Old Testament Survey 1

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Old Testament Survey 1

Old
Testament
Survey 1

Use your Bible (KJV) and Resource Booklet to answer all of the questions in this workbook.

  1. The Bible contains a total of books; in the Old Testament and in the New Testament.
  2. The first five books are called the , and were written by .
  3. The next 12 books are the Books. (These 17 books all deal with history).
  4. There are chapters in the Old Testament, making up about of the Bible.
  5. The word “testament” means “,” or .
  6. In the Old Testament we find the covenant of . In the New Testament we find the covenant of that came through Jesus Christ. The Old what the New .
  7. In Luke 24:27 we learn that the Old Testament has much to say about Jesus Christ: “And beginning at and all the , He expounded unto them in the Scriptures the things concerning .” It is all about Him!

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Genesis

  1. The first book in the Bible is , the Book of Beginnings. It starts by stating: “In the God the and the .”
  2. In Genesis we see that God is THE GOD OF...
    CREATION A. Genesis 3:15, 21
    SALVATION B. Genesis 9-11
    JUDGMENT C. Genesis 1-2
    THE NATIONS D. Genesis 6-8
    ISRAEL E. Genesis 12-50
  3. We also learn about God from the names He is called in Genesis. Three times in Genesis 14:18-20 He is the most God. No one is greater or higher than He is! He is the God (Genesis 17:1). He is the God (21:33) who has no beginning and no end. In the first book of the Bible God introduces us to Himself!
  4. How many sons did Noah have? All of the of the world came through them.
    5. Answer T for True or F for False:
  5. Genesis was written by Abraham in 5000 B.C.
  6. Genesis is the fourth largest book in the Bible.
  7. Genesis tells the story of many nations.
  8. The entire human race is included in the Fall that came because of sin.
  9. The nations of the world probably came through the judgment of the Tower of Babel.
  10. Parts of Genesis, like Creation and the story of Noah’s flood, are not factual.
  11. Please MATCH the following “beginnings” with the verse(s) that best describe them:

    The beginning of the Universe (heavens & earth) A. Genesis 3:21; 4:4; 8:20
    The beginning of man B. Genesis 4:17
    The beginning of woman C. Genesis 4:1-2
    The beginning of marriage D. Genesis 11:1-9
    The beginning of children E. Genesis 2:18-23
    The beginning of sin F. Genesis 2:17; 3:19; 5:5
    The beginning of death G. Genesis 12:1-3
    The beginning of animal sacrifices H. Genesis 1:1
    The beginning of murder I. Genesis 2:7
    The beginning of cities J. Genesis 2:23-24
    The beginning of nations K. Genesis 3:6
    The beginning of languages L. Genesis 10:5; 20,31,32
    The beginning of the great nation Israel M. Genesis 4:8

  12. Which came first? (according to what God has said in Genesis, chapter one):


    A. The sun or the earth?
    B. Plants or animals?
    C. Fish or stars?
    D. A chicken or an egg?
    E. The sun or the moon?
    F. Reptiles (creeping things) or birds?
    G. Life in the ocean or on the land?
    H. A dog or a man?
  13. Which three of the following people did NOT appear in the Book of Genesis?
    Adam Noah Moses Abraham Enoch Joseph
    Elijah Isaac Seth Samuel Jacob Methusaleh
  14. Which three of the following places did NOT play an important role in the Book of Genesis?
    Eden Ararat Babel Corinth Ur of Chaldees
    Egypt Jericho Sodom Iconium Canaan (Promised Land)
    15. Answer T for True or F for False:
  15. In 2 Peter 2:5, Noah is called “a preacher of righteousness.”
  16. Sarah gave birth to Ishmael, the Father of the Jews.
  17. Isaac married Rachel and Jacob married Rebekah.
  18. Pharaoh put Joseph over all of Egypt, second only to himself.
  19. There are 66 chapters in the Book of Genesis.
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Exodus

