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Learn of ancient manuscripts and lost books of the Bible. Jesus mentioned a lost book. What is the Bible? Who wrote the Bible? What are the lost books of the Bible? What are the Lost Books of the Bible Learn about the missing and lost books of the Bible. Was scripture lost or just forgotten for lack of faith in it or non-use? Biblical scripture, manuscripts, and books that are lost and forgotten. The Bible does not include certain lost books. The original Scriptures were manuscripts, codices, and letters, not books. The early church condemned much of the early Bible scriptures for various reasons, such as: being written by unknown authors, their writings being unpleasant, not important enough, contrary to their beliefs and, Or in contrast to the majority of other writings. Some scriptures were not well used or copied and were just forgotten. Many of the lost biblical manuscripts are known and referenced in other writings. The modern Bible mentions several of the lost books. Jesus mentions a book. The Lord mentions the Book of Jashar when speaking to Joshua. David, when he is mourning the death of Saul, mentions the Book of Jashar. The Bible mentions half a dozen other biblical books. The modern Bible does not include any of these books, even though it mentions them. The question one should ask is If these scriptures were beneficial enough to be used by disciples of the past, our forefathers, so to speak, and Jesus himself, why were they not included in the modern Bible? Shouldn't these scriptures be considered sufficient and profitable for us in modern times? Believers used many of these manuscripts before 1611. King James said, "Slim down the Bible" and "Make the Bible smaller so it can be carried easily." If the event in 1611 had not occurred, the Bibles currently found at the pulpit might still weigh a ton and be secured with chains to prevent them from falling or being taken, just as they were in the past. Consider that situation for a moment! Here is a brief overview of some of the most well-known lost books and manuscripts. Adam and Eve: The two books tell of the conflicts between Adam and Eve and Satan. Enoch: The book of Enoch explains the origins of demons and Nephilim and why some angels fell from heaven. Jasher: Joshua 10:13 of the Hebrew Bible mentions this book. The book has vanished entirely. Jubilees: It's about instructions Moses got from God and the angels on Mt. Sinai. Epistle of Paul: A letter from Paul to the Laodiceans. Fourth Book of Maccabees: The book describes the torture of a woman and her sons for not rejecting Judaism. Epistle of Barnabas: This letter tells how the Jews misinterpreted their laws. The Gospel of Infancy: The Gospel of Jesus Christ (Syriac Infancy Gospel). It concerned the childhood of Jesus. James: The Early Life of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. It is also referred to as the Protevangelion. Judas: This book tells about conversations between Judas and Jesus. Mary: The relationship between Mary and Jesus, with specific knowledge given to Mary. Nicodemus: This writing tells about the trial of Jesus and the actions of Pilate. Peter: Peter tells about the crucifixion of Jesus. Peter blames Herod instead of Pilate. Phillip: Phillip talks about devotion to the Lord and refers to baptism, anointing, and marriage. Thomas: Hidden words that the living Jesus spoke, as written by Didymos Judas Thomas. Many other important documents are missing; they might have influenced biblical events. They were lost at the hands of humans. It has been human nature to destroy. Leaders always tend to order the destruction of things they hate. Wars destroyed many structures, religious artifacts, and biblical writings. Some documents were lost due to those with no appreciation for conserving or saving. Let's not forget those who were "anti-religious" and destroyed religious artifacts. Adolf Hitler serves as a prime example. Hitler ordered the burning of all Hebrew Bibles and anything of a religious nature during WWII. Mary I of England, another one, made Protestantism illegal, killed hundreds of Christians, confiscated their properties, and had their possessions burned. Smithsonian: This is a link to the top ten list of the most important lost religious documents. Wikipedia: It provides a list of lost biblical transcripts. Sacred-Texts.com: A list of lost biblical scripture. "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10.

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Test your knowledge with an easy history Bible quiz on the fascinating figure of Moses. Explore and learn with our Moses Bible Quiz with Answers. Multiple Choice Bible Quiz about Moses the Lawgiver Bible Quiz about the man who led the Israelites to the promised land. Who was Moses and why was he the most noted biblical person? Bible quiz: How well do you know Moses? Who was Moses? a. He was a shipbuilder. b. Moses was a fisherman by trade. c. He was a lawgiver and leader of the Israelite Nation. c. Moses was a lawgiver, and he led the Israelite Nation to the promised land. What country was Moses born in? a. Babylon. b. Israel. c. Egypt. c. Egypt. Moses left Egypt and went into hiding after killing an Egyptian taskmaster. He went into Midian, where he found employment as a shepherd for Jethro. Moses married one of Reuel's daughters. Reuel was also known as Jethro. Exodus 2:11-25 What river did Moses float down while in a basket when he was a baby? a. Jordan. b. The Nile. c. Euphrates. b. The Nile. Moses was born 3 months premature in Egypt. He was the youngest of three, with an older brother and sister. His biological mother placed him in a basket and set it in the river. Exodus 2:1-10 What physical ailment did Moses have? a. Moses had poor eyesight. b. He had a speech disorder. c. Moses had a hearing impairment. b. Moses had a speech disorder characterized by stuttering. Tradition states that when Moses was a child, he put a hot coal in his mouth that caused the speech impediment. God instructed his brother Aaron to be the spokesperson. Exodus 4:10-11 Who was Moses's older brother? a. Joshua. b. Aaron. c. Seth. b. Aaron. Because Moses had a speech impediment, Aaron was the spokesperson to Pharaoh. Exodus 7:1-7 Who was Moses's older sister? a. Mary of Bethany. b. Abigail. c. Miriam. c. Miriam. She followed the basket containing Moses along the edge of the riverbank. The plan was to save Moses's life, and it succeeded. Pharaoh's daughter found and saved him from the death purge of the Pharaoh. During the exodus in the desert, God afflicted Miriam with leprosy because she sought to undermine Moses and take control. Numbers 26 Who were Moses' biological father and mother? a. Amram and Jochebed. b. Abraham and Sarah. c. Isaac and Rebekah. a. Amram and Jochebed. They were from the tribe of Levi. Exodus 6:19-22 Who was Moses' foster mother? a. A maid of Pharaoh's court. b. Pharaoh's daughter. c. The Queen of Egypt. b. Pharaoh's daughter. She noticed the basket containing Moses floating in the water. She instructed a servant to retrieve the basket, then took Moses in and adopted him as her own. Pharaoh's daughter gave him his name. Exodus 2:2-10 What is the most important thing that Moses did? a. He supervised the construction of the Tower of Babylon. b. Moses led the Hebrews out of Egyptian slavery. c. He built a giant boat called the Ark. b. Moses led the Hebrew people out of slavery in Egypt. He was their leader and led them around in the desert for 40 years. Moses led them from Egyptian slavery to the land God promised of milk and honey. Exodus 3:7-12 Who was the rebel who rose against Moses? a. His brother Aaron. b. Joshua, one of his leaders. c. Korah, the Levite priest, and his followers. Korah led a rebellion 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 Who was Moses? a. Moses was a killer. b. He was a member of the Sanhedrin. c. Moses was the first king of the Israelite Nation. a. Moses was a killer and slew someone when he lived in Egypt. Whom did Moses kill? a. Moses killed a slave owner. b. He killed an Egyptian taskmaster. c. It was a Hebrew slave that Moses was upset about because of his behavior. b. He killed an Egyptian taskmaster. The taskmaster was beating a Hebrew slave. After killing the taskmaster, Moses buried him in the sand. Unlucky for Moses, someone saw him and reported him. Moses left Egypt and went into hiding after killing the Egyptian. He went into Midian, where he found employment as a shepherd for Jethro. After a short time, he married Zipporah, one of Reuel's daughters. Reuel was also known as Jethro. Exodus 2:11-14 What promise did Moses keep for Joseph as the Jews left Egypt? a. Moses promised not to marry anyone from outside the tribe of Levi. b. He promised not to kill any Egyptians as they departed from Egypt. c. He promised to take Joseph's dead body to the promised land. c. 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. Jethro advised Moses to set up a court system to judge the people. b. Moses was advised to control his anger and not upset the people. c. The latrines were to be placed outside the camp for health reasons. Jethro suggested that Moses establish a court system. Moses was overwhelmed by the complaints he was handling himself. He created a system to allow others to judge the people under his guidance. Exodus 18:13-23 How many wives did Moses have? a. One, as commanded by God. b. Two, according to the Bible. c. Many, as was the custom of the time. b. Moses had two wives. His first wife was Zipporah, a Midianite and the daughter of Jethro (Reuel). The Bible suggests that she may not have been with Moses the entire time during the exodus. His second wife was Ethiopian. She was not named in the Bible. Moses' brother and sister were upset with Moses for marrying her. Numbers 12 Exodus 2:21 Who or what was Nehushtan? a. These were tall individuals engaged in combat with the Hebrews in the desert. b. The Ark of the Covenant resided in the Nehushtan, an inner chamber of the temple. c. It was a brass pole with a representation of a snake. c. It was a brass pole with a representation of a snake. The Nehushtan healed the Israelites when bitten by poisonous snakes in the desert. 2 Kings 18:4 What sea did Moses part with his staff? a. Red Sea. b. Dead Sea. c. Sea of Galilee. a. The Red Sea. After the Israelites passed through the sea and were safe on the other side, Moses closed the waters. Exodus 15:1-5 In what way did God first appear to Moses when He gave him His message? a. God did not appear. Moses heard a voice from the sky. b. He appeared to Moses in a vision. c. God spoke from a burning bush. c. God spoke from a burning bush when he talked to Moses. Moses was required to take his sandals off before approaching the bush. When God appeared, Moses was at the base of the holy mountain in Sinai tending sheep. Exodus 3:1-6 How many books of the Bible did Moses write? a. Three. b. Four. c. Five. c. Moses wrote five books. The books are commonly known as the Books of Law or the Pentateuch. They are the first five books in the Old Testament. These are also the main books of the Jewish Torah. Moses wrote the Pentateuch. How many commandments did God inscribe on the stone tablets? a. Ten. b. Twelve. c. Twenty-seven. a. There were ten commandments. Two slate tablets bore the commandments written on both sides. God inscribed these tablets with his finger and gave them to Moses. Exodus 20:1-17 Who was Moses? a. Moses was a sheepherder. b. He was a tentmaker. c. Moses was a fisherman. a. Moses was a sheepherder for his father-in-law. Exodus 3:1 What is significant about forty years in the life of Moses? a. Moses received the Ten Commandments when he was forty years old. b. He lived three lifespans of forty years each. c. Moses died when he was forty years old. b. Moses lived three different lifespans of forty years each. The first forty years were spent in Egypt, living in Pharaoh's house. Moses spent the second forty years in Midian, living with Jethro and his family. The final forty years Moses spent living in the desert with God, leading the Israelites. What did God feed the Israelites during the forty years in the desert? a. Locusts and Grasshoppers. b. Honey Dew. c. Manna. c. Manna. The Bible and the Quran describe it 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 have enough for the Saturday Sabbath. Exodus 16 What did God instruct Moses to do when the Israelites were complaining about being thirsty? a. He had the Israelites dig a well in a special place that God had picked. b. God commanded Moses to talk to a certain rock. c. Moses was told where there was an oasis. b. God commanded Moses to approach a certain rock and speak to it. Moses was 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. This was one of the reasons why God did not allow Moses to enter the promised land. Numbers 20 Once again, the Israelites murmured that they were thirsty. They came upon a waterhole, but it was bitter and undrinkable. What did Moses do? a. Moses placed a piece of wood in the waterhole. b. He made a water filter out of camel hair. c. Moses added salt to the water. a. Moses placed a piece of wood in the waterhole. This action made the water sweet. The water hole was located in a place called Marah. Exodus 15:22-26 Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments from God? a. Mount Sinai. b. On Mount Ararat. c. In Mount Horeb. a. Mount Sinai. Moses spent 40 days and 40 nights on the mountain speaking with God. Exodus 19:1-6 How many sets of the Ten Commandments did God make for Moses? a. One. b. Two. c. Three. b. Two sets. Moses had anger management problems. Aaron allowed the Israelites to make a golden idol to worship while Moses was gone. When Moses returned, he was so angry at what he saw that he threw the commandments to the ground, smashing the tablets. So Moses had to trek back up the mountain and ask God to make a second set. Can you imagine that conversation? Moses stayed on Mount Sinai for another 40 days and nights, perhaps taking anger management lessons. God also instructed Moses to make the Ark at this time to put the stones in. Apparently God no longer trusted Moses to hold them in his hand. Deuteronomy 10:1-4 When Moses came down from visiting God on the mountain, what changed about him? a. He had a shining halo over his head. b. The face of Moses was shining and scared the multitude. c. The entire body of Moses had a red radiance from talking to God. b. The face of Moses shone because he had seen God's back 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. Moses was 120 years old at the time of his passing. Some believe this is the age we are all supposed to live. He died on his birthday, the 7th day of the month of Adar. Moses climbed Mount Nebo so that he could see the promised land. God prohibited Moses from entering the promised land due to his disobedience stemming from anger. Moses died on Mount Nebo, and God buried him in the Moab Valley with an unmarked grave. Deuteronomy 34 Who succeeded Moses after his death? a. Aaron. b. Joshua. c. Miriam. d. Korah. b. Joshua. Joshua led the Israelites into the promised land. 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 Mt. Hor during the exodus. Miriam died and was buried in the wilderness at Kadesh during the exodus. Korah rebelled against Moses, and the earth swallowed him up in the desert. This left Joshua to take charge and lead the Israelites to the 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 be fighting men, and they defeated the Egyptians. b. God sent hailstones and lightning bolts from heaven to destroy them. c. The Egyptian army drowned as they tried to cross the Red Sea. c. The Egyptian army drowned while crossing the Red Sea. Moses parted the sea. 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 Besides the impediment 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 training exercise while in Egypt. c. Moses was very cruel to his older brother and sister because they worshipped idols. a. Moses had very severe anger issues. He killed an Egyptian in anger, and 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 was so angered that he threw down the tables that God made of the Ten Commandments and broke them into pieces. He broke God's workmanship, oh my. Exodus 32:16-21 Moses was angry at his generals when they returned from battle with the Midians and brought back the women as captives. Numbers 31:12-14 Moses was angry with Dathan and Abiram for disobeying him and rising against his command. Numbers 16:12-15 Moses disobeyed God and struck a rock in anger because he was upset with the bickering of the multitude. He disobeyed God. Numbers 20:7-11 How many plagues did God inflict on Egypt before Pharaoh let the people go? a. Six. b. Ten. c. Twelve. b. Ten plagues. The Nile was transformed into blood, and Egypt was plagued by frogs, gnats, flies, livestock pestilence, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and finally the death of their firstborn. Return to the menu. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5

