The —Members and Elders November 2011

Biblical Knowledge

Q1. Is each of the following statements from ? Yes No a. “Blessed are the strong, for they shall be the sword of God.” ...... ❑1 ❑2 b. “For I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me.” ...... ❑1 ❑2 c. “For it is easier for a to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God.” ...... ❑1 ❑2 d. “God helps those who help themselves.” ...... ❑1 ❑2 e. “Let your women keep silent in the churches, for it is not permitted for them to speak.” ...... ❑1 ❑2

Q2. Which biblical figure is most closely associated with each of the following? (Please check one in each row.) Abraham a. Remaining obedient to God despite suffering ...... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4 b. Leading the from Egypt ...... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4 c. Willingness to his son for God ...... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4

Q3. What is the first book of the Bible? Q7. What did God promise in his with ? ______❑1 Noah would be the father of many nations. ❑2 Noah’s family would inherit the land of Q4. What are the of the first four books of the . New ? ❑3 The Messiah would be one of Noah’s descendants. ______❑4 There would never be another flood to destroy the earth. ______Q8. By what means were the guided through Q5. Which one of the following is not one of the Ten the wilderness after they left Egypt? Commandments? ❑1 and his family ❑ ❑1 Do not commit adultery. 2 Moses’ knowledge of the area ❑ Do not steal. ❑3 The pillars of cloud and of fire 2 ❑ ❑3 Do unto others as you would have them do 4 The reconnaisance of the 12 spies unto you. ❑4 Keep the Sabbath holy. Q9. Which book contains the following statement: “If a man commits adultery with the wife of his Q6. To whom was it said: “Look toward heaven, and neighbor, both the adulterer and the adulteress count the stars, if you are able to count them . . . shall be put to death”? ❑ so shall your descendants be”? 1 Genesis ❑ Exodus ❑1 Abraham 2 ❑ Leviticus ❑2 3 ❑ Deuteronomy ❑3 4

❑4 Noah Q10. What was ’s reaction to the death of ? ❑ Continue in the next column. 1 He investigated to find the killer. ❑ 2 He mourned. ❑ 3 He rejoiced that he was free from his enemy. ❑ 4 He sang a psalm of thanksgiving.

1 Q11. According to , what did Rahab do? Q18. is associated with what location? ❑1 She helped the men of prepare for ❑1 war. ❑2 ❑2 She hid Israelite spies. ❑3 Samaria ❑3 She hid soldiers for the king. ❑4 Sinai ❑4 She warned the city of an enemy attack. Q19. Which of the following were Old Testament Q12. In the book that bears her , makes her ? (Please check all that apply.) mother-in-law an extensive vow. Who was ❑1 Deuteronomy Ruth’s mother-in-law? ❑2 Elijah ❑1 ❑3 ❑2 Naomi ❑4 ❑3 Orpah ❑5 Leviticus ❑4 Shiprah ❑6 Paul ❑7 None were Old Testament prophets Q13. About whom is the following said: “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are Q20. Where was baptized? peace”? ❑1 In the ❑1 Ecclesiastes’ wife ❑2 In the ❑2 Job’s wife ❑3 In the Mediterranean Sea ❑3 The Queen of ❑4 In the Sea of Galilee ❑4 Wisdom Q21. To whom, and on what occasion, was it said, Q14. “Happy is everyone who fears the Lord, who “Certainly you are one of them, for you are a walks in his ways” is found in which book? Galilean”? ❑1 Job ❑1 To John, when he preached by the Jordan ❑2 River ❑3 Proverbs ❑2 To of Arimathea, when he asked for ❑4 Ecclesiastes Jesus’ body ❑3 To Peter, when he stood in the court of the Q15. To what event does the book of Lamentations high respond? ❑4 To Stephen, when he preached in Jerusalem ❑1 The death of Jonathan ❑2 The death of Q22. Who said, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in ❑3 The division of the kingdom his hands . . . I will not believe . . . .”? ❑4 The destruction of Jerusalem ❑1 Joseph of Arimathea ❑2 Q16. Who had a vision of four great beasts whose ❑3 Nathaniel power will be broken when “the holy ones of the ❑4 Thomas Most High . . . receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever—forever and ever”? Q23. Which was known as “The Zealot”? ❑1 ❑1 Andrew ❑2 ❑2 James ❑3 Isaiah ❑3 Nathaniel ❑4 Zechariah ❑4 Simon

