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  • What's in the Bible? What does the Bible say?

    What's in the Bible and what does it say? Is the Bible real and true? Is the Bible authentic? Take this quiz to find out. The Bible's mosaic laws may suprise you. What does the Bible say? Easy Bible quiz to hard Bible questions about what's in the Bible. How well do you know the Bible? Easy Bible questions about what the Bible says about Christian behavior? What is a person called who knows God but does not keep his commandments? a. Self-righteous. b. Antagonist. c. Liar. Answer C: Liar. A person who knows God but does not keep His commandments is a liar. Anyone who obeys the word of God is showing his love for Him. The Bible states that a liar knows God but does not keep his commandments. 1 John 2:4. How does the Bible describe a person who denies God's existence or disregards His authority? a. Overeducated. b. Uneducated. c. A fool. Answer C: A fool. Someone who denies God is a fool. Psalm 14 also states that they who are corrupt have vile deeds. God looks down from heaven and sees all. A fool in his heart says there is no God. Psalm 14:1. What should you refrain from eating according to the Old Testament? a. Overcooked pork. b. Any fat or blood. c. Uncooked fish. Answer B: Fat or blood. The Old Testament states that we are not to eat fat or blood. The Book of Leviticus provides many of God's "Do Not" commandments. God establishes an everlasting ordinance for generations to come: to eat no fat or blood. The Old Testament said fat and blood belong to God, and they should be burned on the altar. Leviticus 3:17. Leviticus 3:27. What are God's instructions concerning our hair in the Old Testament? a. We are to keep our hair neatly trimmed and combed. b. Beards are to be kept no longer than the width of a hand. c. God commands that we not cut the hair on the sides of our head. Answer C: Do not cut the hair on the sides of your head. God commands that we keep our sideburns long and not cut the hair on the sides of our heads. Men are to have short hair on top, and women are to have long hair. Leviticus 19:27: " Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard." 1 Corinthians 11:14–15: “If a man has long hair, it is a shame unto him, but if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her, for her hair is given her for a covering." What is one of God's instructions about our skin? a. One of God's instructions is to refrain from lying in the sun and developing a tan. b. Do not rub any type of lotion or oil on the skin. c. God commands us to have no tattoos. Answer C: No tattoos. God commands us to have no tattoes. He commands us to respect our bodies. God specifically says "No tattoos." Leviticus 19:28. From whom does the Bible say we should seek a dvice or guidance? a. It is OK to seek and listen to mediums, soothsayers, psychics, and fortune tellers, for they can guide us. b. Parents who have reached the age of 50 because they are considered wise. c. Government officials. d. God Almighty. Answer D: God Almighty. We are to look to God f or guidance. God wants us to always look to Him for answers. The Book of Job passed that message on to us. Leviticus 19:31. What does God command that married couples must avoid? a. Adopting children from another family. b. Sleeping in separate beds. c. Getting a divorce. Answer C: Divorce. God commands that we are not to divorce. Mark 10: 9. The Bible states what we must do to foreigners. a. Please return them to their country of origin. b. Allow them to live in their neighborhood away from native citizens. c. All foreigners should be treated as though they were native-born citizens in our country. Answer C: Treat them like citizens. All foreigners are to be treated like they are citizens. Foreigners should be treated as if they were natives of our country. We are not to shun them, humiliate them, or treat them differently. Leviticus 19:33-34. What is a wife prohibited from doing to a man who is in combat with her husband? a. A wife is prohibited from doing anything that would kill the opponent. b. The woman is prohibited from grabbing an opponent's privates . c. She is not to stand by and let her husband fight by himself. Answer B: Grabbing a man's privates. Women are prohibited from grabbing a man's privates (genitals). Deuteronomy 25:11-12. A slightly harder Bible quiz on how Christians are to behave. What does the Bible state is the main source of our faith in the Lord? a. Hearing. b. Seeing. c. Paying. Answer A: Hearing. Hearing the word of God develops faith. Faith is developed by hearing the word of God. Romans 10:17. What does the righteous have in his death? a. Discouragement. b. Wisdom c. Hope. Answer C: Hope. In death, there is hope. In their death, the righteous have hope of a better life with God. Proverbs 14:32. What kind of giver does God like? a. Cheerful. b. Frequent. c. Abundant. Answer A: Cheerful giver. God likes a cheerful giver. Giving frequently and abundantly is a blessing, but God loves cheerful givers who give willingly, not out of obligation. 2 Corinthians 9:7. What will happen after being saved? a. The saved will be allowed into Heaven. b. Tongues of fire will touch the top of one's head. c. A person will begin to speak in tongues at the moment of salvation. Answer A: Enter into heaven. The saved will be allowed to enter heaven. The saved and faithful will be allowed entrance into heaven. Acts 2:37-41. How many times did Jesus say we are to forgive our neighbors? a. Three. b. Seven. c. Seventy-seven. Answer C: Seventy-seven times. Jesus said that we should forgive our neighbors seventy-seven times. Basically, this phrase means giving someone an unlimited number of chances for forgiveness. Matthew 18:21-22. The Bible states that these events must happen before capital punishment is dealt out. a. There must be at least two witnesses. b. The accused must face his accuser. c. A felony had to have occurred. Answer A: There must be witnesses. At least two witnesses must testify before unleashing capital punishment. Several witnesses are required to have seen the crime and must testify to it. Deuteronomy 17:6. To be her husband's crown, a wife must be or do what? a. A wife must faithfully attend church with her husband. b. She must be a competent cook and housekeeper. c. The wife must be noble. Answer C: Be noble. A wife must be noble and virtuous to be her husband's crown. Proverbs 12:4. How should a wife bring her unsaved husband to know the Lord? a. She should consistently pray to Mary , the mother of Jesus, for her husband's salvation. b. Wives should exhibit behavior characterized by purity and reverence. c. A wife should insist that he attend church so he can hear the Word. Answer B: Show purity and reverence. A wife must show purity and reverence t o her husband. The wife will win her husband to the Lord through her upright behavior. The husband must see the purity and reverence of the wife's life. 1 Peter 3:1-2. How are women supposed to dress for church according to the New Testament? a. Proper length: Skirt hems no more than one inch above the knees and blouse sleeves no more than one inch above the elbows are acceptable. b. Proper covering: The dress attire should include veils to cover their heads and hide their faces with long dresses that cover their entire chest, shoulders, elbows, knees, and ankles. c. Proper modesty: Women are to be modest in appearance without any frivolity or fashion sense. Answer C: Modest in appearance. Church attire must be modest in appearance w ithout frivolity. The proper attire is to dress without outlandish fashion style, gaudiness, or ornaments. No cleavage shown, no fancy jewelry, and no outlandish shoes or hats. 1 Timothy 2:9. What should we do if we love Jesus? a. Pray often. b. Go to church regularly. c. Keep God's commandments. d . Tell others about Jesus and salvation. e. We should do all of the above. Answer E: all of these. We should do all of the above i f we love Jesus. If we love Jesus, we are to keep his commandments and obey his rules. We are to socialize and gather with other believers and spread the message of salvation. Pray to communicate with God. John 14:15. Hebrews 10:23-25. James 5:13-16. A fairly hard Bible quiz about difficult Bible questions. How well can you answer these hard Bible questions? How many Old Testament books are in the Bible? a. Twenty-seven (27). b. Twenty-two (22). c. Thirty-nine (39). Answer C: Thirty-nine (39). The Old Testament has thirty-nine (39) b ooks. It contains 5 books of the law, 12 historical books, 5 wisdom and poetry books, and 17 prophetic books containing 12 minor prophets and 5 major prophets. How many New Testament books are in the Bible? a. Twenty-seven (27). b. Thirty-nine (39). c. Nineteen (19). Answer A: Twenty-seven (27). The New Testament has twenty-seven (27) b ooks. It contains 4 gospel books, 1 acts of the apostles, 13 epistles of Paul, 8 general epistles, and 1 book of revelation. What is the Apocrypha ? a. A collection of additional texts that were not originally considered worthy of inclusion. b. It is a special section of the Bible that lists all the prophecies about future events. c. It is an expanded appendix to the Bible, explaining the parables of Jesus. Answer A: A collection of additional texts. The Apocrypha is a collection of additional scriptures c onsidered lost or unworthy of being included in the original King James Bible. How many books are in the Apocrypha Collection? a. Forty (40). b. Fourteen (14). c. Twenty-seven (27). Answer B: Fourteen (14). The standard recognized Apocrypha has fourteen (14) books. Depending on the Bible version, the number of books in the Apocrypha can vary by a few. How many books are in the King James Bible with Apocrypha? a. Twenty-seven (27). b. Thirty-nine (39). c. Eighty (80). Answer C: Eighty (80). The King James Bible, including the Apocrypha, has a total of eighty (80) books. The Old Testament contains thirty-nine (39) books, the New Testament contains twenty-seven (27) books, and the Apocrypha contains fourteen (14) books. How many total chapters are in the King James Bible? a. 220. b. 556. c. 1189. Answer C: 1189 chapters. The King James Bible has 1189 chapters . How many verses are in the King James Version? a. 1,000. b. 17,000. c. 31,100. Answer C: 31,100 verses. The King James Version has 31,100 verses. Approximately how many words are in the King James Bible? a. 144,000. b. 501,000. c. 783,000. Answer C: 783,000. The King James Version has approximately 783,000 words. What is the last word in the Bible? a. Amen. b. Cursed are we. c. Thank the Lord. Answer A: Amen . "Amen" is the last word in the Bible. Revelation 22:21. What is the longest word in the Bible? a. Nebuchadnezzar. b. Mahershalalhashbaz. c. Antidisestablishmentism. Answer B: Mahershalalhashbaz. Mahershalalhashbaz is the longest word in the Bible. It is a man's name, which appears twice in the book of Isaiah. Mahershalalhashbaz was the son of Isaiah and an unnamed prophet. Isaiah 8. What is the shortest "chapter " i n the King James Bible? a. Genesis 1.1: "In the beginning, God..." b. Psalm 117: "Praise the Lord..." c. John 1: "In the beginning was..." Answer B: Psalm 117. The shortest "chapter" in the Bible is Psalm 117. This psalm has only two verses. What is the shortest "verse" in the Bible? a. Amen. b. Jesus wept. c. In the beginning. Answer B: "Jesus wept." The shortest verse in the Bible is "Jesus wept." Jesus wept because he saw how sad Lazarus' sisters were over Lazarus' death. John 11:35. What is the first book in the Old Testament? a. Alpha. b. Moses. c. Genesis. Answer C: Genesis Genesis is the first book in the Old Testament. The Book of Genesis is believed to be written by Moses or under his direction. It is the first of five books known as the Laws of Moses. What is the first sentence in the Bible? a. "The earth was created ..." b. " For God so loved..." c. "In the beginning..." Answer C: "In the beginning ..." "In the beginning" is the first sentence in the Bible. Genesis 1. What is the last book in the Old Testament? a. Deuteronomy. b. Zachariah. c. Malachi. Answer C: Malalchi. The last book in the Old Testament is Malalchi. Malachi was a minor prophet. Scholars agree that Malachi did not write his book and the author is unknown. What is the first book in the New Testament? a. Acts. b. Genesis. c. Matthew. Answer C: Matthew. Matthew i s the first book in the New Testament. It is also one of the four gospels, believed to be written by Matthew. What book and verse are in the exact middle of the Bible? a. Psalm 118. b. Matthew 1:1. c. Malachi 4:54. Answer A: Psalm 118. The exact center of the Bible is Psalm 118:1-2. Psalm 118 is the 595th chapter of the Bible, out of 1,189 chapters. There are 594 chapters before and 594 chapters after Psalm 118. Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter, and Psalm 119 is the longest. Is this pattern just a coincidence or done by design? What is the last book of the New Testament? a. Acts. b. Omega. c. Revelation. Answer C: Revelation. The last book of the New Testament and the Bible is Revelation. John is the name of the writer. Some believe John the Apostle wrote it while incarcerated on the island of Patmos. The most recent view is that it is some other unidentified John. What is the collective name for the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? a. The Torah. b. The Gospels. c. The Beatitudes. Answer B: The Gospels. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are known as the Four Gospels. The Gospels tell the story of Jesus' ministry. What section of the Bible is the Book of Esther in? a. Apocrypha. b. New Testament. c. The Old Testament. Answer C: The Old Testament. The Book of Esther is in the Old Testament. Ester tells the story of a Jewish woman named Hadassah from Persia. When her parents died, her cousin Mordecai raised her. Hadassah's name was later changed to Esther. She became queen of Persia by winning a beauty contest held for King Ahasuerus. Which Bible did the Pilgrims and Puritans use? a. King James Version. b. The Geneva Bible. c. The Great Bible. Answer B: The Geneva Bible. The Pilgrims and Puritans, along with John Bunyan, William Shakespeare, and Oliver Cromwell, used the Geneva Bible. William Whittingham was responsible for the creation and printing of the Geneva Bible with Christian exiles in Geneva, Switzerland. Some Bibles print the words of Jesus differently from the other words. a. Jesus' words are printed in italics. b. The words are printed in bold. c. Jesus' words are printed in the color of red. Answer C: Red letters. Red letters d epict the words spoken by Jesus. We refer to such Bibles as the red-letter edition. Which Bible translation is considered the most popular of all time? a. Geneva Bible. b. The King James Version. c. English Standard Bible Version. Answer B: The King James Version. Since 1611, the King James Version has been the most popular Bible of all time. The New International Version has been outselling the King James Version in the past few years. Are there any hidden codes in the Bible? a. It depends on the version of the Bible. b. Yes. c. No. Answer C: No . There are NO hidden codes in any version of the Bible. Researchers think they have found some codes and tried to explain them but have been debunked. Many have tried to uncover codes and made a compelling case but have been unsuccessful in proving it. Who wrote the book of Luke? a. Paul. b. John. c. Luke. Answer C: Luke . The Book of Luke was written by a gentile named Luke . He was not of Jewish descent. Luke was a physician and one of the original twelve apostles. What is the construction of the traditional Protestant Bible? a. A collection of many books, all bound together in one volume. b. The Bible has two books bound together in one volume. c. It is a single complete book of many chapters. Answer A: Many books bound together. The Bible is a collection of many books bound together and d ivided into two sections but placed together as one volume. What are the first five books in the Bible called? a. The laws of Adam. b. Books of Samuel. c. Pentateuch. Answer C: The Pentateuch . The first five books of the Bible are known as the Pentateuch. "Pentateuch" is a translation for "five books." It is also called the books of the law. Who wrote the first five books of the Bible? a. Moses. b. Noah. c. Adam. Answer A: Moses. Most scholars believe Moses wrote or at least oversaw the first five books of the Bible. We refer to them as the books of the law or the law of Moses. It is also the first section of the Jewish Bible known as the Torah. How does the Bible explain the way to enter heaven? a. Following the Ten Commandments is the only requirement for gaining entry to Heaven. b. Doing beneficial things, "charitable works," will gain you entrance into heaven. c. "Believe in your heart in Jesus the Christ." Answer C: Believing in Jesus Believing in Jesus is the first step to heaven. The first step to heaven is to believe in your heart in Jesus the Christ. John 3:16 KJV. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son so that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. John 14:6 KJV . Jesus says unto him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man comes unto the Father but by me." Romans 10:9 KJV. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV. "You are saved by faith, not by works, so no one can boast; it is God's gift. Difficult Bible questions about what's in the Bible. Can you answer these difficult Bible questions? What object held water for the priests to ceremonially wash their hands in the tabernacle? a. Wooden bowl. b. Bronze Laver. c. Gold-laid basin. Answer B: Bronze Laver. The bronze laver, aka the bronze or brass basin, was the sacred bowl in the Tabernacle. The priests used it for their ceremonial washing before entering the holy place or offering sacrifices. 1 Kings 7:48-50. What was on top of the Ark of the Covenant? a. Mercy seat. b. A golden angel. c. Two Silver Doves. Answer A: The Mercy Seat. The Mercy Seat is the golden-covered lid of the Ark of the Covenant. The top had two golden cherubim with wings spread upward with a space between them. Some regard it as symbolizing God’s presence and the place of atonement for Israel’s sins. Exodus 25:10-22. What was carefully counted during the exodus from Egpyt? a. The sheep were counted every day. b. Treasure in the tabernacle. c. The men of Israel. Answer C: The men of Israel. After leaving Egypt, Moses conducted an accurate count of the fighting-age men (20 years and older) from each of the twelve tribes. Numbers 1:1-4. What did the Israelites do after crossing the Red Sea to safety from the Egptian army? a. They made an altar and offered sacrifices. b. With much joy they sang victory songs. c. They rested for forty days and nights. Answer B: They sang victory songs. The Israelites sang a song of praise to God, known as the Song of the Sea. This is how they expressed their gratitude for God's deliverance from the Egyptian enemy. Exodus 15 Who led the joyful celebration with a tambourine after the crossing? a. Miriam, Moses' sister. b. Zipporah, Moses' wife. c. Yocheved, Moses' mother. Answer A: Miriam. Miriam “took the timbrel in her hand,” and “all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.” Exodus 15:20 What happened on Mount Sinai that scared the Israelites when Moses went up to see God? a. The sun disappeared. b. Flashes of blue and green light occurred. c. Thunder, lightning, smoke, and the earth shaking. Answer C: Strange phenomenon of physical events. The Bible states that there was lightning, thunder, and a thick cloud covering the mountain. Furthermore, there was a very loud trumpet blast, and the mountain shook. Exodus 19:16–19 What was the bread laid upon in the Holy Place of the tabernacle? a. The communion table. b. Table of showbread. c. The altar of incense. Answer B: The table of showbread. The Table of the Showbread also known as the Table of the Presence or Shewbread, Also inside the Holy of Holies were the lampstand, the altar of incense, and the Ark of the Covenant. Exodus 25:23 What was stored in the Ark of the Covenant? a. Robes for the priests, a chalice for communion, and the lampstand. b. The censer for burning incense, the Holy Cross, and the communion cup. c. A gold jar with mana, Aaron's staff with buds, and the tablets of the Ten Commandments. Answer C: Mana, staff, and tablets. Behind the second veil there was a tabernacle, which is called the Holy of Holies. It contained a golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold. In the ark was a golden jar holding the manna, Aaron’s rod which budded, and the tables of the covenant; above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Hebrews 9:1-5. Return to the Menu. Humorous words and phrases from the 1950s: What did it mean if someone said, "Take a picture; it'll last longer"? a. It was literally meant to take a picture of a special event so that you could remember it. b. Auto insurance companies use this phrase during a car accident for their records. c. This expression was a response made to someone who was rudely staring at you. Answer C: Stop staring at me. This phrase is something you would say to someone staring at you. It was popular for girls to say this phrase to boys who were ogling them. “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Luke 6:31

  • Bible quiz, trivia, and Bible facts with explanations

    Educate yourself with engaging Bible facts or take one of the Bible quizzes, which includes answers, explanations, and Bible references as a learning tool 100 Bible quiz questions with multiple choice with answers Learn from our Bible quizzes and Bible facts that provide answers and details that will educate you about Bible truths. Did Jesus exist? Is the Bible real? Are Bible stories true? Find out here. Use this site as a study guide by taking a Bible quiz to explain stories and learn true facts and details. Strengthen your knowledge of Bible subjects with the detailed explanations on our subject pages. Unlike other websites, this site includes Bible references for your verification. Who will benefit from the Bible Quiz and Facts website? This site is particularly beneficial for nonbelievers, Protestant believers, and religious study groups. It's terrific for anyone curious about scripture or biblical subjects and usable for those seeking quick knowledge checks. Study the Bible in a light and relaxed way with a quiz to test your biblical knowledge. The questions are in text format with answers, so you can copy and use them as you wish. The questions are organized into easy and difficult categories, which are relative to the website author's own biblical knowledge. The Bible teaches us to love God and one another. The sin of Adam and Eve, God's creation, genetically passes to us, threatening our relationship and separating us from God. Fortunately, the Bible teaches the truth of the Good News. It teaches that salvation is a free gift from God and that Jesus paid for those sins and is our way to reunite with Him. Do you want to learn more Bible trivia and facts? Then take a free Bible quiz to learn about the subject if you don't know it, or test your knowledge with a scripture quiz to see how well you know the Bible. Satisfy your curiosity about the truth in the Bible. This site is an excellent place to learn about the Bible's history, as well as the stories and guidance it provides, through its Bible tests, which include answers and explanations. On this site, learn the truth, trivia, facts, information, Bible stories, and general biblical insights. We present information that everyone will understand. Enjoy the delightful Bible game of taking a fun, entertaining, and educational Bible quiz or answering Bible questions. Salvation from our sins is a free "gift of grace" through the belief in God and faith in Jesus Christ, the Savior and Messiah. This theme is the predominant topic in the New Testament and the basis of the Christian faith. Ephesians 2:8-9 Jesus is the savior of our sins. All we have to do is to believe in Him. We know that God works for the good of those who love him and have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 . Use of this site does not require registration or a credit card or a download. You can browse and enjoy the site completely ad-free and nag-free without having to do anything else. If you are not a believer, this site may educate, inspire, and entice you to read the Bible. Why study the Bible? The Bible instructs and informs us about life, history, revelations, and prophecies and is a moral guide. Learn about Jesus and how the Bible reveals God's love and salvation plan, which overcomes our sins through grace. John 3:16 There are Bible stories that are captivating, outrageous, and, many times, unbelievable. However, they are true, and you will want to read and reflect on them to educate yourself. The Bible answers these questions: "What do Christians believe?" and "How should Christians live?" How familiar are you with the answer to these questions? Who is God? Who is Jesus? What is the church? What is Christianity? What is the Bible? What is in the Bible? Search through this website to find the answers and educate yourself on these important questions. Why engage in taking a Bible test? Multiple choice Bible quizzes with answers, explanations, and added details are an effective learning tool that strengthens biblical knowledge, and the process of retrieving information during quizzes is more effective than passive reading alone. The competitive and interactive nature of quizzes makes learning more engaging and fun, motivating active participation and increasing one's interest in the Bible and Christianity. Bible verses are provided for your verification that support the information presented, which sets this site apart from many of the other biblical websites. Taking a Bible quiz is not only entertaining but also educational. View all the pages on this site to learn and gain knowledge of Bible truths and biblical subjects. Study the Bible through the resource of taking quizzes and Bible tests to enhance your biblical knowledge. Tests include Adult Bible quizzes, Teen Bible Quizzes, and Junior Bible Quizzes to include the entire family Evaluate your knowledge and stimulate your brain by taking a Bible quiz on all areas of biblical subjects that provide answers, explanations, in-depth details, and Bible verse verification. Feel free to visit our friends. God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, Jesus, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

  • Bible quiz about the people and characters in the Bible.