This is the ultimate Children's Bible Quiz, featuring 100 mixed general Bible trivia questions! Test your knowledge on Bible people, Jesus, the Exodus, and more. Children's Comprehensive Bible Question Quiz Children's Bible quiz and Bible trivia quiz. The answers are below the question. Don't look at the answer until after you guess. Well, unless you have to. 100 mixed general Bible trivia information questions for children. Answer these questions about the physical Bible. What is the total number of books in the Bible? a. Two (2) books. b. Forty (40) books. c. Sixty-six (66) books. c. The Bible comprises 66 books. Which language was most of the original Old Testament written in? a. Farsi. b. Hebrew. c. Egyptian. b. The Old Testament was primarily written in Hebrew. Which language was most of the original New Testament written in? a. Latin. b. Greek. c. Roman. b. The New Testament was primarily written in Koine Greek. Which book is first in the Bible? a. Alpha. b. Moses. c. Genesis. c. The first book in the Protestant Bible is Genesis. Moses is credited with writing the Book of Genesis. Which book is the last in the Bible? a. John 3. b. Omega. c. Revelation. c. The last book in the Protestant Bible is Revelation. John is given credit for writing the Book of Revelation. A few Bibles have a third section added between the testaments. What is this middle section called? a. Beatitudes. b. Apocrypha. c. Books of law. b. The Apocrypha is a third section of scripture added to some Bibles. What is the last word in the Bible? a. The End. b. Amen. c. Jesus shall return. b. Amen. What are the first words in the Bible? a. "In the beginning ...". b. "On the first day ...". c. "God made Adam and Eve." a. The first few words of the Bible are "In the beginning..." How are the words that Jesus spoke shown in some Bibles? a. Written in italics. b. His words are in bold. c. The words spoken by Jesus are printed in red letters. c. The words that Jesus spoke are written in red ink. What are the first four books of the New Testament called? a. Torah. b. Pentateuch. c. The Gospels. c. The first four books of the New Testament are known as the Gospels. They tell the story of Jesus' ministry. What are the first five books of the Old Testament called? a. Gospels. b. Pentateuch. c. Books of Creation. b. The first five books of the Old Testament are known as the Pentateuch. What is the Bible considered to be? a. One complete book. b. Two books bound together. c. A collection of many books bound together. c. The Bible is a collection of many books bound together. Who are these Bible characters? Who were the first humans on Earth? a. Abraham and Sarah. b. Mary and Joseph. c. Adam and Eve. c. Adam and Eve were the first humans on Earth. What did God create Adam from? a. Carbon. b. Ape DNA. c. Dust of the Earth. c. God created Adam from the dust of the earth and called him man. How did Eve come into existence? a. She was made from Adam's rib. b. She was the baby of the Virgin Mary. c. From the dust of the Earth. a. Eve was created from Adam's rib and was called a woman. Who did God give the 10 commandments to? a. Noah. b. Moses. c. Abraham. b. Moses. God gave Moses two slabs that contained the commandments. Who did the giant fish transport? a. Jesus. b. Peter. c. Jonah. c. Jonah. A big fish transported Jonah to Nineveh over 3 days. Who was the first murderer in the Bible? a. Adam. He killed Eve for eating an apple. b. Pontius Pilate. He allowed Jesus to be crucified. c. Cain. He killed his brother Abel because he was jealous. c. Cain. He was jealous of his brother Abel because Abel's animal sacrifice was considered better than his crop sacrifice. Who killed Philistines with a jawbone? a. Samson. b. David. c. Daniel. a. Samson. He used the jawbone of a donkey to kill 1,000 Philistines. He hated the Philistines for the things they had done to him and his family. In his rage, he took their lives. Whom did God instruct to build a giant boat? a. Peter and his brother Andrew. b. Jacob and his twelve sons. c. Noah. c. Noah. He built the giant boat known as the Ark. Estimates place his age at 500 years, during which he spent approximately 100 years building the Ark. The Ark was in preparation for a flood that would destroy the world. Who was put into a lion's den for praying to God instead of an idol? a. Daniel. b. Paul. c. John. a. Daniel. King Darius ordered Daniel into the lion's den. King Darius sentenced Daniel to the den because he did not pray to an idol. Jealous subjects, who disliked Daniel, tricked King Darius into this decision. Who was the wisest king in the Bible? a. Saul. b. Herod. c. Solomon. c. Solomon. He was considered the wisest king in Israel. Who was the mother of Jesus? a. Ruth. b. Mary. c. Hannah. b. Mary. A virgin named Mary was the mother of Jesus. Who killed the giant Philistine named Goliath? a. David the shepherd with a sling and a stone. b. Peter with his sword at the Garden of Gethsemane. c. Elijah, who called out some bears from the woods to kill Goliath. David, the shepherd, killed the giant Philistine Goliath. He used a sling and a smooth stone. David was a young shepherd at the time. Goliath was fighting for the Philistines during a battle with the Israelites. There are numerous questions about the birth of Jesus. Who is known as the Son of God? a. Adam, whom God created from the dust of the ground. b. Abraham, the founder of Judaism, is the Son of God. c. Jesus, who was born in the flesh to a virgin. c. Jesus. Who was the king when Jesus was born? a. Saul, the very first king, reigned at the time of his birth. b. Solomon, the wisest king, oversaw the birth of Jesus. c. King Herod was ruling at the time Jesus was born. c. King Herod. Who were the earthly parents of Jesus? a. Adam and Eve. b. Mary and Joseph. c. Abraham and Sarah. b. Mary and Joseph. Who told Mary she was going to have baby Jesus? a. Her cousin Elizabeth. b. The Angel Gabriel. c. God in a Vision. b. The Angel Gabriel. What city was Jesus born in? a. The birth took place in a temple in Jerusalem. b. Jesus was born in a barn in Nazareth. c. He was born near Bethlehem. c. Jesus was born near Bethlehem. The family traveled to Bethlehem like everyone else for the census. What city did Jesus grow up in when he was a child? a. Jesus grew up in Nazareth. b. Bethlehem is where Jesus lived his entire life. c. Jesus lived in Jerusalem during his childhood. a. Jesus grew up in Nazareth. Who were the Wise Men? a. Angelic messengers from the West. b. Prophets who traveled far from Egypt. c. They were educated men known as the Magi. c. Magi. The wise men, known as Magi, were renowned for their intelligence. They traveled to Israel to honor the "King of the Jews." The Bible does not state that there were three wise men. Tradition assumes that there were three wise men because there were three gifts. How did the three Wise Men know how to locate Jesus? a. An angel told them which city Jesus was in. b. The wise men followed a heavenly star. c. They went and asked Pontius Pilate. b. The wise men followed a heavenly star. Where did Joseph and Mary stay when Jesus was born? a. At a roadside inn along the road from Nazareth. b. In an animal stable near Bethlehem. c. In a hotel basement in Bethlehem. b. In an animal stable near Bethlehem. Why did Joseph and Mary take baby Jesus to Egypt? a. King Herod intended to kill Jesus. b. So Jesus could be baptized. c. They had to go pay taxes. a. King Herod wanted to kill Jesus. Who brought gifts to baby Jesus? a. Three wise men called Magi. b. The priests from Bethlehem. c. King Herod. a. Three wise men called Magi. Besides the Magi, who else came to visit the baby Jesus? a. Shepherds from a nearby field. b. Priests from the synagogue. c. Believers from Bethlehem. a. Shepherds from a nearby field. Questions about Jesus the Messiah. Who denied Jesus three times on the night of his arrest? a. Judas. He said he did not recognize Jesus. b. Peter. He denied Jesus before the cock crowed. c. Mary. The mother of Jesus said she didn't know Him. b. Peter. Before the cock crowed on the night of the arrest, Peter denied Jesus three times. Who betrayed Jesus at the moment of his arrest? a. Mary Magdalene wanted nothing to do with Jesus. b. Judas Iscariot, who kissed Jesus. c. Saul, who hated the Jews. b. Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Judas betrayed Jesus by identifying him to the mob who arrived to arrest him. What does Jesus say is the first and greatest commandment? a. Provide honor to your parents. b. Love your neighbors. c. Go to church. b. Love your neighbors. Jesus said the first and greatest commandment is to love God and your neighbor. During Jesus' arrest, who cut the ear off a guard? a. Paul, with Peter's knife. b. Peter with his sword. c. Judas with his knife. b. Peter with a sword. He cut off the right ear of the high priest's slave, Malchus, with his sword. Peter was trying to prevent Jesus' arrest. Jesus then healed Malchus by putting his ear back on. This was probably the last miracle Jesus performed. After the crucifixion, where was the body of Jesus taken? a. The priests took it to the temple. b. A man named Joseph moved the body to a tomb. c. His brothers buried him in the Garden of Gethsemane. b. A man named Joseph. He was a wealthy man from Arimathea, Judea, who claimed the body of Jesus and placed Him in his burial cave. Joseph and Nicodemus wrapped Jesus' body in burial cloth and spices. What did Judas do to identify Jesus when they arrested him? a. Judas shook hands with Jesus. b. Judas pointed and said, "That's him; that's Jesus." c. Judas walked up to Jesus and kissed Him on the face. c. Judas walked up to Jesus and kissed him on the face to identify Jesus to the mob. When did Jesus rise from the dead after his crucifixion? a. The first day. b. The second day. c. The third day. c. Jesus rose on the third day after his crucifixion. He stayed on Earth for 40 days before ascending into Heaven. What transpired immediately following Jesus' baptism? a. The spirit of God descended like a dove upon Jesus. b. The ground shook like an earthquake. c. The skies opened up with thunder. a. The spirit of God entered Jesus when he was baptized. Before Jesus started preaching, what did He do for work? a. He was a carpenter. b. He was a deacon in the synagogue. c. He was a fisherman like many of the villagers. a. Jesus worked as a carpenter, just like his stepfather, Joseph. What was the first miracle that Jesus performed? a. He cured a blind man. b. He made wine for a wedding. c. He fed 5000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish. b. He made wine. Jesus' first miracle was making 120 gallons of wine at a wedding in Cana. The host ran out of wine, and Mary insisted that her son, Jesus, make more wine. What did Joseph, the father of Jesus, do for work? a. He was a carpenter. b. He was a fisherman. c. He was a tax collector. a. Joseph was a carpenter. A verse in the Bible says Jesus wept. Why? a. Judas betrayed Him. b. His best friend, Lazarus, had died. c. Jesus knew of His upcoming crucifixion. b. Jesus wept for the sisters of Lazarus when he saw how upset they were over their brother Lazarus' death. Questions about the Apostles. How many apostles were there? a. Jesus authorized six apostles. b. Jesus selected twelve apostles. c. Forty apostles altogether served Jesus. d. He selected ten disciples to follow Him. b. Jesus selected twelve apostles. He had many disciples, but only twelve apostles. What did Jesus do to the apostles at the Last Supper? a. Kept giving them wine until they were in a relaxed state. b. Made them wash their hands before eating the bread. c. Jesus washed their feet. c. Jesus washed their feet. At the Last Supper, Jesus washed the feet of the apostles. Jesus wanted to show them humility and servitude. The belief is that this shows Jesus as serving humanity and also symbolizes the washing away of sin. Which disciple was a doctor? a. Matthew. b. Luke. c. John. b. Luke was a doctor, a disciple, and the writer of the book of Luke. Which disciple was a tax collector? a. Matthew. b. Luke. c. John. a. Matthew worked as a tax collector in Rome. Was Paul an apostle? a. No. b. Yes. a. No. Paul was not an apostle. Paul was a disciple. Who were Jesus' inner circle of apostles? a. Peter, James, and John. b. Peter, Simon, and Judas. c. Peter, Thomas, and Matthew. a. Peter, James, and John were considered members of Jesus' inner circle. Was there a thirteenth apostle? a. No. b. Yes. b. Yes, there was a 13th apostle. He replaced Judas Iscariot. Who replaced Judas Iscariot? a. Mathias. b. Luke. c. Jonah. a. Matthias. He succeeded Judas Iscariot as an apostle. Which apostle did Jesus name the rock? a. Peter, because Jesus changed Simon's name to Peter, which means "rock." b. James, because he was the foundation of the Judaic movement. c. John, because he was persistent and steadfast in his beliefs. a. Peter. Jesus changed Simon's name to Peter. He was also referred to in the Bible as Simon Peter. After the resurrection, which apostle doubted that it was Jesus? a. Peter did not believe the resurrection took place. b. Matthew denied everything that happened after the crucifixion. c. Thomas doubted Jesus was risen until he saw the scars in His hands. c. Thomas. Thomas didn't believe Jesus had risen until he saw the scars on His hands. Which apostle was crucified upside down? a. Thomas because he wanted to suffer more than Jesus. b. Peter, because he felt unworthy to die the same as Jesus. c. Matthew, because he wanted to show defiance to the authorities. b. Peter allowed himself to be crucified upside down because he felt less worthy than Jesus. Which apostles did Jesus refer to as the sons of Thunder? a. James and John. b. Peter and Matthew. c. Bartholomew and Thaddeus. a. James and John. Jesus referred to James and John as the sons of thunder. Quiz about the boat called the Ark. What does the word "ark" mean? a. A boat or ship. b. A chest or box. c. A waterproof container. b. A chest or box. An ark is a container defined as a chest or box. Moses' Ark of the Covenant was a chest that stored the Ten Commandments. Noah's Ark was a big, boat-like container that held hundreds of animals. How many unclean animals went into the Ark? a. Two pairs of hoofed and one pair of non-hoofed animals. b. A pair of each unclean kind. c. Three pairs of each kind. b. A pair of each unclean animal. Noah boarded one pair of each unclean animal and seven pairs of clean animals onto the Ark. How many people were on the Ark? a. Eight people were on the Ark, including all of Noah's family. b. Four people went on the Ark: Noah and his three sons. b. Two people were on the Ark: Noah and his wife. a. The Ark contained eight people. All aboard were Noah and his wife, along with his three sons and their wives. Who built the Ark? a. Moses. b. Noah. c. Adam. b. Noah built the giant boat called the Ark at the instructions of God. How long did it take to build the Ark? a. 1 year. b. 40 years. c. 50-120 years. c. The belief is that it could have taken Noah 50 to 120 years to build the Ark. The Bible is not clear on this. Refer to the answer in the next question. What was Noah's age when God told him to build the Ark? a. 480 years. b. 120 years. c. 80 years. a. It is estimated that Noah was over 480 years old when he built the Ark. We don't know how long Noah took to build the Ark. The Bible states he was 600 years old when the flood came. The Bible states that Noah was 500 years old when he had his three sons. We don't know if Noah's three sons were triplets or if they were close in age. We do know that his sons and their wives were on the Ark. What kind of wood was the Ark built of? a. Oak. b. Pine. c. Gopher. c. Gopher. The Ark was built of gopher wood. It is not known for sure what gopher wood is. The Bible mentions gopher wood only once, in relation to the Ark. Perhaps it was a term used for wood treated to repel water. Genesis 6:14 What was the measurement used to build the Ark? a. Yards. b. Cubits. c. Meters. b. The measurement used to build the Ark was cubits. A cubit was the distance from the elbow to the end of the middle finger. Therefore, the cubit varied based on the physical size of the carpenter. How long did the people stay in the Ark? a. 40 weeks. b. 40 days. c. A year. c. Noah and his family lived on the Ark for a full year. Where did the Ark rest after the flood? a. Mount Ararat. b. Mount Sinai. c. The Alps. a. Mount Ararat. After the flood subsided, the Ark came to rest on Mount Ararat. Which two birds flew from the Ark? a. A raven first and then a dove later. b. A pigeon and then a pelican. c. A dove and then an eagle. a. After the Ark rested on Mt. Ararat, both a raven and a dove departed from it. The raven left first and never returned. The dove left later and returned with part of a small branch in its mouth. After the Ark landed, what did God create as a covenant with Noah? a. God placed the white clouds in the sky above. b. God made the sky turn blue. c. God created a rainbow. c. God created a