Q17. How does the answer the question Q24. Which of the gospels tells of Jesus driving the “What does the Lord require of you?” money changers out of the temple near the ❑1 “I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the beginning of his ministry? knowledge of God rather than burnt ❑1 Matthew offerings.” ❑2 Mark ❑2 “Let roll down like waters and ❑3 Luke righteousness like an everflowing stream.” ❑4 John ❑3 “Rend your hearts and not your clothing. Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful.” ❑4 “To do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.”

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2 Q25. Who were the two who appeared talking with Q30. According to Ephesians, how should husbands Jesus when he was transfigured? love their wives? ❑1 Abraham and ❑1 As Christ loves the church ❑2 Elijah and Isaiah ❑2 As their wives love them ❑3 Jacob and David ❑3 By giving them clothing without spot or ❑4 Moses and Elijah wrinkle ❑4 By treating them fairly Q26. What was the answer given to the scribe’s question: “Which commandment is the first of Q31. According to the letter of James, what is the one all?” thing that no man can tame? ❑1 “Do unto others as you would have others ❑1 Ambition do unto you.” ❑2 Anger ❑2 “Love one another as I have loved you.” ❑3 Lust ❑3 “Seek first his kingdom and his ❑4 The tongue righteousness and all these things will be yours as well.” Q32. According to 1 John, why do we love? ❑4 “You shall love the Lord your God with all ❑1 Because love covers a multitude of sins your heart, and with all your soul, and with ❑2 Because God first loved us all your mind, and with all your strength.” ❑3 Because love is the fulfillment of the law ❑4 Because love never ends Q27. Which one of the following statements best summarizes Paul’s discussion of Abraham in his Q33. After his conversation with the Ethiopian eunuch, letter to the Romans? what did Philip do? ❑1 As Abraham was a wanderer and a ❑1 He ate with him. sojourner, so are pilgrims and ❑2 He baptized him. sojourners in this world. ❑3 He introduced him to other Christians. ❑2 Justification by is exemplified by ❑4 He took him to the temple. Abraham, since he received the promise by faith before he was circumcised. Q34. Which of the following ideas or themes is not ❑3 Since Abraham was circumcised, all should found in the book of ? be circumcised. ❑1 Exhortation to the churches ❑4 The promise made to Abraham is now ❑2 The Lamb who is worthy extended to the and is no longer ❑3 The mark of the beast valid for . ❑4 Jesus returns to take Christians to heaven before a climactic battle Q28. What book or letter contains an account of the day of Pentecost? ❑1 Acts ❑2 1 Corinthians ❑3 Ephesians ❑4 Romans

Q29. From which book of Paul’s letters does this come: “There is no longer Jew or Greek; there is no longer slave or free; there is no longer male or female; for all of you are now one in Christ Jesus”? ❑1 Colossians ❑2 Ephesians ❑3 Galatians ❑4 Romans

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Biblical Knowledge

Please respond to the following questions based on your current understanding, without help from other people or information resources. Select what you think is the one best available response for each multiple-choice question.

Q1. Is each of the following statements from the Bible? Yes No a. “Blessed are the strong, for they shall be the sword of God.” ...... ❑1 ■2 b. “For I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me.” ...... ■1 ❑2 c. “For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God.” ...... ■1 ❑2 d. “God helps those who help themselves.” ...... ❑1 ■2 e. “Let your women keep silent in the churches, for it is not permitted for them to speak.” ...... ■1 ❑2

Q2. Which biblical figure is most closely associated with each of the following? (Please check one in each row.) Abraham Elijah Job Moses a. Remaining obedient to God despite suffering ...... ❑1 ❑2 ■3 ❑4 b. Leading from Egypt ...... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ■4 c. Willingness to sacrifice his son for God ...... ■1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4

