According to the creation account of Genesis 1, God charged man to
Genesis 2:16-17: God commanded man to obey regarding the tree of knowledge.
‘Whoever sheds the blood of man; by man shall his blood be shed; for God made man in his own image.’ This statement explains the
Genesis 9:6 justifies capital punishment for murder, upholding human sanctity.
When God told Abraham that Sarah would have a child, Abraham laughed because
Genesis 17:17: Abraham laughed at the promise due to his and Sarah's age.
After Jacob’s dream at Bethel, he promised that he would
Genesis 28:22: Jacob vowed to tithe as gratitude for God's protection.
Why did Judah advise his brother against shedding the blood of Joseph?
Genesis 37:26-27: Judah proposed selling Joseph to Ishmaelites for silver.
Why did God redeem the Israelites from the hands of Pharaoh?
Exodus 7:5: Plagues demonstrated God's superiority over Egyptian deities.
When the people of Israel saw the great work of the LORD in drowning the Egyptians, they
Exodus 14:31: The Red Sea parting led to faith in God and Moses.
The golden calf which Aaron made for the people of Israel signified
Exodus 32:4: The calf epitomized idolatry and rebellion against God.
During the giving of the law at Mount Sinai, the Israelites wanted Moses to speak to them instead of God because
Exodus 20:19: They feared dying from hearing God's voice directly.
Where did Joshua gather all the tribes of Israel for presentation before God?
Joshua 24:1: Shechem was the covenant renewal site.
The valley of Eschol was dear to Israel because it was the place where
Numbers 13:23: Spies harvested a huge grape cluster from Eshcol.
The report brought by the men who followed Caleb to spy the land of Canaan showed that the land
Numbers 13:27: Spies affirmed the land's abundance of milk and honey.
The Shema emphasizes the
Deuteronomy 6:4: 'The LORD our God, the LORD is one,' central to Jewish faith.
‘The LORD gave you children by this woman for the loan which she lent to the LORD…’
1 Samuel 1:28: Hannah's dedication of Samuel as a 'loan' to God.
A good example of parental upbringing is manifested in the son of
Hannah's faithful raising and dedication shaped Samuel's prophetic life.
The leadership potential of David was demonstrated publicly for the first time when he
1 Samuel 17:50: Goliath's defeat showcased David's courage and faith.
Although David refused to kill Saul because he was the LORD’s anointed, he still believed that
1 Samuel 26:10: David deferred vengeance to God.
‘Blessed be you, my son David! You will do many things and will succeed in them’, the above statement was made when David
1 Samuel 26:25: Saul's blessing after David spared him.
Solomon asked God for wisdom to enable him
1 Kings 3:9: Wisdom for just governance and discernment.
The consequence of Rehoboam’s unwise decision was the time the Israelites came to him at Shechem eventually resulted in
1 Kings 12:16: Northern tribes rebelled, forming Israel under Jeroboam.
The new covenant which God was to make with the house of Israel was that it would be
Jeremiah 31:33: Law internalized on hearts for true obedience.
According to Luke, John the Baptist instructed multitudes that came to be baptized to
Luke 3:8: Fruits of repentance validate baptism's sincerity.
‘Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him bring me word…’ The intention of the speaker in this context was to
Matthew 2:16: Herod's feigned homage hid intent to kill the Messiah.
Jesus was tempted in the wilderness in order to
Matthew 4:1: Temptations tested obedience, equipping for public teaching.
One important fact about Mary brought out in Jesus’ miracle of changing water to wine was that she
John 2:5: Mary's directive to servants reveals confidence in Jesus.
The raising of Lazarus showed that Jesus
John 11:25: Jesus as resurrection and life, conquering death.
‘Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof…’ The centurion indicated by this message that
Luke 7:7: Centurion's faith in Jesus' command alone for healing.
The epileptic could not be healed by the disciples because
Matthew 17:21: Required prayer and fasting for such demons.
Those that are hated and reviled shall
Matthew 5:12: Reward in heaven for enduring persecution.
The poor in spirit are promised
Matthew 5:3: Poor in spirit (humble) possess the kingdom.
Jesus’ objective for sending out the twelve was
Matthew 10:1: Empowered for preaching and healing, preparing for church.
Who appeared and talked with Elijah during the transfiguration?
Matthew 17:3: Moses and Elijah discuss Jesus' exodus (death).
‘Now the company of those who believed were of one heart and soul…’ This reveals that the early Christians
Acts 4:32: Shared possessions reflected unity and love.
‘Great trial, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory…’ Why was this request by the sons of Zebedee not granted?
Matthew 20:23: Seats assigned by the Father, not Jesus.
Where did Jesus lodge after He cleansed the temple?
Matthew 21:17: Bethany served as Jesus' lodging near Jerusalem.
At the trials of Jesus, Pilate was perplexed because
John 18:38: Pilate repeatedly found no guilt in Jesus.
Why did the accusers of Jesus stay behind while He was led to the Praetorium?
John 18:28: Gentile contact would defile Passover purity.
Who was forced to carry the cross behind Jesus?
Matthew 27:32: Roman soldiers compelled Simon to assist.
‘Truly I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise’. To whom was this statement made?
Luke 23:43: Assurance of immediate salvation for the thief.
According to Luke, the people who first got to Jesus’ tomb were
Luke 24:10: Women including Mary Magdalene found the tomb empty.
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