Bible Facts
What are the first three words of the Bible?
"In the beginning..."
What Old Testament character was promised his descendants would be "as numerous as the stars"?
Abraham
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believe in Him shall not perish but have ______ ___."
- John 3:16
Eternal/Everlasting Life
What teaching of Jesus is often called "the golden rule"?
do to others what you would have them do to you
or
treat others the way you want to be treated
How old was Jesus when He began His ministry?
30 Years old
What character in the Bible is described as “a man after God’s own heart?”
King David
On what mountain did God give Moses and the Israelites the ten commandments?
Mount Sinai
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for _________, for they will be filled."
- Matthew 5:6
Righteousness
What is Jesus set of teachings found in Matthew 5-7 most often called?
The sermon on the mount
What book of the Bible has the most chapters?
Psalms (150 Chapters)
What was the disciple Peter's name before Jesus renamed him?
Simon
What river was parted so the Israelites could enter the promised land?
The Jordan River
"The Lord is my ________, I have all that I need."
- Psalm 23:1
Shepherd
How did Jesus say the world would identify his followers in John 13:35?
By their love
Name at least three of the four books of the Bible that start with the letter "H"
Hebrews, Hosea, Habakkuk, Haggai
Who became the leader of the Israelites after Moses?
Joshua
Jesus was betrayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. What mountain is the Garden of Gethsemane located on?
"Do not ______ to the pattern of this world, but be ________ by the renewing of your mind...."
-Romans 12:2
conform
transformed
In the parable of the prodigal son, what item of clothing and what clothing accessory did the father put on his son after he returned?
A robe and a ring
Name at least 8 of the 10 books of the New Testament that are named after people
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Jude, Peter, Philemon, Titus, Timothy, James
What was the apostle Paul's job before he became an apostle?
Tent making
What city was Saul/Paul traveling to when he encountered Jesus in a blinding light?
Damascus
For the word of God is ____ and ____. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing ____ and _____, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
alive and active
soul and spirit
What/how did Jesus teach his disciples to pray?
"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."