Bible Trivia September 2022 Edition

Before I met Jesus, I was a witness to Stephen’s stoning. Who am I?

Paul – Acts 7:58

Prophet Elijah chose me to come after him. Who am I?

Elisha – 1 Kings 19:21

Jesus called me Cephas. Who am I?

Peter – John 1:42

I was king and priest at the same time. Who am I?

Melchizedek – Genesis 14:18

I am a sacred book. On me, the Lord sent special messages to the Seven Churches of Asia. Who am I?
Revelation – Revelation 2 & 3

I am the beloved physician, Demas’ brother. Who am I?

Luke – Colossians 4:14

2. The buzz around this patron saint is clear; which saint is the patron of bees?
a. St. Ambrose – Born in Germany, Ambrose lived most of his life in Milan, Italy as an original doctor of the church. Living his life in the
fourth century, he has been venerated as a saint multiple times. He happens to be a busy man– he was a patron saint not only of bees
and beekeepers, but also candles, wax, and the city of Milan.

3. St. Thomas Aquinas, a major theologian, was known as the “Dumb Ox” and yet he was a very learned man and even a Doctor of the
Church. He is the patron of whom?
a. Students – St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) was called the “Dumb Ox” because of his large size. His work, the “Summa Theologica”
is considered to be one of the masterpieces of Catholic theology.

4. St. Blaise is the patron saint of diseases in what part of the body?
a. Throat – On the feast of St. Blaise the priest crosses two candles and puts them by your neck. Then he says “Through the
intercession of St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat, and from every other illness.

5. Which Gospel writer is the patron saint of lawyers?

a. Mark

2. What is the meaning of the name Melchizedek?

a. King of righteousness (Hebrews 7:2)

3. Who placed his hands on Saul so that his sight was restored?
a. Ananias (Acts 9:17)

4. Which apostle said he worked harder than the others?

a. Paul (1 Corinthians 15:10)

5. Which disciples were named `Boanerges`?

a. James and John (Mark 3:17)

6. What city did John see coming down from heaven in his vision of Revelation?
a. Jerusalem (Revelation 21:2)

7. Why did Paul rebuke Peter in Antioch?

a. Hypocrisy (Galatians 2:14)

8. About how many people became believers on the day of Pentecost?

a. 3000 (Acts 2:41)

Bible Trivia May 2022 Edition

Where were the apostles first called Christians?

Antioch (Acts 11.24-26)
Who replaced Judas to complete the 12 apostles?
Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles. (Acts 1.26)

Who said, `I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?`
John (Matthew 3:14)

Whom did Paul study under?

Gamaliel (Acts 22:3)

Who wrote 1 and 2 Timothy?

Paul, (Timothy1:1)

Jesus said, “Ye must be born again” to?

Nicodemus (John 3:7-8)

How many brothers did Jesus have?

Jesus had 4 brothers as referenced in(Matthew 13:55) however there is literature that tells us “brother is used in a broad semantic
range, and this reference is meant in that way. https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/jesus-had-brother

What is the “Promise” of Pentecost?

The Holy Spirit (Acts 2:33)

Bible Trivia April 2022 Edition

What is the name of the village where Christ turned water into wine?
Answer: Cana of Galilee

Who took Judas Iscariot’s place as an apostle?

Answer: Matthia

Which group was the ruling council of the Jews who plotted to kill Jesus?
Answer: The Sanhedrin

Who cut off the ear of the high priest?

Answer: Peter

Where was the book of 2 Timothy written?

Answer: Rome
What did Jesus and the disciples do after the last supper and before going to the Mount of Olives?
Answer Sung a hymn Mark 14:26

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THE SUPERVISION OF ARCHBISHOP CABANTAN.

CABUSTAM STANS FOR CAGAYAN, BUTUAN, SURIGAO TANDAG AND _________

TRUE OR FALSE WAO, LANAO DEL SUR AND BUDA DAVAO IS PART OF IS PART OF DIOCESE?

