Answer: Peter
The question was asked of Jesus by Peter, as per Luke 12:41. He asked the question after Jesus had told a parable about two servants, one who was faithful, the other who was unfaithful.
The parable concludes with this advice from Jesus: "Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."
Christ's lengthy response to Peter's question can be found in Luke 12:42-48.
From Quiz: Ten Questions People Asked Jesus -- #4
Answer: The original Twelve Disciples
Jesus asked the questions of the Twelve Disciples, as per Matthew 16:26. To put the verse in context, here's how Matthew 16:24-26 reads in the NKJV: "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?"
Jesus made the famous statement just after telling His disciples He would be killed and raised from the dead on the third day.
From Quiz: Some Questions Jesus Asked People -- #1
Answer: Common people who came to see Jesus
Common people who came to see Jesus is the correct answer, as per John 6:30. The questions posed by the people appear in the passage that runs from John 6:22-40 in which Jesus tells of bread from heaven.
In Verse 35 Christ makes the famous declaration: "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst."
The statement is the first of seven so-called 'I am Statements' made by Christ in the Gospel of John.
From Quiz: Ten Questions People Asked Jesus -- #3
Answer: Disciples of John the Baptist
Two disciples of John the Baptist asked Jesus the question, as per Matthew 11:2 and Luke 7:19. No names are given in Scripture for the disciples.
John sent the disciples while he was in prison and was hearing reports about the works of Christ.
When John's disciples asked Jesus if He was the Coming One, He responded: "Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me."
From Quiz: Ten Questions People Asked Jesus -- #2
Answer: Thomas
The question was asked by Thomas, one of the original Twelve Disciples, as per John 14:5. According to Scripture, Thomas asked the question after Jesus said in His Father's house are many mansions and He was going there to prepare a place for the disciples. Jesus also said, "And where I go you know, and the way you know."
However, Thomas was confused by Christ's statement, saying, "Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?"
In Verse 6, Jesus makes the famous declaration to Thomas: "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."
From Quiz: Ten Questions People Asked Jesus -- #1
Answer: Moses
Moses is the correct answer, as per Exodus 17:3-4. Moses at the time was leading the Israelites on a forty-year-long journey out of Egypt to Canaan, known as the Promised Land. At times his leadership was questioned by the people. In fact, things were so bad Moses was fearful of being stoned by the people who were complaining of thirst.
In response to Moses' question, God told him to strike a rock in Horeb "and water will come out of it, that the people may drink."
From Quiz: Ten Questions People Asked God
Answer: Abel
Cain, a farmer of the land, was jealous of Abel when the younger brother sacrificed a lamb to God and God loved the sacrifice. Cain killed Abel in jealousy and asked God the above mentioned quote when God asked about Abel's whereabouts. God banished Cain to Nod, east of the Garden of Eden, and put a mark on his forehead so no one would try to kill him.
From Quiz: Bible Literacy 2: Quotes
Answer: It's not in the Bible
Uh, sorry, this one is not in the Bible, but instead is found in one of Aesop's fables, "Hercules and the Wagoneer."
A man got his wagon stuck in the mud, then prayed to Hercules and this was the response given to him by Hercules, according to Aesop: "The gods help them that help themselves."
In fact, this teaching is QUITE contrary to various scriptures in the Bible. God helps those who are helpless and cannot help themselves. This is the premise of various religions of the world.
Benjamin Franklin used this phrase in his "Poor Richard's Almanac", and it has been widely quoted, with many people believing it to be "somewhere in the Bible." Benjamin Franklin believed in God; he just didn't believe that God intervened in men's lives on a personal level. As a deist, he felt that God was the creator of all things, but that He did not involve Himself in the affairs of men on a regular basis. Deists typically do not believe in the working of miracles, nor in the inerrancy of the scriptures, nor in the Trinity.
From Quiz: It's In The Bible - Isn't It?
