The Basics
How many books are in the Bible?
66
At what age did Jesus begin His ministry?
30
In the parable of the Good Samaritan, who is the person that stops to help the injured man on the side of the road?
The Good Samaritan
This prophet was swallowed by a great fish because of his disobedience towards God.
Jonah
How many days did it take God to create the world?
Six
Who was thrown into a lion's den?
Daniel
What was Jesus's first recorded miracle?
Turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana.
What object is used to show that even a little bit of faith can turn into something great?
A mustard seed
Which prophet interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar's dreams?
Daniel
What sign did God give Noah as a promise to never flood the earth again?
A rainbow
What are the first three words in the Bible?
"In the beginning..."
In his final days, what did Jesus ride on during his "Triumphant Entry" into Jerusalem?
A donkey
What does the shepherd do in the parable of the lost sheep?
Leave the 99 to find the one lost sheep
Which prophet was taken to Heaven in a chariot of fire?
Elijah
Who was the oldest person recorded in the Bible?
Methuselah - 969 years old
What was the name of the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments?
Mount Sinai
What was the name of the man who helped carry Jesus's cross?
Simon of Cyrene
In the parable of the sower, what happened to the seed that fell among the thorns?
It was choked up and did not grow.
What did Elijah instruct the people to do after he successfully challenged the prophets of Baal at calling on the name of God to provide a fire for his sacrifice on Mount Carmel?
He instructed that all the prophets of Baal be killed
Prior to the Tower of Babel, how many different languages did the people on earth speak?
One
Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
Which gospel account does NOT include details about Jesus's birth?
According to the parable of the talents, how many talents did the man who started with five receive at the end of the story? (Matthew 25:28)
Eleven
Which prophet walked barefoot and naked for three years as a sign against Egypt and Ethiopia (Cush)?
Isaiah
What did Esau receive when he sold his birthright to his brother Jacob?
A bowl of stew