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    Bible Trivia for Youth Group (KJV)

    Fast, competitive King James trivia built for a room full of teenagers.

    Split into teams, project a quiz, and play. The mix below leans on Jesus, the apostles, the parables, and the characters teens already half-know, so nobody sits out. Every answer shows the King James verse, which turns a game round into a short teaching moment.

    Quizzes for youth group

    Medium10 questions

    Parable of the Mustard Seed Quiz

    The smallest seed becoming the greatest herb — the kingdom of heaven.

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    Pontius Pilate Bible Quiz

    The Roman governor who delivered Jesus to be crucified.

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    1 Samuel Bible Quiz

    Samuel the prophet, Saul the first king, and David the shepherd boy.

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    Walls of Jericho Quiz

    Seven days, seven priests, and a great shout (Joshua 6).

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    Parable of the Two Sons Quiz

    I go, sir — and went not. A study in obedience and repentance.

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    Parable of the Lost Sheep Quiz

    The shepherd who leaves the ninety and nine to seek one (Luke 15).

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    The Good Samaritan Quiz for Kids

    Jesus' famous parable about loving your neighbor.

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    Discipleship Bible Quiz

    Following Jesus — taking up the cross and learning from the Master.

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    Jesus Walks on Water Quiz for Kids

    The night storm, Peter's brave steps, and the Lord of the waves.

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    Parable of the Ten Virgins Quiz

    Wise and foolish — be ready, for the bridegroom cometh (Matthew 25).

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    Mary Magdalene Quiz

    Delivered by Jesus and the first witness of the resurrection.

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    2 Samuel Bible Quiz

    David's reign, the Bathsheba tragedy, and God's unfailing covenant.

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    Parable of the Unjust Steward Quiz

    The shrewd manager who used worldly wealth to secure his future.

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    Parable of the Hidden Treasure Quiz

    A man finds treasure in a field and sells all he has to buy it.

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    Jesus Calms the Storm Quiz for Kids

    A great storm, a sleeping Saviour, and 'Peace, be still.'

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    Psalm 23 Quiz — The LORD is My Shepherd

    David's beloved shepherd psalm, line by line.

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    Parable of the Persistent Friend Quiz

    Ask, seek, knock — the promise of prayerful persistence.

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    Nicodemus Bible Quiz

    The Pharisee who came to Jesus by night — a teacher of Israel seeking the truth.

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    Luke 15 Quiz — Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Prodigal Son

    Three parables on the joy of finding what was lost.

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    The Sower Parable Quiz

    Four soils, four hearts — Jesus explains how the word of God is received.

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    The Good Shepherd Discourse Quiz

    The door of the sheep, one fold, and the Shepherd who lays down His life.

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    Adonijah Bible Quiz

    David's son who claimed the throne but was defeated by Solomon's anointing.

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    Peter the Apostle Quiz

    The fisherman who became a fisher of men.

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    Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard Quiz

    The first shall be last, and the last shall be first.

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    Sample questions for youth group

    Read the answer with its King James verse reference — or open the full quiz to play.

    1. Q1.To what did Jesus liken the kingdom of heaven in this parable?

      Answer: A grain of mustard seed

      The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed.

    2. Q2.What was Pilate's office?

      Answer: Governor of Judaea

      Matthew 27:2 (KJV) — 'Delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.'

    3. Q3.Who was Samuel's mother?

      Answer: Hannah

      Hannah… wept, and did not eat… she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid.

      1 Samuel 1:11 (KJV)From: 1 Samuel Bible Quiz
    4. Q4.Who led Israel against Jericho?

      Answer: Joshua

      Joshua the son of Nun called the priests.

    5. Q5.How many sons did the certain man have?

      Answer: Two

      But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. (Matthew 21:28)

    6. Q6.How many sheep did the man have?

      Answer: 100

      What man of you, having an hundred sheep…

    7. Q7.Who told the story of the Good Samaritan?

      Answer: Jesus

      Jesus told this parable to a lawyer who asked, 'Who is my neighbour?'

    8. Q8.What did Jesus tell His disciples to do in the Great Commission?

      Answer: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them

      Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. (Matthew 28:19-20)

    9. Q9.Where did Jesus go after sending the disciples in the boat?

      Answer: Up the mountain to pray

      He went up into a mountain apart to pray.

    10. Q10.How many virgins were there?

      Answer: Ten

      The kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins.

    11. Q11.From what town did Mary take her name?

      Answer: Magdala

      Mary called Magdalene — that is, of Magdala on the shore of Galilee.

    12. Q12.What city did David capture and make his capital?

      Answer: Jerusalem / the stronghold of Zion

      David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.

      2 Samuel 5:7 (KJV)From: 2 Samuel Bible Quiz
    13. Q13.What was the steward accused of?

      Answer: Wasting his lord's goods

      There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. (Luke 16:1)

    14. Q14.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)

    15. Q15.Where did Jesus tell the disciples to go?

      Answer: Unto the other side

      Let us pass over unto the other side.

    Print the questions with answers

    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.

    Common questions

    How do you run a Bible trivia night for youth group?
    Split into two or three teams, project a quiz on the wall, and give each team ten seconds per question. Read the King James verse after each answer. Twenty questions runs about twenty-five minutes with discussion.
    How many questions should a youth-group round have?
    Ten to twenty. Most quizzes here are ten questions, so two quizzes make a full round with a short break between them.
    Are these questions too hard for teens?
    The quizzes on this page are easy and medium difficulty. If your group knows their Bible well, send them to the hard trivia collection instead.

    Trivia for other groups