Answer: Isaiah 7:14
This is the verse in Isaiah in which Christians believe the birth of Jesus is prophesied. Isaiah 7:14 says, "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel" (KJV). According to Matthew, the virgin of course refers to Jesus' mother Mary, whom many Christians believe was a virgin when she gave birth to Christ.
From Quiz: Copy and Paste
Answer: Reuben
The correct answer is Reuben. According to Genesis 37:21-22, Reuben made the statement in a bid to save Joseph from being killed by his brothers. Scripture states Reuben wanted Joseph placed in a pit so he could go back later and "bring him back to his father."
His plan was in vain, however.
After Reuben made his statement, Genesis 37:23-30 goes on to explain what happened: "So it came to pass, when Joseph had come to his brothers, that they stripped Joseph of his tunic, the tunic of many colors that was on him. Then they took him and cast him into a pit. And the pit was empty; there was no water in it. And they sat down to eat a meal. Then they lifted their eyes and looked, and there was a company of Ishmaelites, coming from Gilead with their camels, bearing spices, balm, and myrrh, on their way to carry them down to Egypt. So Judah said to his brothers, 'What profit is there if we kill our brother and conceal his blood? Come and let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and let not our hand be upon him, for he is our brother and our flesh.' And his brothers listened. Then Midianite traders passed by; so the brothers pulled Joseph up and lifted him out of the pit, and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty shekels of silver. And they took Joseph to Egypt. Then Reuben returned to the pit, and indeed Joseph was not in the pit; and he tore his clothes."
From Quiz: Who Said It? Old Testament Quotes -- #5
Answer: Herod
The correct answer is Herod. He made the statement after hearing reports about Jesus preaching to the people and performing miracles. Herod, of course, ordered John the Baptist beheaded as the request of his wife's daughter.
After hearing reports of what Christ was doing, Herod was convinced it had to be John the Baptist. Mark 6:14 quotes Herod as saying, "John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him."
Verse 15 goes on to state others believed the reports about Jesus were actually about Elijah, or one of the other prophets.
Then in verse 16, Herod makes the statement: "This is John, whom I beheaded; he has been raised from the dead!"
From Quiz: Who Said It? New Testament Quotes -- #5
Answer: David
David is the correct answer. The 22nd chapter of 2 Samuel is devoted to a song of praise David composed on the heels of God delivering him from the hands of King Saul.
Here's how the first two verses go:
"The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
The God of my strength, in whom I will trust;
My shield and the horn of my salvation,
My stronghold and my refuge;
My Savior, You save me from violence.
I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised;
So shall I be saved from my enemies."
David's song has been set to modern music and is often performed in various denominations of Christian churches.
From Quiz: Who Said It? Old Testament Quotes -- #4
Answer: Jesus
Jesus made the statement to Peter, also known as Simon Peter, one of the original Twelve Disciples. He made the statement after Peter made the declaration Jesus is "the Christ, the Son of the living God."
Matthew 16:16-19 explains things this way: "Simon Peter answered and said, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.' Jesus answered and said to him, 'Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.'"
From Quiz: Who Said It? New Testament Quotes -- #4
Answer: Peter
The statement was made by Peter, one of the original Twelve Disciples. According to Scripture, Peter issued the command in Lydda to Aeneas, a man who had been paralyzed for eight years.
Acts 9:32-35 states: "Now it came to pass, as Peter went through all parts of the country, that he also came down to the saints who dwelt in Lydda. There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden eight years and was paralyzed. And Peter said to him, 'Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed.' Then he arose immediately. So all who dwelt at Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord."
The ninth chapter of Acts goes on to tell of Peter traveling to Joppa and raising Dorcas, also known as Tabitha, from the dead.
From Quiz: Who Said It? New Testament Quotes -- #3
Answer: Potiphar's wife
The correct answer is Potiphar's wife. (No first name is given in Scripture.)
