The Books
The Bible is made up of many books divided into the Old and New Testaments. How many books are in the Bible?
66
Which prophet spent 3 days in the belly of a huge fish?
Jonah
How much time did God use to create the world? Extra points if you can list what God created on each day.
6 days (and 1 day of rest)
The Lord is my ___, I lack ___.
shepherd; nothing; Psalm 23:1
The Gospels consist of which 4 books of the New Testament?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
What is the shortest book of the Bible (by word count)?
3 John
Which prophet married a prostitute?
Hosea
How many times did the Israelites walk around Jericho until the walls crumbled?
13 times (once each day for 6 days + 7 on the 7th day)
A ___ heart is good medicine, but a ___ ___ dries up the bones.
cheerful/joyful; crushed/broken spirit; Proverbs 17:22
Who was the first disciple?
Andrew
What is the longest book of the Bible (by word count)?
Jeremiah
Who was known as the weeping prophet?
How old was Methuselah when he died?
969 years
Who is credited for writing the book of Proverbs?
King Solomon
A doctor
Who wrote the most words in the Bible?
Moses (125,139 words)
How many books make up the Minor Prophets of the Old Testament? List them for extra points.
12
6 cubits and a span (9 ft 9 in or 3 m)
What is the longest chapter in the book of Psalm?
Psalm 119
What name did Jesus give to James and John?
Sons of Zebedee/Sons of Thunder
When was the first Bible printed?
1455 (The Gutenberg Bible)
Which prophet is said to have prophecied the place where Jesus was born? Find the verse for extra points.
Micah
What were the dimensions of Noah's ark?
300 cubits long x 50 cubits wide x 30 cubits high (450 feet long x 75 feet wide x 45 feet high)
For wisdom is more precious than ___, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
rubies; Proverbs 8:11
Paul was shipwrecked on what island? Extra points if you can find the reference.
Malta