10 point Questions. (002) How many books are there in the Bible? 66. (003) What are the two divisions of the Bible? Old Testament and New Testament

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1 10 point Questions (001) What is the Bible? The Bible is the inspired Word of God and is His revelation to all people of himself and His plan of salvation. (002) How many books are there in the Bible? 66 (003) What are the two divisions of the Bible? Old Testament and New Testament (004) What does "testament" mean? Covenant [contract or agreement] (005) How many books are in the Old Testament? 39 (006) In what language was most of the Old Testament written? Hebrew (007) How many books are in the New Testament? 27 (008) In what language was most of the New Testament written? Greek (009) About how many people did God inspire to write the Bible? [About] 40 (010) Approximately how many years did it take to write the Bible? [Approximately] 1600 years (011) Which book of the Bible tells about the beginnings of the world? Genesis (012) What are the four Gospels? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John (013) What does the word "gospel" mean? "Good news" (014) What is the theme of the four Gospels? The life and teaching of Jesus (015) Who wrote more books of the Bible than any other person? Paul (016) Which book of the Bible tells about the beginnings of the Church? Acts (017) Which New Testament book is composed almost entirely of prophecies of the future? Revelation (018) Which of the Old Testament books is a collection of hymns and songs? Psalms (019) Who wrote many of the Psalms? King David

2 (020) What is an epistle? A letter sent by an apostle (021) What is the longest book of the Bible? Psalms (022) What is the shortest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 117 (023) What is the longest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 119 (024) QUOTATION QUESTION. Where did the universe come from? (NIV) Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (025) Who were the first man and first woman? Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:20) (026) How are people different from animals? God created people in His own image. (Genesis 1:27) (027) Who were the first two brothers? Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1,2) (028) Who was the first murderer? Cain (Genesis 4:8) (029) How did sin enter the world? Through the disobedience of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:1-19; Romans 5:14) (030) The account of man's first sin mentioned what two trees? The tree of the knowledge of good and evil; the tree of life (Genesis 2:17; 3:24) (031) What man walked with God until God took him to heaven without dying? Enoch (Genesis 5:24) (032) Who lived longer than any other person, and how long did he live? Methuselah--969 years (Genesis 5:27) (033) Why did God send a flood upon the earth? Because people were so wicked that they thought about evil all the time (Genesis 6:5) (034) Whom did God spare from the Great Flood? Noah and his family (Genesis 7:7) (035) Who were the three sons of Noah? Shem, Ham, Japheth (Genesis 7:13) (036) When the flood came, how long did it rain? 40 days and nights (Genesis 7:12) (037) What was the meaning of the first rainbow? It was God's promise that the world would never again be destroyed by a flood. (Genesis 9:15) (038) After the flood, how did the people rebel against God? By building a tower to reach heaven (Genesis 11:4)

3 (039) How did God judge the people who built the tower of Babel? By confusing their languages so they couldn't understand one another (Genesis 11:7) (040) How did God test Abraham's faith when He asked him to leave Ur of the Chaldees? By asking Abraham to follow Him without telling him where He would lead him (Hebrews 11:8) (041) Who was Abraham's nephew? Lot (Genesis 12:4,5) (042) What was the original name of the country God promised to Abraham? Canaan (Genesis 12:5) (043) Who was Abraham's wife? Sarah (Genesis 17:15) (044) To what country did Abraham go in time of famine? Egypt (Genesis 12:10) (045) Why was it wrong for Lot to live in Sodom? Because the men of Sodom were very wicked sinners (Genesis 13:13) (046) Who was Melchizedek? Priest of God and King of Salem (Genesis 14:18) (047) What was the name of the son born to Abraham and Hagar? Ishmael (Genesis 16:16) (048) What two cities did God destroy with fire because of their great wickedness? Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:24) (049) What was the name of the son born to Abraham and Sarah? Isaac (Genesis 21:1-3) (050) How old were Abraham and Sarah when Isaac was born? Abraham was 100 and Sarah was 90 years old. (Genesis 17:17,21; 21:1-5) (051) Who was Isaac's wife? Rebekah (Genesis 24:67) (052) Who were the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah? Esau and Jacob (Genesis 25:20-26) (053) What did Esau sell to Jacob? His birthright [the right to inherit God's promise to Abraham] (Genesis 25:29-34) (054) How did Jacob obtain the blessing of the firstborn son instead of Esau? By making his father, Isaac, think he was Esau (Genesis 27:1-29) (055) Where did Jacob have a dream of a ladder reaching to heaven? Bethel (Genesis 28:10-19) (056) Who was the mother of Joseph and Benjamin? Rachel (Genesis 30:22-24; 35:16-18) (057) What new name did God give to Jacob and what did it mean? Israel, which means, "he struggles with God" [Prince of God] (Genesis 32:28) (058) What special meaning did Joseph's dreams have?

