This list of questions was compiled using the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. If you use another version, your references may be differently worded.

1

True or False

Joseph had decided not to become married to Mary, but an angel told him to marry her anyway.

2

Another name for Jesus is Emmanuel, which means _________.

a) He who saves us b) God is with us c) God loves us d) A voice crying in the wilderness

3

Who was the king at the time of Jesus' birth?

a) David b) Ramah c)Pilate d) Herod

4

How many wise men came to see Jesus after his birth?

a) 1 b)3 c)7 d) the Bible does not say

5

How did the priests know the Messiah (Jesus) would be born in Bethlehem?

a) That is where the star stopped b) The wise men told them c) It was in the writings of the prophets d) They did not know

6

Why didn't the wise men tell King Herod where Jesus was?

a) They dreamed about not telling him b) He didn't ask c) an angel turned them aside on the road d) It was not on their way

7

Joseph, Mary, and Jesus went to Egypt to escape from Herod. How long were they in Egypt?

a) 7 months b) 7 years c) till Herod died d) The Bible does not say

8

The prophet Jeremiah said "A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they were no more." To what event does this refer?

a) The death of Rachel's son Benjamin b) Herod killing the children of Bethlehem c) The death of the first born in Egypt d) a plague in Ramah

9

How did Joseph know it was time to return from Egypt with Mary and Jesus?

a) He heard from a traveler from Israel b) An angel told him in a dream c) An angel told him on the road d) The pharaoh of Egypt made them leave

10

What town did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus go to after they left Egypt?

a) Jerusalem b) Galilee c) Bethlehem d) Nazareth

1

Where did John the Baptist proclaim his message of repentance?

a) Judea b) Jerusalem c) Galilee d) Samaria

2

A prophet foretold the coming of John the Baptist when he said "The voice of one crying out n the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight."

Who was that prophet?

a) Jeremiah b) Isaiah c) Ezekiel d) Malachi

3

What was John the Baptist's clothing made of?

a) Sheep skin b) Cattle leather c) Camel's hair d) Locust leaves

4

What two things did John the Baptist eat? (choose two)

a) Wild berries b) Wild honey c) Fruit of the Locust tree d) Locust insects

5

What body of water did John the Baptist use to baptize the believers?

a) Sea of Galilee b) Kishon c) Dead Sea d) Jordan

6

John the Baptist told the Pharisees and Sadducees that "God is able from these _______ to raise up children to Abraham."

a) Tree Roots b) Stones c) Grains of Sand d) Waters

7

John the Baptist said "I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals." Who is he talking about?

a) King Herod b) The Spirit of God c) Jesus d) Isaiah

8

John the Baptist said "He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and _______."

a) Water b) Fire c) Ashes d) Blood

9

Just as Jesus came up from the water of baptism, the Spirit of God descended to him like a _______.

a) Dove b) Flame of fire c) Butterfly d) Wind

10

After Jesus was baptized, who said "This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased."

a) Mary b) Joseph c) The Holy Spirit d) A voice from heaven

1

The first two disciples Jesus called were brothers who were fishermen. Who were they?

a) James & John b) Simon (Peter) & Andrew c) Thomas & Matthew d) Philip & Bartholomew

2

The Sermon on the Mount is preached from what mountain?

a) Mt. Tabor b) Mt. Hermon c) Mt. Lebanon d) The Bible does not say.

3

Matthew's Sermon on the Mount contains nine different groups who are blessed. Which of the following is not one of the blessed?

a) The merciful b) Those who suffer for His name's sake c) Those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake d) You, when people revile and persecute you

4

Jesus said "You are the salt of the earth..." What does Jesus say will happen in this passage when salt has lost its taste?

a) It is dissolved in water and restored b) It is mixed with flour for leavening c) It is thrown out and trampled d) It is scattered among the weeds

5

Jesus said "You are the light of the world..." What does Jesus say will be seen in you when you let your light shine?

a) Your good works b) Your glowing beauty c) Your great faith d) Your humbleness before the Lord

6

Jesus teaches that we are to do more than what the law (commandments) prescribes. Which of the following is not an extension of the commandment regarding murder?

a) Being angry with your brother or sister b) Plotting against your brother or sister c) Insulting your brother or sister d) Saying "you fool"

1 (True. Matthew 1:19-22)

2 (b. Matthew 1:23)

3 (d. Mathew2:1)

4 (d. Matthew 2:1)

5 (c. Matthew 2:4-6)

6 (a. Matthew 2:12)

7 (c. Matthew 2:14-15)

8 (b. Matthew 2:16-18)

9 (b. Matthew 2:19)

10 (d. Matthew 2:23)

1 (a. Matthew 3:1)

2 (b. Matthew 3:3)

3 (c. Matthew 3:4)

4 (b. & d. Matthew 3:4) (Note: there is disagreement among scholars, b & c can also be counted as correct)

5 (d. Matthew 3:6)

6 (b. Matthew 3:9)

7 (c. Matthew 3:11-17)

8 (b. Matthew 3:11)

9 (a. Matthew 3:16)

10 (d. Matthew 3:17)

1 (b. Matthew 4:18)

2 (d. Matthew 4:23-5:12)

3 (b. Matthew 5:3-12)

4 (c. Matthew 5:13)

5 (a. Matthew 5:16)

6 (b. Matthew 5:21-26)