Download Questions for children… RAPID FIRE 1

Questions for children… RAPID FIRE 1
· What was the name of the mountain where Jesus prayed before he was arrested by the soldiers? Mt of Olives Luke 22
· Who was the boy king? Joash 2 nd Kings / 2 nd Cronicles
· What is the shortest verse in the Bible? Jesus wept. Mathew, Mark, Luke, John
· What was the name of the apostle that was sent to the Eunuch? Phillip Acts 8
· What was the name of the mountain where Moses Died? Nebo Deut. 32:48­50
· After Jesus died, He went to be with God. How did He go? On a cloud. Matt. Mark Luke John
· Was Hezekiah a good king or a bad king? Why? Good, he always did what God said to do. 2 nd Kings, Chronicles, Isaiah
· Was king Rohoboam a good King or a bad king? Bad, he was mean, and he listened to his friends instead of older wiser men. 1 st Kings, 2nd Cronicles
· How long did the Israelites wonder in the wilderness? 40 years Exodus
· Where do we learn about the life of Jesus? Mathew, Mark, Luke and John
· What were the Israelites doing that made Moses mad when he returned to them with the 10 commandments? Making a golden calf to worship. Exodus
· Why is it wrong to make things like the golden calf to worship? One of the 10 commandments: you shall not have strange gods before me.
· Name two miracles that Jesus performed. Turned water into wine. Mended the soldier’s ear, healed the soldier’s servant. Fixed the man’s withered hand. Raised his friend Lazarus from the dead. Matt. Mark Luke and John
· What do we learn in the Gospels, (Matt. Mark Luke and John)? Jesus birth, Jesus growing up, His friends, His death.
· Which mountain did Noah’s arch come to rest on after the flood? Ararat Genesis
· Who were the first husband and wife? Adam and Eve Genisis
· Who was swallowed by the big fish? Jonah Jonah
· How many friends of Jesus were with Him at the last supper? 11 Matt. Mark Luke and John
· What was the name of the man who betrayed Jesus (turned him into the soldiers) and was at the last supper? Judas Matt. Mark, Luke and John
· What did Jesus pray for in the garden before the soldiers came to take him away? That God’s will be done. Not what I want, but what God wants. Matt. Mark Luke and John
· What is a prophet? Man who speaks what God tells him to speak.
· How did people find the baby Jesus? A star Matt. Mark Luke John
· When Jesus was 12 years old, His parents could not find him…where was He? He was in the temple in Jerusalem listening and asking questions of the teachers. Luke
· What was in the wilderness that the Israelites wondered in for 40 years? It was barren land, Nothing, Exodus
· God appeared to Moses at what? A burning bush. Exodus
1 · What did God tell Moses to do when Moses saw the burning bush? Remove his shoes for he was standing on hallowed ground. Exodus
· Where do we find the scriptures that tell about the Israelites/Jewish people leaving Egypt? Exodus
· Where do we find the story of the tower of Babel? Genesis
· The Bible is divided into two parts, what are they? Old Testament and New Testament
· What does the Old Testament tell us about? The beginning of the earth, God’s people, and the coming of Jesus/Christ
· What does the New Testament tell us about? The life of Jesus/Christ, the beginning of the church, How to live our lives, Heaven
· Who were the first brothers? Cain and Able Genesis
· Finish this verse: “If you love me…. Keep my commandments” John 14:15
· What book of the bible tells us about the beginning of the church? Acts
· When Phillip meet up with the Eunuch, which prophet’s writings was the Eunuch reading? Isaiah Acts
· What did Ananias and Sapphira do that cost them their lives? Lied to God Acts 5
· Why were Christians afraid of Paul when we first learned about him? Put Christians into Jail/prison Acts
· What was another name for Paul? Saul Acts
· What did Jesus tell Mary Magdalene when she saw that He had come alive after His death on the Cross? Jesus said to her, "Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, 'I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.'" (John 20:17)
· When Paul was with Silas, they were put into jail/prison. What happened to the jail? The walls shook and the doors were opened. Acts 16:26
· When Peter was thrown into prison, what did the Christians do? They prayed for him. Acts
· How did Peter get out of the chains and then out of prison? An angel came to him and helped him. Acts
· When Paul and Silas stayed in the prison and did not run away when the doors were opened…What did the guard do because of their good example? He and his family were baptized , they fed Paul and Silas a meal, and they rejoiced. Acts 16
· How did Moses’ mother save him when he was a baby? She put him in a basket made of reeds and floated him down the river. Exodus
· What was the name of the man that the Jews/Israelites wanted to have released instead of Jesus? Barabas who was a thief. Matt. Mark, Luke and John
· What did the angel say to Joseph when Mary was going to have a baby? "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. (Mat 1:20)
· What did the coming of the Holy Spirit sound like in Acts? A rushing wind.