4 He would be a great ruler someday, and his family would bow down to him. (Genesis 37) (059) How did Jacob show his special love for Joseph? (N11) By giving him a coat of many colors [ornate robe] (Genesis 37:3) (060) Into what country was Joseph sold as a slave? Egypt (Genesis 37:36) (061) Who was Joseph's first master in Egypt? Potiphar (Genesis 39:1) (062) What happened to Joseph when he refused to commit sin with his master's wife? He was put into prison. (Genesis 39:20) (063) Whose dreams did Joseph interpret while in prison? (N11) Pharaoh's baker and cupbearer (Genesis 40:1-22) (064) What did Joseph say was the meaning of the king's dream? Seven good years would be followed by seven years of famine. (Genesis 41:25-27) (065) Whom did Pharaoh appoint to prepare for the famine? Joseph (Genesis 41:33-46) (066) What are the names of the two sons of Joseph? Ephraim and Manasseh (Genesis 41:50-52) (067) Why did Joseph's brothers come to Egypt? To buy food (Genesis 41:57) (068) Where did Jacob and his family settle in Egypt? Goshen (Genesis 46:34) (069) Who was the baby that Pharaoh's daughter found floating in the river? Moses (Exodus 2:1-10) (070) Why did Moses flee from Egypt? Because it was known that he had killed an Egyptian who mistreated an Israelite (Exodus 2:11-15) (071) Who was Moses' father-in-law and what was his position? Jethro; priest of Midian (Exodus 3:1) (072) Where did God appear to Moses out of the burning bush? Mt. Horeb [Mt. Sinai] (Exodus 3:1,2) (073) What promise did God make to Moses at the burning bush? That God would rescue the children of Israel out of Egypt (Exodus 3:8-10) (074) How did God persuade Pharaoh to let the Israelites go? By sending ten plagues upon the land of Egypt (Exodus 3:17-20; chapters 7-11) (075) Whom did God give Moses to help him in bringing the people of Israel out of Egypt? Moses' brother Aaron (Exodus 4:14) (076) What was the tenth and last plague that fell upon Egypt? The death of the firstborn (Exodus 11:1-7) (077) What feast did God establish to remember the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt? Passover (Exodus 12:3-11)

5 (078) By what miracle did Israel leave the land of Egypt? The parting of the sea [Red Sea] (Exodus 14:13-22) (079) What happened to the Egyptians who tried to follow the Israelites through the Red Sea? They all drowned. (Exodus 14:23-28) (080) Who was the sister of Moses? Miriam (Exodus 15:20) (081) How did God change the bitter water of Marah into good water? (N11) By showing Moses a piece of wood to throw into the water (Exodus 15:24,25) (082) How did God provide bread for the Israelites in the wilderness? By sending manna (Exodus 16:1-18) (083) What miracle did God perform for Moses at Rephidim? God brought water from a rock. (Exodus 17:1-6) (084) How did Aaron and Hur help Moses gain the victory over the Amalekites? By holding up Moses' hands (Exodus 17:8-13) (085) On what mountain did God give Moses the Ten Commandments? Mt. Sinai (Exodus 19:1,2) (086) QUOTATION QUESTION. Which is the first of the Ten Commandments? (NIV) Exodus 20:3 You shall have no other gods before me. (087) QUOTATION QUESTION. Which of the Ten Commandments prohibits the worshiping of idols? (N11) Exodus 20:4 You shall not make for yourself an image. (088) QUOTATION QUESTION. Which of the Ten Commandments prohibits cursing and swearing? (NIV) Exodus 20:7 You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. (089) QUOTATION QUESTION. Which of the Ten Commandments sets aside one day each week as special unto God? (NIV) Exodus 20:8 Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. (090) What did Paul call "the first commandment with promise"? (NIV) Honor your father and your mother. (Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:2,3) (091) Which of the Ten Commandments protects the sacredness of human life? (NIV) You shall not murder. (Exodus 20:13) (092) Which of the Ten Commandments protects the sacredness of marriage? (NIV) You shall not commit adultery. (Exodus 20:14) (093) Which of the Ten Commandments protects our right to own possessions? (NIV) You shall not steal. (Exodus 20:15) (094) Which of the Ten Commandments prohibits lying? (NIV) You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. (Exodus 20:16) (095) Which of the Ten Commandments forbids wrong desires? (NIV) You shall not covet...anything that belongs to your neighbor. (Exodus 20:17) (096) In which book and chapter of the Bible do we find the first record of the Ten Commandments? Exodus [chapter] 20

6 (097) What did the Israelites build in which to worship God while they were in the wilderness? The Tabernacle (Exodus 26:30) (098) What sin did Aaron and the people of Israel commit at Mt. Sinai? Making and worshiping the idol of the golden calf (Exodus 32:4) (099) From which of the tribes of Israel were the priests chosen? Levi (Numbers 1:17-53) (100) What was the main purpose of the sacrifices and offerings made by the Israelites? To make atonement for their sins (Leviticus 5:1-6) (101) What did God use to lead the Israelites in the wilderness? A pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night (Numbers 9:15-23) (102) Why were the twelve spies sent by Moses into Canaan? To see what kind of land it was and what kind of people lived there (Numbers 13:16-20) (103) What evidence did the spies bring back to show that Canaan was a good land? They brought fruit from the land. (Numbers 13:23,24) (104) Which two of the twelve spies said the Israelites could capture the land of Canaan? Joshua and Caleb (Numbers 14:1-9) (105) How many years did the Israelites wander in the wilderness? 40 years (Numbers 14:33,34) (106) How did God prove to the children of Israel that Moses and Aaron were His chosen leaders? He caused Aaron's staff to bud. (Numbers 17:1-10) (107) How did Moses disobey God when the water came from the rock at Meribah? He struck the rock instead of speaking to it. (Numbers 20:7-13) (108) How did God provide healing for the Israelites when they were bitten by the snakes? God told Moses to make a snake [bronze snake] that the people could look at and be healed. (Numbers 21:5-9) (109) Whom did God appoint to be the leader of Israel after Moses? Joshua (Numbers 27:18-23) (110) Why was Moses not allowed to go into the land of Canaan? Because he disobeyed God at Meribah (Deuteronomy 32:48-52) (111) From what mountain did Moses see the Promised Land? Nebo (Deuteronomy 34:1) (112) How old was Moses when he died? 120 years (Deuteronomy 34:7) (113) Who were the only two men who left Egypt and entered Canaan? Joshua and Caleb (Numbers 26:65) (114) Who protected the spies Joshua sent to Jericho? Rahab (Joshua 2:1-6) (115) How did Rahab mark her house so she would be protected when Jericho was captured? By placing a scarlet cord in the window of her house (Joshua 2:18-21)

