SOUTHERN DISTRICT BCS, YPHA, & USHERS’ CONVENTION KNOWLEDGE BOWL FORMAT

1. All participants must be registered with the convention and staying on site for the minimal of three (3) days prior to BKB on Friday.

2. All participants must be on time.

3. The BKB team must turn in their sign in form by Thursday noon. The team cannot consist of more than six (6) people.

4. Participants and BKB Coordinators must attend a mandatory meeting that will be announced during the Convention to discuss the rules.

5. However, if any discrepancies occur, the Decision will come from the judges.

6. Once the contest begins, there will be no discussion.

7. The moderator will be asking the questions. The questions may not be asked in the same manner as it is written from the handout.

8. If the answer is incorrect, the other team will be given the opportunity to answer the same question and receive the points.

9. The teams will also be given a chance to draw what turn they will be playing. If all districts are not participating, and there are an uneven number of teams, there will be a draw for a bye.

10. The winners and the first runner-up will receive trophies.

11. The above rules are subject to change according to the decision of Judges, if needed.

****************************************************************** ** Point System **

General Questions- 20 points (10 questions) Bonus Questions- 35 points (2 questions) Super Bonus Questions- 50 points (1 questions)

* * Thirteen questions per round * * 10 General Questions, 2 Bonus Questions and 1 Super Bonus Question BIBLE BOWL QUESTIONS

1. What were last words from the cross? “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirits” (Luke 23:46)

2. What woman in the Bible had five husbands? Woman of Samaria or Woman at the Well (John 4:7-18)

3. When the Roman soldiers pierced Jesus in the side with a spear, what came out? Blood & Water (John 19:34)

4. Water was in how many pots that Jesus turned into wine? SIX (John 2:6)

5. Into how many pieces was Jesus’ seamless garment cut? Four parts (John 19:23,24)

6. In what book & chapter of the Bible do we find Jesus’ high priestly prayer? John 17

7. What is the shortest verse in the Bible? John 11:35

8. Name the two sisters whom Jesus loved. Mary and (John 11:1-5)

9. Who persuaded her daughter to ask for the head of ? (Matt. 14:3- 12)

10. This woman greeted the infant Jesus in the Temple. Anna (Luke 2:36)

11. Who was the woman that talked to Jesus by the well? Woman of Samaria (John 4:7)

12. Who was the woman out of whom Jesus cast seven devils? Mary called Magdalene (Luke 8:2)

13. Who said “Eli, Eli, Lama Sabachthani” and what does it mean? Jesus; My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me? (Matt 27:46)

14. The Title written above Jesus’ cross said, “Jesus of Nazareth, The King of the Jews.” Name the three languages that the title was written in. Hebrew, Greek and Latin (John 19-19-20)

15. The apostle Peter was known by three names what were they? Simon Peter, Simon, & Cephas (John 1:40-42; Matt 10:2; Acts 15:14)

16. According the Matthew, who were Jesus, Simon, Judas and James? Brothers (Matt. 13:55)

17. Who was laughed at the claiming that a dead girl was only sleeping? Jesus (Matthew 9:23- 24)

18. Where did Jesus work his first miracle? Wedding (John 2:1-11)

19. What was Peter’s original name? Simon (John 1:42)

20. Who told Mary that her son was to be named Jesus? An (Luke 1:30-31)

21. What two women ran from Jesus empty tomb to tell the what had happened? and the other Mary (Matt. 28:1-8)

22. What Pharisee came to Jesus late at night? (John 3:1-2)

23. Who frightened his follower who thought he was a ghost when he passed by them at night? Jesus (Mark 6:34-48)

24. The character was the voice crying in the wilderness? John (Mark 1:1-6)

25. Who came forth when Jesus called to him in a loud voice? Lazarus (John 11:43)

26. According to Jesus, who would teach his followers all they needed to know? Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost (John 14:26)

27. What New Testament word means teacher? Rabbi (John 1:38)

28. Who was the angel “” speaking to when he said, “Blessed art thou among women”? Mary (Luke 1: 27-28)

29. What was the affliction of the woman who touched the hem of Jesus robe? Issue of blood (Mark 5:25-31)

30. What New Testament woman holds the record for widowhood eighty-four years? Anna (Luke 2:36-37)

31. When Jesus was brought before the council, how many false witnesses were brought in to accuse him? Two false witness (Matt. 26:60)

32. Who is the father of lies? The devil (John 8:44)

33. Who was taken to the highest point of the Jerusalem temple? Jesus (Matt 4:1-5)

34. Who did Jesus take with him to Gethsemane? Peter, James & John (Mark 14:33)

35. What did John the Baptist tell the tax collectors who came to him for baptism? “Exact no more than that which is appointed you” (Luke 3:12-13)

