Medium Difficult Bible Quiz about Bible Characters.

A difficult Bible quiz about the Bible characters from Sunday School.

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Who is the Bible character Yahweh?

a. Abraham.
b. Jesus.
c. God.

c. God.
Yahweh appears more than 6,800 times in the original Old Testament.
The word Yahweh was so sacred that priests in the temple were the only ones permitted to speak the word.
The most popular English translation is Lord.
At what age did Jesus start his ministry?

a. Twelve.
b. Twenty-One.
c. About the age of thirty.

c. Jesus was approximately thirty years old.
He started his ministry when he was a full-grown adult past the age of thirty.
Bible interpretation documents of other writers indicate that Jesus was likely between thirty and forty years old at the time of his crucifixion.
Jesus started his ministry after he was baptized by his cousin John the Baptist.
Luke 3:23.
Who were the Bible people who were passengers on the massive ship called the Ark?

a. Adam, Eve, Cain, and Seth were survivors.
b. Noah, his three sons, and their wives survived.
c. Moses, Aaron, Miriam, and their families survived.

b. Noah and his family.
His three sons and their wives were the Bible people who survived the flood aboard the Ark.
Genesis 7:13.
His rod turned into a snake and ate the snakes of sorcerers in Egypt.

a. Aaron.
b. Moses.
c. Elijah.

a. Aaron.
He wielded a staff that, when thrown to the ground, consumed the snakes of sorcerers.
The incident occurred when Aaron went with Moses to ask Pharaoh to "Let my people go!"
Exodus 7:8-13.
Who ordered the head of John the Baptist to be cut off and placed on a plate?

a. Sanhedrin.
b. Pontius Pilate.
c. Herod Antipas.

c. Herod Antipas.
King Herod Antipas, a tetrarch over Galilee, ordered the beheading of John the Baptist.
Salome, who was his stepdaughter and the daughter of Herod's wife, Herodias.
She deceived Herod into ordering the execution while she performed a sexual dance in front of him.
Matthew 14:1-12.
Who walked on water at the Sea of Galilee?

a. Paul and Peter.
b. Jesus and Peter.
c. It was only Jesus.

b. Peter and Jesus.
Jesus was on shore and decided to go out to the boat where the disciples were by walking on the water.
While walking out to the boat, Jesus asked Peter to get out and walk toward him.
As Peter walked on the water, he got scared and sank.
Jesus had to save him.
Matthew 14:22-33.
Which Bible person was responsible for the stoning of Stephen, the first martyr?

a. King Herod the Great.
b. Saul of Tarsus.
c. Pontius Pilate.

b. Saul of Tarsus.
He oversaw the stoning of Stephen.
Later, Saul converted and became known as Paul the Apostle.
Acts 8:1-14.
Who permitted the creation of a golden idol in the desert?

a. Moses.
b. Aaron.
c. Miriam.

b. Aaron.
He permitted the creation of a golden idol during the Great Exodus.
This event occurred while Moses spent 40 days and nights on the mountain, speaking with God.
Exodus 32:1-6.
What compensation did Judas receive for revealing Jesus to the religious mob that led to his arrest?

a. 10 denarii.
b. 20 golden coins.
c. 30 pieces of silver.

c. 30 pieces of silver.
Judas gave the money back to the Sanhedrin, but they refused it.
Later, Judas committed suicide for what he had done.
Matthew 26:14-16.
Who was the blind Bible character that Jesus healed in Jericho?

a. Bartimaeus.
b. Decapolis.
c. Legion.

a. Bartimaeus.
Jesus healed a blind man in Jericho named Bartimaeus.
Mark 10:46-52.
Who was Jacob's twin brother, known for his red hair and hairy appearance?

a. Benjamin.
b. Isaac.
c. Esau.

c. Esau.
The twin brother of Jacob was Esau.
He had red hair and was very hairy.
Genesis 25:24-26.
This man died after he touched the Ark to keep it from falling.

a. Zacchaeus.
b. Uzzah.
c. Uriah.

b. Uzzah.
He died when he tried to steady the Ark from falling off the cart.
2 Samuel 6:1-7.
Whom did King Nebuchadnezzar force into a fiery furnace?

a. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who were young Hebrew men.
b. Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
c. Daniel.

a. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were forced into a furnace.
These were friends of Daniel.
They were high up in King Nebuchadnezzar's court.
However, they refused to bow down and worship the king's idol.
Jealous underlings tricked the king into putting the men to death in the furnace, but God's intervention saved them.
Daniel 3:8-15.
Jesus raised this friend from the dead four days after he died.

a. Nicodemus.
b. Lazarus.
c. Peter.

b. Lazarus.
Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead after he had been dead for four days.
Lazarus was already wrapped and buried in a crypt.
Jesus shouted and told Lazarus to rise and come out. So he did.
John 11:38-44.
Who was the Jerusalem priest who instigated the trial of Jesus?

a. Demetrius.
b. Caiaphas.
c. Annas.

b. Caiaphas.
The priest who charged Jesus with the crimes was named Caiaphas.
John 18:12-14.
This man sat on a donkey that talked to him.

a. Saul. He was blinded by Jesus while traveling to Damascus.
b. Balaam. He lived among idolaters and was a prophet of sorts.
c. John. Whose donkey alerted him to Herod's plot to kill him?

