A.

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How did Jesus heal the blind man? 197 L.J.

In what way were the Pharisees divided in their discussion following this healing? 198 L.J.

Upon what point did the man who was healed refuse to express an opinion? 199 L.J.

How did this grateful man show that the Pharisees' opinions were illogical? 199 L.J.

The Good Shepherd

Give the picture of a good shepherd that Jesus draws. 200 L.J.

In what words does Jesus promise safety, liberty, and sustenance to his followers? 201 L.J.

Stories of Forgiveness

Tell the story of the Lost Sheep. 202 L.J.

Tell the story of the Lost Money. 202, 203 L.J.

Tell the story of the Lost Son. 203, 204 L.J.

What did Jesus teach by these three stories? 202 L.J.

What lesson did Jesus mean to teach by the story of the Dishonest Steward? 204, 205 L.J.

What is the lesson in the story of the Rich Man and the Poor Man? 206, 207 L.J.

What is the teaching in the story of the Men who Made Excuses? 207, 208 L.J.

The Rich Young Man

What question did a rich young man ask Jesus? 211 L.J.

What claims of righteousness did the young man make? 211 L.J.

Give Jesus' words in reply. 211 L.J.

What was Jesus' statement regarding rich men? 211, 212 L.J.

What did the story of the Foolish Rich Man teach? 212 L.J.

Raising of Lazarus

For what purpose did Mary and Martha send for Jesus? 215 L.J.

When Jesus, after a delay, reached Bethany, with what news was he met? 216 L.J.

With what words did both sisters greet Jesus? 216-219 L.J.

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What effect did the raising of Lazarus have on the Jews? 220 L.J.

What two others had Jesus raised from the dead? 130, 141 L.J.

To what miracle did the Jews probably refer when they asked their question? 219, 197 L.J.

For what does Jesus thank God in his prayer? 220 L.J.

At Jericho

Tell the story of blind Bartimaeus. 221 L.J.

How did Zacchaeus come to Jesus' notice? 222 L.J.

What did Zacchaeus do to show his repentance? 222 L.J.

Supper at Bethany

When the last Passover in Jesus' life came, what inquiry did the people make one of another? 229 L.J.

Describe the scene at the supper at Bethany. 229 L.J.

What was Judas' argument? 229 L.J.

What prediction did Jesus make in regard to the fame of Mary's deed? 230 L.J.

Entry into Jerusalem

How did Jesus ride into Jerusalem? 233 L.J.

What did the multitude say? 234 L.J.

How did Jesus reply to the Pharisees' objections? 234 L.J.

How did the sight of Jerusalem affect Jesus, and why? 234 L.J.

At what other time did Jesus weep? 219, 234 L.J.

A few days later what did the Jerusalem multitude shout in regard to Jesus? 276 L.J.

Crucifixion Week

What did Jesus do on Monday of Crucifixion week? 237 L.J.

When did Jesus perform a similar work in the temple? 237, 79 L.J.

Besides cleansing the temple what other lines of activity did Jesus engage in? 237 L.J.

On Tuesday of Crucifixion week what questions were put to Jesus by his enemies? 238 L.J.

In what way did Jesus answer the questions? 238, 239 L.J.

Tell Jesus' story of the Wicked Husbandman. 238, 239 L.J.

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What question was raised about tribute money? 240 L.J.

What was Jesus' decision in regard to the paying of tribute money? 240 L.J.

What did Jesus say was the greatest commandment? 240 L.J.

How large was the widow's mite according to Jesus' estimate? Why? 243 L.J.

For what purpose did certain Greeks come to the disciples? 243 L.J.

Give the substance of Jesus' words at this time. 243, 244 L.J.

Tell the story of the Faithful Servant. 244-246 L.J.

Tell the story of the Judgment of the King. 246, 247 L.J.

How probably did Jesus spend Wednesday and Thursday of Crucifixion week? 248 L.J.

The Last Supper

Why did the enemies of Jesus not want to arrest him during the Passover feast? 248 L.J.

Describe the preparation for the Last Supper. 248, 249 L.J.

