In what city was Jesus born?

Bethlehem

How many books are in the New Testament? 27

What type of insect did John the Baptist eat in the desert? Locusts

Who were the first apostles called to follow Jesus? Peter and Andrew

How many people did Jesus feed with five loaves of bread and two fish? about 5000 men

After Jesus was arrested, which apostle disowned him three times? Peter

Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented at the Temple as a baby? Simeon

Who asked Pilate for Jesus’ body after the crucifixion? Joseph of Arimathea

Paul was shipwrecked on what island? Malta

What is the shortest book in the New Testament? 2 John

Who is the author of the Book of Revelation? John

Matthew was a _________. Tax collector

To what city was Saul traveling when he encountered a great and blinding light? Damascus

Who was the first person to come upon the injured man in the parable of the Good Samaritan? Priest

Finish this verse. “In every battle you will need faith as your ______ to stop the fiery arrows aimed at
you by Satan.” Shield

Whose example does Paul say Christians should follow in Chapter 5 of Ephesians? Christ’s

After Jesus fed 5,000+ people with two fish and five loaves of bread, how many baskets were left
over? 12

What does Paul say may “abound more and more in knowledge and in all judgment?”

What tribe is Paul from? Benjamin

According to the Beatitudes who will be filled? Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

What does Simon Peter do for a living before he becomes an apostle? He was a fisherman.

In the Gospel of Mark, how does the Virgin Mary learn of her pregnancy? From the angel Gabriel
Who is Stephen in Acts of the Apostles? The first Christian martyr

According to the Gospel of Matthew, who visits Jesus at his birth and where does this meeting take
place? The three wise men, in a stable

By what name is Paul of Tarsus known before he begins his missionary activity? Saul

According to Paul’s formulation in 1 Corinthians, which is the greatest of the imperishable

qualities? Love

Who is the high priest of Jerusalem who put Jesus on trial? Caiaphas

In the Gospel According to John, which of the apostles doubts Jesus’s resurrection until he sees Jesus
with his own eyes? Thomas

According to the Gospel of Matthew, where does Jesus’s first public sermon take place? On the
mount

In the Gospel of John, for whom does Mary Magdalene mistake Jesus in his first resurrection
appearance? Mary Magdalene

How does Judas signal Jesus’s identity to the Roman officials? He kisses him.

Who murders John the Baptist? Herod Antipas

When Christians observe Palm Sunday, what biblical narrative are they celebrating? Jesus’s entry into
Jerusalem before his death

According to the Gospels, what is the unique literary genre Jesus employs to preach his message? The
parable

Which Gospel is most concerned with the mystery and identity of the person of Jesus? John

Who baptizes Jesus? John the Baptizer

Who takes Jesus’s body off the cross? Joseph of Arimathea

Who is the first apostle to deny Jesus? Peter

Which Gospel is written by a doctor? Luke

How many apostles did Jesus have? 12

What is the name of the disciple who betrayed Jesus? Judas Iscariot
How did Jesus die? He was crucified.

Who gave Jesus gifts when he was born? The wise men

With what did Jesus feed 5000 people? Loaves and fishes

Who are the religious leaders who continually tried to trap Jesus with their questions? Pharisees

What is the name of Jesus’ mother? Mary

What did Jesus do for Lazarus? Raised him from the dead

What job did Jesus’ earthly father, Joseph, do? Carpenter

Who wrote many of the letters to churches in the New Testament? Paul

What is the collective name of the stories Jesus told? Parables

Who wanted to kill Jesus when he was a baby? Herod

What did Simon Peter do for a living? He was a fisherman.

What happened to Jesus after the resurrection? He ascended into heaven.

What did the Holy Spirit look like when the disciples received it? Tongues of fire

Who went on missionary journeys to preach to the Gentiles? Paul

How did Paul escape from Damascus? In a basket down the city wall

What is the last book of the New Testament? Revelation

On what day of Creation did God create man? Sixth Day

What was the name of Adam’s third son? Seth

What was the first of the Ten Commandments? You shall have no other gods before me

At the time of the census conducted by Moses in the first chapter of Numbers, which of the twelve
tribes of Israel was the smallest? Manasseh

Who was the mother of Samuel? Hannah

What kind of bird brought Elijah food while he hid in the Kerith Ravine, east of Jordan? Ravens

Which of the following is NOT a book of the Old Testament? Enoch

What is the last word in the Old Testament? Curse

How many books are there in the Old Testament? 39

In what language was the Old Testament written? Hebrew

What relation was Jacob to Abraham? Grandson

How many sons did Jacob (Israel) have? 12 – They formed the basis for the tribes of Israel.

