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150 Bible Jeopardy-style questions and answers

Five ready-made game boards for youth group, Sunday school or a church game night. Six categories per board, five point values per category, and a Scripture reference with every answer so nobody has to argue.

How to run it

  1. Split the room into two to four teams and pick one board.
  2. A team picks a category and a value. Tap it on the board to jump to the clue.
  3. Read the clue aloud. The first team to answer correctly wins the points; a wrong answer loses them.
  4. Values run from easiest (100) to hardest (500). The team with the most points after the board is cleared wins.

Board 1: Old Testament Heroes

In the BeginningMoses & the ExodusJudges & BattlesKing DavidDaniel in BabylonElijah & Elisha
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In the Beginning

  1. 100

    On which day did God rest after finishing creation?

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    The seventh day Genesis 2:2

  2. 200

    What was the name of the garden where God placed Adam and Eve?

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    Eden Genesis 2:8

  3. 300

    Which son of Adam and Eve was killed by his brother?

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    Abel Genesis 4:8

  4. 400

    What sign did God give Noah as a promise never again to flood the whole earth?

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    A rainbow Genesis 9:13

  5. 500

    How old was Methuselah when he died?

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    969 years old Genesis 5:27

Moses & the Exodus

  1. 100

    What did Moses see burning but not burning up?

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    A bush Exodus 3:2

  2. 200

    Which sea did God part so Israel could cross on dry ground?

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    The Red Sea Exodus 14:21-22

  3. 300

    What bread-like food did God send from heaven in the wilderness?

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    Manna Exodus 16:15

  4. 400

    Who was Moses' brother, who spoke for him before Pharaoh?

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    Aaron Exodus 4:14-16

  5. 500

    On which mountain did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?

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    Mount Sinai Exodus 19:20; 31:18

Judges & Battles

  1. 100

    Whose great strength was tied to his uncut hair?

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    Answer

    Samson Judges 16:17

  2. 200

    Which judge defeated the Midianites with only 300 men?

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    Answer

    Gideon Judges 7:7

  3. 300

    Which city's walls fell after Israel marched around it for seven days?

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    Jericho Joshua 6:15-20

  4. 400

    What did Gideon's men hide inside their jars for the night attack?

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    Torches Judges 7:16

  5. 500

    Which prophetess and judge led Israel alongside Barak?

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    Deborah Judges 4:4-6

King David

  1. 100

    Which giant did David defeat with a sling and a stone?

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    Goliath 1 Samuel 17:49

  2. 200

    What instrument did David play to calm King Saul?

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    The harp (lyre) 1 Samuel 16:23

  3. 300

    Which prophet anointed David, the youngest son of Jesse?

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    Samuel 1 Samuel 16:13

  4. 400

    Who was King Saul's son and David's closest friend?

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    Jonathan 1 Samuel 18:1

  5. 500

    Which prophet confronted David after his sin with Bathsheba?

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    Nathan 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Daniel in Babylon

  1. 100

    What animals did God keep from harming Daniel?

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    Lions Daniel 6:22

  2. 200

    What did Daniel keep doing three times a day, even when it was forbidden?

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    Praying Daniel 6:10

  3. 300

    Which Babylonian king had Daniel interpret his dream of a great statue?

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    Nebuchadnezzar Daniel 2:1, 31-45

  4. 400

    What did Daniel and his friends eat instead of the king's food?

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    Vegetables and water Daniel 1:12

  5. 500

    What Babylonian name was Daniel given?

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    Belteshazzar Daniel 1:7

Elijah & Elisha

  1. 100

    What birds brought Elijah food by the brook?

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    Ravens 1 Kings 17:6

  2. 200

    On which mountain did Elijah challenge the prophets of Baal?

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    Mount Carmel 1 Kings 18:19-20

  3. 300

    How was Elijah taken up to heaven?

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    In a whirlwind 2 Kings 2:11

  4. 400

    Which army commander did Elisha heal by telling him to wash in the Jordan seven times?

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    Naaman 2 Kings 5:14

  5. 500

    What did Elisha make float after it fell into the Jordan River?

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    An iron axe head 2 Kings 6:5-6

Board 2: The Life of Jesus

The Birth of JesusMiracles of JesusParablesThe TwelveHoly WeekAfter the Resurrection
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The Birth of Jesus

  1. 100

    In which town was Jesus born?

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    Bethlehem Luke 2:4-7

  2. 200

    Which angel told Mary she would have a son?

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    Gabriel Luke 1:26-31

  3. 300

    Where did Mary lay the newborn Jesus?

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    In a manger Luke 2:7

  4. 400

    What three gifts did the wise men bring?

