Bible Basics
How many books are in the Bible?
66
I was sold by my brothers and eventually became a powerful ruler in Egypt. Who am I?
Joseph
In which book do we read about Adam and Eve?
Genesis
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What profession did Carey have before becoming a missionary?
Shoemaker
Which book comes after the four Gospels?
Acts
I was a shepherd who defeated a giant named Goliath with a sling and five stones. Who am I?
In which book do we read about Jesus being born in Bethlehem?
The gospel of Matthew or Luke
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
What was Judson's major work in addition to preaching?
Translating the Bible into Burmese
What is the longest book of the Bible?
Psalms
I was swallowed by a great fish after running away from God's command to preach to Nineveh. Who am I?
Jonah
Where do we find the Ten Commandments being given to Moses?
Exodus
What was Jesus' first recorded miracle in the Gospel of John?
Turning water into wine
Hudson Taylor became known for adopting what aspect of Chinese culture in order to better identify with the people he served?
Chinese clothing and hairstyle
Who wrote the first five books of the Bible?
Moses
I was a judge of Israel and was known for my great strength, but my strength was connected to my uncut hair. Who am I?
Samson
Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon
What is the reference that Jesus used most often when speaking of himself?
Son of Man (Daniel 7:13-14): To emphasize both his deity and humanity
Amy Carmichael never returned to her home country after arriving in India. How many years did she serve in total?
About 55 years
Name the two books of the Bible that are named after women.
Ruth and Esther
I was a disciple who doubted that Jesus had risen until I saw His wounds. Who am I?
Thomas
Which Gospel has the phrase "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us"?
The Gospel of John
What did Jesus accomplish?
He lived a perfect life to fulfill the law and paid the penalty of our sins with his death so that we can be forgiven, reconciled to God, and have the righteousness of God.
Who was the prophet who was sent to preach about God to a non-Jewish nation in the Old Testament?
Jonah