Part 2 — Answer key

Compare your answers after you have finished Part 1.

1. In the covenant God makes with Noah after the flood, what visible sign does he place in the sky as a reminder of his promise not to destroy the earth by water again?
   A rainbow
2. According to Genesis, Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for a meal of bread and lentil stew.
   True
3. In Judges, after God has Gideon send most of his troops home, how many men remain to fight the Midianites after the water-lapping test?
   300
4. In Acts, which city is praised because its Jews were more noble, examining the Scriptures daily to see if Paul’s message was true?
   Berea
5. In Luke’s infancy narrative, which priest is rendered mute because he doubts Gabriel’s message about the birth of his son?
   Zechariah
6. In the book of Daniel, how many men are thrown into the blazing furnace in Babylon for refusing to worship the golden image?
   3
7. In Acts, the disciple who replaces Judas Iscariot among the Twelve is named Barsabbas, also called Justus.
   False
8. According to the Gospels, Joseph of Arimathea is described as a member of the council who asked Pilate for Jesus’ body.
   True
9. You are comparing the opening signs of Jesus’ public ministry. If you want to read the account of Jesus turning water into wine at Cana, which Gospel should you open?
   John
10. A friend claims that the same prophet who called down fire on Mount Carmel also healed Naaman’s leprosy. To correct them, you point out that Naaman was healed through which prophet?
    Elisha
11. You are mapping Paul’s letters and their pastoral challenges. Which letter is written to a church in a major port city on an isthmus and is especially known for addressing divisions and disputes over spiritual gifts?
    1 Corinthians
12. While reviewing Acts and Paul’s letters, you notice that Paul has one young coworker circumcised to avoid offense among local Jews, even though Paul elsewhere opposes circumcision as a requirement for Gentiles. Which coworker is this?
    Timothy
13. During a study of the minor prophets, you encounter the call, "Yet even now, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning." In which prophet does this appeal appear?
    Joel
14. According to Hebrews, "without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins."
    True
15. Paul writes that "the love of money is the root of all evil" in his letter to the Philippians.
    False
16. The book of Nahum records a prophet’s vision concerning the fall of Babylon.
    False
17. In a detailed study of prophetic symbolism, you note that Ezekiel lies on his side to bear the guilt of Israel. According to Ezekiel 4, how many days does he lie on his left side for the house of Israel?
    390
18. You are tracing Luke’s attention to historical detail. In Acts, when Paul’s ship is about to be wrecked near Malta, Luke records the total number of people on board. Which number does he give?
    276
19. You are teaching a class on pastoral letters. Which New Testament letter begins by addressing "Titus, my true child in a common faith" and focuses heavily on appointing elders in every town in Crete?
    Philemon
20. Arrange the following Old Testament events in the order they occur in the biblical narrative, from earliest to latest.
    Correct order: Fall of Jericho under Joshua → Samuel anoints David as king → Elijah is taken up in a whirlwind → Nehemiah leads the dedication of Jerusalem’s rebuilt wall
21. During Josiah’s reforms, when the Book of the Law is found in the temple, which prophetess does the king’s delegation consult to confirm the Lord’s word?
    Huldah
22. You are tracing how the New Testament quotes Habakkuk’s line about faith. Which New Testament books include the phrase "The righteous shall live by faith" or a close equivalent? Select all that apply.
    Galatians; Romans; Hebrews