Bible Quiz – Psalm 136 (Multiple Choice Questions)

Bible Quiz – Psalm 136 (Multiple Choice Questions)

Psalm 136 is a beautiful song of praise that celebrates God's unfailing love, mighty power, and faithfulness throughout history. Every section of the psalm reminds us that God's mercy endures forever, from creation to the deliverance of His people and His daily provision for all living things.

This Bible quiz will help you test your knowledge of Psalm 136 while encouraging you to reflect on God's enduring love and faithfulness.

Instructions

· Read each question carefully.

· Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D).

· Do not look at the answers until you have completed all the questions.

· The answer key with Bible references is provided after the quiz.

Quiz Questions

1. What phrase is repeated throughout Psalm 136?

A. The Lord reigns forever
B. His mercy endures forever
C. His word stands forever
D. Great is the Lord

2. Who alone does great wonders?

A. The angels
B. The kings of Israel
C. The Lord
D. Moses

3. God made the heavens by His ________.

A. strength
B. wisdom
C. justice
D. power

4. What did God spread out above the waters?

A. The mountains
B. The heavens
C. The earth
D. The clouds

5. Which great light rules the day?

A. The moon
B. Venus
C. The sun
D. Jupiter

6. Which heavenly bodies rule the night?

A. Stars and moon
B. Clouds and stars
C. Comets and moon
D. Planets

7. Which nation suffered the death of its firstborn?

A. Babylon
B. Egypt
C. Assyria
D. Philistia

8. God brought Israel out of Egypt with what?

A. A mighty hand and an outstretched arm
B. Fire from heaven
C. A whirlwind
D. Chariots of fire

9. Which sea did God divide into parts?

A. Dead Sea
B. Sea of Galilee
C. Red Sea
D. Mediterranean Sea

10. What happened to Pharaoh and his army?

A. They escaped safely
B. They surrendered
C. They were overthrown in the Red Sea
D. They returned to Egypt

11. Where did God lead His people?

A. Through the wilderness
B. Into Babylon
C. Through Nineveh
D. Into Rome

12. God struck down what kind of rulers?

A. False prophets
B. Great kings
C. Priests
D. Judges

13. Which king of the Amorites is mentioned?

A. Og
B. Sihon
C. Saul
D. Balak

14. Which king of Bashan is named?

A. Og
B. Ahab
C. Jeroboam
D. Abimelech

15. God gave their land as a heritage to whom?

A. Judah only
B. The Levites only
C. Israel His servant
D. The prophets

16. God remembered His people in their ________.

A. prosperity
B. humiliation
C. victory
D. celebration

17. From whom did God rescue His people?

A. Their friends
B. Their enemies
C. The nations only
D. The wilderness

18. Who gives food to every living creature?

A. The priests
B. The kings
C. God
D. The angels

19. At the end of the psalm, whom are we told to give thanks to?

A. The God of heaven
B. The prophets
C. The temple
D. The elders

20. Psalm 136 mainly emphasizes God's ________.

A. judgment alone
B. wisdom alone
C. enduring mercy and faithful love
D. military victories

Answers with References

1. B. His mercy endures forever
Reference: Psalm 136

2. C. The Lord
Reference: Psalm 136:4

3. B. wisdom
Reference: Psalm 136:5

4. C. The earth
Reference: Psalm 136:6

5. C. The sun
Reference: Psalm 136:8

6. A. Stars and moon
Reference: Psalm 136:9

7. B. Egypt
Reference: Psalm 136:10

8. A. A mighty hand and an outstretched arm
Reference: Psalm 136:11–12

9. C. Red Sea
Reference: Psalm 136:13

10. C. They were overthrown in the Red Sea
Reference: Psalm 136:15

11. A. Through the wilderness
Reference: Psalm 136:16

12. B. Great kings
Reference: Psalm 136:17

13. B. Sihon
Reference: Psalm 136:19

14. A. Og
Reference: Psalm 136:20

15. C. Israel His servant
Reference: Psalm 136:21–22

16. B. humiliation
Reference: Psalm 136:23

17. B. Their enemies
Reference: Psalm 136:24

18. C. God
Reference: Psalm 136:25

19. A. The God of heaven
Reference: Psalm 136:26

20. C. enduring mercy and faithful love
Reference: Psalm 136

Bible Quiz – Psalm 136 (Multiple Choice Questions) – Level 2

Welcome to Level 2 of the Psalm 136 Bible Quiz! This round is designed for those who want to dig a little deeper into the psalm's message and historical references. Psalm 136 not only celebrates God's enduring mercy but also recalls His mighty acts in creation, redemption, victory, and provision. Pay close attention to the sequence of events and the details mentioned throughout the chapter.

Instructions

· Read each question carefully.

· Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).

