Source references following answers are as follows: Hebrews & Peter 2011-2012 Copyright, 2011, National Youth Ministries Of the Assemblies of God Springfield, Missouri, USA (FBSE) Fire Bible Student Edition, copyright 2007, Life Publishers International, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.A. (JBQ) Junior Bible Quiz Fact Pak, Copyright 1975, Gospel Publishing House, Springfield, Missouri. (EBD) Eerdmans Bible Dictionary, Copyright 1987 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan (F&A) Faith and Action Series, Copyright 2007 by Resource and Development Ministries, Springfield, Missouri, USA (GE) -- George Edgerly, writer of the application questions. Initials indicate the information comes from a lifetime of preaching, teaching, and study of the Bible. 10 points. Application Question. When was Hebrews most likely written? Hebrews 1:1 AD 67-69 (FBSE, page 1803) 20 points. Application Question. Hebrews was primarily written to whom? Hebrews 1:1 Jewish Christians experiencing persecution and discouragement. (FBSE, page 1804) 20 points. Application Question. What is the main theme of Hebrews? Hebrews 1:1 That Jesus is a better priest or mediator between God and people than were the Old Testament priests. (FBSE, page 1805 and JBQ #303) 10 points. Application Question. Used thirteen times, what is the key word of Hebrews? Hebrews 1:1 Better (FBSE, page 1805) 10 points. Application Question. Over how many names or titles for Jesus are found in Hebrews? Hebrews 1:1 Twenty (FBSE, page 1805) 10 points. Application Question. Two-part answer. What has Jesus done to the Old Covenant? Hebrews 1:1 Fulfilled; replaced. (FBSE, page 1804) 10 points. Application Question. Statement and question. The Book of Hebrews shows that Jesus established a New Covenant. What is a covenant? Hebrews 1:1 A life agreement. (FBSE, page 1804)
30 points. Application Question. Two-part question. Some Jewish Christians were in danger of forsaking what and reverting to what? Hebrews 1:1 Forsaking their faith in Jesus Christ. Reverting to relying on Jewish practices and customs. (FBSE, page 1804) 20 points. Application Question. What is the meaning of the word Christ? Hebrews 1:1 The Anointed One of God (JBQ #331) 30 points. Application Question. Two part question. From Hebrews chapter 2. What is not, and what is meant by Jesus being made perfect through suffering? Hebrews 2:10 Not that he needed to be made morally or spiritually perfect. By suffering he became worthy to pay the full penalty of sin for all people. (FBSE, Page 1809) 30 points. Application Question. Three part answer. Fully explain what should we do to avoid drifting away? Hebrews 2:1-3 Take seriously the warning to not neglect our relationship with God. Develop our relationship with God by time in the Word and in prayer. Accept the guidance of His Spirit within us. (FBSE, page 1808) 20 points. Application Question. From Hebrew chapter 3. How do we harden our hearts? Hebrews 3:8 If we ignore his voice from within us, our hearts will grow hard and unresponsive until they are no longer sensitive to God s Word or the guidance of the Holy Spirit. (FBSE, page 1811) 10 points. Application Question. According to Hebrews 3:13, what is a chief characteristic of sin? Hebrews 3:13 Deceitfulness (FBSE, page 1811) 20 points. Application Question. Quotation Question. From Hebrews chapter 3. Quote the verse which tells our responsibility to one another. Hebrews 3:13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin s deceitfulness. (FSBE, page 1811) 10 points. Application Question. From Hebrews chapter 4. What promise of rest still stands? Hebrews 4:1 Heaven (FSBE, page 1811) 30 points. Application Question. Quotation question. Quote the verse that tells us how powerful is God s Word? Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (JBQ # 489) 20 points. Application Question. Give a complete answer. How does the Fire Bible Student Edition define the human spirit? Hebrews 4:12 The spiritual dimension of our being our life in relation to God. (FBSE, page 1814)
20 points. Application Question. Why is it absolutely necessary to our salvation that Jesus lived a sinless life? Hebrews 4:14-15 If Jesus had sinned then His death would have been the penalty for His sin and would not have had power to atone for our sins. (JBQ #336) 20 points. Application Question. Give a complete answer. What were the duties of the Old Testament priests? Hebrews 5:1 To intercede with God for the people and offer sacrifices to atone for their sins. (JBQ #348) 30 points. Application Question. Give two complete answers. What should we remember when it seems our prayers go unanswered? Hebrews 5:7 That Jesus was tested in the same way. That God will give us grace to endure whatever He allows for our lives and to fulfill His ultimate purposes for us. (FBSE, page 1815) 10 points. Application Question. What is apostasy? Hebrews 6:3-10 Abandoning or falling away from faith in Christ. (FBSE, page 