1. According to the apostle Paul’s statement in Romans 15:4, what is one good reason for Christians to study the Old Testament?
2. In Genesis 25:19-20 we learn of two people who played an important part in the initial beginnings of the Israelite nation. Who were they?
3. According to Genesis 25:25-26, the people mentioned in question #2 above had twin sons. What were the names of those boys?
4. According to Genesis 25:28, the parents of the two boys mentioned in question #3 above made a serious mistake during the boys’ upbringing. What was that mistake?
5. According to Genesis 25:29-34, what important event took place in the lives of the two boys mentioned in question #3 above?
6. According to Deuteronomy 21:17, what was the significance of a firstborn son’s birthright?
7. In Hebrews 12:16 the writer refers to one of the boys mentioned in question #3 above as being “profane.” Why was he labeled as such?
8. What important spiritual principle did Jesus teach in Luke 14:28 that applies to us even today?
9. This lesson mentions a man by the name of Demas (2 Tim. 4:10). What did Demas do that caused him to be called by name in Scripture?
11. How do Galatians 3:29 and Romans 8:16-17 describe Christians?
12. In Mark 10:17-22 we read of a rich young ruler who came to Jesus. Why did that young man leave Christ’s presence in a sorrowful condition?
13. According to Genesis 27:1-8, what scheme did a wife and her son plan and execute against the wife’s husband the boy’s father?
14. In Genesis 27:13 the mother (mentioned in question #13 above) said to her son, “Let your curse be on me, my son; only obey my voice.” According to 2 Corinthians 5:10, what was wrong with that statement?
15. According to Revelation 20:12, how will we all be judged on the Day of Judgment?
16. What untrue statement did one of the characters mentioned in this study make in Genesis 27:20 that actually implied God’s help in carrying out a deceitful action?
17. What important spiritual principle is found in 1 Corinthians 15:33?
18. What does Revelation 21:8 have to say about the eternal fate of liars?
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