From which country did Moses help the Israelites escape from their lives of slavery? Egypt

Which tribe of Israel looked after the religious aspects of life? Levi

On which day of the year could the High Priest enter the Holiest Place, the inner most part of the
temple where the covenant box was kept? Day of Atonement

Which of the following was not a judge? Laban

Israel split into two kingdoms after the reign of King Solomon, with Israel in the north, but what was
the name of the southern kingdom? Judah

Who was king of the southern kingdom when the northern kingdom of Israel fell to Assyria? Hezekiah

The southern kingdom eventually fell also, but to which great power? Babylon

After the exile, the Israelites returned and started to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem, but which other
prophet along with Zechariah was sent to encourage the completion of the partly built temple?
Haggai

One title of God is El Shaddai, which means what? Almighty God

Which king had the longest reign over the Kingdom of Israel? Jeroboam II

What does Israel mean? Prevails with God

In which prophecy do we read about the valley of dry bones? Ezekiel

Which one of these books is not classed as a book of history? Psalms

Which of these Old Testament prophets lived during the reign of King Josiah? Jeremiah

How were sins forgiven in the Old Testament? Animal sacrifice

How many ‘minor prophets’ are there? 12

What is the name commonly given to the first five books of the Old Testament? Pentateuch

Who wrote the first five books of the Old Testament? Moses

What time period does the Old Testament cover? The beginning of man to the time of the Messiah

From which part of Adam’s body did God create Eve? Rib

What was the first bird that Noah let out of the ark? Raven

What was the name of Abraham’s nephew? Lot

What did God ask Abraham to sacrifice to him on Mount Moriah? His only son

What did Rachel steal from her father, Laban, when she left home with her husband Jacob? Laban’s
household gods

What was the name of Joseph’s youngest brother? Benjamin

When Joseph was in prison, whose dream did he correctly interpret to mean he would be restored to
his job? Butler

In what was baby Moses hidden? An ark of bulrushes

What was the first plague the Lord sent on Egypt? Water turned into blood

On what mountain did Moses receive the law from God? Mount Sinai

What was the ‘tabernacle’ for? To worship God in

How did Rahab let the invading Israelites identify her house? She tied a red cord in the window

What weapons did Gideon use to defeat the Midianites? Trumpets, pitchers, and lamps

Which judge was betrayed to the Philistines by a woman? Samson

Who did Samuel anoint as the first King of Israel? Saul

How did David defeat Goliath? He threw a stone from his sling
How did Uriah die? David had him placed in the most dangerous spot in the battle.

What was Cain’s punishment for the murder of Abel? He was banned from his occupation and made a
restless wanderer on the earth.

What was the secret of Samson’s great strength? He would lose his strength if his hair were cut.

What did Joseph’s brothers do to Joseph? They sold him into slavery.

Who was Moses’ successor after his death? Joshua

What was the name of David’s father? Jesse

Which prophet secretly anointed David as king? Samuel

How did the Jewish prophet Daniel end up in Babylon? He was taken captive in a raid by the
Babylonian army.

Why does Cain kill his brother Abel? Because God is more pleased by Abel’s sacrifice than by Cain’s.

How does Jacob steal his brother, Esau’s, inheritance rights? By tricking his father with the help of his
mother

From which catastrophe does Joseph save Egypt? Famine

How does God first appear to Moses? As a burning bush

What object that God gives Moses allows him to perform signs and wonders? A wooden staff

How does God feed the Israelites in the desert? By a strange bread-like substance from heaven

Why does Moses break the stone tablets inscribed with God’s commandments at Mount
Sinai? Because the people are worshipping a golden idol

Why does God curse the Israelites to wander the desert for forty years before entering the Promised
Land? Because the Israelites vote down Moses as their leader

What do Moses and Joshua forbid the Israelites to do in the Promised Land? Intermarry with the
native inhabitants

Who betrays Samson to the Philistines? Delilah

Why does the prophet Nathan rebuke David? David commits adultery with Bathsheba.
What does David bring to Jerusalem to bless the religious city? The Ark of the Covenant

How does Absalom flaunt his brief overthrow of David’s throne? By sleeping with David’s concubines
in public

What event triggers the division of Israel into two kingdoms? Rehoboam wants the tribe of Judah to
secede from the twelve tribes.

Who is Elisha? Elijah’s apprentice and successor

What do the deaths of King Ahab and his wife Jezebel have in common? Dogs eat the blood of their
dead bodies.