1805) 20 points. Application Question. Three part answer. How does the Fire Bible Student Edition define true repentance? Hebrews 6:4-6 Changing one s attitude toward God, admitting sin, turning from one s own way and submitting to God. (FBSE, page 1813) 20 points. Application Question. Two part question. Who was the first person in the Bible to pay tithes and to whom did he pay them? Hebrews 7:4 Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek. (JBQ # 430) 10 points. Application Question. What is an intercessor? Hebrews 7:25 One who intercedes or pleads a case for another. (FBSE, page 1818) 30 points. Application Question. Statement and question. Six part answer. The key word of Hebrews is better. What better things does Jesus offer? Hebrews 8:1 Rest; covenant; hope; priesthood; atonement; and promises. (FBSE, page 1805) 10 points. Application Question. What is a mediator? Hebrews 8:1 Go between God and people. (FBSE, page 1819) 20 points. Application Question. The Fire Bible Student Edition contains what definition of grace? Hebrews 8:1-13 God s favor, love, and enablement based totally on His love--not on our earning it or deserving it. (FBSE, page 1819) 20 points. Application Question. How important is the blood of Jesus to our salvation? Hebrews 9:22 Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins. (JBQ #363)
20 points. Application Question. Two part answer. What appointments will all people keep? Hebrews 9:27 Death and judgment. (JBQ #456) 10 points. Application Question. What is another name for the Atonement Cover? Hebrews 9:5 Mercy Seat. (EBD, page 710) 30 points. Application Question. Statement and question. Four-part answer. Hebrews chapters 10 through 13. contains four challenges for believers to persevere in. What are these challenges? Hebrews 10:19 Salvation; faith; suffering; and godly character. (FBSE, page 1805) 20 points. Application Question. What was indicated by the Temple curtain being torn open at the time of Jesus death? Hebrews 10:19 That the barrier to God s presence had been removed; the way is now open for people to come directly to God through faith in Christ. (FBSE, page 1825) 20 points. Application Question. What was symbolized by the Temple curtain being torn open at the time of Jesus death? Hebrews 10:20 Christ s body that was torn through his suffering and death, which gives us spiritual freedom and access to God. (FBSE, page 1825) 30 points. Application Question. How important is church attendance? Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (JBQ #484) 20 points. Application Question. From Hebrews chapter 10. Describe the one who shrinks back? Hebrews 10:38 One who stops relying on God and abandon s his or her faith by deliberately and continually sinning against God. (FBSE, page 1826) 30 points. Application Question. Give two complete answers. By what two means do we obtain knowledge? Hebrews 11:3 Through the physical senses combined with natural reasoning. At the spirit level through revelation by God and then is accepted and understood by faith. (FBSE, page 1826) 10 points. Application Question. Occurring 18 times in Hebrews chapter 11, what two-word phrase is the theme of the chapter? Hebrews 11:3 By faith. (FBSE, page 1826) 30 points. Application Question. Give three complete answers. From Hebrews chapter 11. What does the Fire Bible Student Edition call the convictions that are part of saving faith? Hebrews 11:6 Belief in the existence of a personal God who cares for us. Belief that God will respond to us and reward us when we sincerely look to him in faith. Diligently pursuing a deeper relationship with God and desiring his presence and power. (FBSE, page 1827)
20 points. Application Question. According to Hebrews 11:6, those who come to God must believe what? Hebrews 11:6 They must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. (JBQ #370) 10 points. Application Question. Two part answer. From Hebrews chapter 11. In relation to God, what are inseparable? Hebrews 11:8 Faith and obedience. (FBSE, page 1827) 30 points. Application Question. Statement and question. Hebrews 11:13 declares the patriarchs did not receive the promised things. What great lesson can we learn from their example? Hebrews 11:13 That the faith God approves is a faith that is able to surrender God s promises back to him with the confidence that he will fulfill them according to his timing, plans, and purposes. (FBSE, page 1827) 20 points. Application Question. Who are the patriarchs? Hebrews 11:17-22 The ancestors of the Israelites, particularly Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob from whom all Israelites descended. (GE) 20 points. Application Question. Four-part answer. From Hebrews chapter 11. What four generations of patriarchs are named? Hebrews 11:17 Abraham Hebrews 11:20 Isaac Hebrews 11:21 Jacob Hebrews 11:22 Joseph (FBSE, page 1827) 20 points. Application Question. What does the Fire Bible Student Edition suggest is the initial momentary pleasure of sin? Hebrews 11:25 The feeling of freedom that may come from going our own way. (FBSE, page 1828) 20 points. Application Question. Statement and Question. Give a complete answer. Hebrews 12:1 says we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. Who are these witnesses? Hebrews 12:1 Past heroes of the faith, including those of chapter 11 and all those who lived and died by faith. (F&A, page 153) 30 points. Application Question. Two part quotation question. Quote, and give the complete reference of the verse which tells why it is necessary to live a peaceful and holy life. Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. (JBQ #377) 20 points. Application Question. What reveals that Esau was godless? Hebrews 12:16 His unrestrained desire for temporary satisfaction over long term spiritual blessing. (FBSE, page 1830)
20 points. Application Question. Statement and question. Five part answer. Hebrews contains five great warnings of danger. What are these dangers? Hebrews 2:1-4 Neglect Hebrews 3:7-19 Unbelief Hebrews 5:11-6:20 Immaturity Hebrews 10:19-39 Not persevering Hebrews 12:14-29 Refusing to listen to God (F&A, pages 17-18) 10 points. Application Question. Why can believers consider themselves as brothers and sisters? Hebrews 13:1 Because of our mutual relationship with the Father and his son, Jesus. (FBSE, page 1831) 30 points. Application Question. Quotation question. From Hebrews. Quote the verse which shows God s high standards for marriage. Hebrews 13:4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. (FBSE, page 1831) 30 points. Application Question. Quotation question. From Hebrews. Quote the verse that tells us the secret of living a contented life? Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. (FBSE, page 1831) 20 points. Application Question. Two part quotation question. Quote, and give the complete reference of the verse that says Jesus is always the same. Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (JBQ #317) 30 points. Application Question. Quotation question. Two part answer. Quote the two consecutive verses that describe the sacrifices God desires from believers. Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name. Hebrews 13:16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. (FBSE, page 1832) 10 points. Application Question. How should we regard our Sunday school teachers, pastors, and other church leaders? Hebrews 13:17 We should obey them because they are responsible to God for our souls. (JBQ # 389) 20 points. Application Question. What phrase of Hebrews chapter 13 likely means the author was writing to people in Rome? Hebrews 13:24 those from Italy send you greetings. (FBSE, page 1803) 10 points. Application Question. When was 1 Peter written? 1 Peter 1:1 AD 60-63 (FBSE, page 1848) 20 points. Application Question. Three part answer. What is the threefold theme of 1 Peter? 1 Peter 1:1 Separation, submission, and suffering for Christ. (FBSE, page 1848)
20 points. Application Question. How does the Fire Bible Student Edition define the Trinity? 1 Peter 1:2 One true God in three distinct, interrelated and unified persons. (FBSE, page 1851) 20 points. Application Question. How does God s foreknowledge differ from predestination? 1 Peter 1:2 While God knows the choices we will make, he does not cause us to make a particular decision. (FBSE, page 1851) 10 points. Application Question. What is the basic meaning of the word sanctify? 1 Peter 1:2 To make holy. (FBSE, page 1852) 10 points. Application Question. What is sanctification? 1 Peter 1:2 Being separated from sin and set apart to serve God. (JBQ #288) 30 points. Application Question. In practical terms, what does sanctification involve? 1 Peter 1:2 An ongoing process of spiritual growth, development and maturity in which God refines us spiritually, prepares us for his purposes and involves us in his plans. (FBSE, page 1852) 20 points. Application Question. The word redeemed implies what? 1 Peter 1:18 Being liberated from the power of Satan and sin and restored to a right relationship with God through faith in Christ. (FBSE, page 1854) 20 points. Application Question. What is true because the word of the Lord stands forever. 1 Peter 1:25 The standards and principles of God s Word are relevant for all people in all situations for all time. (FBSE, page 1855) 30 points. Application Question. Two part question. From1 Peter chapter 2. What is not, and what is our aim in living good lives among pagans? 1 Peter 2:12 Not for the sake of being different or to isolate ourselves from society. To reflect Christ s character and shine his light in dark places. (FBSE, page 1856) 30 points. Application Question. Statement and Question. Give three complete answers. We are to live good lives among the pagans. How may they respond? 1 Peter 2:12 Consider the claims of Christ for themselves. Reject and mistreat us. Put us to the test to see if what we have is worth holding on to. (FBSE, page 1856) 10 points. Application Question. Who is our ultimate example of suffering evil for doing good? 1 Peter 2:21 Jesus Christ (FBSE, page 1857) 20 points. Application Question. Give a complete answer. From 1 Peter chapter 2. By His death, what did Christ do for us? 1 Peter 2:24 Removed our guilt and the punishment for our sins, opening the way by which we can return to God and receive a right relationship with him. (FBSE, page 1857)