Tell Jesus' words and actions during the supper. 249 L.J.

What act of lowly service did Jesus do for his disciples? 249, 250 L.J.

What did Jesus say that troubled the disciples? 253 L.J.

What did Jesus do and say to Judas? 253 L.J.

Name four comforting promises that Jesus made in this talk with the disciples. 254-258 L.J.

What was Jesus' legacy to his disciples? 258 L.J.

In what words did Jesus, speaking of the vine, express the dependence of the disciples upon himself? 258 L.J.

To what extent did Jesus say true love will show itself? 261 L.J.

When Jesus prayed for his disciples, what two things did he say he had done? 261, 262 L.J.

For what persons did Jesus make requests? 262 L.J.

What particular petitions did Jesus make for these persons? 262, 263 L.J.

Betrayal

Where did Jesus go alter the Last Supper and for what purpose? 264 L.J.

What did Jesus say in his prayer in the garden about God's will? 264 L.J.

How did Judas betray Jesus? 267 L.J.

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Trial

What occurred in the trial before Annas? 268 L.J.

What false witness was borne against Jesus in the trial before Caiaphas? 269 L.J.

What utterance of Jesus at this trial was said to be blasphemy? 269 L.J.

Describe Peter's denial. 270 L.J.

What were the questions and answers at the Jewish court? 270, 271 L.J.

Judgment

Give the conversation of Jesus and Pilate. 272, 275 L.J.

What was Pilate's decision? 275 L.J.

Describe the trial before Herod. 275, 276 L.J.

What offer did Pilate make to the people? 276 L.J.

What was the cry of the people in regard to Jesus? 276 L.J.

In spite of finding no fault in Jesus, Pilate delivered him to be crucified. What reasons can you give for his action? 279, 280 L.J.

Crucifixion

Who went with Jesus to the place of crucifixion? 281 L.J.

Where was Jesus crucified? 281 L.J.

Who were crucified with Jesus? 281 L.J.

What was written above Jesus on the cross? 282 L.J.

How did his enemies taunt Jesus while on the cross? 282 L.J.

Give the conversation between Jesus and the thieves. 282,285 L.J.

What was Jesus' conversation with the disciple? 285 L.J.

What did the Roman centurion say when Jesus died? 285 L.J.

Burial

Describe the burial of Jesus. 286 L.J.

How and for what reason was the tomb guarded? 287 L.J.

Resurrection

Who came first on the Sabbath morning to the tomb of Jesus? 297 L.J.

What did she find? 297 L.J.

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Who came next to the tomb? 297 L.J.

What further did the disciples discover? 297 L.J.

Tell the story of Mary at the tomb of Jesus. 298 L.J.

How did Jesus reveal himself to the disciples on the way to Emmaus? 301, 302 L.J.

Why were the disciples meeting in secret at Jerusalem? 305 L.J.

Tell about Jesus appearing among them. 305 L.J.

What did Thomas say in regard to Jesus appearing? 306 L.J.

How was Thomas finally brought to believe? 306 L.J.

How were the disciples engaged when Jesus appeared to them again? 307 L.J.

What help did Jesus give the disciples? 307 L.J.

What commands did Jesus give Peter at this time? 308, 309 L.J.

What great command did Jesus give his disciples at the Mount in Galilee? 310 L.J.

For what purpose did Jesus tell the disciples to tarry in Jerusalem? 313 L.J.

Victories of the New Faith

What happened on the day of Pentecost? 325 L.J.

What did the people say of the disciples? 326 L.J.

What was the theme of Peter's sermon? 326-328 L.J.

Give the result of the preaching. 328, 329 L.J.

What miracle was performed by Peter and John at the temple? 330 L.J.

Give Peter's message to the astonished people. 331, 332 L.J.

What action did the authorities take? 332 L.J.

What was the result? 332-334 L.J.

What custom in regard to property prevailed at this time? 335 L.J.

What was the sin of Ananias and Sapphira? 335, 336 L.J.

For what reason was the first martyr, Stephen, put to death? 339 L.J.

What was the nature of Stephen's defense? 340-344 L.J.

