Bible Trivia
Who was the first person in scripture to commit a murder?
Cain
(Genesis 4:8)
"Follow your heart."
Biblical or not?
Not biblical
(Jeremiah 17:9 ~ "The heart is deceitful...")
(Proverbs 3:5-8 ~ "Trust in the Lord...")
"For God so loved the world..."
"...that He gave His only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3:16 NKJV)
I built a giant boat. Who am I?
Noah
(Genesis 6:13-22)
Name three biblical characters whose names start with the same letter.
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Examples: Moses, Mary, Martha
James, John, Jacob
Ruth, Reuben, Rachel
What city was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
(Matthew 2:1)
"Money is the root of all evil."
Biblical or not?
Not biblical — misquotation
(1 Timothy 6:10 ~ "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil...")
"I can do all things..."
"... through Christ who strengthens me."
(Philippians 4:13 NKJV)
I led the children of Israel into the Promised Land after Moses died. Who am I?
Joshua
(Deuteronomy 34:4-5, Joshua 1:1-2)
Name the first five books of the bible in order.
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Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
What are the first four books of the New Testament called?
The Gospels
(Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John)
"God's silence doesn't necessarily mean God's absence."
Biblical or not?
Biblical
Psalm 13:1-2,5 ~ "How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever?... (2) How long will my enemy be exalted over me?", "(5) But I have trusted in Your mercy; my heart shall rejoice in Your salvation."
Psalm 34:17-18
"What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, ..."
"... who can be against us?"
(Romans 8:31 NKJV)
My brothers hated me, especially for my dreams. I was sold. I became a powerful leader in Egypt. Who am I?
Joseph, the son of Jacob/Israel.
(Genesis 37, 30-41:41)
Give a 30 second sermon on a random object in the room.
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While the disciples were caught in a storm at sea, what was Jesus doing?
Sleeping
(Matthew 8:23-24)
“Something can be allowed by God without being approved by God.”
Biblical or not?
Biblical
Job 1:11-12 ~ "But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face! (12) And the Lord said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on his person.”..."
James 1:13 ~ "...for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone."
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like..."
"... a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour."
(I Peter 5:8 NKJV)
I once persecuted Christians. Now I am known for spreading the Gospel and writing many letters to the early churches. Who am I?
Paul the Apostle (was called Saul)
(Acts 9, 13:9, 14-18, Romans 1:1)
Freestyle about Jesus for 30 secs.
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What two books in the bible start with "In the beginning..."?
Genesis and John
(Genesis 1:1) (John 1:1)
"God works in mysterious ways."
Biblical or not?
Biblical
1 Corinthians 2:7,11 ~ "But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery...", "...Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God."
Isaiah 55:8-9; Romans 11:33-36
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, ..."
"...baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
(Matthew 28:19 NKJV)
I was there in the beginning. I was with God, and I was God. Through me, all things were made. I came into the world, yet the world did not recognize me. Who am I?
Jesus Christ!!
(John 1:1-3,10)
Explain the Gospels in 30 seconds.
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Example: The Gospel means “Good News”! God loves us, but because we are sinners, we are separated from Him. So, God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for our sins and rose again on the third day. Through God's grace, by faith in Jesus Christ, we can be forgiven and saved!
(John 3:16, Matthew 20:28, Luke 24:5-6, Mark 1:15, Ephesians 2:8-9)