When I taught fifth grade and MVCS, I used a "homemade
curriculum" that included a heavy emphasis on Scripture memory (Col.3, Ex 20.1-18, Lk 2.8-14, Wordless Book verses, etc.) and an overview of the OT that included Bible stories, learning the
Walk Thru, and practice with the
key words for each OT book with a picture of Christ in the book. I made heavy use of materials from
Walk Thru the Bible's
OT Live Seminar.
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1. What is the key word
for the book of Genesis? Beginnings
In the beginning God created
the heaven and the earth. Gen 1:1
2. What were the four
main events and people in Genesis? Creation,
fall, flood, nations and Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph
Who is Christ in the book
of Genesis? The Seed of the women
(and of Abraham)
And I will put enmity between
thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise
thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
Gen 3:15
Forasmuch then as the children
are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the
same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that
is, the devil; Heb 2:14
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(Job is a book of poetry that
has been put here because this is where it fits chronologically.)
4. What is the key word
for the book of Job? Sovereignty
Though he slay me, yet will I trust in
him: Job 13:15a
5. How is the long book
of Job structured? Job consists of…
the story
of Job’s calamity,
three
cycles of debate between Job and his friends, Eiphaz, Bildad, and Zophar
closing
rebuttals by Elihu and
a
discussion between Job and God.
6. When did Job take
place? Although Job is a book of
poetry, it probably took place during the times of the patriarchs.
7. What is Christ in the
book of Job? Our Mediator
For he is not a man, as I am, that I
should answer him, and we should come together in judgment. Neither is there
any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both. Job 9:32-33
For there is one God, and one mediator between
God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be
testified in due time. 1 Timothy 2:5-6
(also Heb 4:14-16)
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8. What is the key word
of Exodus? Exit
(of
the Israelites from the slavery in Egypt)
I
am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt,
out of the house of bondage. Ex. 20:2
9. Who is Christ in the
book of Exodus? Our Passover
For I will pass through the land of Egypt
this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and
beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the
LORD. And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are:
and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be
upon you to destroy you, when I smite
the land of Egypt. Ex. 12:12-13
Purge out therefore the old leaven, that
ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our Passover
is sacrificed for us: 1 Corinthians 5:7
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10. What is the key word
for the book of Leviticus? Offerings
and feasts
Thou shalt not offer the blood
of my sacrifice with leaven; neither shall the sacrifice of the feast of the
Passover be left unto the morning. Lev.
34:25
11. What was the purpose
of the offerings and feasts? To help
the Israelites be holy
12. What is Christ in the
book of Leviticus? Our Sacrifice
for sin
For the life of the flesh is in the blood:
and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls:
for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul. Lev. 17:11
For then must he often have suffered since
the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he
appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. Hebrews 9:26
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13. What is the key word for the book of Numbers? Wanderings
If the LORD delight in us, then he will
bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and
honey. Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the
land; for they are bread for us: their defense
is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not. Numbers 14:8-9
14. Why did the children
of Israel
have to wander around in the desert? They
did not believe God and disobeyed Him by refusing to go into the promised land.
15. Who is Christ in the
book of Numbers? The One lifted
up
And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put
it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when
he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived. Numbers 21:9
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the
wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth
in him should not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:14-15
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16. What is the key word
of Deuteronomy? Second law
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy
soul, and with all thy might.
Deuteronomy 6:4-5
17. Why did Moses need to
give the law a second time? Because
the old generation that had received the
law at Mt. Sinai had died in the wilderness
wanderings
18. Who is Christ in the
book of Deuteronomy? The true
Prophet
The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a
Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye
shall hearken; Deut. 18:15
See that ye refuse not him that speaketh.
For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall
not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven: Heb. 12:25
(Also Acts 3:22-26)
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19. What are the three divisions of the historical
books?
The theocratic
books which include Joshua, Judges, and Ruth;
The
monoarchial books which include 1 &2 Samuel, Kings, and
Chronicles;
3. The restoration
books which include Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.
