Psalms Jeopardy Labs

Numbers

100

How many verses does Psalm 23 have?

a) 3

b) 6

c) 9

d) 12

b) 6

200

How many chapters are in BOOK 1 of the Psalter?

a) 26

b) 41

c) 76

d) 150

b) 41

300

How many verses does Psalm 22 have?

a) 5

b) 11

c) 31

d) 195

c) 31

400

Which one is the shortest Psalm in BOOK 1 (5 verses)?

a) Psalm 1

b) Psalm 15

c) Psalm 23

d) Psalm 35

b) Psalm 15

Themes

100

Which Psalm pictures God’s goodness as something following the believer?

a) Psalm 23

b) Psalm 24

c) Psalm 25

d) Psalm 26

a) Psalm 23

200

Which Psalm contrasts the righteous vs. the wicked?

a) Psalm 1

b) Psalm 2

c) Psalm 3

d) Psalm 4

a) Psalm 1

300

In which Psalm does David address forgiveness for transgressions?

a) Psalm 2

b) Psalm 12

c) Psalm 22

d) Psalm 32

d) Psalm 32

400

Which Psalm particularly discusses the majesty of God?

a) Psalm 4

b) Psalm 8

c) Psalm 12

d) Psalm 16

b) Psalm 8

Verses

100

Where does it say ‘The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing’?

a) Psalm 1:23

b) Psalm 12:3

c) Psalm 32:1

d) Psalm 23:1

d) Psalm 23:1

200

In Psalm 1, the one who delights in the Lord is compared with what?

a) A sheep following the shepherd

b) Clay honoring the creator

c) A tree planted by the water

d) Branches connected to the vine

c) A tree planted by the water

300

The Lord is my … and … - whom shall I fear? (Psalm 27:1)

a) Rock and fortress

b) Light and salvation

c) Strength and power

d) Shield and armor 

b) Light and salvation

400

How many strings does the lyre have that Psalm 33 encourages us to make music with for the Lord?

a) 6

b) 8

c) 10

d) 12

c) 10

References

100

Psalm 22 is a highly messianic Psalm. Where does Jesus quote from it? 

a) In the temple

b) In the garden

c) On a boat

d) On the cross

d) On the cross

200

“Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.” (Psalm 8:2) Who quotes this verse in Matthew 21?

a) Jesus

b) Simon Peter

c) Pontius Pilate 

d) Paul

a) Jesus

300

Psalm 2 is one of the most … in the New Testament. 

a) Questioned

b) Quoted 

c) Ignored

d) Edited 

b) Quoted

400

Which Psalm does Peter reference on the Day of Pentecost? (Acts 2)

a) Psalm 23

b) Psalm 33

c) Psalm 16

d) Psalm 1

c) Psalm 16

True or False

100

Psalm 29 talks about the valley of shadows/death.

FALSE (Psalm 23)

200

Psalm 25:4 says: Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths.

TRUE

300

Psalm 18 is the longest Psalm in BOOK 1 by having 50 verses.

TRUE

400

Psalm 22 mentions ravens, lions, and horses.

FALSE (dogs, lions, oxen)