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    Bible Characters Quiz

    Ten questions on the people whose stories shape Scripture.

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    Who was the father of the faithful, called a friend of God?

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    Q1.Who was the father of the faithful, called a friend of God?

    Answer: Abraham

    Abraham is called the friend of God in James 2:23.

    Reference: James 2:23 (KJV)

    Q2.Who was renamed Israel after wrestling with God?

    Answer: Jacob

    Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel.

    Reference: Genesis 32:28 (KJV)

    Q3.Who was the wisest king of Israel?

    Answer: Solomon

    God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much.

    Reference: 1 Kings 4:29 (KJV)

    Q4.Who hid the spies in Jericho?

    Answer: Rahab

    Rahab the harlot received the messengers with peace.

    Reference: Joshua 2 (KJV)

    Q5.Who was the mother of Jesus?

    Answer: Mary

    The angel Gabriel was sent from God… to a virgin… and the virgin's name was Mary.

    Reference: Luke 1:27 (KJV)

    Q6.Who said, 'Whither thou goest, I will go'?

    Answer: Ruth

    Ruth's loyalty to Naomi is one of Scripture's tenderest moments.

    Reference: Ruth 1:16 (KJV)

    Q7.Which apostle was a tax collector before following Jesus?

    Answer: Matthew

    Matthew left the receipt of custom to follow Christ.

    Reference: Matthew 9:9 (KJV)

    Q8.Who was thrown into the lions' den and preserved?

    Answer: Daniel

    My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths.

    Reference: Daniel 6:22 (KJV)

    Q9.Who was the first martyr of the church?

    Answer: Stephen

    Stephen was stoned for his bold witness to Christ.

    Reference: Acts 7 (KJV)

    Q10.Who was struck blind on the road to Damascus?

    Answer: Saul of Tarsus

    Saul, later called Paul, met the risen Christ in a great light.

    Reference: Acts 9 (KJV)

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