A “plot” might be (a small piece of ground; a plan; a conspiracy; a scheme)? Any of these
In the Bible, the word “plot” is found (once; twice; thrice; quice)? Never
In the Bible, the word “scheme” is found (once; twice; thrice; quintice)? Never
The word “conspiracy” is found in (the Old Testament; New Testament)? Both
The word “sunomosia” (soon-o-mos-ee’-ah) refers to (murder; mayhem; swearing together; “let’s crucify him)? Greek – swearing to an evil agreement
The word “qesher” (keh’- sher) is translated (conspiracy; confederacy; treason; murder)? The first three
Who conspired against Moses, with more than 250 men, because they thought he took much upon himself (Abiram, Dathan, Korah; Absalom)? First three – Numb. 16:1-3
The citizens of what city plotted to deceive Joshua and Israel, using disguises to mislead them (Hebron; Jebus; Gibeon; Gath)? Gibeon – Josh 9
Who conspired with the Philistines to capture Samson (Jezebel; Delilah; Manoah; Abimelech)? Jug. 16:4f
Was it a conspiracy when Cain slew Abel (yes; no)? If not what was it?
Who conspired to deceive Isaac (the Philistines; Jacob & Esau; Rebecca & Jacob; Rachel)? Rachel & Jac
Who plotted to use 100 Philistines to kill the heir-apparent to the throne of Israel (Athaliah; Manasseh; Absalom; Saul)? Saul – I Sam 18 – David was permitted to marry Michal if he killed 100 Philistines
Who plotted to revenge the assault on their sister (Jacob & Esau; Simeon & Levi; Isaac & Ishmael; Cain & Abel)? Gen. 34
Who, because of his hatred against one man, schemed to destroy the entire nation of Judah (Jeroboam; Haman; Ahab; Jezebel)? Est 3 – Haman
Who was nearly executed after some wicked men conspired to create a law which condemned prayer to Jehovah (Belteshazzar; David; Joseph; Daniel;)? Dan. 6
Who, under the pretense of fulfilling a vow to God, conspired to overthrow God’s chosen king (David; Saul; Amnon; Absalom)? Absalom – II Sam 15
What spoiled young man plotted to become king of Israel, when God had clearly chosen Solomon to succeed David (Absalom; Amnon; Adonijah; Jeroboam)? Adonijah – I Kings 1
Who plotted to kill a son of Israel (Ishmael; Pharaoh; the sons of Israel; Laban)? Joseph’s bros – Gen. 37
What altered that conspiracy (Judah; a group of Ishmeelites; Ruben; Jacob)? The first three
What lessons can be learned from studying this plot (the depravity of man; the sovereignty of God; the despicable character of pride; the danger of envy)? All of these
Who plotted revenge on Joseph for his Godly morality (his brothers; the Philistines; the Egyptians; Potiphar)? Potiphar’s wife – Gen. 39:13-19
Would you call what was done to Joseph a conspiracy? Why?
Who got permission from God to hatch a plot to kill the most illustrious man in Uz (Ahab; Balaam; Jeroboam; Satan)? Job 1-2
Who involved the officials of Jezreel in a plot to steal a vineyard (Saul; Noah; Ahab; Jezebel)? I Kings 21
Who was the man plotted against in this conspiracy (Nabal; Naboth; Nahum; Nadab)? Naboth
Who conspired to kill Hananiah and Azariah (some Philistines; some Assyrians; some Chaldeans; some Romans)? Shadrach & Abednego – Chaldeans – Dan. 3
We see in this plot that (conspiracies may be intended against innocent people; that innocent people may be included in the plot; that God can thwart any human plot; that the conspiracies of men can be turned to the glory of God)? All of these
Who plotted to kill Christ with the sword (the high priest; Pilate: Herod the Great; Herod Agrippa). Ma.2 Herod
Should Satan’s temptation of Christ in the wilderness be called a “conspiracy?” Why?
Who conspired to kill John the Baptist (Caiaphas; Herod the Great; Herod the tetrarch; Herod’s step-daughter)? Herodias – Ma. 14
Who did the Jews plot to kill simply because Christ had been extremely gracious towards him (Peter; Lazarus; a man born blind; the woman with the issue of blood)? Laz – Jn 12:10-11
Who lead the conspiracy of John 11 to put Christ to death (Pilate; Caiaphas; Annas; Julius)? Caia – 11:49
Should Judas’ arrangement for the betrayal of Christ be called a “conspiracy”? Why?
