Bible Facts
What are the titles of the first five books of the Old Testament?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning, when God created the universe...
Who were the parents of Jacob and Esau?
Isaac and Rebecca
What did Jacob dream on the way to Laban?
Genesis 28:12-13
He dreamed he saw a stairway to heaven with angels going up and down it. And the LORD standing beside him.
With whom does Jacob wrestle on the way back to his homeland?
Genesis 32:30
God
What are the titles of the first five books of the New Testament?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts
Genesis 1:27
So God created human beings, making them to be like himself. He created them male and female.
How were Jacob and Esau related?
They were twin brothers, Esau was the older of the twins.
Who did Jacob meet at the well and help to water the flock?
Genesis 29:9-10
Rachel, the daughter of Laban.
What new name does God give Jacob?
Genesis 32:28
Israel
What is another name for the first five books of the Old Testament?
The Pentateuch
Genesis 3:4-5
The snake replied, That's not true; you will not die. God said that because he knows that when you eat it you will be like God and know what is good and what is bad.
What did Esau do when he returned from hunting hungry?
What did this show about his attitude towards his family?
Genesis 25:29-34
He traded his birthright as the first born son to Jacob for a bowl of lentil stew.
Esau did not value the important role that he had as the spiritual leader of his family.
Who were the two daughters of Laban that Jacob marries?
Genesis 29:23 - 28
Leah and Rachel
What instructions does God give Jacob on his way to Bethel?
Genesis 35:1
God to Bethel at once, and live there. Build an altar there to me.
What is the name for the first four books of the New Testament?
The Gospels
Genesis 4:9
The LORD asked Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" He answered, "I don't know. Am I supposed to take care of my brother?"
Who received Isaacs blessing?
Genesis 27:26-29
Jacob
What are the names of the son born to Jacob? What was the name of the daughter born to Jacob?
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah (by Leah),
Dan, Naphtali (by Bilhah, slave of Rachel)
Gad, Asher (by Zilpah, slave of Leah)
Joseph, Benjamin
How old was Isaac when he died?
Genesis 35:28
180
What are the five categories of books in the Old Testament?
The Pentateuch, The Historical Books, The Wisdom Books, and The Books of the Prophets
Genesis 9:1
God blessed Noah and his sons and said, "Have many children, so that your descendants will live all over the earth."
What did Esau plan to do in revenge for loosing his birthright and his father's blessing?
Genesis 27:41
Kill Jacob
Who is Jacob's favorite son?
Joseph
Who buried Isaac?
Genesis 35:29
Esau and Jacob