Bible Verses
Philippians 4:6-7 says, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with __________ let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
thanksgiving
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Surprise July 4th Question:
Which city hosted the first official Independence Day celebration on July 4, 1777?
Philadelphia
According to the ten commandments, what is the fifth commandment?
Honour our father and our mother
Surprise July 4th Question:
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest has happened on each Independence Day since 1972. Where does the competition take place?
Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, at the original Nathan's Famous restaurant on Surf and Stillwell Avenues
Where was Jesus when He said, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?"
The Cross or Golgotha or Calvary or the Place of the Skull
Swap points
What place did God deliver Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
Fiery furnace
Swap points
What was the relationship of Mary (mother of Jesus) to Elizabeth?
Cousins
Luke 1:36
Which one of Jesus’ disciples was also known as “Levi”?
Matthew
swap points
What is the last word in the Bible?
“Amen”
Revelation 22:21
What did Jesus say to Simon Peter and Andrew when they were casting a net into the lake?
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”
Mark 1:17
Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by works is what??
Dead
How old was Joseph when his brothers sold him into slavery?
17
Genesis 37:2
What city did Jesus perform His first miracle?
Cana
minus points if wrong
What is the first prophecy mentioned in the Bible?
The victory over Satan through the seed of the woman
“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”Genesis 3:15
Who was the mother of Ishmael?
Hagar
Who was the youngest son of Jacob?
Benjamin
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2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a ___ _______
New Creation
Minus points if wrong
The Parable of the Sower is found in which Gospels?
A) Luke & John B) Mark & Luke C) Matthew, Mark, & Luke
C) Matthew, Mark, & Luke
Triple points!
What book in the Bible prophesied hundreds of years in advance that Jesus would be betrayed by pieces of silver?
Zechariah (11:12-13)
How many locks of hair did Samson have?
7 locks of hair
double points!
What city did Daniel serve King Nebuchadnezzar?
Babylon
As a shepherd, David protected his flock from two dangerous animals. Which ones?
bear and lion
Who was married to Aquila?
Priscilla
triple points
Who took Judas’s place among the twelve?
Matthias
Minus points if wrong
Surprise July 4th Question:
Who ruled England when the Colonies established independence?
King George III
In Exodus, God brought the ten plagues onto Egypt.
Name three out of the ten plagues.
Water turning into Blood, Frogs, Lice (Gnats), Flies, Livestock Pestilence, Boils, Hail, Locusts, Darkness, Death of the Firstborn
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What is the shortest book in the New Testament?
2 John
Triple points!
In Joseph's dream, how many stars bowed down to him?
11 stars
Surprise July 4th Trivia:
Which US President was born on the 4th of July?
Calvin Coolidge (July 4, 1872)
What was inside the Ark of the Covenant?
From Hebrews 9:4b (the second part of the verse): “This ark contained the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.”
double points
Which feast of the Jews was instituted by Esther?
Purim
Esther 9:26, 29
Who was the oldest man in the Bible?
Methuselah
triple points
In Matthew 5:3-10, Jesus says these people are blessed...
Name two of the eight people Jesus says that are blessed.
1) poor in the spirit, 2) those who mourn, 3) the meek, 4) those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, 5) the merciful, 6) who are pure in heart, 7) the peacemakers, and 8) those who are persecuted because of righteousness
Surprise July 4th Question:
Which two presidents of the United States died on July 4th of the same year?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826. This was also the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which they both signed.
In the Bible, there are people whose name was changed...
Name 3 and say both of their names.
Who are 1) Abram to Abraham, 2) Sarai to Sarah, 3) Jacob to Israel, 4) Joseph to Zaphnath-Paaneah, 5) Daniel to Belteshazzar, 6) Hananiah to Shadrach, 7) Mishael to Meshach, 8) Azariah to Abednego, 9) Gideon to Jerub-Baal, 10) Naomi to Mara, 11) Solomon to Jedidiah, 12) Saul to Paul, 13) Hosea to Joshua, 14) Mattaniah to Zedekiah, and 15) Simon to Peter
How many men did Gideon take with him to battle?
300 men
Steal points
In which city did Abraham originally live before moving to Canaan?
Ur
Genesis 11:31
What was the name of the city founded by Cain after he left God's presence?
A) Sodom
B) Gomorrah
C) Enoch
D) Canaan
C) Enoch
After leaving God's presence, Cain built a city and named it after his first son: Enoch. Genesis 4:16-17
Who persuaded Delilah to betray Samson?
A) Mother and father
B) Benjamites
C) Lords of the Philistines
D) Leaders of Assyria
C) Lords of the Philistines
Judges 16:5
What was the name of a young man Paul brought back to life?
Eutychus