THE FOLLOWING are the 50 questions in The Sunday Gleaner's 'Bible Challenge Quiz 2002'. To win a prize, you must answer all questions correctly and e-mail, regular mail or fax your answers in by June 23. Prizes include: tickets to see the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir when they perform in Jamaica later this year, gospel CDs, T-shirts and more.
RULES
1. Cut the quiz out of the paper.
2. On a sheet of paper, number your answers 1 to 50.
3. Write all your answers legibly.
4. DO NOT REWRITE THE QUESTIONS.
5. Use only the King James Version of the Bible to answer the questions.
6. Some questions have two parts, BOTH parts must be answered correctly to get the point for that question.
QUESTIONS
1. Abraham sent Hagar away after she gave birth to Ishmael. Name the book, chapter and verses in the Bible that tells this story.
2. Name the twins who Rebekah had after being barren for a long time.
3. Fill in the blanks: David had ___ brothers and he was the__?
4. Where and with whom did Lot live following the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah?
5. How many people lost their lives when the tower of Siloam fell on them?
6. What did David do with Goliath's armour after killing him?
7. Name the chapter, book and verses in which Jesus promised to: "destroy this temple and rebuild it in three days?"
8. Daniel used no anointing oils during his three weeks of mourning. Identify the Bible passage that relates this story.
9. How many colours are mentioned in the Bible?
10. Complete the following: The Bible speaks of __ different types of fabric.
11. List all the uses of ashes in the Bible.
12. How many references are made to rending of garments in the Bible? List any five.
13. There are three 40-day fasts in the Bible; name the book, chapter and verses of any one.
14. How many times does the Bible refer to Jesus and wine?
15. To what is the tongue compared in the New Testament? Name the chapter and verse.
16. Complete the following: The Bible documents__ miracles involving water.
17. Paul was baptised in Damascus. Name the person who performed the baptism.
18. When the Philistines plundered Keilah, What did David ask the Lord?
19. What did God ask Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones?
20. Why did God ask Job, "Who provideth the raven his food?"
21. In 10 words or less, explain meaning of Matthew 6:28-30.
22. Complete the following, "But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not __"
23. Who was exiled to Patmos and how many instances of exile are mentioned in the Bible.
24. How did Samson escape the Philistines on both occasions that he was held?
25. There are four instances of adultery in the Bible, name the woman with whom David committed adultery?
26. Name any two angels mentioned in the Bible.
27. Name 10 of the pagan gods worshipped in the Bible.
28. Name the three godly officials who were appointed administrators over the province of Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzer.
29. Who is the most popular physician in the Bible?
30. Name one shepherd and one shepherdess mentioned in the Old Testament.
31. Name three farmers mentioned in the Bible and say what each planted.
32. List 20 professions/vocations or skills mentioned in the Bible.
33. How much was each Israelite required to pay following the taking of the census?
34. Judas Iscariot accepted bribery to betray Jesus, how much was he paid?
35. Other than husband and wife, what was the family relationship between Jacob and Rachel.
36. Which Pharisee visited Jesus at night?
37. Why was Jephthan thrown out of his house by his brothers?
38. Complete the following: "Queen Jezebel was the mother-in-law of __.?
39. Complete the following: When Moses and the magicians of Egypt competed in doing miracles, they turned their rods into __?
40. A reptile bit Paul on the Island of Melita, what was it?
41. What was the longest journey made by Jesus?
42. Name four offensive weapons mentioned in the Bible.
43. What happened to the children who made fun of Elisha?
44. How did Adonijah, the son of Gaggith, exalt himself?
45. Name three men who became blind in their old age?
46. "I see men as trees walking." who said these words and why?
47. What did Ezekiel see in a vision?
48. What happened after Jacob used a stone for a pillow at Bethel and what did he do with it?
49. In one short sentence, explain the literal meaning of the parable about being "the salt of the earth?
50. What important event took place at the top of Mount Sinai?
BONUS QUESTION
51. Who raised Esther after she had been orphaned?
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BIBLE CHALLENGE QUIZ,
C/O The Sunday Gleaner,
7 North Street, Kingston.
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