rainbow. It was a sign created to show that God would never again destroy the world with a flood. Questions about the Exodus from Egypt. Who led the Hebrews out of Egypt when they were slaves? a. Noah, with his three sons. b. Moses, with his brother and sister. c. Father Abraham, with his nephew. b. Moses, with the help of his brother Aaron, sister Miriam, and friend Joshua, led the Hebrew slaves out of Egypt into the promised land. To whom did God give the stone tablets that contained the commandments? a. God gave the tablets to Joseph when he served as an administrator in Egypt. b. Adam received the tablets after eating from the Tree of Knowledge. c. Moses accepted the tablets from God on Mount Sinai. c. Moses received the stone tablets of God's commandments while visiting with God on Mount Sinai. How many commandments are there? a. Six commandments are written out on six parchments. b. The Ten Commandments are etched on two stone tablets. c. One stone slate has the twelve commandments written on both sides. b. There are ten commandments that God wrote on stone tablets with his finger. What is the first commandment? a. Honor your father and mother. b. Thou shalt have no other gods but me. c. Thou shalt only go to Christian churches. b. Thou shalt have no gods but me. What "message" from God did Moses say to the Egyptian Pharaoh? a. "Let my people go." b. "You must repent of your sins." c. "I have been sent to destroy your land because you sinned." a. "Let my people go." Moses delivered the message to Pharaoh, urging him to release his people. What happened when the Israelites were complaining of hunger? a. Turkeys appeared every morning at sunrise for 40 days. b. God sent nomadic merchants to them with food. c. A substance called "manna" fell from the sky. c. Food called manna fell from the sky and covered the ground. The Hebrews had to pick it up every morning for their daily meals. On the sixth day, they picked up twice as much so that they would have some for the Sabbath. How many plagues did God put upon the Egyptians? a. Two. b. Ten. c. Twelve. b. God put ten plagues on the Egyptians for enslaving the Hebrews. What was the last plague? This plague forced Pharaoh to release the Hebrew slaves. a. God killed all the Egyptian "firstborn" children of each family, regardless of age. b. God made it rain for forty days and forty nights. c. God turned all the water into red blood. a. God killed all the Egyptian firstborn regardless of age as his last plague. This plague finally upset the Egyptians so much that they demanded that their pharaoh "let the Israelites go." When Moses came down from the mountain, why was he angry? a. He saw that the people were worshiping a "golden calf." b. The people were complaining and wanted to return to Egypt. c. The people picked Miriam, the sister of Moses, as their new leader. a. Moses saw that the people were worshiping a golden calf idol. Moses became so enraged that he hurled the tablets containing God's Ten Commandments onto the ground, shattering them. Who parted the Red Sea so the Israelites could escape Pharaoh? a. Noah to escape the flood. b. Moses to escape from the Egyptian army that was upon them. c. Aaron parted the sea because Moses had gotten old and frail. b. Moses parted the Red Sea to allow the slaves to escape from the approaching Egyptian army. After the army entered the parted sea, it collapsed and killed them all. The king wanted to kill Moses when he was a baby. How did Moses manage to escape? a. His mother disguised him as a girl. b. His mother put him in a basket and placed it in the river. c. His mother took Moses and his sister, Miriam, to Mesopotamia. b. Moses was saved from being killed when his mother placed him in a waterproof basket and set him afloat on the Nile River. The daughter of Pharaoh found him and adopted him. Moses grew up in Egypt. Why did he suddenly leave? a. Moses "murdered" an Egyptian. b. He went off to "fight a war" for the pharaoh. c. He wanted to "marry a woman" from a distant tribe. a. Moses murdered an Egyptian taskmaster. Moses became upset when he saw the taskmaster beating a Hebrew slave. Additional questions about people in the Bible. What musical instrument did David play? a. Lyre. b. Trumpet. c. Kettle Drum. a. David played the lyre. He would often play it for the king to soothe his pain. When David was king, with whom did he commit adultery? a. Jezebel, wife of Ahab. b. Bathsheba, Uriah's wife. c. Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile. b. Bathsheba. David committed adultery with Bathsheba, Uriah's wife. David saw her bathing on the rooftop next door and lusted after her. To have Bathsheba all to himself, he sent Uriah into battle for his death. In what city did God cause the walls to fall when the people marched? a. Jericho. b. Sodom. c. Ancient Jerusalem. a. The walls of Jericho. The walls fell when the Israelites walked around the city for several days. Who lost his immense strength when his hair was cut? a. King Saul. b. Samson. c. David. b. Samson. Delilah tricked him into having his hair cut, which diminished his power. What did Samson use to kill 1,000 Philistines? a. A two-edged sword of Egyptian steel. b. The strength of his bare hands. c. The jawbone of a jackass. c. Samson used a jawbone to kill the Philistines. Whose donkey talked? a. Jesus on Palm Sunday when he rode into the city. b. Balaam, when he beat the donkey for not moving along. c. Saul, when he was riding the donkey on the Damascus Road. b. Balaam was riding his donkey when it stopped moving on the pathway. The donkey stopped because a heavenly being was in his path. Balaam beat the donkey to make him move. The donkey turned his head and asked Balaam, "Why are you beating me?" Saul killed many believers. What was his name after he converted? a. Mark. b. Paul. c. Judas. b. Paul. Saul of Tarsus disliked the Jews and killed many of them. After he converted, God changed his name to Paul. What was the duration of Jonah's stay in the large fish? a. Twenty-four hours, starting at noon. b. Two days and one night. c. Three days and three nights. c. Jonah spent three days and three nights inside the large fish. The fish spat Jonah up onto the beach when they arrived at Nineveh. What tribe did Goliath fight for? a. Midianites. b. Philistines. c. Canaanites. b. Goliath fought for the Philistines. He didn't last long, as young David the shepherd killed him with a sling and a stone. How many wives does the Bible state that King Solomon had? a. He had several dozen; he had a concubine. b. One—that was all that God would allow. c. Seven hundred—much more than God says we should have. c. King Solomon had a total of over 700 wives and concubines in his harem. Who received a multicolored coat from his father, Jacob? a. John the Baptist because he lived as a hermit in the wilderness. b. The Apostle John, because he led the apostles. c. Joseph, Jacob's youngest son at the time. c. Jacob gave his coat to his favorite son, Joseph. What happened after Jacob gave the coat to his son? a. All the other brothers became very jealous and sent Joseph to slavery. b. The brothers stole the coat and sold it at the market. c. The brothers were pleased, and they threw a party. a. All the other brothers were filled with jealousy. The brothers sold Joseph to slave traders. How many tribes of Israel were there? a. six (6). b. twelve (12). c. twenty-four (24). b. The nation of Israel had twelve tribes. The descendants (twelve sons) of Jacob founded them. Jacob is the patriarch of the Judean religion. God changed his name to Israel. Who is the oldest person in the Bible? a. Methuselah. b. Moses. c. Adam. a. Methuselah. At 969 years old, Methuselah holds the title of the oldest person in the Bible. Who did God take to Heaven in a fiery chariot ? a. Elijah. b. Moses. c. Enoch. a. Elijah. A fiery chariot carried Elijah directly to heaven. What were Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego forced into? a. A fiery furnace. b. A lion's den. c. A deep well. a. A fiery furnace. The three young men found themselves in a fiery furnace because of worshiping God instead of the king's idol. "And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Acts 2:21

Explore Bible trivia and Bible facts. Take a Bible quiz with answers provided to get these questions answered. What is the Bible? Where did the Bible come from? Bible Quiz, Stories, and Facts Bible Quiz with Answers. Bible Trivia, Facts, and Truths. Find out if the Bible is real. Did Jesus exist? Are the Bible stories true? Click on the seven menu options in the bar above that is under the Last Supper, or Click on one of the four icons below for Bible Facts and Trivia or a Quiz. Read about Bible stories. Learn some Bible trivia here. Take a Bible quiz and see the answers. The Bible teaches us to love God and one another. The sin of Adam and Eve, God's creation, threatens our relationship with God. Sin is what separates us from God. However, the Bible teaches the truth of the Good News. It teaches us that salvation is a gift from God and that Jesus is our way to reunite with God. Do you want to learn more Bible trivia and facts? How about taking a Bible quiz and seeing the answers? Learn more about God's love and salvation. Satisfy your curiosity about the truth in the Bible. This site is an excellent place to learn about the Bible and read about the Bible stories and people in the Bible. Read about Bible trivia, facts, information, Bible stories, truth, and general biblical insights. We present biblical information that everyone will understand. Enjoy taking a fun Bible quiz or answering Bible questions with answers. We present Bible trivia and facts with honesty and truth in mind. 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 a predominant topic in the New Testament. This is the basis of the Christian faith. Ephesians 2:8-9 We know that God works for the good of those who love him and have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 . There is intriguing Bible trivia and facts about biblical history in a very unusual set of books. The views and opinions of this website's author may be noticeable. They can be long but informative satires. One good thing is, unlike other biblical websites, we prove the Bible verse to the information we provide. The Bible instructs and informs us of the life, history, revelations, and prophecies given by God's early believers who lived in ancient times. God's love and salvation plan to overcome our sins by grace are revealed in the Bible. John 3:16 There are Bible stories that are interesting, outrageous, and many times unbelievable but true, that you will want to read and reflect on. The Bible answers these questions: "What do Christians believe?" and "How should Christians live?" This site intends to provide information , facts, Bible trivia, and Bible quizzes that might help develop your interest in the Bible and Christianity if you are not a believer and help grow your belief if you are a believer. How familiar are you with Christianity? Who is Jesus? What is the Bible? What is the church? Who is God? View all the pages on this site to gain knowledge of the Good Book, Christianity, and Biblical truth. Evaluate your knowledge and stimulate your brain by taking the Bible quizzes and Bible questions with answers. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. (NIV) John 3:16

Uncover enchanting Bible trivia on our website. Delve into biblical insights and truths with our engaging content. Bible Trivia and Captivating Bible Stories Discover and be enthralled with some Bible trivia. Learn about some intriguing stories and Bible trivia as revealed in the Bible. Bible trivia is intriguing and has much truth, insight, and provides inspiration. Here are some spellbinding Bible trivia insights. Check out these pieces of Bible trivia and unknown Bible facts. Two books in the Bible do not have the word "God" in them. These are the Song of Solomon and the Book of Esther. The word "trinity" is not mentioned in the Bible. However, the Bible mentions each member of the Trinity individually. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The word "rapture" does not appear in the Bible. The Bible refers to it in many ways, but not as "the rapture." What is salvation (being saved)? "The Good News" is hearing and discovering that salvation is the truth and worth learning about. It means believing in the story of Jesus' death and resurrection. Read the Bible and discover that salvation is a gift from God (grace), not something earned, bought, or given for good works. Salvation is Christ's rescue, saving us from the consequences of our sins. It prevents the believers from going through the horrible seven-year Tribulation period. Salvation protects believers from the physical threat of an eternal fire. Being "saved" entails the believer asking God in prayer for salvation. This involves asking for forgiveness for committed sins and repentance. In other words, knowing the truth of Jesus changes one's life from disobeying God to obeying God. Being saved means being accepted by God into a new world. Some believe the New World is a New Jerusalem or Heaven. The "tribulation" of the end times will be devastating. One insight of the Bible is that the Tribulation will be a time of trouble like never before. The Bible reveals that 50% of Earth's inhabitants will die by sword, hunger, and other reasons. Furthermore, the Bible states that 33% of all vegetation will be burned up. It's a seven-year period of destruction, death, war, famine, economic chaos, and Christian persecution. The dirty atmosphere will blot out the sun and the moon, making them invisible. The false prophet and the Antichrist, led by Satan, appear and run the world for a while. The bloody battle of Armageddon between the followers of God and the followers of Satan will occur. God will complete his discipline in Israel . It ends with the final judgment upon the unbelieving citizens of the world. If you are "saved," you are saved from the Tribulation and the fires of Hell. According to Christian eschatology, Jesus will come to gather the "saved" and take them away in the "rapture" before the Tribulation. During the Tribulation, there will be non-believers who will convert. Many will face severe persecution during the tribulation, yet they will recognize the truth and turn to God. The "rapture" is at the core of the Bible. The rapture is the true hope of all Christians . The Rapture refers to the event when Jesus returns to gather his believers. This moment is when Jesus comes and takes his followers with him to everlasting life. It's an end-of-times event. This phenomenon will occur after Jesus builds a place for believers to live. The understanding is that believers are exempt and will never see the Tribulation. Others believe that the rapture occurs after the tribulation. (A story for another time.) Jesus will come in the clouds. He will resurrect the believers who are dead and meet them in the clouds. Jesus will also bring the living believers to meet him in the clouds. He transports them to the seat of Christ. This location is known as the Bema Seat. At the Bema seat, the believers will receive rewards for "good works." Later, Jesus will lead His believers to the new home that He built for them. The rapture will happen before the 7-year tribulation of God's wrath on Earth. It will happen before the judgment and the second coming. Furthermore, the rapture will happen before the false prophet and the antichrist come to power. Only God knows when the rapture will take place. Not even Jesus knows. You will know if people around you all of a sudden disappear. Below are some intriguing stories, trivia, and biblical insights. When was the term "Christian" first used? The consensus is that the original use of the coined word "Christian" is unknown. However, the term is first visible in the Book of Acts in the Bible. Paul and Barnabas were in Antioch preaching. Herod Agrippa II asked Paul the Apostle if he was a Christian. Before this, most people referred to the Apostles as Nazarenes, followers of the Jesus movement, or followers of "The Way." During this time, most of the "followers" were Jewish. Herod stated that Paul's acceptance of the term "Christian" led to its widespread use and spread. The earliest written use of the term "Christian" outside of the Bible was by Josephus and Pliny the Younger. During this time, the "Christian faith" had swelled in numbers among the Gentiles. Both of these writers referred to the followers of Jesus as Christians. Soon after, the term "Christian" gained widespread recognition. The followers of the "Faith" split into a Jewish following and a Gentile following. The Jewish sect follows the time-tested books of the Old Testament. They follow and obey the Mosaic Laws. The Messiah has yet to arrive; they are waiting for the Savior's arrival. They do not believe that Jesus is the Messiah (Savior). After all, they are the ones who crucified Jesus for saying that he was. The non-Jewish Gentile sect follows the New Testament. Gentiles recognize that the Savior has already arrived and that it is Jesus. They follow the teachings of Jesus. China prints the most Bibles. The Bible is estimated to have been printed in 724 different languages. Every year, the world sells over 100 million copies of the Bible. The Bible is t he most stolen book in history. However, it is also the most purchased book in history. Swearing on the Bible in a court of law is against the teachings of Jesus. Swearing is taking an oath. It is not cursing. Cussing is saying negative things. Therefore, one should "affirm" and not "swear." "I affirm allegiance," not "I swear allegiance." It is appropriate to say, "I affirm to tell the truth." Not, "I swear to tell the truth; so help me, God." Matthew 5:33-37. Cannibalism is a little-known Bible trivia. The first instance occurred when God punished the followers by causing them to experience hunger. It would come about because the followers would eat the flesh of their children. Deuteronomy 28:53-57 O n the second occasion, the king hears the story of two women making a pact to eat each other's child. 