New Testament People Trivia

1. According to Acts 28:3-6, a highly dangerous animal bit Paul after he was shipwrecked, and nothing happened. What was the animal?

From Quiz The Miracles of Peter and Paul

Answer: Viper

Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, was bitten by a viper after surviving a shipwreck off the coast of Malta, according to Scripture. When other people saw Paul bitten by the viper, they expected him to die. However, Scripture reports Paul did not suffer any serious condition and he carried on as if nothing happened. For details about the viper attack, see Acts 28:3-6.

From Quiz A Quick Look at Epaphroditus in the Bible

Answer: Philippians

Epaphroditus is mentioned in only the book of Philippians. His name appears in Philippians 2:25 and again in 4:18. Philippians is one of thirteen books the apostle Paul is credited with writing. The book was addressed to believers in the early church at Philippi, a city in Greece.

From Quiz A Quick Look at Judas Iscariot

Answer: Simon

Judas Iscariot's father was Simon, as per John 13:26. The verse tells of Jesus dining with His disciples just prior to His arrest and crucifixion. During the meal, known as the Last Supper, Jesus accurately predicted one of the Twelve would betray Him with all the disciples denying they would do such a despicable thing. Verse 26, in the NKJV, states: "Jesus answered, 'It is he to whom I shall give a piece of bread when I have dipped it.' And having dipped the bread, He gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon." Simon is also named as the father of Judas in John 13:2 and 14:4. However, little is known about Simon as he is mentioned in passing reference. Apart from the Gospel of John, there is no mention of Judas Iscariot's father in the entire Christian Bible.

From Quiz The Death of the Apostles

Answer: James

Acts 12:2 records the death of James, son of Zebedee and brother of John, was put to the sword by Herod Agrippa I. This was about 44 A.D.

From Quiz The Man in the Camel Hair Coat

Answer: Zechariah - priest

Zechariah was a priest. The relevant passage reads: "In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah". Joseph was Jesus' foster father.

From Quiz How did the Apostles Die?

Answer: He was crucified on an X-shaped cross.

After Christ's death Andrew preached the gospel in many countries of Asia Minor, Europe, Russia, and Greece and converted thousands with his message. In Greece, Andrew was accused of the crimes of converting wife of the ruler Aigeates, to Christianity. They crucified him upside down to an "X"-shaped cross where he died days later. The X-shaped cross later became known as St. Andrew's cross. In some superstitions, people put St. Andrew's cross up in their homes to ward off evil spirits.

From Quiz Can You Spot the Incorrect Answer? -- #4

Answer: She and her husband Joseph were both at the crucifixion site.

Mary, of course, was the young teenage girl who gave birth to Jesus while she was still a virgin, according to Scripture. The first chapter of Luke tells of the angel Gabriel appearing before Mary and telling her the news of the impending birth. Luke 1:30-33, in the NKJV Bible, quotes Gabriel as telling Mary: "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom." In verse 36, Gabriel goes on to state: "Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren." According to Matthew 13:55, Joseph was a carpenter. Scripture reports Mary was at the crucifixion, but there is no account of Joseph. Many theologians believe Joseph died prior to the start of Christ's ministry.

From Quiz Can You Spot the Incorrect Answer? -- #3

Answer: He saw Christ after the resurrection.

Nicodemus was a Pharisee who visited with Jesus at night and was told "unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God", as per John 3:1-3. Then in verse 16, Jesus makes the famous declaration: "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. Meanwhile John 19:38-42 tells of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus burying Christ's body after the crucifixion. The verses in the NKJV state: "After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus. And Nicodemus, who at first came to Jesus by night, also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds. Then they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in strips of linen with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury. Now in the place where He was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. So there they laid Jesus, because of the Jews' Preparation Day, for the tomb was nearby." However, there is no account in Scripture about Jesus appearing to Nicodemus after the resurrection. Yes, it's possible He appeared before Nicodemus as 1 Corinthians 15:6 tells of the resurrected Christ appearing before "over five hundred brethren at once." However, the correct answer in this case has to be 'He saw Christ after the resurrection'.

From Quiz Can You Spot the Incorrect Answer? -- #2

Answer: Luke deserted Paul during the end of his ministry.

