Senior Secondary (HKDSE) · Ethics and Religious Studies

Textual Background - The faith of the Old Testament: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 2 written questions with worked solutions. All on Textual Background - The faith of the Old Testament.

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Question 1

1 mark

According to the Explanatory Notes on the Sinai Covenant (Ex. 19:1-8), what was the specific role God intended for the Israelites to fulfill as His chosen people?

Question 2

1 mark

According to the Explanatory Notes regarding the Messianic Hope (Isa. 11:1-9), what is the specific source of the Messiah's power to rule in justice?

Question 3

1 mark

The notes on the New Covenant (Jer. 31:3-4, 31-34) specify four outcomes of this covenant. Which of the following is NOT one of the specific outcomes mentioned?

Question 4

1 mark

According to the Explanatory Notes on the Sinai Covenant (Ex. 19:1-8), what was the specific purpose for which God invited the Israelites to become His chosen people?

Question 5

1 mark

The Old Testament prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel spoke of a New Covenant. According to the syllabus, what is the primary "background" reason given for why God promised this new arrangement?

Question 6

5 marks

According to the explanatory notes concerning the Exile, what dual purpose did God intend to achieve by punishing Israel through defeat and exile, relating both to Israel and to the wider nations?

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Question 7

6 marks

The faith journey of the Israelites, categorized under Textual Background The faith of the Old Testament, is marked by cycles of covenant failure and divine promise.

(a) Summarize two key sins, besides generally breaking the covenant, identified by the prophets (e.g., Micah) as reasons why the Israelite nation fell into ruin and exile to Babylon. (2 points)
(b) Explain the significance of the Promise of a New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-34; Ezekiel 36:22-28), detailing two characteristics of this new covenant that would ensure restoration and prevent future failure. (4 points)

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