Bible 101
The very first book of the Bible, which begins with the creation of the heavens and the earth.
What is Genesis?
The famous North African nation where Joseph was sold into slavery and where the Israelites were later delivered by Moses.
What is Egypt?
This universal Hebrew greeting means "peace," wholeness, and well-being.
What is Shalom?
Folded corn or flour tortillas filled with meat, beans, or salsa, originating from this North American country.
What is Mexico?
Celebrated globally in spring, this Christian holiday marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
What is Easter (or Resurrection Sunday)?
This shepherd boy defeated the giant Goliath with just a sling and five smooth stones.
Who is David?
The river where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
What is the Jordan River?
This ancient language was used to write almost all of the Old Testament.
What is Hebrew?
Rolled vinegared rice wrapped in seaweed and filled with fish or vegetables, celebrated worldwide from this island nation.
What is Japan? (Sushi)
In many Latin American cultures, a girl's transition into adulthood is celebrated on her 15th birthday with this special party and thanksgiving service.
What is a Quinceañera?
The town where Jesus was born, often called the "City of David.
What is Bethlehem?
The holy city where King Solomon built the first temple and where Jesus was crucified and resurrected.
What is Jerusalem?
The common international language across the Mediterranean during the 1st century, used to write the original New Testament.
What is Greek?
A spiced one-pot rice dish prepared with tomatoes, peppers, and onions, passionately debated across West African nations like Nigeria and Ghana.
What is Jollof Rice?
At Korean and Japanese Christian gatherings, people traditionally take off this item of clothing before entering the home or fellowship space.
What are shoes?
God gave Moses this famous list of ethical and moral laws on Mount Sinai, written on two stone tablets.
What are the Ten Commandments?
The powerful ancient capital of the Roman Empire where the Apostle Paul was imprisoned and wrote several letters.
What is Rome?
An ancient praise word found across biblical songs that literally translates to "Praise the Lord!"
What is Hallelujah? (or Alleluia)
Bread is a staple across the Bible, and this long, crusty French bread loaf is famous globally.
What is a Baguette?
A global Christian practice inspired by Acts 2 where believers share a communal meal together, often called this "pot" dinner in North America.
What is a potluck?
The total number of Gospels in the New Testament that record the life and ministry of Jesus.
What is four? (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
The massive Mesopotamian empire, whose King Nebuchadnezzar captured Jerusalem and took Daniel into exile.
What is Babylon?
The everyday Aramaic word for "father" or "dad" used by Jesus in prayer and mentioned by Paul in Galatians and Romans.
What is Abba?
A spongy sourdough flatbread called injera, eaten communally by scooping up rich stews, comes from this ancient East African nation mentioned in Acts 8.
What is Ethiopia?
In the Philippines, this famous nine-day series of early morning dawn masses leading up to Christmas Day is called Simbang Gabi.
What is the Philippines?