· How did the Holy Spirit come? With Power. Acts
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· What could the men do after the Holy Spirit came? Speak in different languages Acts
· Name 3 apostles. Mattias, Peter, Luke, John, Timothy, Paul, Matthew, Mark, James( son of Zebadies), Andrew, Phillip, Bartholomew, Thomas, James ( son of Alphious), Thaddaeus, Simon ( the Cananonite) Judas (the one who betrayed him) Matthew
· What did Moses do that caused him not to enter the promised land? He hit the rock instead of talked to it like he was commanded to do by God. Exodus
· Who was God’s most favorite friend? Elijah
· What is the OLD Testament about? The beginning, the history of the Jews/ Isrealites, the coming of Christ.
· What is the NEW Testament about? The life of Jesus/Christ. The church. How to live our lives to be pleasing to God. Heaven
· Who was let go instead, when Pilate wanted to let Jesus go? Barabas...a thief. Matt. Mark, Luke, John
· Can you name three books of the bible that were letters? Who were they written to? 1 st and 2 nd Timothy…Paul writes to Timothy 1 st and 2 nd Thessalonians…Paul, Sivanus, Timothy write to the Thessalonians Galatians…Paul writes to the churches in Galatia Ephesians…Paul writes to the church in Ephesis Colossians…Paul and Timothy write to the brethren at Colosse. Philippians…Paul and Timothy write to the saints at Phillipi. 1 st and 2 nd Corinthians…Paul and Sosthenes write to the church at Corinth Romans…Paul writes to the Christians in Rome Titus… 1 st and 2 nd Peter… Timothy… 1 st and 2 nd Thessalonians 1 st ,2 nd ,3 rd John
· Name the psalm that begins, The Lord is my Shepard…23 rd Psalm
· In the 23 rd Psalm, God tells us that He supplies us with _______________ that we need? Everything
· When the Eunuch was reading Isaiah, who was Isaiah talking about as the “Lamb of God”? Jesus.
· What does it mean, “like a lamb before his Shearer’s was silent” Jesus said nothing at his trial. He was silent Matt. Luke Mark John
· When Paul was crossing the sea to stand before Caesar, there was a bad storm. What did the angel tell Paul on the ship? “Do not be afraid, Paul you must be brought before Caesar; and indeed God has granted you all those who sail with you” Acts 27:23
· Where did the Jews gather once a year? Jerusalem
· Why did the Jews go to Jerusalem once a year? For the feast of the Pass over. Luke 2:41
· Tell me what Ananias and Sapphira did that caused them their life? They lied to the Holy Spirit inside of Peter about the amount they got for their land. Acts 5
· Name 3 Parables: Sower, Good Samaritan, Lost sheep, Protocol Son, Rich man
· Name three plagues that the God put on Pharos to make him let the Israelites go? Locusts, river turn to blood, frogs, boils, first born of Egypt will die, livestock die Exodus 5­12
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· When did the Holy Spirit come to the Apostles? Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1
· Why was Pharos heart hardened against the plagues? God made Pharos heart hardened against the signs so that He could show the Egyptians that HE WAS GOD. Exodus 7: 4­6
· A synagogue is? Where the Jewish people worship.
