Random Bible questions
As a baby, how was Moses saved from Pharaoh's murderous decree?
A) He was rushed out of Egypt
B) He was hidden in a cave
C) He was put in a basket and thrown into the river
D) He was taken to the temple to serve God
Answer C - Moses was put in a basket and left by the river. Pharaoh's daughter saw him and adopted him as her son.
In one account with Jesus there were two women, one who was worried and concerned about many things, and one who chose the right path. Who were they?
A) Mary Magdalene and Joanna, Herod's wife.
B) Mary of Bethany and Susanna, who helped with offerings.
C) Martha and Mary of Bethany.
D) Mary of Bethany and Mary the mother of Jesus.
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Answer C - Martha served the guests while Mary chose to listen to Jesus. They both lived in Bethany. See: Luke 10:38-41; John 11:1.
What was Naomi's daughter-in-law's name?
A) Jochebed
B) Elizabeth
C) Ruth
D) Rachel
E) Hannah
Answer C - Ruth was the daughter-in-law of Naomi, a Moabite who converted and became a scion of David's royal line. See: Ruth 1-4.
14. Which of Jesus' apostles denied knowing him three times before the crucifixion?
A) Peter
B) John
C) Judas
D) James
Answer: A - Peter (Matthew 26:34)
True or False: The first book in the Bible is Genesis.
Answer: word)
: I was the cousin of Jesus and baptized him in the Jordan River.
What are the names of the first couple created by God?
Answer: C - Adam and Eve were the first humans created by God. The story of the creation of this first couple appears in the book of Genesis, chapters 1 and 2.
How many close disciples did Jesus have?
A) 10
B) 7
C) 5
D) 12
Answer D - Jesus chose 12 disciples who used to accompany him throughout his ministry. Luke 6:12-16
What happened while Jesus was on the cross?
A) People were healed; earthquake split the earth; lunar eclipse
B) The sun was darkened; the veil of the temple was torn; there was an earthquake and rocks were broken
C) The centurion was converted, one of the crucified thieves was resurrected, the veil of the temple was torn.
D) Time stood still for 3 hours, people were healed, the dead rose from the tombs
Answer B - There were three hours of darkness (from midday until 3pm); the veil of the temple was torn from top to bottom and there was an earthquake that split the rocks. See Matthew 27:45-51.
How many years did Sarah live?
A) 156 years
B) 127 years
C) 107 years
D) 116 years
Answer B - Sarah died at the age of 127 and was buried by her husband Abraham in the cave of Machpelah. See Genesis 23:1.
Who was the first king of Israel?
A) David
B) Solomon
C) Saul
D) Joshua
Answer: C - Saul (1 Samuel 9:15-16)
True or False: Jesus ascended to heaven 50 days after his resurrection. (l
False - He ascended 40 days after.)
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hosted Jesus in my home, and my sister was too busy to help, but I was focused on serving.
What did God tell Noah to build
God commanded Noah to build a large boat to survive the Flood (See Genesis 6:14-16).
What was the name of the city founded by Cain after he left God's presence?
A) Sodom
B) Gomorrah
C) Enoch
D) Canaan
Answer C - After leaving God's presence, Cain built a city and named it after his first son: Enoch. Genesis 4:16-17
According to Jesus, what are the most important commandments in the Bible?
A) Do not kill and keep the Sabbath.
B) Love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself.
C) Obey God by keeping the 10 commandments and baptize
D) Seek the Kingdom of God and do justice
Answer B - Jesus said that the greatest commandment is: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. And the second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. See Mark 12:29-31.
Women of the Bible (Hard)
01. Which woman was thought to be drunk while praying to the Lord for a child?
A) Raquel
B) Hannah
C) Abigail
D) Sarah
Answer B - Hannah prayed and wept before God, but the priest Eli thought she was drunk. See 1 Samuel 1:9-14.
Who resurrected a young man called Eutychus?
A) Jesus
B) Peter
C) Philip
D) Paul
E) John
Answer D - Paul consoled the church after raising Eutychus from the dead. The young man had fallen from a third floor window. See Acts 20:9-12.
David was the youngest son of Jesse, and he had 7 other brothers. True or false?
True. David was the youngest of Jesse's 8 sons. See: 1 Samuel 16:10-11.