FIFTH BISHOP NOEL TOTO PORTAL PEDREGOSA

FIRST BISHOP FRANCISCO CLAVER SJ
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1. As Jesus rode into Jerusalem (on Palm Sunday), what did He say would cry out if His disciples didn’t?
A. the stones B. the angels C. the earth D. the animals
A. Luke 19:37-40

2. What was the man carrying whom Peter and John followed to prepare the upper room for Passover?
A. a bushel of wheat B. a young lamb C. a pitcher of water D. a loaf of bread
C. Luke 22:10.

3. What did Jesus give to Judas as a sign that he was to betray Him?
A. Glass of wine B. Bread C. Jar of honey D. Bag of coins
B. John 13:26

4. Who was the chief priest who had Jesus arrested?

A. Caiaphas B. Ananias C. Pilate D. Zechariah
A. John 18:12-14

6. Who owned the tomb where Jesus was buried?

A. Joseph of Arimathea B. Simon the Cyrenian C. Nicodemus D. Mary Magdalene
A. Luke 23:50-53

7. On what day of the week was Jesus first seen after His resurrection?
A. Friday B. Saturday C. Sunday D. Monday
C. Mark 16:9

8. To whom did Jesus first appear after His resurrection?

A. Mary Magdalene B. His mother Mary C. Peter D. Matthew
A. Mark 16:9

1. What is the liturgical color of Lent?

A. Green B. Violet C. Red

2. What are the three pillars of Lent?

A. Prayer, Fasting and Thanksgiving
B Prayer, Fasting and Confession
C Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving

3. What are the ashes for Ash Wednesday made from?

A. From palms used during previous years’ Palm Sunday

5. Which three disciples went with Jesus to the Mountain of Transfiguration?

A. Peter, James & _______

6. Which devotion has special place during Lent?

A. Stations of the Cross

7. Which feast day is celebrated during Lent?

A. Feast of St. Joseph

8. What did Luke say the two Old Testament Saints were discussing with Jesus?
A. His departure in Jerusalem (Luke 9:31 they were speaking of his departure,(that is his death), which he was about to accomplish at
Jerusalem)

9. Which word used during Lent means “to give to those in need”?
A. Almsgiving.

10. What is the original meaning of the word Lent (Old English “lencten”)?
A. Spring

1. What kind of bird brought Elijah food while he hid in the Kerith Ravine, east of Jordan?
A. Raven

2. Per the Gospels, what is the unique literary genre Jesus employs to preach his message?
A. The parable

3. Which Gospel is most concerned with the mystery and identity of the person of Jesus?
A. The Gospel according to John

4. Why did God put a mark on Cain?

A. The mark was a sign of God’s mercy.

5. Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented at the Temple as a baby?
A. Simeon

6. Paul was shipwrecked on what island?

A. Malta
7. What did the Ark of the Covenant contain?
A. The tablets of Moses, a pot of manna, and the rod of Aaron

8. What language was most of the New Testament originally written in?
A. Koine Greek

9. How did Jesus reveal the one who would betray him?
A. “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me.” Matthew 26:23

10. What is the last word in the Old Testament?

‘curse’ (Mal. 4:6)

Trivia December Christmas 2021 Edition

1. Who was the prophet that foretold a virgin shall give birth to a son called Immanuel?
answer: Prophet Isaiah.

2. What are the five names of Jesus found in the Bible?

answer: Jesus, Immanuel, Christ, the Mighty God, the Prince of Peace

3. Where in the Bible do we read about the Birth of Jesus?

answer: Luke 2.

4. Who was it that told Herod about an Old Testament prophecy that Israel’s Messiah-King would be born in Bethlehem?

answer: It was the Jewish chief priests and scribes, who quoted the Old Testament words of Micah 5:2, that revealed the birthplace of
the coming Messiah (Matt. 2:4-6).

5. As well as being a gift from the wise men, at what other time was “myrrh” associated with Christ?
answer: During His crucifixion, Jesus was offered a drink of wine mixed with myrrh (Mk. 15:23) It was used in this case as a sedative to
somewhat dull the pain suffered on the cross. But the Lord refused to drink it. Myrrh was also one of the spices used in the wrapping of
Christ’s body at the time of His burial (Jn. 19:38-40)

6. What carol contains the line, “Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing”?
answer: The carol that refers to this is “O Come, All Ye Faithful.”

