1. Ephesians
   Genesis
2. Ruth
   Revelation

Genesis means "origin" or "coming into being," and the first book of the Bible is a book of many firsts. In this book, the earth forms, light shines for the first time, the first people appear, and the Israelite lineage begins.

1. A Serpent
   An Ox
2. A Field Mouse
   An Ostrich

The Bible describes the serpent as "more [subtle] than any beast of the field." The serpent's words to Eve were quite enticing. He suggested that if she and Adam ate the fruit from the tree, they would be like gods and have great knowledge.

1. An Earthquake
   A Tornado
2. A Flood of Waters
   A Wildfire

Within the past several years, archaeologists have suggested there may be strong proof that the Biblical account of the "Great Flood" actually happened. Researchers suspect that major activity connected to the event occurred in the area that encompasses the Black Sea along the coast of Turkey.

1. "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor."
   "Thou shall not speak falsely unto thy neighbor."
2. "Remember they neighbor and keep them holy."
   "Rest on the seventh day with thy neighbor."

The commandments that are revealed in the Old Testament are so central to the Christian faith, that several of them and their themes reappear throughout the New Testament. Jesus echoes a similar commandment in the book of Matthew, "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself."

1. Egypt
   The Antarctic
2. The Island of Patmos
   The Garden of Eden

God told Adam and Eve they could eat the fruit of any tree in the garden but one, and the two rebelled. Perhaps the Garden of Eden story is a commentary about human nature. The things humans can't or shouldn't have are usually the most tempting.

1. Coconut Water
   Hemlock
2. Wine
   Cow's milk

The water-into-wine transformation happened at the Marriage of Cana. When the wine ran out at the wedding, Jesus blessed the revelers by performing this miracle, which is considered his first.

1. A Tree
   A Cross
2. A Signpost
   An Overpass

The crucifixion story of Jesus is recorded in all four Gospels, which are Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The stories give graphic accounts of human suffering, sacrifice and spiritual transformation.

1. Isaiah
   Jeremiah
2. Moses
   Daniel

The first five books of the Bible are ascribed to Moses. Although it is most commonly known that Moses received the 10 Commandments, there are actually 613 commandments that mention every aspect of life.

1. The Blessed Banquet
   The Holy Snack
2. The Final Brunch
   The Last Supper

Italian artist Leonardo Da Vinci painted a rendition of the Biblical Last Supper story, circa 1495 to 1498. Duke of Milan Ludovico Sforza commissioned the painting.

1. Judas Iscariot
   Matthew
2. Simon Peter
   Andrew

Judas sealed his betrayal of Jesus with a kiss. Judas told the chief priests to cart off the one whom he kissed.

1. Ruth
   Rebecca
2. Mary
   Leah

According to the Bible, the angel Gabriel was sent to inform the Virgin Mary that she was to conceive Jesus. This account is found in the Book of Luke.

1. A Canoe
   An Ark
2. A Yacht
   A Raft

According to the Book of Genesis, God gave Noah very specific instructions for building the ark. For example, in the sixth chapter of Genesis God says, "The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits."

1. The Resurrection of Lazarus
   The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
2. The Parting of the Red Sea
   The Creation of the World

Easter is the major Christian holiday that celebrates Jesus' victory over death and his subsequent resurrection as depicted in the Bible. Many Christians believe that these two events are the cornerstone of their faith.

1. Meat
   Daily Bread
2. Fish
   Fruit

Western culture often depicts Eve eating a red apple from the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden. The Bible, however, refers to the food she chose to eat as "fruit" or "fruit of the tree."

1. A Bassinet
   A Cradle
2. A Manger
   A Wicker Chaise Lounge

The book of Luke is the only Gospel that offers details about the humble manger in which the baby Jesus was placed. The book states that baby Jesus was wrapped in swaddling clothes and placed in the manger because there was no room for them (Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus) in the inn.

1. The Philistines
   The Arabians
2. The Israelites
   The Assyrians

In B.C. times, the small nation of Israel had very little cultural significance in the Near East region. Today, the tenets of the Israelites' spiritual heritage is the cornerstone of Western values.

1. 60
   Four
2. One
   Two

Noah's ark must have been rather huge. The book of Genesis states that God told Noah to bring a pair (one male, one female) of every living thing onto the ark.

