ARK Old Testament Teachings 2

Question 1

Who was the first king of the united Kingdom of Israel?

Accepted Answer

Saul

Answer

1 Samuel 10 records Saul's anointing as the first king of Israel, chosen by God at the people's request.

Question 2

Which prophet contains the 'Suffering Servant' passages (Isaiah 52-53) that Christians widely interpret as prophecies of Jesus Christ?

Accepted Answer

Isaiah

Answer

Isaiah 52-53 describes a servant who suffers vicariously for others; Christians interpret this as a messianic prophecy fulfilled by Jesus.

Question 3

The Book of Psalms is a collection of how many sacred poems and songs?

Accepted Answer

150

Answer

The Book of Psalms contains exactly 150 psalms, organized into five 'books' within the collection.

Question 4

Which prophet, exiled in Babylon, had a vision of four living creatures and received the famous 'valley of dry bones' vision representing Israel's restoration?

Accepted Answer

Ezekiel

Answer

Ezekiel 1 records the vision of four living creatures, and Ezekiel 37 contains the valley of dry bones vision symbolizing Israel's national restoration.

Question 5

The Book of Ruth is set during which period of Israel's history?

Accepted Answer

The time of the Judges

Answer

Ruth 1:1 explicitly opens with 'In the days when the judges ruled,' placing the story in the era before Israel had a king.

ARK - Assessment of Religious Knowledge Practice Test

ARK - Assessment of Religious Knowledge Practice Test

ARK Old Testament Teachings 2