BIBLE TRIVIA

	Genesis 1	Genesis 2
Creation Accounts	God the Creator Elohim God as powerful Creation of the universe Climaxes with man The six days of creation	God the covenant-keeper Yahweh God as personal Creation of man Climaxes with marriage The sixth day of creation
Genesis 1:2	"without form …"	"… and void"
Six days (Epochs) of Creation	In the first three days, God shaped the creation Day 1: light Day 2: water, atmosphere Day 3: earth, vegetation	In the second three days, God populated the creation Day 4: sun, moon, stars Day 5: sea creatures, birds Day 6: animals

The Pentateuch

Genesis

Exodus

Leviticus

Numbers

Deuteronomy

The Furniture of the Tabernacle

Ark of the Covenant Ex 25:10-22 The ark was most sacred of all the furniture in the tabernacle. Here the Hebrews kept a copy of the Ten Commandments which summarized the whole covenant.	Bronze Laver Ex 30:17-21 It was to the laver of bronze that the priests would come for cleansing. They must be pure to enter the presence of God.	Altar of Burnt Offering Ex 27:1-8 Animal sacrifices were offered on this altar, located in the court in front of the tabernacle. The blood of the sacrifice was sprinkled on the four horns of the altar.
Gold Lamp stand Ex. 25:31-40 The gold lamp stand stood in the holy place, opposite the table of showbread. It held seven lamps, flat bowls in which a wick lay with one end in the oil of the bowl and the lighted end hanging out.	Table of Showbread Ex. 25:23-30 The table of showbread was a stand on which the offerings were placed. Always in God’s presence on the table were the 12 loaves of bread representing the 12 tribes.	Altar of Incense Ex. 30:1-10 The altar of incense inside the tabernacle was much smaller than the altar of burnt offering outside. The incense burned on the altar was a perfume of a sweet-smelling aroma.

NAMES OF CHRIST IN THE N/T

Name or Title	Significance	Biblical Reference
Adam, Last Adam	First of the new race of the redeemed	1 Cor. 15:45
Alpha and Omega	The beginning and ending of all things	Rev. 21:6
Bread of Life	The one essential food	John 6:35
Chief Cornerstone	A sure foundation for life	Eph. 2:20
Chief Shepherd	Protector, sustainer, and guide	1 Pe. 5:4
Firstborn form the Dead	Leads us into resurrection and eternal life	Col. 1:18
Good Shepherd	Provider and caretaker	John 10:11
Great Shepherd of the Sheep	Trustworthy guide and protector	Heb. 13:20
High Priest	A perfect sacrifice for our sins	Heb. 3:1
Holy One of God	Sinless in His nature	Mark 1:24
Immanuel (God With Us)	Stands with us in all of life’s circumstances	Matt. 1:23
King of Kings, Lord of Lords	The Almighty, before whom every knee will bow	Rev. 19:16
Lamb of God	Gave His life as a sacrifice on our behalf	John 1:29
Light of the World	Brings hope in the midst of darkness	John 9:5
Lord of Glory	The power and presence of the living God	1 Cor. 2:8
Mediator between God and Men	Brings us into God’s presence redeemed and forgiven	1 Tim. 2:5
Only Begotten of the Father	The unique, one-of-a-kind Son of God	John 1:14
Prophet	Faithful proclaimer of the truths of God	Acts 3:22
Savior	Delivers from sin and death	Luke 1:47
Seed of Abraham	Mediator of God’s covenant	Gal. 3:16
Son of Man	Identifies with us in our humanity	Matt. 18:11
The Word	Present with God at the creation	John 1:1

Christ in the Psalms

Psalm	Portrayal	Fulfilled
2:7	The Son of God	Matthew 3:17
8:2	Praised by children	Matthew 21:15, 16
8:6	Ruler of all	Hebrews 2:8
16:10	Rises from death	Matthew 28:7
22:1	Forsaken by God	Matthew 27:46
22:7, 8	Derided by enemies	Luke 23:35
22:16	Hands and feet pierced	John 20:27
22:18	Lots cast for clothes	Matthew 27:35, 36
34:20	Bones unbroken	John 19:32, 33, 36
35:11	Accused by false witnesses	Mark 14:57
35:19	Hated without cause	John 15:25
40:7, 8	Delights in God’s will	Hebrews 10:7
41:9	Betrayed by a friend	Luke 22:47
45:6	The eternal King	Hebrews 1:8
68:18	Ascends to heaven	Acts 1:9–11
69:9	Zealous for God’s house	John 2:17
69:21	Given vinegar and gall	Matthew 27:34
109:4	Prays for enemies	Luke 23:34
109:8	His betrayer replaced	Acts 1:20
110:1	Rules over His enemies	Matthew 22:44
110:4	A priest forever	Hebrews 5:6
118:22	The chief stone of God’s building	Matthew 21:42
118:26	Comes in the name of the Lord	Matthew 21:9