  1. The word Exodus means the out, a out, , departure. When we think of the word Exodus we should think of the time when God His people out of .
  2. Hebrews 11:22 says: “By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the (this English word is translated from the word Exodus) of the children of Israel…” In the days of Joseph the children of Israel were in , but Joseph knew that someday God would them and they would from that land of ! This is what the book of Exodus is all about: “In the third month, when the children of Israel were (exodus) out of the land of Egypt” (Exodus 19:1). God delivered his people from slavery and brought them out of Egypt. This happened in the days of and we read about this in the book of Exodus.
  3. When the children of Israel first came down to Egypt in the days of Joseph, how many souls (people) were there (Exodus 1:5)? About 30 years later the children of Israel increased exceedingly to souls.
  4. The theme of Exodus centers around the , the and the of God.
  5. Moses’ life was divided into three periods:
    years in schools of (Learning to be SOMEBODY)
    years in school of (tending sheep in the desert) (Learning to be NOBODY)
    years in . (Learning to help EVERYBODY)
  6. Exodus is and accurate; believe it entirely. However, its main value today is to take the , trials and and them to the Christian life.
  7. List the ten commandments and give the verse each is found in Exodus 20 (KJV):
    (1) Thou shalt have no other before . (Verse )
    (2) Thou shalt not make unto thee any ... (Verse )
    (3) Thou shalt not take the of the LORD thy God in ... (Verse )
    (4) Remember the day, to keep it . (Verse )
    (5) Honour thy and thy ... (Verse )
    (6) Thou shalt not . (Verse )
    (7) Thou shalt not . (Verse )
    (8) Thou shalt not . (Verse )
    (9) Thou shalt not false against thy neighbour. (Verse )
    (10) Thou shalt not thy neighbour’s house, etc. (Verse )
  8. Verse 2 of this same chapter gives us the key verse in the book of Exodus when God said: “…I am the LORD thy God which have thee of the land of Egypt, of the house of (slavery).”
  9. Which of the following were among the plagues of Egypt (see Exodus, Chapters 7-10)?
    Frogs Flies Bears Hail Water turned to blood
    Lice Locusts Boils Darkness Murrain (cattle sickness)
  10. The key idea in the book of Exodus is deliverance. God delivered His people out of Egypt and out of slavery. Long ago God told Abraham that the children of Israel would be slaves in another country for years (see Genesis 15:13). But after these years shall they COME out with great (Genesis 15:14). God would deliver them out of this slavery!
  11. Exodus, Chapter 25 and the chapters that follow are all about the building of the . The children of Israel did not have a like we do today. But they did have the , and this special tent helped them to certain things about the Lord Jesus and what He would do for them.
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Leviticus

  1. The key word in Leviticus is the word “,” which is found over times in this book. For example, how many times do you find this word in Leviticus, Chapter 21?
  2. What important message do the animal sacrifices teach us about salvation?
    A. must be .
    B. An innocent must .
    C. The penalty for . must be .
  3. Who accomplished these three requirements for us?
  4. Leviticus 19:2 is a key verse: “Ye shall be ; for I the your am .” (See also Leviticus 11:44,45; 20:7, 26). What verse in 1 Peter, Chapter 1, commands this? Verse
    5. Answer T for True or F for False:
  5. The sons of Aaron are called Levites.
  6. Sinful people may come to a holy God if they pay the price.
  7. God never required a capital punishment for any crime.
  8. God never required a capital punishment for any crime.
  9. Leviticus means “pertaining to or concerning the Levites.”
  10. In Leviticus 19:18 we are commanded: “Love thy as .” In Matthew 22: the Lord Jesus said this is the second greatest commandment.
  11. Using your Bible, determine which offering was presented in...
    Leviticus 1? Burnt Offering Peace Offering Flood Offering
    Leviticus 3? Sin Offering Peace Offering Trespass Offering
    Leviticus 4? Burnt Offering Sin Offering Egyptian Offering
    Leviticus 5? Peace Offering Church Offering Trespass Offering
    All of these offerings point to Christ! For example, the Burnt Offering reminds us Jesus is our Substitute!
  12. Leviticus 23:3 commanded that work be done days a week, “but the seventh day is the of ...”
  13. Feasts mentioned in Leviticus 23 include:
    A. Feast of the Lord’s (v. 5). Reminds us that we are saved by the blood.
    B. Feast of the Unleavened (v. 6). We are cleansed by the Word.
    C. Feast of the (of the harvest) (vs. 10-12). Consecrated to God.
    D. Feast of or Feast of Weeks (vs. 15-22) The filling of the Holy Spirit.
    E. Feast of (vs. 23-25). Publishing or proclaiming the Gospel.
    F. Feast of the Day of (vs. 26-32). Complete salvation.
    G. Feast of (vs. 33-43)
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Numbers

