1. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the second thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) It will be expected.
(b) It will be sudden.
(c) It will be predictable.
(d) It will be thorough.

2. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards says that the Israelites will experience "desolation" (405). What does this mean they will experience?
(a) Destruction.
(b) A plague.
(c) A fall.
(d) Misery.

3. What criticism does Edwards level against the people mentioned in the opening of his sermon?
(a) They were oppressive toward God's chosen people.
(b) They worshiped false idols.
(c) Despite being warned repeatedly, they continued to defy God.
(d) Despite being blessed by God's grace, they were sinful.

4. What is Deuteronomy?
(a) God's plan for all people and all time.
(b) A book of the Bible.
(c) The Massachusetts town where Edwards' home congregation was located.
(d) The liberal philosophy Edwards opposed.

5. The Biblical passage on which Edwards bases this sermon mentions what people?
(a) Egyptians.
(b) Christians.
(c) The Israelites.
(d) The Pharisees.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards quotes the Bible as saying that the Israelites were "void of counsel," (405). What is this saying about the Israelites?

2. What religious movement was Edwards a part of?

3. What was Edwards' usual manner of delivering a sermon?

4. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the first thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?

5. In what year did Edwards first deliver the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God"?

(see the answer key)

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