Bible Verses
What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
John 11:35 "Jesus wept."
In the beginning, God created what? (Genesis 1:1)
the heavens and the earth
Name the 4 Gospels.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
How many fruits of the Spirit are mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23?
9
This land was referred to as the land "flowing with milk and honey".
Canaan
How does the scriptures describe the coat that Joseph received from his father?
A Coat of Many Colors
His wife seduced Joseph which got him sent to prison.
Potiphar's Wife
Who was the youngest son of Jesse, anointed as king of Israel? (1 Samuel 16:13)
What verse is this?
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 6:23
What happened to Jonah after he was thrown overboard?
He was swallowed by a big fish.
How many books are there in the new testament?
27 Books
How many days and nights did Jesus fast?
40 days and 40 nights
Name the land in which God confused the languages of the people and scattered them across the earth.
Babel
Jesus fed a crowd of over 5000 with this. (Matthew 14:17-20)
two fish and five loaves of bread
Who was the woman who betrayed Samson?
Delilah
Who was the prophet taken to heaven in a chariot of fire? (2 Kings 2:11)
Elijah
What verse is this? "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."
Romans 8:28
The rain was upon the earth for this long after Noah built the ark. (Genesis 7:12)
40 days and 40 nights
What is the longest book in the Bible?
Jeremiah
How many sheep was lost in the parable of the lost sheep?
1
In what river was Jesus baptized?
Jordan
What did David use to knock down Goliath? (1 Samuel 17:49-50)
a sling and a stone
Who was the Moabite woman who became the great-grandmother of King David?
Ruth
Who was the man who interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar’s dreams?
Daniel
What verse is this? “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
Matthew 6:33
How did the Israelites destroy the city of Jericho?
They marched around the city 7 times.
What was the book that Jeremiah wrote when he was suffering?
Lamentations
"And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with ____ seals." (Revelation 5:1)
How many were the seals?
Seven
Where did Jesus walk on water?
Sea of Galilee
What kind of tree did Zacchaeus climb to see Jesus?
Sycamore Tree
Who was the woman who hid the Israelite spies in Jericho?
Rahab
Who was Paul’s young protégé and recipient of two New Testament letters?
Timothy
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ________. (Galatians 5:22)
faithfulness
What did Jesus do to Lazarus in John 11:43-44?
He raised him from the dead.
What was most likely the first book written in the Old Testament?
The Book of Job
How many years did the Israelites wander in the wilderness?
40 Years
In what land did Jesus preach during the first year of His teaching?
Judea
What was the Israelites' diet in the wilderness in the morning and in the evening?
Manna and Quail
Who was the female judge of Israel known for her wisdom and courage?
Deborah
Who was the man struck dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant to steady it? (2 Samuel 6:6-7)
Uzzah
But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their _____. (Isaiah 40:31)
strength
What is another name for the 400 silent years?
Intertestamental Period
Name the 2 books that King Solomon authored.
Song of Songs and Ecclesiastes
How many plagues did God send to Egypt?
10 Plagues
This is where the 10 Commandments were given. (Exodus 31:18)
Mount Sinai
How many stones did David pick up from a brook when he prepared to face Goliath?
5 Stones
Who was the wife of Moses?
Zipporah
Who was the Apostle who replaced Judas?
Matthias
"And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh." (Genesis 37:19)
Who is the dreamer in this verse?
Joseph
What happened to the sun during the Israelites' battle against the Amorites in Gibeon? (Joshua 10:12–14)
The sun stopped in the middle of the sky.
What book is often called the "mini Bible"?
Isaiah
Approximately how many years has it been since Jesus died?
Roughly 1988-2024
Where was the mountain that God sent Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac?
Mount Moriah
When a certain Mary poured expensive perfume on Jesus' feet, what did she use to wipe it? (John 12:3)
Her Hair
Who was the wife of Elkanah and the mother of Samuel?
Hannah
He is known as the "weeping prophet".
Jeremiah
Do not forget to show hospitality to ____, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. (Hebrews 13:2)
strangers
What was Jesus' greatest sacrifice?
Himself during the crucifixion.
What book do we call the "Annals of the Kings"?
Chronicles
How many letters are in the longest name in the Bible?
Maher-shalal-hash-baz (18 Letters)
Where was Moses buried? (Deuteronomy 34:5-8)
Land of Moab
What did the Israelites/Jews wrap around their hands, arms, and foreheads? (Deuteronomy 6:8)
Phylacteries
Who were the two wives of Lamech?
Adah and Zilah
Who was the father of the apostles James and John, often mentioned by his occupation? (Matthew 4:21)
Zebedee
"Do not ____, or you too will be ____." (Matthew 7:1)
judge; judged
What type of baptism did Jesus baptise?
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
What was the book that John wrote in his exile to Patmos?
Revelation
How many major prophets are there in the Old Testament?
12
There is a land in the east fo Judah where Job lived. Can you name this Biblical place? (Job 1:1-3)
Uz
What is the sign of God's covenant that he did with Noah after the flood?
The Rainbow
Who was the most evil queen of Israel?
Jezebel
Who was the priest who raised Samuel in the house of the Lord? (1 Samuel 1:24-25; 1 Samuel 3:1)
Eli
What verse is this? “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Psalm 119:105
During the Exodus, God lead the Israelites by a pillar of ____ by day and a pillar of ____ by night.
cloud; fire
What is the name of the five scriptures that Moses wrote that the Israelites referred to as "the law"?
The Torah/The Pentateuch
How many people in the Bible did not experience death?
2 (Enoch and Elijah)
Where did the Israelites live in Egypt?
Goshen
Where did Jesus send Peter to get their tax money from? (Matthew 17:25-27)
Who was the queen who visited Solomon to test his wisdom?
Queen of Sheba
Who was the first martyr in the New Testament?
Stephen