‘I heard the sound of thee in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.’ The question that immediately followed this statement was
In Genesis 3:11, after Adam mentions his nakedness and fear, God immediately asks, ‘Who told you that you were naked?’ as recorded in the biblical account.
After the flood, God made a covenant with Noah that included the instruction
In Genesis 9:4, God instructs Noah not to eat flesh with its blood, as part of the covenant established after the flood, emphasizing respect for life.
‘… Let peoples serve you, and nations bow down to you …’ This statement was made by
In Genesis 27:29, Isaac blesses Jacob with these words, mistakenly thinking he is Esau, as part of the blessing conferring leadership and dominance.
‘This lad is gone; and where shall I go?’ Which of Joseph’s brothers uttered these words?
In Genesis 37:30, Reuben says these words after discovering Joseph is missing from the pit, expressing his distress as the eldest brother.
Pharaoh oppressed the Israelites primarily because
In Exodus 1:9-10, Pharaoh oppresses the Israelites out of fear that their growing numbers might lead them to join his enemies in war, threatening Egyptian security.
‘… THE LORD will fight for you, and you have only to be still.’ The Lord fought for the Israelites on this occasion by
In Exodus 14:14, Moses speaks these words before God parts the Red Sea, drowning the Egyptian army as described in Exodus 14:26-28, securing Israel’s deliverance.
When Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the Israelites
In Exodus 32:1, the Israelites, impatient with Moses’ delay on Mount Sinai, ask Aaron to make gods for them, leading to the creation of the golden calf.
Moses could not enter the promised Land because he
In Numbers 20:12, God tells Moses he cannot enter the Promised Land because he did not honor God as holy at the waters of Meribah, showing disobedience.
Moses consecrated Joshua as the new leader of Israel in the presence of
In Numbers 27:18-23, Moses consecrates Joshua in the presence of Eleazar the priest, as instructed by God, to lead Israel into the Promised Land.
‘All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you …’ This pledge was made to Joshua by
In Joshua 1:16-17, the Reubenites, along with the Gadites and half-tribe of Manasseh, pledge their obedience to Joshua, affirming their commitment to follow his leadership.
Rahab the harlot assisted the Israelite spies as they prepared to attack
In Joshua 2, Rahab hides the Israelite spies sent to scout Jericho before its conquest, aiding their mission and securing her family’s safety.
‘Out of the eater came something to eat. Out of the strong came something sweet.’ This riddle was explained first to Samson’s
In Judges 14:16-18, Samson’s wife, pressured by her people, learns the answer to the riddle and reveals it to them, betraying Samson’s confidence.
For offending God, the Israelites were delivered into the power of Midian for
In Judges 6:1, the Israelites are delivered into the hands of Midian for seven years as punishment for their disobedience, prompting their cry for deliverance.
Gideon was able to defeat the Midianites with a reduced number of soldiers because he
In Judges 7, Gideon’s faith in God allows him to defeat the Midianites with a small army of 300 men, as God orchestrates the victory to demonstrate His power.
Elkanah would give Hannah only one portion of the sacrifice because
In 1 Samuel 1:5, Elkanah gives Hannah a single portion because she had no children, though he loved her deeply, reflecting her barren state at the time.
Who was unfaithful to her husband as Israel was to God?
In Hosea 1-3, Gomer, Hosea’s wife, is unfaithful, symbolizing Israel’s unfaithfulness to God through idolatry and disobedience, as depicted in the prophetic narrative.
‘… To your tents O Israel!’ This was a signal for
In 1 Kings 12:16, the phrase ‘To your tents, O Israel!’ signals the rebellion of the northern tribes against Rehoboam, leading to the division of the kingdom into Judah and Israel.
‘As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall be neither dew nor rain these years except by my words.’ The Israelites’ king during this drought was
In 1 Kings 17:1, Elijah declares the drought during the reign of King Ahab, who promoted Baal worship, prompting God’s judgment through the prophet.
When Elijah received the message about Ben-Hadad’s ill-health
In 2 Kings 8:10, Elijah, through Elisha, tells Hazael that Ben-Hadad will not recover from his illness, foretelling his death as part of God’s prophecy.
