678 Bible Trivia Questions – Every Book – New & Old Testament

With so much information in the Bible, it can be challenging to learn, retain, and apply all of the teachings. Bible trivia is a great way to study the works. Here you will find 678 Bible trivia questions. These Bible trivia questions below were created following the same order of the books in The Word of God Alive & Active – Holy Bible – Today’s English Version. This was accomplished by going through every book in this bible and identifying each text’s important components for you to quiz yourself.

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The Bible is the holy book of Christianity. It consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament, which together contain stories and teachings about the faith, history, and relationships between God and humans. The Bible has had a profound impact on humanity. It has been used by many societies as a source of guidance and comfort. The Bible has served as a source of inspiration and encouragement for generations, offering comfort and hope to those who are going through difficult times. It has been used to shape religious beliefs, inform moral values, and provide insight into the human condition. It has also been used as a source of literature, art, and music, and has helped to shape the development of language, literature, and culture around the world.

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The Old Testament Trivia Questions & Answers

The Old Testament is the first part of the Bible. It is based on the Hebrew Bible, which is believed by many to be, the Word of God. This is the foundational book of many religious texts. It is a significant component of most modern day religions and their writings. There is a distinct difference in the presentation of the Word of God in this part of the Bible. It is rich in history and meaning. Use these Bible trivia questions to test yourself and learn more about the content of this important part of the Good Book.

The Book of Genesis

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The Book of Genesis is the first book of the Bible. It is an account of the creation of the world, early human history, and the origination of the Jewish people in Israel.

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The Book of Genesis Trivia Questions & Answers

1. In the Book of Genesis, when God decides to destroy the world he created, who is the only person (and his family) that God spares?

Noah

2. What was Abraham’s name, originally?

Abram

3. What was Sarah’s name, originally?

Sarai

4. What is the oldest known, surviving copy, of the complete Latin Bible called?

The Codex Amiatinus

5. What was instituted as the sign of covenant for all males by God?

Circumcision

6. In the Book of Genesis, which chapters make up the “primeval history” which is story of the the first years of the world’s existence?

1-11

7. In the Book of Genesis, which chapters make up the “ancestral history” which is the era of the three Biblical patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?

12-50

8. What was Abraham’s birthplace?

Ur of Chaldeans or Ur Kaśdim

9. Who does Sarah tell Abraham to take as his second wife

Hagar or Keturah

10. When Abraham leaves Ur of the Chaldeans, where does he journey to?

Canaan

11. What is the Hebrew term for a person or group that is residing in a place that is not primarily their own, and is dependent on the good will of the community for their existence?

A Sojourner

12. Who is the only son of Abraham and Sarah?

Isaac

13. Who was Abraham’s first son with Hagar?

Ishmael

14. Who is the second of the patriarchs of Israel?

Isaac

15. What is the name of the son of Isaac and Rebecca, who is later called Israel?

Jacob

16. Who does Sarah drive out into the wilderness with Hagar, after the birth of Isaac?

Ishmael

17. Where do Israel, his son Joseph, and the Children of Israel descend into?

Egypt

18. Which cities does God destroy because of the sins of of the people?

Sodom and Gomorrah

19. How many people, in total, descended into Egypt with Israel?

70

20. Who gives birth to the twins, Esau and Jacob?

Rebecca

21. Who does tradition credit to the be the author of Genesis?

Moses

22. Who does God demand Abraham sacrifice?

His Son Isaac

23. In how many days did God create the world?

6 Days

24. When Sarah dies, where does Abraham purchase a plot for a family tomb?

Machpelah

25. God consecrates the seventh day to be a day of what?

A Day of Rest

26. Who’s wife turns back to look at the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and turns into a pillar of salt?

Lot’s Wife

27. Who were the first man and woman, God created?

Adam and Eve

28. Which tree does God instruct Adam and Eve not to eat from?

The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil

29. Which people are the ancestors of the daughters of Lot?

The Moabites and the Ammonites

30. Which animal entices Eve to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil?

The Serpent

31. What town do Abraham and Sarah go to, pretending to be brother and sister?

Gerar

32. Where does Abraham send his servant to find a wife for Isaac?

Mesopotamia

33. Who entices Adam to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil?

Eve

34. Who does the king of Gerar take as his wife, and God warns him to return her?

Sarah

35. Where does God create the first humans and animals?

The Garden of Eden

36. Why does Cain kill Abel?

God Rejected Cain’s Offering

37. After Jacob becomes the heir instead of Esau, and flees to his uncle, who are the two wives he earns?

Rachel and Leah

38. When Abraham send’s his servant to Mesopotamia to find a wife for Isaac, who is selected to be betrothed to Isaac?

Rebekah

39. What is the name of the son Eve bears to take Abel’s place?

Seth

40. Who has twelve sons, who are the ancestors of the twelve tribes?

Israel or Jacob

41. What is the name of the mysterious giant beings, mostly mentioned in the Book of Genesis?

The Nephilim

42. Who does Abraham marry after the death of his first wife, Sarah?

Keturah

43. What does God instruct Noah and his family to build?

An Ark

44. Which of Jacob’s sons makes his brothers so jealous, they sell him into slavery?

Joseph

45. How many pairs of each clean animal does God instruct Noah to put on his ark?

Seven

46. How many pairs of each unclean animal does God instruct Noah to put on his Ark?

One

47. What does God send to wipe out the world?

A Great Flood

48. Who does Jacob and his sons not recognize when they are reunited?

Joseph

49. What is God’s symbol of his promise, that he will never destroy the world with water again?

The Rainbow

50. What does God see mankind cooperating to build, so he divides humanity with many languages and sets them apart?

The Tower of Babel

The Book of Exodus

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The Book of Exodus tells the story of how the Israelites were delivered from slavery through their Exodus from Egypt. It also gives the significant account of how Moses lead his people, the revelations on the Mountain, and God’s favoring of Israel.

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The Book of Exodus Trivia Questions & Answers

51. Who was the Egyptian overseer beating, causing Moses to kill him?

A Hebrew Slave

52. During the Plagues of Egypt, what does God rain down, killing any man and animal that is not in a place of shelter?

Lightning and Hail

53. Where does Moses lead the Israelites out of bondage through, holding out his staff to make way?

The Red Sea

54. What does God pronounce at Mount Sinai?

The Ten Commandments

55. When Moses asks God for his name, what is God’s reply?

I Am that I Am

56. When Moses is leading his people to Canaan, and God seeks to kill him, who saves his life?

Zipporah

57. What were the two tablets of stone containing the Ten Commandments, written with?

The Finger of God

58. During the Plagues of Egypt, what does God turn the water into?

Blood

59. When God calls Moses up the mountain for the second time, how many days and nights does Moses remain?

40

60. How many plagues does God smite the Egyptians with, when Pharaoh refused to release the Israelites?

10

61. Where does Jacob’s sons and their families join Joseph?

Egypt

62. Where does Moses flee after killing an Egyptian Overseer?

Midian

63. During the Plagues of Egypt, what did God turn all the dust of Egypt into?

Lice

64. In Midian, who does Moses Marry?

Zipporah

65. When Moses comes down from the mountain, after God threatens to kill the unfaithful Israelites, what does Moses destroy out of anger?

The Stone Tablets

66. During the plague of Egypt, what does God send swarms of, that will “cover each and every tree of the land and eat all that is there to be eaten”?

Locusts

67. Who does the Pharaoh fear could become a fifth column within Egypt (enemies of Egypt), so he enslaves them?

The Israelites

68. Who appears at the peak of the Mount Sinai?

God

69. What does God provide along with water to the Israelites when they are hungry?

Manna

70. During the Plagues of Egypt, what does God turn the water into?

Blood

71. Where does the Pharaoh order all newborn Israelites be thrown into?

The Nile River

72. What does God give the instructions for the construction of, so that he may dwell permanently among his chosen people?

The Tabernacle or the Tent of the Congregation

73. When Moses is with God, what does Aaron cast which the people worship?

The Golden Calf

74. Who is Moses’ wife Zipporah, the daughter of?

Jethro or Reuel

74. Who became the first hereditary high priest under God?

Aaron

75. What ritual and civil law does God pronounce when Moses goes up into the mountain?

The Covenant Code

76. During the plagues of Egypt, how many days of darkness did God cover all of Egypt?

3 Days

77. Which people does Moses command, to kill the unfaithful Israelites?

The Levites

78. What does a Levite woman put her baby Moses in, to set him adrift on the river Nile?

An Ark of Bulrushes

79. When Moses returns to Egypt, what does he fail to convince the Pharaoh to do?

Release the Israelites

80. During the Plagues of Egypt, what did the handful of soot from the furnace become, which covered all the men and animals?

Boils

81. Who finds the Levite woman’s baby that was set adrift on the river Nile?

Pharaoh’s Daughter

82. After Moses remains on the mountain for forty days and forty nights, what does he return bearing a set of?

Stone Tablets

83. Who does God tell to ascend Mount Sinai?

Moses

84. After killing an Egyptian slave-master who was beating a Hebrew, Moses fled across the Red Sea to Midian; what did he encounter God within?

A Burning Bush

85. When Moses assembles the Hebrews and repeats the commandments to them, what day must be kept in God’s honor?

The Sabbath

86. What is God’s name presented to be in the Book of Exodus?

Yahweh

87. When Moses returns from the mountain, what has physically changed about him?

His Face

88. During the Plagues of Egypt, what amphibian does God unleashes in hordes upon the Egyptian people?

Frogs

89. What does Pharaoh’s daughter name the baby that was set adrift on the river nile?

Moses

90. During the plagues of Egypt, what did God tell Moses to tell the Israelites to use, to mark above their doors, so that Yahweh would pass over them?

