Bible Trivia Challenge: Test Your Knowledge

Here is a collection of 50 Bible trivia questions designed to challenge your understanding of both the Old and New Testaments. These questions are categorized into five sections: Biblical Figures, Notable Quotes, New Testament Teachings, Jesus' Life, and the Acts of the Apostles. Use these questions to quiz yourself, friends, or family, and deepen your knowledge of the Bible.

Biblical Figures

1. Who was the sister of Moses who watched over him as he floated in the Nile? Answer: Miriam

2. In the book of Philemon, who is mentioned as Paul's fellow prisoner? Answer: Epaphras

3. Who did James use as an example to show the power of a righteous man's prayers? Answer: Elijah

4. What does Solomon say about the nature of sin? Answer: No one is without sin

5. Who feigned madness to escape from an enemy king? Answer: David

6. Who was the high priest during Zechariah's time? Answer: Joshua

Notable Quotes

1. Complete the proverb: "Where there is no vision, ..." Answer: "...the people perish."

2. "And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh." Who was referred to as the dreamer? Answer: Joseph

3. Complete this verse from Job: "...for the price of wisdom is ... Answer: "...above rubies."

4. Who said, "But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ."? Answer: Paul

5. Who begins their book with: "Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken..."? Answer: Isaiah

New Testament Teachings

1. Complete the following: "The light of the body is..." Answer: The eye

2. "Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; the first, _____, who is called Peter, and _____ his brother; _____ the son of Zebedee, and John his brother..." Answer: Simon, Andrew, James

3. "______ not, that ye be not ______" Answer: Judge, judged

4. "Be not forgetful to entertain _______: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares" Answer: Strangers

5. "Ye should earnestly contend for the ______ which was once delivered unto the saints." Answer: Faith

Life of Jesus

1. What did the Pharisees claim was the source of Jesus' power? Answer: Beelzebub

2. At what age did Jesus begin his public ministry? Answer: 30

3. How many thieves were crucified alongside Jesus? Answer: Two

4. What are the four accounts of Jesus' life called? Answer: The Gospels

5. Who thought Jesus was a gardener when she first saw Him after His resurrection? Answer: Mary Magdalene

Acts of the Apostles

1. Where were Peter and John sent after Philip preached the gospel there? Answer: Samaria

2. Who heard Peter's voice at the door but failed to let him in? Answer: Rhoda

3. After Peter's miraculous escape from prison, what did Herod do to the jailkeepers? Answer: Ordered them to be put to death

4. When Paul was arrested in Jerusalem, who stirred up the crowd against him? Answer: Jews from Asia

5. Who helped a eunuch understand a passage from the book of Isaiah? Answer: Philip

These trivia questions not only provide entertainment but also serve as a tool for learning and discussing the rich narratives and teachings found within the Bible. Enjoy the challenge and may your knowledge grow!