Bible Quiz Questions for Adults

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A round pitched at adults who know the narrative arc of both testaments. The first human, the coat of many colours, the sea the Israelites crossed, and who is called the Apostle to the Gentiles.

It closes on which Gospel records the Beatitudes.

  1. In the Book of Genesis, who was the first human created by God?
  2. Which biblical figure is known for his colorful coat and his ability to interpret dreams?
  3. What is the name of the body of water that Moses and the Israelites crossed during the Exodus?
  4. In the New Testament, who is often referred to as the "Apostle to the Gentiles"?
  5. Which prophet is famously associated with the story of a great fish or whale swallowing him?
  6. In the Old Testament, who was the youngest son of Jesse and the future king of Israel?
  7. Which book in the New Testament contains the Beatitudes, a set of teachings by Jesus?
  8. Who is known as the father of many nations in the Bible, and his wife, Sarah, gave birth to Isaac in her old age?
  9. Which biblical city is often referred to as the "City of David" and the birthplace of Jesus?
  10. In the Book of Exodus, what were the Ten Commandments written on?
  11. What is the first of the Ten Commandments given on Mount Sinai, as recorded in the Book of Exodus?
  12. In the Book of Daniel, who interpreted the writing on the wall during King Belshazzar's feast?
  13. Which biblical figure was known for his extraordinary strength, which was linked to his uncut hair?
  14. In the New Testament, which woman famously anointed Jesus' feet with costly perfume and wiped them with her hair?
  15. Who was the first high priest of Israel and the brother of Moses?
  16. Which biblical event is described as a "whirlwind of fire" that took the prophet Elijah up to heaven?
  17. What is the name of the well where Jesus met a Samaritan woman and offered her "living water"?
  18. Which king of Israel built the First Temple in Jerusalem to house the Ark of the Covenant?
  19. In the Book of Esther, who was the Jewish queen who courageously saved her people from a plot to destroy them?
  20. Which prophet is known for his vision of a valley of dry bones coming to life, symbolizing the restoration of Israel?