    Take this challenging Bible quiz with easy and hard questions about famous people referenced in the Bible. Answers with details and Bible references are given. Easy to Difficult Bible Quiz about Bible Persons. If you studied, you can pass the difficult portion of the Bible quiz. If you went to Sunday school, you can answer the easy portion of this Bible quiz. Examine yourself with these questions about the characters in the Bible. Scroll down past the easy questions to the hard questions and then scroll further down to the more difficult questions. Easy quiz section with forty questions about people in the Bible. Who is the Messiah? a. Abraham. b. Elijah. c. Jesus. Answer C: Jesus . Immanuel, King of Kings, the appointed one, and the Messiah is Jesus. He is the anointed one who delivers the sinful from their sins and from the fires of hell. John 4:21-26. Who was the king when Jesus the Messiah was born? a. Solomon. b. Herod. c. Saul. Answer B: Herod the Great. The king when Jesus was born was King Herod the Great. Herod thought Jesus was a threat and wanted to kill Him. Matthew 2:1-2. Who founded the Judaic religion? a. Abraham. b. Judah. c. Adam. d. Jesus. Answer A: Abraham. Abraham started the religion, founded Judaism, and established God's people. He is the founding father of the original Hebrew religion of Judaism, which started in Judah. However, some scholars suggest that his grandson Jacob first instituted Judaism. God changed Abraham's grandson's name from Jacob to Israel, and the religion was born. Who founded Judaism? Who hated and persecuted the disciples but experienced conversion while traveling to Damascus? a. Saul. b. Pilate. c. Judas. Answer A: Saul. Saul was the Jewish persecutor that converted to Christianity. Being a Pharisee, Saul of Tarsus saw to the killing of many believers, including the first martyr, Stephen. On his journey to Damascus, he encountered the resurrected Jesus or the spirit of Jesus. Saul became a believer and a disciple of Jesus as a result of the encounter. The Lord changed Saul's name to Paul. Paul did not personally know Jesus when He was alive, and Paul was not one of the original apostles. Acts 9:1-19. Who brought gold, myrrh, and frankincense to young Jesus? a. Shepherds. b. Priests. c. Magi. Answer C: Magi. A number of wise and educated men, known as the Magi, vi sited Jesus when he was very young. A special star cluster in the east pointed the Magi to Jesus; it took several months to make the trip. The Magi brought three expensive gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Tradition assumes that if there were three gifts, there must have been three Magi. The Bible does not specify the number of magi that made the visit. Some scholars say that there may have been more than three Magi. "Magi" is the plural form of the word, meaning two or more. The singular form of the word, meaning just one, is "Magus." Matthew 2:1-12. Who was the judge at the official trial of Jesus? a. Herod the Great. b. Pontius Pilate. c. Caiaphas. d. Barrabas. Answer B: Pontius Pilate. Pontius Pilate judged Jesus at the trial. At Jesus' trial, Pontius Pilate served as both the judge and the governor of Judea. Caiaphas, the head priest of the Sanhedrin, disliked the preaching of Jesus disrupting things. The elders and priests came and took Jesus to the house of Caiaphas with their complaint and false witnesses against Jesus so that they could sanction their actions. Herod Antipas was the tetrarch of Galilee during the time of Jesus' arrest and did not want to be involved. This forced Caiaphas to take Jesus to Pontius Pilate, the govenor, for an official trial. Pontius Pilate washed his hands of the affair and told Caiaphas, "He's your problem; you deal with it." Matthew 26:46-66 When Jesus healed ten lepers, how many came back to thank Him? a. All ten of the lepers. b. Nine came back. c. Only one leper. d. No one. Answer C: Only one . Only one leper came back and thanked Jesus for healing him. The leper was a Samaritan whom the Jews disliked because of their ties to paganism. Luke 17:11-19. What did Zacchaeus do so that he could see Jesus on Easter Sunday? a. He sat on a branch of a sycamore fig tree. b. Zaccheaus sat on the top of a camel. c. He was on the balcony of a building. Answer A: Sat on a branch of a sycamore fig tree. Zacchaeus climbed up and was sitting in a sycamore-fig tree to see Jesus. He climbed the tree because he was too short to see over the crowd. Zacchaeus was a tax collector. Luke 19:1-4. Who did Delilah seduce to obtain information about the source of his strength? a. King David. b. Solomon. c. Samson. Answer C: Samson. Delilah seduced Samson to learn the secret of his strength. The Philistines wanted to capture Samson but were afraid of his immense strength. They persuaded Delilah to seduce Samson to learn the secret of his strength. She kept nagging Samson until he gave in and told her the secret. Judges 16. Who slew 1,000 Philistines using the jawbone of an ass? a. Samson. b. Samuel. c. David. Answer A: Samson. Samson used a jawbone of an ass (donkey) to slay 1,000 Philistines. He killed the Philistines out of revenge because they killed his wife. Judges 15:14-16. Who built a giant boat called the Ark? a. Adam. b. Noah. c. Moses. Answer B: Noah . God gave Noah in structions to construct a massive boat called the Ark. It took Noah and his sons about 100 years to build the Ark. The purpose was to save humanity and the animals from the destruction of the world caused by a massive flood. God was disgusted with the behavior of his people and decided to destroy them all. However, he found favor with Noah and decided to save him and his family. Genesis 6:9-22. How many people were on the Ark? a. Two. b. Four. c. Eight. Answer C: Eight people . There were a total of eight people on the ark. Noah, his three sons, and their four wives were on the Ark. Genesis 6:17-18. Who did God transport to Nineveh using a giant sea creature? a. Jonah. b. Daniel. c. David. Answer A: Jonah . God commanded Jonah to go to Nineveh to deliver a message to the wicked Assyrians. Jonah refused to do it and tried to run away to Tarshish on a boat. Because Jonah was on the boat and was disobedient to God, the boat encountered adverse weather. The sailors realized the situation and confronted Jonah, who then jumped overboard to save them. The Bible states that God dispatched a "great fish" to pick up Jonah and deliver him to Nineveh. Jonah 1:14-17. Who was forced into the lion's den? a. Samson. b. Daniel. c. David. Answer B: Daniel. At the command of King Darius, the Mede, Daniel was forced into a lion's den. Jealous underlings tricked Darius into giving the order because they disliked Daniel. As we know from Sunday school, the lions behaved like kittens, and Daniel was safe. Daniel 6. Which prophet did God take up to heaven in a fiery chariot? a. Moses. b. Enoch. c. Elijah. Answer C: Elijah. Something resembling a fiery chariot transported Elijah d irectly to heaven. Elijah did not die but was taken alive straight to heaven as he stood on the far bank of the Jordan. 2 Kings 2:10-17. Who took over Elijah's ministry after he was taken to heaven? a. Jehoshaphat his brother b. Gehazi, his servant. c. Elisha. Answer C: Elisha. After Elijah ascended into heaven on a fiery chariot, his apprentice Elisha took over for him. Elisha was the apprentice of Elijah, as appointed by God. Elijah's cloak was dropped as he entered the fiery chariot, and Elisha took it, assuming the responsibilities that came with it. 2 Kings 2:8-15. What did God present to Moses when he was on Mount Sinai? a. God gave Moses the instructions to build the temple in Jerusalem after they reached Canaan. b. Moses received several hundred laws and two stone tablets of the Ten Commandments. c. God gave Moses a pre-assembled gold-covered ark to store the Tanakh Bible. Answer B: Ten Commandments. God gave the tablets of the Ten Commandments and m any laws to Moses on Mount Sinai. Moses received two stone tablets with the commandments during his time on the mountain with God. God himself engraved the tablets with his finger. Moses also revealed most of the 613 laws known as the Mitzvot, which are the commandments and guidelines that governed Jewish life and are practiced today within their interpretations. Exodus 19. How many sets of the Ten Commandment slates did God etch out for Moses? a. One. b. Two. c. Three. Answer B: Two sets. God etched out two separate sets of tables with the Ten Commandments for Moses. Moses brought down the first set of tablets of the Ten Commandments from the mountain. Upon his arrival at the camp, Moses witnessed the Israelites having a party and worshiping a golden calf. Moses was so angry that he threw the stone slates to the ground and broke them into pieces. Because Moses destroyed the original tablets, he had to ask God to create a second set of tablets on a trip he took later. How humiliating. Exodus 34:1-4. How did Aaron explain to Moses about the golden calf? a. "An angel came and told us to make a golden idol." b. "The devil showed up and forced us to make a golden calf." c. "There was a fire, and the people tossed some gold into it, and poof, the calf emerged." Answer C: Poof, the calf appeared. The calf just magically emerged from the fire after tossing gold into it. Aaron stated, "The people threw some gold into the fire, and suddenly, a calf emerged." Really! God was unhappy about this event and resulted in Aaron dying in the desert before reaching the promised land. Exodus 32. Who looked back at Gomorrah and turned into a pillar of salt? a. Lot's oldest daughter. b. Lot's uncle. c. Lot's wife. Answer C: Lot's wife. Lot's wife was transformed into a pillar of salt. Lot's wife disobeyed God as the family was leaving Gomorrah. She looked back at Sodom during its destruction by God. As a result, she was transformed into a pillar of salt. Genesis 19:23-26. Who was sold into slavery by his brothers? a. Esau. b. Joseph. c. Benjamin. Answer B: Joseph. Joseph was sold into slavery to slave traders by several of his jealous brothers. His brothers were jealous of a colorful coat that their father had given Joseph. An Egyptian guard named Potiphar bought Joseph from the traders. Joseph eventually became a leader in Egypt, serving directly under the pharaoh. Genesis 37:18-36. What was King David's first occupation? a. Prophet of God. b. Captain of the guard. c. Shepherd for his father. Answer C: A shepherd. When David was a young boy, he was a shepherd for his father. 1 Samuel 16:8-13. When David was a shepherd, what animal did he protect his sheep from? a. Lions and Bears. b. Wolves and Coyotes. c. Snakes and Gila monsters. Answer A: Lions and bears. David protected the sheep from the natural predators of lions and bears. The Bible says David would track after the predators and remove the sheep from their mouths. David was said to keep his sheep content by playing the lyre to them. 1 Samuel 17:34-37. Who used a sling and a smooth stone to kill a giant? a. Samson. b. Daniel. c. David. Answer C: David. David, when he was a young shepherd, he killed the giant Philistine known as Goliath. David went to the battlefront when he was a young lad to take food and drink to the soldiers. While there, he heard the blasphemous shouting of the Philistine giant Goliath. David decided to answer the giant's challenge. He attacked the giant with a sling and a smooth stone. After David slew Goliath, David chopped the giant's head off with the giant's sword. 1 Samuel 17:33-54. Who betrayed Jesus to the religious mob on the night of His arrest? a. The server at the Last Supper, Jediah. b. The jealous tax collector, Matthew. c. A greedy disciple, Judas Iscariot. Answer C: Judas Iscariot. O n the night of Jesus' arrest, Judas Iscariot bet rayed Him. Jesus prophesied and announced at the Last Supper that one among them would betray Him. Judas identified Jesus with a kiss when the religious mob arrived at the Garden of Gethsemane to arrest Him. Matthew 26:14-16. How much was Judas paid to identify Jesus on the night of the arrest? a. Twenty pieces of gold. b. Thirty pieces of silver. c. He received nothing. Answer B: Thirty pieces of silver. Judas received thirty pieces of silver from the Pharisees for betraying Jesus. This amount was the common price for a slave at the market: Jesus' life was only worth the price of a slave to the Pharisees. Matthew 26:14-16 What happened to Judas Iscariot after the mob took Jesus away? a. Judas fled to Egypt. b. The disciples slew him. c. Judas committed suicide. Answer C: Committed suicide. Judas was remorseful after betraying his master and took his life . He returned the thirty pieces of silver, hanged himself, and his guts spilled out. Matthew 27:3-10. What island was John exiled on when he wrote the Book of Revelation? a. Malta. b. Crete. c. Patmos. Answer C: Patmos. John wrote the book of Revelation while on the island of Patmos. He was exiled on the Greek island of Patmos in the Aegean Sea. Patmos was a Roman penal colony, and John lived in a cave on the island. Revelation 1:9. This man denied knowing Jesus three times on the night of Jesus' arrest. a. Paul. b. Peter. c. Matthew. Answer B: Peter. Peter denied knowing Jesus three times on the night of Jesus' arrest. Even though Peter said he would always affirm Jesus, he did deny him that evening. At the Last Supper, Jesus foretold that Peter would betray him three times before the cock crowed. As it happened, as Peter followed Jesus through the streets, on three occasions someone in the crowd identified him as a follower of Jesus, and he denied it each time. Luke 22:54-62. This person watched as Moses floated among the reeds along the Nile riverbank. a. Jochebed. The mother of Moses. b. Aaron. The brother of Moses. c. Miriam. The sister of Moses. Answer C: Miriam. Miriam, the sister of Moses, followed the basket as it traveled down the river. Moses was born three months premature. His mother hid Moses for three months from the authorities. Fearing for his life, she put Moses into a basket and placed it in the Nile River. She hoped that the royal court would discover Moses and spare his life. Moses' sister, Miriam, followed along the riverbank. Pharaoh's daughter found him in the river and adopted him. Exodus 2:1-10. Jesus brought this man back to life after being dead for four days. a. Lazarus. b. Eutychus c. Jairus' Daughter. Answer A: Lazarus. Jesus brought Lazarus back to life to show the power of God. Lazarus was Jesus' friend who had died and was placed in a burial tomb. Jesus deliberately waited four days before raising Lazarus back to life to demonstrate the power of God. John 11:38-44. Who is the oldest person in the Bible? a. Methuselah. b. Noah. c. Adam. Answer A: Methuselah. The oldest person in the Bible is Methuselah. Methuselah died at 969 years old. Noah lived to be 950 years old. Adam lived to be 930 years old. Genesis 5:21-27. Who killed Abel because of jealousy? a. Cain. b. Seth. c. Adam. Answer A: Cain. Abel was killed by his brother Cain be cause of jealousy. Abel was a rancher, and Cain was a farmer. Cain was upset because God seemed to favor Abel's animal sacrifice more than Cain's crop sacrifice. Abel was murdered by Cain because of this jealousy over which sacrifice God preferred. Genesis 4:8. What type of property was Jesus born in? a. Jesus was born in an animal shelter just outside of Bethlehem. b. The birth took place in an inn located near Jerusalehem. c. Jesus was born in his parents' home in Nazareth. Answer A: Animal shelter. Jesus was born just outside Bethlehem in an animal shelter. The family was in Bethlehem for the census, and all the rooms were full at the inns. They could find shelter only in a cave on the outskirts of town, which served as an animal shelter. After he was born, Jesus was wrapped in swaddling clothes and placed in a feeding trough called a manger. Luke 2:2-7. What city did Jesus grow up in? a. Jesus lived in Jerusalem after leaving Bethlehem for the census. b. He grew up in Damascus, where his stepfather was a carpenter. c. Jesus grew up in Nazareth, the home of his parents. Answer C: Nazareth. Jesus grew up and lived in Nazareth until he started his ministry. He was born near Bethlehem, raised in Nazareth, and died in Jerusalem. Jesus left Nazareth and started his ministry in Capernaum. Luke 2:51-52. Who was the first recorded person to be taken straight to heaven without dying first? a. Elijah. b. Enoch. c. Moses. Answer B: Enoch. Enoch was the first person taken to heaven by God without dying first. Genesis states, "Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him." Enoch was the great-grandfather of Noah and the father of Methuselah. Genesis 5:21-29. How many criminals were crucified beside Jesus? a. One. b. Two. c. Three. Answer B: Two criminals . At the crucifixion, two criminals were also on a cross and crucified at the same time as Jesus. There was one criminal on either side of Jesus. Jesus told one of them that he would see him later in paradise. Luke 23:32-34. Who baptized Jesus? a. Caiaphas, the high priest in the temple, was the one who baptized Jesus. b. Jesus was baptized by His second cousin John. c. Friar Tuck baptized Jesus. Answer B: John the Baptist. John the Baptist , cousin of Jesus, baptized Jesus in the River Jordan. John lived in the wild, ate locusts and honey, and wore fur-skin clothes. After the baptism, the Holy Spirit, resembling a dove, descended upon Jesus. God spoke and said he was well pleased. Matthew 3:13-17 This prophet led the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery. a. Joshua. b. Moses. c. Aaron. Answer B: Moses. God chose Moses to lead the Hebrews out of Egypt and to the promised land. His brother Aaron was his spokesman, and Joshua was his right-hand man. Moses died when they reached the outskirts of Canaan, and Joshua led them into the promised land. The story of Moses. Educate yourself with these hard questions about characters in the Bible. Scroll further down for the difficult Bible questions about people in the Bible. Hard Bible Questions about people in the Bible Who is Yahweh in the Bible? a. Abraham. b. Jesus. c. God. Answer C: God. God is Yahweh. Only temple priests could say "Yahweh," because it was so holy. Yahweh is God, but the most popular English translation of Yahweh is Lord. "Lord" appears more than 6,800 times in the original Old Testament. At what age did Jesus start his ministry? a. Twelve. Jesus began at the age of twelve, after spending three days in the synagogue with the priests. b. Twenty-one . Jesus began preaching when he came of age at twenty-one. c. Thirty. He started his ministry when he was baptized at thirty. Answer C: Thirty years old. Jesus began his ministry as a fully grown adult after reaching the age of thirty. His cousin John the Baptist baptized Jesus, marking the beginning of His ministry. Jesus started preaching at Capernaum in Galilee, a day's walk from his home in Nazareth. Luke 3:23. Who were the people in the Bible that boarded the Ark and survived the catastrophic flood? a. All the people in Noah's small village boarded the Ark. b. Noah, his three sons, and their wives survived. c. Only Noah and his wife. Answer B: Noah and his family. Those who survived the flood on the ark were Noah, his three sons, and their wives. All of humanity started with Adam and Eve, but also all humanity comes from Noah's family. Noah is considered the forefather of the Jewish people through his grandson Jacob. Genesis 7:13. To whom did Jesus say these words: "I will make you fishers of men"? a. Paul and John. b. Matthew and Luke. c. Peter and his brother Andrew. Answer C: Peter and Andrew. Jesus told Peter and Andrew, who w ere fishermen, that they would become fishers of men. Jesus approached them at the shore when they were casting their nets and made them his first disciples. Mark 1:16-18. Whose rod turned into a snake and ate the sorcerers' snakes in Egypt? a. Elijah. b. Aaron. c. Moses. Answer B: Aaron. Aaron wielded a staff that, when thrown to the ground, consumed the snakes of sorcerers. This episode 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. The religious Sanhedrin. b. Governor Pontius Pilate. c. King Herod Antipas. Answer C: Herod Antipas. King Herod Antipas, the tetrarch over Galilee, ordered the beheading of John the Baptist. Salome was Herod's stepdaughter, the daughter of Herod's wife, Herodias. She deceived Herod into ordering the execution of John 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. Answer B: Jesus and Peter. Jesus and Peter walked on water. Jesus was on shore, and the disciples were out a short way in a boat. Rather than call the boat to shore, Jesus walked out on the water to the boat. As Jesus was walking toward the boat, Peter got out and walked toward Him. Unfortunately Peter lost his faith, got scared, and started to sink. Jesus had to save Peter from drowning. 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. Answer B: Saul of Tarsus. Saul of Tarsus oversaw the stoning of Stephen when the riotous crowd demanded it. He did not himself throw any stones, but he approved, sanctioned, and supervised. Later, Saul converted to Christianity and became known as Paul the Disciple. Acts 8:1-14. What did Jesus' mother ask him to do when they were at a wedding? a. Bless the newlyweds. b. Replenish the wine. c. Make the toast. Answer B: Make more wine. The host ran out of wine, and Mary urged Jesus to make more wine out of water. Most scholars contend that this was Jesus' first miracle as recorded in the Bible. John 2:1-11. Whom did Delilah seduce for the Philistine army? a. David. b. Samson. c. Solomon. Answer B: Samson. Samson was seduced by Delilah. The Philistines wanted to capture Samson after killing 1,000 of them. Because of Samson's enormous strength, it was difficult to capture him. The Philistines persuaded Delilah to seduce Samson and learn what gave him his strength. Delilah's constant banter finally convinced Samson to tell her that his hair was the source of his strength. While Samson was sleeping, Delilah cut his hair and then called in the Philistine capturers. Judges 16. Which Bible person permitted the creation of a golden idol while camped in the desert? a. Moses. b. Aaron. c. Miriam. Answer B: Aaron. During the exodus from Egypt through the desert, Aaron permitted the creation of a golden idol. This event occurred while Moses was spending 40 days and nights on the mountain, speaking with God. The congregation got weary and bored waiting for Moses and assumed he would never return. They wanted to worship something that they could see, so they made a golden calf. Exodus 32:1-6. What is the main thing that Judas Iscariot is known for? a. Judas was a southern outcast and was not really trusted by the others. b. He was the treasurer in charge of the disciples' money. c. Judas betraid Jesus. Answer C: He betraid Jesus. Judas Iscariot received 30 pieces of silver for betraying Jesus. This was the same amount as the price of a slave, showing how the Sanhedrin felt about Jesus. After feeling remorse, Judas gave the money back to the Sanhedrin, but they refused it. Later, Judas felt so remorseful that he hung himself for what he had done. Matthew 26:14-16. What did Jesus say were the two most important commandments? a. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself. b. Obey the Ten Commandments and pray often. c. Be baptized and partake of communion. Answer A: Love. Love is the most important commandment and priority according to Jesus. First, love God, and second, love your neighbor. Matthew 22:36-40. Which woman in the Bible did Eli think was drunk when she was praying in the temple? a. Anna. b. Sarah. c. Hannah. Answer C: Hannah. Hannah appeared to be drunk while praying in the temple. Hannah was the barren wife of Elkanah. She continuously went to the temple, pleading in fervent prayer for a child. Hannah's prayer was finally answered, and she gave birth to Samuel. 1 Samuel 1:9-17. Who was the prophet who called two she-bears out of the woods to attack a group of 42 misbehaving and disrespectful mouthy boys? a. Elisha. b. Joshua. c. Abraham. Answer A: Elisha. Elisha called out two female bears to attack a group of disrespectful children. A group of rowdy, rebellious teens teased Elisha about being bald when he was walking along the road. Elisha summoned two bears out of the woods, which mauled several dozen of the lads. The story's lesson is to respect your elders and avoid teasing the priest. 2 Kings 2:23-25. Who was the blind Bible character that Jesus healed in Jericho? a. Bartimaeus. b. Malchus. c. Legion. Answer A: Bartimaeus. Bartimaeus was healed of blindness by Jesus in Jericho. The Bible has 26 stories of Jesus performing healings. In this particular story, Jesus and the disciples left Jericho and came across a beggar beside the road. It was Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, who was blind and called out to Jesus. Jesus felt compassion and healed his blindness. Mark 10:46-52. What was the name of the servant of Caiaphas whose ear Peter cut off? a. Belshazza. b. Malchus. c. Uzzah. Answer B: Malchus. Peter cut the ear off of Malchus when Caiaphas and the mob came to arrest Jesus in the garden. Jesus put Machus' ear back on and healed it. Peter was known to be somewhat hot-tempered and always carried a sword. John 18:10 Who was Jacob's brother, known for his red hair and hairy appearance? a. Judah. b. Isaac. c. Esau. Answer C: Esau. Esau was the red, hairy twin brother of Jacob. Jacob's brother was a twin, but they were not identical twins. The two brothers always competed with each other over everything, including their actual birth. Esau came out first, but Jacob held his heel, trying to keep him back so he could come out first. Genesis 25:24-26. What famous thing did Uzzah do that is mentioned in the Bible? a. He was responsible for caring for the portable temple during the exodus in the desert. b. He sweetened the water hole when the Hebrews were in the desert. c. Uzzah died when he touched the Ark of the Covenant. Answer B: Uzzah died. Uzzah died when he touched the Ark to steady it. King David, along with 30,000 others, was transporting the Ark of the Covenant from the house of Abinadab in Baale-Judah into the house of Obed-Edom, the Gittite, in the City of David (Jerusalem). Uzzah instantly died when he tried to steady the ark from falling off the cart when the oxen stumbled. 