Genesis
Finish this verse:
In the beginning, God created the ___________ and the ________.
Genesis 1:1 ESV
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
According to Genesis 1:26-27, mankind was created in whose image?
Genesis 1:27 So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
Name the first and last books of the New Testament.
Matthew and Revelation
Finish the verse.
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was ______.
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
According to 1 Timothy 2:5, how many mediators are there between God and man?
According to Matthew 1:18, what was the name of Jesus’ mother?
Mary
On what day of Creation did God create man and woman?
Genesis 1:31 And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.
Genesis 15:5 And He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then He said to him, “So shall your offspring be."
Who was the herald who was sent to prepare the way for the Messiah and the fulfillment of Isaiah 40:3.
John the Baptist
Finish the verse
John 1:29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, _______________, who takes away the sin of the world!
3 words.
John 1:29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
In Mark 12:42 a poor widow gives copper coins into the treasury. How many copper coins does she give?
Two
When Jesus was about to be born Joseph and Mary had to travel from Nazareth to this town because Joseph was of the house and lineage of David, what was the name of that town?
Bethlehem
In Genesis 14 Abram rescues his nephew from a coalition of ancient kings. What is the name of Abram’s nephew?
Genesis 14:16 Then he brought back all the possessions, and also brought back his kinsman Lot with his possessions, and the women and the people.
In Genesis 49:8-12, which of the sons of Jacob is foretold to recieve the ruling septer and the ruler’s staff in the future?
Judah
Who was the author of the book of Acts?
Luke
What was Jesus’ first miracle in the Gospel of John?
Turning the water into wine (John 2:9, 11).
How many books are in the Bible (OT and NT combined)?
66
In Matthew chapter 2 wise men (magi) came from the east seeking the born king of the Jews and they gave three gifts to Jesus. What were those three gifts?
Partial credit of 100 per gift possible
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
In Genesis 4, Cain killed his brother Abel. Afterwards Adam and Eve had another son. What was his name?
Genesis 4:25 And Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son and called his name Seth...
In Exodus God delivers His people from the power of Pharaoh and instructs them to hold a memorial day and a feast to commemorate their deliverance from Egypt.
According to Exodus 12:17 and 12:27 what is the name of the feast AND the memorial sacrifice?
Peter
Who was Jesus speaking to when He spoke the beautiful words of John 3:16?
Nicodemus (John 3:1-2).
A. 200,000 B. 300,000 C. 500,000
C. 500,000. -2 Samuel 24:9
How did Mary, Joseph, and Jesus know to go to Egypt after Jesus was born?
Matthew 2:13 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you...
While Joseph is in prison in Egypt in Genesis 40 there are two fellow prisoners who have dreams and have them interpreted. What are their occupations?
Genesis 40:5 And one night they both dreamed- the cupbearer and the baker of the king of Egypt, who were confined in the prison- each his own dream, and each dream with its own interpretation.
According to Exodus 40:38 when the tabernacle is completed, God’s glory fills the tabernacle and is on it during the day and during the night, but what form was it during the day and what form was it by night?
Exodus 40:38 For the cloud of the LORD was on the tabernacle by day, and fire was in it by night
In Paul’s letter to the Romans in chapter 15:24 he speaks of traveling to a new region after coming to Rome. What is that region?
Spain
According to John 5:18 the Jews were seeking to put Jesus to death for two reasons. Name them both.
Partial credit of 250 for each one.
John 5:18 This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God.
Genesis 18:32 Then he said, “Of let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak again but this once. Suppose ten are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of ten I will not destroy it."
Which Old Testament Prophet foretold that God would give a sign by a virgin bearing a son and being named Emmanuel (God with us)?
Isaiah
Laban (Genesis 31:41-43)
According to Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:1-21 name the ten commandments.
1. No other gods
2. No carved image
3. Not taking God’s name in vain
4. Honor the Sabbath day
5. Honor your father and mother
6. No murder
7. No adultery
8. No stealing
9. No lying
10. No coveting
Name all three of the Pastoral Epistles.
200 points for each one. There are three.
1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus
In John 8:39-58, there were three potential spiritual fathers that are mentioned as Jesus spoke with the people. Who are they?
200 points for each one.
Abraham (John 8:39)
God (John 8:41)
the devil (John 8:44)
How old did Methuselah live according to Genesis 5:25-27?
969
Which two Gospel account do not cover the story of Jesus’ birth?
Partial credit available of 300 if only one is correct
Mark and John
Where in Egypt did Israel's family settle when the came to Egypt?