b. Balaam.
He repeatedly prodded the donkey, who remained motionless, until he spoke.
The donkey stopped because an angel was blocking the way.
"What have I done to you, that you have struck me these three times?"
Numbers 22:21-39.
Who was the thirteenth apostle who replaced Judas Iscariot?
a. Nathaniel.
b. Thaddeus.
c. Matthias.

c. Matthias.
The 13th apostle who replaced Judas Iscariot was Matthias.
The apostles selected Matthias by drawing lots.
Acts 1:21-26.
David saw this woman bathing in the nude and later had an affair with her.

a. Bathsheba.
b. Cleopatra.
c. Delilah.

a. Bathsheba.
David saw Bathsheba bathing on a rooftop next door and became lustful for her.
He had her husband killed in battle and then took her for his seventh wife.
2 Samuel 11:2-5.
This Bible person was the only female judge in Israel.

a. Esther.
b. Ruth.
c. Deborah.

c. Deborah.
The only female judge in Israel was Deborah.
Deborah was famous for judging outdoors while under palm trees.
Judges 4:4-5.
Who was it that "stinketh" in the Bible?

a. Methusala due to his old age.
b. Lazareth, after spending four days in a tomb.
c. Joseph, when his body was carried to the promised land.

b. Lazareth.
After four days lying in the tomb dead, he stinketh.
John 11:38-43.
Whom did Samuel anoint as the first king of Israel?

a. Solomon.
b. David.
c. Saul.

c. Saul.
The people demanded a king, so Samuel appointed Saul as their first king.
Saul was the favorite of the masses.
This event was perhaps the first step Israel took from being a collection of scattered tribes and becoming a united country.
1 Samuel 9:15-20.
Who was the last king of northern Israel?

a. Nebuchadnezzar.
b. Solomon.
c. Hoshea.

c. Hoshea.
The 19th and last king of the northern kingdom of Israel was Hoshea.
During a battle between Israel and the Assyrians, Hoshea took advantage of the situation by killing King Pekah of Israel and assumed power.
The Assyrians left Israel alone and allowed Hoshea to be the king if he paid tribute.
Hoshea reigned from 732 to 721 BC over Northern Israel.
His poor leadership and refusal to pay the Assyrians led to Israel's final downfall.
Hoshea was the last king.
He was Elijah's apprentice.

a. Samuel.
b. Elisha.
c. Daniel.

b. Elisha.
After Elijah ascended to heaven in a fiery chariot, Elisha assumed leadership.
Elijah's apprentice was Elisha.
Which tribe of Israel looked after the religious aspects of the faithful?

a. Benedictines.
b. Levites.
c. Jesuits.

b. Levites.
The religious affairs of the Hebrews were looked after by the Levites.
History reveals that there are three priesthoods: Melchizedek, Levitical, and Aaronic.
Melchizedek was the king of Salem and a priest.
His priesthood occurred during the time of Abraham.
Aaron was Moses' brother.
Both Moses and Aaron were from the tribe of Levi.
God assigned Aaron, a Levite, as high priest to carry out sacrifices.
Levites were entrusted by God, with Aaron serving as the High Priest, to handle all matters of the tabernacle within that order.
The Aaronic and Levitical priesthoods have distinct roles but are closely related.
Aaron directed only the Levites to perform the religious duties.
The practice continued for over 1500 years, until the arrival of Jesus led to the disbandment of the priesthood.
Who ate locusts and honey when he traveled in the wilderness?

a. Jesus.
b. Samson.
c. John the Baptist.

c. John the Baptist.
He ate locusts and honey while traveling in the wilderness.
John wore fur coats made of wild animals.
He was a simple man who was faithful to God.
John was the cousin of Jesus and baptized Jesus at the start of his ministry.
Matthew 3:1-6.
Who is David's father?

a. Solomon.
b. Jesse.
c. Obed.

b. Jesse.
David's father is Jesse.
The name of David's mother is not specifically mentioned in the Bible.
David was the youngest of Jesse's eight sons.
Ruth 4:15–22.
Who was a Phoenician queen and the wife of King Ahab?

a. Bathsheba.
b. Jezebel.
c. Vashti.

b. Jezebel.
The wife of King Ahab was Jezebel.
Her maids threw her out the window, which led to her horrifying death.
Dogs devoured her as she lay on the ground.
1 Kings 16:29-33.
Which Pharisee came to Jesus during the night?

a. Nicodemus.
b. Abarbanel.
c. Saul.

a. Nicodemus.
During the night, Nicodemus came to Jesus.
He asked Jesus what the meaning was of being born again.
John 3:1-21.
Who was Joseph’s youngest brother?

a. Benjamin.
b. Judah.
c. Ruben.

a. Benjamin.
Joseph was the second youngest.
The twelve brothers founded the twelve tribes of Israel.
Benjamin was the youngest brother out of 12 siblings.
Who was standing in the doorway to greet the first two visitors who arrived at Jesus' tomb after his resurrection?

a. Mary, the mother of Jesus, met the visitors.
b. An angel of the Lord was at the entrance.
c. Peter and Andrew met the visitors.

b. The angel of the Lord appeared to the disciples.
An angel of the Lord met the disciples at the tomb of Jesus.
The first to arrive at the tomb and see the resurrected Jesus was Mary Magdalene.
Matthew 28:1-10.

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