7 (116) By what miracle did the children of Israel enter the Promised Land? God stopped the flow of the Jordan River during its flood stage. (Joshua 3:14-17) (117) How many times did the Israelites march around the walls of Jericho? Thirteen--once each day for six days and seven times on the seventh day (Joshua 6:3,4) (118) What happened at Jericho when the children of Israel shouted at Joshua's command? The walls of Jericho fell down. (Joshua 6:20) (119) Whose sin caused the defeat at Ai? Achan's (Joshua 7:1) (120) What miracle occurred when Joshua fought at Gibeon? The sun and the moon stood still. (Joshua 10:12,13) (121) Who defeated the Midianites with only 300 men? Gideon (Judges 7:7) (122) Which of the judges was very strong? Samson (Judges 14:5,6) (123) What woman tricked Samson into telling her the secret of his strength? Delilah (Judges 16:4-21) (124) What Gentile girl decided to serve God because she loved her mother-in-law, Naomi? Ruth (Ruth 1:14-19) (125) What descendant of Ruth became king of Israel? David (Ruth 4:22) (126) What child heard the voice of God speak to him during the night? Samuel (1 Samuel 3:2-10) (127) Upon what judge did God ask Samuel to pronounce judgment? Eli (1 Samuel 3:11-14) (128) As described in Hebrews, what was the ark of the covenant? The sacred box which contained the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments, the gold jar of manna, and Aaron's staff that budded (Exodus 34:28; Deut ; Hebrews 9:4) (129) Why did the Israelites want a king instead of a judge? Because they wanted to be like other nations (1 Samuel 8:4,5) (130) Who was the first king of Israel? Saul (1 Samuel 10:17-25) (131) Why did God remove Saul from the throne of Israel? He refused to obey God's command. (1 Samuel 15:23) (132) Whom did God choose to replace Saul as king of Israel? David (1 Samuel 16:1-13) (133) What giant did David kill? Goliath (1 Samuel 17:23) (134) Who was the captain of David's army? Joab (1 Kings 1:19)

8 (135) Why did David refuse to kill King Saul? Because God had chosen Saul to be king (1 Samuel 24:6) (136) How long did David rule as king? 40 years (2 Samuel 2:4,10,11; 5:4,5) (137) Which son of Saul was David's best friend? Jonathan (1 Samuel 18:1) (138) Why did David show kindness to Mephibosheth? Because Mephibosheth was Jonathan's son (2 Samuel 9:1-7) (139) Which of David's sons tried to take the kingdom from him? Absalom (2 Samuel 15:1-12) (140) When did David say life begins? In the womb (Psalm 139:13-16) (141) Whom did God tell David to choose to be king after his death? Solomon (1 Kings 1:32-35; 1 Chronicles 22:9) (142) What did Solomon ask God to give him when he became king? Wisdom (1 Kings 3:5-14) (143) What building did Solomon erect for God? The temple of the Lord (1 Kings 6:1,2) (144) What queen came from a long distance to visit Solomon? The queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10:1) (145) What happened to the kingdom of Israel upon the death of Solomon? It was divided into the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. (1 Kings 4:20,21; 11:28-39,42; 12:16-20) (146) Why did Jeroboam establish idol worship in the northern kingdom of Israel? So the people wouldn't go to Jerusalem to offer sacrifices (1 Kings 12:26-30) (147) On Mount Carmel, why did Elijah ask God to consume the sacrifice with fire? So that all of Israel would know that God was really God (1 Kings 18:30-39) (148) Who were the wicked king and queen of Israel during the time of Elijah? Ahab and Jezebel (1 Kings 21:4,5) (149) Whom did God take directly to heaven in a whirlwind? Elijah (2 Kings 2:11) (150) What prophet succeeded Elijah? Elisha (2 Kings 2:15) (151) What Syrian officer was healed of leprosy by bathing in the Jordan River at Elisha's command? Naaman (2 Kings 5:10-14) (152) To whom did God give a sign of the sun moving backwards to show him that he was healed? Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:8-11) (153) To what city were many of the people of Judah taken as captives? Babylon (2 Kings 24:10-16) (154) What king of Babylon conquered Jerusalem and the kingdom of Judah?

9 Nebuchadnezzar (2 Kings 24:10-16) (155) When the people returned to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon, who oversaw the rebuilding of the temple? Zerubbabel (Ezra 3:8) (156) When the people returned to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon, who oversaw the rebuilding of the walls of the city? Nehemiah (Nehemiah 2:4-8) (157) Who was the Jewish girl who became the wife of the king of Persia? Esther (Esther 2:16,17) (158) How did Esther save the lives of the Jewish people? By asking her husband, king of Persia, to protect them (Esther 7:1-6) (159) What man lost all of his possessions and his health but remained true to God? Job (Job 1:7-22) (160) How did God reward Job for his faithfulness? God gave him twice as many possessions and as many children as he had had before his trial. (Job 42:10-13) (161) Who was called the weeping prophet? Jeremiah (Jeremiah 9:1) (162) Who interpreted a famous dream for King Nebuchadnezzar? Daniel (Daniel 2:27-29) (163) Why were Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego thrown into a fiery furnace? They refused to worship the image set up by the king. (Daniel 3:14-18) (164) What did Daniel do when the king decreed he could no longer pray to his God? He continued to pray just as he always did. (Daniel 6:10) (165) What happened to Daniel when he continued to pray to God instead of to the king? (N11) He was thrown into the lion s den. (Daniel 6:4-16) (166) What was the meaning of the handwriting on the wall at Belshazzar's drunken party? That Belshazzar's kingdom was about to be conquered (Daniel 5:25-30) (167) Who was swallowed by a great fish when he ran away from doing God's will? Jonah (Jonah 1:17) (168) What happened when Jonah preached to the people of Nineveh? The people repented and God forgave them. (Jonah 3:5-10) (169) Where did Micah say the Messiah would be born? Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) (170) According to the prophet Zechariah, where will Jesus' feet stand when He returns to the earth? The Mount of Olives (Zechariah 14:4) (171) Who told Mary she would be the mother of the Messiah? The angel Gabriel (Luke 1:26-33) (172) To whom was the virgin Mary engaged to be married? Joseph (Matthew 1:18) (173) Who were the first persons, other than Joseph and Mary, to hear that Jesus had been born?