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The Theocratic Books of History
20. What is the key word for Joshua? Joshua conquers
So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD said unto
Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance unto Israel according to their divisions
by their tribes. And the land rested from war. Joshua 11.23
21. Why was it important for the Israelites to
drive out all of the wicked inhabitants of the promised land? They would turn Israel's hearts
from the Lord with their idol worship.
22. Who is Christ in the book of Joshua? The Captain of our Salvation
And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted
up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with
his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art
thou for us, or for our adversaries? And he said, Nay; but as captain of the
host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and
did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant? Joshua
5.13-14
For it became him, for whom are all
things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make
the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. Hebrews 2:10
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23. What is the key word for the book of Judges?
Sin cycles
And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he
delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them, and he sold them
into the hands of their enemies round about, so that they could not any longer
stand before their enemies. Whithersoever they went out, the hand of the LORD
was against them for evil, as the LORD had said, and as the LORD had sworn unto
them: and they were greatly distressed. Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges,
which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them. Judges 2.14-16
24. What were the steps in the sin cycles? Sin, slavery, supplication, salvation, silence
were steps that were repeated seven times with the judges. (Othniel (3:9-10), Ehud
(3:15), Deborah and Barak (4:7-9), Gideon (6:11-12) Tola (10:1-2), Jepthah
(11:5-6), and Samson (13:5).)
25. What was Christ in the book of Judges? Our Savior/Deliverer
And when the LORD raised them up judges,
then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of
their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD because of
their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them. Judges
2:18
Forasmuch then as the children are
partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same;
that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is,
the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime
subject to bondage. Hebrews 2.14-15
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26. What is the key word for the book of Ruth? Love story
And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave
thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will
go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and
thy God my God: Ruth 1.16
27. When did the story of Ruth take place? During the time of the judges
28. What is Christ in the book of Ruth? Our
Kinsman-Redeemer
And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be
the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name
may be famous in Israel.
And he shall be unto thee a restorer of thy life, and a nourisher of thine old
age… Ruth 4.14-15a
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The Monarchial Books of History
29. What is the key word for the 1 Samuel? King Saul
And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and
sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than
sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 1 Samuel 15:22
30. Who is Christ in the book of 1 Samuel? Our Friend
So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the LORD
even require it at the hand of David's enemies. And Jonathan caused David to
swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul. I
Samuel 20:16-17
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13
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31. What is the key word for 2 Samuel? King
David
And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for
his people Israel's
sake. II Samuel 5:12
32. What book of the Bible did David write? Psalms (He wrote most of it.)
33. Who is Christ in the book of 2 Samuel? Our
King
And thine house and thy kingdom shall be
established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever. II
Samuel 7:16
Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O
LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name. He is the tower
of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and
to his seed for evermore. II Samuel 22:50-51
And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom
there shall be no end. Luke 1:33
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34. What is the key word for the book of 1 Chronicles? Editorial on David
Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the
power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the
heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art
exalted as head above all. I Chronicles
29:11
35. When does the book of 1 Chronicles take
place? It covers the same events as
2 Samuel
36. Who is Christ in the book of 1
Chronicles? The Blessing of the ark
And the ark of God remained with the family of Obededom in his house three
months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obededom, and all that he had. 1
Chronicles 13:14
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if
any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup
with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20
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37. Which books are books
of poetry? Job, Psalms, Proverbs,
Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon
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38. What is the key word
for the book of Psalms? Worship
My mouth shall speak the praise of the
Lord, and all flesh shall bless His holy name forever and ever. Psalm 145:21
39. What were the psalms
used for? They were the Jewish
song/hymn book
40. Who is Christ in the
book of Psalms? Our Shepherd
The LORD is my shepherd; I
shall not want. Psalm 23:1
11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth
his life for the sheep. 14
I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. John 10:11,14
The Monarchial Books of History (continued)
41. What is the key word
for 1 Kings? King Solomon
Blessed be the LORD thy God,
which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for
ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice. 1 Kings 10:9
42. What were the things
that turned Solomon’s heart from God? Riches*,
horses, and his wives that worshipped other gods *pesos for Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs/ Solomon
43. Who is Christ in the
book of 1 Kings? A Greater than
Solomon
And when the queen of Sheba heard of the
fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with
hard questions. 1 Kings 10:1
The queen of the south shall rise up in
the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the
uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a
greater than Solomon is here. Matthew
12:42
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(Proverbs, Ecclesiasties,
and Song of Solomon
are books of poetry that
have been put here because this is where they fit chronologically.)