· What does the “bread” on the Lord’s Table represent? Lord’s Body
· What does the “grape Juice” on the Lord’s Table represent? Lord’s Blood
· What does this mean? Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity (love), I am become as a sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.” ? Paul was telling us not to be puffed up or we will be just an annoying noise. 1 Cor 13:1
· Tell me about the story of the rich man and his barn. He had so much stuff (food etc.) and was boastful, that he built a big barn to store it in. He forgot about doing the right things for God and working toward going to heaven. The Lord told him that he was a fool because that night he would die, and his treasures on earth would not do him any good. (Luke 12:16­ 20) And He told them a parable, saying, "The land of a certain rich man was very productive."And he began reasoning to himself, saying, 'What shall I do, since I have no place to store my crops?' "And he said, 'This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 'And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years to come; take your ease, eat, drink and be merry."' "But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your soul is required of you; and now who will own what you have prepared?'
· How many days of our life should we work for God? All of them.
· How do we know that we are working for God every day? 1) We obey our parents. 2)We ask ourselves, when we have a decision to make, “What would God want me to do?” And then we do what God says is right, NOT what man says is right. 3)We tell others about Jesus.
· What does it mean to repent? Change our mind, and do the right thing instead of the wrong thing.
· What three mountains are very important in the scriptures? Nebo, Ararat, Mt of Olives
· What does Rev. 22: 18,19 tell us about God’s Word? Don’t add to or take away from or change it.
· How do we know that we are learning and obeying God’s word? We read and study it for ourselves.
· What does Galatians 1: 8&9 say? Even if an angel teaches us something different than what God teaches…we are not to listen!
· How much does God teach us about life and Godliness? Everything! (2 Pet 1:3) What is the scripture that tells us that God teaches us everything pertaining to life and Godliness? (2 Pet 1:3) seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
· Who does the bible say is a fool? Someone who does not gain things for God, but rather aquires “things” for himself on earth. (Luke 12:20­21) "But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your soul is required of you; and now who will own what you have
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· · · · · · · · · · · · · prepared?' "So is the man who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." Parable of the rich man….
If God has given us everything pertaining to life and Godliness…How much do we need to add to His Word? NOTHING! Rev 22:18 & 19 Never add to God’s Word!
How do we know that Jesus has God given authority? Jesus was given all authority on heaven and earth by God. He has the authority to give it. Mt. 28:18, Jn. 17:2, Jn. 12:49 (Mat 28:18) And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. (Mat 28:19) "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, (Mat 28:20) teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (John 17:1) These things Jesus spoke; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, He said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify Thy Son, that the Son may glorify Thee, (John 17:2) even as Thou gavest Him authority over all mankind, that to all whom Thou hast given Him, He may give eternal life. (John 12:49) "For I did not speak on My own initiative, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me commandment, what to say, and what to speak. (John 12:50) "And I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me."
How many sheep are in the Sheppard’s flock? We don’t know. The bible doesn’t tell us.
God has what kind of authority? Inherent authority…which means? If you make something, like God made the world, then you can do with it what ever you want. Gen. 1:1
What does it mean to be a fisher of men? It means that we tell people about Jesus and God. Some of God’s word will fall on a fertile (soft) heart and God’s word will grow. Eventually, the person will become a Christian. (Luke 5:10) and so also James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not fear, from now on you will be catching men."
What did Ruth do to show her love for Naomi? She stayed with Naomi. Ruth 1­4
Who did Boaz marry? Ruth 4:10
Why was Boaz impressed by Ruth? Because of her example! She stayed with Naomi, She worked hard, She showed kindness and love. Ruth
What does it mean when something is revealed? It is uncovered.
How was the bible written? By revelation. (Eph 3:1­4) …that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. {4} By referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,
What is a revelation? When something is revealed, it is a revelation to the one who sees it.
Who made sure that the bible was written correctly? The holy Spirit (John 14:26) "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.
Who is the “helper?” The Holy Spirit. Jn. 14:26
5 · Explain how the Holy Spirit, Jesus, and God can be one. Like an egg, the shell, yolk and white are called an egg. The Holy Spirit, Jesus and God are all equal parts of a whole.
