Bible Quiz – Psalm 20 (Subjective Questions)

Bible Quiz – Psalm 20 (Subjective Questions)

Theme: Trust in the Lord for Victory and Help

Welcome, Bible enthusiasts! Today’s quiz takes a deep dive into Psalm 20, a powerful chapter that reminds us of the Lord’s strength, protection, and faithfulness. Whether you’re a seasoned scholar, a Bible study group member, or simply curious about Scripture, this quiz is designed to challenge your knowledge, strengthen your understanding, and make learning fun.

📚 How This Quiz is Organized

We’ve structured this quiz into three sections, each progressively more challenging:

1. Subjective Questions – “Know the Word”

These are open-ended questions about Psalm 20.

Answer in your own words, but make sure your response aligns with the Scripture.

Great for building comprehension and recalling specific verses.

2. Tricky Quiz Round – “Test Your Attention to Detail”

Carefully worded questions that include subtle traps.

Some questions use symbolic language or contrast words (like “some trust” vs. “we trust”).

This section tests how well you can think like the psalmist and understand the nuances of the text.

3. Extreme “One-Hint Only” Round – “Only the Brave Dare”

Each question has only one hint word.

There are decoy answers designed to mislead if you’re not paying attention.

Perfect for Bible scholars, seminary students, or anyone who loves a serious challenge.

Tip: Think carefully, recall exact verses, and watch for tricky phrasing!

📝 Instructions for All Participants

Read each question carefully – every word matters.

Use the hints in the Extreme Round wisely – they are subtle but meaningful.

For Tricky and Extreme Rounds, beware of plausible decoys.

Feel free to reference your Bible after attempting the questions for learning and reflection.

Keep a score to see how well you really know Psalm 20.

Bible Quiz – Psalm 20 (Subjective Questions)

1. According to Psalm 20, when is God especially called upon to help His people?

Answer:

God is called upon in the day of trouble, when His people face distress, danger, or battle.

Reference Verse – Psalm 20:1 (KJV):

“The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;”

2. From where does the psalmist say help and strength come?

Answer:

Help comes from the sanctuary and strength comes from Zion, symbolizing God’s holy dwelling and His presence.

Reference Verse – Psalm 20:2 (KJV):

“Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;”

3. What offerings and sacrifices does the psalmist ask God to remember and accept?

Answer:

The psalmist asks God to remember all offerings and accept burnt sacrifices, showing devotion and faith.

Reference Verse – Psalm 20:3 (KJV):

“Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.”

4. What desire of the heart does the psalmist pray God would grant?

Answer:

That God would grant the desires of the heart and fulfill all plans according to His will.

Reference Verse – Psalm 20:4 (KJV):

“Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.”

5. How do God’s people respond when salvation and victory are given?

Answer:

They rejoice, lift banners in God’s name, and acknowledge that the Lord fulfills all petitions.

Reference Verse – Psalm 20:5 (KJV):

“We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.”

6. How does the psalmist express confidence that the Lord saves His anointed?

Answer:

By affirming that God answers from heaven with saving strength and mighty power.

Reference Verse – Psalm 20:6 (KJV):

“Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.”

7. What contrast is made between worldly trust and godly trust?

Answer:

Some trust in chariots and horses (military power), but God’s people trust in the name of the Lord.

Reference Verse – Psalm 20:7 (KJV):

“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.”

8. What is the final outcome for those who trust in God versus those who rely on human strength?

Answer:

Those who rely on human strength fall, but those who trust in the Lord rise and stand upright.

Reference Verse – Psalm 20:8 (KJV):

“They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.”

9. How does Psalm 20 conclude its prayer to God?

Answer:

With a direct plea for salvation and for the Lord to hear when His people call.

Reference Verse – Psalm 20:9 (KJV):

“Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.”

Psalm 20 teaches that true victory, help, and security come from the Lord alone, not from human power or resources.

🏹 Psalm 20 – Tricky Quiz Round

Instructions:

Read each question carefully. Some questions try to mislead you with subtle wording. Think about the exact verse and context before answering.

1. In Psalm 20, whose help is specifically requested to come “from the sanctuary”?

Answer: God’s help for the one being prayed for.

Trick: Some might think it’s “from the king” or “from the people.”

Reference: Psalm 20:2 – “Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;”

2. According to Psalm 20, what type of “strength” is given from Zion?

Answer: Spiritual or divine strength from God’s presence.

Trick: Don’t be misled by thinking it means military or physical strength.

