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BIBLE QUIZ: GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. JOHN

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Where was the Word before the world existed? With God (1:1)
In the first verse of St. John’s Gospel the Word stands for -----. Jesus (1:1)
Whom did God send to witness to light? John the Baptist (1:6)
Who came to John the Baptist to enquire about his identity? The Priests and Levites (1:19)
“Behold the lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” Who said, about whom? John the Baptist about Jesus (1:29).
Fill in the blanks. The purpose of baptism by John was to reveal Jesus to --------. Israel (1:31)
State whether true or false. Before following Jesus, Philip was the disciple of John the Baptist False (1:43)
Name at least one of the disciples of John who followed Jesus. Andrew (cf 1:40)
What does the word ‘Messiah’ mean? The anointed one or the Christ (1:41)
What new name did Jesus give to Simon? Cephas (1:42)
What does the word ‘Cephas’ mean? Rock (1:42)
Who was Andrew’s father? John (cf 1:42)
Who was Simon Peter’s father? John (1:42)
In English it is ‘teacher’. What is in Hebrew? Rabbi, Rabbouni (1:38, 20:26)
Where did Philip come from? Bethsaida (1:44)
Where did Simon Peter come from? Bethsaida (1:44)
Where did Andrew come from? Bethsaida (1:44)
Andrew was from Bethsaida. Where was Simon Peter from? Bethsaida (1:44)
“Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Who said to whom? Nathanael to Philip (1:46)
Who was the true Israelite in whom there was no guile? Nathanael (1:47)
Under which tree did Jesus see Nathanael? The fig Tree (1:50)
Whom did Jesus see under the fig tree? Nathanael (1:50)
State whether true or false. Cana was in Galilee. True (2:1)
“O woman, what have you to do with me?” Who said to whom? Jesus to his Mother (2:4)
How many water Jars were kept at the marriage at Cana? Six (2:6)
Why were the six Jars kept at the marriage at Cana? For the Jewish rites of purification (2:6)
State whether true or false. Six water jars were kept at the marriage at Cana for the Jewish rites of purification. True (2:6)
“Do whatever he tells you.” What did Jesus asked them to do? Fill the jars with the Water (2:5)
How many jars of water did Jesus turn into wine? Six [2:6]
What was the first miracle of Jesus? Changing the water into wine [2:11]
Where did Jesus go after the marriage at Cana? Capernaum [2:12]
What malpractice were going on when Jesus went to the temple? Selling of the cattle, sheep, pigeon; money-changers making business [2:14]
In how many years was the temple in Jerusalem built? 46 years [2:20]
Name the Pharisee who came to meet Jesus in the night? Nicodemus [3:1-2]
Where did Jesus find people selling cattle, sheep, pigeon and the money-changers seated at their tables? What did Jesus do? In the temple: making a whip of cords he drove all of them [2:14-15]
Jesus said to Nicodemus, “Unless one is born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” What does it mean to be born anew? To be born of water and Spirit [3:15]
Who lifted up the serpent in the wilderness? Moses [3:45]
“Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things?” Who was this teacher that Jesus was referring to? Nicodemus [3:10]
Where was Jesus baptising? In the land of Judea [3:22]
John was baptising people because there was plenty of water in that place. Name this place. Aenon near Salim [3:23]]
Where was Jesus in fact going when he met the Samaritan woman? Galilee [4:3]
In which town in Samaria is Jacob’s well? Sychar [4:5]
Where were the disciples of Jesus when he met the Samaritan woman? Gone to the city to buy the food [4:8]
To how many men did Samaritan woman marry? Five men [4:18]
What made many of the Samaritans from the city of Sychar believe in Jesus? The Samaritan woman’s testimony [4:39]
“It is no longer because of your words that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is indeed the Saviour of the world.” Who said to whom? The Samaritans to the Samaritan woman [4:42]
What was the second sign that Jesus did after he had come from Judea to Galilee? Curing of Official’s son [4:54]
What was the official’s son suffering from? Fever [4:52]
What is Bethzatha? A pool in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate [5:2]
Fill in the blanks. The pool in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate was also known as ------. Bethzatha [5:2]
Jesus cured a man at Bethzatha. For how long was he lying there? 38 years [5:5]
Why was the man at Bethzatha could not be cured for 38 years? -He had no one to put him into the water -When he goes others would step in before [5:7]
Who was the burning and shining lamp that witnessed to Jesus? John the Baptist [5:35]
What was the other name for the Sea of Galilee? The Sea of Tiberias [6:1]
“How are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat?” Who said to whom? Jesus to Philip [6:5]
Who found out the boy who had five barley loaves and two fishes? Andrew [6:8]
How many loaves and fish did the boy have? 5 loaves and 2 fishes [6:9]
State whether true or false. After feeding the five thousand the disciples gathered up twelve baskets of barley loaves and fish False [6:13]
“Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life.” Who said to whom? Peter to Jesus [6:38]
State whether true or false. The Samaritan woman told the people “This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world” False [6:14]
Who was the father of Judas Iscariot? Simon Iscariot [6:71]
How far did the disciples row when Jesus was walking on the water? 3-4 miles, 5-6 kilo meters [6:19]
What did the ancestors of Jews eat in the wilderness? Manna [6:49]
In which place did Jesus teach in detail that he was the bread of life that came from heaven? In the Synagogue of Capernaum [6:59]
Which is the longest chapter in St. John’s Gospel? Chapter 6
Fill in the blanks. Do not judge by appearances, but judge with ----------. Right judgement [7:24]
“Does our law judge a man without first giving him a hearing and learning what he does?” Who said to whom? Nicodemus to the Pharisees [7:51]
