Bible Basics
How many books are in the Old Testament?
39
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
God spoke to me through a burning bush.
I led His people out of Egypt.
Who am I?
Moses
Number of Jesus’ disciples
minus number of Moses’ sons
= ?
12 - 2 = 10
“Love your ___ as yourself.” (Mark 12:31)
Neighbor
Who wrote most of the Psalms?
David
Which city’s walls fell after the Israelites marched around them?
Jericho
I took care of sheep when I was young.
With one stone, I defeated a giant.
Who am I?
David
Number of days Jesus fasted
minus number of days Jonah was in the fish
= ?
40 − 3 = 37
“Your word is a ___ to my feet and a ___ to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)
Lamp / light
Which book comes after Proverbs?
Ecclesiastes
What city did Jonah try to avoid going to?
Nineveh
I rebuilt walls with a sword nearby.
Prayer guided every step I took.
Who am I?
Nehemiah
Number of Ten Commandments
plus number of stones David picked
= ?
10 + 5 = 15
“For I know the ___ I have for you, declares the Lord…” (Jeremiah 29:11)
Plans
How many Gospels are there in the New Testament? (x2 if enumerated)
Four (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
Where did Joseph take Mary and baby Jesus to escape King Herod?
Egypt
I was small but climbed to see Jesus.
A visit changed my heart.
Who am I?
Zacchaeus
Number of plagues in Egypt
× number of times Peter denied Jesus
= ?
10 × 3 = 30
“In the beginning, God ___ the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)
Created
Which two books in the Bible do not mention God by name?
Esther and Song of Solomon
Where was Saul (Paul) traveling when he encountered Jesus on the road?
Damascus
I was stoned for my faith.
I became the first Christian martyr.
Who am I?
Stephen
(Number of disciples × number of sons of Jacob)
÷ number of days God created the world
(12 × 12) ÷ 6 = 24
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and ___.” (Galatians 5:22-23)
Self-control