Philippian Jailer Bible Quiz
An earthquake, a suicide attempt, and the gospel that saved a family.
Start QuizQuestions that work when there's a seven-year-old and a grandparent at the same table.
Family trivia has to sit in the middle: familiar enough that the youngest player scores, interesting enough that the adults think. These quizzes stay in the well-known stories, and each answer cites a King James verse so a round of trivia can turn straight into family devotions.
An earthquake, a suicide attempt, and the gospel that saved a family.
Start QuizBaby Jesus, the shepherds, the angels, and the wise men.
Start QuizTrain up a child, provoke not to wrath, and the heritage of the Lord.
Start QuizWhat the Bible says about Jesus and children.
Start QuizThe birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem according to Scripture.
Start QuizThe big boat, the animals two by two, and the rainbow promise.
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Start QuizThe flood, the ark, and the rainbow covenant.
Start QuizThe Lord's Prayer, Daniel's windows, and Paul's unceasing thanks.
Start QuizThe disciple full of good works whom Peter raised in Joppa.
Start QuizThe tentmaker of Pontus who, with Priscilla, instructed Apollos.
Start QuizThree parables on the joy of finding what was lost.
Start QuizA man finds treasure in a field and sells all he has to buy it.
Start QuizCelebrate biblical fatherhood and the Father heart of God.
Start QuizSimple, joyful questions for the youngest students of Scripture.
Start QuizThe Philistine giant who defied the armies of Israel.
Start QuizRemembering those who served and the God who remembers His covenant.
Start QuizSeven, twelve, forty, and more — the significance of numbers in Scripture.
Start QuizThe joy of the LORD is your strength — rejoice evermore in Him.
Start QuizThe manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles — wise men, light, and the glory of the Lord.
Start QuizA great storm, a sleeping Saviour, and 'Peace, be still.'
Start QuizTest your knowledge of the famous battle between David and Goliath.
Start QuizLoyal love, barley fields, and the kinsman-redeemer.
Start QuizElijah is taken to heaven in a whirlwind, and Elisha receives a double portion.
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Q1.Why were Paul and Silas in prison?
Answer: For casting out a spirit of divination from a slave girl
And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us... And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers. (Acts 16:16-19)
Q2.Who was Jesus' earthly mother?
Answer: Mary
The angel told Mary she would have a son named Jesus.
Q3.Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, what?
Answer: He will not depart from it
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. (Proverbs 22:6)
Q4.Who said, 'Suffer the little children to come unto me'?
Answer: Jesus
Jesus said, Suffer the little children to come unto me.
Q5.To whom did the angel Gabriel first announce the birth of Jesus?
Answer: Mary
The angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin… and the virgin's name was Mary.
Q6.Who told Noah to build the ark?
Answer: God
God spoke to Noah and told him to build the ark.
Q7.What did the people wave when Jesus rode into Jerusalem?
Answer: Palm branches
They took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him.
Q8.How is Noah described in his generation?
Answer: Just and perfect
Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations.
Q9.Where did Jesus go to pray alone?
Answer: A solitary place / a mountain
Jesus… departed into a mountain to pray.
Q10.In what city did Tabitha dwell?
Answer: Joppa
Acts 9:36 (KJV) — 'at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha.'
Q11.From what country was Aquila by birth?
Answer: Pontus
Acts 18:2 (KJV) — 'a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus.'
Q12.Who drew near to Jesus to hear Him?
Answer: Pharisees and scribes
Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured. (Luke 15:1-2)
Q13.What is the kingdom of heaven likened unto?
Answer: Treasure hid in a field
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field. (Matthew 13:44)
Q14.What is the fifth commandment?
Answer: Honour thy father and thy mother
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. (Exodus 20:12)
Q15.Who built a big boat to save the animals?
Answer: Noah
Noah obeyed God and built the ark.
Every quiz has a questions-and-answers view that lays out each question with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the King James verse — print it as your answer key, or print the quiz page itself for handouts.