I grew up in an average Christian home, with loving parents and 5 siblings. When I was 9 years old, quite a few things changed when a young man from another country came to live with our family for a few years. He needed a home and a family so we welcomed him into ours. …
Purpose of Bible Quizzing
Why would a teenager spend hundreds of hours memorizing and competing on 300 verses of the Bible? Perhaps the answer can best be explained with a verse from Psalm 119 “Thy Word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.” It has been said, “The Bible will keep you from …
History of MACSA Bible Quizzing
MACSA (Mid-Atlantic Christian School Association) Bible Quizzing started in 1978. Several teams met at a church in Lancaster for a one day quiz-a-thon. The quiz passage was the book of James. The following year a few additional schools joined, again for a one day event. Mark 1 – 10 was chosen for the quiz passage. …
Testimonials
Comments from coaches how quizzing has helped them as individuals: “It’s been a great way for me to be involved in the lives of my children and their friends” “It allows me to do more memory work than I would normally do.” “It broadens my knowledge of God’s Word.” “Thinking about God’s Word has a …