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Thanksgiving Bible Trivia for Seniors
Fifteen gentle, large-print Thanksgiving Bible trivia questions — with answers — for a warm family gathering, senior group, or care-home hour.
These free Thanksgiving Bible trivia questions for seniors are gentle and familiar — drawn from the Scriptures of gratitude, harvest, and praise. They’re wonderful for a family gathering, a senior group, or a care-home activity hour, and easy to read aloud in large print. Answers are right below each question.
15 Thanksgiving Bible trivia questions & answers
Who wrote many of the Bible's psalms of thanksgiving?
King David, who called his own soul to “forget not all his benefits” (Psalm 103).
Which psalm begins, “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord... enter his gates with thanksgiving”?
Psalm 100 - often called the great psalm of thanksgiving.
In the parable, how many lepers did Jesus heal, and how many returned to give thanks?
Ten were healed; only one came back to thank Him (Luke 17).
What did Jesus do with the loaves and fishes before feeding the crowd?
He gave thanks, then broke and shared them (Matthew 14).
Complete the verse: “In every thing give ___.”
“Thanks” - 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
Which Old Testament feast was a harvest celebration of thanks to God?
The Feast of Tabernacles (also called the Feast of Ingathering).
“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever” opens which psalm?
Psalm 107 (and it echoes through several psalms).
Who sang a song of thanks after God parted the Red Sea?
Moses and Miriam, with the people of Israel (Exodus 15).
What did Paul and Silas do in prison at midnight?
They prayed and sang praises to God (Acts 16).
Fill in the blank: “Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his ___.”
“Name” - 1 Chronicles 16:8.
What harvest did Ruth gather in the fields of Boaz?
Barley and wheat - a season that became a story of God's provision.
Which meal did Jesus give thanks over on the night before the cross?
The bread and the cup at the Last Supper (Luke 22).
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with ___.”
“Praise” - Psalm 100:4.
Who said, “The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord”?
Job, in the middle of great loss (Job 1).
What did the Israelites build to remember God's faithfulness?
Altars and memorial stones, so they would give thanks and not forget.
How to play
- Keep it warm, not competitive. Read a question, give plenty of time, and celebrate every answer.
- Offer gentle hints for a loved one with memory loss — the goal is joy and connection, never a test.
- Read aloud in large print so everyone can follow along together.
Pair this with a free Thanksgiving Bible word search or gentle Thanksgiving activities for seniors for a full afternoon.
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See the Thanksgiving book →Frequently asked questions
- What is Thanksgiving Bible trivia?
- Gentle questions drawn from the Bible's passages of gratitude, harvest, and praise - like Psalm 100, the ten lepers, and Paul's call to “in every thing give thanks.”
- Is this Thanksgiving trivia good for seniors with dementia?
- Yes, with gentle hints and no pressure. Familiar Bible stories and verses often bring comfort; keep it warm and celebrate every answer.
- Can I print the trivia for a group?
- Yes - it's free to print for a senior group, Sunday school, or care-home activity hour. The large-print PDF with answer key is free with sign-up.
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Thanksgiving Bible Word Search for Seniors — 100 large-print, Scripture-based gratitude puzzles, as an instant PDF or a paperback.
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