2 Samuel 6:1-7. Who forced three friends of Daniel into a fiery furnace? a. Potiphar, the captain of the guards. b. Nebuchadnezzar . c. King David. Answer B: Nebuchadnezzar. Nebuchadnezzar forced Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into a fiery furnace. They were friends of David and 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 three men to death in the furnace, but God's intervention saved them. Daniel 3:8-15. Who was Lazarus? a. A member of the Sanhedrin who believed in Jesus. b. The brother-in-law of Jesus. c. Jesus' friend. Answer C: Jesus' friend. Jesus raised this friend from the dead four days after he died. When Jesus stood outside the tomb, He shouted and told Lazarus to rise and come out. So he did. Jesus wanted to show the power of God by deliberately waiting four days before coming to raise his friend from death. John 11:38-44. Who was the Jerusalem priest who instigated the trial of Jesus? a Caiaphas. b. Ananias. c. Phinehas. Answer A: Caiaphas. The main priest who charged Jesus with the crimes was named Caiaphas. Annias was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, a high priest who also participated in the coercion of Jesus. Phinehas was the grandson of Aaron and not alive during the time of Jesus. A mob was agitated with Jesus and approached Caiaphas, convincing him to prosecute Jesus. John 18:12-14. Which Bible character sat on a donkey that talked to him? a. Balaam. b. Saul. c. John. Answer A: Balaam. A donkey spoke to Balaam af ter he had beaten it several times. The donkey stopped because an angel was blocking the way. Balaam repeatedly prodded the donkey, who remained motionless. Then the donkey spoke to Balaam. "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. Matthias. b. Nathaniel. c. Thaddeus. Answer A: Matthias. The 13th apostle who replaced Judas Iscariot was Matthias. Matthias was a disciple and selected by drawing lots. Acts 1:21-26. King David saw this woman bathing in the nude and later had an affair with her. a. Bathsheba. b. Cleopatra. c. Michal. Answer A: Bathsheba. David saw Bathsheba bath ing on a rooftop next door and became lustful for her. He arranged for her husband to be killed in battle and then took Bathsheba as his wife. It's a coincidence that her name is Bathsheba and she was taking a bath. Makes you wonder how the names in the Bible were selected or translated. 2 Samuel 11:2-5. Who was it that "stinketh" in the Bible? a. Joseph's body, lying in a box as it was carried during the Exodus. b. Lazarus at the time of his resurrection. c. Methuselah due to his age. Answer B: Lazarus. After lying dead in the tomb for four days, Lazarus's sister said Lazarus had a stench. She was in tears and extremely upset that Jesus did not come right away to save His friend. John 11:38-43. Who was sitting with the elders of Judah when a heavenly spirit pulled him by the hair, took him up between earth and heaven in a vision, and brought him to Jerusalem? a. Ezekiel. b. David. c. Paul. Answer A: Ezekiel. Ezekiel had a vision that took him to Jerusalem, and he faced the glory of God. He was pulled by his hair between heaven and earth in a dream. God showed Ezekiel the wickedness of man and how sinful and detestable they had become. Ezekiel 8:1-4. Whom did Samuel anoint as the first king of Israel? a. Solomon. b. David. c. Saul. Answer C: Saul. The people demanded a king, so Samuel appointed Saul as their first king. Saul was the preferred choice of the masses. This event was perhaps the first step Israel took in its journey from a collection of scattered tribes to becoming a united country. 1 Samuel 9:15-20. Who was the last king of northern Israel? a. Nebuchadnezzar. b. Solomon. c. Hoshea. Answer C: Hoshea. The 19th and last king of the northern kingdom of Israel was Hoshea , son of Elah. Hoshea took advantage of an opportunity during a battle between Israel and the Assyrians. He killed King Pekah of Israel during the battle and assumed power. His poor leadership and refusal to pay the Assyrians protection money led to Israel's final downfall. Hoshea was the last king. Who was Elisha's teacher? a. Samuel. b. Elija. c. Daniel. Answer B: Elijha. Elisha's teacher was Elijah. After Elijah ascended to heaven in a fiery chariot, his apprentice Elisha assumed leadership. Elijah's apprentice was Elisha. Which tribe of Israel took care of the religious duties of the faithful? a. Benedictines. b. Aaronites, c. Levites. d. Jesuits. Answer C: Levites. The religious affairs of the Hebrews were the responsibility of the Levites. God entrusted the Levites, with Aaron as the high priest, to manage all tabernacle matters. The practice continued for over 1500 years, until the arrival of Jesus led to the disbandment of the priesthood. Who was the prophet that ate locusts and honey when he traveled in the wilderness? a. Moses. b. Samson. c. John the Baptist. Answer C: John the Baptist. John the Baptist ate locust and honey while living in the wilderness. This prophet was a simple man who was faithful to God and wore fur coats made of wild animals. John was Jesus' second cousin and baptized Jesus at the start of His ministry. The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus at the baptism. Matthew 3:1-6. Who is David's father? a. Solomon. b. Jesse. c. Obed. Answer B: Jesse. David's father is Jesse. David was the youngest of Jesse's eight sons. The name of David's mother is not specifically mentioned in the Bible. Obed is David's grandfather, and Boaz is David's great-grandfather. Solomon is David's son with Bathsheba. Ruth 4:15–22. Which Bible character had to have his arms held up by his aides so that he could communicate hand signals to his army below in battle? a. Moses. b. Abraham. c. King David. Answer A: Moses. During a battle with the Amalekites, Moses gave hand signals to the Israelites. Moses became worn out; his arms could not stay up, and the Israelites began losing the battle. Aaron and Hur sat Moses on a rock and held up his arms, and the Israelites became victorious. Exodus 17:8-13. Who was a Phoenician queen and the wife of the evil King Ahab? a. Bathsheba. b. Jezebel. c. Vashti. Answer B: Jesebel. The evil wife of King Ahab was Jezebel , per haps the most evil person in the Bible. Her maids threw her out the window, which led to her horrifying death. Dogs began eating her as she lay on the ground before they had a chance to bury her. 1 Kings 16:29-33. Who was pulled from the crowd to carry Jesus' cross on the day of His crucifixion? a. Simon from Cyrene . b. Zacchaeus. c. Barrabas . Answer A: Simon from Cyrene. Simon from Cyrene was forced to carry the cross of Jesus. Jesus was so beaten down and weak that he could not carry his cross. Simon was just passing by when the soldiers seized him from the crowd and forced him to carry the cross of Jesus. He was just an ordinary person, in the wrong place at the wrong time. Zacchaeus was an onlooker that sat up in a tree to see Jesus as he came by. Barrabas was a criminal that was freed on the night of Jesus' trial. Mark 15:21-22. Which Pharisee visited Jesus at night to avoid detection by the Sanhedrin? a. Joseph of Arimathea. b. Nicodemus. c. Gamaliel. Answer B: Nicodemus. During the night, Nicodemus , a Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin, visited Jesus. Nicodemus asked Jesus about the meaning of "being born again." Later Nicodemus helped Joseph of Arimathea in taking Jesus to his tomb after the crucifixion. John 3:1-21. Who was Joseph’s youngest brother? a. Benjamin. b. Judah. c. Ruben. Answer A: Benjamin. The youngest of Jacob's twelve sons was Benjamin. Benjamin was the youngest brother of Joseph. The twelve brothers founded the twelve tribes of Israel. Benjamin was the youngest brother out of 12 siblings. Who greeted the first two visitors to Jesus' tomb after His resurrection? a. Mary , the mother of Jesus. b. Peter and Andrew . c. Angel of the Lord. Answer C: An angel. At the doorway of Jesus' tomb was an angel of the Lord who greeted the visitors. The first to arrive at the tomb to see the resurrected Jesus was Mary Magdalene. Matthew 28:1-10. How long did Jesus spend on earth after His resurrection? a. Exactly forty days. b. Three days. c. A week. Answer A: Forty days. Jesus spent forty days be tween his resurrection and ascension. How much time elapsed between Jesus' resurrection and when he ascended into heaven? Acts 1:3 Difficult Bible Questions about Characters in the Bible. This is a difficult Bible quiz section about Bible characters. Which Bible person did God tell to sharpen all his flint knives? a. Moses, who received instructions to do this in preparation for the upcoming battle with Canaan. b. Aaron, who was to slaughter the sheep for the upcoming Pentecost sacrifice. c. Joshua, who was assigned the task of performing a mass circumcision. Answer C: Joshua. Joshua was instructed by God to sharpen his flint knives. The Israelites had been wandering in the desert for forty years, and all the circumcised men had died. This ritual was never performed while the Israelites were roaming in the desert. God instructed Joshua to have all men circumcised before entering the promised land. Wow! Joshua 5:1-8. Who was the first wife of David? a. Bathsheba. b. Abigail. c. Michal. Answer C: Michal. Micha l was the first of King David's eight wives. Most of David's wives were previously married, and their husbands mysteriously died shortly after David met the wives' husbands. Bathsheba was his eighth wife. Abidgail was his second wife. Michal was his first wife. 1 Samuel 18:20–27. Who was the most wicked king of Israel? a. Jeroboam. b. Solomon. c. Ahab. Answer C: Ahab. The most wicked king was Ahab , who worshipped the god Baal and built a shrine to him. Jezebel, his wife, was the most evil pagan woman in the Bible and hated God's believers. Ahab was the most disapproved-of and deplorable evil king in the Bible. Jezebel orchestrated the death of a vineyard owner so that Ahab could have the vineyard for himself. 1 Kings 21:20-25. Who was the longest-reigning king over the Kingdom of Israel? a. Jeroboam II. b. Solomon. c. Saul. Answer A: Jerobaom II. The longest-reigning king over Israel was Jeroboam II. He was the 13th king of Israel and reigned for 41 years. Archeologists believe the most prosperous time in ancient Israel was under Jeroboam's control. Read about Jeroboam. Who was the first man in the Bible to have more than one wife? a. Lamech. b. Abraham. c. King David. Answer A: Lamech. The first man to have more than one wife in the Bible was Lamech . Lamech's wives were Adah and Zillah. Genesis 4:19. Which tribe was the smallest of the twelve tribes of Israel? a. Benjamin. b. Judah. c. Levi. Answer A: Benjamin. The smallest of the twelve tribes of Israel was Benjamin , the youngest of twelve brothers. The sons of Jacob, later known as Israel, founded the twelve tribes of Israel. Listed by their ages, the tribes of Jacob's sons are Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, and Benjamin. 1 Samuel 9:21. Whose eyes did the invading army of Nebuchadnezzar put out? a. Paul. b. Daniel. c. Zedekiah. Answer C: Zedekiah. Nebuchadnezzar's army was the invading army that attacked Zedekiah and put out his eyes. The king of Babylon took Zedekiah and his two sons into custody. Zedekiah's two sons were killed before him, and then his eyes were taken out. 2 Kings 25:1-7. Who was Saul's eldest daughter, initially promised to David by Saul, but about whom he later changed his mind? a. Merab. b. Michal. c. Rachel. Answer A: Merab. Saul's oldest daughter was Merab and was promised to David. However, Saul changed his mind and married Merab off to Adriel the Meholathite instead. David later married Michal, Merab's younger sister. Michal was David's first wife out of a total of eight. 1 Samuel 18:17-21 Who did David put in the most dangerous spot in a battle because he wanted him killed? a. Uriah. b. Ehud. c. Gideon. Answer A: Uriah. Uriah was placed in battle so that he would be killed. After lusting over Bathsheba, Uriah's wife, and having an affair with her, David wanted her as his wife. Because Uriah the Hittite was Bathsheba's husband, David set him up for death in a battle. 2 Samuel 11:14-17. What is the blood relationship between Jacob and Abraham of the Bible? a. They were not blood-related; they were related through marriage. b. Jacob was Abraham's grandson. c. Abraham was Jacob's father. Answer B: Jacob was Abraham's grandson. Abraham and Sarah were the parents of Isaac. Isaac and Rebecca were the parents of Jacob. This relationship made Jacob Abraham's grandson. Genesis 25:19-26. Which cruel king's wife was partially eaten by dogs after her death? a. Bathsheba. b. Jezebel. c. Vashti. Answer B: Jezebel. Jezebel was eaten upon by dogs after she died. She mocked Jehu as he passed by while looking down from her window. Jehu was the general who had overthrown and killed Jezebel's son. Jezebel's eunuchs throw her out the window following the orders of Jehu. The dogs ate on Jezebel before she could be picked up for burial. 2 Kings 9:30-37. What woman won a beauty contest held by King Ahasuerus? a. Esther. b. Vashti. c. Leah. Answer A: Esther won the beauty contest King Ahasuerus held to select a new queen. The king banished his wife, Vashti, from the palace and held a contest to determine her replacement. Vashti was banished for refusing to dance in the nude before the court as requested by the drunken king. Ahasuerus selected Esther as his replacement for Vashti during a beauty contest. Esther 2. In the Bible, who did Jesus tell to be born again without marveling? a. Pontius Pilate. b. Nicodemus. c. Lazarus. Answer B: Nicodemus. Nicodemus was told by Jesus what "born again" meant. He was a Jewish leader and member of the Sanhedrin. Jesus told Nicodemus not to marvel when he approached Jesus at night to ask what it meant to be "born again." John 3:1-7. Who was Abraham’s nephew? a. Lot. b. Job. c. Joseph. Answer A: Lot. Abraham's nephew was Lot. Lot was the son of Haran, Abraham's brother, and the grandson of Terah. He and his daughters were the only ones to escape the destruction of Sodom. Genesis 12:4-5. Which biblical king did God bestow leprosy upon for dishonoring the customs when he burned incense in the temple? a. Nebuchadnezzar. b. Josiah. c. Uzziah. Answer C: Uzziah. King Uzziah was given leprosy by God for dishonoring the temple customs. He became frustrated with the priests and went against their customs in the temple. Uzziah shouted in anger at the priests, and leprosy afflicted him as a result. 2 Chronicles 26:17-21. The earth swallowed this biblical figure and his followers after they rebelled in the desert during the exodus. a. Aaron. b. Korah. c. Potiphar. Answer B: Korah. The earth swallowed up Korah and his followers for disobedience to God. Korah was a Levite and insisted that he and his fellow Levites should be the priests, not Aaron and his select few. God made Moses and Aaron leaders, so God had no choice but to kill those who opposed His authority. Numbers 16:28-35. Who rebuked David for committing adultery with Bathsheba? a. Joab. He was David's chief commander and was the one who rebuked him. b. Gad. He was a prophet and a close advisor to David. c. Nathan. He was a prophet in David's court. Answer C: Nathan. Nathan rebuked David for having an affair and committing adultery with Bathsheba, resulting in her having a child with David. David immediately repented and was back in God's favor. However, as is often the case with God, there was a punishment: God took the child's life. 2 Samuel 12:7-10. God reprimanded this man for listening to his friends instead of following God's guidance. a. Job. b. Moses. c. Joseph. Answer A: Job. Job was scolded by God for listening to his friends instead of Him. Initially, Job listened to his friends instead of God, which led to further complications in solving his problems. Job 42. Who destroyed the First Temple in Jerusalem? a. Nebuzaradan . He was a commander of Nebuchadnezzar's imperial guard. b. General Titus . He was the commander of the Roman army. c. Sisera. He was the commander of the Canaanite army. Answer A: Nebuzaradan. Nebuzaradan was the commander of King Nebuchadnezzar's imperial guard who destroyed the temple. He also leveled the city walls and led the people into captivity. 2 Kings 25:8-17. Who agreed to work for fourteen years to marry Rachel? a. Japheth. b. David. c. Jacob. Answer C: Jacob. Jacob worked for Laban fourteen years before he was allowed to marry Rachel. Previously, he fled to the safety of his uncle Laban for fear that his brother Esau was going to kill him. Laban had two daughters, Rachel, the youngest, and Leah, the older, both of whom were unmarried. Jacob fell in love with the younger Rachel and wanted to marry her. However, the tradition was that the oldest was to marry before the youngest. The agreement was for Jacob to work seven years for Laban so that he could marry Rachel. Laban tricked Jacob and substituted his older daughter, Leah, in place of Rachel. Jacob agreed to work another seven years so that he could marry Rachel. It was a total of fourteen years that Jacob worked for Laban before he could marry Rachel. Laban did what any father would do to get a daughter married off, as she was not attractive enough to attract suitors. Genesis 29:16–30. This Bible person climbed a sycamore tree to view Jesus entering the city on Easter. a. Zacchaeus. b. Barabbas. c. Usiah. Answer A: Zacchaeus. A short man named Zacchaeus watched Jesus from the branch of a tree. He was a Roman tax collector. Luke 19:1-10. Which Persian queen influenced the king to protect her people, the Jews? a. Bathsheba. b. Esther. c. Ruth. Answer B: Esther. Queen Esther used her influence to protect her people (Jews) from genocide. Esther 8. Whom did the Virgin Mary visit after the angel Gabriel told her she would give birth to the Messiah? a. Joseph. b. Her mother. c. Her cousin Elizabeth. Answer C: Elizabeth. Mary visited and shared her news with her cousin Elizabeth. Elizabeth told Mary that an angelic messenger had also visited her. The angelic messenger informed Elizabeth that she would give birth to a child named John, and he would announce the arrival of the Messiah, Mary's baby. Luke 1:35-45. Which girls were Naomi's daughters-in-law? a. Mary and Martha. b. Rachel and Leah. c. Orpah and Ruth. Answer C: Orpah and Ruth. The daughters-in-law of Naomi were Orpah and Ruth. Naomi had a tough life, as her husband died and then her two sons died. The three women were all alone with no men in their lives and no heirs. Orpah went back to live with her parents. Naomi returned to her childhood hometown. Ruth insisted on going with Naomi. Ruth 1:1-5. Who exorcised a demon from a slave woman, angering her owners? a. Paul. b. Jesus. c. Andrew. Answer A: Paul. Paul cast out demons from a slave girl. Silas and Paul were evangelizing in Philippi, where Lydia, a resident of Thyatira, converted. While there, a slave girl full of an evil spirit kept following Paul and Silas, shouting at them. Paul finally had enough of the situation and commanded the evil spirit to leave the slave girl. The slave owners were upset, as they had profited financially from the woman's fortune-telling abilities. Acts 16:16-24. What was Simon of Cyrene forced to do by Roman soldiers on the day Jesus died? a. The Roman soldiers selected Simon of Cyrene to carry Jesus' cross . b. He was forced to poke a lance at Jesus ' side while he hung on the cross. c. Simon was ordered to administer Jesus a bitter drink while on the cross. Answer A: Carry Jesus' cross. The Roman soldiers forced Simon of Cyrene, a bystander, out of the crowd to carry Jesus' cross. He was simply an innocent bystander who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. The scourging and flogging had left Jesus in dire physical shape, causing him to lose much blood, which weakened him such that he could not carry his cross. Matthew 27:32-37 Who is the sister of Aaron and Moses? a. Miriam. b. Sarah. c. Ruth. Answer A: Miriam. The older sister of Moses and Aaron was Miriam. 1 Chronicles 6:3. Who owned a bronze staff with a top shaped like a snake named Nehushtan? a. A sorcerer of the pharaoh. b. Beelzebub. c. Moses. Answer C: Moses. Moses carried the Nehushtan during the exodus through the desert. The Nehushtan staff cured snake bites in the desert. Numbers 21:4-9. 2 Kings 18:1-4. Which Bible character gained fame for skill in playing the lyre? a. Cleopatra. b. Solomon. c. David. Answer C: David. David played the lyre (handheld harp) and also wrote some songs. He often played music for King Saul to soothe him. 1 Samuel 16:14-23. Who was David's best friend and also the son of King Saul? a. Benjamin. b. Jonathan. c. Saul. Answer B: Jonathan. Jonathan was David's best friend since childhood. He was Saul's son and the grandson of Moses. Jonathan was approximately 30 years older than David. 1 Samuel 18:1-4. Who was shipwrecked on Malta Island? a. Luke and Paul. b. Matthew. c. John. Answer A: Luke and Paul. Luke and Paul were on a ship carrying 276 men and a cargo of grain bound for Rome. Paul was one of many prisoners aboard the ship on the way to trial with Caesor. With him was Luke as his physician. A terrible storm shipwrecked them in the Mediterranean Sea. God intervened by directing the winds to deliver the ship to Malta during the 14-day ordeal so that they could preach there. Acts 27. What did God command Moses to do to a rock to make water come forth from it? a. Strike the rock with his staff. b. Talk to the rock. c. Neither d. Both. Answer D: both. The Bible is controversial on this subject, as it is on several other subjects. There are two stories that took place at the same location but with different circumstances. In both stories , Moses uses his staff to strike the rock. The question arises: what exactly did God command Moses to do to the rock? God commanded Moses to strike the rock . Exodus 17:1-7. Verse one states they were camped at Rephidim. Moses was instructed to go to the rock at Mount Horeb. As God had commanded, Moses struck the rock. The Bible states that this place became known as Meribah . God commanded Moses to talk to the rock. Numbers 20:1-8. Verse one states they were in Kadesh. God specifically instructed Moses to TALK to the rock. Now Moses had anger issues and struck the rock at Meribah , displeasing God. After Jesus' crucifixion, who transported his body to the burial cave? a. A compassionate soldier who had been involved in the crucifixion. b. Joseph of Arimathea, who was a member of the dreaded Sanhedrin. c. Peter, the disciple, instructed the other disciples to take down the body. Answer B: Joseph of Arimathea. After the crucifixion, Joseph of Arimathea took Jesus' body down and took it to a burial crypt. Nicodemus helped him. Matthew 27:57-60. This person was lowered down a wall in a basket in Damascus to escape capture by a mob. a. Paul. b. Rahab. c. An angel messenger. Answer A: Paul. Paul was lowered in a basket from an apartment on the city wall to escape the riotous, unbelieving Jews in Damascus. Acts 9:18-25. Near which city did the disciples feed the 5,000 while Jesus was teaching from a boat? a. Jerusalem. b. Bethsaida. c. Antioch. Answer B: Bethsaida. Bethsaida is where Jesus preached from a boat and the disciples fed the 5000 in attendance. His disciples fed the crowd gathered on the beach with two fish and five loaves of bread. Food was left over afterwards. Luke 9:10-17. Who was buried in Kadesh during the Exodus from Egypt? a. Moses. b. Miriam. c. Aaron. Answer B: Miriam. During the exodus, Moses's older sister Miriam died and was buried at Kadesh. Numbers 20:1. Who threw a spear at his son in anger? a. Solomon b. David. c. Saul. Answer C: Saul. Saul threw a spear at his son Jonathan in anger. David knew that Saul wanted to kill him. Therefore, David did not attend the customary dinner with King Saul. Jonathan, Saul's son, stuck up for David and excused his absence. Saul got furious at Jonathan for sticking up for David and quoted the following: "You are the son of a perverse and rebellious woman!" Saul threw a javelin at his son Jonathan in anger but missed. 1 Samuel 20:30-33. Who in the Bible did Jesus heal in the synagogue on the Sabbath? a. Jesus healed both the withered hand of a man and a crippled woman on two separate Sabbaths. b. He healed only a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath. c. Jesus only healed a crippled woman on the Sabbath. Answer A: Jesus healed both a man and a woman during the Sabbath. Jesus healed a man with a withered hand. It was a setup by the Pharisees to catch Jesus disobeying the Sabbath laws. Mark 3:1-6. Jesus was teaching in the synagogue on the Sabbath. A woman was in attendance who had been crippled for 18 years and could not stand up straight. When Jesus saw her, he called her forth and healed her. Luke 13:10-14. Who carried out God's plan of building the Arc of the Covenent in the desert? a. Kora who supervised the Levites. b. Oholiab of the Tribe of Dan. c. B ezalel. Answer C: Bezalel. While God was the sole designer, Bezalel from the tribe of Judah carried out the construction. He constructed the ark of acacia wood, with dimensions of two and a half cubits long, one and a half cubits wide, and one and a half cubits high. The ark was overlaid with pure gold inside and out and had golden rings mounted on the side so that it could be carried by poles. It was kept in the Holy of Holies in the tabernacle. Exodus 37:1-5 This Bible person anointed the feet of Jesus with perfume and then dried them with her hair. a. Mary, the mother of Jesus. b. Mary, from Magdala. c. Mary, from Bethany. Answer C: Mary from Bethany. Mary from Bethany anointed the feet of Jesus with perfume. She was Lazarus and Martha's sister. John 12:1-8. Return to the menu. Fun phrases from the 1950s: What does it mean to be radioactive? a. The term "radioactive" refers to something that is very popular or currently trending. b. "Radioactive" means you have a serious illness. c. It means that you are not well-liked. Answer A: Being very popular. Being radioactive means being very popular. Hula hoops and pet rocks were once upon a time radioactive. "He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit." Titus 3:1-11.

