Bible Quiz – Idol Worship (With Answers and the Complete Reference Verse).

 

Bible Quiz – Idol Worship (With Answers and the Complete Reference Verse). 

Bible Quiz – Idol Worship (Easy Level)

Idol worship is a major theme throughout the Bible, where God repeatedly calls His people to worship Him alone. From the Ten Commandments to the teachings of the prophets, Scripture warns against making or trusting idols. This easy-level quiz will help you reflect on what the Bible says about idolatry and strengthen your understanding of true worship.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully.

Answer from your knowledge of the Bible.

Don’t worry if you’re unsure—this is a learning journey!

Answers with full reference verses are provided after the quiz.

 

Questions

 

1.        In which commandment does God forbid idol worship?

 

2.        What did the Israelites make and worship while Moses was on Mount Sinai?

 

3.        According to the Bible, what material were many idols made from? (Name at least one)

 

4.        Which king built a golden image and commanded people to worship it?

 

5.        What did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse to do?

 

6.        What does the Bible say idols cannot do? (Mention one ability they lack)

 

7.        Who challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel?

 

8.        What did God command regarding idols in Exodus?

 

9.        In the New Testament, what does Paul warn believers to flee from?

 

10.  According to the Psalms, what happens to those who trust in idols?

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1.        The First/Second Commandment (against making idols)

Exodus 20:3-4 – “You shall have no other gods before Me. You shall not make for yourself a carved image…”

 

2.        A golden calf

Exodus 32:4 – “He took what they handed him and made it into an idol cast in the shape of a calf…”

 

3.        Gold, silver, wood, or stone

Psalm 115:4 – “Their idols are silver and gold, made by human hands.”

 

4.        King Nebuchadnezzar

Daniel 3:1 – “King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold…”

 

5.        They refused to worship the golden image

Daniel 3:12 – “…they neither serve your gods nor worship the image of gold you have set up.”

 

6.        They cannot speak, see, hear, or walk

Psalm 115:5 – “They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see.”

 

7.        Elijah

1 Kings 18:21 – “Elijah went before the people and said, ‘How long will you waver between two opinions?’”

 

8.        Not to bow down or serve idols

Exodus 20:5 – “You shall not bow down to them or worship them…”

 

9.        Idolatry

1 Corinthians 10:14 – “Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.”

 

10.  They become like the idols

Psalm 115:8 – “Those who make them will be like them, and so will all who trust in them.”

 

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Bible Quiz – Idol Worship (Harder Level)

 

Idolatry in the Bible goes beyond physical statues—it touches the heart, priorities, and loyalty to God. In this harder round, you’ll explore deeper events, warnings, and teachings about idol worship across both the Old and New Testaments. Take your time and reflect carefully on each question.

 

Instructions

Read each question thoughtfully.

Some questions may require recalling specific events or deeper understanding.

Try to answer before checking the answers section.

Answers with full reference verses are provided after the quiz.

 

Questions

 

1.        What did Aaron say when presenting the golden calf to the Israelites?

 

2.        What punishment did God bring upon the Israelites after they worshiped the golden calf? (mention one)

 

3.        Which judge tore down his father’s altar to Baal?

 

4.        What specific instruction did God give about destroying pagan places of worship in Canaan?

 

5.        Which king of Israel set up two golden calves in Bethel and Dan?

 

6.        What did the prophet Isaiah say people use the same wood for when making idols?

 

7.        In Ezekiel, where did God say the elders had set up their idols?

 

8.        What happened to Dagon, the Philistine god, when the Ark of the Covenant was placed in his temple?

 

9.        What warning does Paul give about participating in pagan sacrifices?

 

10.  According to Colossians, what is equated with idolatry?

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1.        He called it a festival to the LORD

Exodus 32:5 – “When Aaron saw this, he built an altar in front of the calf and announced, ‘Tomorrow there will be a festival to the LORD.’”

