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1
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How can Scripture be carried in our hearts?

A

By memorising it

2
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Why do we need to study the Old Testament?

A

It was given by God and it is inspired

3
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List the five (5) categories into which the Old Testament can be divided

A

a) Torah or Penteteuch
b) History
c) Poetry
d) Major Prophets
e) Minor Prophets

4
Q

The Bible is God’s story of what two (2) things?

A

a) The redemption of humanity

b) God’s desire to be in relationship with us

5
Q

List the three (3) distinct prophetic periods

A

a) Pre–exilic
b) Exilic
c) Post–exilic

6
Q

The Old Testament was not simply about laws, but about what?

A

Covenant relationship

7
Q

What does Galatians 3:24 refer to the Law as

A

A schoolmaster, teacher, or tutor that brings us to Christ

8
Q

Name three (3) New Testament verses that demonstrate that the Old Testament scriptures testify of Jesus Christ

A

a) John 5:39
b) Luke 24:27
c) Luke 24:44

9
Q

What does the Hebrew word for Genesis mean?

A

In the beginning

10
Q

What did God create the earth out of?

A

Nothing

11
Q

What are three (3) theories in relation to the earth’s age?

A

a) Young earth theory
b) Recreation theory / Pre–Adamic gap theory
c) Day–age theory

12
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What is the form or genre of Genesis 1?

A

It is a poetic song

13
Q

What generic Hebrew word for “god” can be used in either a singular or plural fashion?

A

Elohim

14
Q

What are three possible explanations for the plural “let us” in Genesis 1:26?

A

a) The plural of deliberation
b) The “royal” we
c) Refers to God and His heavenly court

15
Q

How do a man and a woman reflect God in His image?

A

Collectively

16
Q

The entire creation of the cosmos is a backdrop for what?

A

The love story between God and His highest creation

17
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What kind of relationship did God have with Adam and Eve?

A

A covenant relationship

18
Q

Rather than prescribing men to rule over women, what does Genesis 3:16 do?

A

It describes what the Fall would bring

19
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Why was one’s blood to be shed if they killed someone under the Noahic covenant?

A

Because we are made in the image of God

20
Q

According to the book of Hebrews, what are three (3) points of faith in Abraham’s life?

A

a) When he left Ur of the Chaldees
b) When he believed God’s promise to make of him a great nation
c) When he was willing to sacrifice his son, Isaac, because he believed that God could raise him up from the dead