Bible Details
What is the very first book of the Bible?
Genesis
What is the original language of the Old Testament?
Hebrew
What are the first five books of the Old Testament called?
The Pentateuch or the Torah
How was Moses found by the Pharaoh's daughter?
In a basket in the Nile River.
Two books in the Bible have the names of women. What are they?
Ruth and Esther
How many books are in the Bible?
66 books
What is the original language of the New Testament
Greek
Who did God call to begin the people of God?
Abraham and Sarah
How did God call Moses?
Voice from a burning bush that was not consumed
This book of the Bible never even mentions God's name, however it's always clear that God is at work throughout the story.
Esther
How many books are in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament)?
39 books
One of the wisdom books is the book of Job. What happened to Job?
He had many misfortunes and tragedies, yet he still trusted God.
What type of writing are the stories of Abraham and Sarah and their family?
Historical
What celebration is a reminder to Jews today that God brought them out of slavery in Egypt?
Passover
Name another key person from the story of Ruth...
Naomi, Orpah, Boaz
How many books are in the New Testament?
27 books
If you open the Bible to about the middle, what book will you open?
Psalms
Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons. What were their names?
Jacob and Esau
What did God give Moses to help the Hebrews be faithful to their covenant with God?
The Ten Commandments
What was unusual about Ruth?
Moabite woman, ancestor of David and Jesus, stayed with her mother-in-law...
What is the very last book of the Bible?
Revelation
Name the Gospels of the New Testament
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
A book of wisdom literature is Job. What happened to Job?
He had many misfortunes and tragedies, yet he still trusted God.
How long did the Hebrews wander before reaching the Promised Land?
40 years
What is the name of a female judge from the Hebrew scriptures? (was also called a prophet)
Deborah