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    Take this challenging trivia Bible quiz about the characters and events referenced in the Bible. The questions range from easy to difficult, testing your memory. Easy to Difficult Bible Trivia Quiz If you went to Sunday school, you can pass the easy Bible questions. If you did your Bible studies, the difficult Bible trivia quiz portion should be a breeze. Start with this easy Bible quiz to learn from the answers to these trivia questions. Scroll down to the next section for harder, more difficult Bible questions. Easy Bible Trivia Questions What garden did God create for the first family in Genesis? a. The Garden of Paradise. b. Garden of Gethsemane. c. The Garden of Eden. Answer C: Garden of Eden. God gave Adam and Eve the Garden of Eden as a perfect utopia to live in. The garden may have been a true paradise, but the Bible calls it a garden in Eden. In the center of the garden stood the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Unfortunately, the first couple disobeyed God when they ate the fruit from the tree of knowledge. God exiled them from the Garden of Eden. He set Cherubim and flaming swords at the entrance to keep Adam and Eve out. Genesis 2:8-14 Who is the Tempter in the Bible? a. Balderdash. b. A serpent. c. Baal. Answer B: The serpent. The serpent tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden to challenge God's commandment. Satan, the devil, is described in the Bible as the serpent who convinced Eve, who then convinced Adam to eat the fruit from the forbidden tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The serpent goes by many names, including the Devil, Lucifer, Satan, Beelzebub, the beast, the fallen angel, and finally, the evil one. Matthew 4:1-11. What is an unbelievable trivial fact about the Bible? a. It is, unfortunately, the least-sold book in the world. b. Fire cannot destroy Bibles that have been blessed . c. The Bible is the most shoplifted book in history. Answer C: The most shoplifted book. The Bible is the most shoplifted book, according to CNN and the NY Times. The most common reason given for shoplifting the Bible is that it "should be free." Some stores place Bibles out and offer them for free, which can create the impression that all Bibles are free. One of the ironies is that people shoplift them to present them as gifts, thinking they are morally doing a virtuous deed by spreading "The Word." What country prints the most Bibles? a. China. b. Germany. c. United States. Answer A: China. Most Bibles are printed in China , followed by the United States and then Germany. Germany was the first country to print a Bible on a printing press. It was completed by Johannes Gutenberg around 1455 in Mainz, Germany. The Gutenberg Bible was a printed copy of the handwritten Latin Vulgate. Many books of the New Testament are epistles. What is an epistle? a. Manuscript. b. Scripture. c. Letter. Answer C: A letter. In the Bible, epistles are known as letters. The disciples of Paul, Peter, John, James, and Jude wrote epistles to the churches they started. Their epistles are recorded in the Old Testament. What group is well known for placing free Bibles in hotels and motels? a. The Jehovah's Witnesses. b . Knights of Columbus. c . The Gideons. Answer C: The Gideons. The Gideons are well known for placing free Bibles in hotels and motels. Gideon of the Bible was an Israelite from the tribe of Manasseh. He was a judge, prophet, and renowned military leader. Gideon is famous for defeating the Midianite army with only 300 men. The Gideons were founded by John H. Nicholson and Samuel E. Hill in 1899. It began as a Christian fellowship group for businessmen to strengthen their faith while traveling. The name comes from Gideon of the Bible to symbolize faith, obedience, and reliance on God. What is the appropriate way for women to dress for church services? a. Women must dress in their finest and always wear their "Sunday best" outfits. b. Any type of clothing is OK as long as it includes a "one-piece" dress. c. Women are to dress "modestly" at church services. Answer C: Dress modestly. Women are instructed in the Bible to dress modestly in an unassuming fashion for church. Revealing cleavage is not appropriate for religious gatherings and socialization. Tight-fitting clothes are not befitting for church services or other Christian events. Women's clothes should cover their shoulders, chest, elbows, midriff, and knees while in church. The purpose of attending church is not to show off clothes, fashion, wealth, popularity, or beauty. The Old Testament states that women are to cover their heads, while men are not to cover theirs. Read this article from The Parkway Church about the Bible's dress code. 1 Corinthians 11:3-16. Which disciple had a face that glowed like that of an angel? a. Stephen. b. Abram. c. Noah. Answer A: Stephen. Stephen was one of the first of seven deacons appointed to office and had a glowing face. Unfortunately, Stephen was the first disciple killed for his beliefs and became the first recorded biblical martyr. Stephen had much faith and was full of the Holy Spirit, which showed so strongly that the locals did not like him for his outspoken preaching and his performance of wondrous feats. The Bible says Stephen had a face that appeared like that of an angel while on trial before the Sanhedrin. Acts 6:5-15. Who was Jesus' stepfather? a. Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a devout believer. b. Joseph, a carpenter from Nazareth. c . Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. Answer B: Joseph . Joseph was a descendant of King David and the husband of the virgin Mary. He was a humble man and a believer who married the mother of Jesus. Joseph lived through the scandal of having a pregnant wife out of wedlock. He and Mary must have endured a tremendous amount of ridicule, especially when they announced Mary was birthing the savior of the world. Can you imagine the stir that would cause today? Luke 1:26-28. What book in the Bible reveals details about the Apocalypse? a. Apocrypha. b. Book of Isaac. c. The Book of Revelation. Answer C: The Book of Revelation. The Book of Revelation tells of the end of the world and the revealing of divine secrets. "Apocalypse" is the Greek word for "revelation." It details the prophecies in the books of Daniel and Ezekiel about God's ultimate victory. What is the apocalypse? Who persecuted the Jews and later met a divine personality that blinded him on the road while traveling to Damascus? a. Saul of Tarsus. b. King Herod. c. Balaam. Answer A: Saul of Tarsus. A divine person, Jesus, blinded Saul of Tarsus as he was traveling to Damascus. A few days later, Ananias healed Saul by laying his hands on his head. Saul converted during this experience, and the Lord changed Saul's name to Paul. Before this event, Saul persecuted the Jews and was involved in many of their deaths. After his conversion, Paul was one of the most significant followers of Christianity. Acts 9:1-9. How does the famous and popular Psalm 23 begin? a. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching. b. For God so loved the world. c. The Lord is my shepherd. Answer C: The Lord is my shepherd. Psalm 23 begins with "The Lord is my shepherd." This verse offers spiritual comfort by showing God as a shepherd providing, guiding, and protecting His followers. Psalm 23 is probably the most famous psalm ever quoted, especially at funerals. Please provide the most accurate definition of an atheist. a. Such an individual is a devil worshipper . b. A person who does not believe in any god. c. An atheist is a person who sets fire to churches . Answer B: He has no belief in any God. An atheist is a person who does not believe in the existence of any God. Atheists will never enter heaven because the first step to getting there is to believe in God. They reject all religions and any event that would be considered divine or supernatural. What is the closest definition of agnostic ? a. This individual holds a strong belief in the worship of Satan, the devil. b. Agnostics believe that the existence of a God is unknown. c. This person strongly dislikes religion. Answer B: The existence of a god is unknown. Agnostics are unsure whether any divine entity exists or whether God exists. Maybe there is, maybe there isn't—there is no way of knowing. They might be convinced if shown the physical material evidence. What did Joseph of Arimathea do at the resurrection of Jesus? a. He stabbed Jesus in the side with a spear to test whether he had died. b. Joseph gave Jesus a drink of sour wine as he hung on the cross. c. He removed the body of Jesus from the cross. Answer B: He removed the body from the cross. Joseph of Arimathea took the body of Jesus down from the cross and carried it to the tomb. He was a rich Judean and respected member of the Sanhedrin and a secret follower of Jesus. Nicodemus helped Joseph, who was a Pharisee and also a secret follower of Jesus and condemned what the religious leaders did to Jesus. Both these men came out of hiding and showed their devotion to Jesus by also providing the linen shroud and burial spices. Joseph donated his personal grave for the burial site of Jesus. Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would be buried in the grave of the rich. Isaiah 53:9 John 19:38-42. What animal did Jesus ride when he entered Jerusalem during the last week of his life? a. Goat. b. Horse. c. Camel. d. Donkey. Answer D: Donkey. The disciples placed their cloaks on a donkey for Jesus to sit on as he rode into Jerusalem. The people thought he was coming to take over and free them from Roman rule. They were mistaken; He came to free them from their sin. Matthew 21:7. What is the day Jesus entered Jerusalem on the donkey called? a. Ash Wednesday b. Palm Sunday. c. Good Friday. Answer B: Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is the day Jesus entered Jerusalem during the week he was tried and crucified. The people believed that he had arrived with the intention of overthrowing Rome. There was much celebration, and people waved and laid down palm branches before him. Unknown to them, He was arriving as the ultimate sacrifice to God for all their sins. Because the people made a display of palm leaves, this day is called Palm Sunday. What are the last hours of Jesus' life called, starting with the Last Supper? a. Hebdomana Crucifixionis. b. Palm Sunday Weekend. c. The Passion of Christ. Answer C: The Passion of Christ. The passion of Christ refers to the time from the Last Supper to the burial of Jesus. This is the time of Jesus' physical and emotional suffering, when he knew at the Last Supper the crucifixion was coming. What period of time is recognized as the Holy Week concerning Jesus? a. This week is the last 7 days of Jesus' life, from Palm Sunday to the following Sunday. when Jesus rose from the dead. b. Holy Week is the time from Jesus' baptism and reception of the Holy Spirit until his first sermon. c. It is the week that Joseph and Mary spent in Bethlehem during the birth of Jesus. Answer A: The entire last week of the life of Jesus. Holy Week started the Sunday before Jesus' resurrection when he entered Jerusalem and ended a week later on Sunday when He rose from the dead. Sunday : Jesus asked his disciples to locate a donkey, and they traveled into Jerusalem. Monday: Jesus upset the booths outside the temple. Tuesday: Jesus killed a fig tree for not producing and gave a speech on the Mount of Olives. Wednesday: Judas consented to the deal with the Sanhedrin to expose Jesus. Thursday: Day of the Last Supper in the upper room, and Jesus also washed the disciples' feet. Friday: The day Jesus was arrested, tried, crucified, and buried. Saturday: Jesus lay wrapped in the tomb all day. Sunday: Jesus lay in the tomb and rose from the dead shortly before sunset and left the tomb. What was Peter's profession before he became a disciple? a. Tent Maker. b. Fisherman. c. Farmer. Answer B: Fisherman. Peter was a fisherman in partnership with his brother Andrew. The two brothers were the first ones that Jesus called to service. Peter was often called Simon Peter. Matthew 4:18-19. What does repentance NOT include? a. Repentance involves reviewing your sins and expressing regret for them. b. The act of performing charitable deeds and helping the impoverished. c. Making a commitment to changing your sinful ways. d. Pray to God asking for forgiveness of those sins. Answer B: Performing charitable deeds. Repentance does not include performing charitable deeds or righteous works . Doing good things is not what repentance is about. A person who repents may indeed perform charitable deeds and help others, but that is not exactly being repentant. It is commendable to do good things, but that does not allow us into heaven and is not part of being repentant. Being repentant is reviewing your sins, asking God for forgiveness, and changing your sinful ways . Ezekiel 18:30 2 Chronicles 7:14 How many original transcripts of the Bible are in existence? a. None. Unfortunately, only copies exist. b. One. The transcript is in a vault in the Vatican basement. c. Two. They are on display in museums in Damascus and Jerusalem. Answer A: None. There are no original transcripts of the Bible. The original Bible was actually a collection of individually written works on various materials and not all kept together as a set. Many first copies exist of those original manuscripts and were eventually placed together as a collection, forming what we now call the Bible. The Ketef Hinnom Scrolls, written in the 7th or 6th century BC, contain the oldest known biblical text , but it is only a short piece of text from Numbers 6:24–26. The words are engraved on tiny silver scrolls inside an amulet obviously worn by a believer. The Dead Sea Scrolls, written in the 2nd century AD, are the oldest known scriptures written on actual scrolls, but they do not contain the entire collection of biblical books. The Codex Sinaiticus, written in the 4th century after Christ, is the oldest and most complete collection , which includes the Old Testament, Apocrypha, and the New Testament. What is the first step(s) to entering heaven? a. The path to heaven is being ethical, attending church, and saying your prayers. b . Being a righteous person is essential for getting into heaven. c. Obeying the Ten Commandments is the only way to heaven. d. Doing righteous works will allow you to enter heaven. e. The first step to heaven is to believe in Jesus. Answer E: Believe in Jesus. The first step to enter heaven is to believe in Jesus. This would be followed by confessing that you are a sinner, asking God to forgive you for the sins you have committed, repenting of your sins, and requesting that God grant you entry into heaven. John 14:6. Explain the main purpose of baptism . a. Baptism is a confirmation that a person is an upstanding member of the church. b. The act is a public declaration of purification and cleansing of sin. c. It is a religious "rite" that allows entry into heaven . Answer B: Declaration of purification. Baptism is a public declaration of one's faith and purification and cleansing of sin. It is a symbolic declaration of believing in Jesus and recognizing Him as the savior. It symbolizes the death of one's sin and the resurrection of a new life in Jesus. Baptism is a person's public declaration of a new way of life. What is the best explanation of salvation ? a . Being saved from sin and eternal death through faith in Jesus Christ. b . Keeping the Sabbath holy and attending church every Sunday. c. Avoiding harmful actions and engaging in positive behaviors. Answer A: Saved from sin and eternal death. Jesus' death provides us salvation and saves us from our sins and eternal death. You must believe in Jesus Christ, ask for salvation, and repent of your sins. This man believed he wrestled with God and won. a. Samson. b. Jacob. c. Job. Answer B: Jacob. Jacob believed he wrestled with God all night. The divine person dislocated Jacob's hip out of place at the end of the match because He was losing. Some scholars believe it was God, and others believe it to be an angel bringing a message from God. This "messenger" changed Jacob's name to Israel. As a result, the Israelite nation was about to come into existence. Genesis 32:22-31. What is the "Day of the Lord "? a. It is Sunday, the Sabbath day. b. This occasion is the day Jesus was arrested , tried, and crucified. c. It's a time of judgment for sinners and preparation for Jesus's second coming. Answer C: A time of judgment. The Day of the Lord is a time of judgment for sinners. It marks the preparation for the second coming of Jesus. Great punishments will happen, such as war. It will be a period of "divine wrath." Afterwards, Earth will be restored. Malachi 4. Which of the following happened on a day of Pentecost when 3,000 people were gathered with Jesus ? a. Jesus ascended into heaven. b. Eyes of fire appeared on the shoulders of all the believers. c. About 120 followers of Jesus were filled with the Holy Spirit. Answer C: Holy Spirit filled 120 followers. 