Biblical Earthquakes:
During creation’s first “recorded” earthquake, what event was taking place (Noah’s flood; Christ’s death; Adam’s expulsion from the garden; the giving of the law)? Ex. 19:18
What other physical phenomena took place that day (thunder & lightning; fire & smoke; trumpet sounds; pyroclastic flows and debris)? Not the last
Should that quake be explained naturally (yes, no)? Depends on your definition of “naturally”
Was this event the collision of Teutonic plates or the expulsion of subterranean gases & molten rock? No
What is the likelihood that there was an earthquake or earthquakes at the time of Noah’s flood? Likely
Who, during the days of the sons of Eli, was involved when God shook the ground under an army of Philistines (David; Saul; Jonathan; Hophni & Phinehas)? Jonathan – I Sam. 14:15
“Come, & let us go over unto the ________________ of these uncircumcised: it may be that the ________ will work for us: for there is no ________________ to the LORD to save by_________ or by ________. 6
God shook the ground that day to prove that (the Philistines were wicked; Israel was righteous; Saul was a great king; God is sovereign over all things). God is God
Which of these men’s ministry was time-stamped by his reference to what must have been a spectacular earthquake (Isaiah, Amos; John the Baptist; Jeremiah)? 1:1 The words of Amos…two years before…
What servant of God experienced a second Sinai earthquake (Moses; Aaron, Elijah, Elisha). I K 19:11
The purpose of that experience was to prove (the power of God; the will of God; the weakness of man; the instability of earthly mountains).
In chapter 29, Isaiah prophesied that God would visit Ariel with thunder, lightning and earthquakes. Ariel apparently refers to (David; Saul; the Philistines; Jerusalem). Jerusalem????
Who prophesied that the Day of the Lord will include earthquakes, stellar phenomena, solar extinguination, and human confusion (Joel; John; Joel Osteen; John Hagee). Joel 2:9-10
Who said “The Lord is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked; the Lord hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm…” and in the quake and melting of the mountains (Joel, Nahum; Habbakkuk; John)? Nahum 1:3-5
Zechariah is the second prophet who mentions an earthquake which took place during the reign of king (David; Saul; Uzziah; Ahaziah). Uzziah 14:5
Christ tell us that during the tribulation nations shall rise against nations, and there will be earthquakes, (famines; pestilences; inflation; Seattle will win the Super Bowl). Famines & Pestilence – Matt 24:7
At the time of Jesus’ death there was an earthquake experienced at what two sites (Rome; Golgotha; Calvary; the Temple). Calvary/Golgotha and in the temple
How did the stone covering Joseph’s tomb move out of the way (angel power; God’s power; an earthquake; a flood). Matthew 28:2 – There was an earthquake, but we aren’t told that it moved the stone
Who, of these, was released from prison by an earthquake (Peter; James; Paul; John Bunyan). Acts 16
What would you guess is the Greek word translated “earthquake” (quaketos; seismos; volcanos; phobtos)?
At the opening of the (2nd; 4th; 6th; 7th) seal there will be massive earthquakes. 6th & 7th Rev.6:12; 8:5
Has the world seen the worst earthquake that it will ever see? Rev 16:18
How many of the earthquakes described in the Bible are attributed to natural causes (none; one; several; many)? None
Biblical Escapes:
A escaped captive of (Sodom; Syria; Chedorlaomer; Chaldea) told Abraham about the capture of Lot). Ched Gen 14:4, 13
Lot escaped from the King of Elam by (the grace of God; the swift action of Abraham; the power of the King of Sodom; a narrow drain pipe). Abraham and the grace of God
Later Lot escaped from (Sodom; Gomorrah; a pillar of salt; the grace of God). Gen. 19
Joseph escaped (from a pit; from Canaan; from his brothers; with the help of his brothers). All???
Israel escaped from (the Philistines; Egypt; Alcatraz; St. Helena) by the grace of God and application of the blood). Egypt
Ehud escaped after killing (Lot; Eglon; Mullon; Hazael). Eglon – Judges 3:26
After escaping Barak and Deborah, Sisera was killed by (hail; Jael; a nail; the mailman). Judg. 4:17
Samson escaped (Jezebel; Delilah; Dagon; the Philistines). Not Jez; Dagon???
