Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern USA
HOLY BOOK OF BARUCH
Beginner Level Name:
CHAPTER 1
1. Money was sent to Jerusalem to buy: a) Sin Offerings b) incense c)Burnt Offerings d) all of these
V10
2. This book should be read: a) in the House of the Lord b) at school c) in the streets
V14
CHAPTER 2
1. God warned the people of Israel through His: a) teachers b) prophets c) Scribes
d) soldiers
(v 20)
2. Whose voice will cease from Jerusalem? a) bridegroom b) joy c) bride d) all of these
(v 23)
CHAPTER 3
- The possession of God is: a) vast b) endless c) high d) all of these
(v 25)
2. Who can be compared to God? a) kings b) princes c) no one d) us
(v 35)
CHAPTER 4
- Jerusalem should not fear but should call on ______.
The name of the Lord
2. Israel will be gathered on from the East and the West by:
a) the wind b) messages c) the Word of the Holy One d) armies
(v 37)
CHAPTER 5
- Who shall lead Israel? a) the prophets b) the priests c) Baruch d) God
(v 9)
CHAPTER 6
- The people will be captive in Babylon for:
a) seven years b) seventy years c) seven generations d) forever
(v 2)
2. What did priests do sometimes with the silver and gold offered to the gods?
a) take it to themselves b) build the temple c) sell it d) offer it to the Lord
(v 9)
Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern USA
HOLY BOOK OF BARUCH
Intermediate Level Name:
CHAPTER 1
- To whom did Baruch read this Book?
To nobles, king’s sons, and all the people who dwelt at Babylon by the River Sud (v3-4)
2. When was the Book read publicly?
Feasts and solemn days (v 14)
CHAPTER 2
1. Why were the Jews cast down low?
Because they sinned against God and were not obedient to His voice (v 5)
- Where would the people of Israel have a change of heart?
In the land of their captives (v 30)
CHAPTER 3
1. Why were the giants destroyed?
Because they had no wisdom (v 28)
- How do the stars reply to God’s call?
Shined and rejoiced by light unto Him (v 34)
CHAPTER 4
1. How did Israel provoke God?
By sacrificing unto devils and not God (v 7)
2. In her mourning Jerusalem was full of hope. Give verses.
21-25, 27-37
CHAPTER 5
1. How was God leading Israel?
With Joy in the light of His majesty, with mercy, and justice (v 9)
CHAPTER 6
1. To who was this letter sent?
The children of Israel help in captivity
2. What did priests do sometimes with the silver and gold offered to their gods?
Took it for themselves (v 9)
Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern USA
HOLY BOOK OF BARUCH
Advanced Level Name:
CHAPTER 1
1. What was the reaction of those who heard the words of Baruch?
Wept, fasted, and prayed before the Lord (v 5)
2. How did the people disobey the word of God sent by the prophets?
Every man followed the imagination of his own wicked heart, to serve strange God’s and do so evil in the sight of the Lord our God (v 22)
CHAPTER 2
- How did God punish Israel?
With plagues and allowed other kings to rule over them and take them captive (v 2,4)
2. What change of heart would Israel have in the land of captivity?
They would repent, call on the name of God, and remember the ways of Abraham, Isacc, and Jacob (v32-33)
CHAPTER 3
1. What would have happened if Israel had walked in the way of God?
They would have lived in peace forever (v 13)
2. What was the fate of the rulers who rejected wisdom?
They vanished and went down to their graves (v 19)
CHAPTER 4
1. Describe Jerusalem after the return of the exile.
Weeping, mourning, desolate, alone, scattered, lost, slaves, unrighteousness, sinful (v 19-23)
2. Who should be fearful and why?
Enemies of Jerusalem because God will avenge and fight for Israel and destroy the enemy
CHAPTER 5
1. How did God prepare for the return of Israel?
Bring down every high mountain, fill valley flat, and prepare the way that Israel may walk diligently to the honor of God. (v 7)
CHAPTER 6
1. What did priests do when war came?
Consult with themselves and where they may hide (v 48)
2. What happens when fire breaks out in the temple of the gods?
Priest will flee and gods become ashes (v 54)
Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern USA
HOLY BOOK OF BARUCH
Expert Level Name:
CHAPTER 1
1. What did the exiled ask the people in Jerusalem to do for them?
Asked them to pray for them, because they sinned against the Lord (v 13)
- Why were the men of Judah and Jerusalem ashamed?
Because since the day God brought them out of Egypt the have disobeyed His commandments (v 19)
CHAPTER 2
1. How would God grant favor to Israel in the presence of their capture affecting the whole earth?
He would bring them again into the land promised to them and not scatter them again (v 34)
- Read verse 17 and give a verse in the Holy Book of Psalm with the same meaning.
CHAPTER 3
- What are the consequences of lack of wisdom?
Destruction and death (v 28)
2. God has dominion over all creation. Give verses.
V 32-34, 37
CHAPTER 4
1. Describe Jerusalem after the exile.
Weeping, mourning, desolate, alone, scattered, lost, slaves, unrighteousness, sinful (v 19-23)
2. In her mourning Jerusalem was full of hope. Give verses.
V 21-25, 27-37
CHAPTER 5
1. Describe Jerusalem after the return of the exiled.
Exalted with honor as children of the Kingdom (v 6)
CHAPTER 6
1. The gods though armed cannot defend themselves. Give verses.
V 11-14
2. How are beasts better than these gods?
They can fly and protect themselves (v 67)