Q3. What is the first book of the Bible? Genesis

Q4. What are the names of the first four books of the Q7. What did God promise in his covenant with ? Noah? ❑1 Noah would be the father of many nations. Matthew Mark ❑2 Noah’s family would inherit the land of Canaan. Luke John ❑3 The Messiah would be one of Noah’s descendants. Q5. Which one of the following is not one of the Ten ■4 There would never be another flood to Commandments? destroy the earth. ❑1 Do not commit adultery. ❑2 Do not steal. Q8. By what means were the Israelites guided through ■3 Do unto others as you would have them do the wilderness after they left Egypt? unto you. ❑1 Jethro and his family ❑ ❑4 Keep the Sabbath holy. 2 Moses’ knowledge of the area ■3 The pillars of cloud and of fire ❑ Q6. To whom was it said: “Look toward heaven, and 4 The reconnaisance of the 12 spies count the stars, if you are able to count them . . . so shall your descendants be”? Q9. Which book contains the following statement: “If ■1 Abraham a man commits adultery with the wife of his ❑2 Jacob neighbor, both the adulterer and the adulteress ❑ Lot shall be put to death”? 3 ❑ ❑ Noah 1 Genesis 4 ❑ 2 Exodus ■ Continue in the next column. 3 Leviticus ❑ 4 Deuteronomy

1 Q10. What was David’s reaction to the death of Saul? Q17. How does the prophet Micah answer the question ❑1 He investigated to find the killer. “What does the Lord require of you?” ■2 He mourned. ❑1 “I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the ❑3 He rejoiced that he was free from his knowledge of God rather than burnt enemy. offerings.” ❑4 He sang a psalm of thanksgiving. ❑2 “Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an everflowing stream.” Q11. According to Joshua, what did Rahab do? ❑3 “Rend your hearts and not your clothing. ❑1 She helped the men of Jericho prepare for Return to the Lord, your God, for he is war. gracious and merciful.” ■2 She hid Israelite spies. ■4 “To do justice, and to love kindness, and to ❑3 She hid soldiers for the king. walk humbly with your God.” ❑4 She warned the city of an enemy attack. Q18. Isaiah is associated with what location? Q12. In the book that bears her name, Ruth makes her ❑1 Damascus mother-in-law an extensive vow. Who was ■2 Jerusalem Ruth’s mother-in-law? ❑3 Samaria ❑1 Esther ❑4 Sinai ■2 Naomi ❑3 Orpah Q19. Which of the following were Old Testament ❑4 Shiprah prophets? (Please check all that apply.) ❑1 Deuteronomy Q13. About whom is the following said: “Her ways are ■2 Elijah ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are ■3 Ezekiel peace”? ■4 Jeremiah ❑1 Ecclesiastes’ wife ❑5 Leviticus ❑2 Job’s wife ❑6 Paul ❑3 The ❑7 None were Old Testament prophets ■4 Wisdom Q20. Where was Jesus baptized? Q14. “Happy is everyone who fears the Lord, who ❑1 In the Dead Sea walks in his ways” is found in which book? ■2 In the Jordan River ❑1 Job ❑3 In the Mediterranean Sea ■2 Psalms ❑4 In the Sea of Galilee ❑3 Proverbs ❑4 Ecclesiastes Q21. To whom, and on what occasion, was it said, “Certainly you are one of them, for you are a Q15. To what event does the book of Lamentations Galilean”? respond? ❑1 To John, when he preached by the Jordan ❑1 The death of Jonathan River ❑2 The death of Josiah ❑2 To Joseph of Arimathea, when he asked for ❑3 The division of the kingdom Jesus’ body ■4 The destruction of Jerusalem ■3 To Peter, when he stood in the court of the high priest Q16. Who had a vision of four great beasts whose ❑4 To Stephen, when he preached in Jerusalem power will be broken when “the holy ones of the Most High . . . receive the kingdom and possess Q22. Who said, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in the kingdom forever—forever and ever”? his hands . . . I will not believe . . . .”? ❑1 Amos ❑1 Joseph of Arimathea ■2 Daniel ❑2 Mary Magdalene ❑3 Isaiah ❑3 Nathaniel ❑4 Zechariah ■4 Thomas

