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WEEK 28:  Bible Live Quiz Questions                Ps. 78:1—8; Prov. 15:1—16:33; Acts 17:1—28:31 and 1 Chron. 1:1—4:43

Ps. 78:1—8

1. In Ps. 78:4, we are told to pass the knowledge of God to what group?  Children, next generation

Prov. 15:1—16:33

1. What can God’s people do that is said to delight the Lord?  15:8, Pray

2. A glad heart shows up where?  15:13, on your face

3. When is a bowl of soup better than a steak?  15:17, when you’re eating with someone you love instead of someone you hate

4. When our ways please the Lord, even what group of people will be at peace with us?  16:7, our enemies

5. When is it better to be poor than rich?  (Besides tax time!)  16:8, when godly instead of dishonest

6. It is said to be a “crown of glory”, gained by living a godly life.  What is it?  16:31, gray hair 

Acts 17:1—28:31

1. When Paul went to a new city, where did he customarily go to preach first?  17:2, Jewish synagogue

2. In Thessalonica, a believer practiced hospitality and let Paul stay in his home.  His home was attacked and he was arrested.  What was his name?  17:5-8, Jason

3. In Athens, Paul got a chance to address the Council of Philosophers, so to begin his message, he referred to an altar he had seen dedicated to what god?  17:23, “To an unknown god”

4. In Athens, people responded to the Gospel in what three ways:  a) some rejected (mocked), b) some wanted to hear more, and c) some believed

5. In Corinth, Paul lived and worked with us.  Who are we?  18:2-3, Aquila and Priscilla, tentmakers

6. How long did Paul stay in Corinth teaching the Word of God?  18:11, a year and a half

7. After Paul left Aquila and Priscilla, they met a gifted Jewish speaker and teacher from Alexandria and helped him see that Jesus is the Messiah.  Who was this man who became an effective evangelist?  18:24-28, Apollos

8. Ephesus was the center of worship for what false goddess?  19:24, Artemis, also called Diana

9. What change in the text indicates that Luke, the physician and writer of Acts, joined Paul at that point in his travels?  20:5-7, use of 1st person pronouns “we” and “us”

10. During Paul’s 3rd missionary journey and his last night in Troas, I went to sleep and fell out of the third story window while Paul preached through the night.  Who am I?  20:9, Eutychus

11. As Paul returned to Jerusalem from his 3rd missionary journey, I prophesied to Paul that he would be bound by the Jews and turned over to the Romans.  Who am I?  21:10, Agabus

12. When Paul returned to Jerusalem from his 3rd journey, what did he do to try to appease the believing Jews?  21:23-24, participate in a purification ritual in the temple with four other men

13. As Paul ended his purification ritual, a riot broke out.  When the Roman guard gave him a chance to speak to the crowd, instead of defending himself, Paul did what?  22:1-21, told his conversion story

14. The Roman commander was going to beat a confession out of Paul.  What did he learn about Paul that kept him from doing so?  22:25-28, that Paul was a Roman citizen (free by birth)

15. When Paul was brought before the Jewish high council, I issued an illegal order for him to be struck even before he was tried.  Who am I?  23:2, Ananias, the high priest

16. In his trial before the Jewish high council, Paul divided those judging him by appealing to theological differences between what two groups?  23:6, the Pharisees and the Sadducees

17. In the only biblical reference to a member of his family, what does Paul’s nephew do to help save his life?  23:16-22, told the Roman officials about a plot to kill Paul (over 40 men vowed not to eat or drink till they’d killed him)

18. After my wife Drusilla and I heard Paul’s testimony, I imprisoned him for two years in Caesarea, hoping to get a bribe from him.  Who am I?  24:24, Felix, Roman governor of Judea

19. Paul appealed his case to Caesar, so as new governor of Judea, I asked King Agrippa and his sister Bernice from Jerusalem to hear his case and help me specify the charges and write to the emperor.  Who am I?  25:1, Governor Festus

20. What catastrophe did Paul and fellow travelers endure on the way to Rome?  Ch. 27, storm, shipwreck

21. What happened to Paul on the island of Malta that made the people there think he was a god?  28:3-6, survived snake bite

22. I was the chief official of Malta.  Through Paul, God healed my father and many other sick people.  Who am I?  28:7, Publius

23. How long was Paul imprisoned in Rome, preaching the Gospel to everyone who would listen?  28:30, two years

1 Chron. 1:1—4:43

1. Jewish tradition is that 1st and 2nd Chronicles were compiled (gathering and editing of information) by whom?  Ezra (around 430 BC)

2. The Chronicles cover Israel from David’s reign (1010 BC) to the Babylonian exile which began in what year?  586 BC

3. For the Jews returning from exile in Babylon, the genealogies at the beginning of 1 Chronicles had the practical purpose of confirming their rights and heritage, but what were some of the spiritual lessons we can learn from the genealogies?  A. recall the history through key people, B. shows faithfulness of God to His promises to and through Israel, C. Shows God’s interest in all people groups, D. Shows God’s interest in individuals.

4. In 1 Chron. 1:1, who is listed first among the descendants of Adam?  Seth (righteous branch)

5. In 1 Chron. 1:19, one of Eber’s sons was named Peleg (which means “Division”).  Why was he so named? During his lifetime, people of the world were divided into language groups

6. Who were the two sons of Abraham and Sarah?  1:28, Ishmael and Isaac

7. 1 Chron. 4:9-10 tells about a man named Jabez.  Why did his mother name him Jabez?  Birth was painful (his name sounds like the Hebrew word for “distress” or “pain”)

8. Jabez is mentioned and remembered because of a prayer to God.  How did God respond to Jabez’ prayer?  4:10, God granted his request