BIBLE QUIZ BEE
How many books are in the Protestant Old Testament? 39
On what day did God create man? Sixth day
How many sons did Jacob have? 12
This man wrote the first five books of the Old Testament. Moses
From what part of Adam’s body did God create Eve? Rib
What did David use to defeat Goliath? A sling and a stone
Name one of the two birds Noah sent from the Ark . A Raven and a
dove
What animal tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden? A serpent
What gave Sampson his strength? His hair
God asked Abraham to make a sacrifice to Him on Mount Moriah. What was
it? His son, Isaac
In what language was the Old Testament written? Hebrew
How many people were aboard Noah’s Ark? Eight
What sea did Moses part to aid in his people’s escape from the
Pharaoh? Red Sea
Who were Miriam’s brothers? Aaron and Moses
How many plagues did God send to Egypt? 10
What was The Golden Calf? The
idol the Israelites
worshipped while Moses was away.
What did Jacob give Joseph that sparked jealousy from his siblings ? A
coat of many colors
What does the word Israel mean? Prevails with God
Who was the only female judge of Israel? Deborah
What are the four rivers listed as flowing out of Eden? Phishon,
Gihon, Hiddekel (Tigris) and Phirat (Euphrates)
What musical instrument did David play? The harp (or lyre)
In what city was Jesus born? Bethlehem
Who brought Jesus gifts when he was born? The wise men
What is the eighth commandment? Thou shall not steal.
Name two out of the nine Fruits of the Spirit. Love,
Joy, Peace,
Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness,
Gentleness and Self Control.
Who is the angel who told Mary she would give birth to Jesus? The
Angel Gabriel
On which day did Jesus rise from the dead? Third day
What was Jesus’ crown made of? Thorns
Where does Jesus give his first sermon? On the mount
What are the four Gospels in the New Testament? Matthew, Mark,
Luke and John
How many days and nights did Jesus fast? 40 days
Which woman washed Jesus’ feet? Mary Magdalene
What was Jesus’ profession before he started his ministry? A
carpenter
What day of the week did Jesus rise from the dead? Sunday
Where did Jesus go 40 days after His resurrection? Heaven
Who baptized Jesus and in what river? John the Baptist in the
River Jordan
Name the first two apostles to follow Jesus. Peter and Andrew
What was the profession of Simon Peter before following Jesus? A
fisherman
Where did Jesus turn water into wine? Cana
How many days was Lazarus dead before Jesus came to visit? Four
What is the name of the garden where Jesus went to pray after the Last
Supper? Garden of Gethsemane
After Jesus fed 5,000 people, how many baskets of food were left over? 12
What color are the four horses in the Book of Revelation? White, Red,
Dark and Pale
How old was Jesus when he started his ministry? 30
What was the name of the woman who washed Jesus’ feet? Mary
Magdalene
After Jesus was crucified, who took His body down from the
cross? Joseph of Arimathea
Who is considered the 13th apostle to replace Judas Iscariot? Matthias
What unusual gift did King Herod promise his daughter for her
birthday? The head of John the Baptist
What city mentioned in the Book of Revelation is also the name of an
American city? Philadelphia
Name the shortest verse in the Bible? “Jesus wept.” Gospel of
John, chapter 11, verse 35.
How many books are in the New Testament? 27
What type of insect did John the Baptist eat in the desert? Locusts
How many people did Jesus feed with five loaves of bread and two fish? about
5000 men
Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented at the Temple as a
baby? Simeon
Paul was shipwrecked on what island? Malta
What tribe is Paul from? Benjamin
According to Paul’s formulation in 1 Corinthians, which is the greatest of the
imperishable qualities? Love