Luke is the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts and he was known as the "beloved physician," as per Colossians 4:4. Although his name is not mentioned directly, Luke was also with Paul when he was shipwrecked off the coast of Malta (Acts 27). The common belief is Luke was involved in the shipwreck as the Scripture is part of the 'we passages' of Acts. Rather than using his name, Luke used terms like 'we' did this, or 'we' did that when he was personally involved in the account. One thing is certain, however. Luke did not abandon Paul, but was faithful to the end. With the end drawing near after years and years of fighting the good fight, Paul, in his personal remarks to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:9-11, in the NKJV, writes: "Be diligent to come to me quickly; for Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica -- Crescens for Galatia, Titus for Dalmatia. Only Luke is with me." It has been said that when things are going horribly wrong, a person quickly realizes who their true friends are. In this case, Luke proved he was forever faithful. Incidentally, many theologians believe Paul was executed shortly after he wrote 2 Timothy. If this was the case, Luke was with him to the end.

From Quiz Can You Spot the Incorrect Answer?

Answer: He raised Dorcas, also known as Tabitha, from the dead.

Paul was indeed the apostle to the Gentiles who worked as a tent maker (Acts 18:3) and was from Tarsus (Acts 21:39). However, he had no part in raising Dorcas, also known as Tabitha, from the dead. According to Acts 9:36-43, she was raised from the dead by Peter, one of the original Twelve Disciples. However, according to Acts 20:7-12, Paul raised Eutychus from the dead. Eutychus was a young man who plunged to his death after he fell asleep in a third-story window during a lengthy message by Paul.

From Quiz Word Association -- New Testament Characters #15

Answer: Mary and Martha

Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus, are, without question, the best-known sister act in the New Testament. According to Scripture, they both lived in Bethany and Jesus raised their brother from the dead. The account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead can be found in the eleventh chapter of John. Scripture also tells of Mary sitting at Jesus' feet listening to Him while Martha was busy preparing food for the guests. As a result, Martha became annoyed with the situation and requested that Jesus order her sister to lend a helping hand. Luke 10:38-42, in the NKJV, reports things this way: "Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, 'Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.' And Jesus answered and said to her, 'Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.'"

From Quiz Word Association -- New Testament Characters #14

Answer: John

Acts 3:1-2 tells of Peter and John going to the temple at the time of prayer -- three in the afternoon -- when they saw a crippled man being carried to the temple gate to beg for money. The crippled beggar had only one thought on his mind when he saw Peter and John: he wanted money. Acts 3:3 in the NIV Bible states the man asked the two disciples for money and they responded by looking "straight at him" and asked the man to look at them. Verse five goes on to state: "So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them." The beggar, however, would receive something much more valuable than money. He would soon be able to walk for the first time in his life. In Acts 3:6, Peter declared to the crippled beggar "silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." After Peter made his statement to the man, a miracle happened. Act 3:7-8, in the NIV Bible, describes things this way: "Taking him by the right hand, he [Peter] helped him up, and instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk." The man was obviously ecstatic because verse eight states he went into the temple courts with Peter and John and he was "walking and jumping and praising God." It must have been a wonderful sight to behold.

From Quiz Word Association -- New Testament Characters #13

Answer: Jesus

Christians associate Jesus with Immanuel. Matthew 1:23 (New King James Version) quotes Old Testament Scripture (Isaiah 7:14) and states in part, "the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel." The verse goes on to explain Immanuel means "God with us." The first chapter of Matthew tells of the genealogy of Christ and His birth. According to Isaiah 7:14, Immanuel would be born of a virgin, with many Christians believing this is direct reference to the Virgin Mary giving birth to Jesus. Immanuel is also spelled as Emmanuel in some versions of the Bible. The name Immanuel can be found in only Isaiah in the Old Testament and Matthew in the New Testament.

From Quiz Word Association -- New Testament Characters #12

Answer: Lazarus

Luke 16:19-31 tells of a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day and at his gate was a beggar who was called Lazarus. According to Scripture, Lazarus was covered with sores and longed to eat what fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. Scripture tells of Lazarus and the rich man dying, with Lazarus ending up by the side of Abraham and the rich man in a place of torment. When the rich man requests that Lazarus come and dip the tip of his finger in water and cool his tongue, Abraham tells him this is not possible because there a "great chasm" and no one can cross over it. The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus appears in only the Gospel of Luke.

