TheoryBible Trivia Challenge
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Test your Bible knowledge with hundreds of Old and New Testament trivia questions spanning scripture, theology, and church history.
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30 free Bible Trivia Challenge questions
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Old Testament People
Who was the first man created by God according to Genesis?
Correct — A. Genesis 2 states God formed Adam from the dust of the ground and breathed life into him. -
Old Testament People
What was the name of Adam's wife in the Garden of Eden?
Correct — B. Eve (Hava) was created from Adam's rib and is the first woman named in the Bible. -
Old Testament People
Who built the Ark to survive the great flood?
Correct — C. God commanded Noah to build the Ark to save his family and two of every animal from the flood (Genesis 6–9). -
Old Testament People
What was the name of Abraham's wife?
Correct — D. Sarai, later renamed Sarah by God, was Abraham's wife and the mother of Isaac. -
Old Testament People
Who was Abraham's son, born through the miraculous promise of God?
Correct — A. Isaac was born to Abraham and Sarah in their old age, fulfilling God's promise. He is the son of the covenant. -
Old Testament People
Jacob was the son of Isaac. What was Jacob's name changed to by God?
Correct — B. God renamed Jacob 'Israel' after he wrestled with God/an angel (Genesis 32:28), meaning 'one who struggles with God'. -
Old Testament People
Who was sold into slavery by his brothers and later became a ruler in Egypt?
Correct — C. Joseph, Jacob's eleventh son, was sold by his jealous brothers to Ishmaelite traders who took him to Egypt. -
Old Testament People
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt in the Exodus?
Correct — D. God called Moses at the burning bush to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery. -
Old Testament People
Who was the brother of Moses who served as his spokesman to Pharaoh?
Correct — A. Aaron, Moses' older brother, served as his spokesman before Pharaoh and became the first high priest of Israel. -
Old Testament People
Who led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses died?
Correct — B. Joshua succeeded Moses and led the Israelites across the Jordan River into Canaan. -
Old Testament People
Samson received his great strength from his long hair. Which tribe of Israel was he from?
Correct — C. Samson was from the tribe of Dan and was a judge of Israel whose Nazirite vow included never cutting his hair. -
Old Testament People
Who was Samson's Philistine lover who discovered the secret of his strength?
Correct — D. Delilah betrayed Samson by cutting his hair while he slept, robbing him of his strength (Judges 16). -
Old Testament People
Ruth was a Moabite woman who famously said 'Where you go I will go'. Who was she speaking to?
Correct — A. Ruth said these loyal words to her mother-in-law Naomi after her husband died (Ruth 1:16). -
Old Testament People
Who was the last judge of Israel and anointed the first two kings?
Correct — B. Samuel served as the last judge and first major prophet, anointing both Saul and David as kings of Israel. -
Old Testament People
Who was the first king of Israel?
Correct — C. Saul from the tribe of Benjamin was anointed as Israel's first king by Samuel (1 Samuel 10). -
Old Testament People
As a young shepherd, who killed the Philistine giant Goliath with a sling and stone?
Correct — D. David killed Goliath using a sling and a smooth stone, shouting that the battle belongs to the LORD (1 Samuel 17). -
Old Testament People
Which son of David was renowned for his great wisdom and built the first Temple in Jerusalem?
Correct — A. Solomon, son of David and Bathsheba, built the First Temple in Jerusalem around 957 BC and was famous for his wisdom. -
Old Testament People
The prophet Elijah was taken to heaven in what manner?
Correct — B. Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind with a chariot of fire (2 Kings 2:11) — he never died but was taken directly to heaven. -
Old Testament People
Who was the prophet swallowed by a large fish?
Correct — C. Jonah was swallowed by a great fish after fleeing God's call to preach to Nineveh, surviving three days and nights inside. -
Old Testament People
Which prophet had a vision of a valley of dry bones coming to life?
Correct — D. Ezekiel's vision in Ezekiel 37 showed a valley of dry bones coming to life, symbolising Israel's national restoration. -
Old Testament People
Daniel and his friends refused to bow to which Babylonian king's golden statue?
Correct — A. Nebuchadnezzar built a golden statue 60 cubits tall and ordered all people to bow to it (Daniel 3). -
Old Testament People
Who was the Hebrew queen who saved her people from genocide in Persia?
Correct — B. Esther was a Jewish queen of Persia who bravely approached King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) to save her people from Haman's plot. -
Old Testament People
Who was the man God tested by allowing Satan to afflict him with great suffering, yet he remained faithful?
