In the BEGINNING
How many days and nights did it rain when Noah was on the ark?
40
1) Which of these did not have their name changed in the Bible?
A) Sarah
B) Abraham
C) Jacob
D) David
E) Peter
Answer is D
- David did not have his name changed. Sarah was Sarai (Gen. 17:15), Abraham was Abram (Gen. 17:5), Jacob became Israel (Gen. 32:28) and Peter was Simon (John 1:42).
"For God so loved the world the He gave His only Son...
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
Who was the Hebrew judge that Delilah seduced to hand over to the Philistine army?
Samson
Samson was ambushed by his lover Delilah, and then revealed to her the secret his strength. Judges 16:18-20
How and where did Paul's conversion take place?
He had a vision after falling to the ground near Damascus
As Paul headed towards Damascus to persecute the Christians, he saw a shining light that made him fall to the ground. Jesus spoke to him and from that moment on he was converted to Christ.
How many days did God take to create the world?
6
What is the name and age of the oldest person mentioned in the Bible?
A) Enosh, lived 905 years
B) Noah, lived 990 years
C) Methuselah, lived 969 years
D) Queen Esther, lived 859 years
Answer Letter C
- Methuselah lived for 969 years. He was the son of Enoch, who walked with God and was Noah's grandfather.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways...
acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Who were Moses' two siblings?
Miriam and Aaron
Miriam and Aaron were Moses' siblings. See Exodus 15:20-21 and Exodus 6:16-20.
Jesus taught several parables to illustrate the Kingdom of God. Which one talks about God's forgiveness?
A) Parable of the Tares and the Wheat
B) Parable of the Ten Virgins
C) Parable of the Prodigal Son
D) Parable of the Good Samaritan
E) Parable of the Sower
Answer C - The Parable of the Prodigal Son teaches us that God, the Father, loves and forgives. He goes to meet the son who was lost, brings him back and rejoices at his return.
What is the first book in the Bible?
Genesis
What names was Moses supposed to give to the Israelites when asked about who had sent him?
A) "Elohim"
B) "El Shaddai"
C) "I am who I am"
D) "I am the Lord"
Answer Answer C
- "I am who I am" was the answer given by God to Moses when he asked about his name. Exodus 3:13-14.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the...
Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.
John 1:1-2
What was the name of the city founded by Cain after he left God's presence?
Enoch
After leaving God's presence, Cain built a city and named it after his first son: Enoch. Genesis 4:16-17
What was Jesus' first miracle?
Jesus' first miracle was turning water into wine.
In Cana of Galilee, at a wedding feast, Jesus did this sign and many believed in him. Cf. John 2:1-11.
Where did Adam and Eve live at the beginning of the world?
Garden of Eden
Which animal spoke to Balaam?
A) donkey
B) camel
C) lamb
D) dove
Answer A
- The Lord made the donkey speak to Balaam when he went to meet Balak to curse God's people in exchange for riches. Numbers 22:28
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you...
with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
How many human couples entered Noah's ark?
4 couples pairs
4 pairs of people entered the Ark, as well as pairs of various animals. They were: Noah and his wife, their 3 sons, Shem, Ham and Japheth and their respective wives. Genesis 7:13
Which disciple replaced Judas Iscariot after Jesus' resurrection?
Matthias
Matthias was Judas' replacement. Like the other apostles, Matthias also witnessed the resurrection. See: Acts 1:21-26.
What was God’s sign to Noah that he would never destroy the earth again?
A rainbow
In the stories of Samuel, which is not true?
A) His mother was called Hannah
B) He anointed 3 kings of Israel: Joseph, Saul, and David
C) He succeeded the prophet Eli
D) He had a vision while he was still very young
Answer B
- The prophet Samuel anointed Saul and David as kings of Israel. Joseph was not a king. He had been governor in Egypt many years before.
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of....
God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9
Which is the longest chapter in the Bible?
Psalm 119
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the entire Bible. It is a didactic psalm, formed by an acrostic of the Hebrew alphabet, and has 176 verses.
Which of these parables addresses loving your neighbor?
A) Parable of the Tares
B) Parable of the net
C) Parable of the Good Samaritan
D) Parable of the two sons
E) Parable of the 10 virgins
Answer C - The parable of the Good Samaritan was taught when a teacher of the Law asked Jesus who his neighbor was. See Luke 10:25.