Great Stories
Who put Joseph in Charge of Egypt?
Pharoah
(Genesis 41:41)
I climbed the sycamore tree to see Jesus better. Who am I?
(Luke 19:2-4)
Double for your team if you sing the song
Who would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace?
Jesus
(Isaiah 9:6)
Name two books in the Bible that are named after Women.
Ruth & Esther
How many books are in the Bible?
66
What happened to the vine that made Jonah angry with God?
The vine withered and died
(Jonah 4:5-11)
What group was often together, had everything in common, and gave to all in need?
The believers in the early church.
(Acts 2:44-47)
(Disciples will count)
What did Jesus say is the most important commandment?
Love the Lord your God
(Mark 12:28-31)
Name the two books in the Bible that start with the letter Z.
Zechariah & Zephaniah
How many people were on the ark with the animals?
Eight (8)
Noah and his wife, Noah's 3 sons and their wives (3)
1+1+3+3=8
(Genesis 7:13)
Where were the Ten Commandments kept?
In the Ark of the Covenant
(Exodus 25:10-15 & Joshua 6:6)
After Jesus resurrection, two of his followers were on a road to what city when Jesus joined them?
(Luke 24:13-16)
On a mountainside Jesus taught the disciples about being blessed. What do we call these teachings?
The Beattitudes
(Matthew 5:1-12)
What book of the Bible is known to have a collection of stories and sayings of Practical Wisdom?
Proverbs
To what does the word "Passover" refer in the Old Testament?
God passed over the homes that had blood on the doorposts.
(Exodus 12)
What happened on the earth when Jesus died?
It became dark and the temple curtain was torn.
Extra: There was an earthquake
(Luke 22:44-45)
Who said, "Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God."?
Ruth to Naomi
(Ruth 1:16)
What was the question that Jesus answered in the story of the Good Samaritan?
Who is my neighbor?
(Luke 10:29-37)
Who wrote the most books in the New Testament?
Double points if you can name at least 8 of them.
Paul
(He wrote 13)
Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon
What is the answer to Samson's riddle:
Out of the eater, something to eat;
Out of the strong, something sweet.
Honey from a Lion
(Judges 14)
Name 6 of the 10 Plagues of Egypt.
Blood, Frogs, Gnats, Flies, On Livestock, Boils, Hail, Locusts, Darkness, and Death on the firstborn
(Exodus 7-11)
Who was the man who lost his family and all that he owned, yet never lost his faith in God?
Job
(Job 1:1-22)
What did Jesus first say to his disciples when he appeared to them after his death?
Peace be with you
(John 20:19-21)
Name the 66 books in the Bible
Double if you name them in order
Look in the Glossary of the Bible.
Name the longest Psalm in the Bible.
How many verses does it have?
Psalm 119
176 verses