Bible Knowledge Quiz

1. What is the first book of the Bible?

Genesis

2. How many books are in the Bible?

66 books total

• 39 in the Old Testament

• 27 in the New Testament

Easy memory tip:

• Old has 3 letters + Testament has 9 → 39

• New has 3 letters × Testament has 9 → 27

3. How many days did God take to create the world?

Six days, and He rested on the seventh. Genesis 1:1–2:3

4. Who were the first man and woman?

Adam (Genesis 2:19) Eve (Genesis 3:20)

5. Who were the three sons of Adam and Eve?

Cain, Abel, and Seth Genesis 4:1–2, 25

6. Which son murdered his brother?

Cain Genesis 4:8

7. Why did Cain murder Abel?

He brought an improper sacrifice, became angry, and sin overtook him. Genesis 4:3–8

8. Who did God tell to build the ark?

Noah Genesis 6:5–14

9. Why did God tell Noah to build the ark?

Because of humanity’s wickedness; Noah found grace in God’s eyes. Genesis 6:5–6

10. What sign did God give after the flood?

A rainbow—“a bow in the cloud.” Genesis 9:13

11. How did God speak to Moses in the desert?

Through a flame of fire in a bush. Exodus 3:2

12. What message did Moses deliver to Pharaoh?

“Let my people go.” Exodus 5:1

13. How many plagues did God send on Egypt?

Ten Exodus 7:14–11:10

14. How did God save Israel when Egypt pursued them?

He parted the Red Sea. Exodus 14:21–30

15. What does the Red Sea crossing symbolize in the New Testament?

Baptism 1 Corinthians 10:1–2

16. Why was Daniel thrown into the lions’ den?

For praying to God. Daniel 6:7–22

17. In what city was Jesus born?

Bethlehem Luke 2:4–7

18. What did Jesus tell His followers before ascending?

To wait in Jerusalem until they were endued with power from on high. Luke 24:49

19. What was Jesus referring to?

The infilling of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:4–8; Acts 2:1–4

20. How many were in the upper room on the Day of Pentecost?

120 people Acts 1:15

21. How did they know they were filled with the Holy Ghost?

They spoke in other tongues. Acts 2:4

22. What did Peter say one must do to be saved?

Repent, Be baptized in Jesus’ Name, Be filled with the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38

23. Who persecuted Christians but later converted?

Saul (Paul) Acts 9:1–18

24. Who was the first recorded Gentile Christian?

Cornelius Acts 10

25. What did Jesus promise to those who believe on Him?

The Holy Spirit John 7:37–39

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