What was the result of the martyrdom? 344, 345 L.J.

What new city was entered by the apostles, and what happened there? 346, 347 L.J.

Describe the meeting between Philip and the Ethiopian. 348 L.J.

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What was the result of the meeting? 349 L.J.

Give the name and character of the woman whom Peter restored to life at Lydda. 350 L.J.

What vision had a Roman captain at Caesarea? 353 L.J.

Describe Peter's vision at Joppa. 353, 354 L.J.

What was the result of Peter's visit to the captain? 355, 356 L.J.

For what act did the Jews at Jerusalem rebuke Peter? 357 L.J.

How did Peter justify his act? 357, 358 L.J.

Describe Peter's experience in prison. 359, 360 L.J.

Where did Peter go after his escape, and how was he received? 360, 361 L.J.

Paul, the Apostle

Tell in brief the life of Paul, the Apostle. 367-370 L.J.

For what purpose did Paul make the journey to Damascus? 371 L.J.

Describe what happened on the way. 371 L.J.

What part did Ananias have in Paul's conversion? 371, 372 L.J.

How did Paul show his changed purpose? 372 L.J.

Describe the plot against Paul and his escape. 375 L.J.

Where were the disciples first called Christians? 375 L.J.

First Missionary Journey

What was the general location of Paul's first missionary journey? 376, 381 L.J.

Who were Paul's companions on the first journey? 376 L.J.

To what island did Paul and his companions go first? 379 L.J.

What official did they interest in their message? 379, 380 L.J.

Who opposed them? 379 L.J.

Where did they go after leaving Cyprus? 380 L.J.

Give the gist of Paul's sermon at Antioch. 380-384 L.J.

What was the result among the Jews? 384, 385 L.J.

What was the result among the Gentiles? 385 L.J.

For what reason did Paul and Barnabas leave Antioch? 385 L.J.

Where did they go? 385 L.J.

What happened at Iconium? 385, 386 L.J.

Why did the people at Lystra call Paul and Barnabas gods? 386 L.J.

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How was Paul mistreated at Lystra? 387 L.J.

What was the main work of Paul and Barnabas on the remainder of the journey? 387 L.J.

What disturbance and discussion arose within the church? 388 L.J.

How was it settled? 388, 389 L.J.

What was the message sent to the Gentile Christians from the disciples at Jerusalem? 390, 391 L.J.

Second Missionary Journey

Where was the main campaign of Paul's second missionary journey located? 392 L.J.

For what reason did Paul and Barnabas part, and who was the companion of each? 395 L.J.

Why did Paul go to Macedonia? 396 L.J.

Describe what happened first at Philippi. 396, 399 L.J.

For what cause were Paul and Silas cast into prison? 399 L.J.

What happened in the prison in the night? 399, 400 L.J.

How did the disciples leave the prison? 400 L.J.

Where did the disciples go after leaving Philippi? 403 L.J.

What happened in Thessalonica? 403 L.J.

Describe the visit to Beroea and the reason for sudden departure from there. 403, 404 L.J.

To what famous city, the intellectual center of the Gentile world, did Paul now go? 404 L.J.

What difficulties did Paul encounter at Athens? 404 L.J.

Give the substance of Paul's speech at Athens. 407, 408 L.J.

What was the result? 408 L.J.

To what leading commercial city did Paul now go? 408 L.J.

With whom did he live at Corinth? 408 L.J.

How long a campaign did Paul wage here in the hope of evangelizing the city? 411 L.J.

What did the Jews in Corinth do to Paul? 411 L.J.

How was Paul released? 411, 412 L.J.

Where did Paul end this journey? 412 L.J.

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Third Missionary Journey

Give an outline of the third missionary journey, mentioning the main places visited. 417 L.J.

In what city did Paul have great success in evangelization? 418 L.J.

What great metropolis of the world did Paul purpose to visit? 418 L.J.

What was the reason for the riot at Ephesus? 418, 421 L.J.

What was the cry of the people? 421 L.J.

How was the riot ended? 422 L.J.

Where did Paul go after leaving Ephesus? 422 L.J.