Correct — C. The Book of Job tells of a righteous man who suffered greatly — losing his possessions, children, and health — yet did not curse God. -
Old Testament People
Which prophet said, 'For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD'?
Correct — D. Jeremiah 29:11 records: 'For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you.' -
Old Testament People
Abraham was originally called by what name before God renamed him?
Correct — A. God changed Abram's name to Abraham (meaning 'father of many nations') as part of the covenant in Genesis 17:5. -
Old Testament People
Which judge of Israel defeated 135,000 Midianite soldiers with just 300 men?
Correct — B. Gideon, instructed by God, reduced his army to just 300 men who defeated the Midianites with torches and trumpets (Judges 7). -
Old Testament People
Moses received the Ten Commandments on which mountain?
Correct — C. God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai (also called Horeb) in the wilderness. -
Old Testament People
Which city's walls fell down after the Israelites marched around them for seven days?
Correct — D. God commanded Joshua to march around Jericho's walls once daily for six days, and seven times on the seventh day; then the walls collapsed (Joshua 6). -
Old Testament People
Who wrote most of the Psalms in the Bible?
Correct — A. David is credited with writing 73 of the 150 Psalms, though Moses, Solomon, and others also contributed. -
Old Testament People
Who was the foreign prophetess (non-Israelite) from Midian's priest that Moses married?
Correct — B. Zipporah was Moses' wife, daughter of Jethro the Midianite priest. Miriam was Moses' sister.
Bible Trivia Challenge sample questions
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Old Testament People Cain killed his brother Abel. How did God respond?
A. He destroyed Cain in a flood
B. He struck Cain blind
C. He banished Cain to wander the earth ✓
D. He forgave Cain immediately
Correct — C. God cursed Cain to wander the earth but placed a protective mark on him so no one would kill him (Genesis 4).
New Testament People In which town was Jesus born?
A. Nazareth ✓
B. Jerusalem
C. Jericho
D. Bethlehem
Correct — A. Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, fulfilling the prophecy of Micah 5:2 about the Messiah's birthplace.
Old Testament Events How many days did God take to create the world, according to Genesis?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 6 ✓
Correct — D. According to Genesis 1, God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day (Sabbath).
New Testament Events What was Jesus's first miracle, performed at a wedding?
A. Healing a blind man ✓
B. Feeding 5,000 people
C. Walking on water
D. Turning water into wine
Correct — A. At the Wedding at Cana, Jesus turned six stone water jars of water into wine at his mother Mary's request (John 2:1–11).
Books of the Bible What is the first book of the Bible?
A. Genesis ✓
B. Exodus
C. Psalms
D. Matthew
Correct — A. Genesis ('beginning' in Greek) is the first book of the Bible, describing Creation, the Fall, and the patriarchs.
Famous Verses Complete John 3:16: 'For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall...'
A. repent of their sins
B. not perish but have eternal life ✓
C. be baptised in water
D. keep all the commandments
Correct — B. John 3:16 is called 'the Gospel in a nutshell': 'shall not perish but have eternal life.'
Bible Geography In which town was Jesus born?
A. Jerusalem
B. Nazareth
C. Capernaum ✓
D. Bethlehem
Correct — C. Jesus was born in Bethlehem (Bet Lechem) of Judea, fulfilling the prophecy of Micah 5:2.
Real Exam Practice What was the name of the giant defeated by David?
A. Jonah
B. Goliath ✓
C. Pharaoh
Correct — B. That's the right answer.
About the Bible Trivia Challenge test
How well do you know the Bible? Challenge yourself with 200+ original trivia questions covering the Old and New Testaments — from famous people and events to the books of the Bible, well-known verses, and Biblical geography.
What you get
- 200+ original questions across 7 categories: Old Testament People, New Testament People, Old Testament Events, New Testament Events, Books of the Bible, Famous Verses, and Bible Geography.
- Detailed explanations for every answer to help you learn and remember.
- Timed challenge mode to test yourself under pressure.
- Study by category to strengthen your Biblical knowledge.
Topics covered
- Old Testament: Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, the prophets, and key events
- New Testament: Jesus, the apostles, Paul, miracles, parables, and the early church
- Books of the Bible: how many books, who wrote them, and what they contain
- Famous Verses: John 3:16, Psalm 23, Philippians 4:13, and other beloved passages
- Bible Geography: Bethlehem, Jerusalem, the Jordan River, and the lands of the Bible
Perfect for
- Sunday school teachers and students
- Youth group Bible challenges
- Personal Bible study and devotional use
- Family fun and church game nights
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