OLD TESTAMENT
how many books are in the OT?
39 books
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
On which mountain did the Great Commission take place?
Galilee – Matt. 28:16
Asia Minor, where many of Paul’s missionary journeys took place, is now modern-day ____?
Turkey
Did Jesus feed the 5,000 before or after He walked on water?
Before – feeding 5,000 occurs first – John 6:1–21
What is the longest chapter in the Bible?
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the entire Bible
John 15:5
I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
What did Jesus call the “unforgivable sin”?
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit – Mark 3:29
What city, known for its walls falling after the Israelites marched around it, was the first conquest in Canaan?
Jericho – Joshua 6
Did Joshua lead Israel into the Promised Land before or after Aaron’s death?
After – Aaron died in Numbers 20; Joshua crossed in Joshua 3
5. What was the name of the city founded by Cain after he left God's presence?
Enoch
Isaiah 53:5-6
But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed.
6 All we like sheep have gone astray;
We have turned, every one, to his own way;
And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.
Who was the Roman emperor when Jesus was born?
Herod Augustus – Luke 2:1
The city where Paul was imprisoned under house arrest and later appealed to Caesar.
Caesarea – Acts 24–26
Was the book of Job likely written before or after the time of Moses?
Before –Many scholars place Job in the patriarchal era, predating Moses
What event triggers the division of Israel into two kingdoms?
Psalm 119:103-105
103 How sweet are Your words to my taste,
Sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 Through Your precepts I get understanding;
Therefore I hate every false way.
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.
Which city did Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead?
Bethany – John 11:1–44
Which river did the Israelites cross to enter the Promised Land?
Jordan River – Joshua 3:15–17
Did Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus happen before or after the martyrdom of Stephen?
After – Stephen’s stoning in Acts 7; Paul’s conversion in Acts 9
Why was tribe of Levi was chosen to have the priesthood and temple duties?
The Levites remained loyal and restored order when the people were worshiping the Golden Calf. They killed 3,000 of their fellow Israelites, which set them apart.(Exodus 32:19-29)
1 Chronicles 29:11-12
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness,
The power and the glory,
The victory and the majesty;
For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours;
Yours is the kingdom, O Lord,
And You are exalted as head over all.
12 Both riches and honor come from You,
And You reign over all.
In Your hand is power and might;
In Your hand it is to make great
And to give strength to all.
Which two disciples asked Jesus privately, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
James and John – Matt. 18:1–4
The region where Jesus healed the demoniac and the demons entered pigs
Gerasenes – Mark 5:1
Did Paul write Galatians before or after Revelation was written by John?
Before – Galatians ~AD 48–49; Revelation ~AD 90