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Quiz about Bartholomew the Quiet Disciple with Two Names

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

Bartholomew is one of the 12 disciples in the Bible and many theologians believe he also went by the name of Nathanael. How much do you know about this so-called quiet disciple who had his moments when he shone? (The NIV was used for this quiz.)

A multiple-choice quiz by Cowrofl. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Question 1 of 10

1. According to John 21:2, the disciple Nathanael, whom many theologians believe is also known as Bartholomew in other places in the Bible, was from what town? Hint

Capernaum

Cana

Bethsaida

Bethany

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Question 2 of 10

2. What disciple of Jesus invited Nathanael to become a disciple? (John 1:45) Hint

Peter

John

Thomas

Philip

3. In three Gospels of the Bible, the name Bartholomew appears only one time in each book and only when a list of the names of the disciples is given. However, in one of the Gospels, Nathanael plays a more prominent role. What's the name of the Gospel in which Nathanael is featured? Hint

Mark

John

Luke

Matthew

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Question 4 of 10

4. According to John 1:46, what was Nathanael's initial reaction when he was told about Jesus of Nazareth being the fulfillment of Bible prophecy? Hint

He shot down the idea, stating "Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?"

He had mixed emotions about the whole thing, saying he wanted time to think things over.

He jumped on the bandwagon right away, saying he would support Jesus untill death.

He said the fulfilment of Scripture had already been achieved with the arrival of John the Baptist.

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Question 5 of 10

5. In John 1:47 (New International Version), what did Jesus say of Nathanael when he first saw him? Hint

Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false.

How come you have the distorted belief nothing good can come out of Nazareth?

Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is a lot of deception

You should know that Nazareth is where I grew up, but Bethlehem is where I was born.

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Question 6 of 10

6. In John 1:48 (New International Version), what did Nathanael say in response to the first remarks Jesus made to him? Hint

Can you perform a miracle for me to prove you are who you say you are?

Are you working in tandem with John the Baptist?

How do you know me?

What must I do to be saved?

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the second statement Jesus makes to Nathanael? (John 1:48, New International Version) Hint

I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you.

I will take you to John the Baptist to be baptized.

You and Philip have been friends for a long time.

I think you will be a valuable member of my team of disciples.

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Question 8 of 10

8. In John 1:49 Nathanael makes a declaration about Jesus. What does he declare in the New International Version?

Hint

Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.

Rabbi, I believe you are the one for whom John the Baptist said he was preparing the way.

Rabbi, I am convinced you have miraculous powers and will become King of Israel.

Rabbi, I find it difficult to comprehend what you're saying and I am confused.

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Question 9 of 10

9. In John 21, there's a resurrection appearance by Jesus, and Nathanael is there with Peter, James, John and Thomas as well as two other disciples who are not named by John. What were the seven disciples doing when Jesus made his appearance? Hint

Fishing

Eating

Riding on donkeys

Resting by the Jordan River

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Question 10 of 10

10. Apart from the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John), Bartholomew is also mentioned in another book of the Bible. The passage tells of him being in an upper room with the other disciples; they were praying constantly. Can you name the book? Hint

Acts

1 Timothy

Romans

2 Corinthians

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to John 21:2, the disciple Nathanael, whom many theologians believe is also known as Bartholomew in other places in the Bible, was from what town?

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.

2. What disciple of Jesus invited Nathanael to become a disciple? (John 1:45)

Answer: Philip

The correct answer is Philip, who was from Bethsaida, the same town as Peter and Andrew.

Answer: John

The correct answer is John. In Matthew, Mark and Luke he is referred to as Bartholomew, but in John he is called Nathanael and his name appears six times. Bartholomew is also mentioned once in Acts.

4. According to John 1:46, what was Nathanael's initial reaction when he was told about Jesus of Nazareth being the fulfillment of Bible prophecy?

Answer: He shot down the idea, stating "Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?"

The correct answer is he shot down the idea, stating nothing good could come out of Nazareth. Some theologians believe Nathanael made the statement not out of contempt for the people of Nazareth, but because he knew the Scriptures stated the Messiah would come out of Bethlehem.

5. In John 1:47 (New International Version), what did Jesus say of Nathanael when he first saw him?

Answer: Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false.

The correct answer is "Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false." Some theologians believe Jesus made this statement based on his divine knowledge of Nathanael. However, there is no other scripture to back up the specific claim that Nathanael was a true Israelite in whom there was nothing false.

6. In John 1:48 (New International Version), what did Nathanael say in response to the first remarks Jesus made to him?

Answer: How do you know me?

The correct answer is "How do you know me?" Obviously, Nathanael was impressed by Jesus' assessment of his character, and perhaps by the fact that Jesus singled him out at all. The statement also implies that Nathanael believed Jesus knew him intimately.

7. What is the second statement Jesus makes to Nathanael? (John 1:48, New International Version)

Answer: I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you.

The second statement Jesus made to Nathanael is "I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you." Some theologians believe Nathanael may have been deep in prayer, perhaps praying for the Messiah to come, when he was under the fig tree. If this was the case, it might explain why he was deeply impressed with Jesus' statement.

8. In John 1:49 Nathanael makes a declaration about Jesus. What does he declare in the New International Version?

Answer: Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.

The correct answer is "Rabbi, you are the son of God and the king of Israel." Note that this declaration is made months, perhaps years before Peter made his declaration in Matthew 16:16 that Christ is the son of the living God. Similar declarations by Peter are also recorded in Mark 8:29 and Luke 9:20.

Answer: Fishing

The correct answer is fishing. Scripture reports the disciples had fished all night but failed to catch any fish. After Jesus told them to cast their net on the right side of the boat, the disciples had caught so many fish they were unable to haul in the net. (John 21:6) In verse 11, it states Peter dragged the net ashore and there were 153 fish, "but even with so many the net was not torn."

Answer: Acts

The correct answer is Acts. In chapter 1, verses 12-26, it tells of the disciples meeting along with a number of women, Mary the mother of Jesus and the brothers of Christ. The passage concludes with the selection of Matthias as a new disciple to replace Judas Iscariot.

Source: Author Cowrofl

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