Bible basics
How many books are in the bible?
66
Who was known as the “Father of Faith”?
Abraham
What was Jesus’ first miracle?
Turned water into wine
What is Holy communion also called?
The Lords Supper
What bible character had a coat of many colors?
Joseph
What are the first three words in the Bible?
In the Beginning
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
What happened on the Day of Pentecost?
The Holy Spirit came / tongues of fire
How many people were saved on Noah's ark?
8
What is the shortest Gospel
Mark
Which prophet was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind?
Elijah
What’s the greatest commandment?
Love God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength
In Acts 6, what role was created to help serve tables so the apostles could focus on teaching and prayer?
Deacon
Who replaced Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles?
Matthias
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
Name 3 parables Jesus told.
The Good Samaritan, The Prodigal Son, The Mustard Seed, The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, The Unforgiving Servant, The Talents (Parable of the Bags of Gold), 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
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
What did Jesus say is harder than a rich man entering the kingdom of God?
A camel going through the eye of a needle.
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 letters to? Name at least 3.
Ephesus
Smyrna
Pergamum
Thyatira
Sardis
Philadelphia
Laodicea