The LORD is my __________; I shall not want." (Psalm 23:1)
Answer: Jesus (John 14:6)
What was the sign that God gave Noah as a promise to never again destroy the earth with water?
A) A rainbow
B) A cross
C) A candlestick with seven lights
D) A gold ring
Answer: A - God showed a rainbow in the sky as a sign of His covenant with all living beings. See Genesis 9:11-17.
. As a shepherd, David protected his flock from two dangerous animals. Which ones?
A) snake and camel
B) bear and lion
C) snake and wolf
D) bear and scorpion
Answer B - David killed A lion and a bear. 1 Samuel 17:34-37
What was Jesus' first miracle?
A) He healed blind Bartimaeus on the side of the road
B) He walked on water and also made Peter walk
C) Multiplied loaves, and fishes for a crowd of people
D) Turned water into wine at a wedding feast
Jesus' first miracle was turning water into wine. In Cana of Galilee, at a wedding feast, Jesus did this sign and many believed in him. Cf. John 2:1-11.
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Who was the wise woman who stopped David from destroying Nabal, her husband, and her house?
A) Merab
B) Michal
C) Abigail
D) Bathsheba
Answer C - Abigail was the wife of Nabal, a wicked and foolish man. She interceded for him and prevented David and his men from destroying him. See: 1 Samuel 25:23-33.
Which of these books was NOT written by the apostle Paul?
A) Titus
B) James
C) Romans
D) Timothy
E) Philemon
Answer B - The book of James was written by James and not by Paul. Titus, Romans, 1st and 2nd Timothy, Philemon, and at least 8 other books (letters) of the NT were written by Paul.
Jesus appeared to the disciples for 40 days after the resurrection until His ascension to heaven. True or false?
True. The resurrected Christ appeared to the disciples for 40 days before ascending to heaven. See Acts 1:3
Jesus answered'I am the way and the _______ and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" (John 14:6)
I was the first king of Israel, I was tall and handsome, but I disobeyed God and was replaced by David.
What was the name of the young man who defeated the giant Goliath?
A) Samuel
B) Daniel
C) David
D) Levi
Answer: C - David defeated the giant Goliath with just a stone and a sling. See 1 Samuel 17:38-58.
Which book of the Bible is known as "the book of the law"?
A) Leviticus
B) Deuteronomy
C) Numbers
D) Exodus
Answer: B - Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy 31:26)
What should be the 3 attitudes of Jesus' followers?
A) Change your life, help those in need and learn to forgive
B) Repent, consecrate yourself and read the whole Bible
C) Follow him, offer all your resources and preach to the crowds
D) Deny yourself, take up your cross daily and follow him
Answer D - Jesus told everyone that if anyone wanted to follow him, they should deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him. Luke 9:23-26
What was Priscilla's trade?
A) Seller of purple fabric
B) Tent maker
C) Idol maker
D) Dressmaker
Answer B - Priscilla and Aquila, her husband, were tentmakers. See: Acts 18:2-3.
Which biblical author wrote more than a thousand songs?
A) Asaph
B) David
C) Solomon
D) Moses
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Answer: C - Solomon wrote one thousand and five songs, and also composed three thousand proverbs, describing plants and animals of various species. See 1 Kings 4:32-33.
The Feast of Purim was instituted by Joshua after the conquest of the Promised Land by Israel. True or false?
False. The Feast of Purim was established by Esther in memory of the Jews' deliverance from their enemies. See: Esther 9:16-32.
For the love of money is the ______ of all evil." (1 Timothy 6:10)
was a shepherd who became King of Israel and defeated a giant with a stone.
Which foods were multiplied by Jesus in one of His miracles?
A) Bread and wine
B) Cakes and fig paste
C) Olive oil and wild honey
D) Bread and fish
Answer: D - Bread and fish were multiplied by Jesus. In this miracle of multiplication, 5 loaves and 2 fish fed more than 5,000 people. See Luke 9:16-17
Which of these did not have their name changed in the Bible?
A) Sarah
B) Abraham
C) Jacob
D) David
E) Peter
Letter D - David did not have his name changed. Sarah was Sarai (Gen. 17:15), Abraham was Abram (Gen. 17:5), Jacob became Israel (Gen. 32:28) and Peter was Simon (John 1:42).
Which king in history got leprosy?
