Old Testament
What is the first book of the Old Testament?
Genesis
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Which verse says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life."
John 3:16
What was Paul's name before he became widely known as Paul?
Saul
What is the last book in the New Testament?
Revelation
Which is the longest book in the Old Testament?
By word count, the longest book in the Old Testament is Jeremiah; by chapter count, it is Psalms.
What are the four gospel accounts?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
What book have we been studying in church?
Acts
Why might some of the early church people not have liked Paul?
He was persecuting them before he became a Christian.
How many days and nights did it rain during the flood?
40 days and 40 nights
Name 10 major characters in the Old Testament
many answers possible
Which disciple denied knowing Jesus three times?
Peter
Name the fruit of the Spirit. (Double points if you can say which book they are from)
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control
Galatians 5
What religious background did Paul have?
Pharisee
What were Daniel’s three friends (from the fiery furnace).
Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego.
What language is the Old Testament written in?
Hebrew (a little Aramaic)
What occupation did Peter and Andrew have before following Jesus?
Fishermen
In what book does Moses part the Red Sea?
Exodus
What happened to Paul when a poisonous snake bit him on Malta?
Nothing!
What is one (of 2) animal in the bible that speaks to a human?
A snake or a donkey
What did God create on the first day?
Light
What language is the New Testament written in?
Greek
In what book do the Israelites wander in the desert for 40 years?
Numbers
Name one of the traveling companions Paul had on his journeys.
Luke, Barnabus, John Mark, Silas, Timothy
How many words are in the shortest verse in the Bible? (bonus points if you can name/say the verse)
2 Jesus wept. John 11:35
How many books in the Old Testament are named after women?
2 -Ruth and Esther
Which disciple doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw him?
Thomas
Which book of the New Testament describes the armor of God?
Ephesians 6
Which of these was NOT written by Paul?
A. Revelation
B. Romans
C. Ephesians
D. Galatians
A. Revelation
How many books are in the Bible?
A. 59
B. 66
C. 71
D. 77
B
What food fell from heaven for the Israelites to eat in the wilderness?
Manna
What was the name of the garden where Jesus prayed before his arrest?
Gethsemane
Where is the chapter on love? (Love is patient, love is kind, love does not envy, love does not boast...)
1 Corinthians 13
What was Paul’s occupation?
Tentmaker
How is the New Testament organized?
By size: gospels first, Paul's letters (by size), other letters (by size), Revelation
What instrument did David play to soothe King Saul?
Harp (lyre)
Luke
Which New Testament letter describes faith without works as dead?
How many books did Paul write in the New Testament?
13
List the books of the New Testament in order.
(:
Name at least 8 of the Ten Commandments.
1. You shall have no other gods before me.
2. You shall not make for yourself an idol.
3. You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God.
4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
5. Honor your father and your mother.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
10. You shall not covet
Name at least 10 of the 12 apostles.
1. Peter 2. Andrew 3. James 4. John 5. Philip 6. Barthalomew 7. Thomas 8. Matthew 9. other James 10. Thaddeus 11. Simon the Zealot 12. Judas Isacariot
What book is this verse found: "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved"
Romans 10:9
Where is Paul from?
Tarsus
What did Jesus say were the two greatest commandments?
Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:37–39).