Old Testament
Who was Israel's very first king?
Saul
What was the first Gospel written?
Mark
The verse, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind." Is found in which letter?
Romans
What animal did Jesus ride during his triumphal entry into Jerusalem?
Donkey.
In which book, did Moses part the Red Sea?
Exodus
What weapon did Samson use to slay 1,000 Philistines?
Be specific!
The Jawbone of a Donkey.
Which New Testament book tells the story of the early church?
Acts
What does Paul call the sword of the spirit?
The word of God
What does Jesus say about trying to serve two masters?
You will hate the one and love the other!
Which book follows 2 Corinthians in the New Testament?
Galatians
Name the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah?
Jacob and Esau
Who took Judas’s place among the twelve?
Matthias (Acts 1:23)
In which letter does Paul write the famous line: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"?
Philippians
Name one of the three items of clothing and jewelry, the father command his servants to bring out for the returning Prodigal Son?
The best robe, a ring, and sandals.
Which Gospel is the only one to record the parables of the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan, and the Rich Man and Lazarus?
Luke
How long did the flood cover the earth?
150 Days (Gen. 7:24)
What event marked the beginning of Jesus' public ministry?
His baptism by John the Baptist
Which of Paul's letters is the shortest by word count in the New Testament?
Philemon
Who helped Jesus carry his cross on the way to Golgotha?
Simon of Cyrene
Which Gospel is the only one to mention the story of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana?
John
What was the first of the ten plagues in Egypt?
Water turned into blood (Exodus 7:20)
What problem did Bartimaeus have that Jesus fixed?
He was blind
What is the one of the two Pauline letters addressed to a church that Paul did not personally visit before writing?
Romans and Colossians
Who was the wealthy Pharisee and Sanhedrin member who buried Jesus in his own tomb?
Joseph of Arimathea
In which book does the Apostle Peter warn believers that the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour?
1 Peter