Omnipotence, Offerings and Obedience Quiz

Answer: Abram

Abram receives this promise before he has any children, highlighting the contrast between his circumstances and the scale of God's assurance. This passage is part of the covenant narrative in Genesis 12-17, where Abram is promised land, descendants, and blessing.

In Genesis 15:6 (Abram's response to the verse in the question), his belief in God's promise is later cited in both Jewish and Christian traditions as a key example of faith. His name is changed to Abraham in Genesis 17:5, reflecting the promise that he will become "father of many nations."

The imagery of the stars is one of several metaphors used in Genesis (others include "dust of the earth" (13:6) and "sand on the seashore" (22:17)) to emphasize the vast number of his future descendants.

Answer: Sin Offering

The five primary offerings of the Mosaic Law are outlined in Leviticus 1-7: the burnt offering, grain offering, peace offering, sin offering, and guilt offering. Of these, the sin offering and guilt offering were required for atonement in cases of specific offenses.

The sin offering is described in detail in Leviticus 4, where it is prescribed for unintentional sins committed by individuals, leaders, or the community. Its purpose was to provide ritual purification and restore the relationship between the people and God.

By contrast, the burnt offering (Leviticus 1), grain offering (Leviticus 2), and peace offering (Leviticus 3) were generally voluntary acts of worship, devotion, or thanksgiving, rather than mandatory atonement sacrifices.

Answer: Othniel

Othniel is introduced as the first judge raised up by God during the early cycle of oppression and deliverance in the Book of Judges. After Israel fell into idolatry, they were oppressed by Cushan-Rishathaim, king of Aram Naharaim (Mesopotamia).

Judges 3:9-10 - "But when they cried out to the Lord, he raised up for them a deliverer, Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother, who saved them. The Spirit of the Lord came on him, so that he became Israel's judge and went to war."

Othniel's victory brought a period of peace lasting forty years (Judges 3:11). This account established the recurring pattern in Judges: disobedience, oppression, repentance, deliverance, and temporary peace.

Answer: Obed

Obed is the son of Ruth and Boaz and appears near the conclusion of the Book of Ruth as part of a key genealogical link in Israel's history. His birth is presented as both a personal blessing for Naomi (Ruth's mother-in-law) and a continuation of the family line.

Ruth 4:17 - "The women living there said, 'Naomi has a son!' And they named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David."

Through Obed, the narrative connects the story of Ruth - a Moabite outsider - to the royal lineage of Israel. This genealogy highlights how David, Israel's future king, descends from this union, and it later forms part of the lineage referenced in the New Testament.

Answer: David

The Mount of Olives is first mentioned in connection with King David's flight from Jerusalem during the rebellion of his son Absalom. This moment highlights both the geographical prominence of the location and its emotional significance in David's life.

2 Samuel 15:30 - "But David continued up the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went; his head was covered and he was barefoot. All the people with him covered their heads too and were weeping as they went up."

This passage establishes the Mount of Olives as a place associated with sorrow, prayer, and transition - associations that later reappear in the Gospels, where Jesus also spends time there during the final days before his crucifixion.

Answer: False

The Book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, consisting of just 21 verses, but not the shortest book in the whole Bible. That distinction goes to 3 John in the New Testament (14 verses). Obadiah's message centers on the judgment of Edom, a nation descended from Esau, for its hostility toward Judah - particularly during times of crisis.

A key theme is Edom's pride and betrayal, as expressed in Obadiah 1:3-4 - ""The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rocks and make your home on the heights... Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, from there I will bring you down," declares the Lord."

Despite its brevity, the book emphasizes accountability among nations and reinforces the broader prophetic theme that actions against God's people will ultimately be judged.

Answer: None of them

The terms omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent are not found explicitly in the Bible; they are later theological terms used to summarize biblical teachings about God's nature. However, the concepts themselves are clearly present throughout Scripture. Here are three examples:

God's omnipresence is expressed in Psalm 139:7-10 - "Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there... even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast."

Similarly, Jeremiah 32:17 emphasizes God's power (omnipotence) - "Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you."

And Psalm 147:5 speaks of His understanding (omniscience) - "Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit."

Answer: Onesimus

Onesimus is the central figure in Paul's short letter to Philemon. He was a slave who had apparently run away from his master (Philemon) and later encountered Paul, who led him to faith in Christ. Paul then writes to Philemon, appealing for reconciliation and urging that Onesimus be received in a new way.

In Philemon 1:15-16, Paul writes, "Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back forever - no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. He is very dear to me but even dearer to you, both as a fellow man and as a brother in the Lord."

The letter is notable for its emphasis on transformed relationships within the early Christian community, reframing Onesimus not merely by his social status but as a fellow believer.

Answer: The prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane

The Garden of Gethsemane scene captures a pivotal moment of obedience in the Gospels, as Jesus prepares for his arrest and crucifixion. In deep distress, he nonetheless submits his will fully to that of God.

Luke 22:42 - "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done."

This moment stands as one of the clearest expressions of obedience in the New Testament, demonstrating willingness to follow divine purpose even under extreme emotional and physical strain.

More broadly, obedience is a central theme throughout Scripture, appearing from the earliest narratives (such as Adam and Eve, or Abraham) through the Law and the Prophets, and into the teachings of Jesus. In the Gospels, obedience is closely tied to love and faithfulness, and is presented not merely as rule-following, but as alignment of one's will with God's.

Answer: Omega

The phrase "Alpha and Omega" uses the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet to express the idea of completeness - encompassing beginning and end. In Revelation, it emphasizes God's eternal nature and sovereignty over all of history.

This declaration, identifying God as both the beginning and the end and as the one "who is, and who was, and who is to come," frames the entire book of Revelation. It presents God as existing beyond time - past, present, and future. The same title is also applied later in Revelation in connection with Christ (Revelation 22:13), reinforcing themes of eternity, authority, and divine completeness.