  1. The book of Numbers is a handbook for .
  2. Numbers is about God’s and man’s of God’s leading and guidance.
  3. Numbers was given this name because of two that were taken to determine the of the and the of the people.
  4. This book has been called “The book of ” because of the of the people.
  5. God summarized His view of these years by saying: “Forty years long was I with this , and said, It is a people that do in their , and they have not my ...”
  6. What are seven lessons we find in Numbers that are valuable for us as today’s pilgrims?
    A. God’s People Are Not in God’s .
    B. We Are to Be Prepared to the Lord’s .
    C. Life is a . We Need Follow God’s or We will .
    D. Complaining is and Doubting God is .
    E. We need the of God’s Word because we tend to be and of His .
    F. God Does Things and . He is Not the Author of .
    G. God Will All Your .
  7. It is estimated that the food needed to feed this many people required about railroad box cars of per day, plus food for thousands of . They would need 12 million of per day.
  8. The book of Numbers covers approximately years.
  9. Numbers contains like the book of Leviticus and like the book of Exodus.
  10. Numbers tells of a journey which took years.
  11. When the Lord Jesus showed Nicodemus how to be saved He told him about the “ of brass” that put on the pole to save the people who looked upon it.
  12. Balaam sold out for the of earthly .
  13. GOD keeps books. He said the people had tempted Him times.
  14. The word “number” is used times in this book.
  15. What miracle happened in Numbers 17:8? The rod of Aaron brought forth , and bloomed , and yielded .
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Deuteronomy

  1. Of the older generation that came out of Eqypt, only , and were still alive when Deuteronomy begins. It is about years after crossing the Red Sea.
  2. The name Deuteronomy means “the law”, which means that God’s law was given a time to the generation.
  3. When you think of the book of Deuteronomy you should think of the word . To love God is to God!
  4. The underlying strain of Deuteronomy concerned God’s , and the challenge was to Him and go .
    5. Answer T for True or F for False:
  5. Laws do not need to be explained and re-taught to the new generation.
  6. The Ten Commandments are not found in Deuteronomy.
  7. Deuteronomy is the fifth book in the Pentateuch.
  8. In Deuteronomy, we find Moses’ last words to the children of Israel before his death.
  9. Emphasis of the book is a stern review of moral laws.
  10. Deuteronomy is magnificent literature, classed with , Psalms and .
  11. The word “remember” is found times in Deuteronomy.
  12. When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He resisted Satan by quoting Deuteronomy.
    First Temptation: “...He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by alone, but by every that proceedeth of the of ” (Matthew 4:4). This comes from Deuteronomy 8: .
    Second Temptation: “ Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not the Lord thy God” (Matthew 4:7). This comes from Deuteronomy 6: .
    Third Temptation: Jesus said, “Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt the Lord thy God, and Him only thou ” (Matt. 4:10). Compare that with Deuteronomy 6:13.
    13. Deuteronomy says, in effect, to Israel, look back, look in, look up, look forward, and (lest you sin), look out!
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Joshua

  1. In the New Testament the word “” (Hebrew) is the same word as “” (Greek).
  2. In Exodus we learn about God bringing them of in Egypt. In Joshua we learn part two of the story: God bringing them to the land.
  3. Even though the children of Israel won many victories under Joshua, they failed to the land .
  4. Jesus Christ, our Joshua, wants to lead us in conquest and share with us all the of His wonderful . He has “blessed us with spiritual ” (see Ephesians 1:3), but too often we live like .
  5. What command is repeated in verses 6, 9 and 18 or Joshua 1? “... be and of good .” Ephesians 6:10 (KJV) says, “Finally, my brethren, be in the Lord, and in the of his .”
  6. Joshua lived to be years old.
  7. Victory at Jericho was by observance of GOD’s . Defeat at Ai came because of the of man.
  8. The was set up at Shiloh for the gathering place of the Tribes to the LORD. Later, David made the religious center of the people.
  9. In Chapter 12, we read about three campaigns that resulted in Israel and Joshua defeating nations with kings.
  10. Just like with the nation of Israel, when God saves a person, that person is SAVED FROM certain things, but also SAVED TO certain things. For example, believers are saved...
    A. from unto (John 5:24).
    B. from to serve the and God (1 Thessalonians 1:9).
    C. from the power of ...into the kingdom of His dear (Col. 1:13).
  11. What are some things God has given for His believers to possess today?
    A. God has given us in the middle of a troubled world.(John 14:27, 16:33)
    B. God has given us in a world filled with sorrow. (John 15:11)
    C. God has given us in a world of darkness. (John 8:12)
    D. God has given us eternal in a world of death.(John 10:28)
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Judges

