What was the first thing that God created? Light
Tax collector
Which day did God create plants? Third
What was the boat Noah built called? An ark
How many of each type of animal did Noah have on the ark? Two
What is the symbol of God’s promise to Noah? The rainbow
Who received the 10 commandments from God? Moses
What are we told to do in the fifth commandment? Honor your
father and mother
What was the name of Moses’ brother? Aaron
What food do we ask God to give us in the Lord’s Prayer? Bread
People look on the outward appearance, but what does God look
on? The heart
His father gave him a coat of many colors. Joseph
Who was thrown into a lions’ den by King Darius? This person
prayed to God three times a day. Daniel
This young boy defeated a giant. David
This prophet was swallowed by a fish. Jonah
What animal was often used for transportation in the Bible? Camel
or donkey
Who was the Son of God? Jesus
What was the name of Jesus’ mother? Mary
What did Jesus’ father do for a job? Carpenter
Jesus told a parable about a prodigal _____. Son
What is the shortest verse in the Bible? Jesus wept
How many disciples or apostles did Jesus have? Twelve
Which of the apostles betrayed Jesus? Judas
What is another name for the Sermon on the Mount? The
beatitudes
What did Jesus feed to 5,000 people? Five loaves of bread and two
small fish
What was the name of the Sea where Jesus calmed a storm? The
Sea of GalileeIn what city was Jesus born? Bethlehem
How many books are in the New Testament? 27
What type of insect did John the Baptist eat in the desert? Locusts
Who were the first apostles called to follow Jesus? Peter and
Andrew
How many people did Jesus feed with five loaves of bread and two
fish? about 5000 men
After Jesus was arrested, which apostle disowned him three
times? Peter
Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented at the
Temple as a baby? Simeon
Who asked Pilate for Jesus’ body after the crucifixion? Joseph of
Arimathea
Paul was shipwrecked on what island? Malta
What is the shortest book in the New Testament? 2 John
Who is the author of the Book of Revelation? John
Matthew was a _________.
To what city was Saul traveling when he encountered a great and
blinding light? Damascus
Who was the first person to come upon the injured man in the
parable of the Good Samaritan? Priest
Finish this verse. “In every battle you will need faith as your ______
to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan.” Shield
Whose example does Paul say Christians should follow in Chapter 5
of Ephesians? Christ’s
After Jesus fed 5,000+ people with two fish and five loaves of bread,
how many baskets were left over? 12
What does Paul say may “abound more and more in knowledge and
in all judgment?” Love
What tribe is Paul from? Benjamin
According to the Beatitudes who will be filled? Those who hunger
and thirst for righteousness
What does Simon Peter do for a living before he becomes an
apostle? He was a fisherman.
In the Gospel of Mark, how does the Virgin Mary learn of her
pregnancy? From the angel Gabriel
Who is Stephen in Acts of the Apostles? The first Christian martyr
According to the Gospel of Matthew, who visits Jesus at his birth and
where does this meeting take place? The three wise men, in a
stable
By what name is Paul of Tarsus known before he begins his
missionary activity? Saul
According to Paul’s formulation in 1 Corinthians, which is the
greatest of the imperishable qualities? Love
Who is the high priest of Jerusalem who put Jesus on trial? Caiaphas
In the Gospel According to John, which of the apostles doubts
Jesus’s resurrection until he sees Jesus with his own eyes? Thomas
According to the Gospel of Matthew, where does Jesus’s first public
sermon take place? On the mount
In the Gospel of John, for whom does Mary Magdalene mistake
Jesus in his first resurrection appearance? Mary Magdalene
How does Judas signal Jesus’s identity to the Roman officials? He
kisses him.
Who murders John the Baptist? Herod Antipas
When Christians observe Palm Sunday, what biblical narrative are
they celebrating? Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem before his death
According to the Gospels, what is the unique literary genre Jesus
employs to preach his message? The parable
Which Gospel is most concerned with the mystery and identity of
the person of Jesus? John
Who baptizes Jesus? John the Baptizer
Who takes Jesus’s body off the cross? Joseph of Arimathea
Who is the first apostle to deny Jesus? Peter
Which Gospel is written by a doctor? Luke
The Old Testament has 17 Historical, 5 Poetical, and 17 Prophetic
books in it.
The 17 Historical Books are: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, The 17 Historical Books are: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers,
Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2
Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.

