The Bible is full of surprises—talking donkeys, giant fish swallowing people whole, and even a guy who lived to be 969 years old (seriously, what was his skincare routine?). But how much of it do you really know?
Maybe you’re a Sunday school legend who can recite verses in your sleep, or maybe you’re just here to see if Jonah was actually swallowed by a whale (spoiler: the Bible says “great fish,” but let’s be real—it wasn’t a goldfish).
No matter where you stand, these 100 Bible trivia questions will test your knowledge, make you laugh, and maybe even teach you something new. So grab your coffee, Bible, or best guess, and let’s dive in!
Old Testament Trivia
Who was the first man created by God?
Answer: Adam
What was Eve made from?
Answer: Adam’s rib (talk about a literal soulmate!)
How many days did it take God to create the world?
Answer: Six days, and He rested on the seventh (even God knows the importance of self-care)
What fruit did Eve eat in the Garden of Eden?
Answer: The Bible just says “fruit” (but apples took all the blame)
Who built the ark?
Answer: Noah (his HOA was not happy about it)
How many animals of each kind did Noah bring onto the ark?
Answer: Two (but seven of the clean animals)
What sign did God give as a promise to never flood the Earth again?
Answer: A rainbow (the original peace treaty)
Who was swallowed by a great fish?
Answer: Jonah (imagine explaining that to your insurance company)
What were the Ten Commandments given on?
Answer: Stone tablets (the original hard copies)
Which prophet parted the Red Sea?
Answer: Moses (turning the sea into a sidewalk)
Who led the Israelites into the Promised Land?
Answer: Joshua (and the walls of Jericho came tumbling down)
What did David use to defeat Goliath?
Answer: A sling and a stone (David was the original underdog story)
Who was the strongest man in the Bible?
Answer: Samson (until he got a bad haircut)
What happened to Lot’s wife when she looked back at Sodom and Gomorrah?
Answer: She turned into a pillar of salt (not a great retirement plan)
What was the first plague of Egypt?
Answer: Water turning into blood (yikes)
Who was thrown into a den of lions but survived?
Answer: Daniel (probably had nerves of steel)
What city’s walls fell down after the Israelites marched around it?
Answer: Jericho (ancient surround sound)
What food did God provide for the Israelites in the wilderness?
Answer: Manna (divine fast food)
Who was the wisest man in the Bible?
Answer: Solomon (the guy who literally asked God for wisdom)
How many books are in the Old Testament?
Answer: 39 (that’s a lot of reading material)
New Testament Trivia
Who was Jesus’ mother?
Answer: Mary (no last name needed)
Where was Jesus born?
Answer: Bethlehem (not the North Pole)
Who baptized Jesus?
Answer: John the Baptist (his name kinda gives it away)
How many disciples did Jesus have?
Answer: Twelve (but Judas didn’t make it to the end)
Who walked on water with Jesus (and then sank)?
Answer: Peter (he had the faith… for a second)
What was Jesus’ first miracle?
Answer: Turning water into wine (someone’s wedding reception just got better)
How many days was Jesus in the tomb?
Answer: Three (the ultimate plot twist)
Who doubted Jesus’ resurrection until he saw Him?
Answer: Thomas (he needed more proof than a conspiracy theorist)
Who was the tax collector that became a disciple?
Answer: Matthew (he went from IRS to Jesus follower)
What did Jesus ride into Jerusalem on?
Answer: A donkey (not a sports car)
What was Jesus’ profession before He started His ministry?
Answer: Carpenter (probably made great furniture)
Which disciple betrayed Jesus?
Answer: Judas Iscariot (no surprise there)
What did Judas receive for betraying Jesus?
Answer: Thirty pieces of silver (not exactly worth it)
Who denied knowing Jesus three times?
Answer: Peter (but he got a redemption arc)
Who wrote most of the New Testament?
Answer: Paul (formerly known as Saul)
What was Paul before he became a Christian?
Answer: A persecutor of Christians (talk about a career change)
What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
Answer: “Jesus wept.” (John 11:35)
Who was raised from the dead by Jesus?
Answer: Lazarus (talk about a comeback)
Where did Jesus turn over tables in anger?
Answer: The temple (because it became a marketplace)
Who was the first person to see Jesus after His resurrection?
Answer: Mary Magdalene (she got VIP access)
Fun & Random Bible Trivia
What animal did Balaam’s donkey see that he couldn’t?
Answer: An angel (yes, the donkey spoke)
What food did John the Baptist eat in the wilderness?
Answer: Locusts and honey (high protein diet)
What book of the Bible has the most chapters?
Answer: Psalms (150 chapters – that’s a lot of songs)
What is the last book of the Bible?
Answer: Revelation (spoiler alert: Jesus wins)
Who was the oldest person in the Bible?
Answer: Methuselah (969 years old!)
What did Jesus feed 5,000 people with?
Answer: Five loaves and two fish (talk about a miracle meal)
How many people were on Noah’s ark?
Answer: Eight (not including the animals)
What is the shortest book in the Bible?