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    Gold, frankincense and myrrh Matthew 2:11

  5. 500

    To which country did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to escape Herod?

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    Egypt Matthew 2:13-14

Miracles of Jesus

  1. 100

    At a wedding in Cana, what did Jesus turn water into?

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    Answer

    Wine John 2:9

  2. 200

    How many loaves did the boy have when Jesus fed the five thousand?

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    Five John 6:9

  3. 300

    Which friend did Jesus raise after four days in the tomb?

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    Lazarus John 11:39-44

  4. 400

    How many lepers did Jesus heal, of whom only one came back to thank him?

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    Ten Luke 17:12-15

  5. 500

    Which disciple walked on the water toward Jesus before starting to sink?

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    Peter Matthew 14:28-30

Parables

  1. 100

    How many sheep did the shepherd leave to go and find the one that was lost?

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    Ninety-nine Luke 15:4

  2. 200

    Who stopped to help the beaten traveler after a priest and a Levite passed by?

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    A Samaritan Luke 10:33

  3. 300

    What did the father do when he saw his lost son coming home?

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    Ran to him and embraced him Luke 15:20

  4. 400

    In the parable of the sower, what happened to the seed that fell among thorns?

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    The thorns choked it Matthew 13:7

  5. 500

    In the parable of the talents, what did the servant with one talent do with it?

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    Hid it in the ground Matthew 25:18

The Twelve

  1. 100

    Which disciple betrayed Jesus?

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    Judas Iscariot Matthew 26:14-16

  2. 200

    What work did Peter, Andrew, James and John do before following Jesus?

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    They were fishermen Matthew 4:18-21

  3. 300

    Which disciple would not believe Jesus had risen until he saw the wounds?

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    Thomas John 20:24-28

  4. 400

    Which tax collector became one of the twelve disciples?

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    Matthew Matthew 9:9

  5. 500

    How many pieces of silver was Judas paid to betray Jesus?

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    Thirty Matthew 26:15

Holy Week

  1. 100

    What animal did Jesus ride into Jerusalem?

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    A donkey John 12:14

  2. 200

    What did the crowds wave as Jesus entered Jerusalem?

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    Palm branches John 12:13

  3. 300

    In which garden did Jesus pray before his arrest?

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    Gethsemane Matthew 26:36

  4. 400

    How many times did Peter deny knowing Jesus?

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    Three Matthew 26:34, 69-75

  5. 500

    Which Roman governor sentenced Jesus to be crucified?

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    Pontius Pilate Matthew 27:2, 26

After the Resurrection

  1. 100

    On which day did Jesus rise from the dead?

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    The third day Luke 24:46

  2. 200

    According to John's Gospel, who first saw the risen Jesus at the tomb?

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    Mary Magdalene John 20:14-18

  3. 300

    Two disciples walked with the risen Jesus on the road to which village?

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    Emmaus Luke 24:13-15

  4. 400

    For how many days did Jesus appear to his followers before he ascended?

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    Forty Acts 1:3

  5. 500

    What question did the risen Jesus ask Peter three times?

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    "Do you love me?" John 21:15-17

Board 3: Women of the Bible

Women of FaithWomen in the GospelsMothers & SonsBrave & WiseSisters & WivesWho Am I?
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Women of Faith

  1. 100

    Who was Abraham's wife, who had a son in her old age?

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    Sarah Genesis 21:1-3

  2. 200

    Which queen risked her life to save the Jewish people from Haman?

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    Answer

    Esther Esther 4:16; 7:3-6

  3. 300

    Who hid two Israelite spies on her roof in Jericho?

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    Answer

    Rahab Joshua 2:1-6

  4. 400

    Who told Naomi, "Whither thou goest, I will go"?

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    Ruth Ruth 1:16

  5. 500

    Who prayed for a son at Shiloh and then gave him to serve the Lord?

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    Hannah 1 Samuel 1:9-28

Women in the Gospels

  1. 100

    Who was the mother of Jesus?

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    Mary Luke 1:30-31

  2. 200

    Which sister sat at Jesus' feet listening while Martha served?

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    Mary Luke 10:38-39; John 11:1

  3. 300

    Who was the mother of John the Baptist?

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    Elizabeth Luke 1:57-60

  4. 400

    Which elderly prophetess gave thanks when she saw the baby Jesus in the temple?

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    Answer

    Anna Luke 2:36-38

  5. 500

    At which well did Jesus talk with a Samaritan woman?

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    Jacob's well John 4:5-7

Mothers & Sons

  1. 100

    Who was the mother of the twins Jacob and Esau?

