Biblical Characters
Who lived to reach the oldest age in the Bible?
Methuselah
(ref. Genesis 5:27)
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
Philippians 4:6
Which New Testament book covers the story of Jesus' ascension into Heaven?
Acts
What is the shortest book in the Old Testament?
Obadiah (1 chapter)
“You're rich in love and You're slow to anger. Your name is great and Your heart is kind. For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing…”
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) by Matt Rodman and Passion
Who was the king who threw Daniel into the lion's den?
King Darius
(ref. Daniel 6:16)
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Romans 8:28
How did Paul make his way out of Damascus?
He escaped in a basket.
(ref. Acts 9:25)
How many chapters are in the Old Testament?
929 chapters
“My soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours and You are mine..”
Oceans by Hillsong United
Who was the first of the 12 disciples to die in the Bible?
Judas
(ref. Matthew 27:5)
"In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:6
Who was the Jerusalem priest who put Jesus on trial?
Caiaphas (& the Sanhedrin)
(ref. Matthew 26:57)
Who did Samual anoint as the first King of Israel?
Saul
(ref. 1 Samuel 10:1;10:19-24;11:15)
“You split the sea
So I could walk right through it
My fears are drowned in perfect love
You rescued me
So I could stand and say
I am a child of God…”
No Longer Slaves by Bethel Music
Who, according to the Book of Acts, was the first Christian martyr?
Stephen
(ref. Acts 7:59)
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,"
2nd Timothy 3:16
Who takes Jesus' body off of the cross?
Joseph of Arimathea
(ref. John 19:38)
What was the first bird that Noah let out of the Ark?
a raven
(ref. Genesis 8:6-7)
“How marvelous is every single one of Your ways
How wonderful is every syllable that You say
I'm captivated, so fascinated, Lord
How generous the blessing of Your grace and mercy
How faithful is Your presence, You are always with me
I'm fascinated, so captivated, Lord..”
Can't Get Enough by Red Rocks Worship
Who was the first judge of Israel?
Othniel
(ref. Judges 3:9-11)
"He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"
Micah 6:8
According to the book of Revelation, for how long was there silence in Heaven?
Half an hour
(ref. Revelation 8:1)
When Rachel left home with Jacob, her husband, what did she steal from her father, Laban?
Laban's household gods
(ref. Genesis 31:32,34)
“Riches I heed not, nor vain, empty praise
Thou mine inheritance, now and always
Thou and Thou only first in my heart
High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art”
Be Thou My Vision