120 followers were filled with the Holy Spirit. A powerful wind filled the house as tongues of fire appeared above and touched the disciples. The Holy Spirit filled 120 of Jesus' disciples, and they began to preach in foreign tongues. Hearing the "Word" in their language, approximately 3,000 people were baptized during Pentecost. This is considered by some scholars the start of the Christian Church. Acts 2:1-13. Who will NOT be able to enter the Kingdom of Heaven? a. Atheists. b . Homosexuals. c. Child molesters. Answer A: Atheists. Atheists do not believe in God or any heavenly being, so they cannot enter Heaven. Everyone else will enter Heaven if they believe in God, recognize Jesus as their Savior, recognize that they are sinners, repent of their sins, ask for forgiveness, and ask God for entry. Anyone but atheists have the chance of entering heaven if they follow God's plan. God’s forgiveness is available to all sinners who repent and turn to Christ in faith. Atheists can only have a chance at heaven if they change, that is, convert from being an atheist to becoming a gnostic and then follow God's plan of forgiveness. Who will be excluded from heaven? How many righteous people were found in Sodom before God destroyed it? a. None. b. Only one. c. Less than 10. Answer C: Less than ten. God found fewer than 10 righteous men in Sodom. Lot and his family were the only ones worthy of surviving the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. However, Lot's wife disobeyed God and looked back as they were leaving, resulting in her death. Genesis 19. Take the challenge of answering these hard and difficult Bible questions. Difficult Bible quiz. What was the last command Jesus gave to his disciples? a. They were to be faithful to one another. b. Jesus instructed them to teach all nations. c. They were to obey the ten commandments as given to Moses. Answer B: Teach all nations. During His last forty days on earth, Jesus instructed the disciples to teach all nations. Matthew 28:16-20 How old was Moses when he confronted Pharaoh? a. 100, and Aaron was 90. b. 80, and Aaron was 83 years old. c. 30, and Aaron was 35 years old. Answer B: 80 years old. Moses was 80 years old , and Aaron was 83 years old when they faced Pharaoh. At 40, Moses left Egypt and went to Midian on the lam because he killed an Egyptian. At 80, Moses was called by God to lead the Hebrew slaves out of Egypt and to Canaan. At 120, Moses died on Mount Nebo after leading the slaves to the promised land. Moses had three life periods: 40 years in Egypt as a prince, 40 years in Midian as a sheepherder, and 40 years in the desert as a religious leader. Exodus 7:1-7. Which apostle said he would give his life to follow Jesus? a. Peter. b. Thomas. c. Matthew. Answer A: Peter. Peter said he would sacrifice his life for Jesus. John 13:33-38. Which apostle does tradition say was tied to and crucified on an X-shaped cross instead of a traditional cross? a. Paul. b. Peter. c. Andrew. Answer C: Andrew . Andrew was Simon Peter's brother and wanted to be tied rather than nailed to a cross. He was crucified in Patras, Greece, by Aegeas, the governor of the region at the time. Tradition also suggests that Aegeas tied him to the cross and turned the X sideways. Andrew wanted to suffer more because he felt inferior to Jesus the Messiah. The Bible does not authenticate this event. Learn more about Saint Andrew. Who was the prophet that said Babylon would capture Judah and take it back to Babylon? a. Ezekiel. b. Abraham. c. Jeremiah. Answer C: Jeremiah. God instructed Jeremiah to deliver messages of judgment and repentance, as well as this prophecy. He was an Israelite prophet during the 6th and 7th centuries BC. Jeremiah predicted that Babylon would attack Judah, destroy the temple, and exile the Israelites to Babylon. Jeremiah 20:4-6 Which seventeen-year-old boy was sold into slavery by his brothers? a. David. b. Isaiah. c. Joseph. Answer C: Joseph. Joseph was seventeen years old wh en his brothers sold him into slavery. He was the youngest brother at the time and his father's favorite son. Because he was the father's favorite, the other brothers were jealous and wanted to get rid of him. Later, Benjamin was born and became the youngest of Jacob's twelve sons. Genesis 37:1-4. Who told King Abimelech that his wife, Sarah, was his sister? a. Joseph. b. Abraham. c. Jeremiah. Answer C: Abraham. Abraham lied and told King Abimelech that his wife was his sister. He thought that Sarah's beauty would lead to his death. It appears that it was a common practice to kill the husbands of beautiful women. King David was well known for killing husbands in order to take their wives. Abraham told Abimelech, King of Gerar, that Sarah was his unmarried sister. Based on this information, King Abimelech took her as his wife. God intervened before Abimelech lay with Sarah. After God explained who she was, Abimelech gave Sarah back to Abraham. Genesis 20. Which woman of the Bible lived her entire life in the temple? a. Deborah. b. Judith. c. Anna. Answer C: Anna. Anna was a devout believer who lived her entire life in the temple. She was a widow and a prophetess. When Mary and Joseph took the infant Jesus to the temple, Anna saw Him. Anna recognized Jesus as the Christ right away. Luke 2:22-40. Who made the contribution to Christianity with the Vulgate translation? a. Aristotle. b. Isosceles of Triangula. c. Saint Jerome of Dalmatia. Answer C: Saint Jerome. Saint Jerome of Dalmatia supervised the creation of the Latin Vulgate translation. His accolades include being a Christian priest, theologian, historian, and translator of the Bible. An intriguing piece of trivia is that, for a while, he lived as a hermit before becoming a priest. Learn more about the Vulgate. Who did God put to death for "spilling his seed"? a. Onan. b. Judah. c. Shem. Answer A: Onan. Onan was put to death by God for "spilling his seed." Er and Onan were brothers and the sons of Jacob. God killed Er due to an evil deed he committed. Er's wife, Tamar, had no male children to inherit the estate. It was brother Onan's duty to take Er's wife and impregnate her. Onan refused to carry out the tradition. He "spilled his seed" because he did want to impregnate his brother's wife. God killed Onan for not doing the rightful and traditional ritual. Both brothers disobeyed God and died for it. Genesis 38:1-10. Who slew the brother of Goliath, the giant Gittite? a. Elhanan, the son of Jareoregim, a Bethlehemite, slew the giant. b. Jonathan, the best friend of David, killed the Gittite. c. David also slew this giant. Answer A: Elhanan. The son of Jareoregim was Elhanan , a Bethlehemite, who slew the giant from Gath. Elhanan defeated Lahm, the brother of Goliath, the giant Gittite using his staff as a spear. 2 Samuel 21:19. Who slew a third giant at Gath? a. Jonathan, David's nephew, killed the giant at Gath. b. Jonadab, David's cousin, killed the giant. c. David slew another giant. Answer A: Jonathan . David's nephew Jonathan , son of David's brother Shimeah, slew the third giant at Gath. Apparently, it was a family tradition of slaying Philistine giants. The giant had six fingers on every hand and six toes on every foot. 2 Samuel 21:21. What was written on the plaque above Jesus' head on the cross? a. This man hangs for blasphemy against the church. b. If he is the Messiah, let him save himself. c. Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews. Answer C: King of the Jews. Written on the plaque of Jesus' cross was "King of the Jews." Pilot created the plaque and had it hung on the cross. The plaque read, "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews." Both Pilot and his wife felt Jesus was innocent. Pilot washed his hands in a bowl of water, symbolically saying, "I wash my hands. His fate is in your hands." John 19:16-22. Which Bible person was in jail with Paul when an earthquake opened the doors and loosened their chains? a. Silas. b. Timothy. c. Barnabas. Answer A: Silas. Silas was in a Roman prison with Paul for being a public nuisance. A slave girl possessed by a spirit was constantly bothering and taunting Paul and Silas. After being sufficiently irritated at the situation, they exorcised the spirit out of a slave girl to stop it. The possessed girl was making money for her owners by telling fortunes. They complained. On the grounds of causing a public nuisance and disturbance, authorities arrested, stripped, and flogged Paul and Silas in Philippi. Acts 16:16-40. Which disciple was building something when his axe head fell into the river? a. Noah. b. Elisha c. Moses. Answer B: Elisha. While Elisha was working on a project, the head of his ax came loose and fell into the river. Elisha laid the handle on the water's surface, and the ax head miraculously floated to the top and attached itself to the wood. 2 Kings 6:1-7. Who pushed a dagger deep into the belly of Eglon, King of Moab? a. Samson. b. Ussiah. c. Ehud. Answer C: Ehud. Ehud pushed a dagger into the large stomach of the King of Moab, and it disappeared inside him. The dagger penetrated so deeply into Eglon's body that it disappeared and could not be seen. Guards were not aware of how Eglon died at first, which allowed Ehud to make his escape. Judges 3:12-30. Who was the wife of Nabal, who denied supplies to David's army? a. Jael. b. Abigail. c. Jehosheba. Answer B: Abigail. The wife of Nabal, Abigail, persuaded David not to kill her husband. David was going to kill Nabal because Nabal didn't want to give up his supplies. Later, Nabal suffered from what appeared to be a severe heart attack. Ten days later, he strangely died, and David married his wife, Abigail. Abigail became David's eighth and last wife. David married several women whose husbands mysteriously died. 1 Samuel 25. Which female Bible character, known as a "double spy," drove a tent peg through the head of Sisera, the Canaanite general? a. Jezebel. b. Delilah. c. Jael. Answer C: Jael. Jael was a spy who killed Sisera, the general, by driving a tent peg through his head. General Sisera sought refuge in Jael's tent after he retreated from the Israelite army. Jael drove a tent peg through the head of the general while he slept. Judges 4. What cave did David hide out in when Saul was after him? a. Machpelah. b. Makkedah. c. Adullam. Answer C: Adullam Cave. Adullam Cave is where David hid out so that Saul couldn't locate him. David fled from Saul first to Achish, king of Gath, for sanctuary. The locals did not accept him there, and he had to leave. David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. 1 Samuel 22:1. Which two midwives did the Egyptian king assign to care for the Israelite women during childbirth, with instructions to kill all males that were born? a. Gomer and Hagar. b. Shiphrah and Puah. c. Oholah and Oholibah. Answer B: Shiphrah and Puah. The Egyptian king assigned Shiphrah and Puah to care for the Israelite women during childbirth. These women were midwives that the king ordered to execute all of the boys. They refused because they were believers. Exodus 1:15-21. When Jeremiah found himself imprisoned in a cistern at Malkijah, who saved him? a. Shephatiah, the son of Mattan, saved Jeremiah. b. Ebed-Melech, an Ethiopian eunuch. c. Pashhur, the son of Malkijah. Answer B: Ebed-Melech . Ebed-Melech , an Ethiopian eunuch, rescued Jeremiah from a muddy cistern. He was a member of King Zedekiah's court when he rescued Jeremiah from a muddy cistern. Royal officials had thrown Jeremiah into the cistern because of his preaching. Ebed-Melech persuaded the king to have Jeremiah pulled out. Jeremiah 38:1-13. This Bible queen refused to appear nude before the court. a. Simone. b. Jezebel. c. Vashti. Answer C: Vashti. Vashti refused to appear nude before her husband, the king. King Xerxes was drunk and requested Queen Vashti to come to the court naked. Queen Vashti refused to appear nude in her husband's court. Vashti was dethroned and no longer allowed to be in the king's presence. King Xerxes replaced her with the beautiful Jewess, Esther. Esther 1:1-22. Who suggested to Pharaoh that Joseph could interpret his dreams? a. A guard in the prison. b. An imprisoned baker. c. The chief cupbearer. Answer C: The cupbearer . The chief cupbearer referred Pharaoh to Joseph. The cupbearer had previously been in jail with Joseph. Joseph had correctly interpreted the chef's dream while in jail. Genesis 41:9-16. Which Bible character became king when he was eight years old? a. Amon. b. Josiah. c. Jehoahaz. Answer B: Josiah. Josiah was a descendant of David and became king when he was only eight years old. He reigned for thirty-one years. Josiah was responsible for starting the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. He commanded the destruction of all idols. 2 Chronicles 34. What events did NOT occur during the slaughter of the Amorites at Gibeon by Joshua? a. The Israelites killed many Amorites with their swords. b. Hailstones from heaven killed many Amorites. c. The sun stood still for a short time. d. Amorites committed suicide. Answer: D: Commit suicide. The Amorites did not commit suicide. All the other things took place. Joshua 10. After the soldiers crucified Jesus, what did they do? a. They took Jesus down from the cross for burial. b. Divided the clothes of Jesus among them. c. They felt remorse and converted. Answer B: Divided up Jesus' clothes. The Roman soldiers divided the clothes of Jesus among themselves after he died. John 19:23-24. Who was the Syrian commander with leprosy who captured a young Israeli girl? a. Rimmon. b. Naaman. c. Mordecai. Answer B: Naaman. Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram and came down with leprosy. The young Israeli girl told her mistress to contact Elisha, who could cure the commander of leprosy. Elisha in Samaria healed Naaman, a Syrian commander, of his leprosy. 2 Kings 5. Whom did Paul have to revive after he fell asleep during a lengthy discourse by Paul and subsequently fell out of a window to his death? a. Urrah. b. Eutychus. c. Bartholomew. Answer B: Eutychus. Eutychus fell out of a window and died during Paul's sermon. Paul was preaching at midnight when Eutychus was sitting on a windowsill on the second story, listening. Eutychus fell asleep, fell out of the window, and lay dead on the ground until Paul revived him. Acts 20:7-12. Who was one of Saul's concubines who stayed with her two sons after they were hung on the hillside? a. Gibeah. b. Rizpah. c. Mephibosheth. Answer B: Rizpah. Rizpah, a concubine of Saul, stayed with her sons, whom the Gibeonites hung. Armoni and Mephibosheth were sons of Saul and Rizpah. The Gibeonites hung the two sons on the mountainside, allowing them to decay and become food for animals as revenge for Saul's misdeeds against them. Rizpah stayed with her dead sons, chasing away the birds and animals. 2 Samuel 21:7-14. The church met for worship in this wealthy Laodicean's house. a. Lydia. b. Priscilla. c. Naomi. Answer A: Lydia. Lydia held religious meetings at her house. She was a wealthy businesswoman and a seller of purple cloth. The church met in Lydia's house at Laodicea. Colossians 4:10-15. Which prophet did God instruct to visit a widow's home in Zarephath and request bread and water during a severe drought? a. John the Baptist. b. Jeremiah. c. Elijah. Answer C: Elijah. God instructed Elijah to visit Zarephath during the drought for bread and water. Afterward, God provided this woman with a flowerpot and an oil jug that never went empty. 1 Kings 17:7-16. The Bible says that David had many mighty men. Who was the chief leader of them? a. Shammah, son of Agee the Hararite. b. Josheb-Basshebeth, a Tahkemonite. c. Benaiah, son of Jehoiada. Answer B: Josheb-Basshebeth. Josheb-Basshebeth was one of David’s mighty warriors and their chief leader. He raised his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter. 2 Samuel 23:8. When Noah came out of the Ark, what was the first thing he did? a. He built a shelter to live in. b. Noah built an altar to the Lord. c. He built corrals to house all the animals. Answer B: Built an altar. Noah built an altar as soon as he departed from the Ark. He built the altar to express thanks and to honor God. Genesis 8:15-21. What did Potiphar’s wife falsely accuse Joseph of, which got him thrown into prison? a. "He came in here to sleep with me." b. "He refuses to bow down to our religious idols." c. "Joseph was sent to kill my husband in his sleep." Answer A: He came here to sleep with me. Potiphar's wife falsely said that Joseph "came to sleep with me." The truth was that Pharaoh's wife wanted Joseph to sleep with her, and he refused. Thus, the term "woman scorned" has been a prevalent saying since that time. Genesis 39:11-15. Paul had these words to say about women’s long hair. a. Hair should be groomed and kept above the shoulders. b. A woman's hair is not to be adorned with jewelry. c. A woman's hair is her glory. Answer C: Woman's glory. Paul stated that long hair is a woman's glory. He also stated that long hair on a man is a disgrace. A woman is to allow her hair to grow long. Men are to cut their hair short. 1 Corinthians 11:13-16. Which Bible woman used false testimony to have Naboth killed so that her husband could take ownership of his vineyard? a. Jezebel. b. Bathsheba. c. Potiphar's wife. Answer A: Jezebel. The wicked Jezebel had Naboth killed. King Ahab wanted Naboth's vineyard, which was next to the palace, but he was unable to make a deal with Naboth. So the wicked Jezebel made false witness against Naboth to have him killed so that evil King Ahab could take his vineyard. 1 Kings 21. What animal(s) pulled a cart that the Philistines sent to the Israelites? a. One donkey. b. Two calves. c. Two goats. d. One Horse. Answer B: Two calves. Two calves pulled a cart from the Philistines to the Israelites. The Philistines sent the cart to the Israelites without a driver. It went to the field of Joshua in Beth Shemesh. 1 Samuel 6. What was the main item in the cart that the Philistines sent to the Israelites? a. A Golden Calf. b. An original copy of the Tanakh. c. The Ark of the Covenant with the Ten Commandments. Answer C: The Ark of the Covenant. The Ark of the Covenant was in the cart that the Philistines sent to the Israelites. Also contained in the cart were five gold tumors and five gold rats. The Philistines decided to rid themselves of the Ark after it caused destruction everywhere it went. 1 Samuel 6:1-18. Who was the Bible person who traveled far, bringing many spices, gems, and gold to King Solomon because of his fame? a. King of Saudi Arabia. b. Prince of Ethiopia. c. Queen of Sheba. Answer C: The Queen of Sheba. The Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon because she wanted to know how wise he was. She traveled from Ethiopia in a large caravan, bringing valuable gifts of precious stones, gold, and spices. Solomon wisely answered questions that Sheba asked, which impressed her with his knowledge 1 Kings 10:1-13. How did Elisha spoil the plans of the king of Syria, who sent a large army with horses and chariots to Dothan to kill him? a. Elisha caused a thundering noise in the sky and lightning bolts to strike the invaders. b. He blinded the entire invading army, causing them to retreat to another city. c. Elisha caused a firewall to erupt between the city and the invading army. Answer B: Blinded the army. Elisha prayed, and God blinded the invading army . The Syrian army arrived late at night and surrounded the city. Elisha prayed for help, and God blinded the enemy soldiers. Later, God removed their blindness when Elisha and the city were safe. 2 Kings 6 Return to the menu. Fun words and phrases from the 1950s: What does it mean if you said, "Ain't that a bite?" a. This verb refers to a lie that someone told. b. It refers to food, such as a hamburger, that is large. c. This sentence was another way to say, “That’s too bad." Answer C: It means, "That's too bad.” A remark like "I was laid off today" would get a response of "Ain't that a bite?" "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor demons, nor the present, nor the future, nor any powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God..." Romans 8:38