She attempted to seduce Joseph and when she was spurned, she accused him of trying to force himself onto her. Joseph fled after the woman attempted to lure him into bed with her, and he left behind his cloak. Shortly later, the woman produced Joseph's clothing to Potiphar, citing it as proof Joseph had attempted to make sport of her. Joseph would end up being tossed in prison as a result. The story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife is found in the 39th chapter of Genesis.
It's interesting to note on two different occasions, clothing indirectly played a role in Joseph getting into trouble. First there was the tunic of many colors that made his brother's insanely jealous, as per the 37th chapter of Genesis. And in this case, there was the cloak, which Potiphar's wife used to convince her husband that Joseph was guilty of attempted rape and should be locked up in prison.
From Quiz: Who Said It? Old Testament Quotes -- #2
Answer: Stephen
The statement was made in Acts 7:60 by Stephen, the first martyr in the early church. Acts 7:59-60 in the NKJV states: "And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, 'Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.' Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, 'Lord, do not charge them with this sin'. And when he had said this, he fell asleep."
Stephen was put on trial by the Pharisees and according to Scripture, Saul, who would later become known as Paul and serve as the main apostle to the Gentiles, oversaw his execution.
From Quiz: Who Said It? New Testament Quotes -- #2
Answer: Cain
The question "am I my brother's keeper?" was asked by Cain when Scripture says the LORD wanted to know the whereabouts of Abel. Cain, of course, had murdered his brother after a severe case of jealousy. Cain's statement is often used to reflect the view no one should be responsible for the welfare of others. However, the statement has also been turned around and has given birth to the term 'my brother's keeper'. The term 'my brother's keeper' has been incorporated into everything from the title of a movie to a Christian organization involved in helping the impoverished.
From Quiz: Who Said It? -- Old Testament Quotes
Answer: Nicodemus
Nicodemus is the correct answer. In John 3:3, Jesus tells Nicodemus no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. Nicodemus then responds with the questions, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?" Jesus, in responding to the question, makes the famous declaration in verse 16: "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." It's that statement which has become a pillar of the evangelical Christian movement.
According to verse 2, Nicodemus visited Jesus at night and there is considerable conjecture as to why he visited Christ in the evening. One school of thought has it that Nicodemus didn't want it to be known that as a teacher of the law, he had any interest in Jesus' teachings as Christ was often surrounded by tax collectors and the dregs of society. Another school of thought has it Nicodemus had no choice but to visit Jesus at night if he wanted a one-on-one meeting because Christ was always surrounded by large crowds in the day time.
From Quiz: Who Said It? -- New Testament Quotes
Answer: The earth and the plants on it
According to the Old Testament, God created the earth and all in it in seven days
"And the earth brought forth grass and herb yielding seed after his kind and the tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed was in itself after his kind. And God saw that it was good.
"And the evening and the morning were the third day" Genesis 1:12-13 KJV
From Quiz: Biblical Quotations
Answer: Jabez
This prayer is found in 1 Chronicles 4:10. Jabez prayed to God and got a positive response.
From Quiz: Guess Who's Praying Now
Answer: Cain
After Cain slew his brother in a fit of rage and jealousy, God approached Cain to make him confess of his sin in Genesis 4:9. After God told Cain he already knew he was guilty in verse 10, Cain didn't repent, but continued to worry about himself. In 4:13 of the King James text, Cain said: "My punishment is greater than I can bear."
From Quiz: Uncle Al's Who Asked God This?
Answer: David
Psalm 23:1. This well-known psalm has comforted countless people through the years. King David loved God and served well, though not without some failings.
From Quiz: Who Said That? Part 2
Answer: Samuel
I Samuel 3:10. The Lord had been calling to Samuel in the night, but he didn't know who it was. After Eli told him that it was the Lord and how to respond, Samuel obediently did so. He served the Lord faithfully for many years as a prophet and judge.
From Quiz: Who Said That? Part 1
Answer: Isaiah
This is from Isaiah 6:1. Isaiah was an Old Testament prophet who prophesied for almost 60 years. He starts of by describing a vision he had of God and His holiness.
