Medium Difficult Bible Quiz with Answers.

Which Bible book is considered the first written?

The Bible books are not placed in the order of when they were written.
Books are placed according to their general theme.
The Book of Job was the first book written.
In the Book of Job, God tested Job's "patience."
The lesson of the Book of Job is to trust and believe in God.
ANSWER: The book of Job.

 

Who baptized Jesus?

The second cousin of Jesus baptized him.
Their mothers, Elizabetha and Mary, were first cousins.
Not only did John the Baptist baptize Jesus, but he also made the official announcement that Jesus was the prophesied messiah who had finally arrived.
When John baptized Jesus, the Holy Spirit came upon Jesus like a dove.
Matthew 3:13-17
ANSWER: John the Baptist.

 

When did the exodus led by Moses occur?

Unfortunately, the exact date cannot be determined.
Using the Bible and archeological evidence, scholars come up with two possible dates.
When did the exodus from Egypt happen?
ANSWER: Either the 13th or the 15th century.

 

What prayer did Jesus teach his followers to say?

The prayer starts with "Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name."
This was customary for all children during this author's childhood before going to bed.
I wonder if the prayer is still a custom, or have we as a society strayed so far off the path that we neglect to give thanks and ask for forgiveness?
Luke 11:1-13
ANSWER: The Lord's Prayer.

 

How many days did it rain while Noah and his family were on the Ark?

Noah was 600 years old when he entered the Ark.
He and his family were on the Ark for about 370 days.
It took about 150 days for the water to recede, allowing the Ark to rest on Mount Ararat.
It rained for forty days and forty nights while Noah and his family were in the Ark.
Gen 7:11-12
ANSWER: Forty Days.

 

How did Paul escape Damascus when the Jews were trying to kill him?

The people were upset with Paul's message about Jesus being the Messiah, which he was preaching at the synagogue.
They wanted to kill him for his blasphemy.
Paul's followers took him to a hole in the exterior city wall.
Acts 9:20-25
ANSWER: Paul was lowered down the wall in a basket.

 

What does the word "gospel" mean?

The word "gospel" is derived from the Old English word godspel (good story).
Luke 4:42-43
Romans 10:15
ANSWER: Good News.

 

What was the first plague that God placed on Egypt?

God unleashed ten plagues on Egypt.
The last one was the death of all firstborn people regardless of age.
After this one, the people revolted against Pharaoh and forced him to let the slaves go.
God's first plague was turning the Nile River into blood.
Exodus 7
ANSWER: Turned the Nile into blood.

 

Who is the mediator between God and his children on Earth?

"For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus."
1 Timothy 2:5
ANSWER: Jesus.

 

During a battle, which object did Joshua command to stand still?

Joshua needed more daylight to finish the battle.
He called upon God for a miracle.
Joshua 10:7-14
ANSWER: The Sun stood still.

 

How did Jezebel die?

Jezebel was the wife of Ahab, King of Israel.
Both Jezebel and Ahab were regarded as among the most notorious individuals in the Bible.
General Jehu had overthrown Jezebel's son and killed him.
One day, when Jehu was outside Jezebel's window, she taunted him.
In retaliation, Jehu ordered the servants to throw Jezebel out the window.
While she lay there, dogs began to eat her body before it could be buried.
2 Kings 9:30-37
ANSWER: Jezebel was thrown out a window.

 

What Jewish ruling council plotted against Jesus and had Him arrested?

This ruling council had authority over both the religious and civil matters.
Seventy-one members made up the court.
They were the elite of society, comprising heads of tribes, teachers, scribes, priests, elders, and other prominent community members.
Matthew 26:1-5
ANSWER: The Sanhedrin.

 

What is the Jewish Bible commonly called?

The Jewish Bible contains five sections.
The Torah is the first section of the Bible.
The Torah is the same as the first five books of the Protestant Old Testament, called the
Pentateuch.
It is believed that Moses either wrote the first five books or directed their writing.
These books are also known as the Books of Law because they record the conversation Moses had with God on Mount Sinai.
The Jewish Bible is called the Tanakh.
ANSWER: The Tanakh.

 

What was Paul's occupation?

Before becoming an apostle, Paul was known as Saul of Tarsus.
Saul was a devout Jewish Pharisee and Roman citizen.
He spent much of his time as a persecutor of the Jews.
Saul also had a trade as a tentmaker to support himself.
Acts 18:1-3
ANSWER: Paul was a tentmaker.

 

What was Matthew's occupation?

Matthew was considered a traitor and, most importantly, a sinner by the Jews.
He was a Levi Jew who worked for the Roman authorities.
His job was collecting money from the Jews, and he often used extortion in doing so.
Matthew 9:9-11
ANSWER: Matthew was a tax collector.

 

Who are the sons of Zipporah and Moses?