2 Kings 6:26-29 The oldest known biblical writing is the Ketef Hinnom Inscription. The inscription is believed to have been created during the 7th century BC. It is a silver scroll rolled up as an amulet. The writing is so tiny that it is impossible to read with the human eye. The words written on the inscription are the same as Numbers 6:24. What is the biblical truth about which day of the week is the Sabbath? Many believe that the specific day of the week is not relevant. Pick a day and observe it. Christians believe that it is Sunday. Jews say that it is Saturday. Muslims have it on Friday. The Book of Genesis states it's on Saturday, the seventh day of the week. It is a matter of interpretation. Some interpret the New Testament as saying that the Sabbath no longer exists. Many believe it was changed from Saturday to Sunday to somehow coincide with the resurrection of Jesus. Some interpret the Old Testament and say that it still exists and is on the seventh day, Saturday. Below is a link to a lengthy paragraph. Take note of the last few sentences. Please take a moment to review this explanation of the Sabbath. The original languages of the manuscripts are Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Ancient Hebrew is the language of the Old Testament and was written before the birth of Jesus. The New Testament is in Koine Greek and was written after Jesus' birth. Aramaic was the spoken language during the time of Jesus. This phase was the time between the Old and New Testaments. "The silent period." The mother language of Jesus was Aramaic. Aramaic was the common language of Judea in the first century AD. As a native of Galilee, Jesus would have spoken Aramaic with a Galilean accent. Jesus inevitably spoke multiple languages. He would have spoken Hebrew. Hebrew was the language used in the synagogues and temples at that time. In Matthew and Mark, Jesus is recorded using Aramaic terms and phrases. Jesus was recorded as reading from the Hebrew Bible at a synagogue. Luke 4:16. Greek and Latin were the commonly used languages in trade and economics during the time of Jesus. Before preaching, Jesus worked as a carpenter and must have known several languages for buying and selling. Jesus must have been familiar with several languages. The ancient Hebrew language does not have small or capital letters. Hebrew is the language of the Old Testament. Early Israelites spoke and wrote in Hebrew. The language had only 22 letters, all in one size, in caps. Ancient Hebrew has no vowels, only consonants. The language was written from right to left. All Middle Eastern languages are still written this way today, including modern Hebrew. Ancient Hebrew was called the "Language of Judah." The Book of Kings identifies it as Judahite. Ancient Hebrew was phased out of general spoken use around 200 AD. Hebrew resurfaced as a common language in the 1900s. A derivative has survived (aka "modern Hebrew") and is the "official language" of Israel. There are four main sections in the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh): The Jews also refer to the Bible as the Mikra. Protestants refer to it as the Pentateuch (Five), also known as the "Five Books of Moses." The word "Tanakh" is derived from the first letters of the three main sections of the original Masoretic Hebrew texts. Torah (the Laws). Neviʾim (the Prophets). Ketuvim (the Writings). There are a total of 24 books. The truth about the beasts. Revelation reveals the future story of several beasts. At the end of time, Satan puts on his best show and pretends to be God. The false prophet is the Holy Spirit (the Beast of the Earth). The first beast will symbolically come out of the sea (masses of humanity). Satan will give this beast power. This beast will rule for 42 months. Some people believe this period reestablished the Roman Empire. This first beast will have seven heads, 10 horns, and 10 crowns. (Several political powers.) The beast is symbolically a combination of a leopard, a bear, a lion, and 10 horns. The second beast will come out of the earth and have powers given by Satan. The second beast will preside over the world's economic and religious agendas. He is known as the "false prophet" due to his dominance over the world's religions. This beast is symbolically described with two horns like a lamb and speaks like a dragon. Despite his outward gentle demeanor, the second beast will truly embody a "devil." He causes all people to symbolically receive the mark of the beast on their right hand or on their forehead." Revelation does not describe how the third beast originates. The third beast has seven heads and ten horns, according to the description. It is also described as being colored scarlet with a harlot who reigns over the kings of the earth riding it. It is believed that seven world powers will have the purpose to unite the world's nations. Some believe it to be the League of Nations, now known as the United Nations. Here are some fascinating trivia insights into some Biblical truths. A godless man will preside over this coalition of nations and rule the world during the Tribulation. The story in the book of Revelation names him the Antichrist. He presides over a political agenda with an evil government in power at the end of times. At first, he will broker peace between Israel and the rest of the world. The mantra to convince the world to buy into his leadership is "peace and harmony." He will say he is God, demand worship of him, and persecute those who believe in the true God. Jesus returns at the end of the beast's reign. There will be a massive war between Jesus and Satan. Satan will be tossed into the lake of fire, along with the false prophet and the antichrist. Revelation reveals the story of the 144,000 believers. They will be the leaders on Earth during the Millennial Reign of Christ. They are Hebrew males. All of them are virgins. They come from the 12 tribes of Israel. There will be twelve thousand believers from each tribe. God will protect these believers during the Tribulation and the End of Times. The 144,000 believers will remain unmarked by the beast. They will evangelize during the Tribulation. Here are more stories and trivia found through internet searches. Animal Sacrifices. The question is, "When did the Israelites last perform animal sacrifices?" According to the New Testament and church history, this event occurred around 70 CE (AD). This date is when Rome went into Jerusalem and destroyed the temple for the second time. Only the temple in Jerusalem was authorized to perform sacrifices. The practices of burnt offerings disappeared along with the destruction of the temple. The world's largest ancient biblical manuscript is Codex Gigas. Codex Gigas contains scripture from the Old Testament and New Testament, works by Joseph Flavius, a medical book, a calendar, and several other items of interest. The Codex Gigas book weighs 165 pounds. Its composition consists of 310 leaves. The claim is that the Codex Gigas is made of vellum from the skins of 160 donkeys, or possibly calfskin. The Codex covers 142.6 m² (1,535 sq. ft.). The manuscript has red, blue, yellow, green, and gold colorings. It's also known as the "Devil's Bible" due to its rendition of the devil on page 577. The world's largest modern Bible is the Louis Waynai Bible. This Bible was created in Los Angeles by Louis Waynai, a Hungarian immigrant, between 1928 and 1930. The Waynai Bible weighs over 1,000 pounds. It is a King James version. Mr. Waynai gave the Bible to a church in Fort Worth. The church later passed it on to Abilene Christian University in Texas. In the early years of the Catholic and English churches, death was a common punishment. It was illegal to print or even possess Bibles that were printed in English. The church wanted full control of its subjects, and the "government" backed it. The Bible was generally in Latin; only the church had it, and only priests could read it. Anyone who did not fully obey the rules of the " church" or who dared speak against the church ended up being executed. The church had a greater interest in its sovereignty than in preaching the truth about Jesus. This article provides more biblical trivia, information, insights, and understanding. The Gideons are a well-known religious organization that spreads the truth. Gideon was a judge and warrior whom God called upon to lead the Israelites. He freed the Israelites from the Midianites. Present-day Gideons place Bibles in hotels, motels, and other locations at no cost. What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? The Bible reveals that the Holy Spirit (the Spirit of God) comes upon a believer when they accept the truth of Jesus. The Holy Spirit gives the believer certain gifts and takes control of their abilities. The believer is overcome by the Holy Spirit, which enables them to receive a genuine understanding of the truth in their soul. The guidance of the Holy Spirit is essential for understanding and interpreting the Scriptures. Generally, this event occurs when someone is "saved," "converted," or "called to service" by God. Many villains in the Bible have a certain hair color. Red hair. Perhaps this is why Irish girls with red hair are often described as "hot-tempered." Cain killed Abel. He is believed to have red hair. The Bible describes Esau as having red hair, like a fur coat, as he sets out to kill his brother Jacob. Genesis 25:25 David had an adulterous affair with Bathsheba and then murdered her husband, Uriah. 2 Samuel 11:1-17 Salome, the dancer, requested the head of John the Baptist on a platter from King Herod. She was a redhead. The Gutenberg Bible was the first complete Bible printed on a printing press. Johannes Gutenberg printed this Bible in Mainz, Germany. It was printed around 1450 AD using a movable metal type printing press. This Bible is a copy of the Vulgate. The Gutenberg Bible was printed in Latin. Approximately fifty copies have been discovered. Harvard University has a copy. Who are the wise men among the Bible people? The Bible does not specify the number of wise men who visited baby Jesus. The Bible states that the "Magi" came for a visit. No particular number of Magi is given. There could have been any number. At least two were present, as the term "Magi" is plural. Magus is singular. Matthew 2:1-16 The Magi brought three gifts to Jesus. The assumption is that the three gifts meant that three Magi made the visitation. The three gifts were gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Gifts could have been in any number of packages. The gifts could have been small enough to put in a single bag. Tradition, not the truth of the Bible, gave names to the Magi. The given names of the Magi are Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthazar. Tradition, not the Bible, defines the Magi as wise men and sometimes kings. The only fact that the Bible tells us is that the visitors were Magi. "Magi" is plural, more than one. Magus is singular. The translation of magus is "powerful." It can also mean "magician" or "wise man." Zoroastrian priests were called Magi in ancient Persia. The Magi came from the east. They brought three gifts. The Magi used a star as their guide. Everything else is tradition-based on very loose suppositions and not the truth of the Bible. Are religious traditions based on biblical truth? Here is a summary of traditional beliefs that are not necessarily based on the truth: It is assumed there were three Magi because they gave three gifts. Magi were kings. Tradition gave the Magi names. They traveled on foot. Trekking to visit Jesus took two years. Magi were skilled astrologists and astronomers. The three Magi were from Ethiopia, Persia, and India. They were descendants of Noah, but aren't we all? It is believed that they came from a tribe in eastern Mesopotamia, possibly as far as the Orient. A bishop in Cologne claims to have discovered their skulls. (A stretch even for tradition.) Bible believers can receive communication from God in dreams. There are 21 popular dreams in the Bible. Some of the most popular are Jacob's ladder: He saw angels traveling between earth and heaven on a ladder. Some believe the image symbolizes the believer's descendants going to heaven. Genesis 28:12 Daniel's four beasts: God judges four beasts, and Jesus was given dominion over them. Daniel 7 The wife of Pontius Pilate dreamed about the true messiah: She had a nightmare about Jesus' trial. His innocence was known to her. Matthew 27:19 Joseph's first visit: An angel told Joseph not to divorce Mary, as she was carrying the Savior. They were not married at the time but betrothed. The proper translation states that Mary was a young woman, not specifically a virgin. Being "betrothed and a young woman" makes it reasonable to assume that she was a virgin. But is that the truth? The Bible does not explicitly state this. Matthew 1:18 Magi's Warning: A dream warned the Magi not to visit King Herod. Herod wanted to know where the baby messiah was so that he could kill him. Matthew 2:1-12 Joseph's warning: A dream warned Joseph to flee to Egypt because Herod wanted to slay all the young babies. Matthew 2:13-14 Joseph's second visit: Joseph dreamed that Herod was dead and that they could return to Israel. Matthew 2:19-21 What is the earliest Bible writing in existence? The earliest original biblical writing believed to exist is the Ten Commandments. Moses was the first to possess the stones. God wrote them with his finger in the presence of Moses. The tablets of the Ten Commandments were placed inside the original Ark of the Covenant. Some believe that the Ark is in a bunker under Ethiopia's Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion. This church is fenced and made off-limits to the public. The bunker is guarded and protected by the Ethiopian government. It is believed that you will die from supernatural forces or from the trained monks at the church while attempting to enter the bunker uninvited. A British officer during WWII said he entered the bunker during the war and believed the Ark to be a duplicate. Is it the truth, a hoax, a theory, a legend, a tradition, or a reality? You decide. Communion (the Lord's Supper) is an important symbol initiated by Jesus at the Last Supper. The Last Supper is the rite of Eucharist, sometimes called Mass or Holy Communion. Jesus and the disciples ate unleavened bread and wine at the Last Supper. Holy Communion symbolizes the Last Supper Jesus had with his disciples and commemorates His death and resurrection. There is no yeast in the bread, and the drink was wine and not grape juice. Many people hold the belief that at communion, we should serve real wine and break the bread, as Jesus did at the Last Supper. Some follow Jesus' example and use one cup for sharing among the congregation. However, some churches use individual, unbroken crackers and small paper cups of grape juice. It's more hygienic and easier to manage in large congregations. It's the symbolism that's important. Bread represents the broken body that Jesus endured. Wine represents the blood that Jesus shed for us. The Bible does not provide specific instructions on when or how often to take communion. Jesus implied that communion is to be done periodically, in remembrance of Him. The idea is to take communion often enough to keep the believer's focus on Jesus and his sacrifice. To participate in communion, you must be a believer and have confessed your sins beforehand. We should take communion with reverence, love, and a deep passion of gratitude for what Jesus did for us. It is the remembrance of his sacrifice, given to save us from our sins, and the true pathway to heaven. When you're dead, you're dead. Some Bible scholars interpret the Bible and teach that death does not imply an immediate journey to paradise, purgatory, heaven, or hell. Several scholars hold the belief that upon death, you are in a state of suspended animation. You