How do you account for the change in the pronoun from "he" to "we"? 422, 425, 494 L.J.

Tell what happened at Troas. 425 L.J.

For what event was Paul hurrying back to Jerusalem? 425, 426 L.J.

What premonitions did Paul make known to the Ephesians whom he met at Miletus? 426, 429 L.J.

At what points did Paul touch on his journey to Jerusalem? 429, 430 L.J.

In the Hands of his Enemies

What objection to Paul did his enemies in Jerusalem raise? 433 L.J.

What did they do? 433, 434 L.J.

Give the substance of Paul's defense 434-438 L.J.

What was the effect upon the mob? 438 L.J.

What conversation did Paul have with the Roman commandant? 441 L.J.

What was the effect of this conversation? 441 L.J.

Before the Council

Describe Paul's hearing before the council. 442, 445 L.J.

What oath did about forty of the Jews take at this time? 445 L.J.

Describe their plot. 445, 446 L.J.

How was the conspiracy defeated? 446, 447 L.J.

To whom was Paul sent? 447 L.J.

Give the contents of the letter sent to Felix. 447 L.J.

What decision did Felix make in regard to the case? 447 L.J.

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Before Felix

Who appeared as accusers at the hearing against Paul? 448 L.J.

What were the charges brought against Paul? 448 L.J.

What was Paul's defense? 448-451 L.J.

What was the result of the hearing? 451 L.J.

What was the effect of Paul's private conversations with Felix? 452 L.J.

Before Festus

What was Paul's condition when Festus became governor? 452 L.J.

How did Festus arrange a hearing for Paul? 452 L.J.

What appeal did Paul make during his trial? 455 L.J.

Why could this appeal not be denied? 498 L.J.

Before Agrippa

Give the story of Paul as told by Festus to King Agrippa 455, 456 L.J.

What reason did Festus give for bringing Paul before Agrippa? 457 L.J.

Give the substance of Paul's speech before Agrippa? 457-461 L.J.

What confession did the king make to Paul? 461 L.J.

What did Agrippa say about Paul's innocence? 461 L.J.

Voyage to Rome

Give a general description of Paul's voyage to Rome. 462-466 L.J.

Why was there doubt about proceeding from Fair Havens? 469 L.J.

What was Paul's advice? 469 L.J.

For what reason was the advice not taken? 470 L.J.

Describe the weather when the ship sailed. 470 L.J.

What happened soon after? 470 L.J.

What did the sailors do after the storm struck? 470 L.J.

How did Paul try to encourage the hopeless sailors? 470, 473 L.J.

What happened on the fourteenth night? 473 L.J.

Tell what happened when it was day. 474 L.J.

What happened on the island of Malta? 474, 477 L.J.

Describe the remainder of the trip to Rome. 477 L.J.

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In Rome

What liberty was Paul permitted by the authorities at Rome? 478 L.J.

How did he employ his time there? 478, 481 L.J.

Name some of the perils that Paul says he has passed through in his life. 482 L.J.

What spirit did Paul show in his farewell words? 482 L.J.

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SONGS OF THE AGES

Most of the questions on this volume are of a literary nature and will be found in Part IV, "The Bible in Literature."

The Prophets

What broader meaning does the word prophet have than that of merely signifying a predicter of future events? 263 S.A.

Name the four great prophets. 263 S.A.

Why were the Minor Prophets so called? 263 S.A.

What was the work of the prophets? 263 S.A.

Isaiah

Who was the greatest prophet of the Old Testament? 264 S.A.

What was the condition of the kingdom of Judah when Isaiah came to prophesy? 264 S.A.

How did Isaiah respond to his vision? 264, 265 S.A.

What alliance did Ahaz form in spite of Isaiah's advice? 266, 267 S.A.

What do you think of the effectiveness of the words used by Isaiah where he threatens Judah against invasion by the Assyrians? 283 S.A.

What prophecy did Isaiah make to Hezekiah about the future of Judah? 268, 271 S.A.

For what purpose did Sennacherib invade Judah? 271 S.A.