  1. The period of the Judges began after died. During this time the children of Israel turned from the and against Him. They had no , no , no one , no . Every man did that which was in his own .
  2. What we find in Judges is the same cycle we find in and other nations of the world . We have cut ourselves off from our .
  3. Judges reveals the of sinful living. The common cycle of the book is > > > .
  4. The book of Judges begins with and ends with .
  5. Judges is also a book about . The people God used in this book were not . God demonstrates in this book that He uses things and makes them !
  6. The judges were really , raised up by GOD for the , who stayed to “judge.”
  7. Joshua is a book of ; Judges a book of .
  8. There were seven , seven by seven , seven .
  9. While faith and obedience pulled down the walls of , unbelief and Israel for years.
  10. The greatest of the judges was . His recruited army of was whittled down to a pitiful and then given no . But never in all history was there a greater .
  11. Samson’s victories were all . By himself he injected terror into and courage into . His great problem was to conquer , his and . Yet he had in GOD and is immortalized in Hebrews 11:32.
  12. Deborah’s song started with the words: “Praise ye the for the of Israel, when the people offered .”
  13. The key verse is the last verse in the book of Judges: “In those days there was no in Israel: every man did that which was in his own .” This statement is also found in Verse of Chapter 17.
    14. They should have recognized God as their King, and done what is right in His eyes!
    Answer T for True or F for False:
  14. Othniel was the first of the judges, and he ruled for 40 years.
  15. The Philistines were the oppressors when both Shamgar and Samson became judges.
  16. Jephthah was a judge for about 23 years.
  17. Gideon freed the people from the Midianites, and served as a judge for 40 years.
  18. Ehud was a judge for 80 years, which was longer than anyone else listed.
  19. Joshua is a book of defeat while Judges is a book of victory.
  20. Judges refers often to the Tabernacle and to reading the Law of God.
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Ruth

  1. The book of Ruth serves as a from the book of Judges to 1 & 2 Samuel, and provides us insights of how people in this time period.
  2. Ruth and Boaz lived lives of righteousness during a time when Israel lived in . They demonstrated during a period of irresponsibility, and when Israel as a whole was practicing immorality.
  3. The book of Ruth reminds us that God NEVER leaves Himself without a . He always has a for the darkness.
  4. Ruth was a Moabitess. Although Ruth was born a , through her first husband, or through , she learned of the true .
  5. Boaz was the son of , the found in . So we see that great-grandmother was a Moabitess and his great-grandfather was half . This is found in the of the .
  6. The fields of Boaz were immediately adjacent to the fields (Luke 2:8) of .
  7. The central lesson is that only trouble results from the LORD’s (Bethlehem) and that blessing will not come again until there is and .
  8. Boaz became a type of , our Kinsman-Redeemer, who rescued us from our lost condition by fully the of our . Ruth pictures the . We can better understand the book if we see their marriage as our .
  9. Ruth made a wonderful decision when she told Naomi “thy shall be my and thy my (1:16)” She wanted God to be her God! Have you made this decision? Is the living God your God?
  10. Boaz told her: “The LORD recompense thy work, and a full be given thee of the God of , under whose wings thou art come to ” (Ruth 2:12). There is no safer place to be than under God’s wings!
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The Books of Samuel

1 Samuel

Answer T for True or F for False:
  1. The book of 1 Samuel tells us about Samuel and about Israel’s first king—King Saul.
  2. Everything we know about the life of Samuel is found in the book of 1 Samuel.
  3. Israel only wanted God, not a human, to be their king.
  4. Saul was a man after God’s own heart, a man who would obey God’s Word.
  5. In the last chapter of 1 Samuel we see Saul, defeated and dead, on the field of battle.
  6. The LORD promises to honor those who honor Him.
  7. First Samuel covers a period of about 340 years.
  8. Samuel’s father was a Levite. His mother, Hannah, prayed for this child to be born.
  9. First and Second Samuel were originally one book.
  10. Samuel was a “ ” as a judge.
  11. Despite their integrity, Eli and Samuel both neglected their own with tragic results.
  12. Among Saul’s great errors was disobedience to the clear of and acting in his own .
  13. Saul also had an insane for David.
  14. David’s magnificent victory over was a demonstration of the that may accompany simple in GOD.
  15. Two of David’s inner qualities was his deep and sincere for his friend, , and his in waiting GOD’s time to ascend the for which he had already been .
  16. The inner life will ultimately determine our . Apply this truth to your own heart.
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2 Samuel