Finish the verse. Genesis 47:27 Thus Israel settled in the land of Egypt, in the land of _____________.
Genesis 47:27 Thus Israel settled in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen.
Name 7 of the Judges of Israel in the book of Judges (excluding Joshua).
Partial credit of 100 points per correct judge.
Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar, Deborah (and Barak), Gideon, *Abimelech, Tola, Jair, Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, Abdon, and Samson.
List the seven churches that receive messages in Revelation chapters 2-3.
Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea.
According to John 12:1, what town was Jesus anointed at prior to His passion week?
John 12:1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany
According to 2 Cornithans 11:24, how many times did Paul receive 39 lashes at the hands of the Jews?
In Luke 2:12 when the angels announced the birth of Christ to the shepherds, what was the sign that they were suppposed to look for? What was the baby clothed with and where was He lying?
Luke 2:12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manager.
How old was Noah when the flood came upon the earth?
Genesis 6:6 Noah was six hundred years old when the flood of waters came upon the earth.
Who was the prophet who annointed David as king and who was the prophet who rebuked David for his sin with Bathsheba?
Samuel and Nathan the prophets.
What book of the Bible in the New Testament contains this verse?
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
What chapter of John does this verse occur?
He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you.
John 16:14 Jesus speaking about the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
When Jesus wanted to illustrate the need for forgiveness through the parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18, how much was the debt that the servant owed his master in talents (i.e. a unit of measurement of weight of 75 pounds)?
This debt symbolizes the unpayable debt we owe God by our sin.
10,000 talents.
I.e. 75,000 pounds worth of money.
What Prophet and what reference foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah 5:2 But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from old, from ancient days.
In Genesis 30, the Bible records the names of all of Jacobs wives (four). What are their names?
Leah, Rachel, Bilhah, and Zilpah
In Ezekiel 14:12-23 God promises judgment upon Jerusalem that would not be turned back even if these three righteous men were in the city, who would only deliver their own lives by their righteousness. Name these three men.
Partial credit of 300 for each correct
Ezekiel 14:14 even if these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they would deliver but their own lives by their righteousness.
What two New Testament books speak of the rebellion of wicked angels AND mentions their judgement with chains?
Jude 6 And the angels who did not stay within their own position of authority, but left their proper dwelling, he has kept in eternal chains under gloomy darkness until the judgment ofo the great day.
2 Peter 2:4 For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to chains of gloomy garkness to be kept until the judgment
What is the purpose of the Gospel of John according to John 20:31?
31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
How old was Jacob when he stood before Pharaoh in Egypt in Genesis 47?
Genesis 47:9 And Jacob said to Pharaoh, The days of the years of my sojourning are 130 years.
According the Luke 1:26 an angel named Gabriel was sent to the virgin Mary to tell about the birth of Jesus. The beginning of this verse listed the month of the year that it was. What was the month? Use First, Second, Third, Fourth, Etc. as the format.
Luke 1:26 In the sixth month the angel Abriel was sent from God
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Zebulun, Issachar, Dan, Asher, Naphtali, Joseph, and Benjamin.
Name all 39 books of the Old Testament in order from memory according to Protestant tradition.
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Quote Revelation 22:20-21 (the last two verses of the Bible) in a Bible version of your choice word perfect.
20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen Come, Lord Jesus! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you all. Amen.
ESV
What are all seven of the I Am statements (with predicates, i.e. with endings) in the Gospel of John?
150 points for each one listed
I Am the Bread of Life -John 6:35
I Am the Light of the World -John 8:12
I Am the Door of the Sheep -John 10:7
I Am the Good Shepherd -John 10:11
I Am the Resurrection and the Life -John 11:25
I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life -John 14:6
I Am the True Vine -John 15:1
How many talents of gold were collected for constructing the sanctuary of the LORD in Exodus 38:24 (excluding shekels)?
A talent is a unit of measurement by weight, about 75 pounds or 34 Kilograms.
In the Gospel of Matthew chapter 1 the ancestry of Joseph is given. Name three three ancestors of Joseph named in this geneology from memory apart from Abraham, Ruth, or David.
Partial credit for each name correct 300 points
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Judah, Perez, Zerah, Hezron, Ram, Amminadab, Nashon, Salmon, Boaz, Obed, Jesse, David, Solomon, Rehoboam, Abijah, Asaph, Jehoshaphat, Joram, Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah, Manesseh, Amos, Josiah, Jechoniah, Shealtiel, Zerubbabel, Abiud, Eliakim, Azor, Zadok, Ahim, Eliud, Eleazar, Matthan, Jacob, Joseph.