‘… Incline thy ear, O Lord, and hear; open thy eyes, O Lord, and see; and hear the words of Sennacherib, which he has sent to mock the living God.’ This was the prayer of
In 2 Kings 19:16, Hezekiah prays this prayer, asking God to hear Sennacherib’s mockery and deliver Judah from the Assyrian threat, demonstrating his faith.
‘… Behold, I am bringing upon Jerusalem and Judah such evil that the ears of everyone who hears of it will tingle …’ This was said because of the sins of
In 2 Kings 21:12, God pronounces judgment on Judah due to the extreme wickedness of King Manasseh, whose idolatry and bloodshed provoked God’s wrath.
God revealed to Solomon that the kingdom would be divided after him because he
In 1 Kings 11:11, God tells Solomon the kingdom will be divided because he turned to worship other gods, violating the covenant and leading Israel astray.
Herod granted the request of Herodias’ daughter to behead John the Baptist because
In Mark 6:24-28, Herod grants the request to behead John the Baptist at Herodias’ prompting, after her daughter’s dance pleases him, fulfilling Herodias’ desire for John’s death.
Which of the following is NOT a condition for being a disciple of Jesus?
In Luke 9:23, Jesus’ conditions for discipleship include self-denial, taking up the cross daily, and following Him, but knowledge of scriptures, while valuable, is not explicitly required.
According to Mark’s Gospel, the first miracle of Jesus was
In Mark 1:23-26, Jesus’ first miracle is casting out an unclean spirit in the synagogue at Capernaum, demonstrating his authority over evil spirits.
When the disciples thought that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately, Jesus told them the parable of the
In Luke 19:11, Jesus tells the Parable of the Pounds (or Minas) to correct the disciples’ expectation of an immediate kingdom, teaching about stewardship and delay.
The miracle which Jesus performed on the Sabbath was the healing of the
In Mark 3:1-6, Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath, prompting controversy with the Pharisees over Sabbath laws.
Peace makers are blessed because they shall
In Matthew 5:9, Jesus says in the Beatitudes, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God,’ highlighting their role in reflecting God’s character.
‘He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me …’ This statement was addressed to
In Luke 10:16, Jesus says this to the 70 (or 72) disciples he sent out to preach and heal, affirming their authority as his representatives.
‘A great Prophet has arisen among us!’ and ‘God has visited his people.’ These statements were made during the
In Luke 7:16, the crowd says these words after Jesus raises the son of the widow of Nain from the dead, recognizing his prophetic power and divine visitation.
Jesus gave the sign of Jonah to the Pharisees to indicate his
In Matthew 12:39-40, Jesus refers to the sign of Jonah, saying he will be in the heart of the earth for three days and nights, pointing to his death and resurrection.
The Jews asked Jesus whether they should pay their tax or not because they wanted to
In Matthew 22:15-17, the Pharisees and Herodians ask Jesus about paying taxes to trap him in his words, hoping to accuse him of disloyalty or rebellion.
Jesus began teaching his disciples about his suffering, rejection, crucifixion and resurrection after
In Matthew 16:21, Jesus begins to teach about his suffering and resurrection after Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ, marking a pivotal moment in his ministry.
‘For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.’ This statement was made by Jesus
In Mark 10:45, Jesus says this after the request of James and John (sons of Zebedee) to sit at his right and left in his glory, teaching about servant leadership.
Herod was very glad to see Jesus at the trial because
In Luke 23:8, Herod is glad to see Jesus, hoping to see a miracle, as he had heard about Jesus’ works and was curious about his reported powers.
‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!’ This verse is connected with
In Luke 19:38, the crowd shouts these words during Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, hailing him as the messianic king.
According to Matthew, the people who saw where Jesus was laid were Mary Magdalene and
In Matthew 27:61, Mary Magdalene and ‘the other Mary’ (identified as the mother of James in Matthew 27:56) see where Jesus is laid in the tomb.
The message of the risen Christ to the women who came early to the tomb was to be relayed to the disciples and
In Mark 16:7, the angel tells the women to relay the message of Jesus’ resurrection to the disciples, specifically mentioning Peter, emphasizing his restoration.
Jesus taught that the greatest commandment is to
In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus teaches that the greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and to love your neighbor as yourself, summarizing the Law.
During the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the
In Matthew 26:26-28, during the Last Supper, Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper, breaking bread and sharing wine as symbols of his body and blood, establishing the new covenant.
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