“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the ____.”
Hint: It’s not “world.”
Earth
Where was Jesus actually born?
Hint: Not the inn itself.
A manger (in Bethlehem)
How many days did God take to create the world?
Hint: Don’t include the rest day.
What does “Emmanuel” mean?
Hint: It’s about presence, not power.
God with us
What caused Peter to begin sinking in the water?
Hint: It wasn’t the waves themselves.
Lack of faith / doubt
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not ____.”
Hint: Means lacking nothing, not a feeling.
Want
Where did Jesus grow up?
Hint: Not Bethlehem.
Nazareth
How many commandments are there?
Hint: Not 12.
10
What does it mean to “repent”?
Hint: More than just feeling sorry.
Turn away / change direction
What exactly did Lot’s wife turn into?
Hint: Not just “salt” in general.
Pillar of salt
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every ____ that comes from the mouth of God.”
Hint: Not “promise.”
Word
Where did Jesus pray before His arrest?
Hint: A garden with a long name.
Gethsemane
How many times did Peter deny Jesus?
Hint: More than twice.
3
What is grace?
Hint: You can’t earn it.
Undeserved favor
What did David use to defeat Goliath?
Hint: Not just one item.
Sling and a stone
“For the love of money is the root of all kinds of ____.”
Hint: People often misquote this as “money is…”
Evil
Where was Paul when he wrote many of his letters?
Hint: Not traveling freely.
Prison
How many wise men are actually mentioned in the Bible?
Hint: Not what tradition says.
Not specified
What is faith according to Hebrews 11:1?
Hint: Includes things not seen.
Assurance of things hoped for / conviction of things not seen
What fell from Saul’s eyes after he regained sight?
Hint: It’s described like something physical.
Scales
Be still, and know that I am ____.”
Hint: Not “Lord” in this exact verse.
God
Where was the ark resting when Noah sent out the dove?
Hint: A mountain range.
Mountains of Ararat
How many animals of each kind did Noah take on the ark?
Hint: It depends on the type of animal.
2 of unclean, 7 of clean
What does it mean to be “born again”?
Hint: Jesus explained this to Nicodemus.
Spiritual rebirth
What sign appeared when the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost?
Hint: Two noticeable things.
ngues of fire and speaking in tongues