BIBLE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
What are the first five books of the Bible collectively called?
The Pentateuch
What was the name of Moses’ older brother who served as the first high priest of Israel?
Aaron
Who was the Roman governor who questioned Jesus before His crucifixion?
Pontius Pilate
What was the first miracle of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of John?
Turning water into wine
Which apostle was formerly a tax collector?
Matthew
Which two books of the Bible are named after women?
Ruth and Esther
Which woman became the mother of Samuel after praying earnestly to God for a child?
Hannah
Who was the first Christian martyr recorded in the Book of Acts?
Stephen
How many days did Jesus fast in the wilderness before being tempted by Satan?
40 days
Which two apostles were known as the “Sons of Thunder”?
James and John
Which book of the Bible contains the story of the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls?
Nehemiah
Which prophet confronted King David after his sin with Bathsheba?
Nathan
Which tax collector climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus?
Zacchaeus
Which two Old Testament figures appeared with Jesus during His Transfiguration?
Moses and Elijah
Which apostle is known for initially doubting Jesus' resurrection until he saw Jesus for himself?
Thomas
Which book is known for containing many songs and prayers and has 150 chapters?
Psalms
Which judge defeated the Midianites with an army reduced to only 300 men?
Gideon
Who was the man who helped carry Jesus' cross?
Simon of Cyrene
What was the name of the garden where Jesus prayed before His arrest?
Gethsemane
Which apostle cut off the ear of the high priest's servant during Jesus' arrest?
Peter
Which is the only Old Testament book that does not explicitly mention God by name?
Esther
Which Old Testament prophet was taken to heaven in a whirlwind, with his successor Elisha witnessing the event?
Elijah
Who was the young man who fell from a window while Paul was preaching and was later restored to life?
Eutychus
Which Gospel contains Jesus' seven “I AM” statements, including “I am the Good Shepherd” and “I am the Bread of Life”?
John
Who was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot among the twelve apostles?
Matthias