Bible Basics
This is the Sword of the Spirit
The word of God
Which couple died after lying to the Holy Spirit?
Ananias and Sapphira
What Scripture did Jesus quote to Satan during His temptation?
Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. (Matthew 4:4)
This apostle wrote Revelation while exiled on Patmos
John
This tax collector wrote the gospel aimed mainly at Jewish readers carefully connecting Jesus to old testament prophecy
Matthew
The first five books of the Bible are collectively called
The Torah/ Pentateuch
Who is recorded as the longest-living person in the Bible?
Methuselah
Paul used this old testament phrase to explain how believers are made right with God
The just shall live by faith
What is the name of Jesus’ longest recorded teaching?
Sermon on the Mount
This gospel is the shortest and fastest paced, moving quickly from miracle to miracle
Mark
What did Jesus say is the second greatest commandment?
Love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:39)
How many times did God call out to young Samuel in the night?
Four times; 1 Samuel 3:3-10
Which book records the missionary journeys of Paul?
Acts
Which church struggled with divisions and spiritual gifts misuse?
Corinth
This Gospel does NOT include parables
John
How many books are in the Old Testament?
39
Who was the king-priest of Salem who blessed Abraham?
Melchizedek
Complete the scripture that Jesus quoted about Himself to the religious leaders?
"The stone the builders ... "
The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
On the road to which city was Paul converted?
Damascus
This gospel was written by a doctor and gives special attention to women, the poor and the outcast
Luke
What did Jesus say is the greatest commandment?
Love the Lord your God (Matthew 22:37)
Who authorized Jesus’ crucifixion?
Pontius Pilate
This warning tells believers not to test God unnecessarily
You shall not tempt the Lord your God (Matt 4:7)
This servant of God wrote the first book of the Bible
Moses
These 3 gospels are called the synoptic gospels because of their similar stories and structure
Matthew, Mark & Luke