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The Apostle Peter Trivia Quiz

This fun guy is worth many a Bible study, watching him struggle to a greater faith. How much do you remember about him?

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

Author
kjlateran

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
149,671

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2860

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Question 1 of 10

1. Each and every one of the Gospels mention specifically how Simon Peter becomes a disciple of Jesus.

Yes

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Question 2 of 10

2. Peter is always placed first in any Biblical list of Jesus' apostles.

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Peter had a brother, who was also an apostle. What was his brother's name? Hint

James

Andrew

Judas

Philip

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why did Peter begin to sink into the water even after Jesus had called him out to walk on it? Hint

He closed his eyes

He doubted

He looked down

He spoke

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where (in what region) were Jesus and Peter when the latter had the startling revelation that Jesus is the Messiah? Hint

Judea

Bethphage

Galilee

Caesarea Philippi

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many times is Simon Peter's name mentioned in the New Testament? Hint

168

195

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the Gospel of John, after Jesus has resurrected and shown Himself to the Apostles, what is Peter's reaction? Hint

He goes to Rome

He condemns Saul

He returns to his wife

He goes fishing

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Question 8 of 10

8. After Peter's stirring speech at Pentecost, about how many persons were immediately baptized? Hint

Three thousand

One thousand five hundred

Seven thousand

Twelve thousand

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Question 9 of 10

9. Peter has a funky vision in Acts 10. What does he see? Hint

A large sheet covered with animals

The souls of the dead rising from their graves

A fragile ship caught in a violent storm

Blind people leading blind people through a field

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Question 10 of 10

10. At the Council of Jerusalem as mentioned in Acts 15, who gets the final word of decision on the topic of circumcision of the Gentiles? Hint

Paul

Peter

Peter allows Paul to say the final word

Peter allows Barnabas to say the final word

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Each and every one of the Gospels mention specifically how Simon Peter becomes a disciple of Jesus.

Answer: Yes

Matthew records Peter and his brother Andrew being called by Jesus from their boats in Matthew 4:18-20. Mark records the same occasion in Mark 1:16-18. Luke records Jesus calling Simon Peter a "fisher of men" in a rather lengthy passage in Luke 5:1-11. Last but never least, John writes that Andrew searches out his brother Simon in order to bring him to Jesus, who then renames him Peter, in John 1:40-42.

2. Peter is always placed first in any Biblical list of Jesus' apostles.

Answer: Yes

Surprising, perhaps. But true. This peculiar placement of Peter's name in every Gospel and even Acts 1:13 shows that Peter has a distinct role among the apostles.

3. Peter had a brother, who was also an apostle. What was his brother's name?

Answer: Andrew

Andrew and Peter seem to have a particularly close relationship, especially in the Gospel of John. In this account, Andrew actually brings Peter to Jesus in the first place. But in every Gospel their fraternal relationship is noted.

4. Why did Peter begin to sink into the water even after Jesus had called him out to walk on it?

Answer: He doubted

Jesus Himself provides us with the answer in this account in Matthew 14:22-33. Jesus catches Peter and says to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" Even the honored apostle was lacking in faith at times.

5. Where (in what region) were Jesus and Peter when the latter had the startling revelation that Jesus is the Messiah?

Answer: Caesarea Philippi

Matthew 16:13.

6. How many times is Simon Peter's name mentioned in the New Testament?

Answer: 195

This is actually astoundingly high. The next most-mentioned apostle in the New Testament is John, with a mere 29 mentions. Again, we realize that there's something special about this gruff fisherman.

7. In the Gospel of John, after Jesus has resurrected and shown Himself to the Apostles, what is Peter's reaction?

Answer: He goes fishing

Peter's odd action in John 21:3 shows clearly that even though he acknowledged Jesus as Messiah and believed totally in the resurrection, he erred nonetheless. Peter should have been beginning his mission, but instead falls back upon the life he knew before he met Jesus.

8. After Peter's stirring speech at Pentecost, about how many persons were immediately baptized?

Answer: Three thousand

Acts 2:41

9. Peter has a funky vision in Acts 10. What does he see?

Answer: A large sheet covered with animals

This odd vision indicates to Peter that his mission is indeed meant to go to the ends of the earth, and not just among the people of the Jewish nation.

10. At the Council of Jerusalem as mentioned in Acts 15, who gets the final word of decision on the topic of circumcision of the Gentiles?

Answer: Peter

"After much debate had taken place, Peter got up and said to them, 'My brothers...'" (Acts 15:7). Not only does Peter get the final word in this dispute, but he's widely acknowledged among his peers to have the authority to do so. After he's finished speaking, the Council switches gears and goes on to discuss other issues.

Source: Author kjlateran

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