Parables
This parable tells of a son who leaves home and squanders his wealth.
What is the Parable of the Prodigal Son
This man was the first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel.
Who is King Saul
Who is Zacchaeus
This man wrote the most books in the Bible
Who is Apostle Paul (13 books)
This is the theme verse for our retreat.
What is Romans 12:2
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will"
In this parable, a traveler is helped by someone considered an enemy.
What is the Parable of the Good Samaritan
This apostle was originally a tax collector turned disciple and wrote one of the Gospels.
Who is Matthew
Flood rain fell on the earth for this many days.
The flood covered the earth for this many days.
What is 40 days and 40 nights
What is 150 days
What are Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek
This is what Jesus says is the greatest commandment.
DOUBLE IF YOU KNOW WHAT HE SAYS IS THE SECOND.
What is "Love your neighbor as yourself"
This parable tells of a servant forgiven of a massive debt by his king, but refuses to forgive his fellow servant's debt
What is the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant?
This strong man, known for his long hair, was betrayed by a woman.
DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU KNOW THE WOMAN'S NAME
Who is Samson
Who is Delilah
This is what God said when Jesus was baptized.
What is "This is my son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased."
This is the shortest verse in the Bible.
"Jesus wept." John 11:35
This book of the Bible does not mention "God"
What is the Book of Esther
In this parable, those who worked only one hour received the same wage as those who worked all day.
What is the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
This man received the Ten Commandments from God.
DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU KNOW THE NAME OF THE MOUNTAIN
Who is Moses
What is Mount Sinai
This guided Israel for 40 years as they wandered the wilderness.
What is a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night
How many books are there in the Bible?
DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU KNOW HOW MANY IN OLD TESTAMENT AND NEW TESTAMENT
66
39 in Old and 27 in New
This man never died
Who is Elijah (chariot of fire)
Who is Enoch (walked with God)
This parable tells of a master who gives three servants different amounts of money. Two invest it wisely, while one buries it, leading to consequences.
What is the Parable of the Talents
This apostle denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed.
DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU CAN TELL ALL 3 NAMES THAT HE GOES BY
Who is Peter, Simon Peter, and Cephas
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
YOU CAN WAGER AS MANY OF YOUR POINTS AS YOU WANT
NAME ALL 10 PLAGUES OF EGYPT.
1. Water turn into blood
2. Frogs cover the land
3. Gnats cover people and animals
4. Flies fill the houses
5. Livestock all die
6. Boils break out on Egyptians and their animals
7. Hail strikes everything from the fields to the people
8. Locusts devour all trees and plants
9. Land covered in darkness for 3 days
10. Firstborn sons and cattle die
BOTH TEAMS WRITE YOUR ANSWER, CLOSEST GETS THE POINTS
The word count of the Bible (NIV)
What is 726,109 words
This is the only miracle repeated in all four Gospels
What is Jesus feeding the 5000.