10 Shepherds (Luke 2:9-16) (174) What two groups of men worshiped the Christ child? (N11) Shepherds and Wise Men [Magi] (Luke 2:8-14; Matthew 2:1,2) (175) QUOTATION QUESTION. When the Wise Men came seeking Jesus, what question did they ask? (NIV) Matthew 2:2...Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews?... (176) Who was king over Judea when Jesus was born? Herod (Matthew 2:3) (177) How did the Wise Men find Jesus? They followed His star to where He was. (Matthew 2:2) (178) What gifts were given to Jesus by the Wise Men? Gold, frankincense, myrrh (Matthew 2:11) (179) Where did Jesus live as He was growing up? Nazareth (Matthew 2:23) (180) Whom did God send to prepare the way for Jesus? John the Baptist (John 3:26-28) (181) About how old was Jesus when He began His public ministry? [About] 30 years old (Luke 3:23) (182) About how long did Jesus preach and teach before His crucifixion? [About] 3-1/2 years (183) QUOTATION QUESTION. With what words did John the Baptist introduce Jesus? (NIV) John 1:29...Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! (184) How did John the Baptist describe the way Jesus would baptize? With the Holy Spirit and with fire (Matthew 3:11) (185) Which of the disciples was a tax collector? Matthew (Matthew 10:3) (186) After Andrew met Jesus, what did he tell his brother Simon?...We have found the Messiah. (John 1:40,41) (187) What was Jesus' first miracle? Turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana (John 2:1-11) (188) What ruler of the Jews came to Jesus by night seeking the way to eternal life? Nicodemus (John 3:1) (189) Where did John the Baptist baptize Jesus? In the Jordan River (Matthew 3:13) (190) How did God show His approval of Jesus at His baptism? (NIV) The Holy Spirit descended on Him and the Father said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." (Matthew 3:16,17) (191) During Jesus' temptation, how long did He go without eating? 40 days and nights (Matthew 4:2) (192) Who were the first four apostles Jesus called to follow Him?

11 Peter, Andrew, James, John (Matthew 4:18-22) (193) What do we call the first statements of the Sermon on the Mount which all begin with the word "blessed"? [The] Beatitudes (Matthew 5:2-11) (194) How did Jesus prove His power over nature? By calming a storm on the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 8:23-27) (195) What strange gift did King Herod give to his stepdaughter? The head of John the Baptist (Matthew 14:6-11) (196) What revelation of himself did Jesus give to Peter, James, and John on a high mountain? Jesus was transfigured [showed His glory] and talked with Moses and Elijah. (Matthew 17:1-8) (197) Why did the rich young ruler fail to follow Jesus? He loved the things he owned more than he loved Jesus. (Matthew 19:16-22) (198) What did Jesus prophesy would happen to the stones of the Temple? Not one stone would be left on another (Mark 13:1,2) (199) QUOTATION QUESTION. What great statement did Peter make about Jesus? (N11) Matthew 16:16...You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God. (200) Which three of the disciples were Jesus' closest friends? Peter, James, John (Matthew 17:1) (201) Who did Jesus say was like the foolish man who built his house upon sand? Those who hear His teachings but do not do them (Matthew 7:26) (202) Who did Jesus say was like the wise man who built his house upon the rock? Those who hear His teachings and do them (Matthew 7:24) (203) In Jesus' parable, who helped the man who had been beaten and robbed? The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) (204) In the Parable of the Sower, to what did Jesus compare the seed? The Word of God (Mark 4:14) (205) What did Jesus teach about material possessions? Don't be greedy. A person's life does not consist of what he owns. (Luke 12:15) (206) What did Jesus do in healing the man born blind? He put mud on his eyes and told him to go and wash it off. (John 9:1-7) (207) Which of Jesus' parables tells us that God is willing to forgive and restore the sinner who repents? The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) (208) How did Jesus answer those who asked if it was right for them to pay taxes to Caesar? Give Caesar what belongs to him, and give God what belongs to Him. (Matthew 22:15-22) (209) How did Jesus feed 5,000 men, plus women and children? He multiplied five loaves and two fish from a boy's lunch. (Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:32-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-9) (210) Who climbed a tree in order to see Jesus? Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-6) (211) How did Jesus come into Jerusalem at the Triumphal Entry?

12 Jesus came riding on the colt of a donkey. (Matthew 21:2-5; Luke 19:29-35; John 12:14,15) (212) How did Jesus teach His disciples humility at the Last Supper? He washed the disciples' feet. (John 13:1-17) (213) Where did Jesus pray the night before His crucifixion? [The Garden of] Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36) (214) Which apostle betrayed Jesus? Judas Iscariot (Matthew 26:17-25) (215) In betraying Jesus, how did Judas show the soldiers who Jesus was? He kissed Jesus. (Matthew 26:49) (216) What did Jesus prophesy Peter would do on the night of His betrayal? Peter would disown Him three times. (Matthew 26:34) (217) What person did the people ask Pilate to spare instead of Jesus? Barabbas (Matthew 27:15-21) (218) What does the word "Golgotha" mean? The Place of the Skull (Matthew 27:33) (219) What title did Pilate have placed on Jesus' cross? [JESUS OF NAZARETH], THE KING OF THE JEWS (Matthew 27:37; Mark 15:26; John 19:19) (220) How did Jesus die? He was crucified, or nailed to a cross. (Matthew 27:35) (221) What happened in the realm of nature when Jesus was crucified? The sun became dark for three hours and there was an earthquake. (Matthew 27:45,51) (222) What did the Roman officer who had been in charge of Jesus' execution say about Jesus? (NIV)...Surely he was the Son of God. (Matthew 27:54) (223) Who buried Jesus? Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus(John 19:38,39) (224) Who was the first person to see Jesus after He was resurrected? Mary Magdalene (John 20:1-18) (225) How was the way made for the women to get inside the tomb of Jesus? An angel had rolled away the stone. (Matthew 28:2) (226) Who was the disciple who at first doubted Jesus' resurrection? Thomas (John 20:24-29) (227) After Jesus walked and talked with His apostles for 40 days following His resurrection, what happened to Him? He was taken up and a cloud hid Him from their sight. (Acts 1:1-9) (228) Who was chosen to replace Judas as an apostle? Matthias (Acts 1:23-26) (229) About how many people waited together in the upper room for the coming of the Holy Spirit? [About] 120 (Acts 1:15) (230) What gift of God was given to the Church on the Day of Pentecost? The gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4)