 

2.        A plague / death of many people

Exodus 32:35 – “And the LORD struck the people with a plague because of what they did with the calf Aaron had made.”

 

3.        Gideon

Judges 6:25 – “That same night the LORD said to him, ‘Take the second bull from your father’s herd… Tear down your father’s altar to Baal…’”

 

4.        Destroy their altars, smash sacred stones, and cut down Asherah poles

Deuteronomy 12:3 – “Break down their altars, smash their sacred stones and burn their Asherah poles in the fire…”

 

5.        Jeroboam

1 Kings 12:28 – “After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves…”

 

6.        For burning as fuel and making idols

Isaiah 44:15 – “It is used as fuel for burning… but he also fashions a god and worships it…”

 

7.        In their hearts

Ezekiel 14:3 – “These men have set up idols in their hearts…”

 

8.        Dagon fell face down before the Ark (and was broken)

1 Samuel 5:4 – “But the following morning… Dagon had fallen face down before the ark of the LORD… his head and hands had been broken off…”

 

9.        That such sacrifices are offered to demons, not God

1 Corinthians 10:20 – “No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God…”

 

10.  Covetousness (greed)

Colossians 3:5 – “…greed, which is idolatry.”

 

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Bible Quiz – Idol Worship (Hardest Level)

 

Idolatry in the Bible is not only about physical images but also about misplaced devotion, false worship, and rebellion against God. This hardest-level quiz explores deeper prophetic insights, lesser-known events, and spiritually challenging truths about idol worship. Take your time—this one will truly test how well you know Scripture!

 

Instructions

Read each question very carefully.

Some questions involve deeper interpretation or less commonly remembered passages.

Answer to the best of your ability before checking the answers.

Full reference verses are provided after the quiz.

 

Questions

 

1.        What specific sin did King Solomon commit in his later years related to idol worship?

 

2.        Which prophet lay on his side for many days as a sign against Israel’s idolatry?

 

3.        What were the names of the two golden calves set up by Jeroboam meant to represent to the people?

 

4.        In Hosea, what metaphor is used to describe Israel’s idolatry?

 

5.        Which king defiled Topheth to stop child sacrifices associated with idol worship?

 

6.        What object did Rachel steal from her father Laban, likely linked to household idol worship?

 

7.        In Acts, what trade caused a riot because people were turning away from idol worship?

 

8.        What does Stephen accuse Israel of carrying in the wilderness instead of worshiping God?

 

9.        According to Habakkuk, what is said about idols being “teachers of lies”?

 

10.  In Revelation, what sin is closely associated with eating food sacrificed to idols?

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1.        He followed foreign gods and built high places for idols

1 Kings 11:4 – “As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the LORD his God…”

 

2.        Ezekiel

Ezekiel 4:4 – “Then lie on your left side and put the sin of the people of Israel upon yourself…”

 

3.        They were presented as the gods who brought Israel out of Egypt

1 Kings 12:28 – “…‘Here are your gods, Israel, who brought you up out of Egypt.’”

 

4.        Adultery / unfaithfulness (spiritual adultery)

Hosea 4:12 – “A spirit of prostitution leads them astray; they are unfaithful to their God.”

 

5.        King Josiah

2 Kings 23:10 – “He desecrated Topheth… so no one could use it to sacrifice their son or daughter in the fire…”

 

6.        Household idols (teraphim)

Genesis 31:19 – “…Rachel had stolen her father’s household gods.”

 

7.        The silversmith trade making idols of Artemis

Acts 19:24-25 – “A silversmith named Demetrius… made silver shrines of Artemis…”

 

8.        The tabernacle of Molek and the star of Rephan

Acts 7:43 – “You have taken up the tabernacle of Molek and the star of your god Rephan…”

 

9.        That idols are man-made and cannot speak truth

Habakkuk 2:18 – “Of what value is an idol carved by a craftsman?… it is a teacher of lies.”

 

10.  Sexual immorality

Revelation 2:14 – “…they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality.”

 

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