Genesis
Recite the first verse of Genesis
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Who was Solomon's mother? Naomi, Bathsheba, Ethel
Bathsheba
At about what age was Jesus when He gave up his life? 40 years, 33 years, 50 years, 19 years
about 33 years old
Who wrote Acts?
Luke
T/F A good christian leader will even wash his follower's smelly, ugly, disgusting feet.
True. Even all powerful Jesus did it.
What did Adam do when God was mad at him for eating the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil?
He tried to blame God and Eve, the only beings he knew. In effect saying: "It's not my fault, it's everybody else's fault".
T/F Solomon finished the construction of the temple that his father David had started. Think carefully :-)
False. David had collected building materials but had not started building.
About how old was Jesus when he was baptized? 30 years, 40 years, 2 weeks, 2 years
About 30 years old
Spell the name of the book that comes after Numbers.
Deuteronomy
T/F Jesus is our RULER who SERVES us.
True
Who made the first warm, durable clothes for Adam and Eve? Eve, Adam, God
Even though Adam and Eve had just made the biggest mistake of all time, God, being a loving father, made sure they had warm clothes made from animal skins before sending them out of Eden.
How did Solomon get to be the wisest man ever?
He asked God for good judgement to rule his kingdom. God gave him much more than he asked for, making him the wisest man who ever lived. QUESTION: Was Solomon smart enough not to fall into sinful ways?
How old was Jesus when he was circumcised? 12 days, 8 days, 2 years
8 days
What two books of the Bible start with the letter Z. (Pronounciation is important...)
Zechariah, Zephaniah
Name a student older than you, and why they are a good role model for you.
Even now, you can be good role models for those younger than you.
In what chapter of Genesis is the fall into sin described? 3rd, 15th, 8th
The third chapter
T/F Solomon ascended to his father's throne because he was the eldest son.
False, his mother and the prophet Nathan convinced David to appoint Solomon as heir.
How old is Jesus?
He has always been, He is ageless. He did not receive the name Jesus until He came among us as a human, but He has always been.
How many books of the Bible have only one chapter? 3, 5, 7
5: Obadiah, Philemon, 2 John, 3 John, Jude
Name one way a grade school student can be a Christian role model to those younger than him/her?
ALWAYS being nice to younger kids is one really good way. QUESTION: Name one specific way you can be nice to people younger than yourself.
The last chapter of Genesis chronicles the death of two men. Who were they?
Jacob/Israel, and Joseph
T/F Rehoboam, Solomon's son, ruled over the Kingdom of Israel after Solomon's death. Think carefully :-)
False. He ruled over the kingdom of Judah. The majority of the tribes refused to accept him as king and started their own kingdom called the Kingdom of Israel.
Approximately how many years has Jesus been in His human body?
From his birth to right now, call it around 2000 years
Spell the book that comes after Nahum
Habakkuk
How does an 8th grader show Christian leadership?
The same way everybody does: by humbly serving others. Christian leadership = humble service.