Bible facts
What are the first three words in the Bible?
In the beginning
Who was known as the “Father of Faith”?
Abraham
What was the first miracle Jesus performed?
Turned water into wine
What happened on the day of pentecost?
The Holy Spirit came / tongues of fire
This man was the brother of Moses and served as the first high priest of Israel.
Aaron
What is the shortest gospel?
Mark
Who wrestled with an angel until daybreak and had his name changed to Israel?
Jacob
Finish this verse: “For God so loved the world that…”
He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
In Acts 6, what role was created to help serve tables so the apostles could focus on teaching and prayer?
Deacons
Who baptized Jesus and where?
John the Baptist, The Jordan river
How many books are in the Old Testament, and how many are there in the New Testament?
Old Testament- 39
New Testament- 27
Which prophet was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind?
Elijah
What’s the greatest commandment?
Love God with all your heart, mind, and soul
Who replaced Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles?
Matthias
This is the name of the tower people built to reach heaven before God confused their language.
Tower of Babel
What is the longest chapter in the Bible?
Psalm 119
Which prophet was commanded to marry Gomer as a symbol of Israel’s unfaithfulness?
Hosea
What did Jesus say is easier than a rich man entering the kingdom of God?
A camel going through the eye of a needle.
Which church leader wrote letters to encourage believers while in exile on the island of Patmos?
John - Revelation
What are the 10 commandments? Name at least 7.
- You shall have no other gods before Me
- You shall not make for yourself an idol (no graven images to worship)
- You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain
- Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy
- Honor your father and your mother
- You shall not murder
- You shall not commit adultery
- You shall not steal
- You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. (Don't lie)
- You shall not covet (Do not strongly desire what belongs to your neighbor)
What is the shortest book in the Old Testament?
Obadiah
This Old Testament prophet saw a vision of a valley of dry bones coming to life.
Ezekiel
Name 5 Parables
Jesus told.
The Good Samaritan, The Prodigal son, The mustard seed, The lost sheep, The lost coin, The unforgiving servant, The talents, The wise and foolish builders, The rich fool, The workers in the vineyard, The ten virgins, The Sower, The pharisee and The tax collector, The sheep and The goats, The wicked tenants, The friend at midnight, The two sons, The good shepherd, The great banquet, The fig tree
What are the fruits of the spirit? Name at least 7.
Peace, kindness, gentleness, patience, joy, love, goodness, faithfulness, self-control
In Revelation how many
churches did John write to?
Name at least 4.
Ephesus
Smyrna
Pergamum
Thyatira
Sardis
Philadelphia
Laodicea