A) Josiah
B) Uzziah
C) Jehoshaphat
D) Ahaziah
Answer B - Uzziah was king of Judah and became very proud of his power. He got leprosy in the temple when he tried to burn incense on the altar. See: 2 Chronicles 26:16-22.
What woman wanted to change her name to Mara (meaning bitter)?
A) Naomi
B) Hannah
C) Orpah
D) Rebekah
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Answer A - Naomi asked to be called Mara when she returned to her homeland widowed and without her two sons. See Ruth 1:20-22.
Which of Jesus' parables talks about the squandering son?
A) The mustard seed
B) The sower
C) The lost sheep
D) The prodigal son
Answer: D - The prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32)
Nathan was the leprous general who was healed after dipping 7 times in the Jordan River. True or false?
False. The leprous general was named Naaman, not Nathan. He was healed after obeying the prophet Elisha and dipping in the Jordan River. See: 2 Kings 5:9-14.
And God shall wipe away all _____ from their eyes..." (Revelation 21:4)
was a king known for great wisdom, but my heart turned away from God in my old age.
In which biblical book is the verse written: "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want"?
A) Proverbs
B) Gospel of Matthew
C) Psalms
D) Ecclesiastes
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Answer: C - This is the well-known Psalm 23, verse 1.
6. What did God tell Abraham to look at when he made him a promise?
Answer C - God had the stars of heaven counted, if he could count them at all, as an illustration of the great offspring he would give to Abraham through Isaac.
Which prophet made the iron of an axe float?
A) Elijah
B) Elisha
C) Isaiah
D) Ezekiel
Answer B - Elisha was the one who made an axe float. He was Elijah's successor and performed many miracles in Old Testament times. See 2 Kings 6:1-7.
What mother asked Jesus for her children to be on his right and left in glory?
A) The mother of James and Joseph.
B) The Syro-Phoenician woman.
C) The mother of the sons of Zebedee, James and John.
D) The widow of Nain.
E) Mary, Jesus' mother, asked for her brothers.
Answer C - Zebedee's wife, the mother of James and John, made this request to the Lord with her sons. See Matthew 20:20.
Which of these was NOT a prophet of the Old Testament?
A) Jeremiah
B) Daniel
C) Agabus
D) Zephaniah
E) Hosea
Answer: C - Agabus was a prophet mentioned in the New Testament. See Acts 21:10.
Mary told Jesus that her dead brother, Lazarus, already smelled bad in the tomb. True or false?
False. It was Martha who told Jesus that her brother had been dead for 4 days and already smelled. See John 11:39.
: Aaron (Exodus 4:14-16
Samson was betrayed by which of these women:
A) Alzira
B) Tabitha
C) Delilah
D) Miriam
Answer: C - Samson was betrayed by Delilah, who discovered the secret of his strength. See Judges 16.
Which animal spoke to Balaam?
A) donkey
B) camel
C) lamb
D) dove
Answer A - The Lord made the donkey speak to Balaam when he went to meet Balak to curse God's people in exchange for riches. Numbers 22:28
01. The journey Mary and Joseph took before Jesus was born was...
A) from Nazareth in Egypt to Bethlehem.
B) from Bethlehem in Galilee to Nazareth.
C) from Nazareth in Galilee to Bethlehem.
D) from Jerusalem to Nazareth in Galilee.
Answer C - They traveled from Nazareth which is found in Galilee (See Luke 2:4) to Bethlehem
Who was the woman who threatened to kill the prophet Elijah?
Answer C - Queen Jezebel, wife of Ahab, after the confrontation with the 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. See 1 Kings 19:1-3.
Who were Elijah and Elisha?
A) Descendants of Shem, ancestors of Abram.
B) Twin brothers, sons of Isaac and Rebekah.
C) Levites who served in the Tabernacle alongside Aaron and Moses.
D) Prophets during the times of the Kings of Israel.
Answer: D - Elijah and Elisha were great prophets. Their stories are narrated in the 1st and 2nd Books of Kings. See 1 Kings 17, 19:19-21.
Peter's shadow healed the sick who were laid in the streets where he passed. True or false?
True. The sick were placed in the streets so that Peter's shadow might fall on them and heal them. See: Acts 5:15-16.
I was a queen who risked my life to save my people from a plot to kill them.
What were Jesus' last words on the cross before He died?
A) "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."
