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50 Bible Quiz Competition Questions with Answers and References

Updated November 10, 2026

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A free list of 50 Bible quiz competition questions, all with an answer and a reference, in competition formats: complete the verse, who said it, name the list, and general knowledge. They are split into three rounds by level: 16 easy, 21 medium, and 13 hard. Use them for a Bible bowl, a youth group tournament, or a church competition with prizes.

A good Bible quiz competition mixes formats: direct questions, verses to complete, "who said it," and lists to name. These 50 questions are already organized in that spirit, with an answer and a reference for the competition judge.

You can print the list as a PDF after a free sign-up, or show the questions on a screen in presentation mode so every team sees them at once.

The questions, with answers and references

  1. 1. Name the four Gospels.

    Answer: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

  2. 2. Complete: "In the beginning God created..."

    Answer: "...the heaven and the earth" — Genesis 1:1

  3. 3. On which day did God rest from creation?

    Answer: The seventh day — Genesis 2:2

  4. 4. How many books are in the Old Testament?

    Answer: 39

  5. 5. How many books are in the New Testament?

    Answer: 27

  6. 6. Name the first two plagues of Egypt.

    Answer: Water turned to blood, and frogs — Exodus 7:20; 8:6

  7. 7. What is the first of the Ten Commandments?

    Answer: "Thou shalt have no other gods before me" — Exodus 20:3

  8. 8. Complete: "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet..."

    Answer: "...and a light unto my path" — Psalm 119:105

  9. 9. Who said, "Here am I; send me"?

    Answer: Isaiah — Isaiah 6:8

  10. 10. Who said, "Whither thou goest, I will go"?

    Answer: Ruth, to Naomi — Ruth 1:16

  11. 11. Who said, "As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD"?

    Answer: Joshua — Joshua 24:15

  12. 12. Who said, "If I perish, I perish"?

    Answer: Esther — Esther 4:16

  13. 13. Who said, "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him"?

    Answer: Job — Job 13:15

  14. 14. How many stones did David pick up from the brook to face Goliath?

    Answer: Five smooth stones — 1 Samuel 17:40

  15. 15. Which instrument did David play to calm King Saul?

    Answer: The harp — 1 Samuel 16:23

  16. 16. Which Gospel writer was a physician?

    Answer: Luke — Colossians 4:14

  17. 17. In which town did Jesus turn water into wine?

    Answer: Cana of Galilee — John 2:1-11

  18. 18. Complete: "But seek ye first the kingdom of God..."

    Answer: "...and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you" — Matthew 6:33

  19. 19. What does the word "Bible" mean?

    Answer: It comes from the Greek biblia, meaning "books"

  20. 20. Name three fruits of the Spirit.

    Answer: For example: love, joy, and peace — Galatians 5:22-23

  21. 21. How many qualities make up the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians?

    Answer: Nine — Galatians 5:22-23

  22. 22. In the armor of God, what is the sword of the Spirit?

    Answer: The word of God — Ephesians 6:17

  23. 23. Name three pieces of the armor of God.

    Answer: For example: the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation — Ephesians 6:14-17

  24. 24. Who wrote, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me"?

    Answer: Paul, to the Philippians — Philippians 4:13

  25. 25. Which chapter is known as the "love chapter"?

    Answer: 1 Corinthians 13 — 1 Corinthians 13:4

  26. 26. Which chapter is known as the "Hall of Faith"?

    Answer: Hebrews 11 — Hebrews 11

  27. 27. How many tribes of Israel were there?

    Answer: Twelve — Genesis 49:28

  28. 28. Which tribe was set apart to serve at the tabernacle?

    Answer: The tribe of Levi — Numbers 3:5-8

  29. 29. What did John the Baptist eat in the wilderness?

    Answer: Locusts and wild honey — Matthew 3:4

  30. 30. In the parable, how many sheep did the shepherd leave to look for the lost one?

    Answer: Ninety-nine — Luke 15:4

  31. 31. In the parable, how many coins did the woman have when she lost one?

    Answer: Ten silver coins — Luke 15:8

  32. 32. Who asked for the head of John the Baptist?

