Old Testament
Who was the first murderer mentioned in the Bible?
Cain
“Am I my brother’s keeper?”
Cain
How many books are in the Catholic Bible?
73
Which woman became queen and saved her people from destruction?
Queen Esther
In the Parable of the Lost Sheep, how many sheep does the shepherd leave behind to find the one lost?
99
What was the name of Abraham’s wife who bore Isaac?
Sarah
“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
Samuel
What is the name of the river where Jesus was baptised?
River Jordan
Which woman anointed Jesus with perfume and wiped His feet with her hair?
Mary of Bethany
In the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, who goes home justified before God?
The tax collector
What was the name of the man who wrestled with God and later given another name?
Joshua
“Create in me a clean heart, O God.”
King David
What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
“Jesus wept.” (John 11:35)
What was the name of Jacob’s first wife?
Leah
In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, which two people passed by the injured man before the Samaritan helped him?
A priest and a Levite
What was the name of King David’s son who rebelled against him?
Absalom
“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away.”
Job
How many days did Jesus remain on earth after His resurrection?
40 days (Acts 1:3)
Who was the sister of Moses who watched over him as a baby?
Miriam
In the Parable of the Talents, what does servant do with his one talent?
He buries/hides it in the ground
What was the name of the foreign king who threw Daniel into the lions’ den?
King Darius
"A house divided against itself cannot stand"
Jesus (Mathew 12:25)
What is the name of the disciple who replaced Judas Iscariot?
Matthias
Who was the prophetess who recognised Jesus as the Messiah in the temple as a child?
Anna
In the Parable of the Wedding Banquet, why was the one guest thrown out?
He was not wearing wedding clothes