Bible Quiz: Biblical Figures and Events

Bible Study Notes

• Popularity: The Bible is the most popular book in terms of copies sold.

• First Book: Genesis is the first book of the Bible.

• Creation: God took six days to create the world.

• First Man: Adam.

• First Woman: Eve.

• Initial Location: Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden.

• Sons of Adam and Eve: Cain, Abel, and Seth were their three sons (mentioned in the passage).

• Noah's Ark: God instructed Noah to build an ark.

• Flood Duration: It rained for 40 days and nights during the flood.

• God's Covenant: A rainbow was God's sign to Noah that He would never destroy the Earth again.

• Joseph's Brothers: Joseph had 11 brothers.

• Moses's Rescue: Moses' mother saved him from Egyptian soldiers by placing him in a basket in the river.

• God's Communication: God spoke to Moses through a burning bush.

• Pharaoh's Command: Moses told Pharaoh to let the Israelites go.

• Plagues: 10 plagues were sent upon Egypt.

• Final Plague: The death of the firstborn sons of Egyptian families convinced Pharaoh to release the slaves.

• Red Sea: The Israelites met the Egyptian army at the Red Sea.

• Red Sea Crossing: God parted the Red Sea to save the Israelites.

• Destruction of the Army: The Egyptians were destroyed when the water returned to cover and kill them.

• Ten Commandments: God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mt. Sinai.

• Golden Calf: The Israelites made a golden calf at Mt. Sinai.

• First King of Israel: Saul was the first king of Israel.

• Daniel in the Lion's Den: Daniel was thrown into a lion's den for praying to God when it was forbidden.

• Jesus's Birthplace: Jesus was born in Bethlehem.

• Jesus's Obedience: Jesus obeyed his parents.

• Jesus's Baptism: John the Baptist baptized Jesus.

• God's Approval: God spoke from the sky, approving of Jesus.

• Jesus's Profession: Before preaching, Jesus was a carpenter.

• Jesus's Hometown: Jesus was from Nazareth.

• Water to Wine: Jesus turned water into wine, not Pepsi.

• Walking on Water: Jesus walked on the Sea of Galilee.

• Jesus and Sinners: Jesus ate with sinners, not staying away from them.

• Jesus's Rejection: Jesus was rejected many times during his ministry.

• Disciples: Jesus chose 12 disciples.

• Jesus's Ministry: Besides preaching, Jesus healed the sick and cast out demons.

• Shortest Verse: "Jesus wept" (John 11:35) is the shortest verse in the Bible.

• Reason for Weeping: Jesus wept because his friend, Lazarus, died.

• Miraculous Feeding: Jesus used five loaves of bread and two fish to feed over 5,000 people.

• Spiritual Cleanliness: Jesus clarified that spiritual cleanliness doesn't depend on hand-washing.

• Welcoming Children: Jesus welcomed children, not separating them from his teachings.

• Foot Washing: Jesus washed his disciples’ feet at the Last Supper.

• Jesus's Foreknowledge: Jesus knew about his arrest and death.

• Peter's Denial: Peter denied Jesus three times.

• Resurrection: Jesus rose again after being buried in a tomb.

• Empty Tomb: A large stone was rolled away from the tomb's entrance.

• Resurrection Day: Jesus rose from the dead on a Sunday.

• Ascension: Jesus ascended into the clouds to Heaven.

• Books of John: There are four books in the Bible that contain the name John.

• Moses and the Commandments: Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.

• First Commandment: The first commandment is "You shall have no other gods before me."

• Subsequent Commandments: Subsequent commandments outlined in the text include the prohibition against idolatry, misuse of God's name, and maintaining the Sabbath. Further commandments relate to honoring parents, not murdering, avoiding adultery, avoiding theft, preventing perjury, and not coveting.

• Greatest Commandments: Jesus identified love of God and love of neighbor as the greatest commandments.

• Last Book: Revelation is the last book of the Bible.

• Gospel Books: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John describe Jesus' life.

• Books Authored by Different People: Not all books of the Bible were authored directly by Jesus.

• Joseph and His Brothers: Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery.

• Joseph's Imprisonment: Potiphar's wife contrived for Joseph to be imprisoned.

• Joseph's Interpretation: Joseph was summoned to the Pharaoh's court because of his interpretations of the Pharaoh's dreams.

• Joseph's Power: He was given a position of authority.

• Famine Prediction: Joseph predicted a famine.

• Brothers' Return: Joseph recognized his brothers upon their return to Egypt.

• Benjamin's Arrival: Joseph demanded that Benjamin be brought back.

• David and Goliath: David killed Goliath with a slingshot, using only one rock.

• David and Saul's Armour: Saul tried to give David his armour.

• David's Lineage: Jesus came from the lineage of David.

• Jesus's Family: Jesus had brothers and a sister, not just a mother.

• Famous Cousin: John the Baptist was Jesus's most famous cousin.

• Jesus's Brothers' Names: Examples of named brothers were James, Joseph, Simon or Judas.

• David and Psalms: David contributed greatly to the book of Psalms.

• Shortest Book: 3 John is the shortest book in the Bible.

