New Beginnings
Resolutions in the Bible
Fun New Year Facts
New Testament Highlights
God's Timing
100

Name the first people God created, marking the beginning of humanity.

Adam and Eve

100

What book says, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans”?

Proverbs

100

What is the most popular resolution made by Christians for the New Year?

To read the Bible more regularly.

100

What was the first miracle Jesus performed?

Turning water into wine

100

How long did the Israelites wander in the desert?

40 years

200

What was the sign of God’s promise to Noah after the flood?

A rainbow

200

Who resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine?

Daniel

200

Which Gospel begins with a genealogy tracing Jesus’ lineage?

Matthew

200

Who was the first person to see Jesus after His resurrection?

Mary Magdalene

200

Who prayed for a child for many years and gave birth to Samuel?

Hannah

300

Who led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses?

Joshua

300

Which leader rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem as part of his resolution to restore the city?

Nehemiah

300

What year marks the beginning of the modern Gregorian calendar?

1582

300

What city was Saul traveling to when he encountered Jesus?

Damascus

300

What book says, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens”?

Ecclesiastes

400

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” Which book is this verse from?

2 Corinthians

400

What did Paul say we should “press on toward” in Philippians 3:14?

The goal to win the prize for God’s heavenly calling.

400

What Christian season begins four Sundays before Christmas and marks a “new year” in the church calendar?

Kiahk (Advent)

400

What is the greatest commandment according to Jesus in Matthew 22?

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.

400

Who waited 25 years for God's promise of a son to be fulfilled, and at what age was he when his son was born?

Abraham, who was 100 years old when Isaac was born.

500

What does Jesus say we must do to see the Kingdom of God in John 3:3?

Be born again

500

Who said, “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord”?

Joshua

500

What verse says, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!”?

Isaiah 43:18-19

500

What New Testament book is known as the “love chapter”?

1 Corinthians 13

500

What does 2 Peter 3:8 say about a day with the Lord?

A day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.