7. What carol quotes the angels saying to the shepherds, “All glory be to God on high, / And to the earth be peace”?
answer: A carol that describes the incident using the Bible’s wording almost exactly is “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by
Night.”

8. What carol fancifully describes “angels bending near the earth / To touch their harps of gold”?
answer: “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.”

9. What carol says of Jesus’ birth, “While mortals sleep, the angels keep / Their watch of wondering love”?
answer: The carol is “O Little Town of Bethlehem.”

10. What carol says of Christ’s coming to earth, “Mild He lays His glory by, / Born that man no more may die”?
answer: “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.”

1. What do evergreen branches of Advent Wreath symbolize?

a. Answer: Eternal life

2. What does the rose (pink) candle lit on third Sunday of Advent symbolize?
a. Answer: Joy

3. Why is the Gloria not said during Advent?

a. Answer: Advent (and Lent ) ( color purple) are seasons of penance and reflection so the joyous prayer of the Gloria is omitted

4. The account of Jesus’ birth is recorded in which of the Gospels?

a. Answer: Matthew and Luke

5. Which ruling Roman Caesar ordered the census that required Joseph to take Mary from
Nazareth to Bethlehem so as to register for it?
a. Augustus

6. In A Charlie Brown Christmas, which Peanuts cartoon character recites the account of the Nativity, and from which Gospel does that
character quote?
a. Answer: Linus, quoting Book Of Luke 2:8-20 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/eff0cqYefYY

Bible Trivia October 2021 Edition

Where do we first “experience” the Holy Trinity?

Answer: At Jesus’ Baptism. Matthew 3:16-17

16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and He saw the Spirit of God
descending like a dove and alighting on Him.
Answer: John is the Author of the Book of Revelation which is the LAST book in the Bible.

Question: Which Gospel speaks primarily of the mystery and identity of the person of Jesus?
Answer: The Gospel According to John

Question: According to the Gospels, which literary genre does Jesus implement to help
preach his message?
Answer: The parable

Question: Which Gospel is written by a doctor?

Answer: Luke

Question: What did God divide when He created Earth?

Answer: The light from the darkness

Question: How many plagues are in Exodus?

Answer: Ten

Question: Why did God send the ten plagues?

Answer: Pharaoh refused to set the Israelites free

Question: Who wore clothing made of camel hair?

Answer: John the Baptist

Question: Which place is called “Zion” and “the city of David”?

Answer: Jerusalem

When John the Baptist says, ‘I am the voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord,’ ‘ what prophet is he
quoting?

Isaiah – Explanation: John was trying to convince the Pharisees he wasn’t the Christ but was a servant preparing for His arrival.
Reference: John 1:23

In the Book of John, when Jesus told the Jews to destroy the temple, how long did He say it would take to raise it again?

Three days – Explanation: The Jews didn’t understand Jesus was talking about himself as a temple. After his physical body was
destroyed, he would resurrect in three days. Reference: John 2:19

What member of the Jewish ruling council questions Jesus about the meaning of being born again?
Nicodemus – Explanation: Jesus explained to Nicodemus that ‘no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again,’ meaning
reborn in spirit through acceptance of Jesus Christ as Savior. Reference: John 3:1

In the Book of John, where did Jesus meet the Samaritan woman?
Jacob’s Well –

Explanation: Jesus told the Samaritan woman that he could quench her spiritual thirst if she believed he was the true Messiah.
Reference: John 4:6

Why were the Jews angry when Jesus cured the invalid in the Book of John?
It was the Sabbath – Explanation: When Jesus told the invalid to pick up his mat and walk to the pool, the Jews told him he was not
allowed, because it was the Sabbath. Reference: John 5:10

1. Who was Abraham’s first son, (mother was Hagar)?

Answer: Ishmael

2. Which of the following animals were the Israelites forbidden to eat by the Old Testament?
Answer: Rabbit (DEUTERONOMY 14:3-8)
3. When were Israelites required to free their servants?
Answer: The Israelites were required to free their servants in the seventh year of service.