are laid to rest, as the saying goes. "LAID TO REST." Your body is dead and gone, and you know nothing; you hear nothing; you see nothing; you feel nothing; you are unaware of anything around you. Your body becomes dust. There is no concept of time. Time stops for you. Your soul is resting in a deep sleep, a coma-like existence. Yet somehow your energy or soul, which defines who you are, is preserved in a temporary state of deep sleep. This condition is precisely what a coma is. When you die, you are aware of nothing. This author experienced being in a coma for two weeks after surgery as a teenager. One second, I was on the gurney and fell asleep. The next instant brought me back to life, lying on a hospital bed. I did not remember anything in between. I sat up and looked around. I noticed many flowers in the room, many get-well cards hanging everywhere, and a banner that said, "Come back to us soon." The TV was on, and my parents were sitting in chairs to my left. Dad was watching TV, and Mom was reading a book. I was shocked when I noticed they were wearing different clothes. They must have left me and gone home during my surgery. Why would they do that? I gathered my senses and spoke. I said, "Why did you guys go home?" They were equally shocked when they heard me speak. I had been unconscious, didn't know that many kids from school came to see me, and didn't realize two weeks had passed. Being unaware of everything that happened for two weeks was confusing. It was like I was dead, in a deep sleep, for two weeks. I lay on a gurney, blinked, and two weeks passed that I did not consciously experience. That is what death is like, according to some biblical scholars. Death is like a blink. In one moment, you are conscious, and then you die. The next moment, in a blink, you are alive again. You will be moving through the air, going toward Jesus, without a memory of what happened during the blink. This claim is popular among many Bible believers. Other Bible scholars say that when you're dead, you're not really dead. This belief is one of many regarding what happens after death. Your body indeed dies, but your soul is still very much alive, and you are aware of your surroundings. It was Jesus who said to the criminal beside him (paraphrase), "I'll see you in paradise tonight." Where and what is paradise? Roman Catholics are adamant that your soul goes immediately to purgatory at death. Many other Christian sects believe your soul goes immediately to heaven when you die. Yet others believe that you might go straight to hell. Here is an intriguing and perplexing side note. People who met Jesus did not recognize him when he walked around after his resurrection. The Bible states that several people who intimately knew him did not recognize him. His appearance must have changed. But he still had the wounds on his hands from the crucifixion. This situation is confusing. Can we clarify whether his appearance changed after he came back to life? What will our appearance be like when we are resurrected when Jesus comes for us? There are stories in the Bible of animals doing extraordinary things. Balaam's donkey talked while they were traveling. The donkey saw a spiritual being before him, and the being wouldn't let the donkey pass. Balaam beat the donkey because it wouldn't move. The donkey turned his head and spoke, chastising Balaam for beating him. Numbers 22:21-39. A big fish was a sea-going transport in the Bible. Tradition states that a giant fish, perhaps a whale, transported Jonah to Nineveh. The Bible specifically states that Jonah was inside a large fish, not a whale. By the way, whales are not fish; they are water mammals like seals, walruses, and sea lions. This story is in the first chapter of the Book of Jonah. "If you want to be wise, read the Bible. If you want to be safe, believe in the Bible. If you want to be right, obey the Bible." A quote from Calvary Chapel , Chino Hills, California

Search Results 33 items found for "" Children's Easy Bible Character Quiz | Bible Quiz and Facts Children's Easy Bible Character Quiz Easy Quiz for Children concerning Bible Personalities. After your selection, the next question will appear automatically. Difficult Bible Character Quiz | Bible Quiz and Facts Advanced Bible Character Quiz. Peak if you have to because we are not all Bible experts. Links to information are underlined. An advanced difficult Bible quiz on famous people in the Bible. Which was the smallest of the twelve tribes of Israel? a. Levi b. Manasseh c. Judah d. Dan What relation was Jacob to Abraham? a. Son b. Un cle c. Father d. Nephew e. Grandson Which king reigned the longest over the Kingdom of Israel? a. Saul b. Jeroboam II c. Solomon d. Hezekiah e. David The cruel wife of this king was eaten up by dogs after she died. a. Joash b. Ahab c. Josiah d. Nadab Who was David 's first wife? a. Bathsheba b. Jezebel c. Abigail d. Michal David put him in the most dangerous spot in a battle. David wanted him killed. a. Uriah b. Ehud c. Gideon d. Caleb Who was Abraham’s nephew? a. Lot b. Job c. Joseph d. Hosea Which prophet rebuked David for committing adultery with Bathsheba? a. Joel b. Nathan c. Zechariah d. Daniel God reprimanded this man's friends. The man listened to them instead of God . a. Job b. Moses c. Joseph d. Nehemia Who agreed to work for seven years to marry Rachel? a. David b. Japheth c. Jacob d. Daniel Who was the Queen of Persia who influenced the King to protect her people, the Jews? a. Ruth b. Bathsheba c. Ester d. Jezebel Which girls were Naomi's daughters-in-law? a. Rachel and Leah. b. Rahab and Miriam. c. Leah and Ruth. d. Orpha and Ruth. Who carried the cross for Jesus when Jesus couldn't do it any longer? a. It was Simon of Cyrene whom the Roman soldiers picked out of the crowd . b.It was Zaccheus, the tax collector, who saw Jesus from a tree as Jesus passed. c.It was Barabbas, the criminal, who had remorse after being freed instead of Jesus. d. It was Peter, the beloved disciple of Jesus. Who is the sister of Moses? a. Delilah b. Ruth c. Rachel d. Miriam Who owned a bronze snake with the name Nehushtan? a. Sorcerer of Pharaoh. b. The Magi. c. Raah. d. Moses. This famous person played the lyre. a. Solomon b. David c. Cleopatra d. Daniel Who was David's best friend? He was the son of King Saul. a. Saul b. Benjamin c. Jonathan d. Goliath Who was the father of Rachel.? a. Jacob b. David c. Benjamin d . Laban Who was shipwrecked on Malta island? a. Titus b. Timothy c. John d. Paul This man took the bo d y of Jesus down from the cross. a. Peter the disciple. b. The family of Jesus . c. Soldiers that crucified him. d. Joseph of Arima thea. To escape from Damascus, he was lowered into a basket. a. Paul b. Rahab c. Two angels d. Lot Near which city did Jesus feed the 5,000? a. Jerusalem b. Bethsaida c. Antioch d. Shiloh During the Exodus, who did they bury in Kadesh ? a. Moses b. Miriam c. Aaron d . Joshua Where did Moses disobey God and strike the rock for water? a. Meribah b. Etham c. Hazeroth d. Moseroth The earth swallowed up this person and his followers after they rebelled against Moses. a. Aaron b. Korah c. Potiphar d. Gershom On the Sabbath, Jesus healed this person in the synagogue. It was a setup by the Pharisees . a. A blind man. b. A man with a withered hand. c. A woman with leprosy. d. A death mute. God told this prophet to marry a prostitute. a. Samuel b. David c. Hosea d. Elisha He climbed up a Sycamore tree to view Jesus entering the city. a. Barabbas b. Usiah c. Zacchaeus d. Uriah Who anointed the feet of Jesus with perfume? Afterward, she dried his feet with her hair. a. Joanna, wife of Chuza. b. Mary Magdalene. c. Mary, the mother of Jesus. d. The sister of Lazarus. "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 Answer B Manasseh Answer E Grandson Answer B Jeroboam II Answer B Ahab Answer D Michal Answer A Uriah Answer A Lot Answer B Nathan Answer A Job Answer C Jacob Answer C Ester Answer D Orpha and Ruth Answer A Simon of Cyrene Answer D Miram Answer D Moses Answer B David Answer C Jonathan Answer D Laban Answer D Paul Answer D Joseph Answer A Paul Answer B Bethsaida Answer B Miriam Answer A Maribah Answer B Korah Answer B Withered Hand Answer C Hosea Answer C Zacchaeus Answer D Mary of Bethany Medium Difficult Bible Character Quiz | Bible Quiz and Facts Difficult Bible Character Quiz. Peaking is OK because we are all just trying to learn. Answer these medium-difficulty Bible trivia questions of Bible people. Who were the survivors of the massive ship the Ark? a. Adam , Eve, Cain, and Seth were survivors . b. Noah , his three sons , an d their wi ves survived. c. Moses, Aaron, Miriam, and all their families survived. d. Jacob, his twelve sons, and all their wives were survivors. Who is Yahweh? a. Jesus. b. Abraham. c. Joseph. d. Elijah. e. God. His walking staff turned into a snake and ate the snakes of sorcerers in Egypt. a. Samson b. Moses c. Aaron d . Elisha e. Elijah Who ordered the head of John the Baptist cut off and placed on a plate? a. Herod b. Solomon c. Sanhedrin d. Pontius Pilate Who allowed a golden idol to be made in the desert? a. Moses b. Aaron c. Miriam d. Levy e. Melchizedek Who was the blind person that Jesus healed in Jericho? a. Bartimaeus b. Legion c. Decapolis d. Jacahmia Who was thrown into a fiery furnace? a. Three young Hebrew men. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. b. Shem, Ham, and Japheth. c. Cain, Abel, and Seth. d. Daniel. Four days after he died, Jesus raised this friend from the dead . a. Pete r b. Nicodemus c. Lazarus d. John Who was the Jerusalem priest who instigated the trial of Jesus? a. Caiaphas b. Demetrius c. Annas d. Pontius Pilate He sat on a donkey that talked to him. a. Saul when Jesus blinded him while traveling to Damascus. b. Paul, while preaching relentlessly not allowing the donkey to take a break. c. When Herod plotted to kill John the Baptist, a donkey warned him. d. Balaam, who lived among idolaters and was a prophet of sorts. Who was the thirteenth apostle who replaced Judas Iscariot? a. Paul b. Nathaniel c. Thaddeus d. Matthias David saw this woman bathing in the nude and later had an affair with her. a. Delilah b. Bathsheba c. Cleopatra d. The neighbor's maid. Who was Jacob's twin brother who had red hair and was very hairy? a. Isaac b. Benjamin c. Esau d. Reuben Who was the only female judge in Israel? a. Ester b. Ruth c. Miriam d . Rebekah e. Deborah Who was the last King of Israel? a. Solomon b. Gibeon c. Ahab d. Nebuchadnezzar Samuel anointed him the first King of Israel. a. Solomon b. David c. Zachariah d. Saul He was Elijah's apprentice . a. Elisha b. Samuel c. Daniel d. Abraham e. Solomon Which tribe of Israel looked after the religious aspects of the faithful? a. Melchizedek b. Levites c. Jesuits d. Amorites e. Judean Monks To identify herself to the invading Israelites, s he tied a red cord to her window. a. Jezebel b. Rahab c. Ruth d . Naomi e. Mary Magdalene. Who ate locust and honey when he traveled in the wilderness? a. Jesus b. Paul c. Peter d. Samson e. John the Baptist. What is David's father? a. Jesse b. Solomon c. Obed d. Boaz Who was a Phoenician queen and wife of King Ahab? a. Bathsheba b. Jezebel c. Vashti d. Zipporah Who died when he touched the Ark to keep it from falling? a. Barabbas b. Zacchaeus c. Uzzah d. Uriah What Pharisee came to Jesus during the night ? a. Nicodemus b. Saul c. Abarbanel d. Epaphras Who was Joseph’s youngest brother ? a. Benjamin b. Judah c. Ruben d. Gad How did King Saul die? a. He died bravely in battle from a spear wound. b. He died of natural causes. c. One of his soldiers murdered him. d. He committed suicide by falling on his sword . Which king wanted to divide a baby in half, so two women could share him? He was very wise. a. David b. Solomon c. Saul d. Samuel Who met the visitors who came to the entrance of Jesus' tomb after the resurrection? He also rolled back the stone. a. Peter b. Mary, the mother of Jes us. c. An Angel of the Lord. d. Joseph of Arimathea. "For it is by grace you have been saved; through faith... it is the gift of God." Ephesians 2:4-10 Answer B Answer B Answer B Answer B Answer B Answer B Answer B Answer C Answer C Answer C Answer C Answer C Answer E Answer A Answer A Answer A Answer A Answer D Answer D Answer E Answer D Answer D Answer A Answer E Answer A Answer A Answer A Answer D Advanced Bible Character Quiz | Bible Quiz and Facts Extreme Bible Character Quiz We are not all Biblical professors. It's OK to peak at the answer. Very hard Bible Quiz about Bible Characters. Who appro ved and over saw the stoning of Steven, the f irst martyr? a. King H er od the Great. b. Saul of Tarsus. c. Pontius Pilate. d. Caiaphas, the priest. Who is considered the first biblical "evangelist"? a. Phillip b. John c. Peter d. Ezekiel Abraham told the king that Sarah was his sister . Who was the king? a. King David. b. Ole King Saul. c. King Rehoboam. d. Abimelech, King of Gerer. This disciple was not nailed but tied to the cross . He wanted to suffer more. a. Paul b. Andrew c. Peter d. Bartholomew She lived in the temple all her life. She saw Mary and Joseph bring baby Jesus for purification. a. Deborah b. Anna c. Judith d. Suzanna Who made the contribution to Christianity with the Vulgate translation? a. Isosceles b. Aristotle c. Saint Jerome of Dalmatia. d. Saint Benedict the Monk. God put this man to death for "spilling his seed.". The man did not want to impregnate his sister-in-law. a. Onan b. b. Judah c. c. Shem d. d. Caleb An earthquake opened doors and loosened Paul's chains . W hich disciple was in jail with him? a. Silas b. Timothy c. Barnabas d. Aquila Who is the father of Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jakin, Zohar, and Shaul? a. Shem b. Simeon c. Reuben d. Phinehas While building something, an axehead fell into the river. Who broke off a stick and set it on the water's surface? The axehead miraculously floated to the top. a. Noah b. Moses c. Elisha d. Jesus Who pushed a dagger so deep into the belly of the obese Eglon, King of Moab, that the dagger completely disappeared and went unnoticed by the guards ? a. Samson b. Ussiah c. Ehud d. Orpha Who slew the Gath Giant ? The giant had six fingers on every hand and six toes on every foot. a. Jonadab, a relative of David. b. Jonathan, the nephew of David. c. David (h e slew a second giant). d. Josheb- Bassheb eth, a Tahkemonite warrior. This man denied supplies to David's army. The man's wife persuaded David not to kill her husband. David married this woman after her husband suddenly died. Who is this woman? a. Abigail b. Jael c. Jehosheba d. Michal This female "double spy" drove a tent peg through the head of Sisera, the Canaanite general. Sisera sought refuge in her tent after retreating from the Israelite army. a. Delilah b. Jezebel c. Jael d. Shiphrah What two midwives were assigned by the Egyptian king to attend to Israelite women during childbirth? Their instructions were to kill all males that were born. They refused because they were believers. Who were they? a. Gomer and Hagar b. Oholah and Oholibah c. Ruth and Naomi. d. Shiphrah and Puah. This queen refused to appear nude before the court. It was a request of her drunken husband, King Ahasuerus. The king then replaced her with a Jew. a. Simone b. Jezebel c. Vashti d. Ester Who became king when he was eight years old? He reigned for 31 years and removed idol worship. a. Manasseh b. Amon c. Josiah d. Jehoahaz What did not happen at the slaughter of Amorites in Gibeon at the hands of Joshua? a. Hailstones from heaven killed many Amorites. b. The Israelites killed many with their swords. c. The sun stood sti ll, and the moon stopped. d . The Amorites committed suicide. A Syrian commander captured a young Israeli girl. She told her mistress to contact Elisha in Samaria, who could cure her husband (the commander) of his leprosy. Who is the husband? a. Rimmon b. Naaman c. Gehazi d. Mordecai In 1986, a clay seal was found outside Jerusalem. It has the name of a scribe from the Bible. The seal dates to the correct timeline. a. Delaiah b. Elnathan c. Elishama d. Gemariah God blinded Saul. Whom did God provide to pray for and heal him? a. Anania s. b. Peter. c. Thomas. d. Timothy and Barnabas. Jeremiah was imprisoned in a Cistern at Malkijah. It was full of mud. Who rescued him? a. King Zedekiah. b. Shephatiah, son of Mattan. c. Pashhur, son of Malkijah. d. Ebed-Melek the Cushite. One of Saul's concubines lost two sons. David hung them on the mountainside, leaving them to rot and be eaten by animals. The mother stayed with the remains until God gave her a sign. a. Gibeah b. Rizpah c. Mephibosheth d. Michal The church met in this wealthy Laodicean's house. a. Nympha b. Lydia c. Priscilla d. Philemon Who was the person who traveled far, bringing many spices, gems, and gold to King Solomon because of his fame? This person also wanted to test his wisdom with some tough questions. a. The King of Saudi Arabia. b. The Queen of Sheba. c. The Prince of Ethiopia. d. A prefect came from Rome on orders of the Emperor. Which king