Books of the Bible
How many books are in the Bible?
66 (39 Old Testament, 27 New Testament)
Which books make up what is commonly known as the Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
While the Israelites were in the dessert for 40 years they received food from God called what?
Mana
Exodus 16:31
Jesus was know for teaching in short narratives called what?
Parables
Jesus explains why he teaches this way in Matthew 13:10-17
What is the last book of the Old Testament?
Malachi
What verse is this in the New Testament?:
”In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John 1:1
What sacrifice did God provide Abraham on the mountain in place of Isaac?
A Ram
Genesis 22:12-13
What is Jesus’s greatest commandment?
Matthew 22:37-40
Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all of the Law and the Prophets.”
In what book of the Old Testament can you find the first instance of The 10 Commandments?
Exodus 20
Which book of the New Testament tells of the rapture?
Revelation
In the book of Jonah what city did Jonah try to flee to instead of going to Nineveh as God commanded him?
Tarshish
Jonah 1:3
One of the shortest verses in the Bible is John 11:35 “Jesus wept.”
Why was Jesus crying?
Lazarus had died
Name 2 books of the Bible that are only 1 chapter long.
(Hint 1 in Old Testament, 3 in New Testament)
Obadiah, Philemon, II John, III John, Jude
The Beatitudes are just one small but powerful section of what famous sermon?
The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5:1-12
Who was Ruth’s mother-in-law in the book of Ruth?
Naomi
Ruth 1:4
Jesus has said this as a response to what question?:
“Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.”
(Hint Matthew 9)
“Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” Matthew 9:11
How many chapters are in the book of Psalms?
150
In which book of the New Testament can you find the Armor of God described and explained?
Candy for the first person who can name all of the pieces.
Ephesians
Belt of Truth, Breastplate of Righteousness, Shoes of Peace, Shield of Faith, Helmet of Salvation, Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:10-17
Who lead the Israelites after Moses died?
Joshua (Joshua 1)
What is the last instance of Jesus speaking in the Bible?
(Hint it isn’t in any of the Gospels)
Revelation 22:20-21
He who testifies to these things says, “Yes I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.