  • American Protestant Christian Christmas traditions explained

    Explore the rich history and significance of biblical Christmas traditions. Discover how Christians view and cherish these timeless traditions. Modern Christian Christmas Traditions How do many Christians view Christmas traditions? Christmas traditions vary in America based on the ethnic backgrounds of families. Here is how this Christian author and family view the Christmas traditions. Christian Christmas Traditions The Christmas tree is perhaps the main Christmas tradition. The most popular modern Christian Christmas tradition is the practice of having a Christmas tree. Strangely, the idea of a tree for celebration in the winter started as a pagan tradition. Evergreen trees were associated with everlasting life, representing the eternal life that Christ offers. It was common to celebrate the winter solstice, which occurs around the week of December 25th. Before Christianity became popular, people long used plant life that flourished in the winter as decorations, giving it special meaning. Many ancient people believed that evergreens had special powers to ward off witches, evil spirits, ghosts, demons, and poltergeists. The Germans were the first culture to embrace and start the tradition of using evergreen Christmas trees. They brought the tradition to America in the early 1800s. The Pilgrims outlawed the tradition of Christmas tree planting in early America. This practice was viewed as pagan, and the Puritans considered it unholy. The governor actually made it a penal offense to celebrate December 25th. It was also illegal to hang any decorations during the celebration. Many Christian traditions have origins in pagan practices. The Christmas tree is a reminder of Jesus' crucifixion. To this Christian author, the tree has come to symbolize life, redemption, and salvation. A Christmas tree is often considered a representation of the cross on which Jesus was crucified. It highlights the sacrifice Jesus made for humanity's sins. Furthermore, it represents spiritual growth and eternal life, reminding believers of their faith and the promise of forgiveness of sin. Paul claims that Jesus' execution took place on a tree. Trees were popular for executions, but in the case of Jesus, Such an event is unlikely. Most likely, the cross was an accurately milled 12" x 12" piece made from hand-hewn lumber. Carpentry was a prolific profession during the time of Jesus. Jesus himself was a carpenter. Tradition says the cross is made of dogwood. The Bible does not specify the type of wood, but the common woods of the time were dogwood, gopher, shittim wood, acacia, and cedar, as mentioned in the Bible. Tradition has it that the main support of the crucifixion cross was made of dogwood. Another traditional theory states that his body was held by cypress wood, his feet were held by cedar wood, and his hands were nailed to a crosspiece made from the wood of a palm tree. The inscribed plaque was made of wood from an olive tree. Pine trees with a complete set of needles are the most common Christmas trees. Using pine trees at Christmas is a natural choice and has been a tradition for many years. The Star of Bethlehem. A star is placed at the top of the tree. The star is a Christian Christmas tradition that is a reminder of the birth of Jesus, the Savior. The Magi were guided to young Jesus by the bright star of Bethlehem. The most common stars have five points to represent the Star of Bethlehem. Some stars have three points to represent the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Other stars have six points, representing the symbol of the ancient Hebrew (Jewish) faith. People often place a star at the top of the Christmas tree to symbolize one of these traditions. Matthew 2:1-12 Angels on the Tree An angel at the top of the Christmas tree is a tradition that reminds us that an angel announced to the shepherds the birth of Jesus. Angels are often placed on the tree branches to remind us they joined in celebrating Jesus's birth after the first angel approached the shepherds. Luke 2:8-13 Lights on the tree. Lights on the tree represent a Christian Christmas tradition that is reminiscent of two historical practices. Lights symbolize the Tabernacle, where God communicated with his people. One or more sacred candelsticks, called menorahs, lit the tabernacles. The original menorahs had extensions that appeared like tree branches. Candles were placed on Christmas trees in early traditions. Light bulbs became more popular than candles thanks to Thomas Edison. This author can remember bubbly lights on Christmas trees that resembled candles during his youth. Some cultures still use lit candles for tradition. Electric candles were common, but now a string of LED lights is standard. Lights on Christmas trees symbolize that Jesus is the "Light." Jesus is the light, and without him, we would stay lost in the darkness of sin. Being the Light, He helps sinful people discover their way to salvation and everlasting life. Secular Christmas Traditions Who is Santa Claus? The character of Santa Claus is based on a real person. He is not exclusively associated with Christian traditions. "Santa" lived during the 4th century in Patara, Turkey, an area in Greece. He was Bishop Nicholas of Myra, a very religious and generous person who helped the underprivileged. Nicholas was later referred to as Kris Kringle, Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Sinterklaas, or Saint Nick. The public generally did not see "Saint Nick" when he performed his humanitarian deeds or gave gifts to the underprivileged. Many believe he carried out much of his work in the shadows of darkness to avoid recognition. The giving of Christmas gifts. There are several stories of how modern gift-giving started. The strongest belief is that gift-giving at Christmas started to honor Bishop Nicholas , as proposed by Martin Luther. A more common belief is that it comes from the gift-giving of the Magi to the newborn Christ. The Bible instructs us to contribute to the less fortunate, and what better time than Christmas? A Christian should give gifts with love, showing compassion for others and following the Bible's instructions. Throwing Dear Santa letters into the fireplace. My mother brought this tradition from England when she immigrated to America. This custom is to magically send the letter instantly to the North Pole. The postal system is bypassed to ensure that Santa receives deliveries on time. The tradition of hanging stockings on the fireplace mantel at Christmas has gained popularity. Hanging stockings by the fireplace mantel became popular because of the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas." The tradition's roots are in the legend of Saint Nicholas, who dropped gold into a poor man's stockings. The stockings were drying by the fireplace, a common place for drying clothes. The practice quickly became a custom of leaving gifts in a central place. A hanging stocking reminds us to lend to those less fortunate than ourselves and to express thanks to God for what we have. Return to the main site Home Page.

  • Children's Easy Bible Quiz about Biblical Characters

    Test your biblical knowledge with a quiz about the people and characters in the Bible; reference details and Bible verses support the answers to each question. Children's Easy Bible Quiz of Bible Persons and Characters This is an easy Bible quiz for children about people in the Bible. How good is your knowledge about the popular characters in the Bible? Can you answer these easy children's Bible questions? Who is the Messiah? a. Abraham. b. Jesus. c. Isaac. Answer B: Jesus. Jesus is the Messiah and is called the Christ. Prophecy foretold that the Messiah was to bring peace to the world and rebuild the temple. Matthew 1:16 Who died on the cross for us? a. Adam. b. Jesus. c. Moses. Answer B: Jesus. Jesus died on the cross for us as a payment to God for our sins. John 3:16 Romans 5:8: Isaiah 53:5 Who or what are disciples as described in the Bible? a. Students (b elievers) who gathered around and often followed Jesus to learn from Him. b. They are priests who consistently pray in the synagogue several times a day. c. The disciples were the inner circle of Jesus' ministry. Answer A: Students Disciples are basically students, learners, and believers that gathered around and sometimes followed Jesus to learn from Him. Who or what are apostles? a. Priests and clergy of the temple that supported Jesus. b. Part of Jesus' inner circle that was sent on missions. c. They were members of the Aaronic priesthood. Answer B: Members of Jesus' inner circle. Apostles were disciples that were part of Jesus' inner circle. Jesus sent them out on missions to preach. They also had responsibilities in Jesus' ministry, including healing. How many total apostles did Jesus have? a. Ten (10). b. Eleven (11). c. Twelve (12). d. Thirteen (13). Answer D: Thirteen (13). There were twelve (12) original disciples, called apostles, who followed Jesus. Judas died, and Matthias took his place, making a total of thirteen apostles. Luke 6:12-13 Who were the earthly parents of Jesus? a. Abraham and Sarah. b. Joseph and Mary. c. David and Abigail. Answer B: Joseph and Mary. Joseph and Mary are the parents of Jesus. Luke 1:26-28 Which Bible person built a giant boat called the Ark? a. Abraham. b. Moses. c. Adam d. Noah Answer D: Noah. Noah built a boat called the Ark. It took Noah over fifty years to build it. Most likely, his family helped him build it. Hebrews 11:7 How many unclean animals of each species was Noah to take aboard the Ark? a. Each animal species should have one member. b. Seven pairs of every unclean animal. c. Two of each animal species (1 pair). Answer C: Two. Noah was instructed to bring aboard two, one pair, and two of each unclean animal species. Genesis 7:1-3 Who in the Bible, because of his long hair, had the strength of ten men? a. King David. b. Samson. c. Moses Answer B: Samson. Samson had outstanding strength because of his long hair. Judges 16:15-19 Who was the king when Jesus was born? a. Herod the Great. b. Pontius Pilate. c. King David. Answer A: Herod the Great. Herod the Great was king when Jesus was born. Matthew 2:1-2 Who brought gold, myrrh, and frankincense to young Jesus? a. The Magi, who originated in the east, brought gifts to Jesus. b. Priests from Nazareth brought the three gifts. c. Members of the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem. Answer A: Magi. The Magi from the east brought gifts to the young Jesus when he was a boy of two years or less. Matthew 2:1-12 Which person in the Bible was thrown into a lion's den? a. Daniel. b. Jonah. c. Elijah. Answer A: Daniel. Daniel was thrown into a lion's den by the pagan king because he prayed to God instead of to the king. Daniel 6:6-16 Who did God take to heaven in a fiery chariot? a. Abraham. b. Enock. c. Elijah. Answer C: Elijah. Elijah was taken to heaven in a fiery chariot while he was alive. 2 Kings 2:6-15 Who was the wisest king in the Bible? a. King David. b. King Solomon. c. King Nebuchadnezzar. Answer B: King Solomon. King Solomon was the wisest king in the Bible. 1 kings 4:29-34 Who was swallowed by a big fish? a. Jonah. b. John the Baptist. c. Noah's son Japheth. Answer A: Jonah. Jonah was swallowed by a big fish that God sent. Jonah 1:17 Which Bible character did God hand the Ten Commandments to? a. Elisha. b. Aaron. c. Moses. Answer C: Moses. God gave the Ten Commandments on two stone slabs to Moses on Mount Sinai. Exodus 31:18 Who killed the giant named Goliath? a. Aaron killed Goliath during a battle in the desert against the Amalekites. b. David, the shepherd boy, engaged in combat with the Philistines. c. Jonah was sent to Ninevah by God to fight the Assyrians. Answer B: David. David killed Goliath when he was a young shepherd boy herding his father's sheep. I Samuel 17:48-53 What are the names of Adam and Eve's first two sons? a. Ham and Shem. b. Cain and Abel. c. Esau and Jacob. Answer B: Cain and Abel. Adam and Eve's first two sons are Cain and Abel. Genesis 4:1-3 Who was the third son of Adam and Eve? a. Seth. b. Jacob. c. Methuselah. Answer A: Seth. Seth was the third son of Adam and Eve. Genesis 5:1-8 Which son was killed by his brother because of jealousy? a. Cain killed Abel. b. Abel killed Cain. c. Cain killed Seth. Answer A: Cain killed Abel. Cain killed Abel because he was jealous that God preferred Abel's offering. Genesis 4:8 How many days did it take for God to create earth with everything on it? a. Six days. b. One week (seven days). c. A typical workweek (five days). Answer A: Six days. It took God six days to create the earth, and then he rested on the seventh day. Genesis 1:31 What was the ruler of Egypt called? a. King. b. Pharaoh. c. Emperor. Answer B: Pharaoh. The ruler of Egypt is called a pharaoh. Jeremiah 46:2 Main Children's Menu “Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vain glory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3

  • Details about Moses the Lawgiver, Prophet, and Leader

    This Bible quiz will test your knowledge about Moses. These easy to hard Bible questions include added detailed information and supporting Bible verses. Multiple Choice Bible Quiz about Moses the Lawgiver Bible Quiz about the man who led the Israelites to the promised land. Learn about Moses and educate yourself with this Bible quiz about him. Educational Bible quiz on who Moses was. What country was Moses born in? a. Judah. b. Israel. c. Egypt. Answer C: Egypt. Moses was born in Egypt as a son of Hebrew slaves. He later went into Midian, where he lived with Jethro's family. Thereafter, Moses lived in the desert, leading the Israelites to the promised land. Exodus 2:11-2 What was Moses' second occupation? a. Moses was the captain of the guard in Pharaoh's army. b. He was a shepherd for his father-in-law. c. Moses was a leader of the Israelites. Answer B: Shepherd. Moses worked as a shepherd for forty years in his second occupation. His life was divided equally into 40-year segments of prince, shepherd, and then prophet. Joshua 8:30-31 Who were Moses' biological father and mother? a. Amram and Jochebed. b. Abraham and Sarah. c. Isaac and Rebekah. Answer A: Amram and Jochebed. Amram and Jochebed were the biological parents of Moses. They were Hebrew, but a t the time of Moses' birth, they lived as slaves in Egypt. Exodus 6:19-22 What tribe were Moses and his family from? a. The family were descendants of the tribe of Levi. b. His family was from the tribe of David. c. They were from the tribe of Judah. Answer A: Levi. Moses' family was from the tribe of Levi. 1 Chronicles 23:14 Who was Aaron in the Bible? a. Leader of the Israelites in the promised land after Moses died. b. Aaron rebelled against Moses while in the desert. c. The brother of Moses. Answer C: Brother of Moses. Aaron was Moses' older brother by three years. Aaron was the spokesperson for Moses when he went to Pharaoh to demand, "Let my people go." Exodus 7:1-7 Who was Miriam in the Bible? a. Miriam was the second wife of Moses b. She was the first daughter of Moses. c. Miriam was the older sister of Moses. Answer C: Sister of Moses. Miriam was Moses' older sister by seven years. She followed the basket containing Moses along the edge of the riverbank. The plan was to save Moses's life, and it succeeded. Numbers 26 How many wives did Moses have? a. Moses had only one wife, as God commanded him. b. The Bible reveals that Moses had two wives, but not at the same time. c. Moses had a concubine and several wives, which was customary at the time. Answer B: Two wives. Moses had two wives but not at the same time. Moses' first wife was Zipporah, a Midianite and the daughter of Jethro. Zipporah died while Moses was in the desert. Moses' second wife was an Ethiopian who was not named in the Bible. Moses' brother and sister were upset with Moses for marrying her. Numbers 12 Exodus 2:21 Who was the foster mother of Moses? a. She was a maid in Pharaoh's court. b. The Queen of Egypt. c. Pharaoh's daughter. Answer C: Pharaoh's daughter. Moses' foster mother was the daughter of the Pharaoh. A servant of Pharaoh's daughter noticed the basket containing Moses floating in the water. The daughter instructed the servant to retrieve the basket, and then she took Moses in and adopted him as her own. Pharaoh's daughter gave Moses his name. Exodus 2:2-10 What river did Moses float down while in a basket when he was a baby? a. Jordan. b. The Nile. c. Euphrates. Answer B: The Nile. Moses floated down the Nile River in a basket. Moses was born three months prematurely, and his mother hid him from the authorities for three months. The Pharaoh, desiring Moses's death, ordered the execution of all babies with the intention of killing him. In an attempt to save his life, his biological mother put Moses in a basket and placed it into the Nile River in hopes it would pass by Pharaoh's court and be discovered. Exodus 2:1-10 Why did Moses leave Egypt when he was a young man? a. Moses killed someone and went on the run. b. He was a priest and returned to the homeland. c. Moses returned to Judea to be the leader of the Israelite nation. Answer A: Moses killed someone. While living under the pharaoh's roof in Egypt, Moses killed someone who angered him. Exodus 2:11-15 Whom did Moses kill? a. He killed a Hebrew slave because he was upset with the slave's behavior. b. Moses killed an Egyptian taskmaster who was beating a Hebrew slave. c. He killed his jealous Egyptian stepbrother . Answer B: Egyptian taskmaster. Moses became furious at an Egyptian taskmaster who was beating a Hebrew slave and killed him in his anger. Unlucky for Moses, someone saw him bury the taskmaster in the sand and reported him to the authorities. Moses left Egypt and went into hiding for fear of his life after killing the Egyptian. He went into Midian, where he found employment as a shepherd. Exodus 2:11-14 What physical ailment did Moses have? a. Moses had a hearing impairment. b. He had a speech disorder. c. Moses had poor eyesight. Answer B: Moses had a speech disorder. Scholars believe that Moses stuttered. Tradition states that when Moses was a child, he put a hot coal in his mouth that caused a speech impediment. The Bible does not support this theory. Exodus 4:10-11 Besides the issue of stuttering in his speech, what else was significant about the personality of Moses? a. Moses had very severe anger management issues. b. He walked with a limp from a military training exercise while in Egypt. c. Moses was very cruel to his older brother and sister because he was jealous of them. Answer A: Severe anger issues. Moses was well known for his anger , so much so that God punished him for it. Moses was furious at an Egyptian slave master and killed him. He went on the lam and became a fugitive in Midian. Exodus 2:11-15 Moses was frustrated at Aaron and the multitude for worshipping a golden calf. He became so angry that he threw down the tablets that God made of the Ten Commandments and broke them into pieces. Moses broke God's workmanship, oh my. Exodus 32:16-21 Moses was furious at his generals when they returned from battle with the Midianites and brought back the women as captives. Numbers 31:12-14 Moses was furious with Dathan and Abiram for disobeying him and rising against his command. Numbers 16:12-15 God commanded Moses to talk to a certain rock, and it would give forth water. However, Moses became so angry with the bickering of the multitude that he disobeyed God. Moses struck the rock in anger with his staff because he was furious . He disobeyed God. A definite no-no! Numbers 20:7-11 What is one of the most important things that Moses did? a. He supervised the construction of the temple in Jerusalem. b. Moses led the Hebrews out of Egyptian slavery. c. He built a giant boat called the Ark. Answer B: Moses led the Hebrew slaves out of Egypt. Exodus 3:7-12 Who was the Levite priest who rose against Moses? a. His jealous brother Aaron. b. One of Moses' leaders, Joshua, wanted to take over. c. The Levite priest Korah and his followers rose up against Moses. Answer C: Korah, who led a rebellion. A Levite priest named Korah led a rebellion and rose up against Moses. God caused the earth to swallow Korah and his closest leaders. Then God consumed the remaining followers of Korah with fire. Numbers 16 What do the Muslims believe about Moses? a. Muslims believe that Moses is exactly the same as what Christians believe. b. Muslims believe that Moses is the father of the Islamic faith. c. Moses is a legendary figure created by Christians. Answer A: Believe the same as Christians. Both Muslims and Christians believe the same things about Moses. What do the Muslims believe about Moses? What promise did Moses keep for Joseph as the Jews left Egypt? a. He would not marry anyone from outside the tribe of Levi. b. That no Egyptians were to be killed when they left Egypt. c. To take Joseph's dead body to the promised land. Answer C: Take Joseph's body. Moses promised to take Joseph's dead body to the promised land. The Israelite slaves took Joseph's funeral container out of Egypt with them. Joseph's body was later buried in the promised land. Exodus 13:19 What advice did Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, provide to Moses when they were in the desert? a. To manage his anger. b. Set up a court system to judge the people. c. Place the latrines outside the camp for health reasons. Answer B: Set up a court system. Jethro recommended that Moses set up a court system. Moses was overwhelmed by the complaints he was handling himself. Moses created a system to allow others to judge the people under his guidance. Exodus 18:13-23 Who or what was Nehushtan in the Bible? a. The inner chamber of the temple, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. b. Tall soldiers engaged in combat with the Hebrews while in the desert. c. It was a brass pole with a representation of a snake head at the top. Answer C: A Brass Pole. The object was a brass pole like a walking stick with a snake molded on it. The Nehushtan healed the Israelites when bitten by poisonous snakes in the desert. 2 Kings 18:4 What sea did Moses part using his arms and his staff? a. Red Sea. b. Dead Sea. c. Sea of Galilee. Answer A: Red Sea. Moses spread his arms open while holding his staff and separated the waters of the Red Sea. After the Israelites passed through the Red Sea and were safe on the other side, Moses closed the waters, drowning the Egyptian army that was chasing them as the waters returned to normal. Exodus 15:1-5 In what way did God first contact Moses when He gave him His message? a. Moses heard God's voice in the sky. b. He appeared to Moses in a vision. c. God spoke from a burning bush. Answer C: God spoke from a burning bush. God appeared to Moses as a burning bush in Midian at the base of Mount Horeb as he tended sheep. Moses was required to take his sandals off before approaching the bush. At first Moses argued with God that he didn't want to do the job God had for him. Exodus 3:1-6 How many books of the Bible did Moses write? a. Three. b. Four. c. Five. Answer C: Five Books. Moses wrote the first five books of the Old Testament. The books are commonly known as the Five Books of Law or the Pentateuch. These are also the main books of the Jewish Torah. Moses wrote the Pentateuch. How many commandments did God give to Moses? a. Ten. b. Twelve. c. Seven. Answer A: Ten commandments. God gave Moses the Ten Commandments while socializing on a mountain. Exodus 20:1-17 Describe the tablets that the Ten Commandments were written on. a. Moses wrote the commandments on linen scroll tablets as God spoke them. b. The tablets were made of gray slate with gold adornments around the edges. c. There were two stone tablets, etched on both sides by the finger of God. Answer C: Two stone tablets. The Ten Commandments were etched on both sides of two stone tablets by the finger of God. Exodus 24:12 What is significant about forty years in the life of Moses? a. Moses received the Ten Commandments at the age of forty. b. He lived three different life periods of forty years each. c. Moses died when he was forty years old. Answer B: Three different life periods. Moses lived three different periods of 40 years each. Moses lived as a prince in Pharaoh's house in Egypt for the first forty years of his life. He spent the second forty years in Midian as a shepherd, living with Jethro and his family. The final forty years Moses spent living in the desert, leading the Israelites to Canaan. By coincidence or design by God, Moses lives three separate 40-year lives. Exodus 7:7 What did God feed the Israelites during the forty years in the desert? a. Locusts and grasshoppers. b. Honey Dew. c. Manna. Answer C: Manna. Manna from heaven fed the Israelites while in the desert. The Bible and the Quran describe manna as a sweet bread from heaven. In the morning, manna appeared on the ground, resembling dew. The Israelites were instructed to eat it the same day it was picked. The exception was the Sabbath. Twice as much was picked on Friday to ensure there was enough for the Saturday Sabbath. Exodus 16 What did God instruct Moses to do when the Israelites were complaining about being thirsty? a. Moses had the Israelites dig a well in a special place that God had chosen at Meribah. b. God commanded Moses to talk to a rock at a certain location. c. Moses was told to go to an oasis at Elim. Answer B: Talk to a certain rock. God commanded Moses to approach Meribah and speak to a rock, and water would pour forth. Once again, Moses became so upset with the complaining Israelites that he smacked the rock in anger with his staff instead of talking to it. God was severely displeased with this action and later punished Moses for his anger issues. Numbers 20 Once again, what did Moses do when the Israelites murmured that they were thirsty and came upon a waterhole in Marah that was bitter and undrinkable? a. He made a water filter from camel hair. b. He talked to the water, and it became purified. c. Moses placed a piece of wood in the water hole. d. To eradicate the bitter taste, Moses seasoned the water with salt. Answer C: Placed a piece of wood in the water. Moses placed a piece of sweet wood in the bitter waterhole to make it sweet. Exodus 15:22-26 Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments from God? a. Mount Sinai. b. On Mount Ararat. c. The summit of Mount Vesuvius. Answer A: Mount Sinai. Moses received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. He treked up the mountain and spent 40 days and 40 nights on Mount Sinai speaking with God, where he received the Ten Commandments. Exodus 19:1-6 How many sets of the Ten Commandments did God make for Moses? a. One. b. Two. c. Three. Answer B: Two sets. God made two sets of commandments for Moses. Aaron allowed the Israelites to make a golden idol to worship while Moses was on the mountain with God. When Moses returned, he was furious when he saw the Israelites having a party and worshipping the idol. Moses threw the commandments to the ground in anger, smashing the tablets. So Moses had to ask God to make a second set when he talked to God later. Can you imagine that conversation? Moses stayed on Mount Sinai for another 40 days and nights, perhaps taking anger management lessons. God instructed Moses to build an ark and put the stone tablets in it for safekeeping. Apparently, God no longer trusted Moses to hold them in his hand. Deuteronomy 10:1-4 On which trip up the mountain did God present Moses the second set of tablets? a. On the second hike up the mountain. b. During the fourth trek with his brother Aaron. c. The incident happened on the eighth and last trip. Answer C: The eighth trip. Moses received the second set of commandments on his eighth and last trek up Mount Sinai. Exodus 24 How many times did Moses go up Mount Sinai and speak with God? a. Once for forty days and nights to receive the Ten Commandments and record all of God's guiding rules. b. Twice to receive the Ten Commandments and once again to receive the laws. c. Eight times to speak with God and do all the things needed to confirm God's covenant with the people. Answer C: Eight times total. Moses treked up the mountain to speak with God a total of eight times. First trip: God announces from the sky that he wants to make a covenant with his people. Second trip: Moses takes up the people's response and talks to God in the sky. Third trip: God physically makes his presence on the mountain with smoke, thunder, and lightning. Fourth trip: Moses takes Aaron with him, and God verbally tells them the Ten Commandments. Fifth trip: God provides Moses all the other commandments and laws. Sixth trip: Moses receives the stone tablets of the Commandments, which Moses destroys in anger. Seventh trip: Moses pleads on behalf of the people for making the golden calf. Eighth trip : Moses receives the second set of commandments with instructions to build an Ark to store them in. Moses went up the mountain to speak with God on eight different occasions. When Moses came down from visiting God on the mountain, what changed about him? a. Moses had a shining halo above his head. b. The face of Moses glowed and scared the multitude. c. The entire body of Moses had a red radiance from talking to God. Answer B: His face glowed. The face of Moses glowed after coming down from the mountain. The face of Moses shone because he was in the presence of God and had seen and spoken with Him. Exodus 34:29–35 How old was Moses when he died? a. 80 years old. b. 100 years old. c. 120 years old. Answer C: 120 years old. Moses was exactly 1 20 years old at the time of his passing. He died on his birthday, the 7th day of the month of Adar. Some believe that 120 is the age we are all supposed to live. Deuteronomy 34 Where did Moses die? a. Moses died in the desert several days before the Israelites reached the promised land. b. He died inside the promised land the first day that the Israelites entered it. c. Moses died on Mount Nebo as he looked out at the promised land. Answer C: On Mount Nebo. Moses died on Mount Nebo. God forbade Moses from entering Canaan, the promised land, because of his disobedience. Moses was allowed to look at it from Mount Nebo, on the opposite side of the Jordan River from Canaan. He died on Mount Nebo after seeing the promised land from a distance. He was buried in an unmarked grave in the valley. Deuteronomy 34 Who succeeded Moses after his death? a. Aaron. b. Joshua. c. Miriam. Answer B: Joshua. Joshua succeeded Moses as the leader of the Israelite nation. God prohibited Moses from leading the Israelites across the border and into Canaan. This was God's way of reprimanding Moses for his anger management issues. Aaron did not take over because he had previously died at Mount Hor during the exodus. Miriam died and was buried in the wilderness at Kadesh during the exodus. This left Joshua to take charge and lead the Israelites to the promised land of milk and honey. Deuteronomy 31:1-8 How did the Egyptian army die when they attempted to recapture Moses and the slaves? a. Moses trained the Israelites to fight, and they defeated the Egyptians at the shore of the Red Sea. b. God sent hailstones and lightning bolts from heaven to destroy the approaching Egyptian army. c. The Egyptian army drowned as they tried to cross the Red Sea. Answer C: Drowned in the Red Sea. As the Egyptian army was approaching, Moses parted the Red Sea to allow the Israelites to escape. The Egyptian army entered the Red Sea, attempting to catch up with and capture the Israelites. Moses closed the sea after the Israelites made it out. Sadly, the army was still there when the sea returned to normal and drowned them. Exodus 14:26 How many plagues did God inflict on Egypt before Pharaoh let the people go? a. Six. b. Ten. c. Twelve. Answer B: Ten plagues. Egypt was afflicted with ten plagues that included gnats, flies, frogs, locusts, livestock pestilence, boils, and hail. Exodus Chapters 7-12 What was the first plague that God inflicted upon Egypt? a. Frogs came out of the river and hopped all over the land, causing devastation. b. God turned the skies of Egypt dark during the day. c. The Nile River turned red like blood. Answer C: Turned the Nile red. God's first plague on Egypt was to turn the Nile red like blood. Exodus 7:14-25 What was the last plague that God inflicted upon Egypt? a. All firstborn humans and animals were condemned to death, regardless of their age. b. God caused a pestilence among all the livestock, which caused them all to die. c. The skies turned dark, blocking out the sun, so no one could see. Answer A: All the firstborn were condemned to death. Exodus 11 Return to the menu. Here is an amusing slang term from the 1950s. What does it mean to be jitterbugged? a. This situation is when you have bugs on your body, like lice or other creatures. b. The scenario is when an undercover agent carries a hidden recording device. c. It means that someone is very nervous or jittery. Answer C: Very nervous or jittery. "Jitterbugged" is when someone is being very nervous or jittery. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5