From Quiz: I'll Take Your WORD For It
Answer: Stephen
Acts 7:60, at the time he was being stoned for preaching Jesus.
From Quiz: Who Said That?
Answer: Gospel of John
The verse is found in John's gospel, chapter 8, verse 32. The CIA HQ building is in Langley, Virginia. In the courtyard there are three original panels of the Berlin wall, covered in anti-communist graffiti.
From Quiz: Quotations by Bible Characters
Answer: Enoch
Jude vs.14 - God used Jude to warn the church about false teachers. Jude demanded believers to enter into battle against false teachers. He reminds the church of the actions taken against Sodom and Gomorrah, as well as the banishment of Cain (after he killed Abel). Jude used the prophesy of Enoch as a warning to execute judgement upon all false teachers (vs.15).
From Quiz: 'Who Said It?'
Answer: Jesus
Acts 9:4-5: 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?' (5) 'Who are You Lord?' he asked. Then the Lord said, 'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. . .'
From Quiz: Who Said What?
Answer: Unnamed lawyer, or an expert in Mosaic Law
The question, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?", was asked of Jesus by an unnamed lawyer, as per Luke 10:25.
In His response, Jesus said, in part: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself."
Jesus then used the occasion to tell the lawyer the Parable of the Good Samaritan.
An almost identical question was asked of Jesus by a rich young ruler in Luke 18:18. That question reads: "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" (The question by the rich, young ruler is featured in Part 2 in my series of quizzes about questions people asked Jesus.)
From Quiz: Ten Questions People Asked Jesus -- #4
Answer: Peter
Peter is the correct answer. Jesus asked the question after He had been fervently praying prior to His arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane and when He returned to the disciples Peter, James and John He found them sleeping. Scripture goes on to tell of Jesus going to pray again, and then returning to find the disciples asleep once again.
A few minutes later, Jesus would be arrested, put on trial and then humiliated and tortured before being crucified. Three days later, however, Christ would rise from the dead, just like He had predicted.
For details about His praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, see Matthew 26:36-46.
From Quiz: Some Questions Jesus Asked People -- #1
Answer: Peter
Peter, one of the original Twelve Disciples, is the one who asked the question of Jesus. He asked the question in Luke 8:45, part of a passage telling of an unnamed woman with a serious bleeding problem being cured after she secretly touched Jesus.
According to Scripture, Jesus felt power leaving His body the moment He was secretly touched by the woman and as a result He wanted to know who the person was.
However, Peter was amazed Jesus wanted to know who touched Him as He was in the middle of a large gathering of people and was constantly being touched.
Scripture goes on to tell of a woman who had a so-called incurable bleeding problem coming forward, identifying herself as the person who touched Christ.
According to Verse 43, she had suffered from the condition for twelve years and had "spent all her livelihood on physicians and could not be healed by any." The moment she touched the edge of His garment "the flow of blood stopped."
When the woman came forward and identified herself to Jesus, He simply responded: "Daughter, be of good cheer; your faith has made you well. Go in peace."
See Luke 8:40-56 for details.
From Quiz: Ten Questions People Asked Jesus -- #3
Answer: The original Twelve Disciples
The question, "Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?" was asked of Jesus by His Twelve Disciples. The question is contained in a passage telling of Jesus sleeping in the stern of a boat during a severe storm on the Sea of Galilee. The storm was so severe, the disciples were fearful of losing their lives.
After the disciples had awakened Jesus, Scripture tells of Him rebuking the wind and telling the sea to be still and suddenly "the wind ceased and there was a great calm."
See Mark 4:35-41 for details.
From Quiz: Ten Questions People Asked Jesus -- #2
Answer: John the Baptist
The question was asked of Jesus by John the Baptist. Matthew 3:13-17 tells of Jesus approaching John the Baptist at the Jordan River and requesting to be baptized by him.
