Jeopardy of the Gospels

Matthew Gospel

100

1. Who was the first to recognize Jesus as the Messiah in Matthew’s Gospel?

Peter

200

2. In which chapter does the Sermon on the Mount appear in Matthew?

Matthew 5

300

3. Which Old Testament prophecy does Matthew use to describe Jesus’ birth?

3. The prophecy of the virgin birth from Isaiah 7:14

400

4. What are the first words of Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel?

4. Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 4:17

500

5. Who were the visitors to see the newborn Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel?

The Magi and shepherds 

Mark Gospels

100

1. Which is the shortest of the four Gospels?

Mark

200

2. In Mark’s Gospel, which event marks the beginning of Jesus’ ministry?

2. Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist

300

3. What is the “Messianic Secret” in Mark?

3. The theme where Jesus often instructs others not to reveal His identity as the Messiah.

400

4.What title does Jesus most often use to refer to Himself in Mark’s Gospel?

4.The Son of Man

500

5. Who was the Roman centurion who proclaimed Jesus as the Son of God after His death in Mark’s Gospel?

5. The centurion at the crucifixion

Luke Gospels

100

Which group of people does Luke especially emphasize Jesus caring for in his Gospel?

The poor, sinners, women, and outsiders

200

2. Which angel announces to Mary that she will conceive Jesus in Luke’s Gospel?

2. The angel Gabriel

300

3. Jesus tells three parables. Name one.

3. The Parable of the Prodigal Son or The Lost Sheep, or The Lost Coin

400

4. What prayer does Mary say in response to the angel’s message in Luke’s Gospel?

 The Magnificat

500

5. Which person in Luke’s Gospel is described as “a righteous and devout man” who was waiting for the consolation of Israel?

Simeon

John Gospels

100

1. What is the first miracle of Jesus in the Gospel of John?

1. Turning water into wine 

200

2. What is the key verse in John that talks about God’s love for the world?

2. John 3:16

300

3. Which of Jesus’ “I AM” statements appears in John 6:35?

3. I am the bread of life.

400

4. Who was the Pharisee who came to Jesus by night to ask Him questions in the Gospel of John?

4. Nicodemus

500

5. What is the significance of Jesus washing His disciples’ feet in John 13?

5. : It symbolizes humility and servant leadership.

Miracles of Jesus

100

1. What miracle did Jesus perform when He was on a boat with His disciples during a storm?

1. He calmed the storm.

200

2. Which miracle did Jesus perform to feed a crowd of 5,000?

2.He fed them with five loaves and two fish.

300

3. In which Gospel does Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead?
    

The Gospel of John

400

4. What miracle did Jesus perform at the pool of Bethesda?
   
   

4. : He healed a man who had been sick for 38 years.

500

5. What miracle involved Jesus walking on water?

5. Jesus walked on water to reach His disciples, who were in a boat.