13 (231) What Old Testament prophet foretold the outpouring of the Holy Spirit? Joel (Acts 2:16) (232) About how many people were saved as a result of Peter's sermon on the Day of Pentecost? [About] 3,000 (Acts 2:41) (233) QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Peter say to the lame man at the temple gate? (N11) Acts 3:6...Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk. (234) What was the sin of Ananias and Sapphira? They lied to the Holy Spirit. (Acts 5:3) (235) Why did the apostles rejoice after being beaten for preaching the gospel? Because they were counted worthy to suffer disgrace for Jesus' name (Acts 5:40-42) (236) Who was the first person to be martyred for being a Christian? Stephen (Acts 7:59) (237) According to Church history, who was the only one of the Twelve Apostles not martyred for his faith in the risen Christ? John (238) Why did Saul of Tarsus go to Damascus? To arrest Christians (Acts 9:1,2) (239) What happened to Saul of Tarsus near Damascus? Jesus [Christ] appeared to him in a great light, and Saul accepted Him as Lord. (Acts 9:3-9) (240) Who was raised from the dead in answer to Peter's prayer? Tabitha [Dorcas] (Acts 9:36-41) (241) Who was the Roman officer who sent for Peter to come and preach to him? Cornelius (Acts 10:1) (242) What happened while Peter was preaching at Cornelius' house? The Holy Spirit came on all those who heard the message. (Acts 10:44-48) (243) In what city were Jesus' followers first called "Christians"? Antioch (Acts 11:26) (244) How did Peter escape from prison the night before Herod planned to kill him? An angel opened the prison for him. (Acts 12:6-11) (245) Who helped Paul on his first missionary journey? Barnabas (Acts 13:1-4) (246) What happened to Paul at Lystra after the people had thought he was a god? He was stoned and left for dead, but God healed him. (Acts 14:11-20) (247) How did Paul know he was supposed to preach in Macedonia? God showed him a vision of a man from Macedonia calling for help. (Acts 16:9,10) (248) Who were Paul's chief helpers on his second missionary journey? Silas and Timothy (Acts 15:40; 16:1) (249) Who wrote the Book of Acts?

14 Luke (Luke 1:3; Acts 1:1) (250) What was the occupation of Luke? Doctor (Colossians 4:14) (251) QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Paul tell the Philippian jailer to do in order to be saved? (NIV) Acts 16:31...Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved--you and your household. (252) Who were the tentmakers who assisted Paul at Corinth? Aquila and Priscilla (Acts 18:1-3) (253) What did the people of Ephesus do with their books of witchcraft to show they had turned to God? They burned them. (Acts 19:18,19) (254) In Ephesians, what command does Paul give to the children? Children, obey your parents. (Ephesians 6:1) (255) Does God treat all people alike? Yes, all people are equal before God. (2 Chronicles 19:7; Romans 2:11) (256) Why did God give the law? To show all people what sin is (Romans 3:20) (257) QUOTATION QUESTION. What is the penalty of sin? (NIV) Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (258) Why did Jesus die on the cross? He died for our sins. (1 Corinthians 15:3) (259) Why should we wear all of the armor of God? So that we can resist the attacks of the devil (Ephesians 6:11) (260) In the Christian's armor, what is buckled around the waist? Truth (Ephesians 6:14) (261) In the Christian's armor, what is the breastplate? Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14) (262) In the Christian's armor, what is worn on the feet? Readiness [preparation] that comes from the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15) (263) In the Christian's armor, what is the shield? Faith (Ephesians 6:16) (264) In the Christian's armor, what is the helmet? Salvation (Ephesians 6:17) (265) What should Christians use to protect themselves from Satan's flaming arrows? The shield of faith (Ephesians 6:16) (266) What is the Spirit's sword? The Word of God (Ephesians 6:17) (267) When should Christians rejoice? Always (Philippians 4:4) (268) To what young pastor did Paul write two letters which are books of the Bible? Timothy

15 (269) Who was the slave Paul won to the Lord while in prison? Onesimus (Philemon 10-13) (270) Why do we love God? We love Him, because He first loved us. (1 John 4:19) (271) What happened to John on the isle of Patmos? God showed him what was going to happen in the last days. (Revelation 4:1) (272) What is an apostle? A special messenger sent by God (273) What is faith? Faith is belief and complete trust in God. (274) What is doctrine? Doctrine is teaching from the Bible. (275) What is sin? Sin is refusing to do God's will as revealed by His Word and His Spirit. (1 John 3:4; James 4:17) (276) What is grace? Grace means that God offers us His love and forgiveness as a gift and not because we have earned it or deserve it. (277) What is redemption? Redemption is the price Jesus paid for our salvation. (Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:13,14) (278) What is death? Death is the separation of the body and the soul. (Matthew 10:28) (279) What is a prophet? A prophet is a person whom God has chosen to speak for Him in a special way through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 18:18; Judges 4:4; 1 Samuel 19:20; Acts 2:17) (280) Who are the angels? Spiritual beings created by God (Hebrews 1:14) (281) What do we mean when we say that God is immutable? God does not change. He is always the same. (James 1:17) (282) What is a disciple? A disciple is a learner [follower] of Jesus. (283) What is prayer? Prayer is talking with God. (284) What is praise? Praise is expressing our love to God for all He is and all He has done. (285) What is worship? Worship is praising and adoring God. (286) What does "repentance" mean? Repentance is having a change of mind, heart, and direction. (Acts 17:30; 20:21) (287) What is justification?

