General Bible Knowledge
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100

How many books are in the Bible?

66

100

Who were the parents of John the Baptist?

Zechariah and Elizabeth

100

What are the four Gospels in the New Testament?

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

100

In the Parable of the Lost Sheep, how many sheep went missing?

1

100

How many days did God take to create the world?

6 days, resting on the 7th

200

Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?

Moses

200

Where was Jesus born?

Bethlehem

200

What type of book is the Book of Psalms?

Poetry

200

What body of water did Jesus walk on?

Sea of Galilee

200

Which disciple walked on water?

Peter

300

What are the first five books of the Bible called?

The Torah or Pentateuch

300

In Luke 5, how does Jesus call Simon Peter to follow Him?

By performing the miracle of a great catch of fish

300

Why did Joseph initially consider quietly divorcing Mary?

Because she was pregnant

300

In which letter does Paul write, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"?

Phillippians

300

What is the shortest verse in the Bible?

"Jesus wept." (John 11:35)

400

Which king was known for his wisdom and building the Temple?

Solomon

400

What did the angel tell Mary when he announced that she would give birth to Jesus?

That she would conceive by the Holy Spirit and her son would be the Son of God

400

In the book of Philemon, who is Paul writing about?

Onesimus

400

Which letter emphasizes the "fruit of the Spirit"?

Galatians

400

In which Gospel do we find the Parable of the Prodigal Son?

Luke

500

Who was the first Christian martyr, stoned to death for his faith?

Stephen

500

In Luke 9, which two Old Testament figures appeared during Jesus' transfiguration?

Moses and Elijah

500

What is the term for interpreting the Bible by letting scripture explain itself, using other parts of the Bible to clarify meaning?

Exegesis 

500

What was Jesus’ first miracle recorded in the Gospel of Luke?

Driving out a demon from a man in Capernaum

500

What were Jesus’ last words on the cross according to the Gospel of John?

"It is finished." (John 19:30)