General Trivia
What two languages was the Bible originally written in?
Hebrew and Greek
What did God create on the 4th Day of Creation?
Sun, Moon, and Stars [Sources of Light]
(Genesis 1:14-19)
Who did the angels first appear to and announce the birth of Jesus?
Shepherds
(Luke 2:8-11)
What is the birthday of the Church called?
Pentecost
(Acts 2:1ff)
Who wrote most of the New Testament?
Luke
[Wrote Luke and Acts]
What covenant did God make with Abraham?
God would make him into a great nation from whom all people would be blessed
(Genesis 12:2; 15:5)
What did the devil tempt Jesus to do when He was hungry?
Turn stones into bread
(Matthew 4:3)
Who was the first Christian martyr?
Stephen
(Acts 7:54-60)
Which book has the most chapters?
Psalms (150)
What is the 3rd Commandment?
Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.
(Exodus 20:8)
[DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!]
What is the greatest commandment?
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind
(Matthew 22:37-38)
Name one place Paul visited on his missionary journeys
Antioch, Philippi, Thessalonica, Athens, Corinth, Ephesus, etc.
What are the first five books of the Bible called?
Torah, Law, or Pentateuch
What covenant did God make with King David?
God would make his kingdom last forever
(2 Samuel 7:16)
What was Jesus' first recorded miracle?
Turning water into wine
(John 2:1-11)
Name two Biblical figures who are a part of the Cloud of Witnesses in Hebrews 12.
Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, etc.
What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
"Jesus wept"
(John 11:35)
The Suffering Servant
(Isaiah 42:1-4; 49:1-6; 50:4-7; and 52:13-53:12)
Who is the first person to encounter the Risen Christ?
Mary Magdalene
(Mark 16:9; John 20:1)
What Greek letters does John associate with Jesus in Revelation?
Alpha and Omega
(Revelation 1:8)