Lamb’s Blood

91. Who visits Moses at the Mountain of God, suggesting he appoint judges over Israel?

Jethro

92. Which text is the second of the law codes given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai?

The Covenant Code

93. What is the more common name of the Decalogue, the set of biblical principles relating to ethics and worship of Christianity and Judaism?

The Ten Commandments

94. When Moses goes up Mount Sinai and God pronounces the Covenant Code, what land does God promise to the people if these laws are obeyed?

Canaan or Israel

95. What must Moses wear to hide his face, after it has physically transformed?

A Veil

The Book of Leviticus

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The Book of Leviticus is mostly comprised of God’s speeches to Moses, taking place during the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. God commands that Moses, repeat his words to the Israelites. In Leviticus, God tells the Israelites and their priests how to make offerings and how to conduct themselves in the Tabernacle.

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The Book of Leviticus Trivia Questions & Answers

96. Besides Aaron, who does Moses consecrate as the first priests?

His Sons

97. Whose sons are consumed with fire, by God, for their ritual offenses?

Aaron

98. What is the common English translation of Yom Kippur?

The Day of Atonemen

99. According to the Book of Leviticus, who is essential in handling the blood for sacrifice?

A Priest

100. What does Nadab and Abihu offer to God in their sacrifice, which in turn is disobeying God, and leads to God consuming them with fire?

Foreign Fire

101. What is the only day that the High Priest is allowed to enter the holiest part of the sanctuary?

Yom Kippur or The Day of Atonement

102. What animal is to be sacrificed for the sins of the Priest on the Day of Atonement?

A Bull

103. What animal is to be sacrificed for the community on the Day of Atonement?

A Goat

104. Who does the priest send the second goat as a sacrifice into the desert for, bearing the sins of all the people?

Azazel

105. What is the name of the god that is forbidden to be worshipped, with strict penalties for doing so?

Molech

106. On what day are Hebrew slaves and prisoners freed, debts would be forgiven, and the mercies of God would particularly manifest?

Jubilee

The Book of Numbers

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The Book of Numbers derives from the censuses taken of the Israelites, requested by God during their sanctuary, with the task of taking possession of the Promised Land. This work depicts the journey, deaths, and the arrival of the Israelites at the borders of Canaan.

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The Book of Numbers Trivia Questions & Answers

107. Who does God order into the wilderness of Sinai, to find those that are able to bear arms?

Moses

108. Which tribe is exempted from military service?

The Tribe of Levi

109. Who were the Gershonites and the Merarites headed by?

Ithamar

110. Which people does Moses order to be massacred?

The Midianites

111. How many years does Yahweh decrees, that the Israelites will be punished, by having to wander in the wilderness, for losing their faith?

40 Years

112. Why does Miriam and Aaron insult Moses?

For Marrying a Cushite

113. How many spies are sent into Canaan, to report back to Moses?

12 Spies

114. How many Israelites are found by Moses to be fit for military service?

603,550 Israelites

115. What were the Israelites bitten by for speaking against God and Moses?

The Fiery Flying Serpents

116. How many perished in the plague for murmuring against Moses and Aaron for the destruction of Korah’s men?

14,700

117. Who does Moses consecrate for the service of the Tabernacle, in place of the first-born sons?

The Levites

118. Who’s descendants where given the Promised Land by God?

Abraham or Abram

119. What are the names of the two spies, that are sent into Canaan, that report back to Moses, that the land is “flowing with milk and honey”?

Joshua and Caleb

120. Where does Aaron die?

On Mount Hor

121. How many elders is Moses ordered to choose, in order to help him govern the Israelites?

70 Elders

122. Who supervised the Kohathites, who carried the Ark and the holy furniture upon their shoulders on the march?

Eleazar

123. What skin condition is Miriam punished with, for insulting Moses?

Leprosy

124. Who led the rebellion against Moses?

Korah

125. Who is Moses ordered to appoint as his successor?

Joshua

126. Which two groups of people request Moses to assign them the land east of the Jordan?

The Reubenites and The Gadites

127. Which half-tribe is given a portion of the land east of Jordan?

The Manasseh

The Book of Deuteronomy

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The Book of Deuteronomy consists of the three sermons delivered by Moses to the Israelites, before they entered the Promised Land. These speeches consisted of the forty of wilderness wandering, and ended with the demand that the people follow the Law of Moses.

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The Book of Deuteronomy Trivia Questions & Answers

128. What are the set of Biblical principles of ethics and worship given at Mount Horeb (Sinai) called?

The Ten Commandments

129. What are the laws governing Israel’s worship, the regulation of community and religious leaders, social regulation, and confession of loyalty called?

The Deuteronomic Code

129. What mountain does Moses ascend, to die and be buried by God?

Mount Nebo or Nevo

130. Where are all sacrifices and vows to be brought?

The Central Sanctuary

131. Which group’s gods were forbidden from worship?

The Canaanites

132. Which three Pilgrimage Festivals were instituted in the Book of Deuteronomy?

Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot

133. What is the name of the obligatory specially knotted ritual tassels worn by observant Jewish people and Samaritans?

Tzitzit

134. Debts are to be released in what year?

The Seventh Year

135. What is the act of collecting leftover crops, that are to be given to the poor called?

Gleaning

136. What is the disfiguring skin condition in the Bible called?

Tzaraath

The Book of Joshua

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The Book of Joshua tells the stories of the Israelites, the destruction of their enemies, and the land distribution to the Twelve Tribes. In these stories, these campaigns were commanded by God, with the strict instruction to faithfully observe Mosaic Law.

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The Book of Joshua Trivia Questions & Answers

137. Which Canaanite woman hid two spies and sets in motion, the Israelites entrance into Canaan?

Rahab

138. In which mountains is Eleazar buried?

The Hill of Phinehas or Ephraim

139. What river do the Israelites cross though the miraculous intervention of God and the Ark of the covenant?

The Jordan River

140. Who as king, distributed the land to the tribes, also called, a covenantal land grant?

Yahweh

141. What was the first capital of the Kingdom of Israel?

Shechem

142. What book does God warn Joshua to keep faith with?

The Mosaic Covenant

143. Where are Joseph’s bones buried?

Shechem or Nablus

143. Which group of people trick the Israelites into entering an alliance with them, by saying they are not Canaanites?

The Gibeonites

144. What land did Joshua task two men to enter into as spies?

Jericho

145. Where is Joshua buried?

Timnath-serah or Timnath-heres

146. What does Yahweh miraculously hurl down to defeat the Canaanite king?

Hailstones

The Book of Judges

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The Book of Judges are stories that follow a repeated cycle; the people are unfaithful to Yahweh, they are delivered to their enemies, they repent for mercy, a great leader is sent to deliver them from oppression, prosperity returns, and then the people fall back into their unfaithful ways, restarting the same pattern. These great leaders are known as “Judges”.

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The Book of Judges Trivia Questions & Answers

147. Who was the king of Moab that oppressed Israel?

Eglon

148. Who was the last of the judges of the Israelites, according to the book of judges?

Samson

149. Who is the only female judge mentioned in the Bible?

Deborah

150. Who was the king of Shechem and the son of Gideon?

Abimelech

151. Who killed Eglon of Moab?

Ehud

152. Who is the king of Aram-Naharaim, and the first that oppressor of the Israelites?

Chushan-Rishathaim

153. Which group of people did Jephthah lead the Israelites into battle against?

The Ammonites

154. Who helped Deborah defeat the Canaanite armies lead by Sisera?

Barak

155. What group of people did Samson kill, by bringing down the columns and collapsing the temple?

The Philistines

156. Jabin was the king of which city in Canaan?

Hazor

157. Who was King Jabin’s captain at the Battle of Mount Tabor?

Sisera

The Book of Ruth

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The Book of Ruth tells the story of a Moabite woman named Ruth, who accepts Yahweh as her God and the Israelites as her people. Ruth stays with her Israelite mother-in-law, after the death of her husband, even after she is sent away by her mother-in-law.

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The Book of Ruth Trivia Questions & Answers

158. Where did Elimelech and his family emigrate from?

Bethlehem

159. Where did Elimelech and his family emigrate to?

Moab

160. Who was Elimelech’s wife?

Naomi

161. Who were the sons of Elimelech and Naomi?

Mahlon and Chilion

162. Who was Mahlon’s wife?

Ruth

163. When Ruth went to the field to glean, what was the name of the man the field belonged to?

Boaz

163. Who was Chilion’s wife?

Orpah

164. Who did Ruth marry after the death of Mahlon?

Boaz

165. What was the name of Boaz and Ruth’s son?

Obed

The Books of Samuel

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The Book of Samuel starts with the birth of Samuel, who is called by God as a child, and as a prophet. The book also includes the stories of Samuel anointing Saul as Israel’s first king, but God chooses David to be king instead, leading the Israelites to defeat their oppressors, and then Solomon builds the Temple for the Ark of the covenant.