4. Who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus as he entered Jericho?

Answer: Zacchaeus

5. Who was chosen to replace Judas as the twelfth apostle?

Answer: Matthias

6. How many times did Noah send out a dove from the ark?
Answer: 3 times (GENESIS 8:8-12: 8)

7. Finish this verse. “In every battle you will need faith as your ______ to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan.”
Answer: Shield (Ephesians 6:16-18)

8. When did the events of the New Testament take place?

Answer: First Century AD

9. Jesus healed the mother-in-law of which apostle?

Answer: Peter

10. What name did Jesus give to James & John?

Answer: He gave the name Boanerges, which means sons of thunder. MARK 3:16-17

Bible Trivia May-2021

1. What was the name of Adam’s third son?
answer: Seth

2. How many books are there in the Old Testament?

answer: 46

3. What relation was Jacob to Abraham?

answer: Grandson

4. What did Joseph’s brothers do to Joseph?

answer: Threw him in a pit and then sold him to strangers

5. Who was Moses’ successor after his death?

answer: Joshua

6. How many books are in the New Testament?

answer: 27

7. Who were the first apostles called to follow Jesus?

answer: John and Andrew

8. Who is the author of the Book of Revelation?

answer: John

9. To what city was Saul traveling when he encountered a great and blinding light?
answer: Damascus

10. In the Gospel of Mark, how does the Virgin Mary learn of her pregnancy?
answer: From the angel Gabriel

Bible Trivia April-2021

1. Question: What was God’s sign to Noah that he would never destroy the earth again?
Answer: A rainbow

2. When Daniel prayed to God after it was not allowed, where was he thrown into?
Answer: The lion’s den

3. Question: What is the shortest verse in the Bible?

Answer: John 11:35 Jesus wept.

4. Which book did David write most of?

Answer: Psalms
5. Who was Jesus’ most famous cousin?
Answer: John the Baptist.

6. Who is Stephen in Acts of the Apostles?

Answer: The first Christian martyr.

7. Which Gospel is most concerned with the mystery and identity of the person of Jesus?
Answer: John

8. Which Gospel is most concerned with the mystery and identity of the person of Jesus?
Answer: John

9. What language was most of the New Testament originally written in?
Answer: Greek
10. What was Jesus’ first miracle?
a. multiplication of bread
b.Turning water into wine
c. Healing the leaper

Which disciple cut off the ear of the high priest’s servant to try and protect Jesus from being taken as a prisoner?
a. PETER B. JOHN C.JUDE (John 18:10) “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant,
cutting off his right ear.” The servant’s name was Malchus.

When Jesus died there was darkness in the land. How long did it last?
a. 2 hours b.Three hours,c. 4 hours
noon to 3 pm. (Matthew 27:45). “From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land.”

What is the common name given to the first four books of the New Testament
The Gospels

Who wrote most of the books in the New Testament?

Paul

Who wrote the Acts of the Apostles?

Luke

Which book comes last in the New Testament?

Revelation

What does the word gospel mean?

Good news

Who was the king of Judea at the time of Jesus’ birth?

Herod the Great

Which gospel records the fewest of the miracles performed by Jesus?

Matthew

In what water was Jesus baptized?

River Jordan

What miracle did Jesus perform at the marriage in Cana?

Turning water into wine

Who was the tax collector that climbed up a tree so he could see Jesus?
Zacchaeus

Catholic Action Bible Trivia January 2021

Trivia Question: How many books are in the New Testament?

Answer: 27

Trivia Question:Paul was shipwrecked on what island?

Answer: Malta

Trivia Question:Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented to the Temple as a baby?
Answer: Simeon

Trivia Question:After Jesus fed the 5,000, how many baskets were left over?
Answer: 12

Trivia Question:What did Saul encounter when he was traveling to Damascus?

Answer: A great and blinding light

Trivia Question:What tribe is Paul from?

Answer: Benjamin
Trivia Question:Which Gospel mostly speaks on the mystery and identity of the person of Jesus?

Answer: The Gospel According to John

Trivia Question:According to the Gospels, which literary genre does Jesus implement to help preach his message?

Answer: The parable

Trivia Question:Which Gospel is written by a doctor?

Answer: Luke
Trivia Question:How many people boarded Noah’s Ark?
Answer: Eight