Obscure Old Testament Books
Which Old Testament book does not mention God?
Esther
Who was Theophilus, the recipient of Luke and Acts?
A high-ranking Roman official or patron
What is the theological term for Christ’s suffering and death?
The Passion
What river did the Israelites cross to enter the Promised Land?
Jordan River
Which prophet predicted a voice in the wilderness preparing the way for the Lord?
Isaiah, referring to John the Baptist
What is the shortest book in the Old Testament?
Obadiah
Which New Testament book quotes non-biblical sources, including a reference to the Archangel Michael disputing with Satan?
Jude
What does the term “Pentateuch” mean?
Five scrolls
On which island was John when he received the Revelation?
Patmos
In which Psalm is it prophesied that the Messiah’s hands and feet would be pierced?
Psalm 22
Which book contains a prophet’s lament over Babylon’s future destruction?
Habakkuk
Who fell out of a window while Paul was preaching and was raised back to life?
Eutychus
Which council officially affirmed the full canon of the New Testament?
Council of Carthage, 397 AD
What city was known as the "City of Palm Trees" in the Old Testament?
Jericho
Who predicted that the Messiah would enter Jerusalem riding on a donkey?
Zechariah
In which book does God ask, "Can two walk together, except they be agreed?"
Amos
What is the name of the sorcerer Paul rebuked for trying to buy the power of the Holy Spirit?
Simon Magus
In John 1:1, the Greek word for “Word” is ____.
Logos
What mountain did Elijah challenge the prophets of Baal on?
Mount Carmel
What Old Testament prophet predicted the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost?
Joel
Which book contains a prophecy about the Messiah being born in Bethlehem?
Micah
In which city were believers first called “Christians”?
Antioch
What is the doctrine that describes Christ as one person with two natures, fully God and fully man?
Hypostatic Union
Where was Paul shipwrecked on his journey to Rome?
Malta
Which prophecy in Daniel gives a timeline for the coming of the Messiah?
Daniel’s Seventy Weeks, Daniel 9:24-27