Bible Quizzes Chapter 15

“Then he took the cloak of Elijah that had fallen from him and struck the water, saying, “Where is the LORD, the God of Elijah?” And when he had struck the water, the water was parted to the one side and to the other, and Elisha went over.” 2 Kings 2:14

The story of Jonah portends the death and resurrection of Jesus after 3 days in the belly of the tomb.

And he said, “Throw it on the ground.” So he threw it on the ground, and it became a serpent, and Moses ran from it.” Exodus 4:3

“Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped.  And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong.” Job 1:20-22.

The exact month of birth of Jesus is not mentioned in the Bible. Different theories have been proposed as to why Christmas is celebrated on December 25.

Luke was a disciple, but he was also a physician, artist, and a prolific writer. He wrote the Gospel of Luke, and the Acts of the Apostles. He accompanied Paul on many of his missions. He is the patron saint of physicians, surgeons, artists, and painters.

The early disciples were 72 emissaries chosen by Jesus to carry out a specific mission. “After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.” Luke 10:1-3. Wherever they were received they were to heal the sick and announce the coming of the kingdom of God. Where they were not welcomed, they should deliver God’s message, leave the town and wipe the dust off their feet.