Old Testament
What two trees are specifically named in the Bible is being planted in the garden of Eden?
The tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:9)
Name the father of John the Baptist?
Zachariah (Luke 1:5)
Who has been by a poisonous snake but suffered no effect?
Paul (Act 28:3-5)
How many hours was Jesus on the cross?
6 (Mark 15:25)
What land was Abram called out of?
Ur of Chaldea (Genesis 15:7)
From what direction did the star shine which the wisemen followed?
East (Matthew 2:2)
What was Abraham’s name before God changed it?
Abram (Gen 17:1-5)
On the road to which city did Jesus meet the two men after his resurrection?
Emmaus (Luke 24:13-15)
Who arranged the stoning of Naboth?
Jezebel (1 King 19:12-17)
How old was Joshua when he died?
110 (Joshua 24:29)
Where did the Israelite's settle in egypt?
Land of Goshen (Genesis 46:28-29)
In which book does Paul discuss speaking in tongues?
1st Corinthians (1 Corinthians 14:4-6)
Of which sons of Noah was Abraham descendent of?
Shem (Genesis 11:10-26)
What was Jesus’ answer when his disciples asked why a man had been born blind?
So that God’s work could be shown in his life (John 9:3)
Who succeeded Aaron as the high priest of the Israelites?
Eleazar (Numbers 25:28)
How many brothers did David have?
7 (1 Samuel 16:10-11)
What is the name of the valley where David unalived Goliath?
Valley of Elah (1 Samuel 17:2)
How many proverbs did Solomon originate according to the first kings?
3000 (1 Kings 4:32)
Which of the ten plagues brought upon Egypt by Moses was the plague of lice?
3rd (Exodus 8:18)
Which prophet foretold the massacre of Bethlehem babies?
Jeremiah (Jeremiah 31:15)
Who gave the first kiss in the Bible?
Jacob (Genesis 27:27)
How many years did Eli lead Israel?
40 years (1 Samuel 4:18)
What name did Jacob give the land the he saw the ladder/stairs from heaven?
Bethel (Genesis 35:1)
Who describes wine that it bites like a serpent and stings like an adder?
Solomon (Proverbs 23:31-32)
For what sin was the first Israelite stoned during Moses’ leadership in the wilderness?
Breaking the Sabbath (Numbers 15:32-36)
What does Paul say is the last enemy that shall be destroyed?
Death (1 Corinthians 15:26)
Name the great-grandmother of David.
Ruth (Matthew 1:5-7)
How old was Issac when he died?
180 (Genesis 35:28)
Where did Jesus begin his ministry?
Capernaum (Matthew 4:13-17)
What two books of the Bible record a vision of a rider upon a red Horse?
Revelation and Zechariah (Revelation 6:4, Zechariah 1:8)
How did the Israelites decide the division of the land of Canaan among their tribes?
By casting lots (Numbers 26:53-56)
Who deserted Paul and Barnabas at Pamphylia?
John or Mark (Acts 15:38)
What was the name of the young girl who looked after king David when he was old?
Abishag (1 King 1:3)
How many years was Jehoiachin of Judah kept prisoner in Babylon?
37 years (Jeremiah 52:31)
Name the 12 tribes of Israel. 50 points per tribe named.
Reuben, Simeon, Judah, Levi, Dan, Benjamin, Zebulun, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Ephraim, Manasseh
What act prompted the writing of Psalm 51, a prayer for mercy?
David's adultery with Bathsheba (Psalm 51)
What do rabbits and camels have in common in the Bible?
They were forbidden food for the Jews under the OT law (Lev 11:46)
State three places or occasions where Myrrh was bestowed upon Jesus?
The stable, the cross, and the tomb
Matthew 2:11, Mark 15:22-23, John 19:38-40
What is an alternate name for Dorcas?
Tabitha (Acts 9:36)
How many angels sing praise to the lamb in Revelations 5? (minimum)
100 million (Revelations 5:11)
Name the 7 churches in Revelations. 100 point per church answer.
Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea (Revelations 2-3
In a chapter of Proverbs, what does Solomon name as the two rewards of keeping God’s Commandments in your heart?
Long life, and peace (Proverbs 3:1-2)