    Answer: The daughter of Herodias, prompted by her mother — Mark 6:24-25

  33. 33. Which king ordered the killing of the children of Bethlehem?

    Answer: Herod — Matthew 2:16

  34. 34. What gifts did the wise men bring to Jesus?

    Answer: Gold, frankincense, and myrrh — Matthew 2:11

  35. 35. Name the three disciples closest to Jesus.

    Answer: Peter, James, and John — Mark 9:2

  36. 36. Who appeared with Jesus on the mount of transfiguration?

    Answer: Moses and Elijah — Matthew 17:3

  37. 37. For how many days did Jesus appear to the disciples after the resurrection?

    Answer: Forty days — Acts 1:3

  38. 38. At which feast did the Holy Spirit come upon the church?

    Answer: Pentecost — Acts 2:1-4

  39. 39. About how many people were added to the church through Peter's preaching at Pentecost?

    Answer: About three thousand — Acts 2:41

  40. 40. Who prayed for his killers while being stoned?

    Answer: Stephen — Acts 7:59-60

  41. 41. Which prophet stood alone against 450 prophets of Baal?

    Answer: Elijah — 1 Kings 18:22

  42. 42. What came down from heaven in the challenge on Mount Carmel?

    Answer: Fire, which consumed the sacrifice — 1 Kings 18:38

  43. 43. Complete: "Commit thy way unto the LORD..."

    Answer: "...trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass" — Psalm 37:5

  44. 44. According to Jesus, what are the two greatest commandments?

    Answer: Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself — Matthew 22:37-39

  45. 45. Who denied Jesus before the rooster crowed?

    Answer: Peter — Luke 22:60-61

  46. 46. Name the three friends of Daniel in Babylon.

    Answer: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego — Daniel 1:7

  47. 47. Complete: "The LORD is my shepherd..."

    Answer: "...I shall not want" — Psalm 23:1

  48. 48. In which book is the story of the prodigal son?

    Answer: The Gospel of Luke — Luke 15:11-24

  49. 49. Which apostle wrote Revelation?

    Answer: John — Revelation 1:1, 9

  50. 50. Complete: "For God so loved the world..."

    Answer: "...that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" — John 3:16

Rounds by level for the competition

The 50 questions are already separated by difficulty. Use the numbers below to build three rounds, from easiest to hardest, and keep the hard round for the final or the tiebreaker. For more tiebreaker questions, continue with the 100 hard questions.

  • Easy round (16 questions): numbers 1, 2, 3, 7, 14, 15, 18, 24, 27, 30, 33, 34, 45, 47, 49, 50.
  • Medium round (21 questions): numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 29, 35, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48.
  • Hard round (13 questions): numbers 9, 13, 16, 21, 25, 26, 28, 31, 32, 37, 39, 41, 43.

How to set up a team competition with prizes

  1. 1.Before the day, decide how many teams take part and give a judge the printed list to verify every reference.
  2. 2.Easy round: ask each team in turn, 10 points per correct answer and 20 seconds to answer.
  3. 3.Medium round: a team that answers correctly earns 20 points; if it misses, the next team can answer for half.
  4. 4.Hard round: 30 points per correct answer, and the question is read only once. In case of a tie, use questions from the list of 100 hard questions.
  5. 5.Give prizes by place, plus a special one to the team that found the most references in the Bible during the competition.

Activities to use with these questions

Open the meeting with a Bible activity and close with the questions from this list. Each page has step-by-step instructions, a key verse and a variation for your group.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I run a Bible quiz competition with these questions?

Divide the questions into rounds by format (direct question, complete the verse, who said it, name the list), alternate the difficulty levels, and save the hardest ones for a tiebreaker.

Can I use the list for a Bible bowl?

Yes. The questions have short answers and a reference for the judge to check, which fits a Bible bowl or buzzer-style round. Keep the printed list with the judge.

Can I adapt the questions for kids?

Yes. Combine this list with the 100 easy questions to build children's rounds, and keep the references so leaders can verify the answers.

Is there a printable PDF?

Yes. With a free Cinira Master account you can print this list or save it as a PDF.

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