· Complete all the questions before checking the answers.

· The answer key and Bible references are provided after the quiz.

· No Bible verses are quoted—only the references are given.

Quiz Questions

1. According to Psalm 136, who is described as the "God of gods"?

A. Abraham
B. The Lord
C. Moses
D. David

2. The psalm calls the Lord the "Lord of ______."

A. heaven
B. kings
C. lords
D. Israel

3. God alone performs what?

A. Miracles through prophets
B. Great wonders
C. Signs in Jerusalem
D. Acts of judgment only

4. By what did God make the heavens?

A. His command
B. His wisdom
C. His power alone
D. His Spirit

5. What did God make after spreading out the earth above the waters?

A. The stars
B. The seas
C. The great lights
D. The mountains

6. Which two heavenly bodies are specifically assigned to rule?

A. Mars and Venus
B. The sun and the moon
C. Jupiter and Saturn
D. Orion and the Pleiades

7. What was God's first act of judgment against Egypt mentioned in Psalm 136?

A. Darkness
B. The death of the firstborn
C. Frogs
D. Hail

8. Israel was brought out from among the Egyptians with what?

A. Fire and smoke
B. A mighty hand and an outstretched arm
C. Trumpets and songs
D. Angels and chariots

9. What happened to Israel after the Red Sea was divided?

A. They camped beside it.
B. They crossed through its midst.
C. They built an altar.
D. They returned to Egypt.

10. What happened to Pharaoh after Israel crossed the sea?

A. He repented.
B. He was crowned king again.
C. He was overthrown in the Red Sea.
D. He escaped into the wilderness.

11. Before defeating kings, God first led Israel through which place?

A. The desert of Sinai only
B. The wilderness
C. The Jordan River
D. Mount Carmel

12. How are the kings defeated by God first described?

A. Wicked kings
B. Great kings
C. Foreign kings
D. Young kings

13. Sihon was king of which people?

A. Moabites
B. Amorites
C. Midianites
D. Edomites

14. Og ruled over which region?

A. Canaan
B. Bashan
C. Egypt
D. Judah

15. Why did God give the conquered land to Israel?

A. As payment for their battles
B. As a heritage
C. Because they demanded it
D. To trade with other nations

16. In what condition did God remember His people?

A. Their prosperity
B. Their humiliation
C. Their rebellion
D. Their strength

17. God delivered Israel from whom?

A. Wild animals
B. Their enemies
C. The Philistines only
D. Their neighbors

18. What does God provide for all flesh?

A. Water only
B. Protection only
C. Food
D. Clothing

19. The final verse instructs believers to give thanks to whom?

A. The King of Israel
B. The God of heaven
C. The Creator of the earth
D. The Holy One of Zion

20. Which theme best summarizes Psalm 136?

A. Israel's military achievements
B. The greatness of human leaders
C. God's enduring mercy displayed through creation, redemption, and provision
D. The building of the Temple

Answers with References

1. B. The Lord
Reference: Psalm 136:2

2. C. lords
Reference: Psalm 136:3

3. B. Great wonders
Reference: Psalm 136:4

4. B. His wisdom
Reference: Psalm 136:5

5. C. The great lights
Reference: Psalm 136:7

6. B. The sun and the moon
Reference: Psalm 136:8–9

7. B. The death of the firstborn
Reference: Psalm 136:10

8. B. A mighty hand and an outstretched arm
Reference: Psalm 136:11–12

9. B. They crossed through its midst.
Reference: Psalm 136:13–14

10. C. He was overthrown in the Red Sea.
Reference: Psalm 136:15

11. B. The wilderness
Reference: Psalm 136:16

12. B. Great kings
Reference: Psalm 136:17

13. B. Amorites
Reference: Psalm 136:19

14. B. Bashan
Reference: Psalm 136:20

15. B. As a heritage
Reference: Psalm 136:21–22

16. B. Their humiliation
Reference: Psalm 136:23

17. B. Their enemies
Reference: Psalm 136:24

18. C. Food
Reference: Psalm 136:25

19. B. The God of heaven
Reference: Psalm 136:26

20. C. God's enduring mercy displayed through creation, redemption, and provision
Reference: Psalm 136

Bible Quiz – Psalm 136 (Multiple Choice Questions) – Level 3

Welcome to Level 3, the most challenging round of the Psalm 136 Bible Quiz! This level is designed for advanced Bible students who pay close attention to the structure, sequence, themes, and historical details of the psalm. While the questions are based entirely on Psalm 136, they require careful reading and a strong understanding of the chapter's flow.

Can you earn a perfect score? Let's find out!

Instructions

· Read each question carefully before selecting your answer.

· Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D).

· Some options may seem correct, but only one matches Psalm 136 exactly.

· Do not check the answers until you have completed all 20 questions.

