Biblical Executions:
Which of the following is not a synonym for “to execute” (excrete; enforce; perform; put to death)? Excrete
More often than not, in the Bible “to execute” means to (kill; carry out; lynch; administer)? Admin, carry out
What is the likelihood that the more common use of the word evolved into the more specific use? Highly
“For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will ______________ all the __________________ in the land of Egypt, both ___________ and _____________; and against all the ___________of Egypt I will ____________________ judgment: I am the LORD.” Ex 12:12
God “doth __________________ the ____________________ of the fatherless & widow, & ____________ the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.” De 10:18
“The LORD is known by the ____________________ which he ________________: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.” Ps 9:16
“As the Father hath ____________ in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have __________ in himself, And hath given him authority to _______________ ________________ also, because he is the Son of man.” John 5:26-27
“Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, to _____________ ________________ upon all….” Jude 14-15
In the penal sense of the word, there are (many; none; a few; two) physical executions in the Bible. Many
More often than not, the word “execution” is used when judgment is executed (yes, no). No
Old Testament executions.
As far as the Biblical record is concerned (Eros; On; Ornan; Er) was the first man physically executed by God. Er – Gen. 38:7
However, in reality God’s first execution was (Lamech; Cain; Adam; Noah). Adam
It (could; couldn’t; should; shouldn’t) be said that when anyone dies “prematurely” it is an execution. Could
“It is ______________ unto men once to __________________ and after this the _________________”
The second man physically executed by God was (Eros, On Onan, Er). Onan – Gen. 38:10
Which of these was spectacularly executed by God somewhere in or near the plans of the Jordan (Aaron; Moses, Lot; Lot’s wife). Gen 19:26; 13:10
What cities were destroyed by God for gross immorality (the cities of the plain; Sodom; Gomorrah; Ephraim)? Cities of the Jordan plain – Gen. 19:29
Judging from this execution, we might say that with God there is (no compassion; no respect of persons; no justice; no mercy). Ro 2:11 There is no respect of persons with God. For as many as have sinned….
What generation was executed because the earth was filled with violence (Jonah’s, Noah’s; Antichrist’s; Jeremiah’s). Noah’s – Gen. 6:13
What highly selective execution fell upon Egypt for her sins against God (leprosy; red-heads only; first-born sons; royal family).
What large group were executed by drowning (Waldensian Anabaptists; the inhabitants of Johnstown, Pennsylvania; nearly the entire world’s population; the Egyptian army)? Noah’s flood and Red Sea
Nadab and Abihu were executed for (being brothers; murder; stealing; strange fire).
What were not used by God as His executioners (angels; snakes; famine; disease). All
Who in Genesis was executed for murder (Lamech; Abel; Cain; no one)? No one
The Tribe of Levi was used by God as executioners against those guilty of (rebellion; idolatry; alchemy; unbelief). All – Ex. 32:27
What food was used to execute unbelieving Israel (Brussel’s sprouts; pottage; stew; quail). Num 11:23
Ten men were executed by God “en masse;” they were (soldiers; spies; politicians; false priests). Spies
They were executed for their (unbelief; evil report; discouraging words; murder). First three – Num. 14:37
At the command of God, man was executed by stoning; he had (stolen a man’s wife; lied; offered a pig as a peace offering to God; gathered sticks). Num. 15:32-36
Are all of God’s executions obviously and unmistakably divine (yes, no)? Sometimes used means
Who of these men was executed for insurrection (Judah; Korah; Uriah; Elah)? Korah – Numb 16:30-32
