The words “altar” and “altars” are found between (101 & 200; 201 & 300; 301 & 400; 401 & 500) times in the Bible. 360
People should not confuse the word “altar” with the word (adder; apter; later; alter). Any of these
The Old Testament references to altars come from (2; 4; 6; 8) Hebrew and Aramaic words. Four
Those words do not literally translate (high place; place of slaughter; place of sacrifice; to edit). Last 2
The New Testament references come from (1: 2: 3; 4) Greek words. Two
Those word(s) do not literally translate (to change; to edit; place of sacrifice; raised place). First 2
Altars were (important; essential; incidental; optional) for Israel’s relationship with of Jehovah. Essential
Altars are (important; essential; incidental; optional) toward our relationship with the Lord. Essential
“For the life of the flesh is in the ________________: and I have given it to you upon the ______________ to make an ___________________ for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an __________________ for the soul.” Lev. 17:11
“And almost all things are by the law _________________with _________________; and without shedding of blood is no _______________________.” Heb. 9:22
In the Old Testament we find several different kinds of altars – (heathen; natural; prepared; proscribed).
In the Old Testament we read of several different kinds of altars – (earthen; golden; brazen; halogen).
The first time that we read of an altar, it was built by (Adam, Abraham; Jonah, Noah). Noah
Where was it erected (Jerusalem, Ur of the Caldees; Ararat; Eden)? Near Ararat
What was sacrificed on that altar (fruit & vegetables; a sheep; one of every clean beast; one of ever clean fowl)? Gen 8:20
This altar was made of (gold; silver; stone; we aren’t told). Probably rock
Was this the first altar man ever erected (yes; no; it is likely; it is unlikely). Unlikely
The Bible might suggest that at least two earlier altars – those of (Adam, Abel; Jehovah-Jireh; Joshua)?
What argument(s) might be given that God did not use an altar in order to provide skins for Adam and Eve (worship; necessity; lack of Biblical mention; grace)? God’s worship of Himself; grace
What argument(s) might be given that God did use an altar for Adam & Eve (lack of Biblical mention; Illustration; instruction; prophetical purposes)? Last three?
If an altar was used, what does it appear was the sacrifice (a potato; a sheep; a serpents; an apple)?
What is the likelihood that Adam used altars in his worship of the Lord (high likelihood, none; probable; who cares)? Were Adam’s altars (man-made; natural; stone; ornately carved)?
Abraham, one of the great Old Testament characters (never; often; throughout his lifetime; periodically) used alters to worship Jehovah? He was born an idolater, so probably his early altars were unscriptural
Abraham erected altars in (Moreh; Bethel; Moriah; Sichem). All
Abraham did not erect altars in (Egypt; Ur; Chaldea; Haran). Not in any – got in trouble in Egypt
In all of the places where Abraham offered sacrifices, he took time to fashion elaborate altars (true; false).
Where was it that Abraham intended to sacrifice his son Isaac (Bethel, Moriah; the temple mount; the plain of Mamrie). Moriah which many believe was where Solomon’s temple was built
What was so special about this altar was that (fire came down from Heaven; Isaac was sacrificed; God supplied a substitutionary sacrifice; Isaac was raised from the dead). Substi
Which are not names for any of God’s altars (Elelohe-Israel; Jehovah-nissi; Jehovah-shalom; Solomon’s Temple)? The last – Gen. 33:20; 17:15; Judg. 6:24
Which of the following did not build altars unto Jehovah (Isaac; Jacob; Moses; Joshua). They all did
Which of the following built altars unto the Lord (Samuel; Saul; David; Elijah). They all did
What were the circumstances when God commanded “An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.” Wilderness wandering – Ex 20:24
When Moses was first given the law, the only altar that God wanted was to be made of (gold, silver; a tree stump; dirt). None of these
“And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of ___________ stone: for if thou lift up thy ______________ upon it, thou hast ________________ it.
Neither shalt thou go up by ______________ unto mine altar, that thy ___________________ be not discovered thereon.” Ex 20:25-26
When the Tabernacle was being built, God commanded the construction of (one; two; three; four) altars.
A large altar was to be made of (shittim wood & gold; balsam wood and silver; shittim overlaid with brass; in the shape of a cross). Brazen altar
A small alter was to be made of (shittim wood & gold; balsam wood and silver; wood overlaid with brass; in the shape of a cross). Shittim and gold
The large altar was for the sacrificing of (peace offerings; sin offerings; burnt offerings; monetary offerings). First three
The smaller altar was for the sacrificing of (peace offerings, sin offerings, monetary offerings; incense offerings). Incense
Israel was commanded to (tear down; fence off; sacrifice pigs; preserve as tokens of their past lives) the altars of the unbelievers. Destroy
“But ye shall ____________ their altars, ___________their images, and cut down their groves.” Ex 34:13
Who erected an altar merely as a memorial and testimony (Abraham; Moses; Mannaseh; Elijah). Jos 22
It was called (Sam; Ed; Fred; David). Ed
Who of the following built an altar and had fire come down from Heaven to consume a sacrifice (Elisha; Abraham; Isaac, Gideon). Gideon – Judg. 13:20
To whom did God say, “Did I choose (your Father) out of all the tribes of Israel to be my priest, to offer upon mine altar, to burn incense, to wear an ephod before me? and did I give unto the house of thy father all the offerings made by fire of the children of Israel (Aaron, Eliazar; Ithamar, Eli). I Sam. 2:28
David built an altar (on the threshing floor of Araunah; in Bethelem; in Ziklag; in the cave of Makpela)
Who superstitiously thought that by holding on to the horns of God’s alter his wicked life would be spared (Absalom; Joab; Judas; Jezebel) Joab – I Kings 2:29
Who was it that offered the famous sacrifice on Mt. Carmel (Aaron, Hur, Elijah, Elisha).
That altar was made of (gold; silver; stones; a big tree trunk). Stones – I Kings 18
Why didn’t the man of God use the altar of the false prophets (it was polluted; it was covered in blood; it was dedicated to Baal; the Lord told him otherwise). It was not God’s altar
The fire which consumed the ram that day was ignited by (a match; a lighter; rubbing two sticks together; fire from the Lord). It was a bullock and the fire came from God
That fire consumed (the sacrifice; the wood; the stones; four barrels of water). Twelve barrels
In the New Testament the Gentile Christians were commanded to bring sacrifices to the altar in Herod’s temple (true; false).
Is Leviticus 17:11 true and “almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no redemption” (yes; no).
Well then, it is therefore necessary for today’s Christian to (bring their tithes to God’s altar; to sacrifice living animals; to sacrifice themselves; trust the sacrifice and shed blood of the Lamb of God) to be saved.
The Bible calls Calvary (the altar of the Saviour; Golgotha; the altar of God; the new altar). Golgotha &
It is (incorrect; theological heresy; theologically proper; Biblical) to consider Calvary and Jesus’ cross as the final and ultimate altar).
Besides the cross, every Christian should have little shrines and alters in their homes (true; false) before which they should pray and seek salvation.
“For the life of the flesh is in the ________________: and I have given it to you upon the ______________ to make an ___________________ for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an __________________ for the soul.” Lev. 17:11