· Answers and Bible references are provided after the quiz.

· No Bible verses are quoted—only the references.

Quiz Questions

1. Which title for God appears first in Psalm 136?

A. God of gods
B. Lord of lords
C. The LORD
D. God of heaven

2. Which title appears immediately after "God of gods"?

A. King of kings
B. Lord of lords
C. Holy One of Israel
D. Creator of heaven

3. According to the order of Psalm 136, what is celebrated immediately after God alone does great wonders?

A. Delivering Israel from Egypt
B. Making the heavens with wisdom
C. Defeating mighty kings
D. Giving food to every creature

4. Which event comes first in the creation section of Psalm 136?

A. The moon ruling the night
B. The earth spread above the waters
C. The heavens made with wisdom
D. The sun ruling the day

5. Which of the following is NOT specifically mentioned in the creation section?

A. The stars
B. The seas
C. The sun
D. The moon

6. Before mentioning Israel's departure from Egypt, what judgment is recorded?

A. The plague of darkness
B. The death of the firstborn
C. The plague of hail
D. The plague of locusts

7. Which event immediately follows God's bringing Israel out from among the Egyptians?

A. The crossing of the Jordan River
B. A mighty hand and an outstretched arm
C. The wilderness journey
D. The defeat of Sihon

8. After the Red Sea was divided, what event is mentioned next?

A. Pharaoh's army drowned
B. Israel crossed through the midst of it
C. Miriam sang a song
D. Moses struck the rock

9. According to the sequence of Psalm 136, Pharaoh was overthrown after ________.

A. Israel entered Canaan
B. Israel crossed through the sea
C. The wilderness journey ended
D. Sihon was defeated

10. Which description comes before the names of Sihon and Og?

A. God remembered Israel
B. God struck down great kings
C. God divided the Jordan River
D. God fed His people

11. Which king is mentioned first in Psalm 136?

A. Og
B. Pharaoh
C. Sihon
D. David

12. Og is specifically identified as king of ________.

A. Edom
B. Moab
C. Bashan
D. Midian

13. After the defeat of the kings, what blessing is mentioned next?

A. Israel built the Temple
B. Their land became Israel's heritage
C. The Law was given at Sinai
D. Jerusalem became the capital

14. Israel is described as God's ________ when receiving the inheritance.

A. chosen nation
B. beloved people
C. servant
D. covenant family

15. What did God remember before rescuing Israel from their enemies?

A. Their prayers
B. Their covenant
C. Their humiliation
D. Their obedience

16. Which statement appears after God rescued His people from their enemies?

A. He defeated mighty kings
B. He gives food to every living creature
C. He made the heavens
D. He divided the sea

17. Which title for God appears only in the final verse of Psalm 136?

A. God Almighty
B. God of heaven
C. Lord of Hosts
D. Holy One

18. How many different rulers are specifically named in Psalm 136?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four

19. Which major theme is woven through every section of Psalm 136?

A. Israel's obedience
B. The importance of sacrifices
C. God's enduring mercy in every act
D. The establishment of the monarchy

20. Which outline best reflects the progression of Psalm 136?

A. Prophecy → Exile → Restoration → Temple
B. Creation → Exodus → Wilderness → Victory → Inheritance → God's Ongoing Care
C. Law → Judges → Kings → Prophets
D. Birth → Ministry → Crucifixion → Resurrection

Answers with References

1. C. The LORD
Reference: Psalm 136:1

2. B. Lord of lords
Reference: Psalm 136:3

3. B. Making the heavens with wisdom
Reference: Psalm 136:5

4. C. The heavens made with wisdom
Reference: Psalm 136:5

5. B. The seas
Reference: Psalm 136:5–9

6. B. The death of the firstborn
Reference: Psalm 136:10

7. B. A mighty hand and an outstretched arm
Reference: Psalm 136:11–12

8. B. Israel crossed through the midst of it
Reference: Psalm 136:13–14

9. B. Israel crossed through the sea
Reference: Psalm 136:14–15

10. B. God struck down great kings
Reference: Psalm 136:17–18

11. C. Sihon
Reference: Psalm 136:19

12. C. Bashan
Reference: Psalm 136:20

13. B. Their land became Israel's heritage
Reference: Psalm 136:21–22

14. C. servant
Reference: Psalm 136:22

15. C. Their humiliation
Reference: Psalm 136:23

16. B. He gives food to every living creature
Reference: Psalm 136:25

17. B. God of heaven
Reference: Psalm 136:26

18. B. Two
Reference: Psalm 136:19–20

19. C. God's enduring mercy in every act
Reference: Psalm 136

20. B. Creation → Exodus → Wilderness → Victory → Inheritance → God's Ongoing Care
Reference: Psalm 136

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