chose Shechem as Israel's capital? This king also constructed two golden calves. He placed them north and south and said, "This is your God ; stay out of Jerusalem.". a. Rehoboam b. Jeroboam c. Ahijah d. Ephraim There was a drought. There was no water and little food. God told this prophet to go to a certain widow's home in Zarephath and ask for bread and water. Afterward, God provided a flour pot and an oil jug that never went empty. Who was the prophet? a. John the Baptist. b. Jeremiah c. Elijah d. Elisha Naboth owned a vineyard next to the palace. Who used false testimony to have Naboth killed so that her husband could take ownership of the vineyard? a. Bathsheba b. Potiphar's wife c. Jezebel d. Herodias The Philistines sent the Israelites a cart without a driver. Two young milk cows pulled the cart. The cart had five gold tumors, five gold rats, and one other item. What was the other item? a. A Golden Calf. b. An original copy of the Tanakh. c. The Ark of the Covenant with the Ten Commandments. d. The bodies of the religious leaders of the towns of Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron. The king of Syria sent a large army with horses and chariots to Dothan to kill Elisha. They arrived late at night and surrounded the city. What did Elisha do to spoil their plans? a. He caused a great thundering noise in the sky and caused lightning bolts to strike the invaders. b. He caused a firewall to erupt between the city and the invading army. c. He caused all the horses and camels to run away , taking the soldiers with them. d. He blinded the entire army of invaders and led them away to another city. ​ ​ F or it is with your heart that you bel ieve and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. Romans 10:10 Answer B Answer A Answer D Answer B Answer B Answer B Answer B Answer B Answer D Answer B Answer B Answer B Answer A Answer A Answer A Answer A Answer A Answer D Answer D Answer D Answer C Answer C Answer C Answer C Answer C Answer C Answer C Answer C Answer C Answer C Bible Quiz (Medium) | Bible Quiz and Facts Difficult Bible Quiz and Bible Trivia Quiz You are allowed to peak because we are not all biblical scientists. Links to additional information are underlined. Medium-difficulty Bible facts and Bible trivia questions. The word gospel means what? a. Good News. b. Words of God. c. New Revelation. d. Ancient Scriptures What was the primary language of the original New Testament ? a. Arabic. b. Israelite. c. Hebrew. d. Greek. What was the primary language of the original Old Testament ? a. Arabic. b. Latin. c. Hebrew. b. Israelite. Is it true that the Smithsonian has an original biblical manuscript ? a. Yes , but it is not the entire Bible, and not on public display . b. No there are no original manuscripts in existence. What is the Torah? a. These are books written about Jesus. b. The first five books of the Jewish Bible. c. The first four books of the New Testament. d. The middle books between the Old and New Testaments. The Bible books are arranged in a specific order . a. Alphabetical by their author. b. Date of their discovery. c. Purpose of the subject matter (history, poetry, etc . ). d. Type of prose ( essay, letter, etc.). Author(s) that wrote the entire Bible? a. Noah while he was on the A rk. b. Paul the disciple while he was in prison. c. Moses while he was in the desert for 40 years. d. At least thirty-five known and unknown believers . Which book was written by a doctor ? a. Matthew b. Mark c. Luke d. John Who is given credit for writing the Book of Acts? a. The disciple Luke. b. John c. Matthew d. Jesus What book was written by a tax collector? a. Ruth b. Nehemiah c. Matthew d. Mark e. Romans f. Acts What is the book of Psalms? a. 159 proverbial sayings of encouragement. b. A collection of lyrical poems or songs of praise. c. Writings about the lives of prop hets in the Old Testament. d. An assortment of orally handed down stories recorded in a single book. Who wrote the most books in the Old Testament? a. Moses b. Jeremiah c. Joshua d. Samuel The number 666 and the mark of the beast are found in which book? a. Job b. Revelation c. Malachi d. Acts What is the meaning of the word testament? a. Covenant b. Book c. Letter d. Manuscript Which book talks about "the end times"? a. Genesis b. Judges c. Ezekiel d. Acts e. Revelation What part of the Bible talks about the ministry of Jesus? a. The Tanakh. b. The Gospels. c. The Apocrypha. d. The Pentateuch. e. Revelations. Which book records the escape of the Hebrews from Egypt? a. Genesis. b. Exodus. c. Judges. d. Numbers. I n the past several years, which version has been outselling the King James Bible? a. New International Version. b. New Living. c. New American Standard. d. The Christian Standard Bible. Which section of the Protestant Bible is also part of the Hebrew Torah ? a. The Gospels. b. The Pentateuch. c. The Apocrypha. d. The New Testament. Where in the Bible does God make the rainbow as a sign of a covenant? a. Genesis b. Exodus c. Leviticus d. Deuteronomy Christ comes from the Greek word "Khristos " ; what does it mean? a. Christ b. The Anointed c. Messiah d. Savior e. Beloved Lucifer comes from the Latin word "lux ferre "; what does it mean? a. Light Bringer b. The Devil c. Fiery Serpent d. Fallen Angel Which book of the Bible was the last one to be physically written? a. Matthew b. Revelation c. Romans d. Acts What Biblical book was the first one physically written ? a. Malachi b. Matthew c. Job d. Genesis How many languages worldwide have complete translations of the Bible? a. Twelve. b. Two Dozen. c. About 100. d. Over 700. How is salv ation obtained? a. It is earned by obeying the Ten Commandmen ts. b. By obeying the commandment of keeping the Sabbath holy . c. Accepting the gift that God gives us for believin g in T he Good News. d. By taking communion . Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the lite. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 Answer A Good News Answer D Answer C Answer B Answer A Answer A Answer A Answer E Answer A Answer A Answer A Answer B Answer C Answer C Answer C Answer C Answer C - Accepting God's Gift Answer B Answer B Answer B Answer B Answer B Answer B - Revelation Answer D Answer B Answer D - Over 700 Medium Difficult Bible Person Quiz | Bible Quiz and Facts Difficult Bible Person Quiz. The answers are below the question. Peak if you must, but try a good guess first. Medium difficulty quiz of people in the Bible? Whose ear did Peter cut off? This person was a slave to the high priest. He was at the arrest. Who was the first disciple that Jesus called? He was a fisherman. He had a brother. Who was the first person to be taken to Heaven, alive? He was the father of Methuselah. Who is King David's father? David was the shepherd who killed Goliath. How was the person that a donkey talked to? God sent an angel to block the donkey's path. Who is the older sister of Moses? She watched as Moses floated down the river. Who was the last king mentioned in the Bible? He was a ruthless Babylonian. Who was the first King of Israel? Samuel appointed him. He was the greatest judge in Israel. He was the last judge in Israel. He anointed the first two kings. Who paid for Jesus' ministry? She was likely the most devoted disciple of Jesus. Which man owned a coat of many colors? He gave the coat to his son, which made the brothers jealous. Which woman did King David have an affair with? He saw her bathing naked on the housetop next door. This disciple of Christ had a fiery temper. His name was originally Simon. Jesus changed his name. This criminal was released during the trial of Jesus. Pontius Pilate gave the Jews the option to let go of Jesus or this man. Who is the patriarch of the Hebrews? His name was originally Abram before God changed it. Who is the father of the Twelve Tribes of Israel? The twelve tribes came from his twelve sons. This king is considered the wisest king ever. He built a grand temple and did many other things of interest. This person replaced Elijah. He caused bears to attack bratty children who teased him about being bald. The plan was to sacrifice this individual on the altar. He was Abraham's son. After Moses died, this man took over as leader. He assisted Moses during his 40 years in the desert. Who was the only female judge in Israel? She told Barak to take 10,000 men to battle against Sisera. Which twin was born with a body full of red hair? His brot her was Jacob. Who was the wo man who gave birth to Ishmael? She was the maid to Abraham's wife, Sarah. Who is Samuel's mother? While she prayed to God for a son, the priest, Eli, thought she was drunk. Which woman turned into a pillar of salt? She disobeyed God and looked back at Sodom and Gomorrah. In the Old Testament's last book who was the Last Prophet? He prophesied the coming of John the Baptist 400 years before he came. Who was the harlot that housed Joshua's two spies? She identified her home to the Israelites by tying a red cord to her window. What is the name of the Jewish Supreme Court that ensured all activities? This religious court falsely arrested Jesus. This person was the first martyr recorded in the New Testament. The apostles appointed him. He was outspoken and stoned to death. He is the father of John the Baptist and the husband of Elizabeth. They were old and barren, but Gabriel said they would give birth. ANSWER Andrew ANSWER Enoch ANSWER Jesse STORY STORY STORY ANSWER Balaam STORY ANSWER Miriam STORY ANSWER Nebuchadnezzar STORY ANSWER King Saul STORY ANSWER Bathsheba STORY ANSWER Samuel STORY ANSWER Mary Magdalene STORY ANSWER Jacob STORY ANSWER Barabbas STORY ANSWER Peter STORY ANSWER Abraham STORY ANSWER Jacob STORY ANSWER Solomon STORY ANSWER Elisha STORY ANSWER Isaac ANSWER Joshua STORY STORY ANSWER Deborah STORY ANSWER Esau STORY ANSWER Hagar STORY ANSWER Hannah STORY ANSWER Lot's Wife STORY ANSWER Malachi STORY ANSWER Rahab STORY ANSWER Sanhedrin STORY ANSWER Stephen STORY ANSWER Malchus STORY ANSWER Zechariah STORY Back to Fun Quiz Menu Easy Physical Bible Quiz | Bible Quiz and Facts Easy Physical Bible Quiz. Click on the answer box after you guess the answer. Easy Bible quiz and additional trivia about the physical Bible. What is the first book of the Bible? "In the beginning...." What is the last book of the Bible? This book reveals the End of Times. Name the books of the Gospels. These books are about the life of Jesus. What are the first five books of the Bible called? These are books written by Moses and are sometimes called books of the law. What are the two major sections of the Bible? One describes life before Jesus , the other during and after Jesus. Some Bibles have this third "middle" section. Some churches consider these writings to be doubtful. How many books are in the traditional Protestant Bible? These are the books in the two major sections. How many books are in the Old Testament? It is the first half of the Bible. And how many books are in the New Testament? It is the last "Half" of the Bible. How do some Bibles show the words of Jesus? Publishers printed the words of Jesus differently to make them easier to see. What are the words of the shortest Bible verse? It describes something that Jesus did. What is the last book of the Old Testament? A prophet who lived in the 400s BC wrote this book. What is the first book of the New Testament? A tax collector wrote this book. This book tells about the creation of Earth. It is about Earth's first family. This book is about the Israelites leaving Egypt. Moses led these folks out of Egypt and through the desert. This book talks about the Mark of the Beast. This book is very gruesome, telling of the demise of Earth. Which Bible book has the most words? This book has the same name as a prophet. Which book has the fewest words? There are five books with less than 500 words in any language. What is the language of the original Old Testament? This language is still currently being used by a religious group. What is the language of the original New Testament? This wa s the predominant language of the period. STORY ANSWER Printed in Red Ink STORY ANSWER "Jesus Wept" John 11:35 STORY ANSWER Malachi STORY ANSWER Matthew STORY ANSWER Genesis STORY ANSWER Genesis ANSWER Revelation ANSWER Books of Mathew, Mark, Luke and John ANSWER Pentateuch, Torah, or Mosaic Books ANSWER Old and New Testaments ANSWER Apocrypha ANSWER 66 ANSWER 39 ANSWER Exodus ANSWER Revelation ANSWER Jeremiah ANSWER Third John ANSWER Hebrew ANSWER Greek STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY ANSWER 27 Easy Bible History Quiz | Bible Quiz and Facts Easy Bible History Quiz with Answers. The answers are below the question. Try it without peaking. Easy Quiz and answers about Bible history with additional facts. What type of texts was the Bible created from? This type of S cripture is als o known as codices. Which v ersion of the Hebrew Bible is a Greek translation? It's believed to have been translated by sevent y-two translators. This Bible section has its origins in the religion of Judaism. Sometimes, it is referred to as the Pentateuch. What language was the original New Testament writte n in? This was the most commonly spoken language in the region in ancient times. What language was the original Old Testament written in? This language was thought to have started with Joseph in Egypt. What was the first Bible or part of a Bible written in English? The author of this book was burned at the stake in 1536. Which Latin Bible was used by the early Christian churches? Translated by S t. Jerome in 382 AD. Wh at is the Jewish B ible com monly called? It is often called the Torah, which is only the first section of the Jewish Bible. What was the demise of the firs t author s who translated the Bible into English? Throughout history, those who went against the Church have often faced this consequence. What is the name of certain manuscripts foun d in cave s near a sea? Between 1947 and 1956, scrolls were discovered in caves near Qumran. Which monarch permitted the printing of Bibles into English? This event occurred before the authorization of the King James Bible. Which Bible book is consid ered the first book written ? The person in this book has his "pa tience" tested by God. How long did it take to write th e original biblical manuscripts? It started with Moses (Genesis) and ended with John (Revelation). When were the fi rst manuscripts written? The Pentateuch was written during Moses's lifetime. What was the first Bible to hav e numbered verses? It was printed in Switzerland by thos e exiled from England. What book of the Bible was the last to be written? This man dared to challenge traditional church authority. There are approximately 6,000 prophecies (predictions). Approximately how many prophec ies have come true to date? It's hard to believe, but true. When did the Ten Commandments come into being? They were received by this leader when he visited God on the mountain. What does the Bible say about getting to Heaven? It's all about that One Man. ANSWER Manuscripts STORY ANSWER Septuagint STORY ANSWER Old Testament STORY STORY ANSWER Hebrew STORY ANSWER Tyndale STORY ANSWER Vulgate STORY ANSWER Tanakh STORY ANSWER Burned at the Stake STORY ANSWER Dead Sea Scrolls STORY ANSWER King Henry VIII STORY ANSWER Book of Job STORY ANSWER About 1400-1300 BC STORY ANSWER 1500 Years STORY ANSWER 1592 BCE - Time of Moses STORY ANSWER Geneva Bible STORY STORY ANSWER About Half STORY ANSWER Revelation STORY ANSWER Believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus and putting your trust in Him. ANSWER Greek Back to Fun Quiz Menu Easy Bible characters quiz | Bible Quiz and Facts Easy Bible Person Quiz with Background Story. The answers are below the question. Try to answer without peaking. Easy Quiz of who are the Bible Characters and their story. Which three Bible characters visited Jesus when he was a baby? They brought expensive gif ts from the East . This man spent time in a lion's den . Jealous workers tricked King Darius into this. These men survived an ordeal in a fiery furnace. Three Hebrew friends never denied God. This person betrayed Jesus to the priests and soldiers. He was the disciple who took care of the money. This disciple denied Jesus three times. He is often called the "Rock" of the Christian Church . Who was king when Jesus was born? He was a distrustful, jealous, brutal, and ruthless leader. This disciple doubted it was Jesus. He did not believe the res urrected Jesus was Jesus. Name one of the brothers of Jesus. The Bible names fo ur brothers . He ate wild honey and locusts in the wilderness. He also baptized people at the Jordan River. Who parted the Red Sea with a staff? He used his staff often to do God's deeds. Who had great strength because of his hair? He killed 1,000 Philistines with the jaw bone of a jackass. Who is the third son of Adam and Eve? Adam was 130 years old when t his son was born. He built a big boat called the Ark. He was 500 years old and had three sons at the time. This person committed the first murder. He did it