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First Things First Trivia Quiz

There are sixty-six books in the Bible. Of these, eight of them have titles that begin with "first", i.e. 1 John. This quiz deals with information contained in the first chapter of each of these "First" books. The NIV was referenced for this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by SP44000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
SP44000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
296,851

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. First Samuel 1 tells about a woman who prayed earnestly to the Lord for a child. What was her name? Hint

Ruth

Sarah

Hannah

Peninnah

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Question 2 of 10

2. Following the birth of Samuel in 1 Samuel 1, he was _________. Hint

given to the Lord

raised by his aunt

hidden in a basket

taken to Egypt

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1 Kings 1, King David is very old and he selects one of his sons to succeed him as king. Whom does he select? Hint

Saul

Adonijah

Solomon

Absalom

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Question 4 of 10

4. A chronology that includes the names of Noah's sons is recorded in 1 Chronicles 1. Who were Noah's sons? Hint

Seth, Hamat and Japheth

Seth, Ham and Joash

Shem, Ham and Japheth

Spam, Ham and Jam

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Question 5 of 10

5. Paul writes about many subjects in his first letter to the Corinthians. What is one of the subjects he deals with in 1 Corinthians 1? Hint

spiritual gifts

marriage

dissension among the church members

eating food sacrificed to idols

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Paul says that the gospel did not come simply with words. Which of these does Paul say the gospel came with? Hint

with power

with deep conviction

all of these

with the Holy Spirit

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is credited with writing 1 Timothy in the New Testament of the Bible? Hint

Timothy

Peter

Paul

James

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Question 8 of 10

8. Peter quotes from the Old Testament book of Leviticus in 1 Peter 1:15-16. What is the subject he is dealing with? Hint

holiness

forgiveness

unclean food

burnt offerings

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these is an important teaching in 1 John 1? Hint

only some people sin

everyone sins

God will not forgive sin

all of these

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Question 10 of 10

10. Many of the letters of Paul contain a salutation that is similar to that in 1 Corinthians 1:3. It is "_____
___ _____ to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." (NIV) Hint

grace and love

grace and peace

peace and love

hope and peace

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. First Samuel 1 tells about a woman who prayed earnestly to the Lord for a child. What was her name?

Answer: Hannah

Sarah waited a long time for a child, too. She eventually gave birth to Isaac in her old age. Peninnah was also married to Hannah's husband and she had children before Hannah. Ruth was the mother of Obed, who is mentioned in the lineage of Jesus.

2. Following the birth of Samuel in 1 Samuel 1, he was _________.

Answer: given to the Lord

In response to God answering her prayer for a child, Hannah took Samuel to the house of the Lord in Shiloh and dedicated him to the Lord there. By giving him to the Lord, Hannah was dedicating him to Lord's service for all of his life. He was taken care of by Eli, the priest at the temple in Shiloh.

Moses was hidden in a basket and found by a daughter of Pharaoh. He was subsequently raised in Pharaoh's palace. This is from the book of Exodus. Jesus was taken to Egypt as a small child, as recorded in Matthew 2.

3. In 1 Kings 1, King David is very old and he selects one of his sons to succeed him as king. Whom does he select?

Answer: Solomon

Saul was the first king of Israel and David followed him on the throne. Absalom and Adonijah were both sons of David. The death of Absalom is prior to this event in 1 Kings 1, and Adonijah set himself up as king in 1 Kings 1.

4. A chronology that includes the names of Noah's sons is recorded in 1 Chronicles 1. Who were Noah's sons?

Answer: Shem, Ham and Japheth

These sons and their wives were in the ark with Noah and his wife during the flood, recounted in Genesis 6-9.

5. Paul writes about many subjects in his first letter to the Corinthians. What is one of the subjects he deals with in 1 Corinthians 1?

Answer: dissension among the church members

Paul writes about all the incorrect answers in later chapters of the book of 1 Corinthians.

6. In 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Paul says that the gospel did not come simply with words. Which of these does Paul say the gospel came with?

Answer: all of these

Paul recognized that others did not follow Christ just because of the words he preached and wrote in his letter. He believed that God's Spirit was also involved.

7. Who is credited with writing 1 Timothy in the New Testament of the Bible?

Answer: Paul

Paul wrote most of the letters in the New Testament. Peter wrote 1 and 2 Peter. James, the brother of Jesus, is credited by many as being the author of the book of James. The Bible does not contain anything written by Timothy.

8. Peter quotes from the Old Testament book of Leviticus in 1 Peter 1:15-16. What is the subject he is dealing with?

Answer: holiness

Leviticus 19:2 says, "Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the Lord your God am holy." (KJV)

9. Which of these is an important teaching in 1 John 1?

Answer: everyone sins

1 John 1:8 speaks of the sinfulness of humanity and 1 John 1:9 speaks of repentance and forgiveness.

10. Many of the letters of Paul contain a salutation that is similar to that in 1 Corinthians 1:3. It is "_____ ___ _____ to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." (NIV)

Answer: grace and peace

In his letters to Timothy, Paul adds "mercy" in the salutation.

Source: Author SP44000

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