Bible Quiz – Psalm 24 (Fill in the Blanks)

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 24 (Fill in the Blanks) 

Psalm 24 is a powerful chapter that celebrates God’s sovereignty, holiness, and the purity required to approach Him. It also contains the famous declaration about the “King of Glory.” This quiz will test your knowledge of key phrases and truths from this Psalm. Perfect for personal devotion, Bible study groups, or just sharpening your Scripture memory!

 

Instructions

Read each statement carefully.

Fill in the missing words from Psalm 24.

Answers are provided at the end for self-checking, along with the full verse reference and a brief explanation.

Try to complete the quiz without looking at your Bible to challenge your memory and understanding!

 

Quiz – Fill in the Blanks

 

1.        The earth is the Lord’s, and the _______ thereof; the world, and they that _______ therein.

 

2.        For he hath _______ it upon the ______, and established it upon the ______.

 

3.        Who shall _______ into the hill of the Lord? or who shall _______ in his holy place?

 

4.        He that hath _______ hands, and a _______ heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto _______, nor sworn _______.

 

5.        He shall receive the _______ from the Lord, and _______ from the God of his salvation.

 

6.        Lift up your _______, O ye _______; and be ye lift up, ye _______ doors; and the _______ of glory shall come in.

 

7.        Who is this _______ of glory? The Lord strong and _______, the Lord mighty in _______.

 

8.        Lift up your _______, O ye _______; even lift them up, ye _______ doors; and the _______ of glory shall come in.

 

9.        Who is this King of glory? The Lord of _______, he is the _______ of glory.

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verse & Explanation

 

1.        Answer: fullness, dwell

Reference: Psalm 24:1 – “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.”

Explanation: This verse reminds us that everything in creation belongs to God; humans are stewards, not owners.

 

2.        Answer: founded, seas, floods

Reference: Psalm 24:2 – “For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.”

Explanation: God’s power is shown in creation, establishing the earth above the chaotic waters.

 

3.        Answer: ascend, stand

Reference: Psalm 24:3 – “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place?”

Explanation: Only the righteous and pure can approach God. This is both literal (temple access) and spiritual.

 

4.        Answer: clean, pure, vanity, deceitfully

Reference: Psalm 24:4 – “He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.”

Explanation: Spiritual purity involves both actions (hands) and intentions (heart).

 

5.        Answer: blessing, righteousness

Reference: Psalm 24:5 – “He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.”

Explanation: God blesses those who live righteously and seek Him with integrity.

 

6.        Answer: heads, gates, everlasting, King

Reference: Psalm 24:7 – “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.”

Explanation: The gates here symbolize readiness to welcome God, the King of glory.

 

7.        Answer: King, mighty, battle

Reference: Psalm 24:8 – “Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.”

Explanation: God is victorious in every struggle; He is both powerful and majestic.

 

8.        Answer: heads, gates, everlasting, King

Reference: Psalm 24:9 – “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.”

Explanation: Repeated to emphasize that God’s glory enters the hearts and lives of His people.

 

9.        Answer: hosts, King

Reference: Psalm 24:10 – “Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.”

Explanation: “Lord of hosts” highlights God’s supreme command over heaven and earth; He reigns gloriously.

 

Challenge yourself further: memorize Psalm 24 this week and reflect on what it means for your life to live with “clean hands and a pure heart.” Share this quiz with friends or your Bible study group and see who can get all the blanks right!