Continue in the next column Q23. Which disciple was known as “The Zealot”? ❑1 Andrew ❑2 James ❑3 Nathaniel ■4 Simon

2 Q24. Which of the gospels tells of Jesus driving the Q29. From which book of Paul’s letters does this come: money changers out of the temple near the “There is no longer Jew or Greek; there is no beginning of his ministry? longer slave or free; there is no longer male or ❑1 Matthew female; for all of you are now one in Christ ❑2 Mark Jesus”? ❑3 Luke ❑1 Colossians ■4 John ❑2 Ephesians ■3 Galatians Q25. Who were the two who appeared talking with ❑4 Romans Jesus when he was transfigured? ❑1 Abraham and Isaac Q30. According to Ephesians, how should husbands ❑2 Elijah and Isaiah love their wives? ❑3 Jacob and David ■1 As Christ loves the church ■4 Moses and Elijah ❑2 As their wives love them ❑3 By giving them clothing without spot or Q26. What was the answer given to the scribe’s wrinkle question: “Which commandment is the first of ❑4 By treating them fairly all?” ❑1 “Do unto others as you would have others Q31. According to the letter of James, what is the one do unto you.” thing that no man can tame? ❑2 “Love one another as I have loved you.” ❑1 Ambition ❑3 “Seek first his kingdom and his ❑2 Anger righteousness and all these things will be ❑3 Lust yours as well.” ■4 The tongue ■4 “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with Q32. According to 1 John, why do we love? all your mind, and with all your strength.” ❑1 Because love covers a multitude of sins ■2 Because God first loved us Q27. Which one of the following statements best ❑3 Because love is the fulfillment of the law summarizes Paul’s discussion of Abraham in his ❑4 Because love never ends letter to the Romans? ❑1 As Abraham was a wanderer and a Q33. After his conversation with the Ethiopian eunuch, sojourner, so Christians are pilgrims and what did Philip do? sojourners in this world. ❑1 He ate with him. ■2 Justification by faith is exemplified by ■2 He baptized him. Abraham, since he received the promise by ❑3 He introduced him to other Christians. faith before he was circumcised. ❑4 He took him to the temple. ❑3 Since Abraham was circumcised, all should be circumcised. Q34. Which of the following ideas or themes is not ❑4 The promise made to Abraham is now found in the book of Revelation? extended to the Gentiles and is no longer ❑1 Exhortation to the churches valid for Jews. ❑2 The Lamb who is worthy ❑3 The mark of the beast Q28. What book or letter contains an account of the day ■4 Jesus returns to take Christians to heaven of Pentecost? before a climactic battle ■1 Acts ❑2 1 Corinthians ❑3 Ephesians ❑4 Romans

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Q1. Have you read the Bible outside of worship during the past 12 months? ❑1 Yes Q1a. In which one format did you most recently read the Bible outside of worship? ❑2 No ❑1 Printed Bible ❑4 Smartphone ❑3 Don’t remember ❑2 Desktop or laptop computer ❑5 Other (please specify): ❑3 Tablet computer ______

Q1b. From which book of the Bible did you read most recently outside of worship? (If you do not remember from which book, check here: ❑) ______

Q2. How important has each of the following been for helping you learn Bible content? Very A Little Not Not Not Important Important Important Important Applicable Sure a. Listening to the Bible read in worship ...... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4 ❑5 ❑6 b. Listening to sermons ...... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4 ❑5 ❑6 c. Participating in a church school class or Bible study group but not leading it ...... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4 ❑5 ❑6 d. Preparing sermons ...... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4 ❑5 ❑6 e. Reading the Bible on your own ...... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4 ❑5 ❑6 f. Taking a college or seminary class ...... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4 ❑5 ❑6 g. Teaching a church school class or leading a Bible study group ...... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4 ❑5 ❑6 h. Using a Bible study aid ...... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4 ❑5 ❑6 i. Viewing material on the Internet ...... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4 ❑5 ❑6 j. Other (please specify): ______.... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4 ❑5 ❑6

Biblical Knowledge

Please respond to the following questions based on your current understanding, without help from other people or information resources. Select what you think is the one best available response for each multiple-choice question. Some questions may seem very easy, but we are asking members and elders many of the same questions, so we need a range of questions for comparison purposes.