The 5 Poetical Books are: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and The 5 Poetical Books are: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and
Song of Solomon, Song of Solomon,

The 17 Prophetic Books are: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, The 17 Prophetic Books are: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel,
Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum,
Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.

The New Testament has 4 Gospels, Acts, 21 Epistles, and Revelation The New Testament has 4 Gospels, Acts, 21 Epistles, and Revelation
in it. in it.

The 4 Gospels are: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, The 4 Gospels are: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John,

The 21 Epistles are: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, The 21 Epistles are: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians,
Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians,
1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2
Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Jude. Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Jude.

Bible Facts – Miscellaneous Facts Bible Facts – Miscellaneous Facts

The Bible contains 1189 chapters. The Bible contains 1189 chapters.

The Old Testament has 929 chapters and the New Testament has The Old Testament has 929 chapters and the New Testament has
260 chapters. 260 chapters.

The longest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 119; and the shortest is The longest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 119; and the shortest is
Psalm 117. Psalm 117.

The longest verse is Esther 8:9, and the shortest is John 11:35. The longest verse is Esther 8:9, and the shortest is John 11:35.

The Bible was written: The Bible was written:

over a 1500 year span (from 1400 B.C to A.D. 100) over a 1500 year span (from 1400 B.C to A.D. 100)

over 40 generations over 40 generations

over 40 authors from many walks of life (i.e. - kings, peasants, over 40 authors from many walks of life (i.e. - kings, peasants,
philosophers, fishermen, poets, statesmen, scholars) philosophers, fishermen, poets, statesmen, scholars)

in different places (i.e. - wilderness, dungeon, palaces) in different places (i.e. - wilderness, dungeon, palaces)

at different times (i.e. - war, peace) at different times (i.e. - war, peace)

in different moods (i.e. - heights of joy, depths of despair) in different moods (i.e. - heights of joy, depths of despair)

on three continents (Asia, Africa, and Europe) on three continents (Asia, Africa, and Europe)

in three languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek) in three languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek)

Bible Facts – Miscellaneous Facts Bible Facts – Miscellaneous Facts

Various passages which speak of Jesus Christ as God – John 1:1, John Various passages which speak of Jesus Christ as God – John 1:1, John
20:28, Romans 9:5, Philippians 2:11, and Colossians 1:16. 20:28, Romans 9:5, Philippians 2:11, and Colossians 1:16.

Various passages which speak of Jesus Christ's humanity – John 1:14, Various passages which speak of Jesus Christ's humanity – John 1:14,
Luke 2:7, Luke 2:40, Luke 8:23, John 4:6 and Hebrews 4:15. Luke 2:7, Luke 2:40, Luke 8:23, John 4:6 and Hebrews 4:15.

Types of biblical prayers: Types of biblical prayers:

Confession (Psalm 51; Luke 18:10-24) Confession (Psalm 51; Luke 18:10-24)

Praise (1 Chronicles 29:10-13; Luke 1:46-55) Praise (1 Chronicles 29:10-13; Luke 1:46-55)

Thanksgiving (Psalm 105:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Thanksgiving (Psalm 105:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

Petition (Genesis 24:12-14; Acts 1:24-26) Petition (Genesis 24:12-14; Acts 1:24-26)

Intercession (Exodus 32:11-13; Philippians 1:9-11) Intercession (Exodus 32:11-13; Philippians 1:9-11)

Commitment (1 Kings 8:56-61; Acts 4:24-30) Commitment (1 Kings 8:56-61; Acts 4:24-30)

Forgiveness (Daniel 9:4-19; Acts 7:60) Forgiveness (Daniel 9:4-19; Acts 7:60)

Confidence (Psalm 23; Luke 2:29-32) Confidence (Psalm 23; Luke 2:29-32)

Benediction (Numbers 6:24-26; Jude 24)The Old Testament has 17 Benediction (Numbers 6:24-26; Jude 24)
Historical, 5 Poetical, and 17 Prophetic books in it.