True or False: 'God helps those who help themselves' is a verse found in the Bible.
False. This phrase is not found in the Bible; it's often mistakenly attributed to it.
What animal did Balaam strike, only to have it speak back to him?
A donkey. (Numbers 22:28)
What type of wood was used to build Noah's Ark?
Gopher wood. (Genesis 6:14)
How many days and nights did it rain during the time of Noah's flood?
Forty days and forty nights. (Genesis 7:12)
On what day did the Holy Spirit descend upon the apostles, marking the beginning of the early church?
Pentecost. (Acts 2)
Who was the first woman created by God?
Eve. (Genesis 2:22)
"Where did Jesus perform His first miracle, turning water into wine?"
Cana in Galilee. (John 2:1-11)
In the story of Noah's Ark, how many of each type of animal did Noah bring onto the ark?
Seven pairs of each kind of clean animal and one pair of each kind of unclean animal. (A common misconception is that he brought only two of each animal.)
In what body of water was Jesus baptized?
The Jordan River. (Matthew 3:13-16)
What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
"Jesus wept." (John 11:35)
Complete this quote from Philippians 4:13: 'I can do all things through ___ who strengthens me.
Christ.
Who was the first Christian martyr?
Stephen. (Acts 7:54-60)
Who was the mother of Jesus?
Mary. (Matthew 1:18)
What did Jesus use to feed over 5,000 people?
Five loaves of bread and two fish. (John 6:9-11)
Who was swallowed by a great fish in the Bible?
Jonah. (Some mistakenly believe it was a whale, but the Bible specifically says a "great fish.")
Which animals are described as being a part of the plagues of Egypt?
Frogs (2nd plague) and locusts (8th plague). (Exodus 8:2-6; Exodus 10:12-15)
Who are the only two people in the Bible said to have not died but were taken by God?
Enoch and Elijah. (Genesis 5:24; 2 Kings 2:11)
How many plagues did God send on Egypt?
Ten. (Exodus 7-12)
Which apostle was especially known for spreading Christianity among Gentiles?
Paul. (Acts 9:15; Galatians 2:8)
Which woman saved the spies sent by Joshua by hiding them on her roof?
Rahab. (Joshua 2:1-6)
Which disciple denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed?
Peter. (Luke 22:54-62)
According to the Bible, did Mary Magdalene have a reputation as a prostitute before following Jesus?
No, the Bible does not state that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute; this is a common misconception.
Which mountain did Moses ascend to receive the Ten Commandments?
Mount Sinai. (Exodus 19:20)
In the Bible, who named all the animals?
Adam. (Genesis 2:19-20)
Which book and chapter in the Bible starts with, 'In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God'?
John 1.
What was the decision of the Jerusalem Council regarding Gentile Christians?
Gentile Christians did not have to follow all Jewish customs, specifically circumcision, to be saved. (Acts 15)
Who was turned into a pillar of salt for looking back at the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah?
Lot's wife. The Bible does not give her name. (Genesis 19:26)
In which sermon did Jesus teach the Beatitudes?
The Sermon on the Mount. (Matthew 5:3-12)
True or False: The fruit that Adam and Eve ate in the Garden of Eden was an apple.
False. The Bible does not specify the type of fruit; it is commonly misrepresented as an apple.
Where did the battle between David and Goliath take place?
The Valley of Elah. (1 Samuel 17:2)
What type of insect did John the Baptist eat in the wilderness?
Locusts. (Matthew 3:4)
Which Psalm begins with, 'The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want'?
Psalm 23.
Who replaced Judas Iscariot as the twelfth apostle?
Matthias. (Acts 1:26)
Which prophetess judged Israel and led them to victory in battle?
Deborah. (Judges 4:4-9)
In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, what does the father give to his returning son?
A robe, a ring, and sandals. (Luke 15:22)
True or False: The Bible says that Paul the Apostle was riding a horse when he had his conversion experience on the road to Damascus.
False. The Bible does not specify Paul (then Saul) was riding a horse during his conversion experience on the road to Damascus. This detail is often assumed or depicted in art and stories, but the accounts in Acts do not mention him riding any animal.
According to the laws of Leviticus, name one of the only insects considered clean for eating.
Locusts. (Leviticus 11:22)
Which book of the Bible does not contain the word 'God'?
The Book of Esther.
How many righteous people did Abraham initially ask God to spare Sodom for?
Fifty righteous people. (Genesis 18:24)
What was Paul's Roman name before his conversion on the road to Damascus?
Saul. (Acts 9:1-19)
Who was the Moabite woman who showed great loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi, and later became the great-grandmother of King David?
Ruth. (Ruth 1:16-17; Ruth 4:13-17)
What significant event took place at Mount Transfiguration involving Jesus?
Jesus was transfigured in front of Peter, James, and John, and appeared with Moses and Elijah. (Matthew 17:1-9)
Is the phrase 'Three Wise Men visited Jesus at his birth' accurate according to the Bible?
No, the Bible does not specify the number of wise men (magi) who visited Jesus, nor does it claim they visited right at his birth. They brought three gifts, which may contribute to this misconception.
Identify the body of water that turned into blood as the first plague in Egypt.
The Nile River. (Exodus 7:20)
What unusual method did Gideon use to reduce his army's numbers, as commanded by God?
He observed how they drank water from a river; those who lapped the water with their hands to their mouths were kept, and those who knelt down to drink were sent home. This reduced his army to 300 men. (Judges 7:5-7)
Who led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses died?
Joshua. (Joshua 1:1-2)
Which early Christian couple is noted for their ministry and teaching of Apollos?
Priscilla and Aquila. (Acts 18:24-26)
Who was the wife of Ananias, who, along with her husband, lied to the Holy Spirit and faced immediate consequences?
Sapphira. (Acts 5:1-10)
In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, who was the first person to pass by the man left beaten on the road?
A priest. He saw the man but passed by on the other side. (Luke 10:31)