From Quiz Word Association -- New Testament Characters #11

Answer: Andrew

Prior to becoming a disciple for Jesus, Andrew served as a disciple of John the Baptist, as per John 1:40. Details about John the Baptist appear in Matthew 3:1-17, Luke 3:1-20, and John 1:19-34. He preached a message of repentance and told the people he had been sent to prepare the way for the long-promised Messiah. He had harsh words for the church leaders of the day (the Sadducees and the Pharisees), calling them "a brood of vipers." John also baptized Jesus in the Jordan River. Some evangelical Christians regard John as the last of the Old Testament prophets.

From Quiz Word Association -- New Testament Characters #10

Answer: Priscilla and Aquila

No specific details are given, but Paul states in Romans 16:3, Priscilla and Aquila risked their lives for him. (In the NKJV, it says Priscilla and Aquila "risked their necks for my own life.") It's interesting to note the name Priscilla appears before Aquila, indicating she was much more dynamic than Aquila. And this at a time when women were seen as greatly inferior to men and were not even included in census figures.

From Quiz Word Association -- New Testament Characters #9

Answer: Barnabas

Barnabas is the correct answer. According to Acts 4:36, his original name was Joseph and he was a Levite from Cyprus. However, the apostles opted to call him Barnabas, which means 'son of encouragement'. In addition to being an encouragement to others, Barnabas was a generous giver. Acts 4:37 states he sold a field he owned and "brought the money and put it at the apostles' feet".

From Quiz Word Association -- New Testament Characters #8

Answer: Peter's mother-in-law

The correct answer is Peter's mother-in-law. No name is given for the woman, but according to the first chapter of Mark, Jesus healed her when she had come down with a fever. Mark 1:29-31, in the NKJV Bible, states this about the mother-in-law of Peter, who was also known as Simon: "Now as soon as they had come out of the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. But Simon's wife's mother lay sick with a fever, and they told Him about her at once. So He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and immediately the fever left her. And she served them."

From Quiz Word Association -- New Testament Characters #7

Answer: Onesiphorus

Onesiphorus is the correct answer. According to the Web site Christiananswers.net, Onesiphorus means 'bringing profit'. It's apparent Onesiphorus was extremely kind and loyal to Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles. 2 Timothy 1:16-18, in the NKJV Bible, states: "The Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain; but when he arrived in Rome, he sought me out very zealously and found me. The Lord grant to him that he may find mercy from the Lord in that Day -- and you know very well how many ways he ministered to me at Ephesus." In 2 Timothy 4:19, Paul mentions his friend once again, when he writes: "Greet Priscilla and Aquila and the household of Onesiphorus."

From Quiz Word Association -- New Testament Characters #6

Answer: Herod

According to Scripture, Herod ordered the execution of all male children two and under in Bethlehem and district. All this in an all-out effort to kill the Baby Jesus because Herod feared the Child would grow up and replace him as king. Matthew 2:13-18, gives this account in the NKJV: "Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, 'Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.' When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt, and was there until the death of Herod, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, 'Out of Egypt I called My Son.' Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying: 'A voice was heard in Ramah, Lamentation, weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, Refusing to be comforted, Because they are no more'." There is considerable speculation about how many children were killed by Herod. According to Wikipedia, some claim as many as 14,000 boys were killed. However, a number of theologians have disputed this claim, speculating less than 20 boys were killed because Bethlehem was a "rather small town", Wikipedia reports. It's all speculation, of course. No one knows how many children were killed by heartless Herod.

From Quiz Word Association -- New Testament Characters #5

Answer: Luke

Luke is the correct answer. He is credited with writing the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles. Both New Testament books are addressed to Theophilus. However, there is no conclusive proof as to who Theopilus actually was. Some believe he was a prominent official in the Roman government while others believe he was a lawyer who represented Paul in his trial before Felix. Some believe Theophilus is a collective name for Christians in general but this view is disputed by others because the Gospel of Luke describes Theophilus as "most excellent," a term for a specific person and not a collective body.

From Quiz Word Association -- New Testament Characters #4

Answer: Sapphira

Sapphira and her husband were struck dead after selling their property and withholding part of the money from going to the Lord's work, as per Acts 5:1-11. According to Scripture, they were struck dead after they met separately with Peter and both lied, claiming they had turned over the entire proceeds from the sale of their property.