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    Answer

    Rebekah Genesis 25:21-26

  2. 200

    Who found baby Moses in a basket among the reeds of the Nile?

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    Answer

    Pharaoh's daughter Exodus 2:5-6

  3. 300

    Who was the mother of King Solomon?

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    Answer

    Bathsheba 2 Samuel 12:24

  4. 400

    What was the name of Moses' mother?

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    Answer

    Jochebed Exodus 6:20

  5. 500

    Elijah raised the son of a widow who lived in which town?

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    Answer

    Zarephath 1 Kings 17:9, 17-22

Brave & Wise

  1. 100

    Which queen traveled to test King Solomon with hard questions?

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    The Queen of Sheba 1 Kings 10:1

  2. 200

    Who killed the enemy commander Sisera with a tent peg?

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    Answer

    Jael Judges 4:21

  3. 300

    Whose gift of food stopped David from taking revenge on her husband Nabal?

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    Abigail 1 Samuel 25:18-35

  4. 400

    Which woman of Joppa, known for her good works, did Peter raise from the dead?

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    Tabitha (Dorcas) Acts 9:36-41

  5. 500

    Which prophetess did King Josiah's officials consult about the Book of the Law?

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    Huldah 2 Kings 22:12-14

Sisters & Wives

  1. 100

    Who was the sister of Moses and Aaron?

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    Miriam Numbers 26:59

  2. 200

    Jacob worked seven years to marry which woman?

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    Rachel Genesis 29:18

  3. 300

    Which older sister was Jacob tricked into marrying first?

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    Leah Genesis 29:23-25

  4. 400

    What did Lot's wife become when she looked back?

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    A pillar of salt Genesis 19:26

  5. 500

    Which seller of purple cloth became a believer when Paul preached in Philippi?

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    Answer

    Lydia Acts 16:14-15

Who Am I?

  1. 100

    What was the name of the first woman?

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    Answer

    Eve Genesis 3:20

  2. 200

    Who was Sarah's Egyptian servant, the mother of Ishmael?

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    Answer

    Hagar Genesis 16:1, 15

  3. 300

    Which name, meaning "bitter", did Naomi ask to be called?

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    Answer

    Mara Ruth 1:20

  4. 400

    Which queen, wife of King Ahab, threatened Elijah's life?

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    Answer

    Jezebel 1 Kings 19:1-2

  5. 500

    Which married couple were tentmakers who worked with Paul?

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    Priscilla and Aquila Acts 18:2-3

Board 4: Kings, Prophets & Places

Kings of Israel & JudahProphetsRivers, Seas & MountainsBible CitiesNumbers in the BibleAnimals in the Bible
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Kings of Israel & Judah

  1. 100

    Who was the first king of Israel?

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    Saul 1 Samuel 10:1, 24

  2. 200

    Which king was famous for his wisdom and built the temple in Jerusalem?

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    Solomon 1 Kings 4:29; 6:1

  3. 300

    Which king's son Absalom led a rebellion against him?

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    David 2 Samuel 15:1-14

  4. 400

    Under which son of Solomon did the kingdom split in two?

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    Answer

    Rehoboam 1 Kings 12:16-20

  5. 500

    Which king of Judah began to reign at eight years old, and in whose reign was the Book of the Law found?

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    Josiah 2 Kings 22:1, 8

Prophets

  1. 100

    Which prophet was swallowed by a great fish?

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    Jonah Jonah 1:17

  2. 200

    To which city did God send Jonah to preach?

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    Nineveh Jonah 3:1-3

  3. 300

    Which prophet saw a valley of dry bones come to life?

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    Ezekiel Ezekiel 37:1-10

  4. 400

    Which prophet was lowered by ropes into a muddy cistern?

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    Jeremiah Jeremiah 38:6

  5. 500

    Which prophet foretold that a ruler would come out of Bethlehem?

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    Micah Micah 5:2

Rivers, Seas & Mountains

  1. 100

    In which river was Jesus baptized?

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    The Jordan Mark 1:9

  2. 200

    On which mountains did Noah's ark come to rest?

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    The mountains of Ararat Genesis 8:4

  3. 300

    On which sea did Jesus walk on the water?

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    The Sea of Galilee John 6:1, 16-19

  4. 400

    From which mountain did Moses view the Promised Land before he died?

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    Answer

    Mount Nebo Deuteronomy 34:1

  5. 500

    Beside which river did Ezekiel see his first visions in exile?

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    The Chebar (Kebar) Ezekiel 1:1

Bible Cities

  1. 100

    Which city did David capture from the Jebusites and make his capital?

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    Jerusalem 2 Samuel 5:6-9

  2. 200

    In which town did Jesus grow up?