Q3. Is each of the following statements from the Bible? Yes No a. “Blessed are the strong, for they shall be the sword of God.” ...... ❑1 ❑2 b. “For I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me.” ...... ❑1 ❑2 c. “For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God.” ...... ❑1 ❑2 d “God helps those who help themselves.” ...... ❑1 ❑2 e. “Let your women keep silent in the churches, for it is not permitted for them to speak.” ...... ❑1 ❑2

Q4. Which biblical figure is most closely associated with each of the following? (Please check one in each row.) Abraham Elijah Job Moses a. Remaining obedient to God despite suffering ...... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4 b. Leading the exodus from Egypt ...... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4 c. Willingness to sacrifice his son for God ...... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4

1 Q5. What is the first book of the Bible? Q13. According to Joshua, what did Rahab do? ❑ She helped the men of Jericho prepare for ______1 war.

❑2 She hid Israelite spies. Q6. What are the names of the first four books of the ❑3 She hid soldiers for the king. New Testament? ❑4 She warned the city of an enemy attack.

______Q14. In the book that bears her name, Ruth makes her mother-in-law an extensive vow. Who was ______Ruth’s mother-in-law?

❑1 Esther Q7. Which one of the following is not one of the Ten ❑2 Naomi Commandments? ❑ Orpah ❑ 3 1 Do not commit adultery. ❑ Shiprah ❑ 4 2 Do not steal. ❑ 3 Do unto others as you would have them do Q15. Reading the book of the covenant, purifying the unto you. Jewish temple, and celebrating the Passover are ❑ 4 Keep the Sabbath holy. all associated with whom? ❑1 David Q8. To whom was it said: “Look toward heaven, and ❑2 Jeroboam count the stars, if you are able to count them . . . ❑3 Josiah so shall your descendants be”? ❑4 Manasseh ❑1 Abraham ❑2 Jacob Q16. In which book was David annointed king over ❑3 Lot Israel? ❑ 4 Noah ❑1 1 Kings ❑2 2 Kings Q9. What did God promise in his covenant with ❑3 1 Noah? ❑4 2 Samuel ❑1 Noah would be the father of many nations. ❑2 Noah’s family would inherit the land of Q17. About whom is the following said: “Her ways are Canaan. ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are ❑3 The Messiah would be one of Noah’s peace”? descendants. ❑ Ecclesiastes’ wife ❑ 1 4 There would never be another flood to ❑2 Job’s wife destroy the earth. ❑3 The Queen of Sheba ❑4 Wisdom Q10. By what means were the Israelites guided through the wilderness after they left Egypt? Q18. Which of the following statements is found in ❑1 Jethro and his family Ecclesiastes? ❑ 2 Moses’ knowledge of the area ❑1 “All this I have tested by wisdom; I said ‘I ❑3 The pillars of cloud and of fire will be wise’ but it was far from me.” ❑ 4 The reconnaisance of the 12 spies ❑2 “Like a dog that returns to its vomit is a fool who reverts to his folly.” Q11. Which book contains the following statement: “If ❑3 “Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord in his a man commits adultery with the wife of his sanctuary.” neighbor, both the adulterer and the adulteress ❑4 “Zion stretches out her hands, but there is shall be put to death”? no one to comfort her.” ❑1 Genesis ❑2 Exodus Q19. “Happy is everyone who fears the Lord, who ❑3 Leviticus walks in his ways” is found in which book? ❑ 4 Deuteronomy ❑1 Job ❑2 Psalms Q12. Who was made a leper but then healed after seven ❑3 Proverbs days? ❑4 Ecclesiastes ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4 Lot’s wife

Continue in the next column. 2 Q20. To what event does the book of Lamentations Q27. Which disciple was known as “The Zealot”? respond? ❑1 Andrew ❑1 The death of Jonathan ❑2 James ❑2 The death of Josiah ❑3 Nathaniel ❑3 The division of the kingdom ❑4 Simon ❑4 The destruction of Jerusalem Q28. “For many are called, but few are chosen” comes Q21. Isaiah is associated with what location? at the conclusion of which parable? ❑1 Damascus ❑1 The marriage feast ❑2 Jerusalem ❑2 The ten virgins ❑3 Samaria ❑3 The two sons ❑4 Sinai ❑4 The wicked tenants

