Bible Trivia Questions
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Bible trivia questions are a good way to help a Sunday school class memorize scripture. Divide the group up into teams or ask the questions of random individuals. The answers to these questions were taken from the New International Version of the Bible. In some cases both the King James and the New International Version answers are given, if there is a significant difference in the answers.
Old Testament Bible Trivia Questions
What is the first book of the Bible?
Genesis
How many sons did Noah have?
Noah had three sons. Genesis 5:32
- Shem
- Ham
- Japheth
What type of wood was the Ark made out of?
The Ark was made of cypress wood (NIV) or gopher wood (KJV). Genesis 6:14
Who closed the door of the Ark?
The Lord did. Genesis 7:16
What did the Israelites put on their doors to protect their firstborn sons during the last plague of Egypt?
Blood of a lamb was smeared on the doorposts. Exodus 11:5 to 7
What did God show Moses before he died?
Moses was allowed to see the Promised Land but not enter it. Deuteronomy 34
What was the secret of Samson's strength?
His hair could never be cut. Judges 16:17
What two men in the Bible never experienced death?
- Enoch was taken up to Heaven by God. Genesis 5:24
- Elijah was taken up by a chariot of fire. 2 Kings 2: 11
What animal spoke to Balaam?
A donkey spoke to Balaam. Numbers 22:22 through 35
Who accompanied Naomi back to Bethlehem from Moab?
Ruth, her daughter in law came back with Naomi. Ruth 1:22
What type of diet did Daniel ask for
Daniel and the three other Israelites asked for vegetables and water. Daniel 1:8 through 15
New Testament Trivia Questions
Who baptized Jesus?
John baptized Jesus in the Jordan river. Mark 1:9
Which disciple did Jesus see under a fig tree?
Nathanael, Jesus said that He saw him while he was under the fig tree. John 1:48
What was the first recorded miracle of Jesus?
The first miracle of Jesus was when he turned the water into wine at the wedding. John 2: 6 through 11
What appeared above the heads of the disciples on Pentecost?
Tongues of fire settled on them. Acts 2:3
What three things will endure?
Faith, hope, and love will endure. 1 Corinthians 13:13
What is the shortest scripture in the New Testament?
Jesus wept. John 11:35
What did Peter do for a living?
Peter was a fisherman.
What did Mary use to wipe the perfume from Jesus' feet?
Mary used her hair to wipe the feet of Jesus. John 12:3
Who was chosen to replace Judas?
Matthias was chosen to replace Judas according to Acts 1:26
People were healed when whose shadow fell on them?
People were brought so that they would be healed as Peter's shadow fell on them as he walked by. Acts 5:15
What bit Paul on the island of Malta?
A snake bit Paul but he suffered no ill effects. Acts 28: 3 through 6
Tips for Playing Bible Trivia
- If the answers are given in complete sentences it is more likely that the information will be remembered.
- Younger children should be allowed to give shorter answers, or incomplete answers.
- You can write Bible trivia questions on different color index cards with a different color for each level of difficulty.
- You may want to make a time limit so that questions are answered promptly.
- You can use Bible trivia as part of a general knowledge quiz or game as well.
Look through Bible Jeopardy Questions and Funny Bible Questions for more ideas.
