Old Testament
True or False: Genesis 1 tells us that the serpent in the Garden is Satan
False.
Open to the first page of the New Testament (Matthew 1) and you'll find...
1. The birth of Jesus
2. A genealogy
3. The backstory of John the Baptist
2. A genealogy
Which world religion has the most adherents?
1. Christianity
2. Islam
3. Hinduism
4. Judaism
Christianity (2.5 Billion)
Which rap artist recently came out with a country album?
Post Malone
When someone takes a hot show or warm bath, does their body temperature rise or drop?
(This is a debate my wife and I had a few nights ago).
It drops
Who was the King who, just after kicking the witches out of Israel, went as visit the witch (or "medium") of Endor?
Saul
In which of the four Gospels contains the 7 "I am" statements of Jesus?
Bonus Q for 100 pts: What are two of the statements?
Gospel of John.
"I am the Bread of Life" (John 6:35, 48, 51)
"I am the Light of the World" (John 8:12)
"I am the Door" (John 10:7, 9)
"I am the Good Shepherd" (John 10:11, 14)
"I am the Resurrection and the Life" (John 11:25)
"I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life" (John 14:6)
"I am the True Vine" (John 15:1, 5)
"I AM" (John 8:58).
True or False: Christianity is older than Islam.
True. Christianity is 2,000 years old, Islam is 1,500.
Which two countries tied with 40 gold medals in the summer olympics?
1. USA and Japan
2. Japan and Italy
3. China and Japan
4. USA and China
4. USA and China
What is the most popular video game of all time?
Minecraft
Who wrote most of the Psalms (70+)?
David
What was the name of the Pharisee who went from being a killer of Christians to a faithful disciple of Jesus after a radical conversion on the road to Damascus?
Paul (or, Saul)
What is the Holy Book for Muslims?
Quran
Who did Donald Trump pick as his running mate ( for Vice President)?
J.D. Vance
Social Media platform with the most active users
Facebook (3.17 billion)
Who led the Israelites into the Promised Land?
Joshua
Was Jesus a Christian?
No, he was Jewish. After Jesus died, rose again and ascended into heaven was the term "Christian" was popularized.
How do Christians and Latter Day Saints (Mormons) differ on who Jesus is?
To name a few...
Mormons believe that Jesus and Satan are brothers, Christians do not.
Mormons believe that Jesus visited the America's and preached the gospel to the natives after he rose again, Christians do not.
Christians believe that Jesus is God, Mormons do not.
Who did Kamala Harris choose as her running mate? (for Vice President)
Tim Walz
Recently, this movie surpassed "Dune: Part Two" as the highest grossing film of 2024.
Inside Out 2
Why did Jonah run away from God when God called him to prophecy to Nineveh? (this isn't a matter of interpretation, Jonah tells us why in 4:2).
He fled from God because he knew God might forgive Nineveh if they repented, and he didn't want his enemies to receive the grace and mercy of God.
Jonah 4:2
[2] And he prayed to the LORD and said, “O LORD, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster. (ESV)
When Jesus said to the Pharisees, "Before Abraham was, I am," what did he mean? Which Old Testament story is he referring back to?
He is claiming to have existed before Abraham, and to be God. "I AM" is the name of God that was revealed to Moses in the burning bush.
In what religion is Vishnu a deity?
Hinduism
One of Mr. Rodriguez's favorite shows is a reality show where participants engage in conversation and form emotional bonds in "pods" where they cannot see each other. What is it called?
Love is Blind
The ancient city of Babylon is located in modern day _____ (a country).
Iraq