Answer T for True or F for False:
  1. The book of 2 Samuel tells us about Israel’s second king—King David.
  2. Second Samuel covers a period of about 120 years.
  3. David’s reign at Hebron is discussed in Chapters 5-25.
  4. The frankness in describing David’s sin is proof of Divine authorship of the book.
  5. David’s greatest commendation was to be called a man after God’s own heart.
  6. Ancient Jerusalem was extremely hard to defend.
  7. In both 2 Samuel 22 and Psalm 18 it is recorded that David said, “The Lord is my , and my fortress, and my ...”
  8. GOD forgave David’s sin, but its followed him all his life.
  9. David was named a man after God’s own heart because of his wholesouled sorrow and after he had sinned.
  10. Match the following concerning David’s mighty men (see 2 Samuel 23):
    Adino the Eznite A. great victory over Philistines protecting lentile field
    Eleazar B. slew 800 men at one time
    Shammah C. killed two lion-like Moab men…& lion in pit on snowy day
    three unnamed men D. risked life crossing enemy lines for Bethlehem water
    Benaiah E. held off Philistines until his hand clave to his sword
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The Books of Kings

  1. These two books cover about years of history ( centuries).
  2. After David’s death his son became the next king. He was the and most king Israel ever had.
  3. After Solomon the kingdom was divided into two parts:
    A. THE NORTHERN KINGDOM under King . This kingdom is called the kingdom of , and its capital came to be located in .
    B. THE SOUTHERN KINGDOM under King ( son). This kingdom is called the kingdom of , and its capital was located in .
  4. Which of the following kings are labeled “good” (generally doing what was right in God’s eyes)?
    Ahab Jehu Asa Ahaziah Zedekiah Jehoshaphat
    Uzziah Josiah Zimri Hezekiah Amon Jeroboam
    5. Answer T for True or F for False:
  5. 1 Kings begins with King David and 2 Kings ends with the king of Babylon.
  6. 1 Kings tells about Elijah and 2 Kings tells about Elisha.
  7. The northern kingdom became enslaved in what is known as the Babylonian Captivity.
  8. All of the kings of Israel served false gods, as did most of the kings of Judah.
  9. God wanted the kings to tolerate the “high places” of idol worship.
  10. The books of Kings were probably written by Joshua.
  11. The Books of Kings present the priestly aspect of the time.
  12. Solomon wrote 3000 proverbs and 1005 songs.
  13. The second half of the 1 Kings deals mainly with the prophet Elijah.
  14. The downfall of the world’s wisest man came in his failure to follow God’s admonitions.
  15. Rehoboam’s decision to split the Tribes into two nations proved to be very wise.
  16. Jeroboam is primarily remembered as the man who made Israel serve the Lord.
  17. There were 20 kings in Israel and 25 kings in Judah.
  18. 2 Kings deals with the decline and final captivity of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
  19. The miracle-ministry of Elisha the prophet is prominent in 2 Kings.
  20. Elisha asked for a triple-portion of Elijah’s spirit, and performed a total of 7 miracles.
  21. We learn here that God’s judgment must finally fall despite His long-suffering patience.
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The Books of Chronicles

