Jesus
What does the name “Christ” mean?
“Christ” means “Anointed One” or “Messiah.”
How many disciples were there.
12
How many Gospels are there in the New Testament?
4
How many books are in the entire Christian Bible (Old and New Testaments combined)?
66
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What is the Golden Rule?
“Treat others the way you want to be treated.”
Why were ordinary people chosen?
Jesus often chose humble, everyday people rather than powerful leaders.
Name the 4 gospels.
Mathew, Mark, Luke and John
The Bible is divided into two main sections. How many books are in the New Testament?
27
On which body of water did Jesus walk during a storm to reach his disciples in a boat?
Sea of Galilee
What historical evidence exists for Jesus?
Ancient writings from Christian and non-Christian historians mention Jesus.
How did the disciples help spread Christianity?
They preached, taught, and formed early Christian communities.
Which of the Gospels is the shortest in length and widely believed to be written first?
Mark
What is the longest book in the Bible by number of chapters?
Psalms
In what river was Jesus baptized?
The Jordan river
Why does suffering exist?
No. Different Christian traditions explain suffering in different ways, often involving free will and human brokenness.
Who were the 12 disciples?
Peter, Andrew, James (son of Zebedee), John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus (or Jude), Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot.
The first three Gospels are called the "Synoptic Gospels" because they share a similar view and structure. Which Gospel is not one of the Synoptics?
John
What is the 5th book of the bible?
Deuteronomy
Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments from God?
Mount Sinai
Can history fully explain Jesus?
No. History can study evidence, but faith questions go beyond historical methods.
How did the disciples change after Jesus’ death?
They went from fearful followers to bold public teachers.
In which Gospel do you find the famous "Sermon on the Mount," which includes the Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer?
Mathew
Which book of the Bible is the shortest, containing only 13 verses?
2 John
What is the name of the hill in Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified?
Golgotha (Calvary)