Mountains in the Bible — Sacred Places Quiz Flashcards

#1

On which mountain did God give Moses the Ten Commandments?

📖 Exodus 19:20

#2

What event occurred on Mount Carmel during the time of Prophet Elijah?

📖 1 Kings 18:19-39

#3

Where did Jesus experience the Transfiguration, according to Matthew's Gospel?

📖 Matthew 17:1-8

#4

What is the biblical name for the mountain range that contained Mount Ararat, where Noah's ark came to rest?

📖 Genesis 8:4

#5

On which mountain did Abraham go to sacrifice his son Isaac?

📖 Genesis 22:2

#6

Which mountain was the site of Jesus' Ascension into heaven?

📖 Acts 1:12

#7

Which prophet experienced a vision of God's throne on a high mountain, where he received a commission to speak God's word?

📖 Isaiah 6:1-8

#8

What happened on Mount Ebal according to Joshua's account of Israel entering the Promised Land?

📖 Joshua 8:30-31

#2

A contest between Elijah and the prophets of Baal

Elijah challenged the 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel to a contest to prove who the true God was, resulting in fire from heaven consuming Elijah's offering (1 Kings 18:19-39).

1 Kings 18:19-39

#1

Mount Sinai

Mount Sinai is the mountain where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments written on stone tablets (Exodus 19:20). Mount Horeb is another name for the same location, but the primary biblical designation for this event is Mount Sinai.

Exodus 19:20

#4

The mountains of Ararat

Genesis 8:4 states that the ark rested on 'the mountains of Ararat,' referring to the mountain range in what is now Armenia and Turkey. This is the biblical designation for the location.

Genesis 8:4

#3

A high mountain

Matthew 17:1 describes Jesus taking Peter, James, and John to 'a high mountain' where He was transfigured, though the specific mountain name is not given in Matthew's account.

Matthew 17:1-8

#6

Mount of Olives

Acts 1:12 explicitly states that the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, where the Ascension had just taken place, describing it as a Sabbath day's journey from the city.

Acts 1:12

#5

Mount Moriah

Genesis 22:2 records that God commanded Abraham to go to Mount Moriah and offer his son Isaac as a sacrifice. This mountain is later identified with the location of the Temple in Jerusalem (2 Chronicles 3:1).

Genesis 22:2

#8

Joshua built an altar and wrote a copy of the Law

Joshua 8:30-31 records that Joshua built an altar on Mount Ebal and inscribed a copy of the Law of Moses on the stones, as Moses had commanded (Deuteronomy 27:4-8).

Joshua 8:30-31

#7

Isaiah

Isaiah 6:1 describes Isaiah seeing the Lord sitting on a high throne in the Temple, and he received his prophetic commission after his lips were purified by a burning coal from the altar.

Isaiah 6:1-8

#9

Which mountain did Elijah flee to when he was afraid of Queen Jezebel's threats?

📖 1 Kings 19:8

#10

Where did Jesus pray the night before His crucifixion, also known as the Garden of Gethsemane?

📖 Luke 22:39

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#10

Mount of Olives

Luke 22:39 states that Jesus went to the Mount of Olives to pray, and this location is identified with the Garden of Gethsemane where He prayed before His arrest (Matthew 26:36-39).

Luke 22:39

#9

Mount Sinai

1 Kings 19:8 states that Elijah traveled forty days to Mount Horeb (another name for Mount Sinai), where he experienced God's presence through a still, small voice and received further instructions from God.

1 Kings 19:8

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