Bible Bowl Practice Quiz 1

On what three occasions are we expressly told that Jesus wept?

• 1. At Lazarus’s tomb – John 11:35 2. Over Jerusalem – Luke 19:41 3. In the Garden of Gethsemane (implied with strong crying and tears) – Hebrews 5:7

• 1. At the wedding in Cana – John 2:1-11 2. During the feeding of the 5000 – Mark 6:30-44 3. At the Mount of Transfiguration – Matthew 17:1-9

• 1. When He was baptized by John – Matthew 3:13-17 2. When He called the disciples – Matthew 4:18-22 3. When He calmed the storm – Mark 4:35-41

• 1. At the Last Supper – Luke 22:14-20 2. When He entered Jerusalem on a donkey – Matthew 21:1-11 3. When He was tempted in the wilderness – Matthew 4:1-11

Quote the first and last words of our Savior while on earth:

• First recorded words: “Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” – Luke 2:49 Last words before death: “It is finished.” – John 19:30 Last words before ascension: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you...” – Acts 1:8

• First recorded words: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19 Last words before death: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” – Luke 23:34 Last words before ascension: “Peace be with you.” – John 20:21

• First recorded words: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” – Matthew 4:17 Last words before death: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” – Matthew 27:46 Last words before ascension: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...” – Matthew 28:19

• First recorded words: “Let the little children come to me.” – Mark 10:14 Last words before death: “Into your hands I commit my spirit.” – Luke 23:46 Last words before ascension: “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” – Matthew 28:20

With whom did Jesus spend His last Sabbath?

• Likely with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in Bethany – John 12:1-2

• With Peter and John in Jerusalem

• With the Pharisees in the synagogue

• With Zacchaeus in Jericho

Who is called the light of the world?

• Jesus – John 8:12

• Moses – Exodus 3:14

• David – Psalm 23:1

• Paul – Acts 9:15

What was the first miracle performed by Christ?

• Turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana – John 2:1-11

• Feeding the five thousand with five loaves and two fish

• Walking on water

• Healing the blind man

When was the Sabbath first instituted, and by whom was it observed?

• At creation, by God Himself – Genesis 2:2-3

• During the Exodus, by Moses – Exodus 16:23

• At Mount Sinai, by the Israelites – Exodus 20:8-11

• After the Babylonian exile, by Ezra – Nehemiah 8:9-12

Who made the first confession to the Lord, as recorded in the Bible?

• Cain – “My punishment is greater than I can bear.” (Genesis 4:13)

• Abel – “Am I my brother’s keeper?”

• Noah – “I am unworthy, Lord.”

• Adam – “The woman you put here with me gave me some fruit.”

Who delivered Israel by killing 600 Philistines with an ox goad?

• Shamgar

• Samson

• Gideon

• Ehud

Who was the first recorded person raised from death to life?

• The son of the widow of Zarephath

• Lazarus

• Jairus' daughter

• The son of the widow of Nain

Who partook of a meal prepared by an angel and was sustained forty days and nights?

• Elijah

• Moses

• Daniel

• Elisha