Answer: 3 John (only 1 chapter)
Which Bible book is full of love poetry?
Answer: Song of Solomon (the OG romance novel)
Who is known as the “weeping prophet”?
Answer: Jeremiah (emotional guy)
What language was the Old Testament mostly written in?
Answer: Hebrew
What language was the New Testament mostly written in?
Answer: Greek
Who was thrown into the fiery furnace?
Answer: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
What did Jesus say about children?
Answer: “Let the little children come to me.”
Who was Noah’s father?
Answer: Lamech
Who was Abraham’s wife?
Answer: Sarah
What did God tell Noah to make the ark out of?
Answer: Gopher wood
How many days did it rain during the flood?
Answer: 40 days and nights
What is the first commandment?
Answer: “You shall have no other gods before me.”
Who were the first brothers in the Bible?
Answer: Cain and Abel
Who was the first murderer in the Bible?
Answer: Cain
What did Moses’ staff turn into when he threw it on the ground?
Answer: A snake (imagine his reaction)
Who was the second king of Israel?
Answer: David (the OG giant slayer)
How many sons did Jacob have?
Answer: Twelve (the future tribes of Israel)
What was the name of Jacob’s youngest son?
Answer: Benjamin (the baby of the family)
Who interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams in Egypt?
Answer: Joseph (and he got promoted for it)
What did God rain down on Egypt as the last plague?
Answer: Death of the firstborn (not your usual weather forecast)
Who was Moses’ brother?
Answer: Aaron (the guy who spoke for him)
How many spies did Moses send to the Promised Land?
Answer: Twelve (only two gave a good report)
What was the Tower of Babel built for?
Answer: To reach heaven (and then God mixed up the languages)
Who was thrown into a pit by his brothers?
Answer: Joseph (family drama at its peak)
Who wrote the first five books of the Bible?
Answer: Moses (busy guy)
What did God use to speak to Moses in the wilderness?
Answer: A burning bush (definitely not normal)
Who lived the longest in the Bible?
Answer: Methuselah (969 years old—imagine all the birthdays!)
What did Samson lose that made him weak?
Answer: His hair (bad day at the barber’s)
What happened on the seventh day of creation?
Answer: God rested (setting the ultimate weekend goals)
What city did Jonah try to run away from?
Answer: Nineveh (he booked a boat in the opposite direction)
What did God provide for Elijah to eat in the wilderness?
Answer: Bread and meat from ravens (divine Uber Eats)
How many plagues did Egypt suffer?
Answer: Ten (and they got worse each time)
Who built the first temple in Jerusalem?
Answer: Solomon (the guy with wisdom and wealth)
More New Testament Trivia
What was the name of Jesus’ earthly father?
Answer: Joseph (the silent, supportive guy)
Who wrote the book of Revelation?
Answer: John (on an island, no less)
What happened at Pentecost?
Answer: The Holy Spirit came down like fire (literal flames)
How many wise men visited Jesus?
Answer: The Bible never says (but they did bring three gifts)
What was Paul’s original name?
Answer: Saul (before his radical transformation)
Where did Jesus turn water into wine?
Answer: A wedding in Cana (miracle of the party)
What happened when Jesus died?
Answer: The temple curtain tore in two (dramatic moment)
How did Judas die?
Answer: He hanged himself (guilt hit hard)
What was the main message of Jesus’ teachings?
Answer: Love and salvation (short and powerful)
What happened on the road to Damascus?
Answer: Paul saw a blinding light and met Jesus (life-changing)
What was Jesus’ last command before ascending to heaven?
Answer: The Great Commission (go and make disciples)
Who was the first Christian martyr?
Answer: Stephen (stoned for his faith)
What did Jesus say to calm the storm?
Answer: “Peace, be still.” (weather control, divine edition)
What did Peter do after Jesus’ resurrection?
Answer: Preached and led the early church (redemption story)
What book follows the Gospels?
Answer: Acts (all about the early church)
Who was the first person baptized in the New Testament?
Answer: Jesus (leading by example)
What did Jesus do after His resurrection?
Answer: Appeared to His disciples and many others (not a ghost!)
Who was the governor that sentenced Jesus to death?
Answer: Pontius Pilate (he washed his hands of it)
What did Jesus promise to send after He ascended?
Answer: The Holy Spirit (our divine helper)
What’s the last word in the Bible?
Answer: “Amen.” (a perfect ending)
You Made It!
Congratulations! You just powered through 100 Bible trivia questions—whether you aced it like King Solomon or guessed your way through like a lost disciple, you deserve a high five (or a celebratory feast of loaves and fishes).
The Bible isn’t just a book of rules and history—it’s packed with jaw-dropping miracles, powerful wisdom, and even a bit of humor (seriously, Balaam’s donkey talked!). Hopefully, you had as much fun answering these as I had writing them.
Now, go forth and challenge your friends, family, or unsuspecting strangers with your newfound trivia skills. And remember, whether you got 100% or need a little divine intervention next time, God still loves you—quiz scores aside!