The Angel of the Lord

Appeared to

Action

Biblical Reference

Hagar

Instructed Hagar to return to Sarah and told her she would have many descendants

Gen. 16:7–10

Abraham

Prevented Abraham from sacrificing his son Isaac

Gen. 22:11–13

Jacob

Wrestled with Jacob through the night and blessed him at daybreak

Gen. 32:24–30

Moses

Spoke to Moses from the burning bush, promising to deliver the Israelites from enslavement

Ex. 3:1–8

Israelites

Protected the children of Israel from the pursuing Egyptian army

Ex. 23:20–23

Israelites

Prepared the children of Israel to enter the Promised Land

Ex. 23:20–23

Balaam

Blocked Balaam’s path, then sent him to deliver a message to Balak

Num. 22:22–35

Joshua

Reassured Joshua, in his role as commander of the army of the Lord

Josh. 5:13–15

Israelites

Announced judgment against the Israelites for their sinful alliances with the Canaanites

Judg. 2:1–3

Gideon

Commissioned Gideon to fight against the Midianites

Judg. 6:11–24

Elijah

Provided food for Elijah in the wilderness

1Kin. 19:4–8

David

Appeared to David on the threshing floor of Ornan, where David built an altar

1Chr. 21:16–22

Residents of Jerusalem

Delivered the citizens of this city from the Assyrian army

Is. 37:36

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego

Protected these young Israelites from Nebuchadnezzar’s fiery furnace in Babylon

Dan 3:25

The Temple

The "Messenger of the Covenant" coming in judgment

Mal. 3:1

ANGELS IN THE N\T

Personality

Angel’s Action

Biblical Reference

Zacharias

Revealed to Zacharias the forthcoming birth of John the Baptist

Luke 1:11–20

Joseph

Assured Joseph of Mary’s purity; warned him of Herod’s plot; told Joseph about Herod’s dream

Matt. 1:20–25
Matt. 2:13,19, 20

Shepherds

Announced Jesus’ birth to them

Luke 2:8–15

Jesus

Ministered to Jesus during His temptations; strengthened Him in the Garden of Gethsemane; rolled away the stone from the tomb an announced His resurrection

Matt. 4:11
Luke 22:43
Matt. 28:2–6

Apostles

Predicted the return of Jesus; released the apostles from prison

Acts 1:10, 11 Acts 5:17–20

Philip

Sent Philip into the desert to meet the eunuch

Acts 8:26

Cornelius

Instructed Cornelius to send for Peter

Acts 10:3–8

Peter

Released Peter from prison

Acts 12:7

Herod

Judged Herod because of his blasphemy

Acts 12:23

Paul

Reassured Paul in a storm at sea

Acts 27:23, 24

The Work of the Holy Spirit

In the beginning

• Active and present at creation, hovering over the unordered conditions (Gen. 1:2)

In the Old Testament

• The origin of supernatural abilities (Gen. 41:38

• The giver of artistic skill (Ex. 31:2–5)

• The source of power and strength (Judg. 3:9, 10)

• The inspiration of prophecy (1 Sam. 19:20, 23)

• The mediation of God’s message (Mic. 3:8) In Old Testament prophecy

• The cleansing of the heart for holy living (Ezek. 36:25–29) In salvation

• Regenerates the believer (Titus 3:5)

• Sanctifies the believer (2 Thess. 2:13)

• Completely indwells the believer (Acts 2:4) In the New Testament

• Declare the truth about Christ (John 16:13, 14)

• Endows with power for gospel proclamation (Acts 1:8)

• Pours out God’s love in the heart (Rom. 5:5)

• Makes intercession (Rom. 8:26)

• Enables the fruit of holy living (Gal. 5:22, 23)

• Strengthens the inner being (Eph. 3:16) In the written Word

• Inspired the writing of Scripture (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:21)

The New Testament understands the Holy Spirit to be the assurance of the risen Lord Jesus indwelling believers.