Tell how Rabshakeh tried to turn the common people away from their allegiance to King Hezekiah. 271-273 S.A.

How did Isaiah encourage King Hezekiah? 274 S.A.

What further word did Sennacherib send to Hezekiah? 274 S.A.

How was Judah saved from the Assyrians? 275, 276 S.A.

(Questions on the literary value of Isaiah's poems may be found in Part IV.)

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Jeremiah

Give the condition of Judah in the time of Jeremiah. 297 S.A.

In what way does the life of Jeremiah compare with that of Savonarola? 297 S.A.

What were the circumstances of Jeremiah's call? 298-301 S.A.

Sum up in a few words Jeremiah's message to the people. 305 S.A.

What did the king do to the roll of Jeremiah's prophecy? 305-308 S.A.

When Jeremiah continued to rebuke the people, what happened to him? 309-312 S.A.

How did Jeremiah escape? 312, 313 S.A.

How was Jeremiah treated by the foreign conqueror? 314-318 S.A.

Who was appointed governor over the Jews who remained in their land? 318 S.A.

Where did Jeremiah and the royal governor make their headquarters? 318 S.A.

How did Gedaliah treat the Jews? 318-320 S.A.

What was Gedaliah's fate? 320 S.A.

What was Jeremiah's warning to the people who wished to take refuge in Egypt? 322-325 S.A.

What did the people do? 325, 326 S.A.

What does Jeremiah say is to be the punishment for the people who went into Egypt? 326-331 S.A.

Give the substance of Jeremiah's prophecy concerning the doom of Babylon. 331-343 S.A.

Ezekiel

How does the book of Ezekiel differ from every other book of prophecy? 344 S.A.

What was Ezekiel's great aim? 344 S.A.

The prophecy of Ezekiel falls into three divisions: (1) Prophecies concerning the fall of the Jewish nation; (2) Prophecies concerning the destruction of foreign nations; (3) Prophecies of restoration of the Jews. Pick out instances of the three and note the effective symbolism used. 344-353 S.A.

From Ezekiel's "Doom of Tyre," describe the commercial activity of a great city in ancient times. 346-351 S.A.

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Amos

In what kingdom did Amos prophesy? 354 S.A.

Tell something of Amos' early life and call to be a prophet. 354 S.A.

Where did Amos make his first appearance and what was his message? 354, 355 S.A.

How did Amos defy the priest? 355, 356 S.A.

What charges did Amos bring against the people? 356-361 S.A.

Against what abuse did Amos speak? 361, 362 S.A.

Hosea

What was Hosea's special message? 363 S.A.

What particular sins did Hosea ascribe to the people? 363-365 S.A.

What relation between God and his people did Hosea point out? 365, 366 S.A.

Micah

In what respect did Micah's prophecy resemble that of Isaiah? 367 S.A.

What social corruptions did Micah especially condemn? 367 S.A.

What did Micah mention as the enduring foundations of the spiritual world? 369 S.A.

Obadiah

What was the main theme of the prophecy of Obadiah? 370-373 S.A.

Joel

What was the occasion of the prophecy of Joel? 374 S.A.

How did the people receive Joel's warning? 378 S.A.

What words of Joel were quoted by Peter on the day of Pentecost? 379 S.A., 326 L.J.

Zephaniah

Of what does the prophecy of Zephaniah consist? 380 S.A.

Of his declarations of threats and promises pick out strong examples. 380-384 S.A.

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Nahum

For what reasons was Nineveh so bitterly hated by the Hebrew people? 385 S.A.

What was the theme of Nahum's prophecy? 385 S.A.

What striking picture does Nahum draw in the "Doom of Nineveh"? 387-391 S.A.

Habakkuk

What new problem is dealt with in the prophecy of Habakkuk? 392 S.A.

What national condition of the Jews brought up this problem? 392 S.A.

What would you say is the great thought brought out in "Warnings of the Watchman"? 392,393 S.A.

Haggai

What was the national condition of the Hebrews when Haggai prophesied? 397 S.A.

What was Haggai's particular message to the people? 397-400 S.A.

Was Haggai successful? 397 S.A.