44. What is the key word
for the book of Proverbs? Wisdom
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of
wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. Proverbs 9:10
45. What is the fear of
the Lord? The Fear of the Lord is the
awareness that God is watching, weighing, and rewarding all that I do, say, or think. (2 Chron. 16:9; Prov. 16:2; Rev. 22:12)
46. What is Christ in the
book of Proverbs? Wisdom Personified
...Christ;
In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians
2:3
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47. What is
the key word for Ecclesiastes? Vanity
Vanity of
vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity. Ecclesiastes 12:8
48. Who is
Christ in the book of Ecclesiastes? Our
abundant Life
1 Remember now thy Creator
in the days of thy youth,
while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, 13 Let us hear the conclusion
of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole
duty of man. 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment,
with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
Ecclesiasties 12:1,
The thief cometh not, but for
to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and
that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10
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49. What is
the key word in the book of Song of Solomon? Love in marriage
I am my beloved's, and his
desire is toward me. Song of Solomon 7:10
50. Who is
Christ in Song of Solomon? Our Groom
This is a great mystery: but I
speak concerning Christ and the church. Nevertheless let every one of you in
particular so love his wife even as himself…
Ephesians 5:32-33
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51. What is the key word for 2 Kings? Exile
And the LORD said, I will
remove Judah also out of my sight, as I have removed Israel, and will cast off
this city Jerusalem which I have chosen, and the house of which I said, My name
shall be there. 2 Kings 23:27
52. Who is Christ in the book of 2 Kings? The Cleansing Flow
Then went he down, and dipped himself
seven times in Jordan,
according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto
the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. 2 Kings 5:14
But if we walk in the light,
as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of
Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 1 John 1:7
53. What story does that (q.52) picture of Christ
come from? The story of Elisha and
Naman the leper in 2 Kings chapter five.
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54. What is the key word for 2 Chronicles? Editorial on Judah
For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro
throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose
heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from
henceforth thou shalt have wars. 2 Chronicles 16:9
55. When does the book of 2 Chronicles take
place? It records the same events
recorded in 1 & 2 Kings.
56. Who is Christ in the book of 2
Chronicles? The Temple
Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD, and the king's house: and all
that came into Solomon's heart to make in the house of the LORD, and in his own
house, he prosperously effected. (12) And the LORD appeared to Solomon by
night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place
to myself for an house of sacrifice. 2 Chronicles 7:11-12
And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the
temple of it. Revelation 21:22
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57. How are the prophetic books arranged? They are divided into five major prophets and
twelve minor prophets
58. Why are the major prophets called that? Because they are longer than the minor
prophets
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59. What is the key word for the book of Obadiah? Brother’s keeper
For thy violence against thy
brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever.
Obadiah 10
60. Who was the book written to? Edom,
the descendants of Esau (Jacob/Israel’s brother), who helped Judah’s enemies when Jerusalem was being attacked
61. Who is Christ in the book of Obadiah? Our Avenger
For the day of the LORD is near upon all
the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall
return upon thine own head. Obadiah 15
(30) For we know him that hath said,
Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The
Lord shall judge his people. (31) It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands
of the living God. Hebrews 10:30-31
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62. What is the key word for the book of Joel? Plague of locust
Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain:
let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh,
for it is nigh at hand; Joel 2:1
63. Who is Christ in the book of Joel? Judge of the Nations
Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to
the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to
judge all the heathen round about. Joel
3:12
And before him shall be gathered all
nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth
his sheep from the goats: (33) And he shall set the sheep on his right hand,
but the goats on the left. Matthew
25:32-33
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64. What is the key word for the book of Jonah? Fish
But I will sacrifice unto thee with the
voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the
LORD. Jonah 2:9
65. What happened in the four chapters of
Jonah? Fleeing from God, Inside the
fish, Salvation preached in Nineveh,
Heat stroke on the hillside
66. Who is Christ in the book of Jonah? The One buried and risen
Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was
in the belly of the fish
three days and three nights. Jonah 1:17
For as Jonas was three days and three
nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three
nights in the heart of the earth.