What group of people conspired to put Stephen to death (the Jews; the Romans; the Libertines and Cyrenians; the high priests)? Synagogue of Libertines – Acts 6:9
Should Saul’s attacks upon the saints be called a “conspiracy?” Why?
Who were the first people to plot to kill converted Saul (the priests; the Jerusalem Jews; the Romans of Syria; the Jews of Damascus)? Acts 9:22-25 – Damascus
Who, according to scripture, were the last people to plot to kill Paul (the priests; the Jerusalem Jews; the Romans of Syria; the Jews of Damascus)? Jews
How many men plotted to kill Paul while he was in Roman custody (12, 24, 30, 40). 40 – A 23:13
Who was the man brought into the conspiracy of the Jews, arguing for the death of Paul (Tertullus; Trophemus; Tychicus; Lucius)? Tertullus – Acts 24:1
Asian Jews plotted to kill Paul at (Antioch in Syria; Antioch in Pisidia; Iconium; Lystra)? Not Syria
Greek Jews plotted to kill Paul at (Thessalonica, Berea; Corinth; Macedonia)? All of these
Who did Demetrius call upon in his scheme to kill Paul (lions; Romans; Dionne; Diana)? Acts 19:24-27
The Lord “He disappointeth the __________________ of the __________________, so that their hands cannot perform their _________________________.” Job 5:12
“The LORD bringeth the ___________________ of the heathen to ___________________: he maketh the _________________________ of the people of ____________________ effect.” Ps 33:10
“There are many _______________________ in a man’s _______________________; nevertheless the _____________________ of the LORD, that shall _____________________.” Pr 19:21
At whom will the Lord laugh because he seeth that his day (of judgment) is coming (the wicked; those who plot against the just; those who gnash on the righteous; the unbeliever)? Psalm 37:12-13 – First 3
What does Proverbs 6 say accompanies the man who “deviseth mischief” (a froward mouth; discord; calamity; obscurity)? All of these – 6:12-15
What does Isaiah 32 call the men who deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor (congress; churls; bankers; slum lords)? Churl – “scoundrel; knave”
What does Micah 2 pronounce on people who plot iniquity and work evil (God’s blessings; Satan’s blessings; woe; disaster)? “Woe to them that devise iniquity and work evil” – 2:1
Political, Religious and Ethic Groups:
Hellenists were (worshipers of Helen; disciples of Hell; Greek-speaking Jews; Latin-speaking Romans)? Grk
The hedonistic followers of Epicurus were called (Stoics; thespians; homosexuals; Epicurians)? Acts 17:18
Those followers of Zeno, whose goal was to rise above earthly things, were called (Stoics; thespians; homosexuals; Epicurians)? Acts 17:18 – Stoics
The Diaspora were (Romans; Greeks; Syrians; Jews)? Scattered Jews
The Herodians were (sports heros; children of Herod the Great; murderers of John Baptist; empowered by Rome). Descendants of Herod whose power was maintained by Rome
The Libertines were (hedonists; freed slaves; lawless sinners; Jews with a synagogue in Jerusalem)?
Nazarites were (people from Nazareth; people devoted to God; Nazarines; 1st century hippies)?
Publicans were (a failed attempt at good politics; the followers of Publius; sinners; Roman tax-collectors)?
Sadducees were (terribly sad people; religious conservatives; religious liberals; in the pockets of Rome)?
The Sanhedrin was (the Roman senate in Jerusalem; the Jewish government; made up of political and religious leaders; pro-Christ)?
The Pharisees were (fair-minded people; religious conservatives, religious liberals; leaders of the Sanhedrin)?
The Samaritans were (helpful tour guides for visitors from Jerusalem; residents of Samaria; descendants of Ahab and Jezebel; a mixed race of Jews and Gentiles)?
The scribes were also called (historians; men of letters; lawyers; rabbis)? Lawyers
The Zealots were (Zionists; Jewish patriots; haters of Rome; seekers of Christ?
Proselytes were (pro-seelight; Jewish converts to Christianity; Greek converts to Judaism; Roman converts to Judaism? The last two
Christians are (followers of Christ; saints of God; believers; redeemed)?