# This or That Bible Edition: Questions for Youth Group and Sunday School Source: https://thisorthatquestion.com/this-or-that-bible-edition Updated: 2026-11-11 Bible story, book and church life pairs for youth groups and Sunday school. Ask players to name a story that backs their pick. ## Quick facts - Protestant Bibles have 66 books and Catholic Bibles have 73, so check which one your group reads before using book pairs. - Psalms is the longest book of the Bible by chapter count, with 150 chapters. - The Gospel of John records turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana as Jesus' first sign (John 2:1-11). - A this or that Bible edition round works best as a 5 to 10 minute opener before a lesson, not as the lesson itself. - Asking "Why?" after a pick such as "Peter or Paul?" gets students to retell what they know about each person. ## Bible stories and people Pick pairs your group already knows. If half the room has never heard of Elisha, start with Noah and David. 1. Noah's ark or Jonah and the whale? 2. David and Goliath or Daniel in the lions' den? 3. Parting of the Red Sea or Walls of Jericho? 4. Feeding the 5,000 or Walking on water? 5. Creation story or Christmas story? 6. Moses or Abraham? 7. Esther or Ruth? 8. Peter or Paul? 9. Mary or Martha? 10. Elijah or Elisha? 11. Joseph's coat or Samson's hair? 12. Garden of Eden or Promised Land? ## Bible books and reading habits 1. Exodus or Acts? 2. Psalms or Proverbs? 3. Genesis or Revelation? 4. Matthew or John? 5. Memorize a verse or Read a whole chapter? 6. Paper Bible or Bible app? 7. Highlighters or Margin notes? 8. Read in the morning or Read at night? 9. Study alone or Study in a group? 10. The Gospels or Paul's letters? ## Life in Bible times These pairs ask players to picture themselves in a story. They lead to longer answers, so use them after a few quick rounds. 1. Ride on Noah's ark or Cross the Red Sea? 2. Fish with Peter or Tend sheep with David? 3. Build the ark or Build the temple? 4. Manna from heaven or Loaves and fishes? 5. Shepherd or Fisherman? 6. Walk with Moses or Sail with Paul? 7. Ten Commandments or Beatitudes? 8. Hear Jesus teach on a hillside or Hear Jesus teach from a boat? 9. Live in Jerusalem or Live in Galilee? 10. Camel or Donkey? ### Parables 1. Prodigal Son or Good Samaritan? 2. Lost sheep or Lost coin? 3. Mustard seed or Hidden treasure? 4. Wise builder or Sower and the seeds? ## This or that church edition Church life pairs work for any age and any denomination. They also make a light this or that Christian edition for a staff meeting or volunteer night. 1. Contemporary worship or Hymns? 2. Early service or Late service? 3. Sunday school or Youth group? 4. Potluck or Pancake breakfast? 5. Choir or Worship band? 6. Front pew or Back pew? 7. Vacation Bible School or Church camp? 8. Mission trip or Local service day? 9. Christmas Eve service or Easter sunrise service? 10. Prayer journal or Prayer walk? 11. Greeter or Usher? 12. Worship songs in the car or Sermon podcasts in the car? ## How to run this or that Bible edition in a group 1. Pick 10 to 15 pairs, starting with well-known stories and ending with church life. 2. Name one side of the room for each option and read the pair aloud. 3. Have players walk to their pick, or raise one or two fingers if the room is tight. 4. Ask one player per side to give a reason. For people, ask what that person did. 5. Close by tying the last pair to the day's lesson, such as "Peter or Paul?" before a lesson in Acts. ## Tips for church and youth groups - Keep pairs about preference, not about right doctrine. "Psalms or Proverbs?" works; pairs that rank Bible teachings against each other start arguments. - Never pair Jesus or God against a person. Players feel pushed to give a "correct" answer, and the game stops being a choice. - For kids under 7, stick to stories with a clear picture: the ark, the whale, the lions, the giant. - For teens, let the losing side give a one-sentence counterpoint. It turns a quick game into a short discussion. - Have a Bible on hand. When someone forgets a detail, ask a volunteer to look it up. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is this or that Bible edition? This or that Bible edition is the two-option question game with Bible and church topics. Players choose between pairs such as Noah's ark or Jonah and the whale, and Psalms or Proverbs. Church groups use it as a warm-up before a lesson or study. ### What are good this or that Christian edition questions? Good this or that Christian edition questions compare two things people love equally, such as Contemporary worship or Hymns, Vacation Bible School or Church camp, and Esther or Ruth. Avoid pairs that make one answer seem more faithful than the other. ### Is this or that church edition OK for kids? Yes. Kids from about age 5 can play with familiar story pairs such as David and Goliath or Daniel in the lions' den, and Camel or Donkey. Keep options short, and let young kids point to a picture or walk to a side of the room. ### How long should a Bible this or that game last? Plan 5 to 10 minutes. That covers 10 to 15 pairs with a short reason from one or two players each. Use it to open a lesson or a youth group night, then move on while energy is high. ### Which pairs should I avoid? Avoid pairs that rank Jesus, God or core beliefs against anything else, and pairs about denominations or church politics. These make players feel judged for their answer. Stick to stories, books, habits and church events. ### Can I use these for a church social media post? Yes. Post one pair per Instagram Story with the poll sticker, such as Early service or Late service, and share results the next day. Church life pairs get more votes than story pairs because anyone in the congregation can answer quickly.