because he was jealous of his brother. Who killed an Egyptian slave taskmaster? He saw the taskmaster beating on a Hebrew slave. He was born in a stable near Bethlehem. He was the son of Mary, the Virgin. He baptized Jesus. He was the cousin of Jesus. This Roman governor of Judea flogged Jesus. He was the local Prefect who thought Jesus was innocent. This person talked to a burning bush. He was on the lam after killing an Egyptian. Who was the first man on Earth? God made him from the dust of the ground. Who is the oldest man known to live? He was the grandfather of Noah. Who is the brother of Moses? He allowed the Israelites to build a golden calf. God created this person from Adam's rib. The companion that God created for Adam. Who was the person who killed Abel? He was a farmer and jealous of Abel. Who tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden? He is a fallen angel with a bad attitude. Who was the best friend of Jesus? Jesus raised him from the dead after four days. Name a person who walked on water. There were two of them. This boy killed a giant with a sling and a smooth stone. He tended sheep and played a lyre. This prophet was transported, in a fiery chariot, into heaven. He also caused a n altar full of soaked wood to light up. Who is the mother of Jesus? She was a virgin and betrothed to Joseph. Who is t he Messiah in the New Testament? He has also been called the emancipator. ANSWER Magi, the three wise men ANSWER Daniel ANSWER Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego ANSWER Judas Iscariot ANSWER Peter ANSWER Thomas ANSWER James, Joses or Joseph, Simon and Judas ANSWER John the Baptist ANSWER Moses ANSWER Samson ANSWER Cain ANSWER Noah ANSWER Seth ANSWER Moses ANSWER Jesus ANSWER John the Baptist ANSWER Pontius Pilate ANSWER Moses ANSWER Methuselah ANSWER Aaron ANSWER Eve ANSWER Cain ANSWER Lazareth ANSWER David ANSWER Jesus and Peter ANSWER Elijah ANSWER Virgin Mary STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY STORY ANSWER Jesus STORY ANSWER Herod the Great ANSWER Adam ANSWER That Devil the Serpent God's salvation through grace | Bible Quiz and Facts Bible Quiz Trivia Truth and Bible Facts Click on the menu options above or Icons below for Bible quizzes, trivia, and facts. Find out if the Bible is real, if Jesus existed, and if the Bible stories are factual. Learn the Bible facts and be exposed to Bible trivia here. Take a Bible Quiz ​The Bible is about God's love for us, how we should love him, and how we should love one another. The sin of Adam and Eve, God's creation, threatens our relationship with God. Sin is what separates us from God. However, the Bible teaches the truth of the Good News. It teaches us that salvation is grace from God and that Jesus is our way to reunite with God. ​ Want to learn more Bible facts and trivia? Want to take a Bible quiz and see the answers? Want more knowledge about God's love and salvation? Want to satisfy your curiosity about the truth in the Bible? This is a good place to do all of that. Read about Bible trivia, facts, information, stories, truth, and general biblical insights. We present biblical information we all should know and understand. Enjoy taking a fun Bible quiz or answering Bible questions. Bible trivia and facts are presented here with honest objectivity and truth in mind. The views and opinions of this website author may be noticeable. 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 is the predominant topic of the Bible's New Testament. This is the basis of the Christian Faith. Ephesians 2:8-9 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 There is intriguing Bible trivia, facts, and ancient history in a very unusual set of books. The Bible informs us of the life, history, revelations, and prophecies of God's early believers in ancient times. The Bible reveals God's love and salvation plan to overcome our sins by grace. The Bible has stories that are interesting, outrageous, and unbelievable, but true that you will want to read and reflect on. The Bible answers the question , "What do Christians believe?". This site has information , facts, trivia, and quizzes that might help develop your interest if you are not a believer. Read our pages for a unique learning experience about the biblical world. How much do you know about Christianity? Do you know your Bible? Visit our pages to gain knowledge of the Good Book and Christianity. Evaluate your knowledge and stimulate your brain by taking our Bible quizzes. "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 Christian Christmas traditions | Bible Quiz and Facts The Modern Christmas Traditions? Christian Christmas Traditions How do Christians view the Christmas Traditions? The Christmas Tree Tradition. Why a Christmas tree? The tree is a reminder of the Crucifixion of Jesus. According to Paul, Jesus hung on a tree. It could have been a tree, which was popular in those times. Possibly, but unlikely a bark-stripped tree trunk with a thick branch as a cross piece. Something simple. Most likely, the cross was a nicely milled 8" x 8" chunk of 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 what kind of wood, but the common woods of the time were Dogwood, Gopher, Shittim wood, Acacia, and Cedar as mentioned in the Bible. Another traditional theory states that his body was held by Cypress wood, his feet held by Ceder wood, and his hands were nailed to a cross piece made from the wood of a Palm tree. The inscribed plaque was made of wood from the Olive tree. Pine trees are the traditional ones used at Christmas because they are most plentiful in full bloom during Christmas. ​​​ A Star at the top of the Tree. The star reminds us that the Magi were guided to young Jesus by the bright Star of Bethlehem . Generally, a star is placed at the top of the tree to signify this. An Angel at the top of the Tree. A single angel represents how the shepherds learned about the birth of Jesus. Some folks hang many angels on the branches of their Christmas tree. This is a reminder that after the initial angel approached the shepherds many angels came and joined in the celebration of rejoicing in the birth. Lights on the Tree. Lights on the tree are a reminder of the Tabernacle , where there was communication with God. The tabernacles were lit by candles using one or more sacred candle sticks known as the Menorah. The original Menorahs appear as being like branches of a tree. In early tradition candles appeared on Christmas trees. Light bulbs became more popular than candles. This author can remember we had bubbly lights that looked like candles. Some cultures still use live candles to keep tradition. It is more common to see electric candles and most often just light bulbs. Who is Santa Claus? The character of Santa Claus is an actual person who lived during the 4th century in Turkey which was part of Greece. Santa Claus, aka Bishop Nicholas , was very religious and generous. He has been called Kris Kringle, Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Sinterklaas, or Saint Nick. Saint Nick was generally not seen by the public while doing good deeds or giving gifts to the underprivileged. The belief is that he did much of this in the shadows of darkness so as not to be recognized. ​ The giving of Gifts. There are many stories of how modern gift-giving started. The strongest belief is that gift-giving at Christmas was started to honor Bishop Nicholas, as proposed by Martin Luther. The more common belief is that it comes from the gift-giving of the Magi to the newly-born Christ. The Bible instructs us to give to the less fortunate, and what better time than Christmas? t should be with love that gifts are given by a Christian with compassion for others and doing what the Bible instructs. ​ Can the Bible be Trusted | Bible Quiz and Facts Can the Bible be Trusted? Is the Bible real, authentic, trustful, and inspired by God? Read and absorb this website's interjected comments about the Bible's authenticity. Trivia, Facts, and Insights to the authenticity and truthfullness of the Bible. The Biblical manuscripts are trusted, reliable, and accurately translated from the earliest found documents. The Bible has the most surviving copies of any ancient document scrutinized for variations, corruption, and truths. Different authors have repeated the same content numerous times throughout history. The facts are that the biblical authors lived hundreds and thousands of years apart from each other. ​The belief is that about half of the prophecies (predictions) in the Bible have come true. There are approximately 6,000 prophecies. Prophecies of the Bible continue to come true. Authorities say that some prophecies are happening right now in modern times. The prophetic predictions of the future do not look good for humanity . There are no motives that merit distrust of the testimonies of the authors. God created the human race. There are many stories of how God kills, how God saves, how God forgives, how God loves, and God's honest reactions. Why would anyone want to give testimony to all these facts unless he thought they were true? Was there a monetary, economic, or other reason for such Bible stories as Moses murdering an Egyptian? For example: What would be the point of stories about a talking donkey, a big fish used as human transport, or a woman turning into a pillar of salt if they were not biblical and true? What would be the gain? Why would they not be trustworthy? Why would anyone write such absurd stories unless they believed they happened? I am sure that the authors of these stories were considered kooks or insane and laughed at by the secular world when they wrote them. Why would anyone subject themselves to such ridicule unless they had seen or had faith that these Biblical stories happened and are factual? What did the philosopher Comte state? He stated, "It is common that we only believe what we can personally observe. However, it is impossible to live without faith." Everyone in his daily life constantly believes and acts upon facts not seen and yet feels the unseen is real. People believe in ghosts, karma, fate, intuition, astrology, and aliens without seeing factual evidence. Are these things real? Those who believe think so. Perhaps it's called faith! Others believe in angels, a soul, the law of gravity, that the center of the earth is molten lava, and that once upon a time, Earth had only one continent that split apart. Side Note: Take a close look at a world map or globe. The shapes of the continents fit together into one big land mass. No rocket surgeon is needed to figure that out. Could this verify the Bible's implication that the Earth's creation was one land mass? ​ The bottom line is that one must decide what's real for oneself based on faith, observation, historical writings, or what one's family or best friends tell them. Several modern scientists have shown that the Earth split into separate continents. It created the mountains, and the erosion at the Grand Canyon is traceable to a global flood and catastrophe. The truth of the flood also explains the sea life found in deserts and the partial extinction of dinosaurs. No kidding. The truth is in the evidence revealed and explained by at least a dozen Ph.D. experts. If you Google the right question, you will get the correct facts. The scientific dating systems used to justify that the Earth is billions of years old were proven to be flawed and not 100% accurate. Darwin's evolution theory of all life coming from that single-celled life form has been disproven. Darwin himself admits that his theory does not work. He wrote the following in his book, The Origin of Species: ​"If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ that; could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, then my theory would break down." Modern science has now indeed discovered that there is irreducible complexity inside the cell structure. If Darwin were alive today, he would refute his theory based on the new knowledge of genetics and cell structure. Googling will uncover many videos and articles from experts. Here is one: The Daily Dose Wisdom Video. Anagenesis is a confirmed new theory concerning evolution. Evolution by anagenesis occurs within a species but not in the entire realm of life. The deer species can evolve into elk, moose, and reindeer, but not into the reptile family. The lizard can evolve into crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and Gila monsters, but not into dogs. Dogs evolved into wolves, coyotes, and jackals, but not into cats. Cats evolved into house cats, lions, tigers, and jaguars, but not into birds. You get the picture. Are scientists always right?​ Can the scientists be trusted? ​The "mainstream" scientific community does not like their theories challenged. Scientists didn't come to grips with the discovery of the Earth being round and the Sun being the center of the solar system. Those who believed in the theory were removed from the Scientific Social Club. Eventually, these self-righteous scientists recognized the truths that went against their grain. And so it will be these new truths, that support the creation described in the Bible. Some unbelievers say, "If God creates perfection, why is the Earth tilted on its axis?" The problem most of us humans have, as noted above, is that we must see to believe. "Ghosts don't exist because I never saw one." Only those who have seen ghosts believe they exist. My father saw one and told me about it. I believed him. Later, I saw the same ghost. My belief was confirmed by seeing it as well. "I didn't see a man walk on the moon, so it didn't happen." Say some people 50 years after it happened. Luckily, this website author doesn't have that problem, as he participated in it. "I have never seen an alien, so they don't exist.". Barney and Betty Hill will tell you differently. They were participants. They believe. So do the astronauts who walked on the moon. They have finally violated the "Silence" they were sworn to many years ago. "I don't see God, so He doesn't exist." This author has witnessed several personal miracles and believes in the divine. On one occasion, he drowned and "saw the light.". On another day, his heart stopped, he died, he came back to life , and he saw an angel standing beside him. If we don't see it, it's hard to believe. It's our nature. ​ Well, I experienced it, so I believe it. I'm telling you about it. Now, you should accept the story of my experience. The same should be true of the Bible. Someone experienced it, believed it, and told us about it, and now we should believe it. If we don't understand it, we ignore it; we run away from it or destroy it. That's what we do. ​ Hear a stranger in the house, shoot them, then figure out why they were there. Perhaps that's the reason why aliens never show themselves. We shoot first and investigate later. Perhaps it's a scare reflex built into our DNA. As it happens, Earth's tilt on its axis is explainable by several scientists. Facts have been revealed. Evidence shows that Earth was perfect on its axis. One theory is that the moon was created or placed in orbit, which caused the tilt. Another theory is that a large chunk of space junk hit Earth and knocked it off its axis. The collision shook the earth's mantle so hard that it separated the land mass into two pieces. From space, this can be seen in the photos of Earth and depicted on any globe you might look at. It hit the Gulf of Mexico and partially the land mass of Mexico. The belief is that the flood and the ashes in the air killed the dinosaurs and all mammals left on Earth. The written, non-biblical, and physical evidence and discoveries support this theory. This can give some credence to the idea that the Bible is authentic in its creation theory of a perfect earth. We can speculate on several theories. Think about this one. God could have sent the asteroid to deliberately hit the Earth to cause the extinction of the world. He could have thrown it like a rock. He also could have seen the asteroid and knew it was on a collision course with Earth. It is not far-fetched to believe either of these cases. God would have warned Noah and told him to build the boat and button up the hatches to spare humanity and the animals. Noah had instructions to build an Ark. Noah had foreknowledge or divine inspiration to get ready for this event. This collision shook Earth so much that there were earthquakes and volcano eruptions. The mantel shifted and caused the seas to have a tsunami that covered the Earth. As the mantels moved, they caused mountains to push up. Evidence is there to support this theory. Research the 120-mile-diameter Chicxulub Crater in Mexico. This theory explains a lot. Crank up the firestick and search for the documentaries. Do an online search for archeological findings and the N.A.S.A. files. Again, one might ask, did God see the asteroid coming and warn Noah, or did God deliberately send it as the Bible suggests? The Bible indicates that, in the beginning, there was one body of water and one body of land. Genesis 