Southwest Virginia Bible Bowl 2016 The Book of Hebrews, Chapters 9-13 *** All questions and answers are taken from the King James Version of God's Word. Chapter 9 1. The first covenant had a worldly taber- 1. the candlestick, the table and the shewnacle. What was in the sanctuary? bread (Vv. 1-2) 2. What was in the part of the tabernacle 2. the golden censer, the ark of the covencalled the Holiest of all? ant (Vv. 3-4) 3. What was in the ark of the covenant? 3. golden pot of manna, Aaron's rod that budded, tables of the covenant (Ten Commandments) (V. 4) 4. Who was allowed into the Holiest of all? 4. the high priest (V. 7) 5. How often did the high priest go into the 5. once every year (V. 7) Holiest of all? 6. Why did the high priest enter the Holiest 6. to offer a blood sacrifice for himself and of all? the errors of the people (V. 7) 7. What was the Holiest of all a figure of? 7. heaven (Vv. 8-9, 24) 8. Why is Christ's tabernacle better? 8. It is not made with hands (V. 11). 9. How many times did Jesus enter into the 9. once (for all time) (V. 12) Holy place? 10. What was the result of Christ's sacrifice? 10. It obtained eternal redemption for us (V. 12). 11. The blood of bulls and goats sanctified the 11. purge our conscience from dead works flesh. What does the blood of Christ do? to serve the living God (Vv. 13-14) 12. When is a testament (will) in force? 12. after the death of the testator (willmaker) (V. 16) 13. With what was the first covenant dedicated? 13. the blood of calves and goats, water and scarlet wool, hyssop (V. 19) 14. What is necessary for remission (pardon)? 14. the shedding of blood (V. 22) 15. Of what were the things of the first coven- 15. heavenly things (V. 23) ant a pattern? 16. With what were the heavenly things purified? 16. better sacrifices than that of the first (V. 23) 17. How often was Christ offered to bear our sins? 17. once (for all time) (Vv. 25-28)
Southwest Virginia Bible Bowl 2016 page 2 18. Quote Hebrews 9:15. 18. And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. 19. Quote Hebrews 9:27-28. 19. "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: so Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. Chapter 10 20. Of what was the law a shadow? 20. the good things to come (V. 1) 21. What did the sacrifices of the old law do? 21. made a remembrance of sins every year (V. 3) 22. What can the blood of bulls and goats 22. take away sins (V. 4) not do? 23. Why did Christ come? 23. to do God's will, to take away the first covenant so he could establish the second (Vv. 7-9) 24. How does the second covenant sanctify 24. through the offering of the body of us (make us holy)? Jesus Christ once for all (Vv. 9-10) 25. After Christ made His one sacrifice, 25. sat down on the right hand of God what did He do? (V. 12) 26. What did Christ's one offering do? 26. forever perfected those who are sanctified (V. 14) 27. When is there no more offering for sin? 27. when there is remission (pardon) (V.18) 28. How do we enter the holiest place? 28. by the blood of Jesus (V. 19) 29. What is the veil through which we enter 29. Christ's flesh (V. 20) the holy place? 30. How should we keep our faith? 30. hold it fast and not let it waver (V. 23) 31. To what are Christians to provoke 31. love and good works (V. 24) (arouse) one another? 32. What are Christians not to forsake 32. the assembling of ourselves together (quit, abandon)? (V. 25)
Southwest Virginia Bible Bowl 2016 page 3 33. What is left for us if we sin willfully? 33. a fearful looking for judgment and fiery indignation (wrath, anger) (Vv. 26-27) 34. What was the punishment for one who 34. At the word of two or three witnesses did not obey Moses' law? he died without mercy (V. 28). 35. What kind of punishment will he re- 35. a sorer (harsher) punishment (V. 29 ceive who counts the blood of Christ worthless and disobeys? 36. Who is to judge his people? 36. the Lord (V. 30) 37. What had the Hebrew Christians already 37. afflictions for being Christians and beendured? ing reproached for associating with Christians (Vv. 32-33) 38. After we have done the will of God, what 38. patience (endurance) (V. 36) do we need to receive the promise of God? 39. How shall the just live? 39. They believe to the saving of the soul (Vv. 38-39). 40. Quote Hebrews 10:22-23. 40. Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised) ; Chapter 11 41. What special list do we find in Chapter 11? 41. the roll call of the faithful 42. Define "faith" from Hebrews 11:1. 42. the substance (assurance) of things hoped for, the evidence (conviction) of things not seen 43. What is the key phrase of Hebrews 11? 43. by faith (Vv. 3, 4, 5, 7, etc.) 44. How do we understand God's creating the 44. through faith (V. 3) world from nothing? 45. To what did Abel's sacrifice give witness? 45. that he was righteous (V. 4) 46. Enoch was not allowed to see death. What 46. that he pleased God (V. 5) does that tell us of him? 47. What must we believe to please God? 47. that He is, and that He rewards those who diligently seek after Him (v. 6) 48. How did Noah save his house? 48. By faith he built an ark (V. 7).
