Old Testament Stories
Who was the first murderer in the Bible?
Cain (Genesis 4:8)
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1)
Who was the father of many nations?
Abraham
What are the first three words in the Bible (Genesis 1:1)?
“In the beginning” (Genesis 1:1)
Finish this teaching: “Love your neighbor as ___.”
Yourself (Leviticus 19:18; Mark 12:31)
What was the first plague in Egypt?
Water turned into blood (Exodus 7:14–24)
Who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver?
Judas Iscariot (Matthew 26:14–15)
Who anointed both Saul and David as kings?
Samuel
How many books are in the Bible in total?
66 books (39 OT, 27 NT)
Who said, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”?
Joshua (Joshua 24:15)
Who was the Jewish queen that saved her people from Haman’s plot?
Esther (Esther 7)
What miracle did Jesus perform at the wedding in Cana?
Turned water into wine (John 2:1–11)
Who was David’s best friend, the son of King Saul?
Jonathan (1 Samuel 18:1–4)
What language was most of the Old Testament originally written in?
Hebrew (with small parts in Aramaic)
Which verse is known as “the golden rule”?
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” (Matthew 7:12)
Which prophet confronted King Ahab and Queen Jezebel about Baal worship?
Elijah (1 Kings 18)
Who was the first Christian martyr recorded in Acts?
Stephen (Acts 7)
Who was David’s rebellious son that tried to take his throne?
Absalom
Which New Testament book is known as the “book of love”?
1 Corinthians (especially chapter 13)
According to Jesus, what is the greatest commandment?
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind” (Matthew 22:37–38)
Who led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses’ death?
Joshua (Joshua 1:1–9)
On the road to Damascus, who was converted after encountering Jesus?
Saul (later Paul) (Acts 9:1–19)
Who replaced Judas as one of the twelve apostles?
Matthias (Acts 1:26)
What is the last word in the Bible?
“Amen” (Revelation 22:21)
In Romans 12:2, Paul says not to be conformed to the world but to be transformed by what?
The renewing of your mind