Matthew 12:40
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67. What two books were written to the northern
kingdom of Israel? HA. HA, Hosea and Amos (these two books
were written to the northern kingdom
of Israel)
68. What is the key word for the book of Amos? Plumb line
Thus he shewed me: and, behold, the Lord stood upon a wall made by a
plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand. (8) And the LORD said unto me, Amos,
what seest thou? And I said, A plumbline. Then said the Lord, Behold, I will
set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel: I will not again pass by
them any more: Amos 7:7-8
69. What did the plumb line represent? God’s righteous standard
70. Who is Christ in the book of Amos? A Chastener
You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will
punish you for all your iniquities. Amos 3:2
For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he
receiveth. Hebrews 12:4
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71. What is the key word in Hosea? Harlot
For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice;
and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. But they like men have
transgressed the covenant: there have they dealt treacherously against me.
Hosea 6:6-7
72. What was the name of
Hosea’s wife? God told Hosea to
marry Gomer, an unfaithful woman. Then he demonstrated God’s love and
faithfulness by loving her and buying her back after she had left him and
become a slave.
73. What is Christ in the book of Hosea? A redeeming Husband
Then said the LORD unto me, Go yet, love a
woman beloved of her friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the
LORD toward the children of Israel, who look to other gods, and love flagons of
wine. So I bought her to me for fifteen pieces of silver, and for an homer of
barley, and an half homer of barley: Hosea 3:1-2
Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as
silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your
fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish
and without spot: 1 Peter 1:18-19
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74. What is the key word for the book of Isaiah? Groan and glory
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me;
because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath
sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and
the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To proclaim the acceptable
year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that
mourn; Isaiah 60:1-2
75. How many chapters are in the book of
Isaiah? There are 66, the same
number as in the
Bible. The first 39 groan over Israel’s sins
and the last 27 glory over its future
76. Who is Christ in the book of Isaiah? The Holy One
And it shall come to pass in that day,
that the remnant of Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob,
shall no more again stay upon him that smote them; but shall stay upon the
LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth
Isaiah 10:20
Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth?
art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.
Luke 4:34
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77. What is the key word for the book of Micah? Day in court
(1) Hear ye now what the LORD saith;
Arise, contend thou before the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice. (2)
Hear ye, O mountains, the LORD'S controversy, and ye strong foundations of the
earth: for the LORD hath a controversy with his people, and he will plead with Israel.
… (8) He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require
of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
Micah 6:1-2,8
78. Whose day in court was it? It was Judah’s day in God’s court.
Micah prosecuted them, and they were
found guilty.
79. Who is Christ in the book of Micah? A Ruler from Bethlehem
(1) Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem
of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, … (4) And when he had gathered all the
chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where
Christ should be born. (5) And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for
thus it is written by the prophet, (6) And thou Bethlehem,
in the land of Juda,
art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a
Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Matthes 2:1,4-6 quoting Micah 5:2.