  • Bible Quiz about various subjects with answers and explanations.

    This children's Bible quiz will test a child's knowledge in the fun way of answering easy questions. In-depth details and Bible verses are given to support the answers. Learn and study general biblical subjects with a Bible quiz. Bible Quiz and Bible Facts about general biblical topics This is an easy to diificult Bible trivia quiz with answers related to biblical subjects. Start with these easy Bible questions on general subjects in the Bible. Who was crucified between two criminals on Golgotha, a place known as Calvary? Answer : Jesus. Jesus died by crucifixion on the hill known as Golgotha. The chief priests and elders took Jesus to Pontius Pilate, accusing Jesus of blasphemy. Pilate wanted nothing to do with the case and symbolically washed his hands of the whole affair to distance himself from it politically. However, he had Jesus flogged and then turned him over to the chief priests and elders. The Romans used the crucifixion style of capital punishment to inflict a slow, painful, and humiliating death on the worst of criminals. The Roman soldiers nailed Jesus to a cross between two criminals on the authority of the priests. Matthew 27:32-27 Mark 15:21–41 Who betrayed Jesus on the night of his arrest? Answer : Judas Iscariot. Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus on the night of His arrest. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus to the Pharisees. The Sanhedrin paid Judas 30 pieces of silver to identify Jesus in the garden. After committing the act, Judas took his life. Judas was the treasurer for Jesus' ministry and had a love for money. John 18 What day did God create man and the beasts of the land? Answer: Sixth day. God created man and all land mammals on the sixth day. God rested after creating the Earth on the seventh day, which is Saturday, the Sabbath. Genesis 1:26-28 Who were the first two people to live in the Garden of Eden? Answer: Adam and Eve. The Garden of Eden was the perfect paradise that God created for Adam and Eve. Unfortunately, Adam and Eve disobeyed God and were exiled from the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve committed the first sin, introducing it forever into humanity. As a consequence, all humans have the inborn genetic instinct to sin. Genesis 2:10-17 What part of Adam's body did God use to create Eve? Answer : Adam's rib. God used Adam's rib to create Eve. From man, God created woman. God used one of Adam's ribs to create Eve. However, both men and women have the same number of ribs, twenty-four. Genesis 2:19-22 Who persuaded Eve to eat fruit from the forbidden tree? Answer : The serpent (devil). The serpent convinced Eve to eat the forbidden fruit from the tree of the knowledge of righteousness and evil. Other names for the serpent are the devil, Satan, Lucifer, and Beelzebub. Genesis 3:1-6 Who murdered Abel? Answer: Cain. Cain murdered his brother Abel due to his jealousy. Abel was a sheepherder, and Cain was a farmer. The Lord favored Abel's animal sacrifice over Cain's crop offering. Cain killed Abel because he was jealous over the Lord's favor. For being a murderer, Cain was exiled to a foreign land. Genesis 4:1–8 Who was the youngest son of Adam and Eve as recorded in the Bible? Answer : Seth. Seth was the youngest and third son of Adam and Eve as recorded in the Bible. God permitted his birth because Abel was dead and Cain was exiled from the family. The Bible and the Quran record that Seth was born when Adam was over 100 years old. Genesis 4:25 What does this famous misunderstood Bible verse, "an eye for an eye," really mean? Answer: It means that the punishment fits the crime. The verse is not to be taken literally but is stating that punishments should be proportional to the crime. The complete phrase is "But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise." Exodus 21:22-25 What is the last word in the Bible? Answer: Amen. "Amen" is the last word in the Protestant Bible. The complete verse is "The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen." Revelation 22:21 Who had enormous strength because of his long hair? Answer: Samson. Samson was a Nazarite who had tremendous strength because of his long hair. A Nazarite was someone who dedicated themselves to God and did not cut their hair, drink wine, or touch dead people. Since childhood, Samson never had his hair cut because he was a Nazarite. The mother of Samson raised him according to God's instructions as a Nazarite, and this trait is what gave Samson his immense strength. A woman named Delilah betrayed Samson. Delilah tricked Samson into having his hair cut, which caused him to lose his strength. Then the Philistines took him into captivity. Judges 16:15-17 What two birds did Noah send out after the rains to seek land? Answer: Raven and a dove. Noah sent out a raven and a dove at the end of the flood. The raven was released first, and it flew around eating dead carcasses that had drowned. When the dove returned, it had a fresh olive leaf in its beak, indicating it had found land. Genesis 8:6-12 Who was the biological mother of Jesus? Answer: Mary. Jesus' mother was Mary , a virgin and a very devoted and young Jewish girl from Nazareth. Mary was engaged to Joseph, and they did not marry until after the birth of Jesus. The Islamic Quran, as well as the Bible, states that Mary was the mother of Jesus. The Catholic Church and Islamic faith elevate Mary to the highest position among women. The story of Mary. What is the traditional first miracle in the Bible that Jesus performed? Answer: Water turned into wine. Mary and her family were invited to a wedding, which included Jesus and his disciples. The wedding ran out of wine, and Mary insisted that Jesus make more wine out of water. Jesus did not want to be a winemaker, but he respected his mother, Mary, and did as she asked. According to the Bible, the wedding guests said the wine tasted delicious, even the best. John 2:1-11 What did God feed the Israelites during the forty years in the desert? Answer: Manna. Manna was provided by God and occasionally quail. The Israelites most likely ate dates and figs they found in the oasis along the trip. However, God fed the Israelites manna, bread from heaven, which tasted sweet like honey. The Israelites picked the manna up off the ground every morning except on the Sabbath. They gathered twice the amount on Friday, the day before the Sabbath. God also occasionally provided quail. Exodus 16 How many sons did Jacob have? Answer: Twelve. Twelve sons were sired by Jacob . God changed Jacob's name to Israel. He had a daughter as well as sons. Jacob (Israel) had twelve sons who became the twelve tribes of Israel. Genesis 35:23-26 Who was placed in a lion's den at the orders of King Darius? Answer: Daniel. Daniel was placed in a lion's den by King Darious. Darius had Daniel thrown into a den of lions for insubordination. Daniel would not bow down to the king's idol and worshipped God instead. The jealous rivals of Daniel tricked King Darius into ordering the punishment. God caused the lions to be full, and they did not attack or eat Daniel. Daniel 14:31-42. How many commandments did God write on the stone tablets that he gave Moses? Answer: Ten. The Ten Commandments were inscribed on stone tablets for Moses. God wrote ten commandments on both sides of two stone tablets with his finger. Unfortunately, Moses broke the tablets when he became angered by the Israelites. Moses made the trek back up the mountain a second time to obtain a second set of commandments. Exodus 20:1-17. Who was Moses's older brother? Answer: Aaron. Aaron was the older brother of Moses. Moses' brother was the spokesman for Moses because Moses had a speech impediment. Aaron, his brother, served as the second-in-command of the camp and led the priests. The Israelites persuaded Aaron to build and worship a golden calf while in the desert. Moses was on Mount Sinai speaking with God at the time. Exodus 7:1-7 Who was Moses's older sister? Answer: Miriam. Miriam was Moses's older sister. She is the daughter of Amram and Jochebed and sister to Moses and Aaron. Miriam followed Moses in the basket as he floated down the Nile River to reach Pharaoh's daughter. God afflicted Miriam with leprosy when she attempted to undermine Moses and seize control while in the desert. Numbers 26:5 Why did God place ten plagues upon Egypt? Answer: Pharaoh did not let the slaves go. God put ten plagues upon Egypt because Pharaoh did not let the Hebrew slaves leave. Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh with the message, "Let my people go so they can worship me in the wilderness." Exodus 7:14-11:10 Who is the oldest man in the Bible? Answer: Methuselah. Methuselah is the oldest man recorded in the Bible. Methuselah lived to be 969 years old. He was a descendant of Seth. Methuselah was also Noah's grandfather. Genesis 5:25-32 Who started Christianity? Answer: Jesus. Jesus started Christianity when he started his ministry . He was the reason Christianity started. Christianity basically began the moment Jesus started preaching. The New Testament records the beginning of the Christian movement. However, it was his apostles who went on missions and set up churches throughout the Middle East that spread Christianity. Peter and Paul are recognized as the main founders of the early churches. How did Christianity start? Where was Jesus born? Answer: Bethlehem. Bethlehem is where Jesus was born . Jesus was born in a cave used as an animal shelter near Bethlehem, where the census was taking place. Joseph and Mary were required to travel to their birth towns for the Roman census. The family needed a place to sleepover, but no rooms were available, so they had to stay in a stable for animals. Matthew 2 Luke 2 Where did Jesus grow up as a child? Answer: Nazareth. Nazareth is where Jesus grew up as a child. Jesus grew up where his father worked as a carpenter. Both Joseph and Mary were citizens of Nazareth. Luke 2:49-51 Matthew 2:21-23 Where did Jesus move to when he started his ministry? Answer: Capernaum. Capernaum is where Jesus started his ministry of teaching and preaching . Jesus was not accepted in his hometown of Nazareth as the Messiah when He started preaching. He left Nazareth and moved to Capernaum to start preaching and spreading the gospel news. Matthew 4:12-13 Which book of the Bible was the most recently written? Answer: Book of Revelation. The Book of Revelation is believed to have been the last Bible book written. A man named John wrote the Book of Revelation while in a Roman jail. Scholars refer to him as John of Patmos because he was a prisoner on the island of Patmos. Many believe he may have been John the Apostle. A man named John wrote the Book of Revelation. What happened to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego? Answer: Thrown into a fiery furnace. King Darius had Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego thrown into a fiery furnace because they prayed to God. They were friends of Daniel and held high offices in the king's court. God intervened and kept them safe from the fires. Darius saw another entity in the furnace, noticed that all had survived, and let them out. Daniel 3 Who did God transport to Nineveh in a large sea creature? Answer: Jonah. Jonah was transported to Nineveh by a big creature of the sea. He was a minor prophet known for being cantankerous and ill-tempered. God had a job for Jonah to do at Nineveh, but he tried to escape to Tarshish. While Jonah was on a boat attempting to escape from God, he went overboard. Consequently, God sent a large sea animal to retrieve Jonah and transport him to Nineveh. When the animal reached Nineveh, it spat out Jonah upon the beach. Jonah 1:1-17 Who killed a Philistine giant named Goliath? Answer: David. David, the young shepherd, killed the giant named Goliath. The Israelites and Philistines were in a battle. David left his sheep to come to the battlefield with food for the soldiers. Upon hearing the giant boasting and issuing a challenge, David answered it and slew Goliath with his sling and smooth stone. David used Goliath's sword to cut off Goliath's head. 1 Samuel 17 Who built the boat called the Ark? Answer: Noah. Noah built the giant boat called the Ark. It took approximately 100 years to build the Ark. Noah began building the Ark when he was approximately 500 years old. God instructed Noah to build the Ark to save humanity and the animal world from extinction due to a pending catastrophic flood. Genesis 6 Who wanted to kill Jesus right after he was born? Answer: King Herod . King Herod wanted to kill Jesus because he felt that Jesus was a threat to him. Mary and Joseph fled to Egypt with Jesus to escape King Herod. After King Herod died, Mary and Joseph returned to Nazareth with Jesus. Matthew 2:1-18 What did God do on the seventh day of creation? Answer: Rested. God rested on the Sabbath, the seventh day. He blessed the seventh day and made it holy. Saturday is the Sabbath day. The seventh day is Saturday, as you can see on any calendar. Sunday is the first day of the week, as seen on any calendar. The seven-day calendar has existed since the beginning of creation. Genesis 2:2 What river did John baptize Jesus in? Answer: The River Jordan . Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan by His cousin John the Baptist. John announced Jesus as the messiah when he arrived for his baptism. A dove, symbolizing the Holy Spirit, descended upon Jesus following His baptism. Matthew 3:5-6 How long did God make the Israelites wander in the desert? Answer: Forty years. The Israelites wandered in the desert for forty years. Spending a long time in the desert was the punishment for disobeying God. God kept the Israelites in the desert until all the original disobedient ones died. The Israelites spent forty years in the desert wandering from place to place. The Israelites wandered in the desert for forty years. How many criminals were crucified alongside Jesus? Answer: Two. Two criminals were crucified alongside Jesus. They were believed to be thieves. Traditionally, one is considered virtuous while the other is considered evil. We assume that Jesus hung in the center, with the criminals positioned on either side of Him. Jesus told the virtuous thief that He would see him later in Paradise. Luke 23:32-43 How long did Jesus lie in his tomb? Answer: Three days. He was in the tomb on three different days. Friday (day 1): Jesus died at the ninth hour and was placed in the tomb . Saturday (day 2): Jesus lay in the tomb all day. On Sunday (day 3), at dawn, Jesus arose from the tomb. The Jewish day starts and ends at sundown. Therefore, Jesus lay for three days in the tomb after his crucifixion. Matthew 27:62-66 Which disciple denied knowing Jesus three times during the evening of his trial? Answer: Peter. Peter denied knowing Jesus three times during the evening of the trial. Jesus announced ahead of time at the Last Supper that one of the disciples would deny Him three times. He also announced that one of them would betray and expose him to the authorities. Peter insisted that he would never deny Jesus. However, three times during the evening, someone from the crowds identified Peter as a disciple. All three times, Peter responded with, "No, I am not associated with Jesus; I don't know him." Matthew 26:69-75 What does the Bible say about how to ascend to heaven? Answer: Believe in God and the birth, words, death, and resurrection of Jesus. It's all about that one man, Jesus. Put your trust in Jesus. This is how to enter heaven. Try these harder Bible questions about general biblical topics. What prayer did Jesus teach his followers to say? Answer: The Lord's Prayer. Jesus taught the disciples to say the Lord's Prayer. The prayer starts with "Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. " The prayer 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 gone so far that we neglect to express thanks and ask for forgiveness? Luke 11:1-13 Which Bible book is considered the first written? Answer: Job. The first Bible book (document) written is believed to be Job. Bible books are not placed in the Bible according to the order of when they were written. Books are placed according to their general theme or purpose. The Book of Job was the first book written but not the first in the Bible. In the Book of Job, God tested Job's "patience." The lesson of the Book of Job is to trust and believe in God. Who baptized Jesus? Answer: John the Baptist. John the Baptist, the second cousin of Jesus, baptized Him in the Jordan River. 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. A voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:13-17 When did the exodus led by Moses occur? Answer: 13th or the 15th century Scholars believe the massive exodus took place in the 13th or the 15th century. Unfortunately, the exact date cannot be determined. Using the Bible and archeological evidence, scholars come up with these two possible dates. When did the exodus from Egypt happen? How many days did it rain while Noah and his family were on the Ark? Answer: Forty days. It rained for forty days and forty nights while Noah and his family were in the Ark. The water took about 150 days to recede, allowing the ark to rest on Mount Ararat. Noah and his family were on the Ark for about 370 days. Gen 7:11-12 How did Paul escape Damascus when the Jews were trying to kill him? Answer: He was lowered down the outside wall in a basket. Paul's followers took him to a hole in the exterior city wall and lowered him down in a basket. The people were upset with Paul's message about Jesus being the Messiah when he was preaching at the synagogue. They wanted to kill him for his blasphemy. Acts 9:20-25 What does the word "gospel" mean? Answer: "Good News." It has been interpreted as "good news" or "glad tidings ." The word "gospel" is derived from the Old English word "godspel" (good story). Luke 4:42-43 Romans 10:15 What was the first plague that God placed on Egypt? Answer: The Nile turned to blood. Turning the Nile into blood was the first plague God placed on Egypt. God unleashed ten plagues on Egypt. The death of all firstborns, regardless of age, was the last plague. After this last one, the people revolted against Pharaoh and forced him to let the slaves go. Exodus 7 Who is the mediator between God and his children on Earth? Answer: Jesus. "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." 1 Timothy 2:5 During a battle, which object did Joshua command to stand still? Answer: The Sun. Joshua called upon God for a miracle to make the sun stand still for more daylight. He needed more daylight to finish the battle. Joshua 10:7-14 Who was thrown out a window by servants and then eaten by dogs? Answer: Jezebel. Jezebel was the wife of Ahab, the King of Israel. She was thrown out of a window to her death. Both Jezebel and Ahab were regarded as among the most notorious evil 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 What Jewish ruling council plotted against Jesus and had Him arrested? Answer: The Sanhedrin. The Sanhedrin ruled against and brought charges against Jesus. 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. They did not like Jesus going around messing up their culture and filling the citizens with ideas about some "Good News" that went against what they were preaching. Matthew 26:1-5 What is the Tanakh? Answer: The Jewish Bible. The Jewish Bible is called the Tanakh and has five sections or divisions. The first section of the Bible is called the Torah and has five books. It is believed that Moses either wrote the first five books or directed their writing. The entire Jewish Bible is called the Tanakh. The Jewish Bible is called the Tanakh. Which disciple was a tentmaker? Answer: Paul. Before becoming a disciple, Saul had a trade as a tentmaker to support himself. 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 that believed in Jesus. Acts 18:1-3 Which disciple was a Roman tax collector? Answer: Matthew Matthew was a tax collector for the Roman Empire. The Jews considered Matthew a traitor and, most importantly, a sinner. Matthew 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 Who are the sons of Zipporah and Moses? Answer: Eliezer and Gershom. Eliezer and Gershom 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 after Moses had fled Egypt, after he had murdered a slave master. It was only natural that Zipporah and Moses hooked up. Moses and Zipporah had two sons. Who was Moses's sister? Answer: Miriam. Miriam was the sister of Moses, and she was older than Moses. God gave Miriam leprosy when she attempted a coup to overthrow Moses during the exodus. Miriam felt she would make a better leader and wanted Moses out of the way so she could take over. Numbers 26:59 Besides Jesus, who else walked on water? Answer: Peter. Besides Jesus, Peter also walked on water at the same time. The disciples were out in a boat a short distance from shore. Jesus was on shore and called out to them as he started walking on water toward the boat. Peter answered, got out of the boat, and started walking towards Jesus. Unfortunately, Peter lost faith and began to sink. Jesus had to rescue him. Matthew 14:22-33 Who did God pick up in a fiery chariot? Answer: Elijah. 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 What manuscripts were found in a cave near a sea? Answer: The Dead Sea Scrolls. A cave concealed scrolls known as the Dead Scrolls, which included a substantial portion of the Old Testament and the Apocrypha. Researchers discovered the scrolls in caves near Qumran between 1947 and 1956. Local shepherds seeking shelter in the cave near the Dead Sea first discovered the scrolls. The Dead Sea Scrolls contained most of the Old Testament. What is a significant fact about Methuselah in the Bible? . Answer: He is the oldest person in the Bible. Methuselah is the oldest recorded person in the Bible at 969 years old. Noah was the grandson of Methuselah and the third-oldest man in the Bible at 950 years old. Methuselah was a descendant of Seth, who was the fifth oldest, at 912 years old. Genesis 5:21–27 Name the two individuals who were taken to heaven without dying first. Answer: Enoch and Elijah. Enoch and Elijah were taken directly 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 Which Bible written in English was the first to have numbered verses? Answer: The Geneva Bible. 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. This 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. Who started and was the founder of Judaism? Answer: Abraham. The first patriarch and founder 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 What does a proverb state that will correct every child full of foolishness? Answer: Rod of discipline. The rod of discipline will correct a child full of foolishness according to the proverbs. This form of correction has become outdated and has been replaced with "Time Out." People from biblical times recognized discipline as both verbal and physical. One of the most effective tools in the discipline of children 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," aka "go to your room and play with your Android." "No man left behind" has a new meaning to the current generation. The new battle cry is "No one is a failure," and every participant in any competition is awarded a medal. Proverbs 22:15 How will the Lord come when he comes the second time? Answer: As a thief in the night. A "thief in the night" is how Jesus will unexpectedly appear when he returns. 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 Who said to God, "Am I my brother's keeper?" Answer: Cain. Cain asked God, "Am I my brother's keeper?" Those were the words Cain said to God after he killed his brother and God asked about Abel. 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 Who doubted the identity of Jesus after his resurrection until he saw the scars on Jesus's hands? Answer: Thomas. Thomas doubted who Jesus was after the resurrection. Many failed to recognize Jesus right after the resurrection. Mary Magdalene at first thought he was a gardener. Two disciples were fishing and did not recognize Jesus when He approached them. While on the road, two other disciples didn't recognize Jesus until they broke bread. Before Thomas was convinced he was speaking with Jesus, he insisted on seeing the wounds in Jesus' hands as proof. "Oh, you doubting Thomas" was one of the most commonly used phrases during this author's childhood. John 20:25–29 What does the book of Hebrews assert that God's sight is blind to? Answer: Nothing. Nothing is hidden from God; He sees and hears everything. God is aware of "every hair on your head." Job 34:21, Jeremiah 16:17, Proverbs 15:3 Who did not want to be seen when he came to visit Jesus at night? Answer: Nicodemus. Nicodemus did not want to be seen visiting Jesus because he was a Pharisee. He was a Pharisee who didn't want the humiliation of being seen visiting Jesus. Nicodemus was reluctant and fearful to speak with Jesus during the day. He inquired of Jesus about the significance of being "born again." John 2:3 Complete the sentence from this well-known Psalm. "I fear no ____, for you are with me." Answer: Evil. "I fear no evil, 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 Which book comes after Genesis? Answer: Exodus. The Book of Exodus follows the Book of 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, Exodus, picks up where the Israelites, after 400 years of slavery, were led out of Egypt by Moses and taken to the promised land. Who spoke for Moses when he demanded this from Pharaoh: "Let my people go"? Answer: Aaron. Moses' brother Aaron was Moses' spokesman. Because Moses had a speech impediment, Aaron was his spokesperson. God commanded Moses' brother Aaron to take on that responsibility. Exodus 6:28-7:7 Where will there be a big final war after the tribulation? Answer: Armageddon. Armageddon is where the epic battle between God and Satan takes place. It is a battle between righteousness and evil. This battle is Satan's final rebellion against God. The battlefield for the final war is believed to be Armageddon in the Middle East. It is also known as the area near the Mountain of Megiddo. Revelation 16:16. Learn more about Armageddon here. What musical instrument did King David play? Answer: The lyre. The lyre is the musical instrument that David played. 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 What animals were NOT allowed to be used for sacrifice? Answer: Blemished animals. Blemished animals or animals with defects were not allowed to be sacrificed. Animals that were dirty, blemished, or defective were not acceptable as sacrifices. Only perfect animals were acceptable to God for sacrifices. Leviticus 22:19-26 How many loaves of bread did the disciples feed the listeners along the shore during a sermon that Jesus gave? Answer: Five loaves. The disciples provided five loaves of bread during Jesus' sermon from the boat. Jesus was standing in a boat at the shore and was giving a long sermon. During the sermon, the disciples noticed the listeners were hungry and urged Jesus to take action. The disciples took two fish and five loaves of bread 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 Who hid some Israelite spies in her home from the authorities? Answer: Rahab. Rahab was a prostitute who hid Hebrew spies in the reeds of her roof from the authorities. She was a prostitute but a true believer in God. The authorities were looking for spies whom Joshua sent into the city. Rahab hid the spies among the reeds on the roof of her house. To identify her apartment and ensure her safety from the invading Israelite army, Rahab tied a red cord to her windowsill. Joshua 2:17-22 What did God put in the desert in front of the Israelites when they woke up every day? Answer: A pillar of cloud. 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 How long was Moses with God on Mt. Sinai when he received the Ten Commandments? Answer: 40 days and nights. Moses spent 40 days and nights on the mountain when he received the commandments. Moses made a total of six trips up the mountain to speak with God to learn the laws. The Bible records Moses spent 40 days and nights during the fourth trip when he received the first set of the Ten Commandments. Exodus 34:27-28 Return to the menu. “But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Matthew 5:44