30 points. Application Question. What are three blessings for those who avoid evil and pursue peace? 1 Peter 3:10 Lives full of God blessing and favor. God s special attention and presence. God s answer to their prayers. (FBSE, page 1858) 20 points. Application Question. What is symbolized by water baptism? 1 Peter 3:21 The death of the old sinful nature and a new life in Christ. (JBQ # 434) 20 points. Application Question. What is the purpose of water baptism? 1 Peter 3:21 It is our public confession and pledge that we belong to Christ and have identified with his death in that we have now died to sin s control and influence. (FBSE, page 1862) 10 points. Application Question. How does love cover a multitude of sins? 1 Peter 4:8 It forgives again and again. (FBSE, page 1863) 20 points. Application Question. From 1 Peter chapter 4. How do our God given talents and abilities become full-fledged gifts? 1 Peter 4:10 By giving them back to God by blessing and serving others. (FBSE, page 1863) 20 points. Application Question. Quotation question. From 1 Peter chapter 4. Quote the verse that tells us how our gifts should be used? 1 Peter 4:10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God s grace in its various forms. (FBSE, page 1863) 10 points. Application Question. Scripture text question. What comes in, quote, various forms? 1 Peter 4:10 God s grace (FBSE, page 1863) 10 points. Application Question. According to 1 Peter 4:16, what is a great reason for praising God? 1 Peter 4:16 That you bear that name of Christian. (FBSE, page 1863) 20 points. Application Question. What does the word ungodly mean? 1 Peter 4:18 To have an attitude of disrespect and contempt for God. (FBSE, page 1864) 20 points. Application Question. What is discipling? 1 Peter 5:2 Training those in the church in the practical disciplines of following Christ and consistently learning from his word. (FBSE, page 1864) 10 points. Application Question. From 1 Peter. Who was Peter s scribe? 1 Peter 5:12 Silas (FBSE, page 1848) 20 points. Application Question. What does it mean to clothe yourself with humility? 1 Peter 5:5 Humility means absence of selfish pride, a consciousness of one s weakness and the character to give credit to God and others for what one is achieving. (FBSE, page 1864)
30 points. Application Question. Quotation question. Quote the verse that tells us how should we react to the devil s roar? 1 Peter 5:9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. (FBSE, page 1865) 10 points. Application Question. When was 2 Peter written? 2 Peter 1:1 AD 66-67 (FBSE, page 1866) 10 points. Application Question. What is the theme of 2 Peter? 2 Peter 1:1 Faithful truth versus false teachers. (FBSE, page 1866) 10 points. Application Question. In relation to the events of his life, when was 2 Peter written? 2 Peter 1:1 Shortly before his execution. (FBSE, page 1866) 20 points. Application Question. Two Part Reference Question. With what threat does 1 Peter, and with what threat does 2 Peter deal? 1 Peter The outward threat from surrounding society. 2 Peter The inward threat from compromise from within the church by false teachers. (FBSE, page 1866) 30 points. Application Question. Statement and two part quotation question. Six part answer. In three consecutive verses Peter makes a list of virtues that are very similar to Paul s list of the fruit of the Spirit. Quote and give the complete references for these verses. 2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 2 Peter 1:6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 2 Peter 1:7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. (FBSE, page 1868) 10 points. Application Question. Where did Peter hear the voice from the Majestic Glory? 2 Peter 1:18 On the Mount of Transfiguration. (FBSE, page 1869) 20 points. Application Question. Scripture text question. What does it mean to have, quote, eyes full of adultery? 2 Peter 2:14 Constantly lusting, that is, entertaining a strong sensual desire for another, whom one views only as a sexual object. (FBSE, page 1871) 20 points. Application Question. Give two complete answers. How can believers hasten the coming of the Day of the Lord? 2 Peter 3:12 Committing themselves to spreading his message throughout the whole world Eagerly demonstrate a desire for his return by praying, Come, Lord Jesus. (FBSE, page 1872)
10 points. Application Question. What is the reason for the Lord s seeming delay in returning for his people? 2 Peter 3:9 His great patience and compassion, no wanting any to perish. (FBSE, page 1872)