In response, John said, "I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?"
When Jesus told John to "permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness," he agreed to baptize Him.
The passage goes on to tell of Jesus being baptized and when He came up out of the water, the heavens were "opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him." Then a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
From Quiz: Ten Questions People Asked Jesus -- #1
Answer: Cain
The question 'Am I my brother's keeper?' was asked of God by Cain, as per Genesis 4:9. According to Scripture, Cain asked the question after he had killed his younger brother Abel and God had asked him about Abel's whereabouts.
Cain professed not to know where Abel was and according to Scripture became the first person to ask God a question.
Scripture goes on to tell of God hearing Abel's blood crying out from the ground and Cain being sent into exile in the land of Nod.
From Quiz: Ten Questions People Asked God
Answer: Jesus Christ
This quote was given during Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. It can be found in Matthew 5:44. Jesus is telling the people that gathered to listen to him to love everyone and pray for those who do you harm.
From Quiz: Who Said That? (Biblical Quotes)
Answer: sin
The book of Romans was written by the Apostle Paul, as agreed upon by most biblical scholars. According to Romans 1, Paul desired to go to Rome, but had been prevented, thus the impetus for writing to the church in Rome.
The quoted verse in the question is Romans 3:20, as Paul is in the midst of explaining how the Jewish understanding of sin and the expiation of sin is inadequate in light of the message of the gospel. The keeping of the law is inadequate for achieving righteousness... in fact the law only serves to highlight one's guilt for failing to do so.
From Quiz: Complete the Quote with Good, Evil, Sin or Love
Answer: Micah 5:2
The words in Micah 5:2 are, "But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting."
Again Christians believe that this is a prophesy of the coming of the Messiah, specifically Jesus.
From Quiz: Copy and Paste
Answer: Jairus
Jairus is the correct answer. Scripture states he was a synagogue ruler and his twelve-year-old daughter was raised from the dead. The account of the miracle appears in Mark 5:21-43 and Luke 8:40-56
The account of the unnamed girl being raised from the dead is one of most popular in the New Testament. In the accounts in Mark and Luke, it tells of people weeping for the dead girl outside her home. When Jesus appeared and stated the girl was not dead but was simply sleeping, the 'mourners' laughed at Him. A few moments later, however, their laughter turned to total amazement when Christ raised the girl from the dead.
From Quiz: Who Said It? New Testament Quotes -- #5
Answer: Job's wife
The correct answer is Job's wife, who is not named in Scripture. The statement appears in Job 2:9. In verse 10, Job responds to his wife, stating, "you speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?"
There is no further mention of her in Scripture. However, Job 1:2 states Job had 10 children -- seven sons and three daughters. It is assumed he had one wife and she was the mother of all the children, but there is no clear indication.
Job's life, of course, was turned upside down and inside out, when a series of calamities beset him. Through it all, Job remained faithful to God and the book of Job concludes with his life being abundantly blessed by God.
From Quiz: Who Said It? Old Testament Quotes -- #4
Answer: John the Baptist
John the Baptist made the statement. Basically, John was saying his ministry was coming to an end and Jesus' ministry was about to pick up steam.
According to Scripture, John made the statement to his disciples after some of them were in a disagreement with the Pharisees about purification, or baptism. It had been explained to John a large number of people were now going to Jesus to be baptized, rather than to John and his disciples. So he assured them there was a divine plan behind the events that were unfolding.
John 3:25-36 explains things this way: "Then there arose a dispute between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purification. And they came to John and said to him, 'Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified -- behold, He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him!'
John answered and said, 'A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven. You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, 'I am not the Christ,' but, 'I have been sent before Him.' He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled. He must increase, but I must decrease. He who comes from above is above all; he who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all. And what He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. He who has received His testimony has certified that God is true. For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure. The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand. He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.'"
From Quiz: Who Said It? New Testament Quotes -- #4