The Patriarchs
What is the first sentence of the Bible?
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
Moses and the Israelites wandered the wilderness for 40 years, eating nothing but these two foods that God provided every day.
Manna and Quail
How many Gospels are in the bible (1 point), and what are each of them named (1 point each)
4: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
This book of the bible was written as a letter from Paul to the church in Corinth, addressing many of their conflicts, and reminding them that they are each important and gifted members of the body of Christ.
1 Corinthians
Without looking in your bibles, name as many books of the bible as you can (1 point each)
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These brothers from Genesis are known for being the sons of Adam and Eve. They're also known for one brother murdering the other.
Cain & Abel
This book of the bible is a collection of 150 poems or hymns, which give us a glimpse into the faith lives of ordinary people.
Psalms
Gospel of Matthew
Name: Magi
Gifts: Gold, Frankensense, Myrrh
Number: Unknown
This book of the bible, written by the same person who wrote the Gospel of Luke, tells the story of Jesus' disciples after his death, and the story of the beginning of the Christian church.
Acts
These Old Testament heroes were messengers from God, speaking to God's people on God's behalf, revealing their sin, calling them to change their ways, and warning them of what would happen if they didn't.
Prophets
This married couple was in their 90's when God promised them they would have a child of their own.
Abraham and Sarah (also called Abram and Sarai)
There were only ever three kings of Israel. What were their names?
Saul, David, Solomon
Jesus once told a story of a man who was beaten and left on the side of the road. Multiple people you would expect to help passed him by. A man who you would normally think of as a villain or enemy saw this man, saved his life, and took care of him as he recovered. What was this story called?
The Good Samaritan
50 days after Jesus was crucified, raised, and ascended into heaven, one day his disciples were surrounded with a rushing wind, tongues of fire appeared on their heads, and they began to speak and be understood in many languages. What was that day called?
Pentecost
This word is a promise that only God can make. There are 5 main ones in the old testament, made with Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Jeremiah.
Covenant
This bible character, favorite child of his father, was sold into slavery in Egypt by his many jealous older brothers. Many years later, he ended up saving their lives.
Joseph
In the book of Exodus, Moses commands Pharaoh to let God's people go, but Pharaoh refuses. God sends 10 plagues to change Pharaoh's mind. Name as many of the 10 plagues as you can (1 point each)
1. Blood
2. Frogs
3. Gnats
4. Flies
5. Livestock
6. Boils
7. Hail
8. Locust
9. Darkness
10. Death of firstborn
In the final hours before his arrest and crucifixion, Jesus shared a meal with his disciples. What was this meal called (1 point), what did they eat and drink (1 point), and what faith practice do we as Christians do to remember that meal (1 point)?
1. The Last Supper
2. Bread and wine
3. Communion
This bible character was once the greatest persecutor or enemy of Christians, until he met Jesus in a vision and then became one of the greatest evangelists in the early Christian church, starting many new Christian communities around the world. What was this person's name before and after he met Jesus.
Saul - Paul
Jesus often taught using short stories as metaphors to get a bigger point across. What are those short stories called?
Parable
This bible character stole his brother Esau's birthright blessing by tricking his dying father. Later, he physically wrestled with God, after which his name was changed from what to what?
Jacob - Israel
God gave Moses many instructions or laws for how God's people were supposed to live. The best known of these are called The Ten Commandments. Name as many of the commandments as you can (1 point each)
1. No other Gods
2. Don't use the Lord's name in Vein
3. Remember the Sabbath
4. Honor your father and mother
5. Don't kill
6. Don't commit adultry
7. Don't steal
8. Don't bear false witness against your neighbor
9. Don't covet your neighbor's house
10. Don't covet your neighbor's wife or posessions
Durring the Sermon on the Mount in Luke 6:20-26, Matthew 5:3-12, and Luke 4:18-19, Jesus proclaims a series of "blessings" for those we would not normally think of as blessed. These specific blessings are called what?
The Beatitudes
Right after Jesus rose from the dead, he met some of his disciples on the road as they travelled from Jerusalem to another town, but they didn't recognize that it was Jesus that was walking and talking with them for hours. This story is called "The Road to ______."
Emmaus
The word "Gospel" refers to the books in the bible that tell the story of Jesus. What does the word "gospel" actually/originally mean
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