1. 300
   Two
2. One
   12

The Bible teaches that Jesus chose his disciples among common men. The chosen were required to give up everything and follow him. Apparently, 12 made the cut.

1. Jeremiah
   Goliath
2. Judas
   Julius Caesar

Goliath towered over David. But David was equipped with courage and a slingshot, both of which he used to slay Goliath in one of the most celebrated victories of the Bible.

1. Sarah
   Rahab
2. Hagar
   Rizpah

Many people confuse Hagar, a handmaid, with Sarah because Hagar gave birth to Abraham's first child, Ishmael. Sarah was Abraham's loyal and supportive wife who thought she could not conceive at her age.

1. Christmas
   Easter
2. Lent
   Maundy Thursday

Although Christians have long celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ during Christmas time, the holiday has Roman origins. In fact, the word "Christmas" does not appear in the Biblical text, and early Christians did not celebrate the holiday.

1. King David
   King Solomon
2. Moses
   Mark the Disciple

Moses was born of the Israel tribe of Levi. The daughter of Pharaoh discovered him as a baby nestled in a small ark floating on a river.

1. Peter
   Joseph
2. Abraham
   Joshua

The Bible teaches that the conception of Jesus was a holy act. The Book of Matthew says that an angel of the Lord informed Joseph that Jesus was conceived of the Holy Ghost.

1. The Moon
   Planet Jupiter
2. A Star
   Planet Mars

The Book of Matthew mentions the star that heralds the birth of Jesus, but the other Gospels do not mention it. While the star symbol made the three wise men rejoice, it angered King Herod. When Herod heard that the three wise men were looking for baby Jesus to worship him, the Book of Matthew states that Herod "was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him."

1. Father and mother
   Sister and brother
2. Priest and Nun
   Pope and Cardinal

This commandment comes with a slight warning. In the book of Exodus, the commandment states, "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee." So, a long life is the reward for Christians who honor their earthly origins.

1. Valentine's Day
   The Day of Judgment
2. Day of Pentecost
   Sunday

The Book of Revelation says that God has reserved a day to judge the earth. Jesus Christ will judge both the living and the dead on the Day of Judgment.

1. Leader
   Superintendent
2. Disciple
   Toady

The Gospel of John is quite a didactic text for Christians who strive to be more Christ-like, as it explains many miracles that Jesus performed and the meanings behind the good works. It is no wonder that the word "disciple" appears in the Book of John more than in the other Gospels.

1. Galilee
   Bethlehem
2. Jerusalem
   Antioch

Jesus's birth city is mentioned in all of the Gospels, except the book of Mark. Bethlehem is mentioned five times in the book of Matthew, two times in the book of Luke, and once in the book of John.

1. 13
   Three
2. 17
   Four

The three wise men were a tight-knit group of foreigners who sought to worship Jesus. And they came to Jesus bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

1. Abraham and Sarah
   Adam and Eve
2. Joseph and Mary
   Xerxes and Esther

According to the book of Genesis, God removed one of Adam's ribs while he slept and from it made Eve. God did so because Adam had said that he was lonely.

1. Parables
   Puns
2. Psalms
   Anecdotes

The parables of Jesus have always been powerful teaching tools. The oral tradition from which parables evolved gave people from all walks of life the ability to learn moral codes from simplistic, clear and relatable teachings.

1. Moses'
   Jesus'
2. John the Baptist's
   Joseph's

The King James Bible was commissioned by King James I. In 1611, the king of England had the Old and New Testaments translated into English.

1. Saul
   John the Baptist
2. Jesus
   King Herod

The New Testament gives accounts of the life and times of Jesus Christ. These accounts are told primarily through Jesus' disciples, many of whom later went on to share Jesus' teachings with others.

1. Independence Day
   Black Friday
2. The Apocalypse
   The fall of the Roman Empire

Other words for Apocalypse are "Armageddon," "Revelation," "Inferno" and "Great Disaster." Since the Book of Revelation is the last book of the Bible, you don't need to be a Biblical scholar to figure out that from cover to cover, the story doesn't end well for many folks.

1. "Do unto others what ye would not want to be done unto ye."
   "Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them."
2. "Tell thine authorities if men strike ye."
   "Thine gold is solely for your possession."

In the same verse, Jesus suggests that the prophets and the law established this same moral code that has not changed. Perhaps such a substantial rule of living is what makes it so "golden."