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The Books of Samuel Trivia Questions & Answers

166. Who tells Yahweh, that if she is granted a son, the son will be dedicated to Yahweh for his entire life?

Hannah

167. Who is the only other Nazirite besides Samson, identified in the Bible?

Samuel

168. Which people capture the Ark of the Covenant from Shiloh?

The Philistines

169. What is Hannah’s son’s name?

Samuel

170. Where do the Israelites rush out of, to attack Philistines?

Mizpah

171. Who does Samuel appoint as judges, in his old age?

Joel and Abijah (His Sons)

172. What is the name of the priest that blessed Hannah and sent her home?

Eli

173. Who was Saul’s first son?

Jonathan

174. What are the names of Eli’s sons?

Hophni and Phinehas

175. What city is Eli the priest of?

Shiloh

176. Who does Samuel to make king first?

Saul

177. Who does Samuel make king second?

David

178. When the Philistines capture the Ark of the Covenant from Shiloh, which god’s temple do they bring it too?

Dagon or Dagan

179. In what battle do Hophni and Phinehas die?

The Battle of Aphek

180. Saul disobeys Yahweh’s instruction to destroy which enemies of the Israelites?

The Amalekites

181. What battle are Saul and Jonathan killed in?

The battle of Mount Gilboa

182. What is the name of Saul’s son, who is the ruler over the Northern tribes, during David’s reign?

Ish-bosheth or Ishbaal

183. Who does David commit adultery with?

Bathsheba

184. Who are the two army-captains who killed Ishbaal?

Rechab and Baanah

185. Who does David deliberately send on a suicide mission?

Uriah the Hittite

186. What is the name of David’s oldest son, who rapes his half-sister, Tamar?

Amnon

187. Who kills Amnon for raping Tamar?

Absalom

188. In what battle is Absalom killed?

The Battle of the Wood of Ephraim

189. Who of Saul’s remaining seven descendants is saved by David?

Mephibosheth

The Books of Kings

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The Books of Kings provides the explanation for the destruction of the Kingdom of Judah by Babylon, as well as the foundation for the return from exile. These books explain the ancient history of Judah and Israel during these times.

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The Books of Kings Trivia Questions & Answers

190. Who is the fourth son of King David, who proclaim’s himself as the successor to the throne?

Adonijah

191. Who built the First Temple?

Solomon

192. Who is appointed as David’s successor, by his supporters?

Solomon

193. Which group of people does God bring to destroy the Northern kingdom?

The Assyrians

194. When the kingdom is split in two, who becomes the first King to reign over the Kingdom of Judah?

Rehoboam

195. Who is the 13th king of Judah, that follows his ancestor David, and destroys the images of the other gods?

Hezekiah

196. Who reverses the reforms of Hezekiah, which leads to God destroying Jerusalem?

Manasseh of Judah

197. Who is the Neo-Babylonian King that defeated Jerusalem?

Nebuchadnezzar II

198. Who was the twentieth and last King of Judah before the kingdom was destroyed by King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon?

Zedekiah or Mattanyahu

The Books of Chronicles

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The Books of Chronicles is a historical and genealogical work, starting from Adam, and narrating through the history of ancient Israel and Judah, until the proclamation of King Cyrus. The stories include the first Kingdom of Israel, all the way to the conquering of the Neo-Babylonian Empire.

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The Books of Chronicles Trivia Questions & Answers

199. Who was the third son of Adam and Eve and the brother of Cain and Abel?

Seth

200. Who was the first son of Seth?

Enosh or Enos

201. Who was the king of the United Monarchy of Israel and Judah, that also killed Goliath?

David

202. Who succeeded his father, King David?

Solomon

203. When Judah is destroyed, where are the people taken into exile?

Babylon

204. Who was the Persian king who the conquered the Neo-Babylonian Empire?

King Cyrus the Great

205. What did Cyrus the Great order to be restored in Jerusalem?

The Temple

The Book of Ezra

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The Book of Ezra tells of the Return to Zion after Babylonian captivity. The stories are divided into two parts. The first part tells about the return from exile through King Cyrus, and the creation of the new Temple in Jerusalem. The second part tells of the mission of Ezar to Jerusalem and trying to purify the Jewish people from marriage with non-Jewish people.

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The Book of Ezra Trivia Questions & Answers

206. Who was the “prince of Judah”, that Cyrus the Great entrusted the return of temple vessels?

Sheshbazzar

207. How many exiles returned from Babylon to Jerusalem and Judah?

42,360

208. Who was the first person chosen to be the High Priest, for the reconstruction of the Jewish temple, after the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity?

Joshua, Jeshua, or Yeshua the High Priest

209. The officials of Samaria, wrote to which to king, warning him that Jerusalem is being rebuilt?

King Artaxerxes

210. Who writes to Darius, warning him that Jerusalem is being rebuilt, and to search for the decree of Cyrus?

Tattenai

211. Who does King Artaxerxes commission to appoint magistrates and judges, to administer the laws of God?

Ezra

212. When Ezra and the large group of people camp by the canal outside of Babylon, what tribe does he realize he does not have with him?

The Levites

213. Who do the Israelites assemble and send away?

The Foreign Wives and Children

The Book of Nehemiah

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The Book of Nehemiah is mostly a first person memoir about the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, after the Babylonian exile. The author, is a high official of the Persian court. The theme of the writing centers around the dedication of the city and the people to God’s laws.

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The Book of Nehemiah Trivia Questions & Answers

214. Who does the King of Susa appoint as governor of Judah?

Nehemiah

215. Where does Nehemiah travel to rebuild the walls?

Jerusalem

216. Which King aids Nehemiah in his mission to return to Jerusalem and rebuild its walls?

Artaxerxes

217. Who forces that all debt and mortgages from Jewish nobles, oppressing the poor, be cancelled?

Nehemiah

218. Who accuses Nehemiah of planning a rebellion against Artaxerxes?

Sanballat

219. After how many years does Nehemiah return to Susa?

12 Years

The Book of Tobit

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The Book of Tobit is a book of scripture, named after its main character. The book combines piety and morality with folklore. The teachings include prayers, psalms, and words of wisdom through the told story, reflecting the authors personal insight into religious faith.

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The Book of Tobit Trivia Questions & Answers

220. What Tribe was Tobit a part of?

The Naphtali Tribe

221. Who was Tobit’s paternal grandmother?

Deborah

222. Which cult does Tobit refuse?

The Golden Calves

223. Who was the first king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel?

Jeroboam I

224. What falls into his eyes and blinds Tobit, after he falls asleep in the open?

Bird Droppings

225. Who does Tobit falsely accuse of stealing a baby goat?

Anna (His Wife)

226. Who is the “worst of demons”, the demon of lust?

Asmodeus

227. Who does God send to heal Tobit and free Sarah from Asmodeus?

Angel Raphael

228. Where was Tobias washing his feet when a fish tried to swallow his foot?

The Tigris River

229. Who does Raphael tell Tobias to marry?

Sarah

230. What does Raphael tell Tobias to use, to cure his father’s blindness?

The Fish Gall Bladder

The Book of Judith

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The Book of Judith tells the story of a Jewish widow who uses her charm and beauty to destroy a foreign general. Through her actions, Judith saves Israel from oppression.

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The Book of Judith Trivia Questions & Answers

231. Judith is upset with her Jewish countrymen, for not trusting God to deliver them from who?

Foreign Conquerors

232. Who does Judith go with, to the camp of the enemy general?

Her Maid

233. What is the name of the enemy general?

Holofernes

234. How does Judith kill the enemy general?

Decapitation

235. Which group of people disperse once they find out their leader has died?

The Assyrians

The Book of Esther

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The Book of Esther is the story of a Hebrew woman in Persia. She becomes the queen of Persia and avoids her people’s genocide. This story is told during Purim, which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people.

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The Book of Esther Trivia Questions & Answers

236. Who is the ruler of the Person Empire, who holds a lavish 180 day banquet for his court and dignitaries?

King Ahasuerus

237. What is the name of the capital city, that King Ahasuerus, holds a seven day banquet for its inhabitants?

Shushan

238. What is the name of the queen, that King Ahasuerus orders to display her beauty?

Queen Vashti

239. Who was Esther raised by?

Uncle Mordecai

240. Who are the two eunuchs that are plotting to kill King Ahasuerus?

Bigthan and Teresh

241. What is the name of the viceroy that Mordecai refused to bow down to?

Haman

242. How many days does Esther direct Mordecai to have the Jewish people fast for her?

Three Days

243. Who does King Ahasuerus plan to honor?

Mordecai

242. Who does King Ahasuerus order to be hanged on the gallows?

Haman

243. What is the name of the holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman?

Purim

The First & Second Book of Maccabees

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The First and Second Book of Maccabees are best known for their accounts of the Maccabean revolt. The first work establishes the rededication of the Second Temple, which would later become the foundation of the Hanukkah. The second work recounts the first seven chapters of the first work with the addition of the Pharisaic tradition.

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The First & Second Book of Maccabees Trivia Questions & Answers

244. Which greek ruler tried to suppress the practice of basic Jewish Law?

Antiochus IV Epiphanes

245. What was the revolt against the Seleucid Empire and Hellenistic influence called?

The Maccabean Revolt

246. Who conquered the territory of Judea?

Alexander the Great

247. Where did Mattathias and his five sons live?

Modi’in

248. On what day did the Jewish defenders choose not to fight, resulting in the loss of a thousand Jewish people?

The Sabbath

249. Which festival is instituted by Judas Maccabeus and his brothers to celebrate the day that the temple is freed and reconsecrated?

Hanukkah

250. Who did Judas seek an alliance with, aiming to remove the Greeks?

The Roman Republic

251. Which Greek general did Jonathan Apphus have battle with?

Bacchides

252. Who double crosses Jonathan, leading to his capture?

Diodotus Tryphon

253. Who follows Jonathan as the next Jewish leader?

Simon

254. Who instigated the assassination of Simon and his two sons?

Ptolemy

The Book of Job

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The Book of Job addresses why God allows for evil in the world. Job suffered many tragedies through his experiences, at the hand of Satan. In these writings, we see how Job, a devout man of faith, is tested by God in his life.

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255. Where does Job live?