Zipporah was one of the seven daughters of Jethro.
We know Moses was born to a slave and adopted by Pharaoh's daughter.
Jethro took Moses in when Moses was on the lam after murdering a slave master in Egypt.
It was only natural that Zipporah and Moses hooked up.
Moses and Zipporah had two sons.
ANSWER: Eliezer and Gershom are the sons of Zipporah and Moses.

 

Besides Jesus, who else walked on water?

The disciples were out in a boat a short distance from shore.
Jesus called out to them as he started walking on water toward the boat.
Peter answered, got out of the boat, and started walking.
Unfortunately, he lost faith and began to sink.
Jesus had to rescue him.
Matthew 14:22-33
ANSWER: Peter.

 

Who did God pick up in a fiery chariot?

God sent the fiery chariot to pick up Elijah at the River Jordan.
Elijah was a devout prophet favored by God.
Elisha was Elijah's protégé who took over Elijah's ministry.
2 Kings 2:10-12
ANSWER: Elijah

 

What manuscripts were found in a cave near a sea?

A cave concealed scrolls, which included a substantial portion of the Old Testament.
Researchers discovered the scrolls in caves near Qumran between 1947 and 1956.
Local shepherds seeking shelter in the cave first discovered the scrolls.
Researchers have discovered over 2500 scrolls and scroll fragments since then.
The Dead Sea Scrolls contained most of the Old Testament.
ANSWER: The Dead Sea Scrolls

 

No Bible quiz is complete without this question.
Who is the oldest man in the Bible?
.
Noah was his grandson.
He was a descendant of Seth, the third son of Adam and Eve.
Genesis 5:21–27
ANSWER: Methuselah.

 

Name the two individuals who were taken to heaven without dying first.

"Enoch walked with God, and then he disappeared because God took him away."
Genesis 5:24

"Suddenly, Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind."
2 Kings 2:11

ANSWER: Enoch and Elijah.

 

Who was Moses's sister?

She was older than Moses.
God gave Miriam leprosy when she attempted a coup to overthrow Moses.
Miriam felt she would make a better leader and wanted Moses out of the way so she could take over.
This attitude of Miriam's is what prompted God to give Miriam leprosy as punishment.
God eventually took the leprosy away after she learned her lesson and repented.
Numbers 26:59
ANSWER: Miriam.


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Which Bible written in English was the first to have numbered verses?

The first Bible in English with numbered verses was the Geneva Bible.
The church exiled those who dared to translate the Bible into English.
Many exiled individuals sought refuge in Switzerland, a neutral nation.
The English version of the Bible was first printed in Switzerland in 1560.
It was later allowed to be printed in England by Sir Rowland Hill of Soulton in 1575. 
William Shakespeare and the Puritans who immigrated to America, among others, used the Geneva Bible.
The Geneva Bible was rewritten with the Apocrypha removed.
It developed into the Bishops' Bible because Matthew Parker, the Archbishop of Canterbury, oversaw its translation.
The Geneva Bible was the first Bible with numbered verses.
ANSWER: The Geneva Bible.

 

Who started Judaism?

The first patriarch of the Hebrew (Jewish) religion was Abraham.
Abraham was sometimes known as the father of the faithful.
It appears that Abraham sparked God's interest in the Hebrews.
Abraham made a covenant with God, which is considered the foundation of Judaism.
Genesis 12-25
ANSWER: Abraham founded Judaism.

 

Proverbs states that every child is full of foolishness, but what will correct him?

This form of correction is old school and was used before the advent of "Time Out."
People from biblical times recognized discipline as both verbal and physical.
One of the most effective tools in the rod of discipline was the physical rod of correction.
During the author's childhood, the rod of correction was quite effective.
However, in modern times, the only discipline is "time out" and "go to your room and play with your Android."
"No man left behind" has a new meaning to the current generation, where no one is a failure, and every participant in any competition is awarded a medal.
Proverbs 22:15
ANSWER: The rod of discipline.

 

How will the Lord come when he comes the second time?

Nobody can predict when Jesus will return.
Jesus Himself does not know; only God knows.
There will be no advance announcement about when Jesus arrives.
We will know about it when it happens, and it will be a loud, boisterous event.
Matthew 24:42-44
ANSWER: Jesus will unexpectedly appear like a "thief in the night."

 

Who said to God, "Am I my brother's keeper?"

Cain asked God, "Am I my brother's keeper?"
Those were the words Cain said to God after he killed his brother Abel.
God told Cain he would suffer vengeance seven times over.
Cain complained and feared that people would kill him.
The Lord put a mark on Cain so that no one would kill him.
God expelled Cain from the family, and he found a new group of people to live with in the land of Nod.
Genesis 4:8-10
ANSWER: Cain.

 

Who doubted the identity of Jesus after his resurrection until he saw the scars on the hands of Jesus?

