Advent Bible Quiz — Hard Prophecy and Preparation Trivia Flashcards

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In Isaiah 9:6, the prophet describes the child to be born with four compound names. Which of these is NOT one of them?

📖 Isaiah 9:6

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Micah 5:2 prophesies that the ruler of Israel will come from Bethlehem, and his origins are described as being from what ancient time?

📖 Micah 5:2

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In Matthew 3, John the Baptist references Isaiah's prophecy when preparing the way for Jesus. Which Isaiah chapter contains the 'voice of one calling in the wilderness' prophecy?

📖 Matthew 3:3; Isaiah 40:3

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Genesis 3:15 contains the protoevangelium (first gospel promise). The 'seed' of the woman who will crush the serpent's head is traditionally interpreted as referring to whom?

📖 Genesis 3:15

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Psalm 22 contains detailed messianic prophecies paralleling Christ's crucifixion. Which specific detail does Psalm 22:18 prophesy that occurred at Jesus's crucifixion?

📖 Psalm 22:18; Matthew 27:35

#6

In Daniel 9:25-26, the prophecy of the 'seventy sevens' is divided into specific periods. How many 'sevens' are prophesied before the Messiah the Prince arrives?

📖 Daniel 9:25-26

#7

In Zechariah 12:10, the prophet describes Israel looking on 'the one they have pierced.' According to John's Gospel, what event fulfilled this prophecy?

📖 Zechariah 12:10; John 19:37

#8

In Luke 1:26-38, the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that her child will be called 'Son of the Most High' and will sit on the throne of which biblical king?

📖 Luke 1:32-33

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the days of old

Micah 5:2 states that the ruler's 'origins are from of old, from ancient times' (NIV), emphasizing his eternal nature and pre-existence before his earthly birth.

Micah 5:2

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Father of Nations

Isaiah 9:6 lists exactly four names: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. 'Father of Nations' does not appear in this prophecy.

Isaiah 9:6

#4

Jesus Christ

Genesis 3:15 is understood by Christian tradition as the first messianic prophecy, where Jesus Christ is foreshadowed as the seed of the woman who defeats Satan (the serpent).

Genesis 3:15

#3

Isaiah 40

Isaiah 40:3 contains the prophecy 'A voice of one calling: In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD,' which Matthew 3:3 explicitly cites as fulfilled through John the Baptist.

Matthew 3:3; Isaiah 40:3

#6

69

Daniel 9:25 specifies 'seven sevens and sixty-two sevens' (totaling 69 sevens) until 'the Messiah, the Prince' arrives. The 70th seven is described separately in verse 26-27.

Daniel 9:25-26

#5

soldiers casting lots for his garments

Psalm 22:18 states 'They divide my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment,' which Matthew 27:35, Mark 15:24, Luke 23:34, and John 19:24 report as fulfilled during Jesus's crucifixion.

Psalm 22:18; Matthew 27:35

#8

David

Luke 1:32-33 states that Jesus 'will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High' and 'the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,' directly connecting Jesus to David's royal line.

Luke 1:32-33

#7

the spear piercing Jesus's side at crucifixion

John 19:37 explicitly cites Zechariah 12:10 as fulfilled when a soldier pierces Jesus's side with a spear during the crucifixion, fulfilling the prophecy about 'the one they have pierced.'

Zechariah 12:10; John 19:37

#9

Malachi 3:1 prophesies that the messenger will prepare the way before the Lord. In Matthew 11:10, Jesus identifies this messenger as whom?

📖 Matthew 11:10; Malachi 3:1

#10

According to Isaiah 53:5, what does the prophet say happens "by his wounds"?

📖 Isaiah 53:5

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#10

We are healed

Isaiah 53:5 says that the servant was pierced for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities, and that "by his wounds we are healed."

Isaiah 53:5

#9

John the Baptist

Matthew 11:10 records Jesus quoting Malachi 3:1 and explicitly identifying John the Baptist as the messenger preparing the way, though Malachi 4:5 also connects this role to Elijah.

Matthew 11:10; Malachi 3:1

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