16 When we accept Jesus as our Savior, God accepts us as though we had not sinned. (Romans 5:1) (288) What is sanctification? Sanctification is being separated from sin and set apart to serve God (1 Corinthians 1:2; 6:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:3) 20 Point Questions (289) How did God give us the Bible? The Holy Spirit inspired holy men, giving them both the truth and the words to write. (2 Peter 1:21) (290) What do we mean when we say the Bible is infallible? The Bible cannot fail and has no errors. (Psalm 119:160; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:23) (291) What do we mean when we say the Bible is verbally inspired? God inspired each word of the Bible, not just the thoughts or ideas. (2 Timothy 3:16) (292) What do we mean when we say the Bible is our authoritative rule of faith and conduct? The Bible has the right to command us in what we believe and what we do. (2 Timothy 3:15-17) (293) QUOTATION QUESTION. How long will the Bible last? (NIV) Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. (294) QUOTATION QUESTION. Why is it important to memorize Bible verses? (NIV) Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. (295) Does the Bible claim to be inspired? Yes. The words, "and God said," or their equivalent, are found over 2,500 times in the Bible. (296) What chapter of the Bible is known as the "love chapter"? 1 Corinthians 13 (297) Who wrote the first five books of the Bible? Moses (298) Who are the four major prophets? Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel (299) Which two apostles wrote a Gospel? Matthew and John (300) What is a parable? A parable is a story about familiar things which helps us understand spiritual truths. (301) What are the four major divisions of the Old Testament? Law, History, Poetry, Prophets (302) What wise king wrote much of the book of Proverbs? Solomon (303) What is the main theme of the Book of Hebrews? That Jesus is a better priest [mediator] between God and people than were the Old Testament priests (Hebrews 7:11-28) (304) Which Gospel proves that Jesus is the Messiah by showing the fulfillment of many Old Testament prophecies? Matthew

17 (305) Which two Old Testament books tell the history of the Jews after their return from captivity in Babylon? Ezra and Nehemiah (306) Who are the three Persons of the Trinity? God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19; Acts 10:38; 2 Corinthians 13:14) (307) What do we mean when we say that God is eternal? God has neither beginning nor ending, but always has been and always will be. (308) What do we mean when we say that God is omnipresent? God is everywhere at the same time. (309) What do we mean when we say that God is omnipotent? God is all-powerful. (310) What do we mean when we say that God is omniscient? God is all-wise and all-knowing. (311) What part did God the Father have in creation? God the Father gave the commands that caused the visible world to be created out of nothing. (Hebrews 11:3) (312) What does the Bible declare is the beginning of wisdom? Fear of [respect for] God (Proverbs 9:10) (313) What kind of worship does God desire? God desires us to worship in spirit and in truth. (John 4:24) (314) QUOTATION QUESTION. Has Jesus always been God? (NIV) John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (315) What is Jesus' title of divinity? Son of God (316) What is Jesus' title of humanity? Son of Man (317) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse that says Jesus is always the same. (NIV) Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and for ever. (318) QUOTATION QUESTION. What part did Jesus have in creation? (NIV) John 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. (319) Over how many different Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled by the life and death of Jesus? [Over] 300 (320) What was God's first promise of a Savior? God told the serpent that one of Eve's descendants would defeat him. (Genesis 3:15) (321) How was God's first promise of a Savior fulfilled? Through Jesus' death and resurrection, Satan's power was conquered. (John 12:31; Colossians 2:15) (322) What promise did God make to Abraham? God promised Abraham that through his seed [descendant] all the earth would be blessed. (Genesis 12:3) (323) Who fulfilled God's promise that Abraham's seed would bless the whole earth? [Jesus] Christ (Galatians 3:16) (324) What is the doctrine of Jesus' Incarnation?

18 God the Son became flesh and lived among us. (John 1:1,2,14) (325) QUOTATION QUESTION. According to John's Gospel, why did Jesus come to earth? (NIV) John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (326) QUOTATION QUESTION. According to Luke's Gospel, why did Jesus come to earth? (N11) Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. (327) How did Jesus overcome the temptations of Satan? By using the Word of God (Matthew 4:4-10) (328) What is the importance of the doctrine of Jesus' virgin birth? Jesus did not have an earthly father. Because of His supernatural birth, Jesus was both fully God and fully human. (Matthew 1:23; John 1:14) (329) Why did God instruct Joseph to call Mary's son "Jesus"? Because He would save His people from their sins (Matthew 1:21) (330) What is the meaning of the name "Jesus"? "The Lord is our Savior." (Matthew 1:21) (331) What is the meaning of the word "Christ"? "The Anointed One of God" (Psalm 2:2; Acts 4:26) (332) How did God anoint Jesus? With the Holy Spirit and power (Acts 10:38) (333) What Hebrew word is the same as the Greek word "Christ"? "Messiah" (John 1:41) (334) QUOTATION QUESTION. How did Jesus say His baptism would be different from John's? (NIV) Acts 1:5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. (335) In the Parable of the Good Shepherd, what did Jesus say the Good Shepherd would do for the sheep? Give His life (John 10:11) (336) Why is it absolutely necessary to our salvation that Jesus lived a sinless life? If Jesus had sinned then His death would have been the penalty of His sin and would not have had the power to atone for our sins. (Hebrews 4:14,15) (337) What was proven by Jesus' resurrection? That Jesus was exactly who He claimed to be--son of God, Savior, and Lord (Romans 1:4; John 8:28) (338) How important is the doctrine of resurrection to our Christian faith? If Christ was not raised from the dead, our faith is useless. (1 Corinthians 15:16,17) (339) More than how many people saw Jesus after He was raised from the dead? [More than] 500 (1 Corinthians 15:6) (340) How long did Jesus walk and talk with His apostles after His resurrection? 40 days (Acts 1:1-3) (341) Where is Jesus now and what is He doing? Jesus is at the right hand of the Father interceding for believers. (Mark 16:19; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25; 1 John 2:1) (342) QUOTATION QUESTION. What is Jesus' great "I am" saying in the Book of Revelation?