Southwest Virginia Bible Bowl 2016 page 4 49. When Abraham was called to go to a 49. By faith he obeyed (V. 8). new place which he would receive for a promise, what did he do? 50. For what did Abraham seek when he 50. a city whose builder and maker was dwelt in tents in a strange country? God (Vv. 9-10) 51. Why was Sara's becoming pregnant by 51. She was past child-bearing age, yet faith? she counted God Who promised faithful (V. 11) 52. Did Abraham's seed of old receive the 52. No, but they saw them, believed in promises? them and trusted them (V. 13). 53. What is the "better country"? 53. heaven, the city prepared by God (Vv. 14-16) 54. Who was the "son of promise"? 54. Isaac (Vv. 17-18) 55. What prophecy did Joseph make as 55. that the children of Israel would depart he was dying? from Egypt and should take his bones with them (V.22) 56. What did Moses' parents do by faith? 56. hid Moses for three months (V. 23) 57. Why did Moses choose not to be called 57. By faith he believed the reproach of the son of Pharoah's daughter? Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt (Vv. 24-26). 58. When did the walls of Jericho fall? 58.after they had been marched around for seven days (V. 30) 59. How did people like Gideon, Barak, Sam- 59. through faith (Vv. 32-34) son and David subdue kingdoms, do righteousness, stop the mouths of lions, etc.? 60. Though they received a good report, why 60. God provided a better thing for them, did those who were tortured and stoned and and they could not be perfect (complete) tempted and imprisoned not receive the without us (Christians) (Vv. 35-40). promise? 61. Quote Hebrews 11:1. 61. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 62. Quote Hebrews 11:6. 62. But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Southwest Virginia Bible Bowl 2016 page 5 63. Quote Hebrews 11:24-26. 63. By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompense of the reward. Chapter 12 64. What should help us to remain faithful 64. the witness of all the children of God in our Christian race? who overcame before (V. 1) 65. How should we run the Christian race? 65. with patience (endurance) (V. 1) 66. Who is the author and finisher of our 66. Jesus (V. 2) faith? 67. If we become weary or faint in our service 67. remembering what Christ endured and to God, what can encourage us? where He is now (Vv. 2-3) 68. Why should we not hate nor fear the 68. because God chastens those whom He chastening (reproof, instruction) of the Lord? loves (Vv. 5-6) 69. Who does God chasten? 69. His children (Vv. 7-8) 70. Why does God chasten us? 70. for our profit that we might share His holiness (Vv. 9-10) 71. What is the result of God's chastening? 71. the peaceable fruit of righteousness (V. 11) 72. What is necessary for us to see God? 72. that we follow peace and be holy (V.14) 73. Why must we be steadfast (diligent) in 73. so we will not fail of the grace of God our faith? and find no place of repentance (Vv. 14-17) 74. Who sold his birthright for a bit of food? 74. Esau (V. 16) 75. What does the Hebrews writer call Esau? 75. a profane (desecrate, unholy) person (V. 16) 76. In Hebrews 12:18-21, what is the mountain 76. Mount Sinai where Moses received the that burns and could not be touched, the law voice from which caused Moses to shake? 77. What mountain do Christians approach? 77. Mount Sion, the city of the living God (V. 22). 78. Who is the Judge of all? 78. God (V. 23)
Southwest Virginia Bible Bowl 2016 page 6 79. Who is the mediator of the new covenant? 79. Jesus (V. 24) 80. What kind of kingdom do Christians 80. one that cannot be moved (V. 28) receive? 81. How is God described in Hebrews 12:29? 81. as a consuming fire 82. Quote Hebrews 12:1, 2. 82. Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Chapter 13 83. Quote Hebrews 13:1. 83. Let brotherly love continue. 84. Why are we encouraged to entertain 84. because some have entertained angels strangers? without knowing it (V. 2) 85. Describe the feeling we are to have 85. We are to think of them as we would toward those in bonds and those who ourselves in the same circumstances suffer. (V. 3). 86. How does the Hebrews writer describe 86. as honorable (V. 4) marriage? 87. Who does Hebrews 13:4 say God will 87. whoremongers and adulterers judge? 88. With what are we to be content? 88. such things as we have (V. 5) 89. Who is our helper that we need not fear 89. the Lord (V. 6) man? 90. Whose faith should we follow? 90. those who have the rule over us who have taught us the word of God (V. 7) 91. Quote Hebrews 13:8. 91. Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day and for ever. 92. With what should our heart be 92. grace (V. 9) established? 93. Where were the bodies of sacrificed 93. outside the camp (Vv. 9-11) animals disposed?
Southwest Virginia Bible Bowl 2016 page 7 94. Where did Jesus suffer? 94. outside the gate (V. 12) 95. What is our sacrifice of praise to God? 95. the fruit of our lips giving thanks (V. 15) 96. Quote Hebrews 13:16. 96. But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 97. Who must account for our souls? 97. them that have the rule over us (V. 17) 98. What is to be our attitude/action toward 98. We are to obey them and to submit ourthem that have the rule over us? selves to them (V. 17). 99. Who is the great shepherd of the sheep? 99. Lord Jesus (V. 20) 100. How does God make us perfect (complete) 100. He works in us through Jesus Christ in every good work? (Vv. 20-21). 101. Hebrews 13:22 tells us the reason the 101. for exhortation letter was written. What was it? 102. What young man was set free? 102. Timothy (V. 23) 103. According to Hebrews 13:24, where was 103. in Italy the letter written? **** Note: The Chapter Synopsis items listed below are eligible to be on the written and/or Team tests, as is every question on this study guide. Chapter Synopsis Chapter 9 - Compares the perfection of Christ's sacrifice to those of the law. Chapter 10 - Christ's sacrifice has forever taken away sin. Be steadfast in the faith. Chapter 11 - Definition of faith. Roll call of the faithful. Chapter 12 - Exhortation to constant faith, patience and godliness Chapter 13 - Various admonitions regarding charity, contentment, praise and treatment of those who have the rule over us.