NAMES OF SATAN IN THE N\T

Title

Biblical Reference

Beelzebub, ruler of demons

Matthew 12:24

The wicked one

Matthew 13:19

The enemy

Matthew 13:39

Murderer

John 8:44

A liar

John 8:44

Ruler of this world

John 12:31; 14:30

God of this age

2 Corinthians 4:4

Prince of the power of the air

Ephesians 2:2

Ruler of darkness

Ephesians 6:12

The tempter

1 Thessalonians 3:5

The king of death

Hebrews 2:14

A roaring lion

1 Peter 5:8

Adversary

1 Peter 5:8

Angel of the bottomless pit

Revelation 9:11

Abaddon (Destruction)

Revelation 9:11

Apollyon (Destroyer)

Revelation 9:11

The dragon

Revelation 12:7

Accuser of our brethren

Revelation 12:10

Serpent of old

Revelation 20:2

The deceiver

Revelation 20:10

The Coming of Christ In Malachi

Malachi’s Prophecy

Confirmed in the New Testament

As Messenger of the covenant, Christ comes to His temple (3:1). and purifies His people (3:3)

Christ cleanses the temple (John 2:14–17) and sanctifies His people (Heb. 13:12).

His coming brings judgment (4:1).

Those whose names are not in the Book of Life are cast into the lake of fire (Rev. 20:11–15).

As the Sun of Righteousness, Christ heals His people (4:2).

Christ heals the multitudes, ultimately all sickness will pass away (Matt. 12:15; Rev. 21:4).

His forerunner prepares for the coming of the Lord (3:1; 4:5).

John the Baptist announces Christ (Matt. 11:10–14).

Between The Testaments

Date B.C.

Event

612

Nineveh destroyed by Medes and Babylonians

586

Jerusalem destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar

550

Cyrus inherits kingdom of Anshan; beginning of Persian Empire

539

Babylon falls to Cyrus; end of Neo-Babylonian Empire

530–521

Cambyses succeeds Cyrus; conquest of Egypt

521–486

Darius I ruler of Persian Empire

516

Second temple completed by Jews in Jerusalem

486–464

Xerxes I (Ahasuerus) attempts the conquest of Greece; time of Esther

480

Greek naval victory at Salamis; Xerxes flees

464–423

Artacerces I rules Persia; age of Negemiah

336–323

Alexander of Macedon conquers the East

311

Seleucus conquers Babylon; beginning of the Seleucid Dynasty

223–187

Antiochus (III) The Great, Seleucid ruler of Syria

198

Antiochus III defeats Egypt, gains control of Palestine

175–164

Antiochus (IV) Epiphanes rules Syria; Judaism is proscribed

167

Mattahias and his sons rebel against Antiochus; begining of Maccabean revolt

166–160

Judas the Maccabee’s leadership

160–142

Jonathan is high priest

142–135

Simon is high priest; founds Hasmonaean Dynasty

135–104

John Hyrcanus expands holdings of independent Jewish state

103

Aristobulus rules

102–76

Alexander Jannaeus rules

76–67

Salome Alexandra rules; Hyrcanus II high priest

67–63

Dynastic battle: Aristobulus II and Hyrcanus II

63

Pompey invades Palestine; Roman rule begins

63–40

Hycarus II rules, subject to Rome; Antipater exercises increasing power

40–37

Parhians conquer Jerusalem; establishment of Aristobulus II as high priest and king

37–4

Herod the Great, son of Antpater rules us as king; subject to Rome

Gods of Egypt

Name

Responsibility

Form or Sacred Animal

Aker

Earth-god • Helper of the dead

Two lion heads

Arnon

Wind-god • God of Thebes • Helper of the pious

Human (ram and goose sacred)

Anubs

Glorifier of the dead

Jackal-headed, black-skinned

Apis

Ensures fertility

Bull

Aton

Sun-god

Atum

Serpent-human

Primordial creature-god

Bes

Protection at birh • Dispenser of virility

Group of demons

Edijo

Goddess of Delta/Lower Egypt

Uraeus serpent

Geb

Earth-god • Consort of Nut • Begetter of Osiris

Human

Khepri

Primordial god • Rising sun

Scarabaeus

Khnum

Giver of the NIle • Creator of mankind

Human with ram’s head

Khons

Moon-god

Human

Maat

Justice • Daughter of Ra

Human

Meskhenet

Goddess protector of newborns and of destiny

Min

God of virility and reproduction

Mut

"Eye of the sun,"consort of Arnon

Vulture or human

Nekhbet

Goddess of Upper Egypt

Nut

Sky-goddess • Consort of Geb Mother of Osiris and Seth • Mother of heavenly bodies