36. Who said, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself? The soldiers (Luke 23:36-37)

37. What two things did John the Baptist eat? Locusts and wild honey (Matthew 3:4)

38. Jesus raised his daughter from the dead? Jairus (Luke 8:41-42)

39. What book, chapter & verses records the graves opening after Jesus’ death on the cross Matthew 27:52-53

40. What holy man did a sinful woman anoint? Jesus (Luke 7:37-38)

41. Who said, “Lord remember me when thou comes into thy kingdom”? One of the malefactors (Luke 23:32-42)

42. He wasted his substance with riotous living? Younger son (Luke 15:13)

43. Where was Jesus when a Roman officer asks him to heal a beloved servant? Capernaum (Luke 7:1-5)

44. Where did Jesus raise a widow’s son from the dead? Nain (Luke 7:11-18)

45. This one has given the name “the Lamb of God” to Jesus . John (John 1:29)

46. What did Jesus use to feed the five thousand? Five barley loaves & two small fishes (John 6:9-12)

47. According to Jesus, what would a loveless father give a child who asks for an egg? A scorpion (Luke 11:12)

48. Which books of the Bible did a , the physician, write? Luke & Acts (Luke 1:3; Acts 1:1)

49. In what of the Bible do we find the Beatitudes? Matthew (Matthew 5:3-12)

50. Who anointed Jesus’ head with an expensive ointment known as spikenard? Mary (John 12:3)

51. What Book & chapter in the Bible list the heroes of faith? Hebrews 11

52. Quote Roman 3:23 “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God:”

53. Who was the writer of the of the Romans? Tertius (:22)

54. Who was Timothy’s grandmother? (II Tim. 1:5)

55. Paul calls him, “the beloved physician.” Luke (Col 4:14)

56. What was the name of the Archangel who debated with the devil? (Jude 6-9) 57. A copper smith who did Paul much “evil” (II Tim. 4:14)

58. He came to Jesus for his sick servant. Centurion (Matt 8:5-6)

59. Which Gospel is the only one to mention the Roman Soldiers piercing Jesus body with a spear? John

60. Who sent spies to watch Jesus? Chief priest (Luke 20:19-20)

61. What did Peter find with a coin in him mouth? Fish (Matt 17:27)

62. In whose tomb was Jesus buried after His crucifixion? Joseph (Matt 27:57)

63. Into what country did Mary and Joseph flee to save Jesus’ life? Egypt (Matt 2:13)

64. Which two of the were written by Jesus’ disciples? Matthew & John

65. How many times did Peter suggest that we ought to forgive another? Seven times (Matt 18:21)

66. Other than Jesus, whose birth was fore told by an angel in the New Testament? John (Luke 1:13)

67. With what did Jesus answer the devil temptation? “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out if the mouth of God” (Matt 4:4)

68. What obeyed Christ voice causing the disciple to marvel? The wind & sea (Matt. 8:27)

69. According to Paul, who is called to be the temple of God? Your body (1 Cor. 6:19)

70. Who foretold Jesus birth and ministry to Mary? Gabriel (Luke 1:26-38)

71. In what gospel does Jesus say that the scripture cannot be broken? John 10:35

72. In what Gospels do you find the 12 apostles? Matthew & Luke (Matthew 10:1-4 and Luke 6:12-16)

73. What benediction is given in Jude? “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.”

74. Who did Paul refer to as a “True son in the faith”. Where can you find it? Timothy, I Tim. 1:2

75. Where do you find the instruction of being a Bishop? I Tim. 3:1-7

76. Rebuke not______but ______him as a ______, and younger ______as______. An elder, entreat, father, men brethren (I Tim 5:1)

77. Quote I Tim. 5:2 “The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.”

78. Likewise ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder…..What Book and chapter/verse is this found. (I Peter 5:5)

79. “Casting all your care………. Finish it….(I Peter 5:7) “upon him: for he careth for you.”

80. Quote I Cor. 11:1…. “Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

81. What Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things? Charity (I Cor. 13)

82. And let us not grow weary in well doing good; …….. Complete the ending. (Gal. 6:9)

83. Who said, “If thou be the king of the Jesus, save thyself?” The soldiers (Luke 23:37)

84. Name the book before and after Titus.

85. Name the book before and after James.

86. Why did the “Son of Man come? “seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10)

87. How are we to offer hospitality? Without grudging (I Peter 4:9)

88. Which Epistle is called the “Love Chapter”? I Corinthians 13

89. Where do you find the qualification of a deacon? (I Tim. 3:8-13)

90. Quote Luke 12:31 - “But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

91. Quote I John 3:16 - “Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”

92. Quote Ephesians 6:1-3 – “Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.”

93. Who was Paul speaking to when he said “ Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified? O Foolish Galatians (Galatians 3:1)

94. Name the six Mary (s) in the New Testament. Mary – the mother of Jesus Mary – of Bethany Mary – Mary Magadelene Mary – Mother of James and Mary – Mother of John and Mark Mary – Mary of Rome.

95. Complete the following: According to Jesus, The last shall be ______, and the first______; for many be______, and few______. Matthew 20:16

96. Quote Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

97. And you, fathers,______your children to wrath, but bring them up in the______and ______of the______. Provoke not, I nurture, admonition, Lord (Ephesians 6:4)

98. How many are there and name them. (21) – (Romans, I & II Cor., Galatians, Ephesians, James, Philippians, Colossians, I & II Thess., I & II Tim., Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, I & II Peter, I, II, III John, Jude.)

99. Where is it written “My brethren count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” (James 1:2)

100. Name the first 12 Apostle? (Matthew 10:2-4) Simon Peter, Andrew, James (son of ) John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James (son of ), Thaddaeus, Simon (the Zealot), and

101. Where do you find the parable of the Good Samaritan? (Luke 10:25-37)

102. Quote 1 Tim 6:12 “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto, thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.”

103. Where did Paul give Timothy a stirring charge? (2 Tim 4:1-4)

104. “For as by one man’s disobedience______so by the ______. Many were made sinners, obedience of one shall many be made righteous (:19)

105. Where is found “O death, where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory?…… (I Cor. 15:55)