  • Children's Bible Quiz with answers and explanations

    This is an easy, free online Bible quiz designed for children to test their biblical knowledge. Each answer has supporting Bible verses and further details. Menu page for Children's Easy Bible Quiz Select an easy Bible quiz for children. Quizzes are so easy that even a child can pass them. Click on a blue icon button below to start a quiz. Comprehesive Bible People Biblical Events Biblical Places In the Bible, Jesus had a tender and protective love for children. He spoke of protecting and loving children throughout his ministry and welcomed them to his presence and sermons. Return to the main site Home Page. "And He called a child to Himself, set him before them, and said, 'Truly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:2-5

  • Bible quiz about Bible history with answers and details.

    Do you know the Bible's history, where it came from, and who wrote it? Is the Bible real and authentic? Take this easy and hard Bible quiz of history to find out. Study Bible history using this easy quiz with answers and details. Educational Bible Quiz of Bible Facts about Biblical History Answer these easy to hard questions in this Bible quiz about Bible history. Start with this easy Bible quiz concerning some facts about the Bible. What is probably the most important central message throughout the Bible? Answer: Love. Love is first, followed by grace, salvation, and a guide to live by, which are messages of the Bible. God's grace provides a method to escape the entrance to hell and instead enter the gate to heaven. Salvation is a process of turning from sin to righteousness. The Bible also guides Christians in living righteously. Matthew 22:34-40 What type of texts was the Bible translated from? Answer: Codices and manuscripts. Codices and manuscripts are the original writings of the Bible. Manuscripts were typically long scrolls of text that were rolled up. Codices are separate pages bound together on one side, similar to a loose-leaf book. Codices are the original texts of the Bible. What language was the original New Testament written in? Answer: Koine Greek. The New Testament was first written in Koine Greek. Because of the influence of Alexander the Great, Koine Greek was the most commonly spoken language in the Mediterranean region during ancient times. However, Hebrew continued to be spoken because of the widespread practice of Judaism, particularly among Jewish communities, even though the New Testament was primarily written in Koine Greek. Aramaic with a Galilean accent would have been the everyday household language of Jesus and the disciples living in that area. What language was the original Old Testament written in? Answer: Ancient Hebrew. The Old Testament was written in Ancient Hebrew. The exact origin of Hebrew is not known, and there are several theories. Some scholars believe Joseph initiated the Hebrew language while in Egypt. Others trace the language back to the Canaanites and possibly the Phoenicians. Some ancient scholars believe it was the original language of Adam and Eve. Several modern scholars are now saying that Hebrew was the original language of the world. Which translation of the Hebrew Bible is the most well-known Greek translation? Answer: Septuagint. The most famous and well-known Greek translation is the Septuagint. It is believed that 72 translators worked on this translation at the insistence of King Ptolemy of Egypt in the 3rd century BCE. The Septuagint was the Bible that Jesus and the disciples would have used. More on the Greek Septuagint. What sin did Jesus say is unforgiveable? Answer: Blasphemy against the Spirit. The Bible says every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Thieves, murderers, rapists, swindlers, adulterers, idolaters, child molesters, and terrorists can all enter heaven if they repent and ask for forgiveness. Many Christians are upset with this ruling and think it unfair. Why should the rapist and killer of my daughters be allowed in Heaven? Love and forgiveness are absent in this circumstance and are going against the Lord's wishes. Humans do stupid and inhuman things but can be forgiven, as the Bible preaches love and forgiveness. Matthew 12:31 What did Jesus instruct you to do if you were struck on the cheek? Answer: Respond with forgiveness. The Bible preaches being loving and forgiving. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, offer them the other cheek as well. The Bible says, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.' However, this is NOT what we are to do. This passage is a metaphor; we are not to resist an evil person or take revenge on them. It means that the justice that responds to a bad situation should match the harm that it caused. Matthew 5:38-39 In what religion did the five books of Moses originate? Answer: Judaism . The five books of Moses originated in Judaism . The Old Testament has its roots in Judaism and is Jewish scripture. The first five books of the Old Testament, the Book of Moses, are in the modern Protestant Bible, the Jewish Bible, and also referenced in the Islamic Quran. This section of the scriptures is referred to as the Pentateuch. The Books of Moses originated in Judah. What is God's glory? Answer: Man Man is the image of God, and therefore man is God's glory. First there is God, then Christ, then man, and then woman. Christ has authority over man. Man has authority over woman. 1 Corinthians 11 What is the glory of a man? Answer: A woman. The female was made from a man's rib, and therefore, woman is man's glory. Man is to have authority over woman. This does not mean the man is to be bossy, a dictator, or an oppressor. He is the head of the household, being responsible for what goes on. Lead by example, teach, guide, and ensure that the family observes God's will. 1 Corinthians 11:7 What is the glory of a woman? Answer: Her hair. A woman is to have authority over her head because her hair is her glory. Her hair signifies the honor and dignity of a woman. 1 Corinthians 11:13-16 What is the name of the Bible used by the Jewish religion? Answer: Tanakh. The Jewish Bible is called the Tanakh. It is an acronym for the three parts: Torah (Law), Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings), but it is often referred to as the Torah. However, the Torah is actually the first section of the Tanakh. The Torah is also referred to as the Pentateuch and as the Laws of Moses. What was the fate of authors who were the first to translate the Bible into English? Answer: Their bodies were burned. The church executed authors who wrote the Bible in Enblish and set fire to their bodies. Throughout history, those who went against the church have often faced cruel punishment. The church did not want to lose control of its flock and wanted to maintain full control over the scriptures. Allowing the congregation to have individual Bibles in a language they could understand threatened the church's control of the masses. What was the fate of Bible translators? What was special about the Tyndale version of the Bible? Answer: The first Bible translated into English Tyndale's Bible was the first Bible translated into English It was written by William Tyndale between 1522 and 1535. Tyndale translated directly from the original Hebrew and Greek texts. In 1536 AD, the Catholic Church tied Tyndale to a post, strangled him, and then set his body on fire for writing the Bible in English. What is the name of certain manuscripts found in caves near the sea? Answer: Dead Sea Scrolls. A cave stored the Dead Sea Scrolls, which included a substantial portion of the Old Testament. Bedouin sheep herders first discovered jars with the scrolls in 1947. Since then, researchers uncovered more scrolls between 1947 and 1956 in several caves near Qumran, Israel, close to the Dead Sea. Over 2500 scrolls, pieces, and fragments have been uncovered by researchers. Who met Jesus on the water as He walked from the shore to the boat? Answer: Peter. As Jesus walked on the water toward the boat, Peter stepped out of the boat and began walking on the water toward Jesus. Peter lost his faith and began to sink when Jesus grabbed him. Matthew 14:22-31 Who received the slates containing the Ten Commandments from God? Answer: Moses. God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses, which were revealed around 1592 BC. Moses received the stone tablets from God while on Mount Sinai. Unfortunately, Moses destroyed the two slates in a fit of anger and had to obtain a second copy from God on a later trip up the mountain. Moses and the Ten Commandments. Who was the first monarch to permit the writing of Bibles in English? Answer: King Henry VIII. King Henry VIII was the first monarch to permit the Bible to be written in English. Miles Coverdale wrote King Henry's Bible, which was called the Great Bible. This Bible was very popular and printed before the King James Bible was authorized. The Wycliffe and Tyndale Bibles were unauthorized English translations that appeared before the Great Bible. Which Bible did the Mayflower pioneer settlers in America use? Answer: The Geneva Bible. The Bible most widely used in Europe and by the American settlers was the Geneva Bible. It was the preferred and most common Bible used by churchgoers of the time. Notable people such as William Shakespeare, John Bunyan, and John Milton used the Geneva Bible. What is significant about the Book of Job? Answer: It was the first Bible manuscript written. The Book of Job is believed to be the first Bible book written. The author cannot be positively identified, but tradition suggests that possibly Moses, Solomon, or Job himself could have written the Book of Job. What is the lesson learned from reading the Book of Job? Answer: We must trust in God and not our friends or the worldly ways. In the book, Job had his "patience" tested by God, with the lesson being "Trust in God." Job learns to trust in God and not the ways of the world or his friends. Before he learns this lesson, Job loses his children, servants, and livestock; basically everything is taken away. Job maintains his cool and keeps his emotions in check, which prompts the popular saying, "He has the patience of Job." How long did it take to write the original biblical manuscripts? Answer: 1500-year period. The original transcripts and codices were written over a 1500-year period. The manuscripts were written between 1400 BC and AD 90–95. The writing of the Bible started with Moses (Genesis) and ended with John (Revelation). However, the biblical stories were passed down verbally long before they were written down. What year was the very popular King James Bible originally printed? Answer: 1611 AD. In 1611 AD, King James authorized the printing of the Bible in English. King James ordered the Bible to be written in the common English language in use at the time that the average parishioner could understand. What was the first Bible to have numbered verses? Answer: The Geneva Bible. The first Bible to have numbered verses was the Geneva Bible. Those exiled from England printed it in Switzerland in 1560. At the time, it became the most popular Bible in Europe. The Geneva Bible had numbered verses. Which Bible would Jesus have used? Answer: The Hebrew Tanakh. Jesus did not carry a "Bible" with him when preaching but most likely referred to the Tanakh. The Septuagint was published, available, and popular during the time of Jesus' ministry as well. Most of the Hebrews would have preferred the unbound Hebrew Tanakh scriptures but also used the Septuagint. Jesus most likely would have used whatever scripture was in the temples and synagogues he visited. He was known to have made reference to the Greek scriptures in some of his teachings. What location does the Book of Revelation state that the Devil will engage in battle with Christ? Answer: Armageddon. The epic and last battle between righteousness and evil will happen at Amageddon. The Hebrew name for Armageddon is har-megiddon, meaning “mount Megiddo.” Megiddo is an ancient location 60 miles north of Jerusalem. The Old Testament tells of some great battles that took place here. Scholars are skeptical that this site would be the actual location of the battle. Some believe it is symbolic and could mean the entire world is the battleground, as were the last two modern world wars. Revelation 16:16 What book of the Bible was the last to be written ? Answer: Revelation. The last Bible book written was Revelation. A prisoner in jail named John wrote the last book of the Bible. Scholars know the author as John of Patmos because he was a stranded believer living as a prisoner on the penal island of Patmos. The Bible makes reference to three Johns, and some people believe it was John the disciple who wrote the Book of Revelation. Jesus healed ten lepers; how many returned to thank him? Answer: One. Only one leper returned to thank Jesus. As Jesus traveled from Samaria to Galilee, the lepers called out to him for mercy. The leper that thanked Jesus was a foreigner, a Samaritan. Jews disliked Samaritans because they were originally Jews who had departed from the religion, diluted their beliefs, and strayed from the Old Testament. Luke 17:11-19 In what form did Satan appear to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden? Answer: As a serpent. The Devil disguised himself as a serpent when tempting Eve in the Garden of Eden. Genesis 3 What does the Bible say about getting to heaven? Answer: Basically put your faith in God and Jesus. The Bible says to put your trust and faith in God It's all about the man known as Jesus the Savior. You must believe in the birth, words, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Repent your misdeeds, pray for forgiveness, and ask God to allow you to enter heaven. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Discover the path to heaven. Return to the menu. Fun words and phrases from the 1950s: What does it mean if you have peepers? a. It simply means that you have lovely eyes. b. Peepers are correctional lenses (glasses). c. This slang refers to a pair of binoculars. Answer B: It means you have glasses. In a John Wayne movie, he asked his partner, "Are your peepers for close-up or far away?" “The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:31

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