Q22. How does the prophet Micah answer the question Q29. Which of the gospels tells of Jesus driving the “What does the Lord require of you?” money changers out of the temple near the ❑1 “I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the beginning of his ministry? knowledge of God rather than burnt ❑1 Matthew offerings.” ❑2 Mark ❑2 “Let justice roll down like waters and ❑3 Luke righteousness like an everflowing stream.” ❑4 John ❑3 “Rend your hearts and not your clothing. Return to the Lord, your God, for he is Q30. From which book of Paul’s letters does this come: gracious and merciful.” “There is no longer Jew or Greek; there is no ❑4 “To do justice, and to love kindness, and to longer slave or free; there is no longer male or walk humbly with your God.” female; for all of you are now one in Christ Jesus”? Q23. “For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I ❑1 Colossians will not revoke the punishment; because they sell ❑2 Ephesians the righteous for silver, and the needy for a pair of ❑3 Galatians sandals” is found in what book? ❑4 Romans ❑1 Ezekiel ❑2 Amos Q31. After his conversation with the Ethiopian eunuch, ❑3 Micah what did Philip do? ❑4 ❑1 He ate with him. ❑2 He baptized him. Q24. Where was Jesus baptized? ❑3 He introduced him to other Christians. ❑1 In the Dead Sea ❑4 He took him to the temple. ❑2 In the Jordan River ❑3 In the Mediterranean Sea Q32. What is a major theme of Galatians? ❑4 In the Sea of Galilee ❑1 is not a necessary mark of Q25. To whom, and on what occasion, was it said, ❑2 Paul’s impending trip to Rome “Certainly you are one of them, for you are a ❑3 The offering for the church in Jerusalem Galilean”? ❑4 The resurrection of Christ ❑1 To John, when he preached by the Jordan River Q33. Paul urges Philemon to welcome Onesimus as he ❑2 To Joseph of Arimathea, when he asked for would welcome whom? Jesus’ body ❑1 Christ ❑3 To Peter, when he stood in the court of the ❑2 God high priest ❑3 Paul ❑4 To Stephen, when he preached in Jerusalem ❑4 One in the Lord

Q26. Who said, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in Q34. According to the letter of James, what is the one his hands . . . I will not believe . . . .”? thing that no man can tame? ❑1 Joseph of Arimathea ❑1 Ambition ❑2 Mary Magdalene ❑2 Anger ❑3 Nathaniel ❑3 Lust ❑4 Thomas ❑4 The tongue

Continue in the next column. 3 Q35. Which of the following is an attitude expressed in PC(USA) Mission I Peter toward government? ❑1 “And the dragon gave it his power and his Q38. How well informed are you about the range and throne and great authority.” scope of PC(USA) mission? ❑2 “For the Lord’s sake accept the authority of ❑1 Very informed every human institution.” ❑2 Generally informed ❑3 “Give to the emperor the things that are the ❑3 A little informed emperor’s.” ❑4 Not informed ❑4 “Keep oneself unstained by the world.” Q39. Do you agree or disagree with the following Q36. In the book of Revelation, what does John say will statement? “I am comfortable letting the General happen to the souls of those who have been Assembly/General Assembly Mission Council beheaded for their testimony to Jesus and for the make decisions about where to allocate the word of God? mission dollars they receive.” ❑1 They will be caught up in the clouds. ❑1 Strongly agree ❑2 They will wash their robes and make them ❑2 Agree white in the blood of the Lamb. ❑3 Neither agree nor disagree ❑3 They will come to life and reign with Christ ❑4 Disagree for a thousand years. ❑5 Strongly disagree ❑4 They will hunger and thirst no more. ❑6 Not sure

Q37. Which of the following ideas or themes is not Q40. How much do you value Presbyterians across the found in the book of Revelation? country working together in mission? ❑1 Exhortation to the churches ❑1 Quite a bit ❑2 The Lamb who is worthy ❑2 Some ❑3 The mark of the beast ❑3 A little ❑4 Jesus returns to take Christians to heaven ❑4 Not at all before a climactic battle ❑5 Not sure

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Biblical Knowledge

Please respond to the following questions based on your current understanding, without help from other people or information resources. Select what you think is the one best available response for each multiple-choice question. Some questions may seem very easy, but we are asking members and elders many of the same questions, so we need a range of questions for comparison purposes.

