The Bible is full of fascinating stories, important lessons, and characters that kids love to learn about. Whether you’re a Sunday school teacher, a parent, or simply someone looking to teach kids more about the Bible, these 110 questions and answers will make learning fun and engaging.
This blog post is divided into sections to cover different aspects of the Bible, including its stories, characters, and teachings. Let’s dive in!
Old Testament Questions
Genesis and Creation
- Who created the world?
Answer: God (Genesis 1:1). - Who were the first man and woman?
Answer: Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:7, 22). - What did God create on the first day?
Answer: Light (Genesis 1:3). - Which tree did God forbid Adam and Eve to eat from?
Answer: The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil (Genesis 2:17). - What was the punishment for eating the forbidden fruit?
Answer: Adam and Eve were banished from the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:23). - What was the name of Adam and Eve’s sons?
Answer: Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-2). - Who built the ark to save his family and animals from the flood?
Answer: Noah (Genesis 6:13-14). - How many days and nights did it rain during the flood?
Answer: 40 days and nights (Genesis 7:12). - What was the sign of God’s promise never to flood the earth again?
Answer: A rainbow (Genesis 9:13). - What was the name of the tower where people tried to reach heaven?
Answer: The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:4).
Famous Old Testament Characters
- Who was the father of many nations?
Answer: Abraham (Genesis 17:5). - Who was Abraham’s wife?
Answer: Sarah (Genesis 17:15). - Who received the Ten Commandments from God?
Answer: Moses (Exodus 20:1-17). - What did God use to speak to Moses?
Answer: A burning bush (Exodus 3:2). - What sea did Moses part?
Answer: The Red Sea (Exodus 14:21-22). - Who was swallowed by a big fish?
Answer: Jonah (Jonah 1:17). - Who defeated Goliath with a sling and a stone?
Answer: David (1 Samuel 17:49). - Who was David’s best friend?
Answer: Jonathan (1 Samuel 18:1-3). - What wise king asked God for wisdom?
Answer: Solomon (1 Kings 3:9). - Who was thrown into a den of lions but was not harmed?
Answer: Daniel (Daniel 6:22).
New Testament Questions
The Life of Jesus
- Where was Jesus born?
Answer: Bethlehem (Luke 2:4-7). - Who were Jesus’ earthly parents?
Answer: Mary and Joseph (Matthew 1:18-21). - What was Jesus’ first miracle?
Answer: Turning water into wine (John 2:1-11). - Who baptized Jesus?
Answer: John the Baptist (Matthew 3:13). - How many disciples did Jesus have?
Answer: 12 disciples (Matthew 10:1-4). - What did Jesus use to feed 5,000 people?
Answer: Five loaves of bread and two fish (Matthew 14:17-21). - Who walked on water with Jesus?
Answer: Peter (Matthew 14:29). - What parable did Jesus use to teach about helping others?
Answer: The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). - What prayer did Jesus teach His followers?
Answer: The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13). - Who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver?
Answer: Judas Iscariot (Matthew 26:14-16).
The Early Church and Letters
- Who preached to thousands on the day of Pentecost?
Answer: Peter (Acts 2:14-41). - Who wrote most of the letters in the New Testament?
Answer: Paul (Romans – Philemon). - Who was the first Christian martyr?
Answer: Stephen (Acts 7:59-60). - What is the last book of the Bible?
Answer: Revelation (Revelation 1:1). - What city was Paul traveling to when he saw a bright light?
Answer: Damascus (Acts 9:3-6).
Fun and Tricky Questions
- What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
Answer: “Jesus wept.” (John 11:35). - Who was known as the strongest man in the Bible?
Answer: Samson (Judges 16:30). - What animal spoke to Balaam?
Answer: A donkey (Numbers 22:28). - What was the name of Jesus’ earthly brother?
Answer: James (Matthew 13:55). - Who climbed a tree to see Jesus?
Answer: Zacchaeus (Luke 19:4).
41. What was the name of the river where John baptized Jesus?
Answer: The Jordan River (Matthew 3:13).
42. Who denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed?
Answer: Peter (Matthew 26:74-75).
43. How many days did Jesus stay on earth after His resurrection?
Answer: 40 days (Acts 1:3).
44. What is the name of the hill where Jesus was crucified?
Answer: Golgotha, also known as Calvary (John 19:17).