The Land of Uz

256. Who does God ask the opinion of Job’s piety?

Satan

257. What does God give Satan permission to take from Job?

His Wealth and His Children

258. What does God allow Satan to afflict Job’s body with?

Boils

259. Who prompts Job to “curse God and die”?

Job’s Wife

260. Who are Job’s three friends that console him?

Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar

261. Which poem follows the dialogues of Job and his friends?

The Hymn to Wisdom

262. After Job protests his innocence and demands that God answer him, who intervenes to say that, wisdom comes from God?

Elihu

263. When God tells Eliphaz that he, Bildad, and Zophar must make a burnt offering, who does he say will be their intercessor?

Job

264. What does God speak to Job through?

A Whirlwind

265. Once God restores Job to health, riches, and social standing, how many more children does Job have?

Ten

The Book of Psalms

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The Book of Psalms is composed of many sacred songs and hymns related to the teachings of the Christian and Jewish faith. Of all the Psalms written, one author is attributed to having created at least 75, having written more than any other writer in the book.

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The Book of Psalms Trivia Questions & Answers

266. The Book of Psalms is divided into how many sections?

Five

267. How many poems are included in the Book of Psalms?

150 Poems

268. Who has the most psalms associated to him in the Bible?

David

269. How many psalms did Moses write in the Book of Psalms?

One

270. What are the songs of praise for God’s creation in history called?

Hymns

271. What are the Psalms that express deep sorrow for the travails of a nation and ask God for blessing or intervention?

Psalms of Lament or Psalms of Communal Lament

272. Which psalms deal with the spiritual role of kings in the worship of God?

Royal Psalms

The Book of Proverbs

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The Book of Proverbs is a collection of writings that connects the pattern of life for over a millennium. These Biblical wisdoms bring up questions about the meaning of life, moral behaviors, values, and moreover, reenforce the importance of submitting one’s will to God, as a means to true wisdom, which is the ultimate goal of living a religious life.

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The Book of Proverbs Trivia Questions & Answers

273. Who are Proverbs 1-9 attributed to?

Solomon

274. What are Proverbs 22:17-24:22 called?

The Sayings of the Wise

275. Who are Proverbs 30 attributed to?

Agur ben Jakeh

276. Who are Proverbs 31:1-9 attributed to?

King Lemuel of Massa

277. Who are Proverbs 10-22:16 attributed to?

Solomon

278. In proverbs 25-29, the officials from which king copied Solomons words?

Hezekiah of Judah

279. Who taught King Lemuel, proverbs 31:1-9?

His Mother

Ecclesiastes

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Ecclesiastes is presented as the biography of the son of David. This story is introduced by a narrator. The Protagonist then gives the account of his planning, thoughts and experiences through his journey for knowledge. Ultimately, we learn that it is important to enjoy the journey towards wisdom, more than the goal of attaining it, since life will bring much frustration and unpredictability.

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Ecclesiastes Trivia Questions & Answers

280. Who’s wisdom is Ecclesiastes about?

Kohelet

281. Who was Kohelet’s father?

David

282. What title did Kohelet hold?

King

283. Who is believed to have written Ecclesiastes?

Solomon

284. What does the Teacher proclaim “Everything” is?

Meaningless

285. What does the author say wisdom brings?

Sorrow

286. Who does the author say are happier than the living?

The Dead

The Song of Songs

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The Song of Songs is a unique writing in the Bible. It explores physical love rather than wisdom. In this writing, the two lovers are praising one another in harmony, desiring one another’s intimacy. In modern Jewish and Christian tradition, this book is an allegory of the relationship between God and his people.

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The Song of Songs Trivia Questions & Answers

287. In the introduction, who are the “Song of Songs” attributed to?

Solomon

288. In chapter 2, the woman says she is “a ____ of Sharon”; what is the missing word?

Rose

289. In chapter 1, the woman says, “Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth – for your love is more delightful than ____”; what does she say the man’s love is more delightful than?

Wine

290. In chapter 4, the man says, “Your breasts are like two ____”; what does the man compare the woman’s breasts to?

Fawns

291. In chapter 4, the man says, “Thy lips are like a thread of ____”; what does the man compare the woman’s lips to?

Scarlet

The Book of Wisdom

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The Book of Wisdom focuses on a central theme of Wisdom in two forms. The first form of Wisdom applies to man, where Wisdom is the righteous perfection of knowledge bestowed by God. The second form of Wisdom is with God, where we learn, Wisdom is with God for all eternity.

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The Book of Wisdom Trivia Questions & Answers

292. The Book of Wisdom is addressed to who?

The Rulers of Earth

293. Who is strongly implied to be telling of his search for wisdom?

Solomon

294. The Book of Wisdom, addresses rulers of the earth, to love what?

Righteousness

295. In the second section, what is Solomon searching for?

Wisdom

296. According to the author, what does the “soul that plots evil” not receive?

Wisdom

297. According to the author, who invited death?

The Wicked

298. The author calls our lifetime, “the passing” of what?

A Shadow

The Book of Sirach

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The Book of Sirach was written by a Jewish scribe, on the inspiration of his father. The prologue of the Book of Sirach is considered to be the earliest witness to a canon of the book of prophets. This book deals mainly with wisdom, its meaning, and the instruction of living in a proper manner. It is a collection of ethical teachings.

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The Book of Sirach Trivia Questions & Answers

299. Who is the author of the Book of Sirach?

Ben Sira

300. Who is believed to be Ben Sira’s father?

Eleazar

301. Where did Ben Sira live?

Jerusalem

302. Who does the author say that all wisdom comes from?

God

303. The beginning of “Wisdom” in Ben Sira’s view, is synonymous with what?

The Fear of God

304. The Book of Sirach, contains the only instance in Biblical teaching of an explicit recommendation of what?

Physicians

305. What does the author say, will consume you like fire?

Desire

306. When you first gain a friend, what does the author say you must do before you trust him?

Test Him

The Book of Isaiah

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The Book of Isaiah is the first of the Major Prophets in the Christian Old Testament and the first of the Latter Prophets in the Hebrew Bible. In the first section, there is promise of judgement and then the restoration of Jerusalem, Judah, and the nations. In the second section, judgement has been presumably passed and restoration will soon come.

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The Book of Isaiah Trivia Questions & Answers

307. God has a plan which will be realized on what day?

The Day of Yahweh or the Day of the Lord

308. On the Day of the Lord, what place will become the center of God’s worldwide rule?

New Jerusalem or Zion

309. Who will emerge in the aftermath of Jerusalem’s punishment?

A Messiah

310. Where will Yahweh return the redeemed exiles to?

Jerusalem or Zion

311. Who’s faithfulness to Yahweh during the Assyrian siege is a model for restored community?

King Hezekiah

312. Who is the Persian king, the promised messiah, and the temple-builder that restored Zion?

King Cyrus the Great

313. Who is Isaiah the son of?

Amoz

314. Which king died, in the year that Isaiah received his call, according to the Book of Isaiah?

King Uzziah

315. Rather than political or military alliances, what did Isaiah believe was the only thing that could protect Judah and Jerusalem?

Complete Faith in Yahweh

316. Which enemies are the threat to Judah and Jerusalem during this period?

The Assyrians

The Book of Jeremiah

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The Book of Jeremiah is the second of the Latter Prophets in the Hebrew Bible and the second of the Prophets in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. The Book of Jeremiah is a message to the Jewish people that are in exile. Jeremiah explains that their exile is God’s response to the worship of pagans, but alludes to a restoration and a new covenant.

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317. Under what king did Jeremiah begin his prophetic mission?

King Josiah

318. Under what king did Jeremiah finish his prophetic mission?

King Zedekiah

319. The book of Jeremiah focuses on the events leading up to and surrounding the fall of Jerusalem to which state?

Babylon

320. Who is Jeremiah the son of?

Hilkiah

321. Where is Jeremiah thrown into, to die?

A Pit

322. How was Jeremiah killed?

He was Stoned to Death

323. What town was Jeremiah from?

Anathoth

324. Who wrote down Jeremiah’s words, as the prophet dictated them?

Baruch

The Book of Lamentations

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The Book of Lamentations is a book of poetic expressions of grief and sorrow for the destruction of the city. The book mourns God’s desertion. The degree of suffering is extreme, and the potential for redemption seems impossible. The author mentions repeatedly that this occurred because of the actions of the people against God.

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The Book of Lamentations Trivia Questions & Answers

325. How many poems are there in Lamentations?

Five

326. Who has Lamentations traditionally been ascribed too?

Jeremiah

327. The destruction of what city is described in the Book of Lamentations?

Jerusalem

328. In the first chapter, what is the city compared to, weeping and overcome with miseries?

A Widow

329. What are these miseries created by God, connected to in chapter 2?

Sins of the People

330. What does the author say, Jerusalem once a queen, has now become?

A Slave

The Book of Baruch

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The Book of Baruch is a reflection of Baruch’s take on the Jewish people that have been exiled from Babylon. His examination discusses the circumstances of the Jewish people, within the history of Israel, and the theological implications.

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331. Who was Baruch the scribe of?

Jeremiah

332. Where did Baruch write the text for the Book of Baruch?

Babylonia

333. What were the New Babylonians called?

The Chaldeans

334. Where did Nebuchadnezzar deport Jeconiah to?

Babylon

335. Who was Nebuchadnezzar II’s son?

Belshazzar

The Book of Ezekiel

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The Book of Ezekiel is structured around three themes. The first being the Judgement of Israel. The second being the judgement on the nations. The third being the future blessings for Israel. These themes are expressed through the visions of Ezekiel. Other important themes include the individual responsibility to God, purity, and the presence of God.