1:9-10 God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place and let dry ground appear. And it was so. God called the dry ground land.". (singular) . The point is, if things on the surface of our thinking don't seem believable, it doesn't mean they are not plausible. It doesn't mean that they do not exist. It's just possible that we don't understand it. It took quite a while before doctors believed that germs entered open wounds and caused infections. "No", this can't be." This is a common reaction for many who read Bible stories. "That sounds too ridiculous to be true." "It's not scientific and not provable." Many things were ridiculous and unbelievable until they were understood, discovered, or performed. The world has many things that were once not believed. Things like walking on the moon, being inside a machine that flies through the sky, electric lights, boats that go underwater, cell phones, or a box with moving pictures displayed on it were ridiculous and not understood by the ancients of Earth. Of course, now that we have experienced it, we believe it. The ancients would never have believed. I think you should be getting my point by now. As humans, we lack faith in what others tell us; we have to experience it for ourselves. More to the point, we LACK FAITH in the Ancient Manuscripts , because we have never experienced it. This does not mean they did not exist or are not real, true, or authentic. Someone wrote them and believed in what they wrote, so we should consider that the stories are real. Why is it so hard to believe in Bible miracals? Moses parted the sea? Someone witnessed it and wrote about it. Why shouldn't we believe what they wrote? Should we doubt that the Bible is authentic and true just because we weren't there to witness the events? The problem is that modern-day people were not there to see Moses part open the sea. Therefore, they don't believe it happened. Just like those who didn't see the landing on the moon. Many believe it didn't happen. I (this author) know it happened. I participated in it. It happened. I believe. I participated. I talked about it. I wrote about it. But some still don't believe it. Why? Because they didn't experience it, see it, or were involved in it. Also, people with a private agenda to refute what they don't believe can develop convincing theories. The same goes with the Bible. Unfortunately, there are many things we don't understand or don't see. Therefore, we are picky and refuse to believe. Jesus was a winemaker. "Turning water into wine, you have to be kidding me!" That's a common reaction. We can turn salt water into drinking water. Someone figured out how to do it. We experienced it, so now we believe it. So why can't water be turned into wine? No one in modern times has figured out how to do it yet. So we don't believe it yet. Someone witnessed wine made from water and wrote about it. So now I believe it. Is that so hard? How about this modern miracle? Petroleum oil contains the chemicals used to make aspirin. That's a proven fact. Acetylsalicylic acid is known as aspirin. The chemical synthesis of aspirin starts with oil. Oil has the petroleum derivative Benzene. Benzene is converted to Phenol. Phenol is converted to Salicylic Acid. Finally, Salicylic Acid is converted to Acetylsalicylic Acid (Also known as Aspirin.) Don't believe that aspirin comes from oil? Impossible, you say. Google it, because as humans, we only believe what we see, or what our " Scientists" bestow upon us. You should be getting the point by now! Reading has meaning but Seeing is believing. As the philosopher Comte said, "We only believe what we see.". No one alive today is a witness to the biblical stories. Therefore, the stories are hard to believe. Bumblebees fly, even though scientists do not understand why. If bumblebees were extinct, and the scientists told us that bumblebees could fly, we would not believe it. Bumblebees are big, bulky, and are not aerodynamic. Their wings are too small to allow flight for the size and weight of their body. We would NOT believe that they could fly. But they do fly. We cannot believe that a bumblebee can fly based on our knowledge and understanding of science as we know it today. We don't understand it. We see it. So now we believe it. There is no way, we can believe that water can turn into wine based on our knowledge and understanding of things as we know them today. We don't understand it. Neither did the servants at the wedding. The servants saw it. So then they believed it. Someone recorded it. So now we know. Our problem is that we didn't see it. That doesn't mean it didn't happen. We don't understand it, like how we can't comprehend how the bumblebee can fly. It is hard to believe he flies, but we see it. It is hard to believe in making wine from water, but someone saw it. ​Can a bird fly backward? Impossible and don't believe it say you. Google it, and then you will accept it. If you don't want to Google it, take it on faith that I am correct. I know what I am talking about because I saw one fly backward in my barn. Take the Bible on faith. The writers of the Bible might know what they're talking about. They saw it, they experienced it, and they wrote about it. It's that simple. Why discredit them because of our lack of understanding? The ancients believed that Moses parted the water. We did not witness the event, but that is no reason to think it is a fable. Humans walked on the moon. If you did not witness the event, there is no reason to think it is a fable. This author knows it's real because he participated. He worked for N.A.S.A., not a Hollywood production company. Just because the moon landing happened before you were born, and you were not a witness, there is no reason to believe it was a Hollywood production, as many believe. Witnesses record past events so we would know what happened. Trips to the moon happened. They were recorded. Events in the Bible happened. They were recorded. Why is there all this doubt in the world? Why did everyone doubt that the Earth was round? Why did the scientists of the day, doubt that the Earth revolved around the sun? The facts didn't fit their cultural, social, and technological beliefs. That's why. Why do many doubt the moon landing? It doesn't fit with their cultural and social beliefs. Their limited knowledge of science and physics makes it impossible to travel to the moon. They didn't witness it. They are skeptical. They don't want to take someone else's word for it. Why are there people who deny that the Jewish Holocaust happened? It's real. It's a fact. It was written about. It happened. I have FAITH in the books, magazines, stories, and documentaries that expose the truth about the Holocaust. I also have FAITH in the books of antiquity that expose the truth about Jesus. Why would we doubt the Bible about Moses parting a sea? The Bible is no different than any other ancient book. One must have faith, that the writers exposed the truth about the Bible's events. ​WHY no Faith? As I pointed out, the nonbelievers didn't experience it, therefore they can't fathom it. We didn't experience or see it, couldn't relate it to our current understanding of technology and science, and couldn't explain it with our social values; therefore, it never happened. People walking on the moon - who are you trying to kid? Get Real. That never happened. Polls show that 20% of Americans believe the moon landing was a fake. Almost a quarter of the population. Very sad! If we can't believe in an event as recent, as published, or as documented as the moon landing, how can we ever expect people to believe the Bible? Very Sad! Enough has been said. The point has been well made. What about the authors who wrote the Bible? The New Testament was written by disciples who personally knew Jesus. They lived the experience. Paul believed that “all Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”. Paul hunted down, persecuted, arrested, and often murdered the disciples of Jesus before his conversion. Paul had a divine intervention with a heavenly spirit and converted. It is believed that the spirit was Jesus. He became one of the most faithful followers of Jesus. Jesus changed his name from Saul to Paul. Why would Paul have had such a dramatic change in his life, unless Jesus was the real deal? Is it reasonable to believe that Saul suddenly joined some "elaborate hoax" and "big conspiracy" of lies and deception after despising the Christian movement? Hardly! Most of the New Testament authors were, in some way, cruelly executed. Why would the Disciples and Apostles of Christ stick to their beliefs, if not true, in the face of persecution, ridicule, and certain death? Why allow themselves to suffer such a gruesome death? The religious authorities stoned Steven to death. Peter was crucified upside down. Andrew was tied to an "X" instead of nailed to a "T" cross for that "Extra Bit" of painful punishment. John the Baptist was beheaded. The apostles stuck to their belief in Jesus to the end. Why? There is a long list of martyrs who held to the truth. These disciples must have believed in God or witnessed the testimony of Jesus. The apostles witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus and His rising from the dead. Is it reasonable to assume that dozens of these men conspired and made up such unbelievable stories? I think not! They would not have gotten involved in a biblical conspiracy just to be persecuted and executed. It does not make sense that they would do that to support a 2,000-year-old tall tale. Is this how people behave in real life? People do not give up their lives for a lie. Any interrogator will tell you this. This is virtually against human nature. People will be quiet to save themselves unless pressured; then they talk their heads off to save themselves. History has shown that under the stress of interrogation, eventually, the truth will come out of the toughest resistor. These early "Christians" stuck to their beliefs until their dying breath. Why? Because they believed in the truth. Other non-Biblical authoritative and respected philosophers wrote about Biblical happenings. These early writers conferred or corroborated information in the Bible. They referred to events, places, and characters in the Bible. These writers are well-known, respected, and popular historians such as Aristotle, Plato, Homer, and Socrates. In the mix are secular writers like Pliny, Herodotus, Josephus, Flavius, Caesar, Euripides, and Tacitus. Christian writers, Augustine, Julian, Origen, Isidore, Quodvultdeus, Evagrius, Justin, Cuprian, Paulinus, Tertullian, Clement, and Julianus Pomerius, to name a few more. All these famous, reliable, and trustworthy writers have authenticated parts of the Bible stories. Archaeologists continue to discover Biblical evidence of items, places, and names in the Bible. It would take a book to describe everything found in the past 100 years. Here are a few discoveries made in recent years: Places discovered that validate the contents and truth of the Bible. Next to the Temple, an elaborate building was discovered. It is estimated that the building was shaken to pieces around 33 AD, by an earthquake. The Bible references this. Coincidence? Maybe, or maybe not. The walls of Jericho have been excavated. Kiriath Yearim has been discovered. The Bible mentions it several times. This is the place where the Ark of the Covenant was held. (1 Samuel 7:1–2). The Synagogue at Magdala , home of Mary of Magdalene was found. At least a dozen early Jewish temples have been uncovered. A palace belonging to King Manasseh, ruler in 2 Kings 21 is believed to be found. King Ahab's royal palace is located in the Middle East. The ancient location of the Jewish Tabernacle, Tel Shiloh , and the Holy Ark , has been discovered. The tomb of the prophet Jonah is in the Iraqi city of Mosul (aka Nineveh). Herod's living quarters and seaside complex were discovered. Genesis 36:31 states that there were kings in Edom before any Israelite kings. Excavations have proven this. ​ Things found that prove the truth, validity, and authority of the Bible. ​Crucified bodies have been discovered. This gives proof that crucifixions were common in those days. Buried chariots in the Red Sea were located where Moses possibly took the slaves across. The ancient scrolls repeat many of the Bible stories. A jug has been found with inscriptions of Gideon . Yes, that's real. A clay seal of a roaring lion dating to the reign of Jeroboam II, who ruled from 788-748 BC has been found. Royal seals have been found of Adonijah, Natan-Malech, and the governor of Jerusalem. 2 Kings 23:8 mentions them. A nameplate for Pontius Pilate was found. The plate is like one that is placed on a door or desk. A monument discovered in a farmer's field has the names of Bible people inscribed. Archeologists uncovered a pillar with an inscription about Jerusalem . Archeologists found Semitic writing on a limestone created during the time of Moses. This indicates that writing occurred during the time of Moses, implying that he could have written the five books. Archeologists uncovered a mosaic depicting Jesus feeding the multitude with fish and bread. This mosaic was found just south of where this event occurred. DNA extracted from skeletons excavated from burials at the Philistine city of Ashkelon in modern-day Israel showed European ancestry. Thus proving that the Jewish and Philistine communities intermingled as described in the Bible. Many skeletons of giants were found. The Bible mentions giants. Archeologists confirm many Bible characters. biblicalarchaeology.org Ten crucial biblical archeological discoveries. crossway.org Six finds prove the Bible. beliefnet.com Is archaeology proving the Bible? newsweek.com Read about Biblical Archaeology’s Top 10 Discoveries of 2021. christianitytoday.com Eight biblical archaeological discoveries. There are many discoveries left for the reader to Google for themselves. Discover that the Bible's contents are real. The evidence is available for those who seek it. Why do we trust copies of non-biblical books but not Bible books? The list of biblical findings is endless. One must search the Internet for "Proof of the Bible" for oneself. There is a lot of information available. Just because a book is old or a copy does not make it less authoritative or believable. Several copies of the Book of Daniel and the Book of Isaiah have been found. In each case, these copies were written at least 500 years apart. This gives credence to the fact that the scripture has had unwavering duplicates without change for half a millennium. After years of copying these two scriptures over and over, copies written 500 years apart are identical. This proves that the Bible has been accurately passed down from generation to generation. The scribes were meticulous when making copies of the Holy Scriptures and ensuring their accuracy. Here are other examples of document copies that are believable. The works of Aristotle are well known. Only copies have been discovered. Copies of Aristotle's works were written fourteen centuries after the originals. Do we believe that these copies are false, lies, inaccurate, and unbelievable? NO! Why Not? Why are Aristotle's copies believed to be true and accurate, but not the Bible? Here is an intriguing trivia tidbit about Aristotle. He believed that all religions were spiritual to the ignorant, not useful to the educated, and were a politician's tool. In other words, it's real and true to the common people, false to the upper class, and useful to those who control the public. The story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is believed. No originals. Copies of this work was created 100 years after the originals. Do we believe the copies are fake, untrustworthy, totally made up, and unbelievable? NOPE! Again, why not? Why is the accuracy of this ancient writing not doubted but we doubt the Bible? Margites, the work of Homer. Only copies are available. They were written in the 7th or 8th century. Do we believe these copies represent the original? Of course! Why? Why is the Bible treated differently than the copies of other ancient books? Cardenio, a play by Shakespeare. No originals; only copies. Do we believe copies are completely different and made up from the original, and is an inaccurate depiction of the original? Of course not! So, why would we believe anything differently about the books of the Bible ? We wouldn't. We shouldn't. It's that human nature thing interfering in our thought and reasoning process. Is there any reason we should not believe that the Bible is authentic? Researchers found over 5,000 copies of ancient Greek manuscripts of the New Testament. More than ten thousand copies of Bible Scripture were written in other ancient languages. All of these copies agree with each other in content. Fragments of these copies are dated as early as thirty years after the originals. All these scriptures have been proven to be replicas of each other. 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