  1. The books of Chronicles cover the same period of history as the books of 2 and .
  2. The word “chronicle” means “a continuous and detailed of events arranged in of .”
  3. The books of Chronicles were likely written by the .
  4. Chronicles only tells us about the kings of (the kingdom), the kings who were in the of .
  5. So it is through such books as the Chronicles that we get the history of the nation. God this people for the fulfillment of His great and .
  6. 2 Chronicles has two major themes: the building of the and .
  7. Under which of the following kings did great revivals come?
    Ahaz Abijah Asa Ahaziah Zedekiah Jehoshaphat
    Joash Josiah Amon Hezekiah Manasseh Jehoiakim
    8. Answer T for True or F for False:
  8. The spirit of praise renders God’s people invincible.
  9. The physical bodies of Christians are now the temples of the Holy Spirit.
  10. It is no longer important for spiritual leaders to know the history of God’s people.
  11. Public worship was given very little attention in Chronicles.
  12. David prepared materials for the temple that was to be built by Solomon.
  13. The second half of the 1 Kings deals mainly with the prophet Elijah.
  14. The value of the materials in the temple may equal two to five billion dollars.
  15. The ark of His covenant was never taken from Kirjath-jearim.
  16. David refused to give an offering to the LORD which had cost him nothing.
  17. 2 Chronicles emphasizes the sin and failure of wicked kings.
  18. Ezra writes from the viewpoint of a Levite.
  19. The temple was built without the sound of a hammer during its assembling.
  20. A nation’s success is not connected to its recognition of God.
  21. The key verse in the books of Chronicles is found in 2 Chronicles 16:9: “For the of the LORD to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself in the behalf of them whose heart is toward Him...” God is searching the land for those who want to honor Him, to serve Him and follow Him fully. If you have a heart that bends toward God and that is devoted to Him, then God will find you. And He will bless you!
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Ezra and Nehemiah are also companion books, and show the return from captivity, with the rebuilding of the Temple and of the City, respectively. Nehemiah is the model of organization and reconstruction. The book of Nehemiah, after a break of twelve years, continues the narrative of Ezra. Both present a picture of Reformation and Restoration.

Ezra and Nehemiah

  1. Ezra and Nehemiah were one book in the Bible.
  2. The books of Ezra and Nehemiah tell the story of how God and how He brought back His people from .
  3. During the twenty years from 537-517 B.C. the people rebuilt the Temple under , the governor, and , the priest.
  4. During the twenty-five years (458-433 B.C.) , the governor, and , the priest, rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem and restored the city.
    5. Answer T for True or F for False:
  5. The first exodus of captive Israel was out of Egypt. This second exodus was from Babylon.
  6. The second exodus was led by Ezra; the first had been led by Moses.
  7. Nehemiah was probably a contemporary of Socrates.
  8. Plato and Aristotle were around during the ministry of Haggai.
  9. Nehemiah is a book of history that has no practical insight for the 21st Century.
  10. The book of Nehemiah was penned about 600 years ago.
  11. Nehemiah reveals how to have revival in your own life.
  12. Nehemiah was a man of action.
  13. The Lord Jesus Christ is portrayed in each book of the Old Testament as well as the New.
  14. The prophecies of Haggai and Zechariah fit into the same period as Ezra and Nehemiah.
  15. The greatest accomplishments of Ezra occurred before he met Nehemiah.
  16. The new temple dedicated 120 years after the destruction of the temple.
  17. Jeremiah definitely fixed the period of exile at 70 years.
  18. Nehemiah is partially an autobiographic history of the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls.
  19. God cannot use heathen kings to fulfill His purposes.
  20. Nehemiah was tested by , ridicule, and by threats of .
  21. Among the workers on the wall, some worked “” (Nehemiah 3:20); some did work (3:4, 21); others did help at (3:5); a few did an job (3:13).
  22. As the wall was completed the next matter was the deepening of the life. The of God was at a meeting (8:8); then was followed by expressions of in God and .
  23. In Ezra 5:5, the Bible says that “...the of their was upon the of the Jews, that they could not them to ”...(building the temple). God was watching out for His people.
  24. Ezra 1:5 says: “Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests and the Levites, with all them whose God had (stirred up), to go up to the house of the LORD (the temple) which is in .”
  25. Ezra 7:10 gives us the key to Ezra’s success when it tells us that he “...had his heart to the of the LORD, and to it, and to in Israel statutes and judgments.”
  26. Nehemiah 1:4 gives us clues to his success: “And it came to pass, when I heard these words (see v. 3), that I sat down and , and certain days and and before the God of Heaven.” He was a man of compassion and prayer!
  27. Look at Nehemiah 6:2-3. When Sanballat and Geshem asked for him to come meet them, Nehemiah was given insight to know, “But they thought to me .” He sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a work, so that I cannot : why should the work , whilst I it, and come to you?” Nehemiah knew He was doing God’s work, and that nothing should be allowed to hinder it!
  28. What was the reaction of the people when the law of God was read to them? “...For all the people , when they heard the words of the law” (Nehemiah 8:9).
  29. In the next verse Ezra encouraged the people by reminding them: “...the of the LORD is your .”
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Esther

Esther, the last of the historical books, is the romance of Providence. It reveals the unseen Hand of God behind the acts and affairs of men, with the final awards of evil and good, and His all- comprehensive plan, which takes in even the sleeplessness of the King. Yet divine Providence leaves room for human resolve and freedom, as in Esther’s devout and desperate decision. Haman is a singular example of poetic retribution, hanged on the gallows he built for Mordecai.

