Unusual Miracles in the Bible: 10 Bible Quiz Questions and Answers

A talking donkey, a floating axe head, a shadow going backward, money in a fish's mouth: some miracles in the Bible are truly surprising, and each shows that nothing is too hard for God.

Here are 10 Bible quiz questions on Unusual Miracles in the Bible, with the answers and Bible references at the end. Use them for Sabbath School, youth meetings, family worship or personal study.

Questions

1. What did Balaam's donkey do?
   A) It flew
   B) It sang
   C) It spoke to him
   D) It turned to stone
2. What happened to Korah and his company?
   A) The sea covered them
   B) They were struck blind
   C) A great fish swallowed them
   D) The earth opened her mouth and swallowed them
3. What happened to the shadow on the dial of Ahaz as a sign to Hezekiah?
   A) It went back ten degrees
   B) It stood still
   C) It vanished
   D) It went forward
4. What did Elisha make to swim on the water?
   A) A boat
   B) An iron axe head
   C) A coin
   D) A dead bird
5. What happened when a dead man was let down and touched Elisha's bones?
   A) He turned to dust
   B) The grave closed
   C) He revived and stood up
   D) It began to rain
6. What came out of the rock in Horeb when Moses struck it?
   A) Honey
   B) Oil
   C) Fire
   D) Water
7. What did Jesus tell Peter he would find in a fish's mouth?
   A) A piece of money for the tribute
   B) A ring
   C) A key
   D) A pearl
8. What happened to the fig tree Jesus cursed?
   A) It bore fruit at once
   B) It withered away
   C) It grew taller
   D) It fell into the sea
9. What happened when a viper fastened on Paul's hand at Melita?
   A) He died
   B) He became very sick
   C) He shook it into the fire and felt no harm
   D) He fled
10. What did God use to heal the sick through Paul at Ephesus?
    A) Water from the sea
    B) Coins
    C) Only holy oil
    D) Handkerchiefs and aprons from his body

Answers

1. C) It spoke to him (Numbers 22:28)
2. D) The earth opened her mouth and swallowed them (Numbers 16:32)
3. A) It went back ten degrees (2 Kings 20:11)
4. B) An iron axe head (2 Kings 6:6)
5. C) He revived and stood up (2 Kings 13:21)
6. D) Water (Exodus 17:6)
7. A) A piece of money for the tribute (Matthew 17:27)
8. B) It withered away (Matthew 21:19)
9. C) He shook it into the fire and felt no harm (Acts 28:3-5)
10. D) Handkerchiefs and aprons from his body (Acts 19:11-12)