1. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the third thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) They will ignore the opportunity to be saved.
(b) They will call on God's mercy.
(c) They will attempt to evade it.
(d) They will cause it themselves.

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

3. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). How is this word pronounced?
(a) Rhymes with "gut."
(b) Rhymes with "ought."
(c) Rhymes with "oat."
(d) Rhymes with "route."

4. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the fourth thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) It will happen when they stray too far toward the pit.
(b) The timing depends on the depth of their sin.
(c) The timing depends on God's will.
(d) It will happen during the Second Coming.

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

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 was Edwards' usual manner of delivering a sermon?

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

4. What religious movement was Edwards a part of?

5. The Biblical passage on which Edwards bases this sermon mentions what people?

(see the answer key)

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