Chapter 18: Questions

Chapter 18: QUESTIONS.

Chapter 1:

1. Define, as to origin and use, the words Bible, Testament, Scriptures, Oracles.

Chapter 2:

1. What are the names and number of books in the Pentateuch?
2. The historical group?
3. The poetic or wisdom group?
4. The prophetic division?

Chapter 3:

1. In what language was the most of the Old Testament written?
2. What was the earliest means of multiplying the Scriptures?
3. How might mistakes occur?
4. What method was employed to prevent this?
5. What change was effected by printing?
6. What proof that we have the genuine books of the Old Testament?

Chapter 4:

1. Genesis.
   1. How did the first Old Testament book receive its present name?
   2. With what do the first eleven chapters deal?
   3. What single character is next described?
   4. Why is Abraham important in the history?
   5. What promises were made to Abraham?
   6. What descendants of Abraham are described in the remaining part of Genesis?
   7. How long a period is covered by the events of this book?

2. Exodus.
   1. What was the condition of Israel in Egypt?
   2. What gives the book its title?
   3. How and by whom were they delivered?
   4. Describe the giving of the law and the building of the Tabernacle?

3. Leviticus.
   1. To what subject is this book devoted?
   2. How did it receive its name?
   3. What kinds of sacrifices are enumerated in it?

4. Numbers.
   1. How is this title appropriate to the book?
   2. How long and at what places were the people in the wilderness?
   3. What nations were conquered?
   4. What is recorded of Balaam?

5. Deuteronomy.
   1. Meaning of the title?
   2. Why given?
   3. Where is the scene laid?
   4. What were the cities of refuge?
   5. What is the substance of the blessings and curses?
   6. What events were connected with the death of Moses?

   Make a list of the qualities of God's nature which were most impressively revealed by the experiences of this period.

Chapter 5:

1. Joshua.
   1. Why is this book so named?
   2. What is the theme of the book?
   3. Make a list of the battles recorded.
   4. A list of the miracles.
   5. Compare the character of Joshua with that of Moses in fiveparticulars.

2. Judges.
   1. From what does the book take its name?
   2. What was the condition of the country as to
      1. government,
      2. relation of the Israelites to the Canaanites,
      3. morals and religion?
   3. How many Judges are described?
   4. From what tribes do they come?
   5. What did they accomplish?
   6. How long a period is covered by this book?

3. Ruth.
   1. With what book is this closely connected and yet in strikingcontrast?
   2. What are the leading features of the narrative?
   3. What were its purposes?

4. First Samuel.
   1. Describe Samuel's parentage, early life, call and theprophecy regarding Eli's house.
   2. What events led to Eli's death?
   3. How was the first king chosen?
   4. What were the leading elements in his character?
   5. Describe the decline of Saul and the rise of David.
   6. Analyze Samuel's character and influence in seven particulars.

5. Second Samuel.
   1. Did Samuel write these books?
   2. Who are the leading characters in this book?
   3. What were the leading events in David's life?
   4. What were the consequences of David's great sin?
   5. What literary activity was begun during this period?
   6. What prophets are mentioned?

Chapter 6:

1. How was Solomon seated on the throne?
2. What was his choice?
3. What was the chief event of his reign?
4. What were the characteristics of Solomon's reign as to
   1. prosperity,
   2. extent of dominion,
   3. commerce,
   4. court splendor,
   5. taxation,
   6. literary activity?
5. What was the sin of Solomon's later years?
6. What was the cause of the division of the kingdom?

Chapter 7:

1. What two kingdoms followed the united kingdom of Solomon?
2. In what books is this part of the history recorded?
3. What false worship did Jeroboam establish?
4. Name the kings of the Northern Kingdom (Israel).
5. Those of the Southern (Judah).
6. What great prophet arose?
7. What marriage reconciled the two kingdoms?
8. Describe the characteristics of
   1. Ahab,
   2. Jezebel,
   3. Jehoshaphat,
   4. Athaliah,
   5. Jehu,
   6. Elijah,
   7. Elisha.
9. What heathen worship prevailed in the Northern Kingdom?
10. What descendant of Jehu enjoyed the most prosperous reign?
11. What foreign wars were waged during all this time?
12. What prophets lived in the time of Jeroboam II?
13. Describe the decline and fall of Israel.
14. In what year and by whom was it overthrown?