19 (NIV) Revelation 22:13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. (343) How did God create man? He formed man from the dust of the earth and breathed the breath of life into him. (Genesis 2:7) (344) How did God create woman? God made woman out of one of the ribs of Adam. (Genesis 2:21,22) (345) How were people created in the image of God? People were created with spiritual natures which permit them to reason, make choices, and to know and love God. (Genesis 1:27) (346) When Adam and Eve sinned, how did God provide them clothing? He made them garments from the skins of animals. (Genesis 3:21) (347) What is meant by "original sin"? Because Adam and Eve chose to sin, all people are born in sin and have the tendency to sin. (Romans 5:12) (348) What were the duties of the Old Testament priest? To intercede with God for the people and offer sacrifices to atone for their sins (Hebrews 5:1) (349) First John 3:4 contains what definition of sin? Sin is disobedience to [transgression of] God's commands. (1 John 3:4) (350) James 4:17 contains what definition of sin? Knowing to do good but not doing it is sin. (James 4:17) (351) QUOTATION QUESTION. Have all people sinned? (NIV) Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (352) What does Paul mean when he says that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God? People, by their own ability, cannot attain the righteousness of God. (Romans 3:23) (353) Paul said if God was for us no one could be against us. How do we know God is for us? God sent His Son [Jesus] to die for us. (Romans 8:31,32) (354) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse of Romans chapter five which tells us the greatest proof of God's love. (NIV) Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (355) QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Jesus tell Nicodemus was necessary for a person to see the kingdom of God? (N11) John 3:3...Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. (356) What does it mean to be born again? To experience the regeneration of the Spirit [have our nature made new] (2 Corinthians 5:17) (357) What instructions did Paul give Christians for getting along with other people? Live in harmony; do not be proud; be willing to associate with people of low position; do not be conceited (Romans 12:16) (358) Is it God's will for all people to be saved? Yes, God wants all people to be saved, but each individual must personally choose Christ as Savior. (Romans 10:9-13; 1 Timothy 2:4; 2 Peter 3:9) (359) What is the only sin which will not be forgiven? Willfully and knowingly speaking evil [blasphemy] against the Holy Spirit (Mark 3:29)

20 (360) Whom does God oppose, and to whom does He show favor? God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. (James 4:6) (361) In Jesus' story of the Pharisee and tax collector, what was the tax collector's prayer? (NIV)...God have mercy on me, a sinner. (Luke 18:13) (362) What did the prodigal son say to his father when he came back home? (N11) I have sinned against heaven [God] and you and am no longer worthy to be your son. (Luke 15:21) (363) How important is the blood of Jesus to our salvation? Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness [remission] of sin. (Hebrews 9:22) (364) What is meant by the vicarious atonement? Jesus [Christ] took the punishment for our sins when He died on Calvary, and if we accept Him as Savior we will not have to be punished by God. (1 Peter 2:24) (365) QUOTATION QUESTION. From Romans chapter one, quote the verse which tells us the power of the gospel. (N11) Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes (366) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse of Ephesians chapter two which tells us how we are saved. (N11) Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God (367) In relationship to our salvation, what is meant by adoption? All the privileges of being a child of God, including inheriting eternal life, are restored. (Romans 8:15-17) (368) Since we are saved because of what Jesus did and not what we do, why should Christians do good works? Because we are saved, we do good works to show our love for God. (Ephesians 2:10) (369) QUOTATION QUESTION. What are the three great Christian virtues? (NIV) 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. (370) According to Hebrews 11:6, those who come to God must believe what? They must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who earnestly [diligently] seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6) (371) QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Jesus say was the first and most important commandment? (NIV) Mark 12:30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. (372) QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Jesus say was the second most important commandment? (NIV) Mark 12:31...Love your neighbor as yourself... (373) QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Jesus say was the greatest display of love? (N11) John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one s life for one s friends. (374) QUOTATION QUESTION. How did Jesus say we may show our love for him? (N11) John 14:15 If you love me, keep my commands. (375) QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Jesus say would cause the world to know that we are His disciples? (N11) John 13:35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. (376) QUOTATION QUESTION. Is it necessary that a Christian love others? (NIV) 1 John 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. (377) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse which tells why it is necessary to live a peaceful and holy life. (N11) Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.