• Total Books: There are 66 books in the Bible.

• Old Testament Books: 39 books make up the Old Testament.

• New Testament Books: 27 books constitute the New Testament.

• Sermon on the Mount: Jesus' Sermon on the Mount appears in the Gospel of Matthew.

• Solomon's Successor: Solomon, David's son, became king.

• Old Testament Language: Hebrew was the primary language for the Old Testament.

• New Testament Language: Greek was the primary language for the New Testament.

• Most Books by a Human: Paul authored 13 books.

• Most Words by a Human Author: Moses is often attributed with the largest volume of text in the Bible.

• Likely First Gospel: Mark was most likely the first Gospel written.

• Likely Last Gospel: John was most likely the last Gospel written.

• Likely First Paul's Letter: 1 Thessalonians was most likely the first of Paul's letters written.

• Likely Last New Testament Book: Revelation was most likely the last New Testament book written.

• Noah's Sons: Noah's sons were Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

• Ark Passengers: 8 people were saved on the ark.

• Language Confusion: God confused people's languages as a way of dispersing them across the Earth.

• Abram's Call: God called Abram out of Ur to move to Canaan.

• Abram's Wife: Sarai was Abram's wife.

• Hagar's Intervention: Sarai suggested Abram have a child with Hagar.

• Ishmael's Birth: Ishmael was the first son Abram had.

• Renamed Abram: Abram. was renamed Abraham.

• Renamed Sarai: Sarai was renamed Sarah

• Isaac's Birth: Isaac was Abraham's second son.

• Isaac's Wife's Origin: Abraham's servant selected Rebekah.

• Isaac's Sons: Isaac's sons were Jacob and Esau.

• Esau's Acquisition: Esau sold or gave his birthright to Jacob.

• Jacob's Mother's Involvement: Rebekah suggested that Jacob acquire Esau's birthright.

• Jacob and Laban: Jacob wanted to marry Rachel and Laban orchestrated him marrying Leah first.

• Laban's Conditions: Laban made Jacob work additional years in order to marry Rachel.

• Joseph's Birth: Joseph was Jacob's son with Rachel.

• Jacob's Renamed: Jacob's name changed to Israel.

• Israelite Feeding: God sent quail and manna to feed the Israelites.

• Fear of Giants: Spies sent into Canaan became frightened by the giants there.

• Joshua and Caleb: Joshua and Caleb were the only ones allowed into the Promised Land.

• Conquest of Jericho: God caused the walls of Jericho to fall for Joshua.

• Judges After Joshua: Judges governed Israel after Joshua.

• Deborah: A notable female judge who led Israel to victory.

• Gideon's Victory: Gideon defeated the Midianites with a small army.

• Samson: Samson, a Nazarite, fought the Philistines.

• Samson's Death: He caused the collapse of a temple, killing himself and many Philistines.

• Saul's Anointment: Samuel anointed Saul as king.

• Ark Capture: The Philistines captured the Ark of the Covenant.

• Philistine Idol's Fall: The Philistine idol fell and broke when the Ark was near.

• Saul's Disobedience: Saul disobeyed God by making a sacrifice.

• Saul's Punishment: God removed Saul's kingdom.

• David's Anointment: Samuel anointed David as king.

• David as a Shepherd: David worked as a shepherd.

• Goliath's Defiance: Goliath mocked God, challenging the Israelites. One throw of a slingshot took down the giant.

• David's Friendship: David formed a close bond with Jonathan (Saul's son).

• David's Flight: David fled to the land of the Philistines.

• David's Sparing Saul's Life: David spared Saul's life twice.

• Saul's Death: Saul died by falling on his own sword.

• Saul's Son's Deaths: All of Saul's sons were killed in battle.

• Joab's Role: Joab was David's army captain.

• David's Adultery: David committed adultery with Bathsheba.

• Uriah's Death: David orchestrated Uriah's death in battle.

• Nathan's Rebuke: Nathan, a prophet, rebuked David.

• Bathsheba's Child's Death: Bathsheba's child died.

• Solomon's Birth: Solomon was another son of David.

• Absalom's Rebellion: Absalom, David's son, led a rebellion against him.

• Absalom's Death: Absalom was killed during the battle.

• David's Enemies: Philistines were a frequent enemy during David's rule.

• Solomon's Wisdom: Solomon prayed for wisdom from God.

• Solomon's Temple: Solomon built a temple for the Lord.

• Queen of Sheba's Visit: The Queen of Sheba visited Solomon.

• Solomon's Wives: He had many wives.

• Solomon's Departure from God: Solomon wasn't always faithful to God.

• Kingdom Division: After Solomon's reign, the kingdom divided.

• Conquest of Amalekites: Saul spared the life of Agag, king of the Amalekites.

• Books of the Kings and Chronicles: The books of Kings and Chronicles contain records of the Israelite kings.

• Solomon's Writings: Solomon wrote Song of Solomon, Proverbs, and parts of Psalms.

• Judah's Kings: 20 kings ruled Judah.

• Israel's Kings: 19 kings ruled Israel.

• Babylonian Conquest: The Babylonians conquered Judah.

