True False
Biblical Authors
New Testament
Scriptures
Bible Facts
Old Testament
Christmas
100
Daniel was thrown into a den of lions because he prayed three times a day.
True
100
Who wrote the first book in the New Testament?
Matthew
100
Who was born first, Jesus or His cousin John the Baptist?
John the Baptist (born about six months before Jesus — Luke 1:26, 36).
100
And you shall know the _____, and the _____ shall make you ____.
John 8:32
truth - truth - free
100
How many books of the Bible are in the New Testament?
27
100
Which prophet said "She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel"?
Isaiah
100
Why do we celebrate Christmas?
the birth of Jesus
200
Jesus was tempted in the wilderness for 30 days.
False (40 days)
200
Which prophet wrote the book telling of his attempt to flee from God’s calling, only to be swallowed by a great fish?
Jonah
200
Name the angel that came to visit Mary in Luke 1
Gabriel
200
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have ____, and that they may have it more abundantly.
- John 10:10
life
200
Which two gospels tell the story of Jesus’ birth?
Matthew and Luke
200
What Babylonian king threw Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into the fiery furnace?
Nebuchadnezzar
200
In "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", what is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
300
Jonah preached to the city of Babylon after the great fish spit him out.
False (He preached to Nineveh)
300
Who wrote the book of Acts?
Luke
300
Which New Testament book contains the Sermon on the Mount?
Matthew
300
Surely _______ and _____ shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever. -Psalm 23:6
goodness - mercy
300
Which of the 12 tribes is Jesus from?
Juda
300
In which OT book would you find the vision of the valley of dry bones?
Ezekiel
300
In Frosty the Snowman, what makes Frosty come to life?
A magic hat
400
The Bible says the apostle Peter walked on water.
True
400
Which apostle wrote letters to churches from prison, including Ephesians and Colossians?
Paul
400
Who did Jesus warn the people to beware of because they were like whitewashed tombs, clean on the outside but full of corruption on the inside?
The Pharisees -Matthew 23:27
400
For God did not send His Son into the world to ______ the world, but that the world through Him might be _____. -John 3:17
condemn - saved
400
Which book in the Bible follows the book of Hebrews?
James
400
Which Old Testament book tells the story of a virtuous woman who stayed with her mother-in-law Naomi?
Ruth
400
Name this movie & the character's full name
Home Alone
Kevin McCallister
500
The Bible says Adam named all the stars in the sky.
False (He only named animals)
500
Which New Testament author wrote the shortest of the four Gospels?
Mark
500
According to Acts 17:11 how often did the Bereans examine the Scriptures to verify Paul’s teachings?
Daily
500
Then the angel said to them, “__ ___ __ _____, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. -Luke 2:10
Do not be afraid
500
The Bible was written in three different languages. Name two of them.
Hebrew, Greek & Aramaic
500
When God first spoke to young Samuel, which priest did Samuel repeatedly run to, thinking he had been called him?
-1 Samuel 3
Eli
500
According to Buddy the Elf what is the best way to spread Christmas Cheer?
Singing loud for all to hear.
600
The Bible says the shepherds followed a star to find baby Jesus.
False (the wise men followed the star; shepherds were told by angels)
600
Who recorded the prophecy “Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given”?
Isaiah
600
Who were John the Baptist’s parents?
Zechariah and Elizabeth
600
___ scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for ______, for reproof, for correction, for ________ in righteousness
2 Timothy 3:16
All - doctrine - instruction
600
What is the shortest book in the Old Testament?
Obadiah -which contains a single chapter with 21 verses.
600
Which prophet saw the Lord “high and lifted up” in the temple?
Isaiah
600
Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics “God and sinners reconciled”
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
700
Jesus is the only child in the Bible whose name was given before his birth.
False, John the Baptist Luke 1:13
700
Which biblical author wrote an epistle that includes the warning, “No man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison”?
James
700
According to Matthew chapter 2, who was warned in a dream not to return to King Herod after visiting the child Jesus?
The wise men (Magi)
Matthew 2:12
700
not forsaking the ________ of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the ___ approaching.
-Hebrews 10:25
assembling - day
700
How many old testament books start with the letter 'E'
5 - Exodus, Ecclesiastes, Esther, Ezekiel, Ezra
700
Which Old Testament prophet predicted that the Messiah would enter Jerusalem riding on a donkey, a prophecy fulfilled during Jesus’ triumphal entry?
Zechariah
700
In the movie Elf, Buddy has four major food groups. What are they?
candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup
800
The Bible says the apostle John was the only disciple at the crucifixion.
True
800
Before this man wrote three New Testament epistles, Jesus rebuked him by saying, “Get thee behind me, Satan.”
Peter
800
According to Revelation 12:11 we are made overcomers by what two things?
By the blood of the Lamb and by the Word of their testimony
800
For unto us a _____ is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the _________ will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
________, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, _____ of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
child - government - wonderful - prince
800
Which book in the Bible contains the first prophecy concerning the coming Messiah?
Genesis 3:15
800
Who was Queen of the Persian empire before Esther?
(Esther 1:11)
Queen Vashti
800
What country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
900
The Bible says Noah’s ark rested on Mount Ararat.
True (Genesis 8:4)
900
Which prophet wrote a book bearing his own name in which he said that the Messiah will return and one day stand on the Mount of Olives, causing it to split in two from east to west?
Zechariah
900
When Joseph first found out about Mary’s pregnancy, what was he resolved to do?
Divorce her quietly. Matthew 1:19
900
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the _____ walks about like a ______ ____, seeking whom he may devour. - 1 Peter 5:8
devil - roaring - lion
900
Who wrote most words in the Bible?
Moses
125,139 words
900
In 2 Kings 3, which prophet did the kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom consult during the water crisis?
Elisha
900
Who led the Continental Army troops across the Delaware River on Christmas night during America’s Revolutionary War?
George Washington
1000
The Bible says even the angels in heaven know when Jesus will return.
False
1000
Which prophet wrote the book containing the phrase, “The just shall live by faith”?
Habakkuk
1000
According to Ephesians 6, what are the six pieces of the armor of God?
Belt of Truth, Breastplate of Righteousness, Shoes of the Gospel, Shield of Faith, Helmet of Salvation, Sword of the Spirit
1000
that at the name of Jesus every knee should ___, of those in ______, and of those on _____, and of those under the _____ -Philippians 2:10
bow - heaven - earth - earth
1000
Name the three continents on which the Bible was written on.
Africa, Asia, and Europe.
1000
Which Old Testament prophet specifically said the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah (Micah 5:2)
1000
Christmas officially became a federal holiday in the United States in what year?
1870