· Where do we see all three, Holy Spirit, Jesus, and God in one place at one time? Matt. 3:15­17(Mat 3:15) But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he permitted^ Him. (Mat 3:16) And after being baptized, Jesus went up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon Him, (Mat 3:17) and behold, a voice out of the heavens, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well­pleased." (Mat 4:1) Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
· Who was John the Baptist? Jesus’ second cousin. A person that was to make the way for Jesus.
· Who was John the Baptist’ mother and father? Elizabeth and Zachariah.
· Why was Zachariah unable to speak until John was born? Because he did not believe the angel concerning his son to be born, since he and Elizabeth were old. What did John Baptize with? Water… (Mat 3:11) "As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
· What did Jesus baptize with? Holy Spirit and Fire. (Matt. 3:11)
· Where do read… Be wise in good and simple in evil?
· What does amen mean? So be it.
· Who was 1&2 Thessalonians written to? The Christians in Thessalonica
· Gal 1:11….. not according to man But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man.
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Mat 28:18….all authority And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
John 12:49 not my own initiative "For I did not speak on My own initiative, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a commandment as to what to say and what to speak. What did Naaman have to do? Dip in the river Jordan 7 times. (2 Ki 5:10) (2 Ki 5:10 NKJV) And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, "Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored to you, and you shall be clean."
· What was the purpose of miracles? To prove that what was being said and or done, was from God.
· What is a miracle? Something that no man can do…Only God can do it. If a man can do it by himself, it is not a miracle.
· Which came first, the New Testament or the Old Testament? OLD Who was Naaman told to go see to get rid of his leprosy? Elighiah (2 Ki 5:8) So it was, when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, that he sent to the king, saying, "Why have you torn your clothes? Please let him come to me, and he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel."
· How do we know that man does not prophesy today?(1 Cor 13:8) Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be done away.
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· What is “the perfect”… It’s the word of God. Perfect…Meaning… complete
· Are there miracles performed today like there were in the days of the New Testament? No, because the miracles were to help man know God until His perfect Word was complete. (1 Cor 13:9) For we know in part, and we prophesy in part;(1 Cor 13:10) but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away. (1 Cor 13:10) But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.
· Who was 1Corinthians written to? The Christians that were in Corinth. (1 Cor 1:1) Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, (1 Cor 1:2) To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:
· Who was the 1 Thessalonians written to? The church at Thessalonica. (1 Th 1:1) Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
· What was a Pharisee? They were people who boasted the law to it’s most extreme point, basically adding to it, standing on street corners to be seen by all bragging with arrogance.
· How long did Jacob work for Rachel? 14 years. Genesis
· Who was Jacob given instead of Rachel? Leah
· Why was Leah given to Jacob instead of Rachel? Because she was the oldest daughter. It was tradition.
· Who were Joseph’s mom and dad? Rachel and Jacob. Genesis
· Who was the wisest man in the world? Solomon
· What was a book that he wrote to help man know about life on earth? Ecclesiastes
· What was it that Solomon asked for? Wisdom
· Who was Solomon’s dad? King David
· Jesus belonged to which tribe of Israel? Juda
· Which tribe did the priests come from? Levi
· Who were the son’s of Jacob and Rachel? Judah, Dan, Joseph, Issachar, Ashar, Gad, Zebulum, Simeon, Reuben, Naphtali, Levi Genesis 30
· Did Sadducees believe in God’s law? No! They taught against it.
· What was a scribe? They were teachers and wrote things down.
· What does it mean to be an example? People see what you do and follow it.
· What does it mean that a little Leaven leavens’ the whole lump? A little bad can make a lot of bad or visa versa.(1 Cor 5:6) Your glorying is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?
· How was the church purchased? With the blood od Christ. Acts 20:28
· Who is the head over the church? Christ Eph 1:22
· Rom 16:16 tells us what? Name of the church which is the Church of Christ.
· Eph 3:10 says what about the church? It filled the ETERNAL purpose of God.
