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What I Learned From Our First Virtual Teen Bible Quiz

9/14/2020

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Our district kicked off this season with a virtual Teen Bible Quiz tournament due to our state's pandemic response mandates in addition to ongoing impacts from Hurricane Laura. Fortunately, we have been preparing to have a virtual quiz since early July when it was obvious that an in-person event would not be likely. 

And we were not the only district to do so. I received reports from other districts that were able to pull off a successful virtual Youth Bible Quiz meet thanks to the inexpensive, yet reliable technology currently available.
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For those of you who have yet to have their virtual Teen Bible Quiz meet – or are considering whether or not to do so – following is what we did and what we plan to do differently in October. Learn from us to make your first attempt successful:

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Building a Well-Balanced Quiz Team

9/10/2020

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​In Nazarene-style Teen Bible Quizzing, a quiz match is composed of five different question types, randomly distributed over twenty questions.  The number and type of questions differ slightly between a single- and multiple-book Bible Quiz season:
Single Book Season
Multiple Book Season
% of Game
11 General questions
​11 General questions
55%
4 According To questions
​4 According To questions
20%
3 Memory Verse questions (1 each of Quote, Verse, Verse & Reference)
3 Memory Verse questions (1 each of Quote, Verse, Verse & Reference)
15%
1 Context question
1 Context question
5%
1 Situation question
1 Book & Chapter question
5%
​As you can see, the General questions make up the majority of the game.  However, it is unlikely that every quizzer will memorize the entire scripture in order for the team to answer all 11 of these questions.
 
In most sports, having players on a team with different talents is essential in order to not be weak in any one aspect of the game.  Babe Ruth may hit 4 home runs in a game, but the Yankees will still lose if their defense gives up 5 runs.  Similarly, if none of your quizzers commit to learning the memory verses, you are only participating in 85% of each match.  In 1 Corinthians 12:12-20, Paul says:

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    What Is Teen Bible Quizzing?

    Teen Bible Quizzing is a dynamic, enriching ministry with a mission to invite youth into a deeper relationship with Jesus! Endorsed by Nazarene Youth International (NYI), Teen Bible Quizzing uniquely combines study of the Bible, competition, fellowship and disciple-making in a program attractive to youth.
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    A board game to play using your Bible Quiz questions! Play at home to review or during a team practice. See this article to learn how to play. Purchase the physical board game or download and print your own.

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    Playing cards for quiz practice or at a quiz meet to add another dimension of excitement to Teen Bible Quizzing. See this article to learn how to play.

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    About Me

    I am the Louisiana Nazarene Teen Bible Quiz Director, the author of several Teen Bible Quiz apps and study guides, and regular host of The TeenBibleQuiz Podcast.

    I have been involved in Teen Bible Quizzing as either a coach or District Director since 1995.

    I am married to a wonderful wife and have a son and daughter who love the Lord and have recently retired from Teen Bible Quizzing.


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