50 Bible Trivia Questions and Answers

A game of Bible trivia is a fun and creative way to learn more about God's Word and keep flexing your spiritual muscles! Listed below are easy, medium and a few difficult questions from both the Old and New Testaments to test your skills. You can play this as part of family game night, on a car trip or during your next Sunday school class (virtual or in-person). Divide into teams and take turns asking questions, play one-on-one or post these on your social media page to spark some meaningful discussion. Once you work your way through this list, try your hand at making up a few of your own! Old Testament Trivia Easy How many books are in the Protestant Old Testament? 39 On what day did God create man? Sixth day How many sons did Jacob have? 12 This man wrote the first five books of the Old Testament. Moses From what part of Adam's body did God create Eve? Rib What did David use to defeat Goliath? A sling and a stone Name one of the two birds Noah sent from the Ark. A Raven and a dove What animal tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden? A serpent What gave Sampson his strength? His hair God asked Abraham to make a sacrifice to Him on Mount Moriah. What was it? His son, Isaac Medium In what language was the Old Testament written? Hebrew How many people were aboard Noah's Ark? Eight What sea did Moses part to aid in his people's escape from the Pharaoh? Red Sea Who were Miriam's brothers? Aaron and Moses How many plagues did God send to Egypt? 10 What was The Golden Calf? The idol the Israelites worshipped while Moses was away. What did Jacob give Joseph that sparked jealousy from his siblings? A coat of many colors Difficult What does the word Israel mean? Prevails with God Who was the only female judge of Israel? Deborah What are the four rivers listed as flowing out of Eden? Phishon, Gihon, Hiddekel (Tigris) and Phirat (Euphrates) What musical instrument did David play? The harp (or lyre) New Testament Trivia Easy In what city was Jesus born? Bethlehem Who brought Jesus gifts when he was born? The wise men What is the eighth commandment? Thou shall not steal. Name two out of the nine Fruits of the Spirit. Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self Control. Who is the angel who told Mary she would give birth to Jesus? The Angel Gabriel On which day did Jesus rise from the dead? Third day What was Jesus' crown made of? Thorns Where does Jesus give his first sermon? On the mount What are the four Gospels in the New Testament? Matthew, Mark, Luke and John How many days and nights did Jesus fast? 40 days Which woman washed Jesus' feet? Mary Magdalene What was Jesus' profession before he started his ministry? A carpenter What day of the week did Jesus rise from the dead? Sunday Where did Jesus go 40 days after His resurrection? Heaven Medium Who baptized Jesus and in what river? John the Baptist in the River Jordan Name the first two apostles to follow Jesus. Peter and Andrew What was the profession of Simon Peter before following Jesus? A fisherman Where did Jesus turn water into wine? Cana How many days was Lazarus dead before Jesus came to visit? Four What is the name of the garden where Jesus went to pray after the Last Supper? Garden of Gethsemane After Jesus fed 5,000 people, how many baskets of food were left over? 12 What color are the four horses in the Book of Revelation? White, Red, Dark and Pale How old was Jesus when he started his ministry? 30 What was the name of the woman who washed Jesus' feet? Mary Magdalene After Jesus was crucified, who took His body down from the cross? Joseph of Arimathea Difficult Who is considered the 13th apostle to replace Judas Iscariot? Matthias At King Herod's birthday party, what unusual gift did he grant his stepdaughter? The head of John the Baptist What city mentioned in the Book of Revelation is also the name of an American city? Philadelphia Name the shortest verse in the Bible? "Jesus wept." Gospel of John, chapter 11, verse 35. Playing trivia is a fun way to discover more about the Bible and grow your faith. Good luck! Courtney McLaughlin is a freelance writer in Charlotte, N.C. She gratefully shares her life, home and heart with her daughter and their dog.

50 Bible Trivia Questions and Answers

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