Bible Verses
Finish this verse... "For God so ___ the world that He gave his only Son, that whoever _____ in Him should not perish but have _____ life?
loved, believes, eternal/everlasting
How many years did the Israelites wander through the wilderness
40
This man is known as the father of the Israelite nation
Abraham
Is all anger considered a sin?
No. The Bible teaches that the emotion of anger itself is not inherently sinful.
Where in the bible can you find the Sermon on the Mount?
Matthew 5-7
This item was used to part the Red Sea with Moses
A staff/rod
She washed Jesus' feet with her hair
(John 12:3)
Mary Magdalene
This man was the first King of Israel
Saul
Shortest Verse in the Bible
*EXTRA 200 pts if you can tell the verse reference*
Jesus wept.
John 11:35
The rain was upon the earth for this long after Noah built the ark.
150 days
How many books are in the Bible?
66 books
What is "righteous anger"?
Righteous anger is a holy response to injustice, sin, and things that dishonor God. It is characterized by being slow, measured, and motivated by love rather than selfishness.
(Matthew 21:12-13)
Literary context is very important in studying scripture, what literary category does Mt. 5-7 fall under
A Sermon!! How should this influence how we read this text?
Jesus fed a crowd of over 4000 with this.
7 loaves of bread and fish
The wife of Zechariah and mother of John the Baptist?
Elizabeth
Luke 1:13
This man was swallowed by a great fish after running away from God's command
Jonah
In the beginning God created the _______, and the ______ .
heavens, earth
Which prophet was taken up to Heaven in a chariot of fire?
Elijiah
What is the longest book in the Bible?
Psalms
What makes God angry?
The scriptures indicate that God's anger is primarily provoked by:
The “blessed are..” statements in Matthew are referred to as what?
The Beatitudes
What item was used by David to defeat Goliath?
a sling and a stone
Who was married to Aquila?
Priscilla
who is the man known for his wisdom?
Solomon
What are the fruits of the Spirit?
Hint: there are 9 listed in Galatians
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control
Which man survived a shipwreck and was bitten by a snake without harm while on his way to Rome
Paul
What did John the Baptist say in the wilderness?
Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near
What are the consequences of unresolved anger?
When anger is left to simmer, it opens the door to sin and spiritual vulnerability.
Ephesians 4:26-27
5:3 “blessed are the poor in spirit” , what does Jesus mean by poor in Spirit?
Those who recognize their need for God’s help
What God used to destroy the earth in the days of Noah.
Water or a Flood
I laughed in disbelief when I heard I would get pregnant.
Sarah
This disciple was a tax collector...
Matthew
Blessed are the ___________: for they shall be called the children of God.
Peacemakers
Minus 700 points if wrong
Jesus said this to Simon Peter and Andrew when they were casting their net into the sea, before they were disciples of Him.
(Matthew 4:18-19)
"Follow me and I will make you fishers of men"
Peter said the Day of The Lord will come like a ___ __ __ _______ (4 words)
thief in the night.
1 Thessalonians 5:2
How does the Bible tell us to handle anger?
Scripture offers practical steps and principles for controlling and releasing anger, including:
5:5 says, “blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” - what does it mean to be meek?
Gentle and lowly
What language was most of the New Testament originally written in?
Greek
The Mother of Ishmael?
(Genesis 16:16)
Hagar
Who is Judas the son of?
Simon