Answer T for True or F for False:
  1. God’s Name is never used in the book of Esther.
  2. Haman devised a wicked plot to destroy all the Jewish people in the entire kingdom.
  3. The book of Esther was possibly written by Mordecai about 525 B.C.
  4. Ahasuerus was the King Xerxes who led an ill-fated expedition against the Greeks.
  5. Esther’s marriage made possible the granting of Nehemiah’s request to rebuild Jerusalem.
  6. The Feast of Purim has not been celebrated by the Jewish nation since Esther’s day.
  7. Satan’s name is mentioned 14 times in the book of Esther.
  8. GOD maintains no control over the affairs of His people.
  9. Esther 8:9 is the shortest verse in the Old Testament.
  10. Ahasuerus had an army of nearly 50,000 men.
  11. Mordecai told Esther: “... who knoweth whether thou art to the kingdom for a as ?” (4:14).
  12. As a result, Esther chose to risk her life and future with action, showing her resolve by adding “...if I , I ” (4:16).

Warren W. Wiersbe points out that in each division of the Bible, you find historical events, personal experience, and prophetic expectation. The OT gives us the history of God’s earthly people, Israel, as they prepared the way for Christ’s birth. The main messages of the portion of the OT we’ve studied so far are:
Foundation—Genesis–Deuteronomy: the foundation for the rest of the Bible record.
Demonstration—Joshua–Esther: God at work in individual lives and in the nation.
The OT is a practical book, showing the failures and successes of the people of God. We see God demonstrating His power in the lives of people, but we also see what sin and unbelief will do to people. God recorded these sins and successes for our benefit (1 Cor. 10:11). As we see people like Abraham, Moses, David, Ruth and Esther overcoming their problems by faith, we have encouragement and hope (Romans 15:4).

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Final Review

You may use your Bible, concordance and other helps as you complete these exercises.

  1. Name the sons of Adam & Eve:
    A.
    B.
    C.
  2. Name the three sons of Noah:
    A.
    B.
    C.
  3. Which of the following were Judges of Israel?
    A. Othniel H. Tola N. Elah
    B. Jair I. Zechariah O. Abimelech
    C. Jephthah J. Manasseh P. Elon
    D. Asa K. Samson Q. Nadob
    E. Ehud L. Jehu R. Shamgar
    F. Amon M. Deborah S. Abram
    G. Gideon
  4. Name the first three kings of Israel (in order):
    A.
    B.
    C.
  5. At the death of Solomon, about 937 B.C., the ten tribes to the north became known as the Kingdom of , while the two tribes to the south became known as the Kingdom of .
  6. The first king of the northern division was .
  7. The first king of the southern division was who was the son of .
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Across

  1. 1. Writer of the first 5 Books
  2. 3. prophet who confronted David's sin
  3. 5. Numbers tells what took place in the
  4. 7. David was "a man after God's "
  5. 11. prayed and received extended life
  6. 13. greatest OT type of Jesus
  7. 15. leader after Moses
  8. 17. What does "testament" mean?
  9. 20. king who built two golden calves
  10. 21. Ruth's famous great grandson
  11. 22. Books that tell life of David
  12. 24. strongman Judge who didn't conquer himself

Down

  1. 2. priest when Jerusalem rebuilt
  2. 4. Father of the Jewish nation
  3. 5. Leviticus teaches how to
  4. 6. last Book of the Pentateuch
  5. 7. NT Book most similar to Joshua
  6. 9. what Nimrod built at Babel
  7. 10. Book of Israel's departure from Egypt
  8. 12. cupbearer for Persian King Artaxerxes
  9. 14. queen who saved a nation
  10. 16. where the Law was given
  11. 18. the Book of Beginnings
  12. 19. wrote 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs
  13. 23. Old Testament is covenant of .
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