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100
Who was the oldest person in the bible and how old were they? 

Methuselah (969 years old)

100

What was the name of John the Baptist parents? 

Zechariah and Elizabeth 

100

Finish the Verse: Matthew 11:28

"Come to me, all who are weary......"

and I will give you rest.

100

who wrote the declaration of Independence? 

Thomas Jefferson

100
Who has the most Olympic Medals of all time?

Michael Phelps

200

what happened on the 3rd day of creation? 

Creation of dry land, the seas, and all plant life and vegetation

200

Where was Paul (Saul) from? 

Tarsus

200

  Finish the verse: Proverbs 3:5 

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart ....." 


and do not lean on your own understanding."

200

What is the process called though which plants make most of their food?  

Photosynthesis

200

Which American gymnast and internet icon won her eighth U.S. all-time gymnastics championship in 2023?

Simone Biles
300

What did Esau sell his birthright for? 

A bowl of Stew 

300

Which two books of the New Testament were written by a physician who traveled closely with Paul?  

Luke and Acts 
300

Finish the verse: Matthew 6:33 

"But seek first the kingdom of God...."

 and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."

300

How many states in the U.S start with the letter I? 

Four
300

In professional soccer, how many total minutes is a standard match, not including extra stoppage time?

90 minutes

400
What is the shortest book in the OT? 
Obadiah 
400

In revelation which of the seven churches does John commend for their faithfulness but rebuked for "leaving their first love"?

The Church of Ephesus 

400

where is the following verse found in the bible? 

"I can do all things through him who strengthens me."

Philippians 4:13

400

What is the Periodic Table symbol for Silver? 

Ag

400
What retired basketball player tried out for the Chicago White Sox in 1994? 

Michael Jordan

500

Which prophet became angry with God for striking down the plant that was giving him shade?

Jonah 

500

Who was the governor of Judea who washed his hands during the trial of Jesus to claim innocence of His blood?

Pontius Pilate

500

Where is this verse found in the book of Matthew? 

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"

Matthew 28:19

500

According to the U.S. Constitution, the president is part of which of the three branches of government?

Executive

500

How many rings are on the Olympic flag?

5

600

Which King of Judah found a "lost book of the law" in the Temple, which subsequently sparked a massive religious revival?

King Josiah

600

Which New Testament letter contains a blunt warning about a specific church member named Diotrephes, who loved to be first and refused to welcome the apostles?

3 John 

600

Where is this verse found in the bible? 

"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Psalm 23:5

600
What is a Meteorologist? 

a physical scientist who observes, studies, and forecasts Earth's atmospheric phenomena, including weather and climate

600

Which NBA franchise holds the absolute record for the longest single regular-season winning streak in league history, winning 33 consecutive games?

The Los Angeles Lakers (1971-72)

700

what was the name of Moses' children?  

Gershom and Eliezer

700

In the Gospel of John, what was the name of the servant whose right ear Peter cut off in the Garden of Gethsemane?

Malchus

700

Quote Joshua 1:9


"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

700

Who was the German-born physicist that developed the special and general theories of relativity? This same physicist won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921

Albert Einstein 

700

Which female basketball player broke Pete Maravich’s record to become the all-time highest-scoring Division One NCAA player?

Caitlyn Clark 

800

What was the name of the valley where the sun stood still during Joshua's battle?


The Valley of Aijalon.

800

In Romans 16, Paul explicitly greets a woman whom he commends as an "outstanding" apostle who was in prison with him. What is her name?

Junia

800

Quote Romans 8:28

"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."

800

How many bones are in the human body 

206

800

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt still holds the world record for the fastest 100-meter dash. What is his record-shattering time, down to the decimal?

9.58 seconds (9.6 is acceptable)