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80. What is the key word for the book of Nahum? Flood
The LORD is good, a strong hold F3 in the day of trouble; and he
knoweth them that trust in him. (8) But with an overrunning flood he will make
an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies. Nahum 1:7-8
81. Who was the book of Nahum written to? Nineveh,
the capital of the Assyrian empire
82. Who is Christ in the book of Nahum? A patient Judge
The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit
the wicked: Nahum 1:3a
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness;
but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that
all should come to repentance. (10) But the day of the Lord will come… 2 Peter
2:9-10
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83. What is the key word in the book of Zephaniah? Day of the Lord
Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord GOD: for the day of the LORD is
at hand: Zephaniah 1:7a
84. What are the two concepts associated with the
Day of the Lord? Kingdom and
judgment
85. Who is Christ in the book of Zephaniah? A Rewarder of deeds
And it shall come to pass at that time,
that I will search Jerusalem
with candles, and punish the men that are settled on their lees: that say in
their heart, The LORD will not do good, neither will he do evil. Zephaniah 1:12
And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward
is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
Revelation 22:12
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86. What is the key word for Jeremiah? Rotten sash
Take the girdle that thou hast got, which
is upon thy loins, and arise, go to Euphrates,
and hide it there in a hole of the rock. ... after many days, ... I went to Euphrates, and digged, and took the girdle from the place
where I had hid it: and, behold, the girdle was marred, it was profitable for
nothing. 8 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, … This evil people …
shall even be as this girdle, which is good for nothing. Jeremiah 13:4-13
87. What did the rotten sash represent? How useless Judah’s sin made them
88. Who is Christ in the book of Jeremiah? The Living Waters
For my people have committed two evils;
they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns,
broken cisterns, that can hold no water.
Jeremiah 2:13
… If thou knewest the gift of God, and who
it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him,
and he would have given thee living water. John 4:10
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89. What is the key word for Habakkuk? Watchtower
I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to
see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.
Habakkuk 2:1
90. What was Habakkuk watching for? He
was watching and waiting for an answer to a question that he had asked God.
91. Who is Christ in the book of Habakkuk? The Object of our faith
Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just
shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2:4
For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it
is written, The just shall live by faith. Romans 1:17
But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident:
for, The just shall live by faith. Galatians 3:11
Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall
have no pleasure in him. Hebrews 10:38
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91. What is the key word for the book of Isaiah? Groan and glory
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me;
because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath
sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and
the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To proclaim the acceptable
year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that
mourn; Isaiah 60:1-2
92. How many chapters are in the book of
Isaiah? There are 66, the same
number as in the Bible. The first 39 groan over Israel’s sins and the last 27 glory
over its future
93. Who is Christ in the book of Isaiah? The Holy One
And it shall come to pass in that day,
that the remnant of Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob,
shall no more again stay upon him that smote them; but shall stay upon the
LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth
Isaiah 10:20
Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do
with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who
thou art; the Holy One of God. Luke 4:34
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94. What is the key word for Lamentation? Tears
The joy of our heart is ceased; our dance
is turned into mourning. The crown is fallen from our head: woe unto us, that
we have sinned! Lamentations 5:14-15
95. Who wrote Lamentations? Jeremiah
96. Why was he lamenting? He was lamenting/mourning because of the
destruction of Jerusalem
97. Who is Christ in the book of
Lamentations? A Mother Hen
How doth the city sit solitary, that was
full of people! how is she become as a widow! she that was great among the
nations, and princess among the provinces, how is she become tributary! … How doth the city sit solitary, that was
full of people! how is she become as a widow! she that was great among the
nations, and princess among the provinces, how is she become tributary! Lamentations 1:1,8a
How doth the city sit solitary, that was
full of people! how is she become as a widow! she that was great among the
nations, and princess among the provinces, how is she become tributary! Matthew 23:37-38
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98. What is the key word for the book of Daniel? Dreams
Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for
wisdom and might are his: (21) And he changeth the times and the seasons: he
removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and
knowledge to them that know understanding:
Daniel 2:20b-21
99. When was the book of Daniel written? It was written about the time during the
Babylonian captivity of Israel
100. Who is Christ in the book of Daniel? A Stone
And in the days of these kings shall the
God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom
shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all
these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever. (45) Forasmuch as thou sawest that
the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in
pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God
hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter: and the dream is
certain, and the interpretation thereof sure.