21 (378) Why should we be careful about what we think? Because we become what we think [about] (Proverbs 4:23-27; Matthew 12:34,35) (379) Why should a Christian keep pure in body and mind, before and after marriage? Because immoral behavior destroys the purity and happiness God intends marriage to have (1 Corinthians 6:18-20; Hebrews 13:4) (380) QUOTATION QUESTION. What does James say we must do to keep from fooling ourselves? (NIV) James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (381) Why were the Christians at Berea called noble? Because they received the word willingly and studied the Scriptures [Bible] every day. (Acts 17:10-12) (382) QUOTATION QUESTION. According to First Thessalonians chapter five, when should a Christian thank God? (NIV) 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. (383) According to Ecclesiastes 12:1, when should we begin to seek God? In the days of our youth (Ecclesiastes 12:1) (384) What did Paul tell Timothy was true prosperity? Godliness with contentment is great gain. (1 Timothy 6:6) (385) QUOTATION QUESTION. What is the Golden Rule? (NIV) Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you. (386) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse of Philippians that expresses what the Christian's attitude should be toward both life and death. (NIV) Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. (387) QUOTATION QUESTION. What rule do we find in Proverbs for avoiding trouble with others? (NIV) Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (388) How should we regard our school teachers, police officers, and other government officials? We should obey them because their authority comes from God. (Romans 13:1,3) (389) How should we regard our Sunday School teachers, pastors, and other church leaders? We should obey them because they are responsible to God for our souls. (Hebrews 13:17) (390) What does "intercession" mean? To pray to God for someone else (1 Timothy 2:1) (391) Who intercedes for the Christian? The Holy Spirit and Jesus (Mark 16:19; Romans 8:26,27,34; Hebrews 7:25) (392) What does Romans 8:26 say is the main weakness of our prayers? We don't know what to pray for as we should. (Romans 8:26) (393) Why should a Christian not marry a person who is not a Christian? Because God's Word says we should not be [unequally] yoked with an unbeliever (2 Corinthians 6:14) (394) Is it a sin to be tempted? No, it is sin only when we yield to temptation. (James 1:12-15) (395) According to First John, what are the three common temptations? Lust of the flesh, Lust of the eyes, Pride of life (1 John 2:16) (396) What are the three main sources of temptation?

22 (NIV) Satan, the world, our own evil desires (Matthew 4:1; John 16:33; James 1:14; 1 John 2:16) (397) What part did the Holy Spirit have in creation? The Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. (Genesis 1:2) (398) Jesus said the Holy Spirit would convict, or reprove, the world of what three things? Sin, righteousness, judgment (John 16:8-11) (399) Why does the Holy Spirit convict, or reprove, the world of sin? Because the world failed to believe on Jesus (John 16:8,9) (400) Whom does the Holy Spirit glorify? Jesus [Christ] (John 16:14) (401) What are the continuing spiritual evidences of the Spirit-filled life? Joy and contentment; victory over sin; ability [power] to share the gospel; desire to know God and His Word (Galatians 5:22,23; Romans 8:5,6,13; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 1:17) (402) The Holy Spirit guides Christians into what? Truth (John 16:13) (403) What part does the Holy Spirit have in our salvation? The Holy Spirit convicts of sin and makes the repentant sinner a new person. (Titus 3:5; John 16:9) (404) Does the Holy Spirit dwell in every Christian? Yes, the Holy Spirit comes into our hearts when we believe on Jesus. (Romans 8:9) (405) What did Paul tell the Ephesians was the down payment of heaven? The Holy Spirit of promise (Ephesians 1:13,14) (406) Why did Jesus say it was necessary that He go away? So that the Holy Spirit might come (John 16:7) (407) QUOTATION QUESTION. According to Zechariah, how can we do God's work? (NIV) Zechariah 4:6...'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty. (408) When did God first baptize believers in the Holy Spirit? On the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4) (409) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse of Acts chapter two that describes the disciples of Jesus receiving the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. (NIV) Acts 2:4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. (410) What were Jesus' disciples doing when they were baptized in the Holy Spirit? They were praying. (Acts 1:14) (411) QUOTATION QUESTION. What did Peter tell the people at Pentecost to do in order to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit? (NIV) Acts 2:38...Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (412) Is the baptism in the Holy Spirit the same as salvation? No, Paul asked the Ephesian Christians if they had received the Holy Spirit since they believed. (Acts 19:2) (413) What are the purposes of the baptism in the Holy Spirit? To help us know Christ [Jesus] better; to assist us in understanding God's Word; to give us power to witness (John 15:26; 16:13; Acts 1:8)

23 (414) What is the initial physical evidence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Speaking with other tongues as the Spirit empowers [enables] (Acts 2:4) (415) Why do we believe that speaking with other tongues is the initial physical evidence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Because it is the pattern of the New Testament Church (Acts 2:4; 8:14-21; 9:17; 10:46; 19:6; 1 Corinthians 14:18) (416) What is the Church? A body [company] of born-again people who have been called out from the world; who have faith in and give allegiance to the Lord Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:18-24; 1 Peter 2:9) (417) What three things does Paul say make up God's kingdom? Righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17) (418) Who is the Head of the Church? Jesus [Christ] (Ephesians 4:15) (419) Who is the foundation of the Church? Christ [Jesus] (1 Corinthians 3:11) (420) Who are the saints? Born-again Christians (1 Corinthians 1:2) (421) QUOTATION QUESTION. Quote the verse of Romans chapter twelve that compares the Church to a body. (N11) Romans 12:5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. (422) Who builds the Church? Jesus [Christ] (Matthew 16:18) (423) QUOTATION QUESTION. What power is there in united prayer? (N11) Matthew 18:19...if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. (424) QUOTATION QUESTION. What is the mission of the Church? (N11) Mark 16:15...Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. (425) Jesus said that God had planned for His house to be used as what? A house of prayer (Matthew 21:13) (426) Why does God give ministers to the Church? To help Christians grow so they can help others (Ephesians 4:11-13) (427) What do we mean by a "calling to the ministry"? A person must have a special impression of the Spirit to serve the Lord through a particular area of ministry. (1 Timothy 1:12) (428) How should a church be supported? By tithes and offerings from those to whom it ministers (Malachi 3:10; 1 Corinthians 16:2) (429) What is the tithe? One-tenth of one's income which belongs to God and should be given to the church to support its ministries (Leviticus 27:30-32; Malachi 3:10) (430) Who was the first person in the Bible to pay tithes, and to whom did he pay them? Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek. (Genesis 14:18-20) (431) What are offerings?