Need Bible Jeopardy questions you can use tonight? Below are 30 clues with answers, arranged in six categories from easy to more challenging. Read each clue aloud, ask players to respond in question form if you want the familiar quiz-show rhythm, and use the Scripture references to verify wording. The set works for church groups, Sunday school, youth events, and family game night.
Updated August 30, 2026. Scripture wording varies by translation, so accept a response when the person, place, book, or event is clearly correct.
How to play Bible Jeopardy
- Split the group into two to four teams and choose a host.
- Let the first team select a category and value.
- Read the clue once. Give teams 10 to 20 seconds to answer.
- A correct response earns the clue value. An incorrect response can pass to the next team or lose points, depending on how competitive you want the game to feel.
- After all clues, play the final clue. Teams secretly wager points, write a response, and reveal together.
For a visual board with clickable categories and score controls, use the Bible Jeoparty PowerPoint game. It is a digital download intended for Microsoft PowerPoint; review the product page for the exact files and requirements before buying.
30 Bible Jeopardy questions and answers
Category 1: Bible people
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Clue: This man built an ark before the flood.
Response: Who is Noah? (Genesis 6:13–22) -
Clue: This shepherd defeated Goliath with a sling and a stone.
Response: Who is David? (1 Samuel 17:40–50) -
Clue: This woman became queen and approached the king to help save her people.
Response: Who is Esther? (Esther 4:13–16) -
Clue: This disciple was a tax collector before following Jesus.
Response: Who is Matthew? (Matthew 9:9) -
Clue: This tentmaker traveled with Paul and Priscilla.
Response: Who is Aquila? (Acts 18:1–3)
Category 2: Places in the Bible
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Clue: Jesus was born in this town in Judea.
Response: What is Bethlehem? (Matthew 2:1) -
Clue: Jonah tried to sail to this destination instead of going to Nineveh.
Response: What is Tarshish? (Jonah 1:1–3) -
Clue: The Israelites marched around this city before its walls fell.
Response: What is Jericho? (Joshua 6:15–20) -
Clue: Paul and Silas sang hymns while imprisoned in this Macedonian city.
Response: What is Philippi? (Acts 16:12–26) -
Clue: Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal on this mountain.
Response: What is Mount Carmel? (1 Kings 18:19–39)
Category 3: Old Testament events
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Clue: God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on this mountain.
Response: What is Mount Sinai? (Exodus 19:20; 20:1–17) -
Clue: This sea parted so the Israelites could escape Egypt.
Response: What is the Red Sea? (Exodus 14:21–29) -
Clue: God confused human language during the building of this tower.
Response: What is the Tower of Babel? (Genesis 11:1–9) -
Clue: Gideon reduced his army to this number before facing Midian.
Response: What is 300? (Judges 7:4–7) -
Clue: The sun appeared to stand still during a battle led by this man.
Response: Who is Joshua? (Joshua 10:12–14)
Category 4: New Testament events
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Clue: Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding in this town.
Response: What is Cana? (John 2:1–11) -
Clue: Jesus fed a large crowd with five loaves and this many fish.
Response: What is two? (Matthew 14:15–21) -
Clue: This man climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus.
Response: Who is Zacchaeus? (Luke 19:1–10) -
Clue: The Holy Spirit came upon the gathered disciples during this feast.
Response: What is Pentecost? (Acts 2:1–4) -
Clue: This couple died after lying about money from the sale of property.
Response: Who are Ananias and Sapphira? (Acts 5:1–10)
Category 5: Books and words
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Clue: This is the first book of the Bible.
Response: What is Genesis? -
Clue: This is the final book of the New Testament.
Response: What is Revelation? -
Clue: This Old Testament book centers on a righteous man who endures severe suffering.
Response: What is Job? -
Clue: This short New Testament letter asks Philemon to welcome Onesimus.
Response: What is Philemon? -
Clue: Meaning “good news,” this word can refer to the message about Jesus or to the first four New Testament books.
Response: What is gospel?
Category 6: Who said it?
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Clue: He said, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”
Response: Who is Cain? (Genesis 4:9) -
Clue: She said, “Where you go I will go.”
Response: Who is Ruth? (Ruth 1:16) -
Clue: He answered God, “Here I am. Send me!”
Response: Who is Isaiah? (Isaiah 6:8) -
Clue: He said, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
Response: Who is Peter? (Matthew 16:15–16) -
Clue: He asked, “What is truth?” during the trial of Jesus.
Response: Who is Pontius Pilate? (John 18:37–38)
Final Bible Jeopardy clue
Category: Journeys. On the road to this city, Saul saw a light from heaven and later became known as Paul.
Response: What is Damascus? (Acts 9:1–9)
Ways to adjust the difficulty
- For younger players: offer two choices, permit consultation within teams, and use the first three clues in each category.
- For teens: keep all clues, add a 15-second timer, and ask for the book of the Bible as a bonus.
- For adults: remove multiple-choice help and require both parts of two-name responses.
- For mixed ages: let children select categories while the entire team discusses the response.
If your event needs more than a question bank, compare these Bible trivia games for youth groups. For a survey-style alternative, try the church Family Feud questions. You can also browse the Jeopardy-style game collection for other topics.
Frequently asked questions
Do players have to answer in question form?
No. It adds the familiar rhythm, but it is optional. With children or first-time players, prioritize a correct answer over exact phrasing.
How long should a 30-clue game take?
Plan for about 35 to 50 minutes. The total depends on team discussion, scorekeeping, and whether you read the cited passages after each response.
Can I use these clues in Sunday school?
Yes. Choose the easier clues, verify them against the Bible translation used by your class, and treat each response as a starting point for discussion rather than only a test.