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The Book of Ezekiel Trivia Questions & Answers

336. How many visions does the prophet Ezekiel have?

Six

337. Who does God send to be the watchman in Israel?

Ezekial

338. What does God approach Ezekiel in?

A Battle Chariot

339. What does God approach Ezekiel as?

The Divine Warrior

340. What four creatures draw God’s chariot?

Man, Lion, Ox, and Eagle

341. Where does Ezekiel see God enthroned?

The Temple

342. From where does Ezekiel see God leave because of the abominations practiced there?

The Temple

343. Which enemies are destroyed when Ezekiel sees Israel’s enemies perish?

Gog and Magog

The Book of Daniel

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The Book of Daniel is a prophetic history of the portrayal of the end of times. It provides the account of Daniel’s visions. The message in the Book of Daniel is that God would save Israel from the current oppression, much like he saves Daniel from his enemies.

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The Book of Daniel Trivia Questions & Answers

344. What do Daniel and his three companions refuse to touch, of that of the royalty?

The Food and Wine

345. What does Daniel suggest to demonstrate his health and fortitude?

A Trial

346. How long does the Trial last?

Ten Days

347. What are the only two things participants of the trial are allowed to consume?

Vegetables and Water

348. Who dreams the important messages?

Nebuchadnezzar

349. Who receives the explanatory vision about Nebuchadnezzar’s dream from God?

Daniel

350. What destroyed the statue in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream?

A Rock

351. What does the rock in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream turn into?

A Mountain

352. Which three men refuse to bow down to the King’s golden statue?

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego

353. What does King Nebuchadnezzar throw the three men into?

A Fiery Furnace

354. In King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, interpreted by Daniel, for how many years will Nebuchadnezzar’s lose his mind and live like a wild animal?

Seven

355. When the hand appears in the temple, and writes on the wall, who does Daniel tell Belshazzar, that his kingdom will be given to?

Medes and the Persians

356. Who takes the kingdom after King Belshazzar is slain?

Darius the Mede

357. What is Daniel put in, for violating the decree of King Darius, to not worship any other man or god for 30 days?

A Lion’s Den

358. In Daniel’s dream, how many monstrous beasts does he see rising from the sea?

Four

359. In Daniel’s dream, who judges and destroys the beasts?

God

360. What do the four beasts represent in Daniel’s dream?

Four Kings

361. In the third year of Belshazzar, what two animals does Daniel have a vision of?

A Goat and a Ram

362. What does the Goat in Daniel’s vision represent?

Greece

363. What does the Ram in Daniel’s vision represent?

The Medes and Persians

364. In the first year of Darius the Mede, who’s word does Daniel meditate on?

Jeremiah

365. How long did Jeremiah say, the desecration of Jerusalem would last for?

Seventy Years

366. Which angel explains to Daniel, that the seventy years of Jerusalem’s desecration was actually 490 years?

Gabriel

367. Which archangel comes to deliver those to the afterlife?

Michael

The Book of Hosea

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The Book of Hosea is set around the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel due to the worshipping of gods other than Yahweh. The story is a metaphorical one, comparing the relationship between Yahweh and his people to that of an unfaithful wife and her husband.

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The Book of Hosea Trivia Questions & Answers

368. Who was Hosea married to?

Gomer

369. Who is the first son of Hosea?

Jezreel

370. What is Jezreel named after?

A Valley in Israel

371. Who is the daughter of Hosea?

Lo-ruhamah

372. What is the name of Hosea’s second son?

Lo-ammi

373. Who were the gods that the people of the Northern Kingdom were worshipping instead of Yahweh?

The Golden Calves and Baal

374. What type of law did the aristocracy and the priests lead the people away from?

The Law of God or Divine Law

The Book of Joel

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The Book of Joel is a prophetic book of the twelve minor Prophets in the Hebrew and Christian Bible. The stories include some of the plagues from the time and the coming judgment on the enemies of the Kingdom of Judah.

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375. What plague is lamented over?

The Locust Plague

376. What prolonged shortage is lamented over?

A Drought

377. Who is Joel’s father?

Pethuel

378. What does the book call for in the face of God’s judgement?

Repentance

379. Which enemies of the kingdom of Judah will be judged by God?

The Philistines, Edom, and Egypt

380. What does Joel warn is coming, and will bring destruction?

The Day of the Lord

The Book of Amos

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The Book of Amos was the first prophetic book of the bible that was written. In this book, Amos discusses the themes of divine judgement, social justice, and the infinite power of God, or his omnipotence, and how this will lead to the downfall of the Holy Land.

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The Book of Amos Trivia Questions & Answers

381. What town was Amos from?

Tekoa

382. What do the five symbolic visions prophesy?

The Destruction of Israel

383. Who does the prophet denounce the crimes of, along with the crimes of Israel?

The Gentiles

384. What was the first symbolic vision of God’s judgement on Israel?

The Locusts

385. What was the second symbolic vision of God’s judgement on Israel?

The Fire

386. What was the third symbolic vision of God’s judgement on Israel?

A Plumb Line

387. What was the fourth symbolic vision of God’s judgement on Israel?

A Fruit Basket

388. What was the fifth symbolic vision of God’s judgement on Israel?

God Beside the Altar

389. What does the oracle promise to be restored, after the destruction?

The House of David

The Book of Obadiah

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The Book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the Bible. It consists of solely one chapter. Obadiah was on of the Twelve Minor Prophets, and his visions concerned the fall of a great land, due to the pride of its people. This text serves as a great warning against arrogance.

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The Book of Obadiah Trivia Questions & Answers

390. The Book of Obadiah is based on the prophetic vision of, the fall of, which kingdom?

Edom

391. What was the founding father of Edom?

Esau

392. In which mountains did Obadiah say, that the high elevation of their dwelling place made the people too proud?

The Mountains of Seir

393. Which king successfully sieged Jerusalem?

King Nebuchadnezzar II

394. Which group of people helped the Babylonians loot the city of Jerusalem?

The Edomites

395. Who’s land was to be possessed by Egypt, and it’s people would cease to exist?

Edom

396. Which people would return from exile and posses the land of Edom?

The Israelites

397. What day of destruction was at hand for all nations according to Obadiah?

The Day of the Lord

The Book of Jonah

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The Book of Jonah is the story of a Hebrew prophet who is sent by God to prophesy the destruction of an Assyrian city. This work has managed to transcend into a very popular, well known children’s story. The major theme of this work is that, God forgives those who repent to him.

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The Book of Jonah Trivia Questions & Answers

398. Who was Jonah’s father?

Amittai

399. What city does God command Jonah go to?

Nineveh

400. What port does Jonah go to instead of Nineveh?

The Port of Jaffa, Joppa, Japho, or Joppe

401. Where does Jonah try to Sail too?

Tarshish

402. What did the sailors do in order to stop the huge storm, and calm the sea?

Throw Jonah Overboard

403. How is Jonah saved once he is thrown out to sea?

He is Swallowed by a Large Fish

404. How many days and nights does Jonah spend in the belly of the large fish?

Three

405. What does God command the fish to do with Jonah as he lives in the fish’s large belly?

Vomit Out Jonah

406. When Jonah finally does travel to Nineveh to prophesy to the people, in how many days does he cry that the city will be overthrown?

Forty

407. What do the people do once they begin to believe Jonah’s words?

They Proclaim a Fast

408. What does God put over Jonah’s shelter to shield him from the sun?

A Kikayon or Plant

409. What kills the plant over Jonah’s shelter?

A Worm

The Book of Micah

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The Book of Micah comes from a prophet of Judah. The book has a pattern of announcing doom and then hope, in an alternating fashion, within each division of the work. Micah disapproves of the current leaders, who he deems are unjust and oppressive of the poor. The book ends with hope for a world in the future, which is at peace, and back under the rule of the righteous.

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The Book of Micah Trivia Questions & Answers

410. In which town of southern Judah did Micah come from?

Moresheth

411. Whats is Micah’s full name?

Mikayahu

412. Under which three reigns of kings did Micah have his visions?

Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah

413. What lands did Micah predict the downfall of?

Samaria and Jerusalem

414. Which Kingdom did Micah predict the desolation of?

The Kingdom of Judah

415. By what means were the temple gifts of Samaria attained, which according to Micah, will lead to destruction?

Prostitution

The Book of Nahum

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The Book of Nahum is a collection of poems that announce the fall of Assyria. During this time, Assyria was one of the worst oppressors of Israel. The destruction of these cities, in this work, are served as examples of how God works throughout history.

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The Book of Nahum Trivia Questions & Answers

416. Where was Nahum from?

Elkosh

417. What does Nahum say, the Lord is “great in”?

Power

418. What does Nahum say, the lord will “take on his adversaries”?

Vengeance

419. What city does Nahum prophesy will fall?

Nineveh

420. What animal does Nahum compare Nineveh to?

A Lion

421. What type of person does Nahum compare Nineveh to?

A Harlot or Prostitute

The Book of Habakkuk

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The Book of Habakkuk is composed of three chapters. The first two chapters are a conversation between the Prophet Habakkuk and Yahweh. This book has played a significant part in shaping Christian thought around faith. The third chapter is a work of liturgy.

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422. What does Habakkuk cry out to God, yet, God does “not save”?

“Violence!”

423. Which empire will God use to execute judgement on Judah for their sins?

The Babylonian Empire or the Chaldeans

424. What do the Chaldeans “fly like”, “swooping down to devour”?

An Eagle

425. Who does God explain he will judge more harshly than the Kingdom of Judah?

The Chaldeans

426. What does Habakkuk ultimately express to God, even though he doesn’t understand his way of Judgement?

His Absolute Faith

The Book of Zephaniah

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The Book of Zephaniah is a prophetic book that focuses on the Day of the Lord. The book is about Yahweh’s judgement, the destruction he will create as the undoing of creation, and how surviving entails seeking refuge in Yahweh. The book ends announcing hope, joy, and celebration in the divine.