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    Nazareth Matthew 2:23

  3. 300

    Where did people try to build a tower that reached to heaven?

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    Babel Genesis 11:4, 9

  4. 400

    On the road to which city was Saul converted?

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    Damascus Acts 9:3

  5. 500

    In which city were believers first called Christians?

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    Antioch Acts 11:26

Numbers in the Bible

  1. 100

    How many commandments did God give Moses?

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    Ten Exodus 34:28

  2. 200

    For how many days and nights did it rain during the flood?

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    Forty Genesis 7:12

  3. 300

    How many sons did Jacob have?

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    Twelve Genesis 35:22

  4. 400

    How many smooth stones did David choose from the brook?

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    Five 1 Samuel 17:40

  5. 500

    How many people were saved in Noah's ark?

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    Eight 1 Peter 3:20

Animals in the Bible

  1. 100

    What creature tempted Eve in the garden?

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    A serpent Genesis 3:1

  2. 200

    Which bird came back to Noah carrying an olive leaf?

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    A dove Genesis 8:11

  3. 300

    Which animal spoke to Balaam?

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    His donkey Numbers 22:28

  4. 400

    What animal did God provide for Abraham to sacrifice in place of Isaac?

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    A ram Genesis 22:13

  5. 500

    What did Samson later find inside the body of the lion he had killed?

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    Bees and honey Judges 14:8

Board 5: The Early Church & More

The Book of ActsPaul's JourneysBooks of the BibleFinish the Verse (KJV)Who Said It?Food & Feasts
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The Book of Acts

  1. 100

    What filled the disciples when tongues like fire appeared on the day of Pentecost?

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    The Holy Spirit Acts 2:3-4

  2. 200

    Who was stoned to death as the first Christian martyr?

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    Stephen Acts 7:59-60

  3. 300

    Which apostle was led out of prison by an angel while the church prayed?

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    Peter Acts 12:5-10

  4. 400

    Who explained Isaiah to an Ethiopian official and then baptized him?

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    Philip Acts 8:30-38

  5. 500

    Which married couple lied about money from selling land and died?

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    Ananias and Sapphira Acts 5:1-10

Paul's Journeys

  1. 100

    On which island was Paul shipwrecked?

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    Malta Acts 28:1

  2. 200

    Who was sent out with Paul from Antioch on his first missionary journey?

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    Barnabas Acts 13:2-3

  3. 300

    In which city did an earthquake open the prison where Paul and Silas were held?

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    Philippi Acts 16:12, 25-26

  4. 400

    What fastened onto Paul's hand on Malta without harming him?

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    A viper Acts 28:3-5

  5. 500

    In which city did Paul speak about an altar "to the unknown God"?

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    Athens Acts 17:22-23

Books of the Bible

  1. 100

    What is the first book of the Bible?

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    Genesis Genesis 1:1

  2. 200

    What is the last book of the Bible?

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    Revelation Revelation 1:1

  3. 300

    Which book contains 150 songs and prayers?

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    Psalms Psalms 1-150

  4. 400

    Who did Paul call "the beloved physician"?

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    Luke Colossians 4:14

  5. 500

    What is the shortest book in the Old Testament?

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    Obadiah Obadiah 1:1-21

Finish the Verse (KJV)

  1. 100

    "The LORD is my ___; I shall not want."

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    Shepherd Psalm 23:1

  2. 200

    "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten ___."

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    Son John 3:16

  3. 300

    "I can do all things through ___ which strengtheneth me."

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    Christ Philippians 4:13

  4. 400

    "In the beginning was the ___."

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    Word John 1:1

  5. 500

    "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own ___."

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    Understanding Proverbs 3:5

Who Said It?

  1. 100

    "Let there be light."

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    God Genesis 1:3

  2. 200

    "Am I my brother's keeper?"

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    Cain Genesis 4:9

  3. 300

    "Here am I; send me."

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    Isaiah Isaiah 6:8

  4. 400

    "As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."

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    Joshua Joshua 24:15

  5. 500

    "Behold the Lamb of God."

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    John the Baptist John 1:29

Food & Feasts

  1. 100

    What did Esau trade his birthright for?

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    Answer

    A bowl of stew Genesis 25:29-34

  2. 200

    What did John the Baptist eat in the wilderness?

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    Locusts and wild honey Mark 1:6

  3. 300

    Which feast remembers God passing over Israel's homes in Egypt?

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    Passover Exodus 12:26-27

  4. 400

    At the Last Supper, what did Jesus break and give as his body?

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    Bread Luke 22:19

  5. 500

    Which grain did Ruth gather in the fields of Boaz?

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    Barley Ruth 2:17

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