I’ll be honest – when it comes to games that bring families together, nothing beats a good round of Bible trivia. Whether you’re sitting around the dinner table, planning a church event, or just looking for something fun to do on a rainy Sunday afternoon, these questions are guaranteed to spark some interesting conversations.
I remember growing up in my grandparents’ house, where Sunday dinners always ended with someone pulling out a stack of Bible questions from that old wooden box they kept on the mantle. Some of us would ace the easy ones (who doesn’t know Noah built an ark?), while others would surprise everyone with obscure knowledge about the 12 tribes of Israel.
Today, I’ve put together over 100 Bible trivia questions that range from kid-friendly basics to head-scratchers that might stump even the most dedicated Bible study members. So grab your favorite drink, gather the family, and let’s dive in!
Old Testament Questions
Let’s start with the classics – the Old Testament stories that shaped faith for thousands of years. From creation to the prophets, these questions cover the foundational stories that everyone should know (and a few that might surprise you).
- Who wrote the first five books of the Bible?
Answer: Moses - How many days did it take God to create the world?
Answer: Six days (He rested on the seventh) - What was the name of the garden where Adam and Eve lived?
Answer: Garden of Eden - Who built the ark during the great flood?
Answer: Noah - What sign did God give Noah that He would never again destroy the Earth by flood?
Answer: A rainbow - Who was the first person murdered in the Bible?
Answer: Abel (killed by his brother Cain) - How old was Abraham when his son Isaac was born?
Answer: 100 years old - What did Jacob give Joseph that made his brothers jealous?
Answer: A coat of many colors - In which country did Joseph become a ruler?
Answer: Egypt - What were the names of Moses’s brother and sister?
Answer: Aaron and Miriam - How many plagues did God send upon Egypt?
Answer: 10 - What sea did Moses part for the Israelites to cross?
Answer: The Red Sea - How many commandments did God give Moses on Mount Sinai?
Answer: 10 - How many years did the Israelites wander in the wilderness?
Answer: 40 years - Who was Moses’s successor as leader of the Israelites?
Answer: Joshua - Which city’s walls fell down after the Israelites marched around them?
Answer: Jericho - Who killed Goliath with a slingshot?
Answer: David - How many sons did Jacob have?
Answer: 12 - What did Solomon ask God for when he became king?
Answer: Wisdom - Who was swallowed by a great fish?
Answer: Jonah - What did God create on the first day?
Answer: Light - Who was known as the “Weeping Prophet”?
Answer: Jeremiah - What happened to Lot’s wife when she looked back at Sodom?
Answer: She turned into a pillar of salt - Who interpreted dreams for Pharaoh?
Answer: Joseph - What was the name of Abraham’s wife?
Answer: Sarah
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New Testament Questions
Now let’s move into the New Testament – the stories of Jesus, His disciples, and the early church. These questions cover everything from the Gospels to Revelation, perfect for Sunday school or your next Bible study group.
- In which town was Jesus born?
Answer: Bethlehem - What were the names of Jesus’s earthly parents?
Answer: Mary and Joseph - How many wise men visited Jesus after his birth?
Answer: The Bible doesn’t specify the number - Who baptized Jesus?
Answer: John the Baptist - How many disciples did Jesus have?
Answer: 12 - Name three of Jesus’s disciples.
Answer: Peter, James, John (any three from the twelve) - What was Matthew’s profession before following Jesus?
Answer: Tax collector - Who denied knowing Jesus three times?
Answer: Peter - Who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver?
Answer: Judas Iscariot - In which garden did Jesus pray before his arrest?
Answer: Garden of Gethsemane - Who was the Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to death?
Answer: Pontius Pilate - On which day of the week did Jesus rise from the dead?
Answer: Sunday - How many days after his resurrection did Jesus ascend to heaven?
Answer: 40 days - Which disciple doubted Jesus’s resurrection until he saw Him?
Answer: Thomas - On what day did the Holy Spirit come upon the disciples?
Answer: Pentecost - Who was the first Christian martyr?
Answer: Stephen - On which road did Paul encounter Jesus?
Answer: Road to Damascus - What was Paul’s name before his conversion?
Answer: Saul - How many books of the New Testament did Paul write?
Answer: 13 (or 14, including Hebrews) - Which two disciples ran to Jesus’s empty tomb?
Answer: Peter and John - Who wrote the Book of Revelation?
Answer: John - What island was John exiled to when he wrote Revelation?
Answer: Patmos - Which disciple was a physician?
Answer: Luke - What was the name of the high priest who questioned Jesus?
Answer: Caiaphas - Who asked for Jesus’s body to bury it after the crucifixion?
Answer: Joseph of Arimathea
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People of the Bible
The Bible is full of fascinating characters – heroes, villains, and everyone in between. These questions cover some of the most memorable people from both testaments.
- Who was the oldest person mentioned in the Bible?
Answer: Methuselah (969 years old) - Who was known as the “father of faith”?
Answer: Abraham - Which woman became queen of Persia?
Answer: Esther - Who was the strongest man in the Bible?
Answer: Samson - Which woman was turned into a pillar of salt?
Answer: Lot’s wife - Who was the wisest man in the Old Testament?
Answer: Solomon - Which prophet was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind?
Answer: Elijah - Who was the first king of Israel?
Answer: Saul - Which woman helped to save the lives of the Hebrew spies in Jericho?
Answer: Rahab - Who was known as the “man after God’s own heart”?
Answer: David - Which prophet confronted King Ahab and Queen Jezebel?