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The Book of Zephaniah Trivia Questions & Answers

427. Who is Zephaniah’s father?

Cushi

428. Who is Zephaniah’s grandfather?

Gedaliah

429. Who is Zephaniah’s great grandfather?

Amariah

430. Who is Zephaniah’s great-great grandfather?

Hezekiah

431. Under what king did Zephaniah prophesy?

Josiah

432. What city does Zephaniah prophesy will fall?

Nineveh

433. Under which two evil kings did Zephaniah grow up?

Manasseh and Amon

The Book of Haggai

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The Book of Haggai is also known as the Book of Aggeus. It is a short book with only two chapters, urging the people to build in the name of God. The refusal of the people to honor God, according to Haggai, has created great tragedy. The book’s major themes are centered around the need for the re-institution of religious practices and a people centered community after exile.

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The Book of Haggai Trivia Questions & Answers

434. During which king’s reign did the word of the Lord come to Haggai?

King Darius

435. Who is the governor of Judah?

Zerubbabel

436. What does the Lord tell the people to “consider” twice?

Their Ways

437. Who is Zerubbabel the son of?

Shealtiel

438. Who is Joshua the son of?

Jehozadak

439. What does Haggai urgently tell the people of Jerusalem to build?

The Second Temple

440. What does Haggai say is a result of the people refusing to build a second temple?

The Drought

441. After how many weeks does Haggai say the rebuilding of the temple began, from the day of his first prophecy?

Three Weeks

The Book of Zechariah

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The Book of Zechariah describes the prophecies of Zechariah that took place during the rule of King Darius I. After spending almost 70 years in exile, the Israelites were still hoping for the promises of the New Jerusalem to come to be. Zechariah has dream visions which provide the answers and hope for the people, through God.

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442. Who was Zechariah’s father?

Berechiah

443. What was Zechariah’s first vision of?

The Four Horseman

444. How many horns were in Zechariah’s second vision?

Four

445. How many craftsmen or carpenters were in Zechariah’s second vision?

Four

446. In Zechariah’s third vision, what did the man he saw, have with him?

A Measuring Line

447. Who was the high priest that Zechariah saw, initially in the filthy garments, in his fourth vision?

Joshua

448. What does Zechariah see in his fifth vision?

A Gold Lampstand and Two Olive Trees

449. What does Zechariah see in his sixth vision?

A Flying Scroll

450. In Zechariah’s seventh vision, what did he see in the basket?

A Woman

451. In Zechariah’s eighth vision, how many chariots did he see?

Four

The Book of Malachi

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The Book of Malachi is the last book of the Twelve Minor Prophets. The purpose of the book was to rectify the negligent and poor behaviors of the time, from a religious and social perspective. Even after the people of Judah and Israel had been saved, the people’s commitment to God once again began to wain.

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The Book of Malachi Trivia Questions & Answers

452. What does Malachi have the people of Israel, question of God, for them?

His Love

453. What does Malachi accuse the people of Israel to be failing at?

Respecting God

454. What are the people offering to God, which is insufficient?

Their Sacrifices

455. What Does Malachi state that Yahweh is sending to the priests who have not honored him with appropriate animal sacrifice?

A Curse

456. Who will return prior to the Day of Yahweh?

Elijah


The New Testament Trivia Questions & Answers

The New Testament is the second half of the Bible. The New Testament is based on the stories, lessons, and teachings of Jesus, along with the first century events of Christianity. Like the Old Testament, the New Testament is regarded as sacred scripture. This part of the Bible is a collection of texts written by a number of authors, in different periods of time. The writing is deep in meaning and forms the foundation of Christian religions. The Bible is vast with content, but these Bible trivia questions can help you learn more and test yourself about the second half of these works in the Book.

The Gospel of Matthew

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The Gospel of Matthew is the first book of the New Testament. It is one of three synoptic Gospels. It tells of how the Messiah of Israel was rejected and then executed by the people of Israel. The book also pronounces judgement on Israel and its leaders, becoming the salvation of the gentiles.

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The Gospel of Matthew Trivia Questions & Answers

457. Who baptized Jesus?

John

458. How long did Jesus pray and meditate in the wilderness?

Forty Days and Forty Nights

459. Who tempts Jesus in the wilderness?

Satan

460. Where did Jesus first preach?

Galilee

461. What are the eight blessings recounted by Jesus in the Sermon on the mount?

The Beatitudes

462. How many woes follow the Beatitudes by Jesus in the Sermon on the mount?

Four

463. Who does Jesus commission to preach to the Jewish people, perform miracles, and prophesy the coming of the Kingdom?

The Twelve Disciples

464. Who are the miracles of Jesus attributed to by his opposition?

Satan

465. As Jesus travels towards Jerusalem, who is he tested by?

The Pharisees

466. Who does Jesus drive from the temple?

The Money Changers

467. What is the final meal called in the gospel, that Jesus shared with his disciples?

The Last Supper or the Lord’s Supper

468. What were the Jewish leaders called, that put Jesus on trial?

The Sanhedrin

469. Who washed his hands to indicate that he assumes no responsibility for the killing of Jesus?

Pontius Pilates

470. How was Jesus killed?

Crucifixion

471. Who are the two “Marys” that discover the empty tomb of Jesus after his death?

Mary Magdalene and Mary of Clopas

472. Who sent guards to watch the the tomb of Jesus?

Pontius Pilate

473. Who scared the guards away from the tomb of Jesus?

An Angel

474. Where does Jesus tell his disciples to meet him after his resurrection?

Galilee

475. Where in Galilee does Jesus meet with his disciples?

On a Mountain

The Gospel of Mark

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The Gospel of Mark is the shortest of the New Testament gospels, and likely the first that has been written. It tells Jesus’ ministry in the most detail of any other gospel. The Gospel of Mark recounts Jesus’ message about the kingdom of God in human life and the good news of Jesus’ word.

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The Gospel of Mark Trivia Questions & Answers

476. What is Jesus first announced to be?

The Messiah

477. What is Jesus announced to be after his baptism?

The Son of God

478. Who imprisoned John the Baptist?

Herod Antipas

479. Why was John the Baptist imprisoned by Herod?

For Denouncing Herod’s Marriage

480. When Jesus asks the disciples “but you, who do you say I am?”, what does Peter answer?

He is the Christ

481. Who appears with Jesus when God says “This is my son”?

Moses and Elijah

482. Where does Jesus announce the coming destruction of the Temple?

On The Mount of Olives

483. What does a woman perfume Jesus’ head with?

Oil

484. Who is the woman who puts the oil on Jesus’ head?

Mary of Bethany

485. What is the name of the garden where Jesus goes with his disciples to pray during passover?

Gethsemane

486. Who Betrays Jesus to the Jewish people?

Judas

487. On what day of the week do the women come to the tomb to visit Jesus after his death?

Sunday

The Gospel of Luke

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The Gospel of Luke tells the stories of where Jesus came from, his birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and his ascension from Earth into Heaven. It continues the biblical history of God’s dealings with humanity from the Old Testament.

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The Gospel of Luke Trivia Questions & Answers

488. Who is the Gospel of Luke specifically directed to?

Theophilus

489. What was Luke’s main profession, according to the Gospel?

Physician

490. Who does Luke trace Jesus’ genealogy back to?

Adam

491. Who commanded a census of all Roman domains?

Caesar Augustus

492. What is the message by Gabriel, to the Virgin Mary, that she would conceive a son by the power of the Holy Spirit called?

The Annunciation

493. Who was the Mother of John the Baptist?

Elizabeth

494. What is described in the Gospel of Luke, when Mary goes to see her cousin Elizabeth?

The Visitation

495. When Mary greets Elizabeth, what does she feel John the Baptist do in her womb?

Leap

496. When Mary gave birth to Jesus, where did she place him?

A Manger

497. Where was Jesus born?

Bethlehem

498. Who was Joseph the descendent of?

King David

499. What was Jesus’ birth caused by?

Divine Intervention

500. Who did the angels announce Jesus’ birth to, who worshipped him as Messiah and Lord?

A Group of Shepherds

501. Where did Mary and Joseph present Jesus at the Temple?

In Jerusalem

502. When Jesus was presented at the temple in Jerusalem, who were the two people that gave thanks to God, who had sent his salvation?

Simeon and Anna the Prophetess

The Gospel of John

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The Gospel of John is the fourth of the four canonical gospels. This work is written in a highly literary and symbolic manner. The author of the work is mainly interested the significance of the signs, or miracles, performed by Jesus.

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503. Who did Jesus come to, but was rejected?

The Pharisees

504. What is the name commonly given to the first main section of the Gospel of John?

The Book of Signs

505. How many signs (or miracles) did Jesus perform?

Seven

506. What was the first miracle Jesus performed?

Changing Water into Wine

507. Where did Jesus turn water into wine?

The Wedding at Cana

508. What was the second miracle Jesus performed?

Healing the Royal Official’s Son

509. Where did Jesus heal the royal official’s son?

Capernaum

510. What was the third miracle Jesus performed?

Healing the Paralytic

511. Where did Jesus heal the Paralytic?

Bethesda

512. What was the fourth miracle Jesus performed?

Feeding the 5,000

513. How many loaves of bread did the disciples have when Jesus broke it to feed the 5,000?

Five Loaves

514. How many fish did the disciples have when Jesus broke it to feed the 5,000?

Two Fish

515. What was the fifth miracle Jesus performed?

Jesus Walked on Water

516. What was the sixth miracle Jesus performed?

Healing the Man Born Blind

517. What was the seventh miracle Jesus performed?

The Raising of Lazarus

518. Which book tells of Jesus’ return to his Heavenly Father?

The Book of Glory

The Acts of the Apostles

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The Acts of the Apostles tells of the founding of the Christian church and its spread through the Roman Empire. Acts begins with the ascension of Jesus from Earth to Heaven. The Apostles bring the message of Christ and are initially accepted, but then rejected and turned on by the people.

