Numbers Galore!
The number of plagues, described in the Book of Exodus, when Moses (under God's authority) commanded the Pharoah to "Let My People Go!" and the Pharoah refusing multiple times.
What are the 10 plagues?
Moses selected 70 men to gather from the people to speak to God to help bear the burden of leading the Israelites and to receive some of the divine spirit that was given to him. This is told in this book.
What is the Book of Numbers?
The last prophet to be featured before the beginning of the New Testament.
Who is Malachi?
In the New Testament, there are this many parables that Jesus gave to His disciples and the people He preached to.
What are the 40 parables of Jesus Christ?
(Also accepted answer: 40 Parables)
"God created this and this on the first 'day'."
What are the Heavens and the Earth?
(Bonus +50 PTS if both answered correctly)
The number of days God took to create the Earth, as read in Genesis.
(This can be taken literally or metaphorically)
What is 6?
In this book, it tells the story of Joseph - who was sold as an Egyptian slave; only to save Egypt later from a famine.
What is the Book of Genesis?
He was initially adopted as an Egyptian Prince, but fled after committing murder only to return to Egypt, as instructed by God to liberate the Israelites from slavery.
Who is Moses?
This parable illustrates God's love, mercy, and forgiveness, as well as the joy of welcoming back repentant sinners.
What is the parable of the Prodigal Son?
It refers to the belief that Earth, according to Genesis 1, was created in 6 literal days instead of 'metaphorical' days.
What is Young Earth Creationism?
The number of animals that went into Noah's Ark; as described in the Book of Genesis.
(Multiple Choice)
A: 1400. B: 6,744. C: Unknown
C, Unknown.
Bonus Answer: What is the '2 by 2' instruction from God to Noah? (Worth +50 PTS)
After the Israelites were liberated from Egypt, Moses would eventually give way for Joshua to lead their people into the promised land; as written in this.
What is the book of Leviticus?
This would be the last prophet before Jesus would go to him to be baptized before beginning His ministry.
Who is John the Baptizer?
Also accepted answer: John the Baptist.
This parable highlights compassion and acts of kindness towards those in need, regardless of their background or relationship to the helper.
What is the Good Samaritan Parable?
While Young Earth Creationism is a relatively new belief adopted by some Christians as early as the 17th century, this contrary belief - one that affirms that the Earth is 4 billion years old and the 'six days' are seen as 'six creational periods' - has previously been the dominant theory most scholars, scientists, and theologians held. (And are still affirmed today!)
What is Old Earth Creationism?
Featured in this book, Moses was forbidden from crossing the Jordan River after disobeying God - to speak to a rock; commanding it to bring forth water to the thirsty Israelites.
What is the Book of Deuteronomy?
He was called as a prophet to warn Israel of the severe consequences of breaking their covenant with God through idolatry and injustice.
Who is Jeremiah?
This parable emphasizes God's immense joy when a sinner repents and returns to Him, mirroring the shepherd's joy upon finding this.
What is the Parable of the Lost Sheep?
From the modern day scientific perspective, where God gave the Earth our moon on Day 4, it's usually referring to the theory of a large crash from the protoplanet Theia; its remnants eventually forming into the Moon during this geographical period.
What is the Hadean Eon?
The number of books in the Protestant Bible.
(Bonus answers included for extra points!)
What is 66?
(Bonus points if secondary answers are 73 for Catholic Bibles and 76 for Orthodox Bibles; +50 PTS each)
After the death of Moses, Joshua led the Israelites towards the eventual conquest of Canaan. This can be found in this book.
What is the Book of Numbers?
He is one of the most well-known prophets in the Bible for his prediction of the coming of the Messiah, who would redeem His people from their sins.
Who is Isaiah?
This parable highlights how something small and seemingly insignificant can have immense potential for growth and impact. It emphasizes that the Kingdom of God, though initially small, can grow and expand to become a great and inclusive community.
What is the Parable of the Mustard Seed?
On Day 5, God created the sea creatures. If taken in the scientific route, this 'day' can accurately describe this particular period in Earth's history when sea creatures start appearing and populating our oceans.
What are the Archean and Proterozoic Eons?
(Bonus +50 points if both answers are mentioned)