The Holy Spirit in the Bible — Hard Trivia Flashcards

#1

In 2 Peter 1:21, what specific description does Peter give about how Scripture came about through the work of the Holy Spirit?

📖 2 Peter 1:21

#2

In Acts 8:29, what does the Holy Spirit specifically command Philip to do?

📖 Acts 8:29

#3

In 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Paul lists nine spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit. Which of the following is NOT among the gifts Paul lists in this passage?

📖 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

#4

In Ezekiel 37, during the vision of the dry bones, what specific role does the Spirit play in the restoration of Israel?

📖 Ezekiel 37:9-10

#5

In Romans 8:26, Paul describes a specific work of the Holy Spirit regarding prayer. What is this work?

📖 Romans 8:26

#6

In Genesis 1:2, how is the Spirit of God described in relation to the waters of creation?

📖 Genesis 1:2

#7

In Judges 14:6, what happens to Samson when 'the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him'?

📖 Judges 14:6

#8

In 1 Samuel 16:13-14, what specific relationship is established between David's anointing by the Spirit and Saul's condition?

📖 1 Samuel 16:13-14

#2

Go near and stay close to a specific chariot on the road

The Spirit tells Philip to go near and stay close to the Ethiopian eunuch's chariot, leading to Philip's explanation of Isaiah and the eunuch's conversion.

Acts 8:29

#1

Men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit

Peter describes prophets being 'carried along' by the Holy Spirit as they spoke God's words, indicating active divine guidance while respecting the prophets' agency and expression.

2 Peter 1:21

#4

The Spirit enters the bones after Ezekiel prophesies, causing them to come to life and stand up

In Ezekiel 37:9-10, God tells Ezekiel to prophesy to the Spirit, and the Spirit comes and enters the bones, bringing them to life. This vision symbolizes restoration through the Spirit's power.

Ezekiel 37:9-10

#3

The gift of celibacy

Paul lists wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miraculous powers, prophecy, discernment of spirits, tongues, and interpretation of tongues in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10. Celibacy is discussed elsewhere but not as a spiritual gift in this list.

1 Corinthians 12:8-10

#6

Hovering or moving over the face of the waters

Genesis 1:2 describes the Spirit of God as 'hovering over' or 'moving over' the face of the waters, a foundational image of the Spirit's presence and power at creation.

Genesis 1:2

#5

The Spirit intercedes for believers with groans that words cannot express

Romans 8:26 states that the Spirit helps in weakness and intercedes with groans that words cannot express, supporting believers in prayer beyond human articulation.

Romans 8:26

#8

The Spirit of the Lord comes upon David while an evil spirit from the Lord torments Saul

1 Samuel 16:13-14 describes how after David is anointed, the Spirit of the Lord comes powerfully upon him, while simultaneously an evil spirit from the Lord begins to torment Saul.

1 Samuel 16:13-14

#7

He tears a young lion apart with his bare hands as easily as tearing a young goat

Judges 14:6 records that when the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon Samson, he tore a young lion apart with his bare hands, demonstrating superhuman strength.

Judges 14:6

#9

In John 20:22, what specific action does Jesus perform when he gives the disciples the Holy Spirit after his resurrection?

📖 John 20:22

#10

In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit. How many character qualities does Paul identify as fruit of the Spirit in this passage?

📖 Galatians 5:22-23

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#10

Nine

Galatians 5:22-23 lists nine fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Galatians 5:22-23

#9

He breathes on them and says 'Receive the Holy Spirit'

John 20:22 records Jesus breathing on the disciples and saying 'Receive the Holy Spirit,' a symbolic act linking back to God's creation of Adam in Genesis 2:7.

John 20:22

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