the Bible
What is the first book of the New Testament?
Answer: Matthew
Who was the prophet that was swallowed by a great fish?
Answer: Jonah
On which day did God create light?
Answer: Day 1
What is the first of the Ten Commandments?
You shall have no other gods before me.
This is the first step in the plan of salvation
Answer: Hear.
Scripture Reference: Romans 10:17: "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
Which book of the Bible records the story of David and Goliath?
Answer: 1 Samuel
The mother of Jesus.
Answer: Mary
What did God create on the second day?
The firmament
The Beatitudes are found in which book of the Bible?
Answer: Matthew
This second step is the firm conviction that Jesus is the Son of God.
Answer: Belief (or faith).
Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:6: "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."
This book of the Old Testament contains the famous story of Noah's Ark.
Answer: Genesis
What is the name of the man who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
What did God create on the sixth day?
Land animals and mankind
Jesus said the two greatest commandments are to love God and to love your what?
Answer: Neighbor as yourself
What is the act of turning away from sin and toward God?
Answer: Repentance.
Scripture Reference: Luke 13:3: "I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish."
This book is a collection of 150 songs, poems, and prayers.
Answer: Psalms
This man was a Pharisee who converted to Christianity and wrote a large portion of the New Testament.
Answer: Paul (Saul)
What did God use to form the first man, Adam?
Answer: Dust from the ground
What is the "Golden Rule" taught by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount?
Answer: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
The public declaration that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, is known as what?
Answer: Confession.
Scripture Reference: Matthew 10:32: "Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven."
What is the shortest book in the Bible?
3 John
This biblical hero, known for his incredible strength, was betrayed by his lover Delilah.
Answer: Samson
On which day did God rest?
Answer: The seventh day
In the Parable of the Sower, the "seed" represents what?
Answer: The Word of God
This is an immersion in water for the remission of sins.
Answer: Baptism.
Scripture Reference: Acts 2:38: "Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'"
Which book of the Bible contains the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors?
Answer: Genesis
Who was the first king of Israel?
Answer: Saul
On what day did God create the sun, moon, and stars?
The fourth day
In the Bible, faith without works is described as what?
Answer: Dead
What is the term for living a life that honors God after being baptized?
Answer: Faithful living (or enduring to the end).
Scripture Reference: Revelation 2:10: "Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life."
The book of Proverbs is known for its collection of wise sayings, which are attributed primarily to which Israelite king?
Answer: Solomon
This woman from the Old Testament was married to a king and risked her life to save her people from a plot to destroy them.
Answer: Esther
What was the first living creature God created?
Sea creatures (or marine animals)
In the Model Prayer, what is the word we use to ask God to forgive us?
Answer: Debts
In Romans 10:17, what does Paul say faith comes from?
Answer: "Hearing the word of God."
Scripture Reference: Romans 10:17: "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
What is the name of the last book of the Old Testament?
Answer: Malachi
This tax collector was called by Jesus to be one of his twelve disciples.
Answer: Matthew (Levi)
What was the final act of creation on the sixth day before God rested?
The creation of mankind (man and woman)
What is the first of the nine fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23?
Answer: Love
In Acts 8, Philip baptized the Ethiopian eunuch after he did this.
Answer: Confessed his belief in Jesus.
Scripture Reference: Acts 8:37: "Then Philip said, 'If you believe with all your heart, you may.' And he answered and said, 'I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.'"
This book is a long letter written to the church in Rome, explaining the foundational beliefs of Christianity.
Answer: Romans
Who was the younger brother of Moses?
Answer: Aaron
The tree from which Adam and Eve were forbidden to eat was called the Tree of the Knowledge of what?
Good and Evil
What is the final fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23?
Answer: Self-control
What is the term for being forgiven of your sins through baptism, as described in Acts 22:16?
Answer: Washing away sins (or remission of sins).
Scripture Reference: Acts 22:16: "And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord."
This book tells the story of how the Israelites conquered the land of Canaan after wandering in the desert.
Answer: Joshua
This man was considered the wisest king of Israel and is credited with building the First Temple in Jerusalem.
Answer: Solomon
In Genesis, what is the name of the river that flows out of Eden?
The river is not named, but it splits into four rivers: Pishon, Gihon, Tigris, and Euphrates.
What is the fruit of the Spirit, as listed in Galatians?
Answer: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control
What is the final step that all Christians must do to be saved?
Answer: "Be faithful until death" (or endure to the end).
Scripture Reference: Revelation 2:10: "Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life."