Q1. Is each of the following statements from the Bible? Yes No a. “Blessed are the strong, for they shall be the sword of God.” ...... ❑1 ■2 b. “For I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me.” ...... ■1 ❑2 c. “For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God.” ...... ■1 ❑2 d “God helps those who help themselves.” ...... ❑1 ■2 e. “Let your women keep silent in the churches, for it is not permitted for them to speak.” ...... ■1 ❑2

Q2. Which biblical figure is most closely associated with each of the following? (Please check one in each row.) Abraham Elijah Job Moses a. Remaining obedient to God despite suffering ...... ❑1 ❑2 ■3 ❑4 b. Leading the exodus from Egypt ...... ❑1 ❑2 ❑3 ■4 c. Willingness to sacrifice his son for God ...... ■1 ❑2 ❑3 ❑4

Q3. What is the first book of the Bible? Q7. What did God promise in his covenant with Noah? Genesis ❑ Noah would be the father of many nations. 1 ❑2 Noah’s family would inherit the land of Q4. What are the names of the first four books of the Canaan. New Testament? ❑3 The Messiah would be one of Noah’s descendants. Matthew Mark ■4 There would never be another flood to destroy the earth. Luke John Q8. By what means were the Israelites guided through Q5. Which one of the following is not one of the Ten the wilderness after they left Egypt? Commandments? ❑1 Jethro and his family ❑ Do not commit adultery. 1 ❑2 Moses’ knowledge of the area ❑ Do not steal. 2 ■3 The pillars of cloud and of fire ■ Do unto others as you would have them do 3 ❑4 The reconnaisance of the 12 spies unto you. ❑ 4 Keep the Sabbath holy. Q9. Which book contains the following statement: “If a man commits adultery with the wife of his Q6. To whom was it said: “Look toward heaven, and neighbor, both the adulterer and the adulteress count the stars, if you are able to count them . . . shall be put to death”? so shall your descendants be”? ❑ Genesis ■ 1 1 Abraham ❑2 Exodus ❑2 Jacob ■ Leviticus ❑ 3 3 Lot ❑4 Deuteronomy ❑4 Noah Continue in the next column.

1 Q10. Who was made a leper but then healed after seven Q17. “Happy is everyone who fears the Lord, who days? walks in his ways” is found in which book? ❑1 Rachel ❑1 Job ❑2 Zipporah ■2 Psalms ■3 Miriam ❑3 Proverbs ❑4 Lot’s wife ❑4 Ecclesiastes

Q11. According to Joshua, what did Rahab do? Q18. To what event does the book of Lamentations ❑1 She helped the men of Jericho prepare for respond? war. ❑1 The death of Jonathan ■2 She hid Israelite spies. ❑2 The death of Josiah ❑3 She hid soldiers for the king. ❑3 The division of the kingdom ❑4 She warned the city of an enemy attack. ■4 The destruction of Jerusalem