45. Who rolled away the stone from Jesus’ tomb?
Answer: An angel of the Lord (Matthew 28:2).
46. What did the Holy Spirit appear as on the day of Pentecost?
Answer: Tongues of fire (Acts 2:3).
47. Who was the tax collector that became one of Jesus’ disciples?
Answer: Matthew (Matthew 9:9).
48. Who is known as the “Apostle of Love”?
Answer: John (1 John 4:7-8).
49. Who was the Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to be crucified?
Answer: Pontius Pilate (John 19:16).
50. Who was the first person to see Jesus after His resurrection?
Answer: Mary Magdalene (John 20:14-16).
51. How many books are in the Bible?
Answer: 66 books.
52. Which book has the most chapters?
Answer: Psalms (150 chapters).
53. Which book has the shortest chapter in the Bible?
Answer: Psalm 117.
54. What is the longest chapter in the Bible?
Answer: Psalm 119.
55. What is the last word in the Bible?
Answer: Amen (Revelation 22:21).
56. What type of insect did John the Baptist eat in the wilderness?
Answer: Locusts (Matthew 3:4).
57. What was the first miracle in the Old Testament?
Answer: Turning Moses’ staff into a serpent (Exodus 4:3).
58. What did God use to lead the Israelites by day in the wilderness?
Answer: A pillar of cloud (Exodus 13:21).
59. Who is the only woman mentioned in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew 1?
Answer: Mary (Matthew 1:16).
60. Who was thrown into a fiery furnace but wasn’t burned?
Answer: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3:25).
61. What did Jesus say was the greatest commandment?
Answer: To love God with all your heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:37).
62. Who helped Jesus carry His cross?
Answer: Simon of Cyrene (Luke 23:26).
63. What was the name of the garden where Jesus prayed before His arrest?
Answer: The Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36).
64. What bird did Noah send out from the ark first?
Answer: A raven (Genesis 8:6-7).
65. Who dreamed about a ladder reaching to heaven?
Answer: Jacob (Genesis 28:12).
66. How many times did the Israelites march around Jericho before the walls fell?
Answer: 7 times on the seventh day (Joshua 6:15-16).
67. Who was turned into a pillar of salt?
Answer: Lot’s wife (Genesis 19:26).
68. Who killed Goliath?
Answer: David (1 Samuel 17:49).
69. What did King Solomon build for God?
Answer: The Temple (1 Kings 6:1).
70. Who interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams?
Answer: Joseph (Genesis 41:14-16).
71. How many days did God take to create the world?
Answer: 6 days, and He rested on the 7th (Genesis 2:2).
72. What was the name of Moses’ sister?
Answer: Miriam (Exodus 15:20).
73. Who was known as “a man after God’s own heart”?
Answer: David (1 Samuel 13:14).
74. What did Elijah pray for that caused a drought in Israel?
Answer: That it wouldn’t rain (1 Kings 17:1).
75. What food did God provide for the Israelites in the wilderness?
Answer: Manna and quail (Exodus 16:13-15).
76. How many plagues did God send on Egypt?
Answer: 10 plagues (Exodus 7:14-12:30).
77. What was the name of the giant David fought?
Answer: Goliath (1 Samuel 17:4).
78. What happened to Jonah when he disobeyed God?
Answer: He was swallowed by a big fish (Jonah 1:17).
79. Who was the first king of Israel?
Answer: Saul (1 Samuel 10:1).
80. How did God show His power to Elijah on Mount Carmel?
Answer: He sent fire from heaven to consume the sacrifice (1 Kings 18:38).
Conclusion
Bible questions and answers are an incredible way to help kids dive into the Word of God while having fun.
Whether you’re teaching in Sunday school, spending time with your family, or planning a youth group activity, these 110 Bible trivia questions will spark curiosity and encourage kids to explore the Bible more deeply.
From the creation story to the life of Jesus, each question introduces key lessons and stories that shape our faith.
These questions not only test knowledge but also provide a foundation for meaningful discussions about God’s love, wisdom, and power.
Encourage kids to ask their own questions, share their favorite Bible stories, and apply these lessons to their everyday lives.
Remember, learning about the Bible should always be an engaging and uplifting experience for children!
We hope these questions bring joy, learning, and inspiration to your time of teaching and discovery.
Let us know your favorite Bible questions in the comments below, or share how you’ve used this list to make Bible study fun for kids!