How the Bible Began / General Bible Questions
Who is the central focus of the entire Bible?
Jesus Christ
Which member of the Trinity is specifically mentioned in Genesis 1:2
The Holy Spirit
How long did it rain for during the time of Noah?
40 days and 40 nights
What was the tower of Babel made out of?
Brick and Mortar
Who is Abram's firstborn son?
Ishmael the son of Hagar
What are the first five books of the Bible referred to as?
The Law (Pentateuch)
What Did God create on the 3rd day of creation?
Land, sea, and vegetation.
What kind of wood was Noahs Ark made out of?
Gopher wood. (or cypress wood)
From what city does Abram originate from?
Ur of Chaldea
How many princes (or sons) did God say Ishmael will have?
12
How many books does the bible have?
66 (39 Old Testament, & 27 New Testament)
Who was Adam and Eve's second son?
Abel
How many of each clean animal, and unclean animal was taken into Noah's Ark?
14 clean and 4 unclean
in Chapter 15 What did Abram see pass through the carcasses that were cut in half?
Abram saw a smoking firepot and a flaming torch
How old was Abram when God changed his name to Abraham?
99 Years old
What was the earliest manuscripts written on? Name at least 3
Stone, clay tablets,, papyrus, sheepskin, & scrolls.
How old was Adam when he died?
930 Years old
Which one of Noah's grandsons did he curse? Name their name and their fathers name
What are Melchizedek's title(s) and where is he from?
Genesis 14:18 ¶ And Melchizedek, the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High,
What foods did Abraham and Sarah prepare for the Lord and the Messengers?
Bread, yogurt, milk, & roasted meat (or a calf)
Who was the first person to translate the bible into english?
John Wycliffe in 1382 AD.
The first promise of a savior is located in Genesis 3:15, recite it.
And I will cause hostility between you and the woman,
and between your offspring and her offspring.
He will strike your head,
and you will strike his heel.”
What two birds was sent out of the ark and why?
After promising the land of Canaan and descendants like the dust of the earth to Abram, God told Abram to walk in every direction (ie. north, south, west, east). After this occurrence, where did Abram set up camp?
How many times dies Abraham bargain with God to not destroy Sodom and Gomorrah?
Six times
50 righteous people, then 45, then 40, then 30, then 20, then 10