Biblical Design Pattern Quiz

What is the main skill we need to learn when reading biblical narratives?

• Singing hymns really loudly.

• Detecting design patterns.

• Remembering the Ten Commandments backwards.

• Counting how many times "Amen" is said.

What are the names of the two main characters in the story of the Garden of Eden?

• Batman and Robin.

• Human and Life.

• Cain and Abel.

• Jonah and the Whale.

What phrase is repeatedly used in the temptation pattern to show humans making poor choices?

• "I gotta have it!"

• "It is good!"

• "YOLO!"

• "Oops, I did it again!"

Which story involves someone seeing, desiring, and taking something, resulting in chaos?

• David and Bathsheba.

• Daniel and the Lion's Den.

• Jonah and the Big Fish.

• The Tower of Babel.

What does Jesus say that flips the temptation pattern on its head?

• “I’ll be back!”

• “Not my desire but your desire be done.”

• “Why me, Lord?”

• “Let’s make a golden calf!”

What is the “Chaotic Waters” pattern?

• A trendy new surf spot.

• God leading people through water into a new world.

• A type of biblical smoothie.

• When Moses started a water park.

What event in the Gospels highlights Jesus participating in the "Chaotic Waters" pattern (where one goes in and back out)?

• His first miracle at the wedding.

• His baptism in the Jordan River.

• When he walked on water.

• The Last Supper.

Why did baptism become such a big deal for Jesus' followers?

• It’s a secret way to join a club.

• It’s about participating in the ancient pattern of going through waters into a new creation.

• Because water was scarce and they needed to conserve it.

• To practice synchronized swimming.

What percentage of the Bible is made up of narrative?

• 100% - it’s all stories, baby!

• +40% - that’s almost half!

• 30% - just a third.

• 10% - just a bit.

Match the Design pattern with a picture from one of the stories it can be found.

• • Chaotic Waters Pattern

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• Temptation Pattern

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• • Deliverance Through Suffering Pattern

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• • Broken Relationships Pattern

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