Who were assisted in their escape by a former prostitute (twelve spies; two spies; Jonathan & his servant; David and Bathsheba)? Joshua 2
A servant of (David; Saul; Job; Jacob) told his master about the death of his master’s family. Job 1:15-19
From where did David not escape (his bedroom; Saul’s throne room; several caves; Bethlehem)? Beth
From where did David escape (Keilah; Gath; the wrath of Absalom; Jerusalem)? All of these
Who died after saying that he successfully escaped from a battle against the Philistines (Jonathan; a servant of Saul; an Amalekite; Saul). An Amalekite servant of Saul – II Sam. 1:8
That man died (of poison; his tongue caught in his throat lying; David executed him; God struck him with lightning). Execution
David is a type or allegorical image (of anyone who is a judge; Christ; all fathers; any mother). Christ
One lesson arising from this account is that (it doesn’t pay to escape; it doesn’t pay to seek an unjust reward; behold your sins will find you out; God is not mocked).
Jeremiah escaped from (a tomb; a dungeon; a well; a cistern). Dungeon (cistern?) 38:6
He escaped with the help of a man from (Lamancha; Laramie; Syria; Ethiopia). 38:7 – Ethiopia
Jeremiah didn’t “escape” to this place, but he did go into (Syria; Egypt; Arabia; Rome). Egypt
Belteshazzar escaped from (Devil’s Island; Jerusalem; a lion’s den; a gingerbread house). Lion’s – Dan 6
Hananiah escaped from (hell; Babylon; jail; a burning fiery furnace). Daniel 3 (Shadrach)
Jonah escaped from (Ninevah; his duty; a whale; his convictions).
Jesus escaped from the murderous intent of His former neighbors at (Capernaum; Nazareth; Jerusalem; Antioch in Syria). Nazareth – Luke 4:28-30
Another place where Jesus escaped his enemies was at (Jerusalem; Hebron; Gadara; Sidon). John 10:39
Peter escaped from prison after being arrested by (Herod; Pilate; Julius Caesar; Caesar salad). A 12:1
Peter’s escape was aided and abetted by (Paul; a footed angel; Pilate; James). A. 12:7
From which of these cities did Paul escape (Jerusalem; Damascus; Rome; Antioch). Jerusalem & Damas
Which of these special pieces of equipment was used in one of these escapes (a smoke bomb; AK47s; a basket ball; a basket)? Acts 9:25
Silas could have escaped from a certain prison, but he remained behind in order (to minister to some wounded men; to be with Paul; because he had been falsely accused; to help spread the gospel). Acts 16
Paul escaped to the island of (Maui; Melita; Crete; Malta).
Those islanders believed that no one could escape (the sea; snakes; fate; God). Acts 28:4 – vengeance
According to Romans 2, the Jews thought that they could (swear; steal; sin; kill Gentiles) and escape the judgment of God, but they cannot.
“There hath no ____________________ taken you but such as is ________________ to man: but God is ________________, who will not suffer you to be ________________ above that ye are able; but will with the ________________________ also make a way to _______________, that ye may be able to bear it.”
How shall we escape if we (ignore the Bible; neglect so great salvation; curse God and die; believe that baptism can save our souls). Heb. 2:3
The saints shall escape the upcoming wrath of God (because we are worthy; because of grace; because we not been appointed to it; because we are fire-proof). I Thess. 5:9 – For God hath not appointed….
However, when the day of the Lord shall come (as a thief in the night) those who are unsaved (shall immediately repent; shall call on the Name of the Lord; shall pray the Rosary; shall not escape). I Th 5:2
According to Hebrews 11 some Old Testament saints (quenched the violence of fire; escaped the edge of the sword; out of weakness were made strong; waxed valiant in fight). All of these 11:34
“Whereby are given unto us exceeding _________________ and precious ___________________: that by these ye might be __________________ of the divine _________________, having __________________ the corruption that is in the world through lust.” 2 Pe 1:4
Thankfully, for the saint of God, there is no escaping (the love of God; eternal salvation; sovereign grace; the omniscience of the Lord). All of these