Which Jewish festival results from the events in Esther? Purim

Which of the following is not one of Israel’s judges? Jephthah

What does King Solomon do in Israel? He builds a grand temple in Jerusalem.

What is one of the main criteria in Leviticus for living in the Israelite camp? To be ceremonially clean

Why does God reprimand Job? Because Job heeds the advice of his friends

What did King Solomon ask for from God? Wisdom

Who wrote this line “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want”? King David

What does “Eve” mean? “mother of all living”

Who married Abraham? Sarah

Looking for a wife for Isaac, Abraham’s servant found: Rebekah

Jacob agreed to work 7 years for the hand of: Rachel

This woman promised the Lord that if He would bless her with a son, she would dedicate the boy to
Him. She later bore Samuel. Hannah

Who was David’s original wife? Michal

This woman remained with her mother-in-law, Naomi, after Naomi’s husband and sons died. Ruth

This woman rumored that Joseph tried to commit adultery with her. Potiphar’s wife

This harlot housed spies sent by Joshua to take the city of Jericho. Rahab
This woman married Moses. Zipporah

After David looked upon her lustfully, he had an affair with this woman that ultimately led to the
death of her original
husband. Bathsheba

This woman tempted Samson to reveal the secret to his massive strength, which she used to betray
him to the Philistines. Delilah

This brave Israelite woman became queen of Persia and used her influence to protect her people, the
Jews. Esther

This woman was given to Jacob as a wife deceitfully before he could marry her younger sister, who he
loved. Leah

The prophet Hosea was commanded to marry this woman, though she was a harlot. Gomer

This Egyptian woman was Sarah’s handmaiden, and bore Ishmael through Abraham. Hagar

This wicked queen wanted to kill the prophet Elijah. Jezebel

This woman gave birth to Moses. Jochebed

This woman was turned into a pillar of salt because she looked back as Sodom and Gomorrah were
being destroyed.
Lot’s wife

This woman was Ruth’s sister-in-law. Orpah

What was the first thing that God created? Light

Which day did God create plants? Third

What was the boat Noah built called? An ark

How many of each type of animal did Noah have on the ark? Two

What is the symbol of God’s promise to Noah? The rainbow

Who received the 10 commandments from God? Moses

What are we told to do in the fifth commandment? Honor your father and mother

What was the name of Moses’ brother? Aaron

What food do we ask God to give us in the Lord’s Prayer? Bread

People look on the outward appearance, but what does God look on? The heart

His father gave him a coat of many colors. Joseph

Who was thrown into a lions’ den by King Darius? This person prayed to God three times a day. Daniel

This young boy defeated a giant. David

This prophet was swallowed by a fish. Jonah

What animal was often used for transportation in the Bible? Camel or donkey

Who was the Son of God? Jesus

What was the name of Jesus’ mother? Mary

What did Jesus’ father do for a job? Carpenter

Jesus told a parable about a prodigal _____. Son

What is the shortest verse in the Bible? Jesus wept

How many disciples or apostles did Jesus have? Twelve

Which of the apostles betrayed Jesus? Judas

What is another name for the Sermon on the Mount? The beatitudes

What did Jesus feed to 5,000 people? Five loaves of bread and two small fish

What was the name of the Sea where Jesus calmed a storm? The Sea of Galilee

Which brave young boy had a fight with a giant called Goliath?
Who did God give the job of building a massive boat called an ark?
What was the name of the lady who was married to the strongest man?
Who got swallowed by a whale?
Which man and woman lived in the Garden of Eden?
Who was thrown into a den of lions by an evil King?
Can you name a set of twin boys?
Who was known as the Wise King?
Who was Joseph’s younger brother?
Where was Moses born? (An extra point for naming the nearby river!)
What “job” did David have as a boy?
Who was David’s best friend?
What was the meaning of the rainbow in the sky?
Which is the first book of The Bible?
What instrument did David play? (An extra point for naming the King he played for!)
Which book of The Bible is full of wise sayings? For example, “a wise son makes his father glad, but a
foolish son is a grief to his mother.”
Who was given The Ten Commandments from God at the top of a mountain?
Who killed his brother?
Who made a bronze snake?
What did God create on the first day of creation?
Answers
David
Noah
Delilah (married to Samson)
Jonah
Adam and Eve
Daniel
Jacob and Esau
Solomon
Benjamin
Egypt (The river Nile)

Jonathan
God’s promise to not flood the earth ever again.
Genesis
Harp (King Saul)
Proverbs
Moses
Cain (killed Abel)
Moses
Light (night and day)