Daniel 2:44-45
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101. What is the key word for the book of Ezekiel? Dry bones
Then he said unto me, Son of man, these
bones are the whole house of Israel:
behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off for
our parts. … (13) And ye shall know that I am the LORD, … (14) And shall put my spirit in you, and ye
shall live, and I shall place you in your own land: then shall ye know that I
the LORD have spoken it, and performed it, saith the LORD. Ezekiel 37:11,13a,14
102. Who is Christ in the book of Ezekiel? The Glory of God
Then brought he me the
way of the north gate before the house: and I looked, and, behold, the glory of
the LORD filled the house of the LORD: and I fell upon my face. Ezekiel 44:4
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103. What is the key word
for the book of Ezra? Temple/people
Then rose up Zerubbabel ... and began to
build the house of God which is at Jerusalem:
and with them were the prophets of God helping them. Ezra 5:2
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek
the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Ezra
7:10
104. What two men does
the book of Ezra tell about? It
tells about Zerubbabel, who returned to
rebuild the temple, and Ezra, who helped restore the people
105. Who is Christ in the
book of Ezra? Our Restorer
For we were bondmen; yet our God hath not
forsaken us in our bondage, but hath extended mercy unto us in the sight of the
kings of Persia, to give us a reviving, to set up the house of our God, and to
repair the desolations thereof, and to give us a wall in Judah and in
Jerusalem. Ezra 9:9
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the
paths of righteousness for his name's sake
Psalm 23:3
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106. What is the key word
for the book of Zechariah? Messiah
Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem:
and Jerusalem
shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy
mountain. Zechariah 8:3
107. What was Zechariah’s
mission and message? He wanted to
encourage the people to finish rebuilding the temple because the Messiah was
coming to dwell in it.
108. Who is Christ in the
book of Zechariah? The coming
Messiah
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee:
he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a
colt the foal of an ass. Zechariah 9:9
This took place to fulfill what was spoken
through the prophet: 5 "Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold your king
is coming to you, gentle, and mounted on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of
a beast of burden.’ ” Matthew 21:4-5
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109. What is the key word
for the book of Haggai? Temple
Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your
cieled [paneled] houses, and this house lie waste? Now therefore thus saith the
LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.
Haggai 1:4-5
110. What was the message
of Haggai? “Consider your ways.” Why are you living in your paneled houses
when God’s house is still unfinished?
111. Who is Christ in the
book of Haggai? The Signet of the
Father
'On that day,' declares the LORD of hosts,
'I will take you, Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, My servant,' declares the LORD,
'and I will make you like a signet {ring,} for I have chosen you,' "
declares the LORD of hosts. Haggai 2:23
God, ... Hath in these last days spoken
unto us by his Son, ... Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express
image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he
had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on
high; Hebrews 1:1-3
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113. What is the key word
for the book of Esther? Queen
of Persia
For if thou
altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and
deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's
house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom
for such a time as this? Esther 4:14
114. What is Christ in
the book of Esther? Our
Advocate
And the king said again unto Esther ...
What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what is
thy request? and it shall be performed, even to the half of the kingdom. (3)
Then Esther the queen answered and said, If I have found favour in thy sight,
... let my life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request: 4
For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish.
Esther 2:2-4
And if any man sin, we
have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: 1 John 2:1b
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115. What is the key word for the book of Nehemiah? Wall
And it came to pass, that when all our
enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things,
they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work
was wrought of our God. Nehemiah 6:16
116. Who is Christ in the book of Nehemiah? Our Strength
Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat
the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is
prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy
of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah
8:10
I can do all things through Christ which
strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13
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117. What is the key word for the book of Malachi? Hearts of stone
Have we not all one father? hath not one
God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by
profaning the covenant of our fathers?
Malachi 2:10
118. Who is Christ in the
book of Malachi? Fuller’s Soap
But who may abide the day of His coming?
and who shall stand when He appeareth? for He is like a refiner's fire, and
like fullers' soap: Malachi 3:2
And after six days Jesus taketh with him
Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by
themselves: and he was transfigured before them. And his raiment became
shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. Mark 9:2-3
119. How many years were
between Malachi and Christ’s birth. About
400 years
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