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· Name 3 qualifications for an elder? Above Reproach (blameless), Husband of one wife, Have children who believe ( believe in Christ and are Christians), not accused of dispensation or rebellion (argumentative), not a drunkard, not self willed (interested in his own ideas and desires), not fond of sorted gain, hospitable, lovers of what is good, sensible, devout, self­controlled, holding fast the faithful word, able to teach sound doctrine, temperate, prudent, must manage his own household well, free from the love of money, not a new convert, have a good reputation with those outside the church, not quick tempered…. Titus 1 5­9, 1Tim 3 1­7
· On what missionary journey did Paul put elders in place in the churches? 2 nd Acts 14:23
· What is the job of an elder? Shepard the flock of God 1Pet.5:1­2
· What are the different names of an elder? Pasteur, Bishop
· What makes up the body of Christ? People…saints (all Christians), Elders, Deacons…
· Who is the head of the Church? Christ. Eph. 1:22
· What do you have to do to be saved, (go to heaven)? Believe,Repent,Confess,Hear,Baptism
· What five things make up the worship service to God on Sunday? Give, Sing, Preach, Take the Lord’s supper, Pray
· Who was Samson? A man blessed by God with great Strengh.
· Who tricked Samson into giving the secret of his strength. Delilah
· Who were the Philistines? A group of people who were against God’s people.
· How did Samson get his strength back? He Prayed and asked God for it.
· What does Mark 16:16 tell us? "He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned.
· What was Simon’s name changed to? Peter Mk 3:16
· Jesus said, “if you love me, Sheppard or tend my sheep. Jn 21:26
· Tell me three things that you know about Peter….He walked on water until he doubted and lost his faith, then he sank, he was a fisherman, he asked Jesus questions, He was told to tend/Sheppard Jesus’ sheep, he saw the miracle of the little girl brought back to life, He cut off the ear of a soldier, Peter’s faith was life a rock and this faith (rock) is what Jesus built His church on. Peter denied Jesus three times, He was crucified upside down. Jesus changed his name from Simon to Peter, Peter visited Jesus’ tomb, He sits on one of the twelve thrones in heaven, Peter heals a lame man
· What are the qualifications of an apostle? (Acts 1:21) "It is therefore necessary that of the men who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us­­ (Acts 1:22) beginning with the baptism of John, until the day that He was taken up from us­­ one of these should become a witness with us of His resurrection."
· How was Elijah taken to be with God? On a chariot of fire in whirl wind.
· When Peter saw, in a vision, the sheet filled with four footed animals and creeping things God was showing Peter what? That it was ok to eat all food AND that there was no longer a difference between Jews and Gentiles Acts 10
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· Explain the first Pass Over. The Israelites were to take and kill a lamb, smear it’s blood over the door of their houses and then eat the cooked lamb. The angel of death was over Egypt and took the first born son of all the families except those with the blood over the door. Exodus
· What is the similarity between the blood of the lamb of the Passover and the blood of Christ? The blood is what saved the Israelites and is what saves us today!
· What do you know about Peter? He asked questions, healed a lame man, cut off the ear of a soldier, Opened the door to the church for the Jews (first gospel sermon), he opened the door to the church to the gentiles (Cornelius Household) saw a vision that ALL men where equally able to enter God’s grace (the vision of the animals in the sheet), he denied Christ 3 times. He was a fisherman, He saw Elijah, Moses and Jesus all at the same time, he brought Tabitha (little girl) back to life, he had faith like a rock…Jesus said He would build His church on that faith, he got out of a boat to walk to Jesus but his faith wavered and he sunk….Jesus reached out and saved him. Jesus told Peter if you love me, tend my sheep/flock.
· What does it mean to produce fruit for God/Jesus? It means to do better in your life and it means to teach others about God/Jesus.
· What does a deacon do? What ever the elders tell him to do. He might teach, or tend the church building yard, or visit sick people or order song books etc.
· How old does a deacon have to be? We don’t know but he does need to be married with at least one child. The deacons are younger than the elders.
· Where do we see Peter opening the doors to the kingdom with the “keys” that Jesus said he would have? Acts chapter 2…The first gospel sermon to the Jews and Acts chapter 10 where he preached to Cornelius and his household, (gentiles).
· Name some different offerings that the Jews had to do for God. The burnt offering. Grain offering, waive offering, pass over feast, feast of the unleavened bread, feasts of tabernacles,
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