Genesis 1
Genesis 2
Matthew 1
Matthew 2
Christian Population
Denominations
Guess the Story
100
The most repeated phrase in the chapter.
"And God said" (10 times)
100
Before woman is created, man performs a defining act. What did he do?
Named the animals
100
The most repeated phrase in the chapter.
“was the father of” / "begat"
100
To which country does Joesph take Jesus and Mary after being warned about Herod in a dream?
Egypt
100
A country with the largest number of Christians in the world (213M)
Also the world’s largest economy and spans six time zones, more than any other single country.
United States of America
(https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/most-christian-countries)
100
This denomination is led by the Pope, centers much of its worship on the Mass, and has its headquarters in Vatican City.
What is the Roman Catholic Church?
100
🌧️ 🚢 🐘 🌊 🌈
Noah's Ark
🌧️ — the flood
🚢 — the ark
🐘 — animals two by two
🌊 — rising waters
🌈 — God’s promise
200
The plural Hebrew noun used to refer to God
Elohim
200
Fill in the blank:
"And the Lord God formed man of the ____ __ ___ ______, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being."
Genesis 2:7
dust of the ground
200
This person was the father of Boaz
Salmon (v.5)
200
Fill in the blank:
"And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: ____, ____________, and _____."
Matthew 2:11
"...gold, frankincense, and myrrh."
200
A country with the largest percent of Christians in the world (100%)
Also the smallest country in the world by both land area and population, and it has its own post office, radio station, and national soccer team.
200
This Protestant denomination traces its origins to the Reformation, emphasizes justification by faith alone, and follows teachings of Martin Luther.
What is the Lutheran Church?
200
🧎♂️ 🦁 🕳️ 🛡️ 🌅
Daniel in the Lions Den
🧎♂️ — Daniel praying faithfully
🦁 — the lions in the den
🕳️ — the sealed pit / den
🛡️ — God’s protection
🌅 — deliverance and vindication in the morning
300
"So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, '__ ________ ___ ________; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.'”
Genesis 1:27-28
Be fruitful and multiply
Genesis 1:28
300
Genesis 2 describes a river flowing out of Eden that divides. How many rivers does it divide into?
(DOUBLE POINTS - name one of the rivers)
4 rivers: Pishon, Gihon, Hiddekel, and Euphrates
Genesis 2:10-14
300
The children of Judah and Tamar
Perez and Zerah (v.3)
300
Where do the wise men meet Jesus?
In a house
Matthew 2:11
300
A country with the smallest percent of Christians in the world (0.01%)
Also the largest country in Africa by land area, and over 80% of it is covered by the Sahara Desert.
300
This Anabaptist denomination is known for adult baptism, nonviolence, community-focused living, and includes groups such as the Amish.
What is the Mennonite Church?
300
🏗 🗼 🌍 🗣️ 💥
The Tower of Babel
🏗️ — people building the tower
🗼 — the tall structure reaching toward heaven
🌍 — all humanity together at first
🗣️ — language and speech
💥 — confusion and scattering after God intervenes
400
What food is humanity explicitly given to eat in the end of Genesis 1?
Plants and fruits
(seed-bearing plants and fruit bearing trees)
Genesis 1:29
400
According to Genesis 2, this was the first thing God said was “not good,” despite creation already being declared “very good” in Genesis 1.
That the man was alone (v.18)
400
Fill in the blank:
"'And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, ___ __ ____ ____ _________ ____ _____ ____.'"
Matthew 1:21
"'...for He will save His people from their sins.'"
400
Matthew records multiple fulfillments in chapter 2, but one is introduced differently. Which one was introduced with "what was spoken by the prophets" (plural), rather than a single prophet?
“He shall be called a Nazarene.”
Matthew 2:23
400
A country with the largest percent of non-Catholics in the world (96.9%)
Also one of the few landlocked countries in the world with no access to any seas, yet it sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, making it historically significant for trade and culture
400
This ancient Christian tradition emphasizes liturgical worship, apostolic succession, icons, and is led by patriarchs rather than a single pope.
What is the Eastern Orthodox Church?
400
🏃♂️ 💰 🐖 🤍 🎉
The Prodigal Son (NT Parable)
🏃♂️ — the son leaving home
💰 — wasted inheritance
🐖 — hitting rock bottom
🤍 — repentance and return
🎉 — forgiveness and celebration
500
Genesis 1 contains the phrase "And God saw that it was good" which appears every day except for one day. Which days lack this phrase?
Day 2 - separation of the waters
Genesis 1:6-8
500
What three actions define marriage in Genesis 2:24?
1. Leave father and mother
2. Cling/be joined to one's wife
3. Become one flesh
Genesis 2:24
500
"Behold the virgin shall be with child..."
This prophecy comes from Isaiah 7:14. In the following verse (v.15) it says that the child "will _______________ at the time He knows enough to refuse evil and choose good."
He will be eating curds and honey
500
In Matthew 2:6, Matthew slightly alters the wording of Micah's prophecy. What key word does Matthew change?
He changes "though you are little" to "are not the least"
500
A country with the largest percent of Catholics in the world (97.6%)
Also one of the youngest countries in the world, gaining independence in 2002 after centuries of colonial rule.
500
This Wesleyan-Holiness denomination emphasizes entire sanctification, personal holiness, and global missions, and was founded in the United States in the early 1900s.
What is the Church of the Nazarene?
500
🛣️ 🩸 🚶♂️ 🤝 🏨
The Good Samaritan (NT Parable)
🛣️ — the road
🩸 — the injured man
🚶♂️ — others passing by
🤝 — compassion and help
🏨 — care and restoration