• Daniel's Babylonian Service: Daniel served under Babylonian kings.

• Daniel's Friends' Faith: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were three friends of Daniel in Babylon.

• Fiery Furnace: They were thrown into a fiery furnace for refusing to worship idols.

• Nehemiah's Return: Nehemiah returned to rebuild Jerusalem's walls.

• Esther's Courage: Esther saved her people.

• False Testimony at Night: Jesus had conversations by night with members of his opposition.

• Matthew's Profession: Before being a disciple, Matthew was a tax collector.

• Jesus's Family, His True Family: Jesus stated that anyone who follows God's will is part of his family.

• "Jesus Spitting": Jesus used spitting for healing.

• Lazarus's Death: Lazarus was dead for four days when Jesus visited to raise him.

• Women Financially Supporting Jesus: Women Jesus healed helped fund the ministry of Jesus and his Disciples.

• Demons of the Legion: Jesus cast out demons in the region of the Gerasenes.

• Raising from the Dead: Jesus had the power to raise people from the dead.

• Peter and Andrew's Occupation: Before following Jesus, Peter and Andrew were fishermen.

• Transfiguration: Jesus was transfigured along with Elijah and Moses.

• Bartimaeus's Healing: Jesus healed Bartimaeus's blindness.

• Jesus and Temple Money Chargers: Jesus challenged money-changers at the temple.

• Jesus's Teachings and Money: Jesus taught that spiritual offerings are more valuable than physical ones.

• Garden of Gethsemane: The garden was the location of Jesus' prayer before his arrest.

• Jesus's Trial and Crucifixion: The Jewish leaders wanted Jesus crucified, not set free.

• Pilate and Jesus's Trial: Pilate, the Roman governor, oversaw Jesus' trial.

• Pilate's Handwashing: Pilate washed his hands in an attempt to disown responsibility for Jesus' crucifixion.

• Pentecost: Peter preached at Pentecost.

• Saul's Persecution: Saul persecuted Christians.

• Paul's Conversion: Saul's experience on the road to Damascus changed him to Paul.

• John's Exile: John was exiled.

• Ananias and Sapphira: Ananias and Sapphira died for lying about their offering.

• Deacons: Seven deacons were appointed to assist the apostles.

• Philip's Ministry: Philip took the gospel to Samaria.

• Philip and the Ethiopian: Philip preached to an Ethiopian official.

• Peter and Dorcas: Peter raised a woman named Dorcas from the dead.

• Simon the Tanner: Peter stayed in Simon's house during his ministry in Joppa.

• Peter's Vision: Peter's vision showed that all people could be made clean through Jesus.

• Christians in Antioch: Jesus' followers were first called "Christians" in Antioch.

• Earthquake at Philippi: God caused an earthquake to free Paul and Silas while in prison.

• Jailer's Question: "What must I do to be saved?" was asked by the jailer in Philippi.

• Paul's Missionary Goal: Paul aimed to preach the gospel widely, culminating in Rome.

• Ten Commandments' Location: Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 contain the Ten Commandments.

• Fruits of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control are the fruits of the spirit.

• Works of Flesh: The "works of the flesh" are the opposite of these.

• Lord's Prayer's Location: Matthew 6 has the Lord's Prayer.

• Lord's Prayer's Teacher: Jesus taught the Lord's Prayer.

• Lord's Prayer's Petitions: The prayer has seven petitions.

• Specific Petitions: The petitions include "hallowed be your name," "your kingdom come," "your will be done," "give us this day our daily bread," "forgive our debts," "lead us not into temptation," and "deliver us from evil".

• Mary's Caretaker: John cared for Mary after Jesus' death.

• Joseph of Arimathea: Joseph of Arimathea was responsible for burying Jesus.

• Seeking First: We should seek the kingdom of God first.

• David and Jonathan's Deception: David misled Jonathan about an important meal with his father..

• Forbidden Fruit: Man was forbidden to eat the fruit from the Garden of Eden.

• Levites's Exception: The Levites were exempt from receiving inheritance in Israel.

• Hezekiah's Kingship: Hezekiah was a king of the southern kingdom of Judah during a period of conflict.

• Abraham's Nephew: Lot was Abraham's nephew.

• Timothy's Early Guidance: Timothy was recognized as familiar with the scriptures from a young age.

• Escorting Philemon's Letter: Tychicus escorted the letter to Philemon.

• Annas: Annas was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, and high priest.

• Nebuchadnezzar's Madness: King Nebuchadnezzar experienced periods of madness.

• Paul and Timothy, Fellowship: Timothy was present while Paul wrote a letter to Philemon..

• Disciples' Surprise: The disciples thought Jesus was a ghost when he walked on water.

• John's Naming: John was named Zacharias until his mother intervened.

• Shepherds' News: Shepherds spread the word of Jesus's birth.

• Melchizedek's Offering: Melchizedek offered bread and wine to Abraham.

• Hannah's Prayer: Hannah prayed to God for a baby.

• Ephraim and Manasseh's Exception: Ephraim and Manasseh were two tribes that were not named after sons of Jacob, rather other figures.

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