Osiris

Dead pharoahs • Ruler of dead, life, vegetation

Ptah

Creator-god • Lord of artisans

Ra

God of sun, earth and sky • Fahter of Maat • National god

Human with falcon head

Sekhmet

Goddess of war and sickness

Human with lion head

Selket

Guardian of life • Protector of dead

Scorpion

Seshat

Goddess of writing and books

Seth

God of chaos, desert and srom, crops • Brother of Osiris

Shu

God of air, bearer of heaven

Sobek

creator-god

Corcodile

Sothis

God of Nile floodwaters

Thermuthis

Goddess of fertility and harvest; fate

Thoth

God of wisdom, moon, chronology •Messenger of gods

Ibis of baboon

Thoueris

Goddess of fertility and women in labor

Hippopotamus

The Ten Plagues on Egypt

The Plague

The Effect

1. Blood (7:20)

Pharaoh hardened (7:22)

2. Frogs (8:6)

Pharaoh begs relief, promises freedom (8:8), but is hardened (8:15)

3. Lice (8:17)

Pharaoh hardened (8:19)

4. Flies (8:24)

Pharaoh bargains (8:28), but is hardened (8:32)

5. Livestock diseased (9:6)

Pharaoh hardened (9:12)

6. Boils (9:10)

Pharaoh hardened (9:12)

7. Hail (9:23)

Pharaoh begs relief (9:27), promises freedom (9:28), but is hardened (9:35)

8. Locusts (10:13)

Pharaoh bargains (10:11), begs relief (10:17), but is hardened (10:20)

9. Darkness (10:22)

Pharaoh bargains (10:24), but is hardened (10:27)

10. Death of firstborn (12:29)

Pharaoh and Egyptians beg Israel to leave Egypt (12:31–33)

God multiplied His signs and wonders in the land of Egypt that the Egyptians might know that he is the Lord.

Egyptian Pharaohs

Ahmosis I

1570–46 b.c.

Amenhotep IV

1379–62 b.c.

Amenhotep I

1546–26 b.c.

Smenkhkare

1364–61 b.c.

Thutmose I

1526–12 b.c.

Tutankhamon

1361–52 b.c.

Thutmose II

1512–04 b.c.

Ay

1352–48 b.c.

Thutmose III

1504–1450 b.c.

Horemheb

1348–20 b.c.

Hatshepsut

1504–1483 b.c.

Rameses I

1320–18 b.c.

Amenhotep II

1450–25 b.c.

Seti I

1318–04 b.c.

Thutmose IV

1425–17 b.c.

Rameses II

1304–1236 b.c.

Amenhotep III

1417–1379 b.c.

Merneptah

1236–1223 b.c.

Wisdom Cries Out

Wisdom is personified in the Proverbs and acts as God’s dynamic Word. In the N/T., Jesus becomes the Wisdom and Word of God.

Origin of Wisdom

Teaching of Wisdom

Value of Wisdom

In God

Proverbs 8: 22
From everlasting v. 23
Before all things vv. 23–30

Prudence Proverbs 8: 5, 12
Understanding v. 5
Excellent things v. 6
Truth v. 7
Hatred of wickedness v. 7
Righteousness v. 8
Knowledge v. 12
Discretion v. 12
Fear of the Lord v. 13

Yields riches and honour
Proverbs 8: 18
Greater than gold and
silver v. 19
The wise are blessed
vv. 32, 34
The wise find life v. 35
The foolish love death v. 36

The Way of Wisdom

Without reverence for God, "All is Vanity":

Godless learning: cynicism ECCLESIASTES 1:7, 8

Godless greatness: sorrow 1:16-18

Godless pleasure: disappointment 2:1, 2

Godless labour: hatred of life 2:17

Godless philosophy: emptiness 3:1-9

Godless eternity: un fulfilment 3:11

Godless life: depression 4:2, 3

Godless religion: dread 5:4-7

Godless wealth: trouble 5:12

Godless existence: frustration 6:12

Godless wisdom: despair 11:1-8

The beginning of wisdom is the fear of God and
a serious attitude towards the commands of God.

Godly Fear Fulfilment, Ecclesiastes 12:13, 14