Bible Basics
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Others
100

How many books are in the Bible?

66

100

Who is the author of Genesis?

Moses

100

What does the word "Exodus" mean?

Mass Departure

100

Who were the descendents of Jacob's son, Levi?  They were Israelites who were selected by God to be high priests and to serve in his Holy temple.


The Levites

100

Name one of the 10 Plagues.

1. Nile to blood, 2. Frogs, 3. Gnats/lice, 4. Flies, 5. Livestock disease, 6. Boils, 7. Hail, 8. Locusts, 9. Darkness, and 10. Death of the firstborn

200

What does the word "Bible" mean?

Books

200

Who are responsible for the "fall of humanity" in the book of Genesis?

Adam and Eve

200

Who did God ask to lead the Israelites out of Egypt?

Moses

200

What was the purpose of the book of Leviticus?

To establish laws and teach the Israelites how to be holy and pure in the presence of a holy God.

200

What does the word "Genesis" mean?

Creation or Beginning

300

How many books are in the Old Testament?

39

300

Who was the first patriarch of the Bible who God promised that his offspring (future family) would inherit the Promised Land of Canaan?

Abraham

300

What did God do to the people of Egypt because the Pharoah refused to free the Israelites?

10 Plagues

300

What are two of the five main offerings established as sacrifices?

Burnt, Grain, Peace, Sin, and Guilt

300

What was the name of the mountain in which Moses received the Ten Commandments?

Mt. Sinai

400

How many books are in the New Testament?

27

400

What caused God to flood the earth and prompt Noah to build the Ark?

God started over because the world was filled with violence and corruption.

400

Where does "Passover" come from?

It marks the tenth plague, where God "passed over" homes marked with lamb’s blood, sparing firstborn Israelites.

400

Who does Moses select as one of his high priests?

Aaron, his brother.

400

How did Moses appear and speak to Moses on Mt. Sinai?

Burning Bush

500

What is the Pentateuch or Torah?

The first five books of the Bible.

500

Why was the Tower of Babel built and how did God respond?

The people wanted to reach Heaven.  God responded by mixing up their languages so that they could not understand one another.

500

TWO PART QUESTION:  What is the name of the covenant God delivers through Moses to the Israelites? Include one law.

The Ten Commandments

  1. Put God First: Have no other gods before me.
  2. No Idols: Do not make or worship fake gods/idols.
  3. Respect God’s Name: Do not use God's name in a bad or careless way.
  4. Respect God’s Day: Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.
  5. Respect Your Parents: Honor your father and mother.
  6. Do Not Kill: Do not hurt others.
  7. Respect Marriage: Be faithful to your marriage promises.
  8. Do Not Steal: Do not take what isn't yours.
  9. Do Not Lie: Do not tell lies about your neighbor.
  10. Do Not Be Jealous: Do not want what belongs to other
500

What does the term "atonement" mean?

Forgiveness

500

What is a covenant?

A promise