What is the common name given to the first four books of the New Testament?
Who wrote most of the books in the New Testament?
Who wrote the Acts of the Apostles?
Which book comes last in the New Testament?
What does the word gospel mean?
Who was the king of Judea at the time of Jesus’ birth?
Which gospel records the fewest of the miracles performed by Jesus?
In what water was Jesus baptized?
What miracle did Jesus perform at the marriage in Cana?
Who was the tax collector that climbed up a tree so he could see Jesus?
Which two Old Testament characters appeared with Jesus at the transfiguration?
How did Jesus reveal the one who would betray him?
Where was Jesus crucified?
For how many days did Jesus appear to his disciples after his resurrection?
Who went with Paul on his first missionary journey?
Paul and Silas were imprisoned during the second missionary journey, but in what city did this
happen?
During Paul’s third missionary journey, roughly for how long did he minister in the school of Tyrannus
at Ephesus?
On what island was Paul shipwrecked as he made his way to Rome?
How many churches of Asia Minor were there?
On what island was John when he was given the vision of Revelation?
In the New Jerusalem described in Revelation, what are the twelve gates made from?
Where was Jesus born?
Why did Joseph take Mary and Baby Jesus to Egypt?
Where did Jesus grow up after returning from Egypt?
What was Jesus’ first miracle?
As Jesus and His disciples were crossing the Sea of Galilee in a boat, a big storm arose. Jesus rebuked
the wind and waves and the storm disappeared. What was Jesus doing when the storm arose?
Jesus miraculously broke just a few loaves of bread and fishes and fed 5000 men, along with women
and children. How many loaves and fishes did he start with?
How did Judas identify Jesus as the one to be arrested?
On Good Friday, Jesus was brought before Pontius Pilate for trial. Why did Pontius Pilate condemn
Jesus to death?
What language was most of the New Testament originally written in?
What is the last book of the New Testament?
In which Gospel did Jesus say and quote: “Everything is possible for one who believes.”?
What is John the baptizer’s father’s name?
Who wrote Acts of Apostles?
What is the first book of the New Testament?
What was the name of first Christian who was stoned to death?
For how many days and night was Jesus fasted?
Which wood has been used by Noah to build the ark?
Answers:
The Gospels
Paul
Luke
Revelation
Good news
Herod the Great
Matthew
River Jordan
Turning water into wine
Zacchaeus
Elijah and Moses
Dipped a piece of bread and passed it to him
Golgotha
40
Barnabas
Philippi
2 years
Malta
Seven
Patmos
Pearl
Bethlehem
To escape from King Herod, who wanted to kill Jesus
Nazareth
Turning water into wine
Sleeping
5 loaves and 2 fishes
He kissed Jesus.
The chief priests had persuaded the crowd to demand his execution.
Greek
Revelation
Mark
Zacharias
Luke
Mathew
Stephen
40
Gopher

How many apostles did Jesus have?

Which book tells about the visit of the Wise men to baby Jesus?
Who wrote the book of Acts?
How many Gospel books are there?
Who wrote the book of Revelation?
Who said, “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand”?
How many times did Peter deny Jesus?
Who was shipwrecked in the New Testament?
Which New Testament book tells about Paul’s conversion?
Where did Jesus grow up?
Where was Paul when he went blind?
How many wise and foolish girls were in Jesus’ story?
Who wrote the most books in the New Testament?
Name one book that tells of Jesus’ birth?
Who was the governor who tried Jesus?
How many loaves of bread did Jesus use to feed five thousand?
Who said, “Peace, be still”?
Who said, “He is not here; for He is risen”?
Who betrayed Jesus?
Which apostle was a tax collector?
Who lived on locusts and wild honey?
Who was a blind man healed by Jesus?
How many days was Lazarus dead before Jesus brought him back to life?
Who was king of Judea at Jesus’ birth?
Who came to Jesus at night?
Which angel appeared to Mary?
What are the names of the Gospel books?
Whom did Jesus call the “Comforter”?
What did the rich young ruler not want to give up?
What disease did Jesus heal ten men of?
Answers:
Twelve
Matthew
Luke
Four
John
John the Baptist
Three
Paul
Acts
Nazareth
On the road to Damascus
Five of each or ten altogether
Paul
Matthew or Luke
Pilate
Five
Jesus
An angel
Judas
Matthew
John the Baptist
Bartimaeus
Four
Herod
Nicodemus
Gabriel
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
The Holy Spirit
His riches
Leprosy