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The Acts of the Apostles Trivia Questions & Answers

519. Who are the acts of the apostles dedicated to?

Theophilus

520. Who do the apostles elect to replace Judas as a member of the twelve?

Matthias

521. On which day does the Holy Spirit descend and confer God’s power on the apostles?

Pentecost

522. Who healed the crippled beggar?

Peter

523. How many days after the resurrection did the Ascension occur?

40 Days

524. What did the Holy Spirit come to the apostles in the form of?

Tongues of Fire

525. When the apostles spoke and those in attendance heard their own languages being spoken, what is this form of speaking called?

Speaking in Tongues

526. What does Saul escape Damascus in?

A Basket

527. Who does Peter raise from the dead?

Tabitha (Dorcas)

528. Which apostle was executed by King Herod?

James

529. Who rescues Peter from prison?

An Angel

530. Who becomes emperor of the Roman Empire, at 16 years of age?

Nero

531. After Saul’s first missionary journey, what does his name become?

The Apostle Paul

532. Who did the apostles meets with to decide if Gentile Christians must observe the Jewish Law and customs?

The Council of Jerusalem

534. While Paul is preaching, who falls asleep and falls out of a window?

Eutychus

535. Who orders the execution of Peter and Paul?

Nero

The Epistle to the Romans

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The Epistle to the Romans is the sixth book in the New Testament, written to explain that the gospel of Jesus Christ offers salvation. It expounds that God’s righteousness will save all those who have faith in the word.

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The Epistle to the Romans Trivia Questions & Answers

536. Who wrote the “Epistle to the Romans”?

Paul

537. Who does Paul say Jesus human line stems from?

David

538. Who did Paul say his ministry was for?

The Gentiles

539. What does Pull commend the Romans for?

Their Faith

540. Paul spoke to which group of people “first”?

The Jewish People

541. Paul teaches that salvation from sin is only possible through what?

Faith

542. What does Paul describe, as clearing the believer of the guilt and penalty of sin, as a righteous gift from God?

Justification

543. Paul describes, that believers should no longer be bound by which law?

The Law of Moses or Mosaic Law

544. Paul describes that what, is “the fulfilling of the law”?

Love

The First Epistle to the Corinthians

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The First Epistle to the Corinthians is a letter addressed to the Christian church in Corinth. The letter addresses a number of issues in the Christian community of Corinth. This letter provides an excellent insight into the life of the early Christians.

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The First Epistle to the Corinthians Trivia Questions & Answers

545. Who are widely accepted is the co-authors of the First Epistle to Corinthians?

Paul and Sosthenes

546. Who had banished all of the Jewish people from Rome?

Claudius

547. Who were the Jewish couple, also tent makers like Paul, that Paul encountered when he entered Corinth?

Aquila and Priscilla

548. What group of people did Paul go visit first, in the synagogue, on every sabbath?

The Jewish People

549. What group of people did Paul go visit, after he was rejected by the Jewish people?

The Gentiles

550. Where did Paul go, that was next to the synagogue?

The House of Titius Justus

551. What was the name of the ruler of the synagogue, who Paul made a believer?

Crispus

552. When Paul was bought before the Tribunal, who was the proconsul that exonerated him?

Gallio

The Second Epistle to the Corinthians

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In the Second Epistle to the Corinthians, the authors describe what happened when the group met with the Jewish Christian church leaders, to discuss the mission to the Gentiles. The main goal of the mission was to collect funds for the poorer church in Jerusalem.

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The Second Epistle to the Corinthians Trivia Questions & Answers

553. Who are widely accepted as the writers of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians?

Paul and Timothy

554. When Paul states, “For we do not preach ourselves, but…”, who does he say he is there to preach for instead, as his servant?

Christ Jesus as Lord

555. What is promised to followers of Christ, in the Second Epistle to the Corinthians?

Suffering

556. Who does Paul urge the Corinthians to give offerings to?

The Believers in Judea or Jerusalem

557. What does Paul ask God to remove from his life, which God refuses?

Suffering

The Epistle to the Galatians

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The Epistle to the Galatians is a letter from the author to the Christians in Galatia. The main topic of concern is around the Christians and Mosaic Law. The author argues that Christians do not need to follow the tenets of these Laws.

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558. Who wrote the Epistle to the Galatians?

Paul

559. What law was being taught in the churches of Galatia, as the means to Salvation?

The Law of Moses or Mosaic Law

560. What does Paul warn about preachers of the Gospel that contradict his authentic Gospel; what will happen to them?

They Will Be Cursed

561. Who does Paul say lives in him and through him?

Christ

562. What does Paul declare, that faith cannot be obtained through the keeping of?

The Law

563. What does Paul say, that the fruit of the spirit tells us to ” ____ __ ___ ______, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh”?

“Walk by the Spirit”

The Epistle to the Ephesians

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The Epistle to the Ephesians is the tenth book of the New Testament. An important theme in the letter by the author is centered around Christian behavior towards one another and maintaining unity as one people under Christ. Another important theme of the letter focuses on keeping the Church pure and holy.

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The Epistle to the Ephesians Trivia Questions & Answers

564. Who’s authorship has traditionally been attributed to the Epistle to the Ephesians?

Paul

565. According to Paul, when did God choose every one of his believers?

Before the Foundation of the World

566. Who are “adopted as sons through Jesus Christ”, according to Paul?

Christians

567. What does every believer have a responsibility to do, for Jesus, according to Paul?

Live as Servants of Jesus Christ

568. What does Paul say, that husbands are to love their wives as?

“Their Own Bodies”

The Epistle to the Philippians

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The Epistle to the Philippians is addressed to the Christian church in Philippi. The author describes how he and his accompanier, visited Green during a second missionary and during the visit, they were accused of being a disturbance.

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569. Who are the two authors that the Epistle to the Philippians is attributed to?

Paul and Timothy

570. Where in Rome was Paul when he wrote the Epistle to the Philippians?

In Prison

571. As Christians surrender their lives in service to Jesus Christ, what should they expect in this life for doing so, according to Paul?

Suffering

572. Because Paul is imprisoned, what benefit has it had for the Christian message?

It Helped Spread the Message

573. Who does Paul expresses gratitude for the devotion and heroism of?

Epaphroditus

574. What practice does Paul warn the Philippians about, perpetuated as a necessity for salvation, but is now considered, worthless?

Circumcision

575. What does Paul express his gratitude to the Philippians for sending him?

Gifts

The Epistle to the Colossians

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The Epistle to the Colossians, is the twelfth book of the New Testament, written as a letter to the Church in Colossae, by the author. During this time, Pagans were incorporating their teachings in the Christian church, and the author wrote to warn followers of such practices. The heresy he describes was vast and varied.

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The Epistle to the Colossians Trivia Questions & Answers

576. Who were the two authors of the Epistle to the Colossians?

Paul and Timothy

577. Where did Paul write the the Epistle to the Colossians?

In Prison

578. Who did Paul assure that God is?

Jesus Christ

579. What did Gnostic philosophy relegate Jesus as?

A Lesser or Lower god

580. According to Paul, how did Jesus “reconcile all things unto Himself”?

He was Nailed to the Cross

581. What did Paul say, to let “rule in your hearts”?

The Peace of Christ

The First Epistle to the Thessalonians

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The First Epistle to the Thessalonians is addressed to the church in Thessalonica, Greece. In it, the author’s main purpose is to encourage the Christians who are quietly working and waiting in hope for the return of Jesus Christ. The author writes to express his thanks for the recipients spiritual health.

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The First Epistle to the Thessalonians Trivia Questions & Answers

582. Who was the author of the First Epistle to the Thessalonians?

Paul

583. What were many Gentiles worshiping prior to Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica?

Pagan Idols

584. How many days did Paul preach in a Jewish synagogue on Sabbath?

Three Days

585. When sickness prevented Paul from returning to the church in Thessalonica, who returned in his place?

Timothy

586. Concerning those who died or who might die before Jesus returns, what did Paul say would happen to them, equally to those who are still living?

They Would be Raised from the Dead

587. What event does Paul tell his followers to be ready for at any moment?

The Day of the Lord

The Second Epistle to the Thessalonians

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The Second Epistle to the Thessalonians is a book from the New Testament, describing the events that will take place before the Second Coming of the Lord. There were false teachers at the time, spreading many lies, which was very troubling to the author.

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588. Who were the co-authors of the Second Epistle to the Thessalonians?

Paul and Timothy

589. What was the primary false teaching that the Thessalonians faced?

Christ had Already Returned

590. What does Paul say must occur prior to Christ’s return?

A Great Tribulation

591. When Paul expresses his thanks to the readers, he states that they would be chosen for salvation by God and would not susceptible to which great deception?

The Great Apostasy

592. In the coming of the Antichrist, what is the term used for the one who restrains him from coming?

The Katechon

593. How does Paul say to treat those that live an unruly life, rather than to make them your enemy?

Admonish him as a Brother

594. What were some followers doing, to show their faith for the coming of the Day of the Lord, that became a burden to others?

Not Working

595. Where will the Antichrist establish himself according to Paul?

In the Temple at Jerusalem

596. Who will overthrow the Antichrist?

The Lord Jesus

The First Epistle to Timothy

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The First Epistle to Timothy, is a letter written by Paul to his younger colleague, Timothy. In the letter, Paul discusses Timothy’s ministry in Ephesus and includes responsibilities, along with instructions on the organizations of the Church and the responsibilities of certain group leaders to maintain truth among the erroneous behaviors of others.

