The Sovereignty of God

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1. In the context of the creation narrative in Genesis 1:1-3, how does the phrase ‘the earth was without form, and void’ demonstrate the doctrine of God’s sovereignty?

   1. A It suggests that the earth was created by a secondary deity who was later overthrown by the Most High.
   2. B It indicates that the universe was formed through a natural evolutionary process that God merely observed.
   3. C It shows that God brings order out of chaos by His own will, independent of pre-existing material.
   4. D It implies that the earth was already fully formed but hidden from human sight until the third day.

2. Amos 9:5-6 states that God ‘forms the mountains, makes the wind, and declares to man what He is.’ How does this passage interpret God’s sovereignty in relation to human affairs?

   1. A It affirms that God's dominion extends from cosmic phenomena to the personal moral identity of individuals.
   2. B It implies that God only controls natural disasters and has no influence over human moral choices.
   3. C It suggests that human beings are superior to the natural world because they can understand God's nature.
   4. D It indicates that the creation of mountains is a metaphor for the rise of human empires.

3. In Jeremiah 18:1-16, the prophet is sent to the potter’s house to observe the work of the potter. How does this analogy illustrate God’s sovereignty over the nations?

   1. A It illustrates that God has the right to shape the destinies of nations and individuals according to His will, like a potter with clay.
   2. B It suggests that human beings are the potters who shape God's will according to their own desires.
   3. C It implies that the clay has the power to reject the potter's design if it does not like the shape.
   4. D It indicates that the potter's house is a place of worship where God resides permanently.

4. In the account of creation found in Genesis 1, the sequence of events demonstrates God’s sovereignty by showing that He established order out of chaos. Which of the following correctly identifies the order of the first three days of creation?

   1. A Dry land, light, and the firmament
   2. B The firmament, light, and vegetation
   3. C Light, dry land, and the firmament
   4. D Light, the firmament, and dry land with vegetation

5. The prophet Amos declares, ‘I make the moon my light for the night… I made man upon the earth.’ This passage (Amos 9:5-6) primarily illustrates which aspect of God’s sovereignty?

   1. A God's permission for humans to alter the natural order
   2. B God's absolute authority as the Creator of both the cosmos and humanity
   3. C The independence of human affairs from divine oversight
   4. D The temporary nature of God's power over the stars

6. In the context of the creation narrative, how does the sequence of events in Genesis 1-2 illustrate the sovereignty of God over the natural order?

   1. A It shows that the universe and all life were brought into existence by God's command, establishing His supreme authority over nature.
   2. B It suggests that the natural world evolved independently before God intervened to create humanity.
   3. C It indicates that God required the help of angels to organise the elements of the earth.
   4. D It implies that the creation of the earth was a collaborative effort between God and the existing elements.

8. Referring to Amos 9:5-6, which of the following best describes the scope of God’s sovereignty as presented in this passage?

   1. A God's power is limited to the political affairs of the nation of Israel only.
   2. B The passage suggests that the sun and moon are independent deities that God merely observes.
   3. C God's sovereignty is restricted to the spiritual realm, leaving the physical world to natural laws.
   4. D God controls the celestial bodies and the physical elements of the earth, such as the sun, night, heavens, and seas.

9. How does the metaphor of the potter and the clay in Jeremiah 18:1-16 relate to man’s role in God’s purpose?

   1. A It implies that man has the same authority as God to determine his own destiny without restriction.
   2. B It signifies that man is subject to God's will and can be shaped or reshaped according to His divine purpose.
   3. C It suggests that the clay is superior to the potter because it determines the final form of the vessel.
   4. D It indicates that God has no control over human actions, as the clay is completely independent.

10. In the context of the creation narrative, the sequence of events in Genesis 1:1-2:3 demonstrates God’s sovereignty primarily by showing that He:

    1. A was created by the pre-existing elements of nature
    2. B establishes order and purpose in the universe
    3. C required the assistance of angels to form the earth
    4. D was limited in power by the chaos of the deep

11. The metaphor of the potter and the clay in Jeremiah 18:1-16 is used to illustrate God’s sovereignty over man by emphasizing that:

    1. A Man is superior to God because he can choose his own path
    2. B God is passive and only observes human actions without intervening
    3. C God has the right to shape and reshape human destiny according to His will
    4. D The clay represents God's weakness in controlling human rebellion

12. Amos 9:5-6 describes God as the one who builds His palace in the heavens and sets the rainbow upon the waters. This passage supports the concept of God’s sovereignty over nations by asserting that He:

    1. A is limited in His power by the geographical boundaries of nations
    2. B depends on the military strength of Assyria to maintain order
    3. C exercises authority over cosmic forces and national powers alike
    4. D is indifferent to the political affairs of the nations of the earth

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