Gospel Facts Quiz: Can You Tell Us The Gospel Truth, From Matthew to John?

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From "God is love" to "My kingdom is not of this world," the four Gospels of the New Testament are filled with miracles, sacrifice, and philosophical gems in the form of Jesus's teachings and parables.

Delve into the life of Jesus via the Gospels. His birth, death, and resurrection are recorded by his followers, highlighting the mission of Jesus to fulfill the Old Testament prophecies: the Messiah who would come to die for Man's sins.

This quiz will guide you through the Gospels, including Jesus's sermons, gospel facts, and the people, places, and details straight out of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

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From John the Baptist to Jesus himself, this Gospel Facts Quiz will test your knowledge of the Gospel Truth. Taking a closer look at the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, you may be called on to name the correct book, a detail of a parable, or some Gospel fact. Do you have the knowledge?

What did Jesus compare his body to? Which Gospels are considered synoptic? Who did Jesus drive seven demons out of? Which Gospels feature "The Lord's Prayer"? You may think you know everything about the Gospels, but do you? This Gospel Facts Quiz will help you find out! 

Take our Gospel Facts Quiz to see if you know the Gospel Truth.

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Gospel Facts Quiz Questions

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Question 1

Fill in the blank. According to Matthew, Jesus told Satan: "Man shall not live by _____ alone."

  • A
    Breath
  • B
    Water
  • C
    Love
  • D
    Bread

Question 2

Matthew interprets the name "Immanuel". What does it mean?

  • A
    Jerry's diner
  • B
    God's land
  • C
    God is with us
  • D
    God's people

Question 3

Mmm...yum. What did John the Baptist eat in the desert?

  • A
    He never ate
  • B
    Scorpions and cactus juice
  • C
    Locusts and wild honey
  • D
    Snakes and bread

Question 4

"INRI". According to John and Luke, what title was placed over Christ's cross?

  • A
    King of Nazareth
  • B
    Son of God
  • C
    King of Galilee
  • D
    King of the Jews

Question 5

"Blessed are the poor..." Which gospels share the Beatitudes?

  • A
    John and Matthew
  • B
    Beauty and the Beast
  • C
    Luke and John
  • D
    Matthew and Luke

Question 6

In Luke, Jesus's parable of "The Lost" stated that a woman had ten objects and lost one. What was it?

  • A
    A piece of silver
  • B
    A magic lamp
  • C
    A golden ticket
  • D
    A ring

Question 7

"Turn the other cheek." According to Matthew, how many times was Peter told to forgive his brother who sinned against him?

  • A
    Infinity
  • B
    12 times 2 times
  • C
    70 times 7 times
  • D
    80 times 8 times

Question 8

From what parable in Luke comes line, "your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found"?

  • A
    The Heart of Man
  • B
    The Lost Sheep
  • C
    The Divided Kingdom
  • D
    The Prodigal Son

Question 9

In Jesus's parable about sowing seeds, what type of ground represented people who are closed off to his teachings?

  • A
    Stony ground
  • B
    Sandy ground
  • C
    Swampy ground
  • D
    Fertile ground

Question 10

In Matthew and Mark, to whom did Jesus say, "Get thee behind me, Satan"?

  • A
    Peter
  • B
    Julius Caesar
  • C
    The Pharisees
  • D
    Lazarus

Question 11

Let's keep it brief. What is the shortest verse in the Bible?

  • A
    Jesus wept.
  • B
    Amen.
  • C
    And so it was.
  • D
    Yeah, man.

Question 12

These three are orderly. Which are the synoptic gospels?

  • A
    Harry, Ron, and Hermione
  • B
    Luke, John, and Matthew
  • C
    Mark, Luke, and John
  • D
    Matthew, Mark, and Luke

Question 13

In the Gospel of John, what does Jesus call himself?

  • A
    The chosen one
  • B
    The good shepherd
  • C
    The prophet
  • D
    The fisherman

Question 14

He was overjoyed! According to Luke, who leaped in his mother's womb when Mary visited?

  • A
    Jesus
  • B
    John the Apostle
  • C
    Ted Mosby
  • D
    John the Baptist

Question 15

Time for an exorcism. Jesus drove seven demons out of which disciple?

  • A
    Noah
  • B
    Peter
  • C
    John
  • D
    Mary Magdalene

Question 16

Even the Son of God can use a hand. Matthew and Mark note that this man helped Jesus bear his cross.

  • A
    Simon from Cyrene
  • B
    Andrew from Bathsheba
  • C
    Barnabas from Galilee
  • D
    Ross from New York

Question 17

He wasn't an only child. According to Mark and Matthew, how many brothers did Jesus have?

  • A
    8
  • B
    0
  • C
    4
  • D
    25

Question 18

It's a miracle! In what village did Christ turn water into wine, according to John?

  • A
    Jericho
  • B
    Bangkok
  • C
    Cana of Galilee
  • D
    Nazareth

Question 19

Which city is called the "City of David" by Luke?

  • A
    Rome
  • B
    Bethlehem
  • C
    Nazareth
  • D
    Melbourne

Question 20

Which gospel starts "In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the word was God"?

  • A
    Mark
  • B
    John
  • C
    Genesis
  • D
    Matthew

Question 21

What kind of plant does Jesus compare to the Kingdom of Heaven in the Gospel of Mark?

  • A
    Wheat
  • B
    Apple tree
  • C
    Olive tree
  • D
    Mustard seed

Question 22

Surprise! In Luke, who announced to Zechariah that his wife would bear a son named John?

  • A
    Mary
  • B
    Anne
  • C
    Archangel Michael
  • D
    Archangel Gabriel

Question 23

In which two Gospels can you find the Lord’s Prayer?

  • A
    Luke and John
  • B
    Matthew and Luke
  • C
    John and Mark
  • D
    Penn and Teller

Question 24

What structure did Jesus compare his body to when speaking of his resurrection in John?

  • A
    A wonderland
  • B
    A sanctuary
  • C
    A sacrificial lamb
  • D
    A temple

Question 25

Jesus's last words varied in the Gospels. What did Christ say to God directly before he died, according to Matthew?

  • A
    Verily, I say unto you today, thou shalt be with me in paradise
  • B
    Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do
  • C
    I am the way, the truth, and the light
  • D
    My god, my god, why hast thou forsaken me?

Question 26

According to Matthew, darkness fell over the land at Jesus's crucifixion. How long did it last?

  • A
    3 minutes
  • B
    3 days
  • C
    3 weeks
  • D
    3 hours

Question 27

John the Baptist had style. What was he clothed with in the desert?

  • A
    Rattlesnake skin and denim
  • B
    Lion skin and wool
  • C
    Wildebeest and canvas
  • D
    Camel and leather

Question 28

How long did Christ hang on the cross in Mark?

  • A
    24 hours
  • B
    1 hour
  • C
    48 hours
  • D
    9 hours

Question 29

According to Luke, the Angel Gabriel told Mary her son would "reign over the house" of which Old Testament prophet?

  • A
    David
  • B
    Jacob
  • C
    St. Paul
  • D
    Moses

Question 30

In Luke's Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says God is kind to whom?

  • A
    They who do not judge
  • B
    Those who believe
  • C
    The ungrateful and the wicked
  • D
    The sinners

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