A Trivial Devotion

In this blog, I reflect on Bible Trivia questions. The questions come from Bible Bafflers. The game’s cards are divided into five categories and I review one card for each day of the traditional workweek. The topics are: People (Monday), Other Bafflers (Tuesday), New Testament (Wednesday), Old Testament (Thursday), Geography/History (Friday).

Thursday, January 5, 2012

In-law Helping Outlaw (Exodus 18:19)

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Moses sat to judge the people, and they came to him from morning to evening. Who counseled him not to do this? His father-in-law, Jethro (Ex...
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

The House of Mirth (Ecclesiastes 7:4)

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Complete: “The heart of the wise is the house of mourning, but _____________________________________________.” The heart of fools is in the ...
Monday, January 2, 2012

Esau a.k.a “Red” (Genesis 25:30)

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What was Esau’s other name? Edom Isaac’s son, Esau, was a hairy redhead. The Bible tells us that he was born that way (Genesis 25:25). As a...
Thursday, December 29, 2011

Pitching the Ark (Genesis 6:14)

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How was Noah’s ark made watertight? With pitch, inside and out (Genesis 6:14) One of the best known Bible stories is that of Noah’s ark (Ge...
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

There is No “I” in Heaven (II Corinthians 12:2)

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Into what heaven was the man who Paul knew caught up? The third heaven (II Corinthians 12:2) One of the many obstacles Paul faced in Corint...
Monday, December 26, 2011

Jahaziel: You can do it! (II Chronicles 20:17)

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Who told Jehoshaphat that his army did not need to fight “in this battle”? Jahaziel (II Chronicles 20:17) During the reign of Jeshoshaphat,...
Friday, December 23, 2011

Spirit, not Spirits [I Samuel 1:14]

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Who accused Hannah of being drunk? Eli (I Samuel 1:14) Hannah was a woman who, for her time, faced impossible circumstances. She was barren...
Tuesday, December 20, 2011

A Way with Words (Proverbs 25:11)

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Complete: “A word fitly spoken _____________________________________________.” Is like apples of gold in a setting of silver (Proverbs 25:11...
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Monday, December 19, 2011

Saul, Paul and Rebranding (Acts 13:9)

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What was Paul’s former name? Saul of Tarsus When Paul is introduced in the Bible, he is called Saul (Acts 7:58). Six chapters later, while...
Thursday, December 15, 2011

Joseph’s Other Coat (Genesis 39:12)

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Where did Joseph leave his cloak? Potiphar’s wife (Genesis 39:12) Joseph had a tough time keeping his clothes on. Joseph’s famous garment, ...
Wednesday, December 14, 2011

God’s Architecture (Revelation 21:18)

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Of what material is the wall constructed in the Holy City? Jasper (Revelation 21:18) Near the conclusion of Revelation, John records a visi...
Monday, December 12, 2011

Timothy’s Mama’s Family (II Timothy 1:5)

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What was Timothy’s grandmother’s name? Lois. At the outset of II Timothy, Paul gives thanks for his protégé and the letter’s recipient, Tim...
Thursday, December 8, 2011

Manna: Day Old Disaster (Exodus 16)

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Name the day old bread that was no bargain. Manna (Exodus 16:19-20) During their 40 years wandering in the wilderness, the Israelites faced...
Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Jesus Slept (Mark 4:38)

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What end of the boat did Jesus sleep in? Stern (Mark 4:38) The three Synoptic gospels all relay the famous story of Jesus calming the storm...
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