From Quiz Word Association -- New Testament Characters #3

Answer: Peter

Out of the Twelve Disciples, Peter is the only one reported to be married. We know Peter, also known as Simon, was married because Scripture says Jesus healed his mother-in-law. Luke 4:38-39, in the NKJV Bible, states: "Now He arose from the synagogue and entered Simon's house. But Simon's wife's mother was sick with a high fever, and they made request of Him concerning her. So He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. And immediately she arose and served them." However, no name is given for Peter's mother-in-law.

From Quiz Word Association -- New Testament Characters #2

Answer: Paul

Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, is the correct answer. According to the 18th chapter of Acts, Paul worked as a tentmaker with Aquila and Priscilla in Corinth. Acts 18:1-3, in the NIV, states: After this, "Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them, and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them." Notes in the NKJV Study Bible have this to say about Paul's occupation: "All young rabbinacal students had to learn a trade. Tentmakers were leather workers. The province of Cilica, from which Paul came, was noted for its cloth made from goats' hair. It is likely Paul's skill involved making such cloth."

From Quiz Word Association -- New Testament Characters

Answer: Lydia

Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, is the correct answer. She played a major role in the development of the early church at Philippi. Her conversion to Christianity is told in the 16th chapter of Acts. According to Scripture, after Lydia became a believer in a resurrected Jesus Christ, her entire household believed. Incidentally, many theologians believe Lydia was a dynamic and wealthy woman. According to Acts 16:14, she was a seller of purple cloth, an item that only the very wealthy could afford in Biblical times. Notes in the NKJV Study Bible explain things this way: "Purple dye had to be gathered drop by drop from a certain shellfish. Because it was so expensive purple dye was used on garments worn by royalty. As an artisan in purple dyes, Lydia was a wealthy woman who came to Philippi to practice her trade."

From Quiz Who Did It: Was it Peter or Was it Paul?

Answer: Both of them

Both Peter and Paul raised people from the dead, according to Acts. Peter is credited with raising Dorcas (also known as Tabitha) from the dead, as per Acts 9:36-43, while Paul is credited with raising Eutychus from the dead, as per Acts 20:7-12. According to Scripture, Dorcas was known for "always doing good and helping the poor" while Eutychus was a young man who plunged to his death after he fell asleep in a third-story window during a lengthy message by Paul. (Feel free to play two other quizzes I have posted at FunTrivia on this subject. One quiz is called "Peter Revives 'Dead as a Door Nail' Dorcas" and the second one is called "Sleepy Eutychus Falls from Window and Dies".)

From Quiz Different Biblical Characters with Same Name

Answer: A character in a parable told by Jesus involving a rich man and a helpless beggar.

Yes, Lazarus was a character in a parable that appears in only the Gospel of Luke. Titled the Rich Man and Lazarus, the parable appears in Luke 16:19-31. In a nutshell, the rich man lived in the lap of luxury while Lazarus was so helpless, "even the dogs came and licked his sores". Scripture tells of Lazarus and the rich man dying, with Lazarus ending up by the side of Abraham and the rich man in a place of torment. When the rich man requests that Lazarus come and dip the tip of his finger in water and cool his tongue, Abraham tells him this is not possible because there a "great chasm" and no one can cross over it. As an aside, Birdman585, a teammate on the Bible Believers Brigade, has an interesting view on this parable. He believes Lazarus in the parable is a real person as this is the only parable in which Jesus attaches a name to one of the characters.

From Quiz Caring, Compassionate Centurions in the Bible

Answer: Acts

Acts is the correct answer, with centurions appearing in different accounts in the book written by Luke. The first reference is about Cornelius, a centurion and a believer and follower of Jesus Christ, as per Acts 10. Other references are about centurions serving as guards over Paul, including one in which a centurion is credited with saving Paul's life during a shipwreck.

From Quiz Zacchaeus -- a Little Man with a Big Story

Answer: Jericho

The correct answer is Jericho. The encounter took place on the same day Jesus healed a blind beggar, as per Luke 18: 35-42.

From Quiz Bartholomew -- the 'Quiet' Disciple with Two Names

Answer: Cana

The correct answer is Cana, a community in Galilee. Cana was northeast of Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus, and west of the Sea of Gililee.

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