B) "Father, I have not lost any of those you gave me."
C) "I am thirsty!"
D) "It is finished!"
Answer: D - "It is finished!" were Jesus' last words on the cross. See John 19:30.
In which books of the Bible is the story of Jesus' birth told?
A) Genesis and Psalms
B) Matthew and Mark
C) Hebrews and Revelation
D) Matthew and Luke
Answer D - The birth of Jesus is told in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, at the beginning of the New Testament. Matthew 1 and 2; Luke 2.
In Luke 9, Jesus sent his 12 disciples on a mission. In Luke 10, how many were commissioned?
A) 3 disciples - Peter, James and John
B) 10 disciples
C) 40 disciples
D) 70 disciples
Answer D - 70 were sent on a mission to the places where Jesus was going to visit. See: Luke 10:1.
Who was the young woman who gave water to Eliezer and his camels in Mesopotamia?
A) Milcah
B) Rachel
C) Ruth
D) Rebekah
Answer D - Rebekah, the beautiful young woman who drew water from the spring, gave water to Abraham's servant and his camels. See: Genesis 24:15-19.
Who was the successor of David as king of Israel?
A) Absalom
B) Adonijah
C) Solomon
D) Samson
Answer: C - Solomon, David's son, reigned after him over all of Israel. See 1 Kings 1:29-39.
True or False: The walls of Jericho fell after 10 days of marching. (
False - It was 7 days
Bonus question Jeremiah 33:3 NIV read it out loud
“‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’”
Jeremiah 33:3 NIV
was thrown into a pit by my brothers, sold into slavery, but became a leader in Egypt.
What are the names of Daniel's three friends who were thrown into a fiery furnace?
A) Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar
B) Joshua, Caleb, and Jephunneh
C) Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Malachi
D) Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
Answer: D - Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into a furnace by Nebuchadnezzar for refusing to bow down to the king's statue. See Daniel 3:22-26.
Who was the Hebrew judge that Delilah seduced to hand over to the Philistine army?
A) Samson
B) Solomon
C) Samuel
D) Saul
nswer A - Samson was ambushed by his lover Delilah, and then revealed to her the secret his strength. Judges 16:18-20
Who spoke on the day of Pentecost, with the result that almost 3,000 souls were added?
A) John
B) Paul
C) Peter
D) Stephen
Answer C - Peter preached on the day of Pentecost and many repented and were baptized that day. See Acts 2:14-41.
. What was the name of Saul's eldest daughter, who was promised to David but given to someone else?
A) Michal
B) Shulamite
C) Merab
D) Talmai
Answer C - Merab, Saul's eldest daughter, was to be David's wife, but was given to Adriel. See 1 Samuel 18:17-19.
What was the name of the former magician who tried to buy the gift of the Holy Spirit in Acts?
A) Simon
B) Bar-Jesus
C) Crispus
D) Agabus
Answer: A - Simon was the name of the magician who converted but tried to buy the gift of the Holy Spirit from Peter and John. See Acts 8:18-24.
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was the only one of the Lord's prophets left to face the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
10. What is the name of the island where John wrote the book of Revelation?
A) Island of Crete
B) Island of Malta
C) The island of Patmos
D) The island of Pergamon
Answer C - On the island of Patmos, John saw a vision of what will happen at the end of time. See Revelation 1:9
02. What was the name of Jacob's father-in-law who deceived him by giving him his eldest daughter instead of Rachel?
A) Laban
B) Nahor
C) Bethuel
D) Jethro
Answer A - Laban was the name of Leah and Rachel's father. He tricked Jacob into marrying his eldest daughter in exchange for 7 more years of work for his youngest. See Genesis 29:18-27.
Who were the wives of the first bigamist (married with 2 wives) mentioned in the Bible?
A) Adah and Zillah
B) Hannah and Penina
C) Leah and Rachel
D) Zilpah and Bilhah
Answer A - Adah and Zillah were the wives of Lamech, a descendant of Cain. See Genesis 4:19-23.
name some of the godly men in the Bible bonus question
sold my birthright to my hungry twin brother for a single bowl of stew.
Which apostle had a vision of the end times, described in the book of Revelation?
A) Paul
B) Peter
C) Apollos
D) John
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Answer: D - The apostle John had the revelation given by Jesus and recorded it in the book of Revelation. See Revelation 1:1-3.