The Basics
The Bible is divided into two parts. What are the names of the two parts?
The Old and New Testaments
Which book of the Bible describes the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt?
Exodus
Who is responsible for writing the majority of the books of the New Testament?
Paul
What is one thing in the Bible where the number 7 is significant?
Possible Answers: Seven days of creation, seven churches written about in Revelation
"The Promised Land" refers to which geographic region?
The land of Canaan (will also accept Israel/Palestine)
What verse says the following: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."
John 3:16
The Bible contains how many books?
66
What are the first four books of the New Testament commonly refered to?
The Gospels
Moses
What is something in the Bible significant about the number 40?
Possible Answers: 40 years in the wilderness, 40 days of Jesus' temptation, 40 days after Jesus rose from the dead to when he ascended into heaven, etc.
Which city is the most prevalent city in the Bible?
Jerusalem
What verse says the following: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."?
Genesis 1:1
List the five categories of books in the Old Testament (points for each correct answer).
1) The Torah / Law / Pentateuch
2) The Books of History
3) The Books of Wisdom (or poetry or writings)
4) The Major Prophets
5) The Minor Prophets
Which book of the Bible might I be reading if I am reading love poems?
The Song of Solomon (Songs)
Who is responsible for having written the majority of the New Testament by word count?
Luke - The Gospel of Luke and The Acts of The Apostles
What is something in the Bible significant about the number 3?
Possible Answers: 3 days Jesus was dead, 3 days Jonah was in the belly of the fish, 3 parts of the trinity (Father, Son, and Spirit), etc.
Which other ancient civilizations are present in the narrative of the Bible? (Bonus points for each correct answer, max x3)
Possible Answers: Babylon, Egypt, Assyria, Rome, Philistia, etc.
In which book of the Bible can you find the verse: "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake." (Bonus points if you write the chapter)
(Bonus: Psalm 23)
What is the written structure used to note a specific section location in the Bible? (Hint: there are three sections)
Book, Chapter, and Verse (i.e. Genesis 1:1)
Which book of the Bible tells the story of King David's rule?
2nd Samuel
At only 461 words and one chapter, which author wrote the shortest book of the Bible?
Jude
What is something in the Bible where the number 12 is significant?
Possible Answers: 12 tribes of Israel, 12 disciples, etc.
What is the name of the town where Jesus grew up (hint: not where he was born)?
What chapter in Matthew can you find the verse, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied."
Matthew 5 (verse 6 - not needed for points)
In what language was the Old Testament primarily written? The New Testament? (Chance for double points)
Old Testament: Hebrew
New Testament: Greek
Which book(s) of the Bible is a letter written from a mentor to their mentee?
1st and 2nd Timothy
Which book of the Bible never explicitly mentions God by name?
Esther
What is something significant in the Bible about the number 10?
Possible Answers: 10 Commandments, 10 Plagues, 10 Beatitudes, etc.
What is the name of a city to whom Paul wrote a letter? (note, writing the name of the letter won't count)
Possible Answers: Rome, Colossi, Thessalonica, Ephesus, Galatia, Corinth, Philippi, etc.
In which book of the Bible can you read about "The Fruit of the Spirit"? (Bonus points for naming the chapter)
Galatians (Bonus: Chapter 5)