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The First Epistle to Timothy Trivia Questions & Answers

597. Who is the mediator between God and human beings according to Paul?

Jesus Christ

598. Who does the “Spirit clearly say” will teach those to “follow deceiving spirits”?

Demons

599. Who does Paul say that prayers, thanksgiving and petitions be made for?

Everyone

600. The trustworthy saying states, that the aspiration to be an overseer is what?

A Noble Task

601. To who does Paul say, to not “let anyone look down you”?

The Young

602. What is Paul’s main concern with the people and the church?

How they Conduct Themselves

603. If someone can’t take care of this, then how can they take care of God’s Church?

Their Family

604. How does Paul say women should dress?

Modestly

605. Why did Jesus Christ come into this world, according to Paul?

To Save Sinners

The Second Epistle to Timothy

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The Second Epistle to Timothy is addressed to a fellow missionary, Timothy. In this letter, the author is concerned with the work of a pastor in taking care of his community. The letter also contains a prophecy of the dangers during the time and in the coming last days.

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The Second Epistle to Timothy Trivia Questions & Answers

606. Who wrote the Second Epistle to Timothy?

Paul

607. What does Paul urge Timothy to not have?

A “Spirit of Timidity

608. What should Timothy not be ashamed to do?

Testify about the Lord

609. When does Paul want Timothy to come see him?

Before Winter

610. Who does Paul want Timothy to bring to him?

Mark

611. What was Paul anticipating?

His Death

612. What does Paul suffer for?

The Gospel of Jesus Christ

613. What was Paul being held captive in, while he awaited trial?

In a Dungeon

614. What does Paul say will happen to those who “live godly in Christ Jesus”?

They will be Persecuted

The Epistle to Titus

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The Epistle to Titus is addressed to Saint Titus, a disciple of the author. In it, the author describes the requirements and the duties of the elders and bishops in the Christian Church and the larger Christian community. The larger purpose, was to provide the recipient with the authorization and guidance against the opposition.

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615. Who wrote the Epistle to Titus?

Paul

616. When Paul writes to Titus, where is Titus currently leading the churches?

Crete

617. When Paul gives qualifications about how to choose leaders in the church, what does he say, “the overseer must be above…”?

Reproach

618. What type of rebellious men and deceivers does Paul say to be aware of; those who…?

Turn Away From Truth

619. According to Paul, when the “grace of God had appeared” who did he bring salvation to?

All Men

The Epistle to Philemon

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The Epistle to Philemon is a letter written to a Colossian church leader. During this time, a slave had escaped from his owner, running away from Colossae to Rome, hoping to hide, and eventually, disappear among the people. Once in Rome, the slave came into contact with the author. In this letter, the author makes a plea for the returning slave.

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620. Who were the two authors of the Epistle to Philemon?

Paul and Timothy

621. Where was Paul when he wrote the Epistle to Philemon?

Prison

622. What is the name of the person that Paul makes a plea for, in the letter to Philemon?

Onesimus

623. What is the job or role of Onesimus?

A Serveant or Slave

624. Paul says Onesimus was “useless” but now calls him what?

“Useful”

625. Who offers to pay Onesimus debt to Philemon?

Paul

626. Who does Paul request, to prepare a guest room for his visit?

Philemon

The Epistle to the Hebrews

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The Epistle to the Hebrews is a book of the New Testament that has been traditionally attributed to Paul, but modern biblical scholars consider the author to be unknown. In this book, the author argues that the Jewish Law has been superseded by the new covenant of the Gentiles.

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627. Who does the author demonstrate as preeminent over Moses, the Angels and priests?

Jesus of Nazareth

628. The author states, that the New Covenant is superior to what?

The Old Covenant

629. What does the author say was the perfect permanent sacrifice?

Jesus Christ

630. What does the author say is, “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen”?

Faith

631. What does the author say is our source of salvation?

Faith in Jesus Christ

632. Who does the Author say is “the author and perfecter of faith”?

Jesus Chris

The Epistle of James

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The Epistle of James is a General epistle of the New Testament, written to the Jewish Christians who were outside of Israel. The author frames his letter to his audience, encouraging them to be patient and to persevere through the trials and temptations of short term urges of sin. The main theme of the letter is to mature in faith in Christ.

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633. Who was James the younger half-brother of?

Jesus Christ

634. How does James teach his believers to prove themselves?

By Being “Doers of the Word”

635. James says that, a person who breaks one of the 10 commandments is guilty of what?

Breaking All of Them

636. Who does James instruct believers to submit to?

God

637. What does James say, someone who turns a sinner away from their errors, will receive?

Salvation

The First Epistle of Peter

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The First Epistle of Peter is a book of the New Testament, attributed to Peter the Apostle. The main theme of the First Epistle of Peter, is to live with hope during times of difficult pain. The example of Christ serves as the inspiration for Christians, and the life to be followed.

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638. What does Peter say that all believers, are to live a life of personal holiness, even in times of what?

Suffering and Persecution

639. What does Peter teach that all Christians are to expect?

Suffering

640. What does Peter claim that we are obligated to preach?

The “Hope That is in You”

641. Who does Peter say is continuously “seeking whom he may devour”?

Satan or the Devil

642. According to Peter, by whose wounds were we healed?

Jesus Christ

643. If the believer suffers persecution, who are we to glorify according to Peter?

God

The Second Epistle of Peter

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The Second Epistle of Peter is a New Testament book traditionally attributed to Peter. The letter is a personal message from the aging Apostle, at the end of his vocation. The main concern in Peter’s words is about Heresy and preserving the Church against corruption along with, the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ.

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644. Whose Gospel does Peter claim the growing church is preaching?

Jesus Christ

645. Who did Peter teach, God would specifically judge for hurting the churches?

False Prophets

646. What beliefs that Peter teaches, which we know today, were the philosophical principals that were hurting the churches a the time?

Gnosticism

647. According to Peter, what has God not yet brought, so that more people will have a chance to reject evil and find salvation?

The Second Coming of Christ

648. What important characteristic does Peter claim, God has for us, since he is waiting for us to reject evil and find salvation?

Patience

The First Epistle of John

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The First Epistle of John is a book of the New Testament. In the letter, the author advises Christians on how to identify the true teachers of the Word of Jesus Christ, by their characteristics. These essential attributes include, their proclamation of Jesus living in the flesh, their shown ethics, and their demonstrated love.

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649. What does John say that God would do if sins were confessed?

He Would Cleanse Them

650. What did John urge believers not to love?

The World

651. Who does John claim, that God, through his love, sent Jesus to destroy the work of?

The Devil

652. What does John say, how we should love each other, not only words, but with what also?

“In Deed and Truth”

653. What does John want believers to know, with 100% certainty and faith, that they will have?

Eternal Life

The Second Epistle of John

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The Second Epistle of John is attributed to John the Evangelist. This book of the New Testament was written by John in regards to the heretic influences coming into the Church. Simultaneously, John is also expressing his joy for the members of the Church who have remained loyal to the Gospel in its purest, original form and values.

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654. Who does John send greetings too?

“The Chosen Lady”

655. What did the Gnostics deny that Jesus had?

A Real Human Body

656. What did John tell the believers to “Walk in…”?

The Truth

657. What did John say of those teachers, that did not follow Jesus Christ?

They Were False Teachers

658. What does John make clear, that the false teachers, or “deceivers” were to the Jesus?

Anti-Christ

659. What does John remind his readers that Christians as a responsibility, must feel towards other Christians?

Love

The Third Epistle of John

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The Third Epistle of John is a book of the New Testament attributed to John the Evangelist. This personal letter was sent to encourage and strengthen the recipient during the trials and troubles of his area. The main theme of the letter was to provide inspiration against the enemies of the gospel and reassurance to those who proclaim the truth.

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660. Who is the letter of John written to?

Gaius

661. Who does John say, “The one who does good” is of?

God

662. Who is the false teacher that John criticizes?

Diotrephes

663. Who rejected the previous letter from John?

Diotrephes

664. At the end of the letter, how does John say he would prefer to discuss these matters?

Face to Face

The Epistle of Jude

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The Epistle of Jude is the final book of the Epistles, in the New Testament. In it, the author was aiming to expose the false teachers in the Christian community. Jude is also wanting to encourage the true followers to stand firm in their fight for truth and in their faith.

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665. Who is Jude the half brother of?

Jesus Christ

666. What two cities does Jude cite, that have “given themselves to fornication, and going after other flesh” and suffered with the punishment of “eternal fire”?

Sodom and Gomorrah

667. According to Jude, who disputed with the devil over the body of Moses?

Michael the Archangel

668. What three people from the Old Testament does Jude compare the heretics to?

Cain, Balaam, and Korah

669. Who does Jude reference, having prophesied that the Lord will come with his saints to excuse Judgement?

Enoch

The Book of Revelation

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The Book of Revelation is the final book of the New Testament. This book is centered around the apocalypse that will come. According to the book, this time of tribulation will be a time of judgment for those that did not believe or did not have faith. The writing describes the events that will come during this time.

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670. Who is the author of the Book of Revelation?

John

671. What island is John on when he writes the letter?

Patmos

672. Who does John address the letter to?

The Seven Churches of Asia

673. Where was John writing the letter from, while he was in Patmos?

Prison

674. What was John warning for the non-believers on the Last Day?

Final Judgement of Damnation

675. Who provided the revelation of truth to John, about the apocalypse?

An Angel

676. In the Spiritual Realm, what does John describe Jesus as?

“A Slain Lamb”

677. What do the seven angels carry in their seven bowls?

Plagues

678. What is the final resting place of the unbelieving according to John?

Hell

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