Crowns:
The English word “crown” evolved from a word meaning (head; circle; royalty; ownership). Circle or curve
Today the noun “crown” speaks of a (ruler; coronet; summit; diadem) All of these
But the verb “crown” means to (enthrone; coronate; surmount; hit). All – hit on the top of the head
What is the usual subject, when it is said, “He is crowning!” (crowing; ascending to the throne; winning; coming out)? Coming out like a baby’s birth
In the Bible the word “crown” refers to (the top of one’s head; a ring; a diadem; a wreath). All
Old Testament crowns:
The first time that the word is used in the Bible, it speaks of (the top of one’s head; a ring; a diadem; a wreath). The top of Joseph’s head – Gen. 49:26 – God’s blessings will be “on crown of this head”
The second Biblical reference to crown was (Melchizadek; Abraham; Jehovah; the ark). Ark – Ex. 25:10-11
That crown was a (ring; border; royal diadem; tiara). Border around the ark
Perhaps it wasn’t intentional, but the word is fitting in this case because the subject (was extremely important; represented God; would rule over Israel; would get cold without it). Represented Jehovah
What pieces in the Tabernacle all had crowns (the Table of Shewbread; the Golden Altar; the Laver; the Brazen Altar). Not laver or brazen altar
The High Priest wore a crown (on the top of his head; over his forehead; on his mitre; not at all because he was only a servant of God). There was crown on his mitre which read “Holiness to the Lord” – Ex. 39:30
Speaking of the High Priest, “Neither shall he go out of the __________________, nor ________________ the sanctuary of his God; for the crown of the __________________ ___________ of his God is upon him: I am the LORD.” Lev. 21:10-12
The first person said to wear a royal crown was (David; Saul; Solomon; Rehoboam). Saul – II Sam. 1:10
Whose crown, in addition to its precious stones, weighed more than a talent of gold (David’s; Saul’s; Ahab’s; the king of Ammon’s). Ammon – II Sam. 12:30
That means that it weighed more than (200 pounds; 120 pounds; 90 pounds; 50 pounds). 90
But rather than weight, it probably refers to its (size; value; glory; intricacy). Value
What woman wore a royal crown, which was likely the same one worn by her predecessor (Esther; Jezebel; Athaliah; Rachel)? Esther – 1:11; 2:17
Who has been made a little lower than the angels and yet been crowned with glory and honor (the Son of God; Christ; David; man)? Ps. 8:5 – man; Christ – Heb. 2:9
What, belonging to His saints, does God crown with goodness after dropping fatness upon us (our heads; our hearts; our houses; our years)? Ps. 65:11 Thou crownest the year with thy goodness
What should the Christian do to the one who “redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies” (bless him; thank him; serve him; ignore him). Bless – Ps. 103 1-4
What is the best crown for a good husband (salvation; peace; prosperity; a virtuous woman)? Pr 12:4
“The simple inherit _________________: but the prudent are crowned with _______________.” Pr 14:18
What are the crowns of old men (smooth scalps; hoary heads; children’s children; emeritus status)? Pr17:6
New Testament crowns:
Christ wore a crown of (briars; thorns; palm branches; gold). Thorns – ie. Briars
Paul’s crown was made of (thorns; gold; converts; friends). Converts & friends – Phil. 4:1; I Thess. 2:19
Men may strive for mastery and ___________________________ crowns, but saints should strive for the ________________________________. I Cor.9:25 – corruptible / incorruptible
But their striving must be done _____________________. II Tim. 2:5 lawfully
What is promised to those who endure temptation, loving Christ (eternal life; a painless life; a crown of life; a profitable life). Jas 1:12 Blessed is – man – endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive
Faithful pastors have been promised crowns of (gold; glory; glitter; greatness). 1 Pe 5:4
The faithful saints in Smyrna were promised crowns of (gold; glory; diamonds; life). Rev. 2:10
The saints in Heaven will want to (wear; preserve; cast down; embellish) their crowns. Rev 4:10
Who shall wear ten crowns (Christ; the antichrist; the beast; God the Father)? Rev 13:1
Biblical Curses:
In English to a “curse” would be (a malediction; to utter an obscenity; to anathematize; blasphemy). All
In the Bible to “curse” would be to utter (an execration; an imprecation; a vilification; a blessing). Not last
In the Bible curses are always (sinful; evil; negative; divine). Not always true of any of these
Old Testament curses:
Who was the first Biblical character to be cursed (Adam; Cain; Lucifer; the serpent)? Gen. 3:14
What was the second thing to be cursed by God (humanity; creation; the ground; sin)? Gen. 3:17
Who was the first person to be cursed by God (Adam; Abel; Cain; Canaan)? Cain – Gen. 4:11
God told Abram that He would “__________________ them that ____________________ thee, and ________________ him that __________________ thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be _________________.” Gen. 12:3
We have been commanded not to curse our (parents; rulers; God; the deaf). All of these
Who was encouraged to curse Israel (Baal; Balak; Baasha; Baalam)? Numb. 22
Upon which kind of people did God say that He would curse, he who (setting light by his parents; removes his neighbor’s landmark; makes the blind to wander; perverteth the judgment of the widow)? All
The rebuilding of what city was to bring a curse upon the builder (Jericho; Jerusalem; Jabesh Gillead; Joppa)? Jericho – Josh 6:26
Who once pronounced a curse on anyone who ate food on that particular day (Samuel; Sennacherib; Sahdrach; Saul)? 1 Sam 14:28
What happened to the person who disobeyed that order (nothing; death; wounds; rebuke)? Nothing
Who was cursed by the Philistine gods (Goliath; Joshua; Saul; David) 1 Sa 17:43
What happened to that man who was curses (he died; he was blessed; he became king; he became rich)?
Which of the following was noted for cursing (Saul; David; Solomon; Shimei)? 2 Sam 16
“The curse of the ________________ is in the house of the __________________: but he blesseth the habitation of the _____________________.” Pr 3:33
“As the ___________ by wandering, as the __________________ by flying, so the curse ______________ shall not come.” Pr 26:2
“He that ___________________ unto the poor shall not ________________: but he that ______________ his eyes shall have ____________________ a curse.” Pr 28:27
Israel was “cursed with a curse;” what was the reason (they killed the Gibeonites; they worshiped idols; they robbed God; they crucified the Messiah)? Mal 3:9 Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed
New Testament curses:
What are we commanded to do with those who curse us (curse them right back; bless them; run from them; stab them with wooden stakes)? Mt 5:44 Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good
Who are the cursed people who shall be “cast into everlasting fire” (adulterers; blasphemers; them on the left hand; them on the right). Mt 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart
Which disciple was known for his cursing (Andrew; Peter; John; Thomas)? Mt 26:74 Then began he to
What was cursed by Christ and immediately showed the effects (Israel; Satan; a fig tree; the wind)?
Who said that not to know the law was to be cursed (Peter; Christ; Pharisees; Paul)? Joh 7:49 – Pharisees
A certain group of Jews bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed (Christ; James; Peter; Paul). Ac 23:12 – Paul
“For as many as are of the __________________ of the __________________are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that ____________________ not in ____________l things which are written in the book of the law to do them.” Ga 3:10
The person who is nearly perfect in his obedience to God, but fails in a single point is (condemned; cursed; hopeless; a sinner). All of these
But “Christ hath ___________________ us from the ___________________of the law, being made a _____________________ for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree.” Ga 3:13
Salvation from sin has been graciously accomplished by God because Christ Jesus, the Son of God, (became; bore; cancelled; avoided) the curse of sin on behalf of His chosen people. Became/bore
“And there shall be _________________ more ________________________…” Re 22:3