Answer: Elijah - Who was thrown into a den of lions?
Answer: Daniel - Which three Hebrew men were thrown into a fiery furnace?
Answer: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego - Who was the mother of Jesus?
Answer: Mary - Which woman anointed Jesus’s feet with expensive perfume?
Answer: Mary of Bethany - Who was the richest man in the Bible?
Answer: Solomon - Which woman became a judge in Israel?
Answer: Deborah - Who was the prophet that anointed David as king?
Answer: Samuel - Which man’s wife was turned into a pillar of salt?
Answer: Lot - Who was the last prophet in the Old Testament?
Answer: Malachi
Biblical Places
Geography buff? These questions about biblical locations will test your knowledge of where these amazing stories took place.
- Where did the Ten Plagues take place?
Answer: Egypt - What was the name of the sea that Moses parted?
Answer: Red Sea - In which country was Jesus born?
Answer: Judea (modern-day Israel) - What mountain did Moses receive the Ten Commandments on?
Answer: Mount Sinai - Where was Jesus crucified?
Answer: Golgotha (also called Calvary) - On which mountain was Jesus transfigured?
Answer: Mount of Transfiguration (traditional Mount Hermon or Mount Tabor) - What city was known as the “City of David”?
Answer: Jerusalem - Where was Solomon’s Temple built?
Answer: Jerusalem - In which river was Jesus baptized?
Answer: Jordan River - What was the name of the garden where Jesus prayed before his arrest?
Answer: Garden of Gethsemane - Where did the Israelites cross into the Promised Land?
Answer: Jericho - What body of water did Jesus calm during a storm?
Answer: Sea of Galilee - Where did Noah’s ark land after the flood?
Answer: Mount Ararat - In which city did Jesus turn water into wine?
Answer: Cana - Where was Paul born?
Answer: Tarsus
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Numbers and Dates in the Bible
The Bible is full of significant numbers. Some might say it’s a bit like ancient mathematics class, but way more interesting!
- How many books are in the Bible?
Answer: 66 (39 Old Testament, 27 New Testament) - How many days did Jesus fast in the wilderness?
Answer: 40 days - How many years did it take to build Solomon’s Temple?
Answer: 7 years - How many people were saved in Noah’s ark?
Answer: 8 (Noah, his wife, his three sons, and their wives) - How many times did Peter deny Jesus?
Answer: 3 times - How many days was Lazarus dead before Jesus raised him?
Answer: 4 days - How many fish did the disciples catch in John 21?
Answer: 153 - How many chapters are in the Book of Psalms?
Answer: 150 - How many people were fed with five loaves and two fish?
Answer: 5,000 men (plus women and children) - How old was Jesus when he began his ministry?
Answer: About 30 years old - How many chapters are in the longest book of the Bible?
Answer: 150 (Psalms) - How many times did Naaman have to dip in the Jordan River to be healed?
Answer: 7 times - How many pieces of silver did Judas receive for betraying Jesus?
Answer: 30 - How many days and nights did it rain during Noah’s flood?
Answer: 40 days and 40 nights - How many churches are mentioned in the Book of Revelation?
Answer: 7
Bible Animals
Even the animals play important roles in biblical stories! Here are some questions about our furry, feathered, and scaly friends in the Bible.
- What animal did Balaam ride that spoke to him?
Answer: A donkey - What animals did Jesus ride into Jerusalem?
Answer: A donkey (and her colt) - What type of bird did Noah send out first to find land?
Answer: A raven - What bird brought food to Elijah in the wilderness?
Answer: Ravens - What animal did Aaron’s staff turn into?
Answer: A serpent - What animals were in the ark “two by two”?
Answer: All unclean animals (clean animals went in by sevens) - What animal swallowed Jonah?
Answer: A great fish (often depicted as a whale) - What were the first animals Adam named?
Answer: All the animals in the Garden of Eden - What animal did Jesus compare himself to in John’s Gospel?
Answer: A lamb (“Lamb of God”) - What animal killed Samson?
Answer: A lion (but Samson killed the lion)
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Why Bible Trivia Rocks
Let me tell you, Bible trivia isn’t just about testing what you know – it’s about discovering stories you might have missed and having those “aha!” moments that make you appreciate the Bible in new ways. Plus, it’s educational and entertaining at the same time. Win-win!
I don’t know about you, but I’ve found that when we make learning fun, people actually remember things better. When my kids were little, we’d play Bible trivia during car rides, and they’d argue about who knew more obscure facts about Solomon’s temple or the plagues of Egypt. Those car rides turned into some of our best bonding moments.
It’s kind of like those roadside diners you stumble upon during a long trip – you don’t plan for them, but they end up being the highlight of your journey. That’s what good trivia does – it turns ordinary moments into memorable experiences.
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Wrapping It Up
Well, there you have it – over 100 Bible trivia questions to keep you and your family engaged for hours! I hope these questions sparked some great conversations and maybe even taught you something new. I know I always learn something when I put these together.
Did you know all the answers? I’ll bet there were a few that stumped you (I always have to look up that question about how many fish the disciples caught!). That’s the beauty of the Bible – no matter how well you think you know it, there’s always something new to discover.
Whether you’re using these for your next church gathering, Sunday school class, or just a fun family game night, remember that the goal isn’t just to know the facts – it’s to connect with the stories and people that have shaped faith for thousands of years.
So grab some snacks, rally the troops, and start quizzing! And if you come up with any great questions I missed, drop them in the comments below. I’d love to hear your favorites!
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