Reference: Psalm 20:2 – “and strengthen thee out of Zion;”

3. Psalm 20 says some trust in horses and chariots. What is the outcome for them?

Answer: “They are brought down and fallen.”

Trick: The verse mentions chariots first; the trap is to think horses survive.

Reference: Psalm 20:8 – “They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.”

4. Which verse contains the word “Selah” in Psalm 20, and what is its placement?

Answer: Psalm 20:3 – “Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.”

Trick: Some assume Selah is only at the end of chapters or after verses about rejoicing.

5. True or False: Psalm 20 explicitly says that God will grant every single desire of the king regardless of his motives.

Answer: False – God grants according to His will.

Trick: The verse says “according to thine own heart” but implies God’s guidance, not blind granting.

Reference: Psalm 20:4 – “Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.”

6. When the psalmist says “we will set up our banners,” what does this signify?

Answer: Rejoicing and celebrating God’s victory.

Trick: Some might think it’s literal warfare preparation, but it’s symbolic of faith and victory in God.

Reference: Psalm 20:5 – “We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.”

7. Who is referred to as “his anointed” in Psalm 20:6?

Answer: The king of Israel (typically David or the reigning king).

Trick: Don’t confuse with the Messiah explicitly; the psalm is primarily historical/royal context.

Reference: Psalm 20:6 – “Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.”

8. In Psalm 20, what is the final direct plea to the Lord?

Answer: “Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.”

Trick: Some might confuse it with earlier requests about strength or desires of the heart.

Reference: Psalm 20:9 – “Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.”

9. Extreme Trap Question:

Psalm 20 mentions help from the sanctuary and strength from Zion. Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned in Psalm 20?

A) Chariots

B) Horses

C) Spears

D) God’s right hand

Answer: C) Spears

Reference: Chariots and horses – v7/v8; God’s right hand – v6; Spears are never mentioned.

Trick: Many assume a battle reference implies weapons like spears.

Key Trick Strategy:

Watch for words like “some trust in…” vs “we trust in…”

Don’t confuse symbolic language with literal events

Pay attention to Selah, verse sequencing, and exact wording

🔥 Psalm 20 – Extreme “One-Hint Only” Tricky Round

Instructions:

Each question has only one hint word.

Think carefully; some hints are intentionally misleading.

Some answers may require exact verse knowledge, not general Bible knowledge.

1. Who does the psalmist pray for help “from the sanctuary”?

Hint: Protection

Answer: The king (God’s anointed).

Decoys: The people, the priests, the enemies.

2. What type of “strength” is given from Zion?

Hint: Divine

Answer: God’s power or spiritual strength.

Decoys: Military strength, wealth, wisdom.

3. “Some trust in chariots and horses.” What happens to them?

Hint: Fall

Answer: They are brought down and fall.

Decoys: They conquer, they prosper, they flee.

4. Which verse contains “Selah”?

Hint: Offerings

Answer: After burnt sacrifices (Psalm 20:3).

Decoys: After rejoicing, after God’s help, at the end of the chapter.

5. True or False: God always grants every desire of the king, no matter what.

Hint: Heart

Answer: False – desires are granted according to God’s counsel.

Decoys: True, only in battle, only if he prays.

6. “We will set up our banners” symbolizes what?

Hint: Victory

Answer: Rejoicing in God’s salvation.

Decoys: Preparing for war, building an altar, starting a festival.

7. Who is “his anointed”?

Hint: King

Answer: Israel’s king (historically David or reigning king).

Decoys: Messiah, prophet, priest.

8. What is the final plea in Psalm 20?

Hint: Save

Answer: “Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.”

Decoys: “Grant our desires,” “Strengthen us,” “Remember our sacrifices.”

9. Extreme Trap: Which of the following is never mentioned in Psalm 20?

A) Chariots

B) Horses

C) Spears

D) God’s right hand

Hint: Weapon

Answer: C) Spears

Decoys: Everything else is mentioned; spears are assumed but not in text.

10. Trickiest of all: What two contrasting trusts are highlighted in Psalm 20?

Hint: Comparison

Answer: Some trust in military power (chariots/horses), we trust in the name of the LORD.

Decoys: Trust in wealth vs trust in God, trust in prophets vs trust in God, trust in Israel vs trust in Judah.

This round is perfect for Bible study competitions, online quizzes, or seminar challenges. It’s designed so that even small misreadings of the verse can make you choose the wrong answer.

Are you ready to challenge yourself and see how well you know Psalm 20? Take the quiz, share your results with friends or your Bible study group, and let God’s Word inspire your day.

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