Old Testament Trivia (Kids)
What is the name of the first two people that God created and then put into the Garden of Eden!?
Adam & Eve
What is the name of the beings that are the descendants of the "sons of God" and the "daughters of men?" as referenced in Genesis 6?
The Nephilim
Who is the promised Messiah, who was born on Christmas day, and died on the cross for our sins?
Jesus
Pentecost
Which holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus every December?
Christmas Day
What did God command Noah to build in order to save his family from a terrible flood?
An Ark (Will also accept a big boat)
What does the angel give the prophet Ezekiel to eat in Ezekiel 3 that tastes in his mouth "as sweet as honey."
A scroll
How many disciples did Jesus have?
12
What are the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke commonly referred to as? And what characteristic do they share that gives them this name?
They are commonly referred to as the synoptic gospels, because their storylines are so similiar that they can often be seen together in a unified view, or a synopsis.
What holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead?
Easter Sunday
Who is it that encounters God as a burning bush in Exodus 3, then later comes to lead God's people out of slavery in Egypt?
Moses
What were the Hebrew names of the three men who were thrown into a fiery furnace for refusing to bow to king Nebuchadnezzars golden idol? Their Babylonian names were later Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah
What is the "golden rule?" or the most important commandment, that Jesus teaches in Mark 12?
Love your neighbor as yourself (would also accept love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength)
What was the topic of debate of the Jerusalem council in Acts 15?
The topic of debate was whether or not gentile believers needed to adhere to the Mosaic law and become circumcised in order to join the church
What symbol is most commonly associated with Christianity, and why?
The cross, because it's what Jesus died on.
How many books of the Bible are in the Old Testament?
39
Which of Aarons sons are consumed by fire for offering a strange incense after the dedication of the tabernacle in Leviticus 10?
Nadab and Abihu
Name 3 of the 12 disciples of Jesus
Simon Peter,
James and John, sons of Zebedee
Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot.
Name all 12 of Jesus disciples
Simon Peter,
James and John, sons of Zebedee
Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot.
What is the longest book of the Bible?
Psalms (by chapter count)
Jeremiah (by word count)
What is the name of the wise king of Israel, who built the first temple for the ark of the covenant to dwell in? (hint: the son of David)
Solomon
In Daniel 5, what were the words that were written on the wall of king Balshazzar's palace by the disembodied hand, and what did they mean?
Mene, mene, tekel, parsin,
God has numbered the days of your kingdom and brought it to an end.
You have been weighed in the balances and been found wanting.
Your kingdom is now divided and given to the Medes and Persians.
What was the apostle Paul's name before he changed it upon becoming a Christian?
Saul
In the book of Revelation (chapter 6 & 8) what happens upon the breaking of each of the 7 seals of the scroll which the Lamb of God opens up?
1. A white horse (the conquerer)
2. A red horse (war)
3. A black horse (economic hardship)
4. A pale horse (death & pestilence)
5. The martyrs cry out for vengeance
6. A great earthquake, moon turns to blood, 1/3 of the stars vanish, sun becomes black.
7. Silence in heaven
What trade did Jesus practice professionally before he became a travelled around proclaiming the good news?
A carpenter.