The Michael Knowles Show

Episode: Test Your BIBLE IQ: Michael Knowles vs. Protestant
Date: November 2, 2025
Host: Michael Knowles (A)
Guest: Jeremiah (B)

Episode Overview

In this spirited and witty episode, Michael Knowles faces off against Protestant scholar Jeremiah in a Bible trivia showdown. The episode balances friendly competition with deep biblical insights, playful denominational banter, and a celebration of Christian faith. Throughout, both participants showcase their personalities—Knowles with self-deprecating humor and Jeremiah with infectious enthusiasm and scholarly detail—making for both an entertaining and edifying listen.

Key Discussion Points & Trivia Highlights

Introduction and Friendly Banter

• [00:00–01:03]
  • Michael welcomes Jeremiah, referencing their previous viral interview about the Shroud of Turin and its spiritual impact.
  • Jeremiah: “Every place I go, people walk up to me that watch Michael Knowles. And many of them now are following Jesus as a result of our interview on the Shroud of Turin. So how can we define success better than that?” (00:40)

Bible Trivia Faceoff: Questions, Answers, and Moments

“Fear Not” Command Frequency

• [01:03–02:41]
  • Michael guesses 151; Jeremiah confidently answers 365 (one for each day of the year), which is correct.

Age of Moses at Death

• [03:10–03:54]
  • Jeremiah guesses 140; Michael hedges with 70 (hoping to win if it’s under 140). The answer—120. Michael celebrates.
  • Michael (joking): “Let’s go. Aw, yeah, baby. We’re back.” (03:54)

Shortest Verse in the Bible

• [03:54–05:37]
  • Both identify “Jesus wept.” Jeremiah points out technicalities regarding the Greek text, naming “Rejoice always” in Philippians.
  • Both incorrectly guess the Gospel—correct answer is John 11:35.

Book Not Mentioning God by Name

• [05:43–07:18]
  • Jeremiah gives a scholarly hint about the Dead Sea Scrolls.
  • Michael guesses Ecclesiastes; Jeremiah correctly names Esther.
  • “It’s the Book of Esther. Wow. Okay.” (07:12)

Non-Jew Anointed One in the Hebrew Bible

• [07:34–08:09]
  • Both guess Melchizedek with much confidence; the answer is Cyrus the Great, leading to playful protest.

Prisoners with Joseph in Egypt

• [08:35–09:45]
  • Michael: “A barber and a farmer.”
  • Jeremiah, referencing reading the picture Bible with his kids, provides the correct answer: baker and cupbearer.

Moses’ Sister and Brother

• [11:19–13:09]
  • Michael (humorously following Jeremiah’s lead) correctly identifies Miriam as Moses' sister.
  • Michael, tripped up by a gender-neutrality joke, hesitates on Aaron as Moses’ brother. Jeremiah confirms Aaron is correct, amidst playful protest.

Walls of Jericho

• [13:24–13:32]
  • Jeremiah: “None other than Jericho.”
  • Michael riffs on the song “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho”—injecting musical humor.

The Horse Representing Death in Revelation

• [14:15–14:53]
  • Jeremiah says “white,” Michael corrects: “pale” or “ashen.” Both debate technicalities.

Prophet Taken to Babylon

• [15:10–15:38]
  • Jeremiah gives historical context and vivid description, names Daniel.
  • Michael: “I did not know any of that... but I did know the Daniel part.”

Prophet Whose Name Means Salvation

• [16:18–16:39]
  • Michael fumbles, guesses “Zaya”; Jeremiah gives correct answer: Hosea.

Noah’s Three Sons

• [17:15–17:18]
  • Both easily recall: Shem, Ham, Japheth. Michael jokes about naming children “Ham” today.

The Wedding at Cana

• [17:51–17:55]
  • Both correctly answer Cana, with Jeremiah noting the exchange between Jesus and Mary.

Number of Commandments in the Torah

• [18:14–18:40]
  • Jeremiah delivers scholarly context: “…613 commands to choose from.” (18:38)
  • Michael jokes about picking a lower number to win on a Price-is-Right technicality.

Bonus: Age of Aisha When Married to Muhammad

• [19:19–19:54]
  • Michael says 9, Jeremiah guesses 11. Correct answer: She was 6 at marriage, consummated at 9.
  • “She was 6, and then he waited until she was 9 to sleep with her. As Professor Jacob writes, what a nice guy. You’re gonna give me like fatwa with this.” (19:40)

Notable Quotes & Interactions

• Jeremiah: “I took four years of my life to study the word Shalom. There’s 651 occurrences of the word peace in the Bible. I know that because I counted every single one.” (20:22)
• Michael: “...we’re in a culture that is given to anxiety... and so, you know, it’s always important to connect oneself to the peace of God, but now it seems particularly urgent.” (21:05)
• Jeremiah, on his upcoming book: “...my next book is the Jesus Discoveries and I’ve just finished it... so many people are unaware that unlike all these other fake religions, Christianity puts itself to a historical evidential test.” (21:38)

Notable Segment Timestamps

• Introduction & Shroud of Turin recap: [00:00–01:03]
• First trivia questions — “Fear not” command: [01:03–02:41]
• Bible technicalities and translation musings (shortest verse): [03:54–05:37]
• Dead Sea Scrolls trivia (Esther): [05:43–07:18]
• Jeremiah’s scholarly asides (museum, history): [15:10–15:38]
• Light-hearted denominational ribbing and playful banter: Recurs throughout, especially [05:47–06:29], [07:59–08:09], [12:37–12:55].
• Promotion of “Peace of God” Bible project: [20:22–21:05]
• Upcoming book and artifact stories: [21:38–22:26]

Tone and Takeaways

The episode is characterized by:

• Playful Competitiveness: Michael and Jeremiah take jabs, self-deprecate, and gently rib each other across denominational lines.
• Scholarly Exchange: Jeremiah provides frequent context, Greek/Hebrew clarifications, and historical details that deepen the trivia.
• Faith Encouragement: The importance of peace (“shalom”), scriptural knowledge, and Christian witness is underscored, connecting Bible facts with lived faith.
• Memorable Dialogues: Michael’s wry humor balances Jeremiah’s earnest explanations, making for an engaging and accessible exploration of Scripture.

Conclusion

For listeners seeking both entertainment and edification, this episode offers a lively mix: genuine Bible knowledge, denominational good sportsmanship, and a broader message about the peace and evidence of Christian faith. The trivia format provides a scaffold for digressing into deeper insights, memorable anecdotes, and laughter along the way. Whether you’re a Bible buff or casual listener, you’ll come away entertained—and maybe challenged to brush up on your own Bible IQ!