Many did not recognize Jesus right after the resurrection.
Mary Magdalene at first thought he was a gardener.
Two disciples who were fishing did not recognize him.
While on the road, two other disciples didn't recognize him until they broke bread.
Before Thomas was convinced he was speaking with Jesus, he insisted on seeing the wounds in Jesus' hands as proof.
Thomas was one of Jesus' twelve apostles; he was also known as Didymus.
He evangelized India, and it's believed he was martyred there.
The phrase "Oh, you doubting Thomas" is one of the most commonly used.
John 20:25–29
ANSWER: Thomas doubted who Jesus was after the resurrection.

 

What does the book of Hebrews assert that God's sight does not see?

God sees and hears everything.
God is aware of "every hair on your head."
Job 34:21, Jeremiah 16:17, Proverbs 15:3
ANSWER: Nothing is hidden from God.

 

Who did not want to be seen coming to see Jesus at night?

The man was a Pharisee who didn't want the humiliation of being seen visiting Jesus.
He was reluctant and fearful to speak with Jesus during the day.
He asked Jesus about the meaning of being "born again."
John 2:3
ANSWER: Nicodemus. 

 

Complete the sentence from this well-known Psalm. "I fear no ____, for you are with me."

It is a popular Psalm that is spoken at funerals.
The psalm shows God as a loving shepherd who provides, protects, and restores the soul, giving peace of mind to those who hear it.
Psalm 23
Answer: I fear no evil.

 

Which book comes after Genesis?

Genesis tells of Earth's creation and the beginnings of human life.
It tells of their sins, how they strayed from God, and how they became slaves in Egypt.
The following book picks up where the Israelites, after 400 years of slavery, were led out of Egypt by Moses and taken to the promised land.
The story of the journey from Egypt to Canaan is told in Exodus.
ANSWER: The Book of Exodus.
 

Who was the spokesman for Moses when he demanded that Pharaoh
"Let my people go"?

Moses had a speech impediment and needed a spokesperson.
God commanded Moses' brother Aaron to take on that responsibility.
Exodus 6:28-7:7
ANSWER: Aaron.

 

Where will there be a big final war after the tribulation?

It is a battle between righteousness and evil.
This battle is Satan's final rebellion against God.
Jesus with the angels will win.
The battlefield for the final war is Armageddon in the Middle East.
It is also known as the area near the Mountain of Megiddo.
However, many scholars believe that the war will truly occur worldwide, not just in Armageddon.
Revelation 16:16                    Learn more about Armageddon.
ANSWER: Armageddon.

 

What musical instrument did King David play?

It is first mentioned that David, as a young lad, played for Samuel.
King Saul often requested that David play music to relieve his stress.
The Bible also indicates that David wrote several songs to the tunes of the lyre.
1 Samuel 16:14-23
ANSWER: The lyre (aka hand harp).

 

What animals were NOT allowed to be used for sacrifice?

Only perfect animals were acceptable for sacrifices.
Animals that were dirty, blemished, or defective were not acceptable as sacrifices.
Leviticus 22:19-26
ANSWERS: Animals that were not perfect.

 

How many loaves of bread did the disciples feed the listeners along the shore during a sermon that Jesus gave?

Jesus was standing in a boat at the shore and was giving a long sermon.
The disciples saw that the listeners were hungry and advised Jesus that something had to be done.
The disciples took the two fish and five loaves of bread they had and started feeding those gathered along the shore.
Somehow, five loaves were all it took to feed a congregation of 5,000 who had gathered to hear Jesus.
This miracle left twelve baskets of broken bread pieces after the sermon.
Matthew 14:13-21
ANSWER: Five Loaves.

 

​Who hid some Israelite spies in her home from the authorities?

The authorities were looking for spies whom Joshua sent into the city.
Rahab was a prostitute but a believer in Jesus.
She hid the spies among the reeds on the roof of Rahab's house.
To identify herself with the invading Israelite army, Rahab tied a red cord to her windowsill to identify her apartment so that she would not be harmed.
Joshua 2:17-22
ANSWER: Rahab.

 

What did God put in the desert in front of the Israelites when they woke up every day?

During the day, God positioned a cloud pillar in front of the Hebrews.
The Israelites would follow the cloud while traveling during the day.
At night, God would place a pillar of fire in front of the Hebrews.
Exodus 13:21
ANSWER: A pillar of cloud.

 

How long was Moses with God on Mt. Sinai?

At first, Moses spent forty days and forty nights speaking with God on Mount Sinai.
Moses was there to get the Ten Commandments from God and learn the laws.
After the initial visit with God, Moses returned to the camp.
When Moses saw the party going on and the worship of a golden idol, he became angry and threw the commandments to the ground, shattering them.
Moses had to trek back up the mountain a second time to obtain another set of the Ten Commandments.
The Bible records that he spent another 40 days and nights during this second trip.
Exodus 34:27-28
ANSWER: 80 days and nights.


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