Famous Bible stories
Who does David defeat and with what
Goliath with sling shot and stone
Who is the patriarch who made a covenant with God, commonly referred to as the father of many nations?
Abraham
Which book in the New Testament documents the missionary travels and letters of the Apostle Paul?
The Acts of the Apostles
In the account of Jesus walking on water, which disciple initially attempts to walk on the water with Jesus but begins to sink?
Peter
In the parable of the rich man, what was the name of the poor beggar who lay at the rich man's gate, longing to eat the scraps that fell from his table?
Lazarus
The floodwaters cover the earth for how many days and nights
This prophet, known for his dramatic confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, is mentioned in the First and Second Books of Kings.
Elijah
What is the renowned speech in the Gospel of Matthew that contains teachings like the Beatitudes?
The Sermon on the Mount
At the wedding in Cana, what specific instruction did Jesus give to the servants regarding the six stone water jars?
Jesus instructed the servants to fill the six stone water jars with water, and then to draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.
In the parable of the ten virgins, what specific item did the wise virgins bring with them as they awaited the arrival of the bridegroom?
"extra oil" for their lamps.
What was Joseph dream for the king and the interpretation
Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dream, which involved seven fat cows being devoured by seven lean cows, and seven healthy ears of grain being consumed by seven thin and scorched ears of grain. He explained that the dream foretold seven years of plenty followed by seven years of severe famine.
This woman, described as a wise and beautiful widow, caught the eye of King Solomon and became his wife, but her influence led him astray from worshipping the one true God.
In the Book of Psalms, what is the number of the Psalm that begins with the famous line, "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing"?
Psalm 23.
According to the account in the Gospel of John, what action did Jesus perform before healing the blind man, and what did he use to do it?
Jesus spat on the ground, made mud with the saliva, and then applied the mud to the blind man's eyes. After this, He instructed the man to go and wash in the Pool of Siloam. (John 9:6-7, NIV).
According to the parable of the talents, how many talents were given to each of the two servants who invested wisely by trading and doubling their master's money?
Five Talents
Give 8 plagues that was put on Egypt
Water Turned to Blood: The water in the Nile River and all water sources in Egypt turned into blood, making it undrinkable and causing death to fish and other aquatic life.
Frogs: Egypt was overrun with frogs, which emerged from the Nile River and infested the land, invading houses and even beds.
Gnats or Lice: Swarms of gnats or lice infested the land, irritating humans and animals alike.
Flies or Swarms of Insects: Egypt was plagued by swarms of various flying insects, causing devastation to crops and making life unbearable.
Livestock Disease: A deadly pestilence struck the livestock of Egypt, killing cattle, sheep, and other animals belonging to the Egyptians.
Boils: Painful boils or sores broke out on the skin of the Egyptians and their animals, causing widespread suffering and discomfort.
Hail and Fire: Egypt was struck by a severe hailstorm accompanied by lightning and fire, which destroyed crops, trees, and anything left outdoors.
Locusts: Swarms of locusts descended upon Egypt, devouring whatever crops remained after the hailstorm, causing widespread famine.
Darkness: A thick darkness covered the land of Egypt for three days, so dense that it could be felt, plunging the nation into chaos and fear.
Death of the Firstborn: The most devastating plague, where the firstborn sons of the Egyptians, both human and animal, were struck dead by the angel of death, sparing only those households marked with the blood of a lamb on their doorposts.
This woman, often described as "wise as Solomon," ruled as queen in her own right over the Kingdom of Sheba and visited King Solomon to test his wisdom.
Queen Sheba
In the Book of Esther, what specific action does Esther take to approach the king without being summoned, risking her life according to Persian law?
Esther puts on her royal robes and stands in the inner court of the palace, awaiting the king's attention (Esther 5:1-2).
In the miracle of the Feeding of the 5,000, who among the disciples doubted that they could feed the large crowd with so little food?
Phillip
In the parable of the seed sower which type of soil is Jesus referring to: refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful.
Thorns, Thorny grounds, Thorny soil
Summarize the story of Jonah and the whale and what he does after he is freed
In the story of Jonah, the prophet initially refuses to obey God's command to preach to the people of Nineveh. Attempting to flee from God's presence, Jonah is swallowed by a great fish. After repenting in the belly of the fish, Jonah delivers God's message to the people of Nineveh, who repent and are spared from destruction.
Who is the Cushite or Ethiopian mentioned in the Bible, who served as a trusted advisor to King David but is often overlooked in comparison to other biblical figures?
Ahimelech
In the Book of Revelation, what specific event marks the beginning of the thousand-year reign of Christ, according to Revelation chapter 20?
The binding of Satan for a thousand years (Revelation 20:1-3).
Before raising Lazarus from the dead, what conversation does Jesus have with Martha, the sister of Lazarus, regarding her belief in him as the resurrection and the life?
"I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?" (John 11:25-26, NIV).
In the parable of the wedding feast/ banquet, what was the reason given by the master of the house for excluding one of the guests who arrived without wedding clothes and what does it signify
he was "not dressed properly."; he was not ready for complete commitment to Jesus.