Q12. In the book that bears her name, Ruth makes her Q19. Isaiah is associated with what location? mother-in-law an extensive vow. Who was ❑1 Damascus Ruth’s mother-in-law? ■2 Jerusalem ❑1 Esther ❑3 Samaria ■2 Naomi ❑4 Sinai ❑3 Orpah ❑4 Shiprah Q20. How does the prophet Micah answer the question “What does the Lord require of you?” Q13. Reading the book of the covenant, purifying the ❑1 “I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the Jewish temple, and celebrating the Passover are knowledge of God rather than burnt all associated with whom? offerings.” ❑1 David ❑2 “Let justice roll down like waters and ❑2 Jeroboam righteousness like an everflowing stream.” ■3 Josiah ❑3 “Rend your hearts and not your clothing. ❑4 Manasseh Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful.” Q14. In which book was David annointed king over ■4 “To do justice, and to love kindness, and to Israel? walk humbly with your God.” ❑1 1 Kings ❑2 2 Kings Q21. “For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I ■3 1 Samuel will not revoke the punishment; because they sell ❑4 2 Samuel the righteous for silver, and the needy for a pair of sandals” is found in what book? Q15. About whom is the following said: “Her ways are ❑1 Ezekiel ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are ■2 Amos peace”? ❑3 Micah ❑1 Ecclesiastes’ wife ❑4 Haggai ❑2 Job’s wife ❑3 The Queen of Sheba Q22. Where was Jesus baptized? ■4 Wisdom ❑1 In the Dead Sea ■2 In the Jordan River Q16. Which of the following statements is found in ❑3 In the Mediterranean Sea Ecclesiastes? ❑4 In the Sea of Galilee ■1 “All this I have tested by wisdom; I said ‘I will be wise’ but it was far from me.” Q23. To whom, and on what occasion, was it said, ❑2 “Like a dog that returns to its vomit is a fool “Certainly you are one of them, for you are a who reverts to his folly.” Galilean”? ❑3 “Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord in his ❑1 To John, when he preached by the Jordan sanctuary.” River ❑4 “Zion stretches out her hands, but there is ❑2 To Joseph of Arimathea, when he asked for no one to comfort her.” Jesus’ body ■3 To Peter, when he stood in the court of the Continue in the next column. high priest ❑4 To Stephen, when he preached in Jerusalem

2 Q24. Who said, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in Q30. What is a major theme of Galatians? his hands . . . I will not believe . . . .”? ■1 Circumcision is not a necessary mark of ❑1 Joseph of Arimathea Christian identity ❑2 Mary Magdalene ❑2 Paul’s impending trip to Rome ❑3 Nathaniel ❑3 The offering for the church in Jerusalem ■4 Thomas ❑4 The resurrection of Christ

Q25. Which disciple was known as “The Zealot”? Q31. Paul urges Philemon to welcome Onesimus as he ❑1 Andrew would welcome whom? ❑2 James ❑1 Christ ❑3 Nathaniel ❑2 God ■4 Simon ■3 Paul ❑4 One in the Lord Q26. “For many are called, but few are chosen” comes at the conclusion of which parable? Q32. According to the letter of James, what is the one ■1 The marriage feast thing that no man can tame? ❑2 The ten virgins ❑1 Ambition ❑3 The two sons ❑2 Anger ❑4 The wicked tenants ❑3 Lust ■4 The tongue Q27. Which of the gospels tells of Jesus driving the money changers out of the temple near the Q33. Which of the following is an attitude expressed in beginning of his ministry? I Peter toward government? ❑1 Matthew ❑1 “And the dragon gave it his power and his ❑2 Mark throne and great authority.” ❑3 Luke ■2 “For the Lord’s sake accept the authority of ■4 John every human institution.” ❑3 “Give to the emperor the things that are the Q28. From which book of Paul’s letters does this come: emperor’s.” “There is no longer Jew or Greek; there is no ❑4 “Keep oneself unstained by the world.” longer slave or free; there is no longer male or female; for all of you are now one in Christ Q34. In the book of Revelation, what does John say will Jesus”? happen to the souls of those who have been ❑1 Colossians beheaded for their testimony to Jesus and for the ❑2 Ephesians word of God? ■3 Galatians ❑1 They will be caught up in the clouds. ❑4 Romans ❑2 They will wash their robes and make them white in the blood of the Lamb. Q29. After his conversation with the Ethiopian eunuch, ■3 They will come to life and reign with Christ what did Philip do? for a thousand years. ❑1 He ate with him. ❑4 They will hunger and thirst no more. ■2 He baptized him. ❑3 He introduced him to other Christians. Q35. Which of the following ideas or themes is not ❑4 He took him to the temple. found in the book of Revelation? ❑1 Exhortation to the churches ❑2 The Lamb who is worthy Continue in the next column ❑3 The mark of the beast ■4 Jesus returns to take Christians to heaven before a climactic battle

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