That man’s execution included his burial; he (was burned up; swallowed by a whale; swallowed by a crevasse; swallowed by the earth). Last two – Numb. 16:30-32
Who executed Sisera (Jehu; Jehoahas; Josah; Jael)? Jael – Judges 4
Who executed Nabal (Abigail; David; Jehovah; he died of natural causes)? I Sam. 25:37-38
David executed a young Amalekite because (he was an idolater; he was a murderer; he was a gold-digger; he was a liar). He lied about the death of Saul in order to be rewarded – II Sam. 1
Actually, who according to I Chron. 10 executed Saul (Jonathan; Saul himself; David; Jehovah). V.14
Why did God execute Uzzah (swearing; theft; familiarity; carelessness). II Sam 6:7 – touching the ark
How many were executed by God for looking into the Ark of the Covenant (50; 500; 5,00; 50,000). I S 6:19
God executed Jeroboam’s son because (he was a murderer; to punish Jeroboam; he had nothing else to do; out of mercy). I Kings 14:12 – judgment for Jeroboam
How many men were executed when they attempted to capture Elijah (50; 100; 200; 500)? 100 – II K 1
Whose prayer brought about the execution of the combined armies of the Moabites and Ammonites (Joshua; Joseph; Jehoshaphat; Hezekiah)? II Chron. 20 – Jehoshaphat
Whose prayer brought about the execution of an Assyrian army (Joshua; Joseph; Jehoshaphat; Hezekiah)? II Kings 19:35 – Hezekiah
Who was executed in the days of Abijah (Absalom; Abijah; Jeremiah; Jereboam). II Chron. 13:20
What son of King Jehoshaphat was executed by God for his apostate leadership (Joash; Jotham; Jehoram; Jepthah). Jehoram – II Chron. 21:18-19
What prophet, in the days of Jeremiah, was executed by God for teaching “rebellion against the Lord” (Balaam; Hannaniah; Dathan; Korah). Hannaniah – Jeremiah. 28:15-17
New Testament executions.
Who was unjustly executed by the Herod family (Jesus; John; Joseph; James). John & James Acts 12:2
Who is the only man in the Bible bearing the title “executioner” (Herod, Jehovah; Joab; the man sent by Herod to kill John). Mark 6:27
Herod in this case was justly executed for (murder; pride; idolatry; prevarication). Acts 12:23
Who, according to Romans is “a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil” (earthly rulers; God; Christ; deacons). Romans 13:4
Who was executed for lying to the Holy Spirit (Sapphira; Herod; Annanias; Judas)? Acts 5:1-10
Excuses.
Among other definitions for “excuse” we might include (an attempt to lessen one’s guilt; avoid responsibility; confess; accuse). The first two
Synonyms for “excuse” might include (justification; condonation; absolution; pardon).
Who defined an excuse as “the skin of reason stuffed with a lie” (Paul; Christ; Billy Graham; Billy Sunday)?
What was Adam’s excuse for his first sin?
What was Eve’s excuse for her sin?
Lot’s excuse for wanting to stay in doomed Sodom – (his daughters; his wife; evil might take him; his bank was there). Evil – Gen. 19:19
Moses’ excuse for not wanting to return to Egypt – (his wife; his timidity; his sheep; the Egyptians).
Aaron’s excuse for making the golden calf – (Moses’ disappearance; bad water; Israel’s mischief; generosity of the nation). Ex 32:22-24
The excuse of the ten spies – (big grapes; big grasshoppers; big people; Jehovah). Num. 13:31-33
The excuse for Israel’s wanting a king – (peer pressure; God’s absence; Saul’s height; finances). I S 8:5
Excuse of Saul for usurping the office of the priest – (the people; Samuel’s death; the fire on the altar was almost out; the sheep needed slaughtering). I Sam. 13:11-12
Elijah’s excuse for hiding in a cave – (jealousy; Israel’s rebellion against God; isolation; loneliness). IK19:10
Excuses for not attending a king’s wedding feast (old clothes; real-estate; farm equipment; marriage) Lk 14:18
Excuses offered by the one talent man for not investing properly (bad economy; distrust in the bank; a tough employer; fear). Last two – Matthew 25:24-25
Excuses by Felix for rejecting the gospel (foolishness; lack of convincing; poor timing; wife). Acts 24:25