Zechariah

What was Zechariah's aim in his prophecies? 401 S.A.

Compare the beginning of Zechariah's prophecy with that of Haggai in point of time. 398, 401 S.A.

Name some of the strange symbols that Zechariah used in his prophecy. 401-407 S.A.

What encouragements did the prophet give to Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple? 404 S.A.

What is the meaning of the vision of the flying book? 405 S.A.

What is the meaning of the vision of the woman in the barrel? 405, 406 S.A.

What is the meaning of the vision of the chariots of the four winds? 406, 407 S.A.

Malachi

What was the national condition of the Hebrews in the time of Malachi? 408 S.A.

What was Malachi's message to the people? 408, 409 S.A.

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The Epistles

In what effective way did Paul follow up his visits to the various churches which he founded? 413 S.A.

Name some of the occasions that called forth Paul's letters. 413 S.A.

What influences other than Jewish are found in Paul's letters? 414, 415 S.A.

Number the commands given in Paul's message to the Romans 415-419 S.A.

Divide these exhortations into two classes, those for personal righteousness and those for social betterment. 415-419 S.A.

How many of these commands might be followed to-day? 415-419 S.A.

What did Paul say about obedience? 419 S.A.

What were Paul's words about contentment? 420 S.A.

What attitude did Paul say was worthy of the calling of a Christian? 420 S.A.

What particular gifts did Paul say were given men for the building up of Christ's kingdom? 421 S.A.

What did Paul say about being angry? 421 S.A.

What did Paul say about the fruits of the Spirit? 422, 423 S.A.

About what things did Paul say we should think? 424 S.A.

Of all the spiritual gifts to be desired what did Paul say was the greatest? 425 S.A.

Give Paul's definition of true love. 425 S.A.

Why can a person be joyful when falling into temptation? 426 S.A.

How does temptation begin? 427 S.A.

What did James lay down as the two elements of pure religion? 427, 428 S.A.

What did James say of faith and works? 428 S.A.

How large a part does the control of the tongue have in the making of character, according to James? 428, 429 S.A.

To what two things is the tongue compared? 428 S.A.

What three things did James declare the tongue to be? 428,429 S.A.

How did James say the peaceable spirit could be obtained? 429, 430 S.A.

What did James say about the rich and the poor? 430, 433 S.A.

Give James' definition of sin and compare it to John's definition on page 435 S.A.. 434 S.A.

Name the two definitions of God as given by John. 435, 436 S.A.

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How does John say we may prove our fellowship with God? 435 S.A.

What does John say proves our love for God? 436 S.A.

Compare John's estimate of love with Paul's. 425, 436, 437 S.A.

Make a list of the rules laid down by Paul for the spiritual athlete. How do these rules compare with the requirements for the physical athlete? 438, 439 S.A.

What games do you think Paul may have referred to in this letter? 414, 438 S.A.

What does Paul say about the foundation of the Christian temple? 440 S.A.

What does Paul say dwells in the Christian temple? 443 S.A.

What does Paul say makes the Christian temple strong? 443 S.A.

What do you think may have suggested to Paul the figure of the Christian as a warrior? 414, 447 S.A.

Describe the spiritual armor. 447, 448 S.A.

What does Paul say are the enemies against which the Christian warrior must fight? 447 S.A.

What does Paul say of the immortality of the soul? 449-455 S.A.

What message did John write to the church in Ephesus? 460 S.A.

What promise for faithfulness was given the church in Smyrna? 460, 461 S.A.

What was the charge against the church in Pergamum? 461 S.A.

What was the message to the church in Thyatira? 462 S.A.

For what was the church in Sardis rebuked? 462, 463 S.A.

What promise was given to the church in Philadelphia? 463,464 S.A.

What charge was brought against the church in Laodicea? 464 S.A.

What beautiful promise was held out to the Laodiceans? 464 S.A.

Name some of the symbols used in the successive scenes of this revelation. 467-478 S.A.

What name was given, in John's vision, to the Heavenly City? 476 S.A.

Name some of the characteristics of the Heavenly City. 477, 478 S.A.

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