Who brought the woman caught in adultery to Jesus? The Scribes and the Pharisees [8:3]
In the Law of Moses, what was the punishment for the act of adultery? Stoning to death [8:5]
“Neither do I condemn you; go and do not sin again” Who said to whom? Jesus to the woman caught in adultery [8:11]
State whether true or false. Jesus wrote twice on the ground when the Scribes and the Pharisees brought to Jesus the woman caught in adultery. True [8:8]
Fill in the blanks. The Jews were the descendants of --------. Abraham [8:33]
Where did Jesus send the man born blind to wash off the clay from his eyes? To the pool of Siloam [9:7]
What does the word ‘Siloam’ mean? Sent [9:7]
“You were born in utter sin, and would you teach us?” Who said to whom? The Jews to the blind man [9:34]
What was Jesus, for the man who was cured of his blindness? The prophet [9:17]
State whether true or false. The parents of the blind man feared to confess Jesus as Christ for they thought they would be put out of the synagogue if they did so. True [9:22]
Who enters the sheepfold by the door? The Shepherd [10:2]
Fill in the blanks. Jesus said, “I am the ------- of the sheep.” Door (10:7)
According to Jesus, why does a thief come for? To steal, kill and to destroy [10:10]
What is the peculiarity of Jesus as a Shepherd? Jesus knows the sheep, He lays down his life for the sheep. [10:15]
The Jews wanted to stone Jesus. What was the main reason behind? Blasphemy [10:33]
Where did Lazarus live? Bethany [11:1]
Name ‘the village of Mary and her sister Martha.’ Bethany [11:1]
Name the sisters of Lazarus. Mary and Martha [11:1]
What is the name of the woman who anointed Jesus? Mary [11:2]
“Lord, he whom you love is ill.” Who was ill? Lazarus [11:2]. Who said about this to Jesus? The messengers of Mary and Martha [11:3]
“Let us also go, that we may die with him.” Who said to whom? Thomas to his fellow disciples [11:16]
Fill in the blanks. Thomas was also known as ---------. The Twin [11:16]
When was Lazarus raised from the dead? 4th day after his death [11:17]
For how long was Lazarus in the tomb? 4 days (11:17)
How far is Bathany from Jerusalem? About two miles [11:18]
Which of the Bethany sisters went ahead to meet Jesus after the death of Lazarus? Martha (11:20)
Who fell at Jesus’ feet and said, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died”? Mary [11:32]
Fill in the blanks. “I am the ------ and the -------; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die.” Resurrection, life [11:25]
Fill in the blanks. Martha said to Jesus, “Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the -----, ------------ he who is coming into the world” Christ, the Son of God [11:27]
“The teacher is here and he is calling for you.” Who said to whom? Martha to Mary [11:28]
Who said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?” Some of the Jews [11:37]
Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” What stone was he referring to? The stone laid on the tomb of Lazarus [11:39]
State whether true or false. After the prayer Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, wake up.” False (Come out) [11:43]
State whether true or false. When Lazarus came out of the tomb Jesus said, “Unbind him, and let him come to me.” False (Go) [11:44]
“What are we to do? For this man performs many signs.” After which miracle was this reaction made? After raising Lazarus from the dead [11:47]
“What are we to do? For this man performs many signs.” Who uttered these words? The Chief Priests and the Pharasees [11:47]
“What are we to do? For this man performs many signs.” Why were the Chief Priests and the Pharasees so anxious? They thought that every one would believe in Jesus, the Romans would destroy the holy place and nation [11:48]
Who prophesied that Jesus should die for the nation? Caiaphas [11:51]
Which is the smallest verse in St. John’s Gospel? Jesus wept [11:35]
What did Caiaphas prophesy regarding Jesus? Jesus should die for the nation [11:51]
To which town did Jesus go after raising Lazarus from the dead? Ephraim [11:54]
Whom did Jesus raise from the dead? Lazarus [12:1]
With what oil did Mary anoint Jesus? Oil of pure nard [12:3]
How much oil did Mary use to anoint Jesus? A pound [12:3]
Who thought that the oil with which Mary was anointing Jesus should have been sold for 300 dinarii? Judas Iscariot [12:5]
State whether true or false. Since Judas cared for the poor he said, “Why was this ointment not sold for 300 dinarii and given to the poor?” False [12:6]
State whether true or false. The Scribes and the Pharisees planned to put Lazarus also to death. False (Chief priests) [12:11]
What was the animal on which Jesus travelled to Jerusalem? An ass [12:14]
“Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Who said to whom? The Greeks to Philip (12:20]
State whether true or false. The disciples of John the Baptist came to Philip and said, “Sir’ we wish to see Jesus.” False (The Greeks) [12:21]
State whether true or false. Galilee is in Bathsaida. False (Bathsaida in Galilee) [12:20]
State whether true or false. Philip went and told Andrew that the Greeks wanted to see Jesus. True [12:22]
“Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies it bears much fruit”. Who said to whom? Jesus to Philip and Andrew [12:24]
“We have heard from the law that the Christ remains forever. How can you say that the Son of man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?” Who said to whom? The crowd to Jesus [12:34]
Fill in the blanks. Despite many signs from Jesus many did not believe in him. This happened in fulfilment of the prophesy of ------------- Isaiah [12:38]
“What I am doing you do not know now, but afterward you will understand.” Who said to whom? Jesus to Peter [13:7]
“What I am doing you do not know now, but afterward you will understand” What was Jesus doing then? Washing the feet of his disciples [13:5,7]
What parts of his body did Peter wish to be washed by Jesus? Feet, hands and head [13:9]
Who objected Jesus in washing his feet? Peter [13:8]
Fill in the blanks. Jesus said, “A ------------ is not the greater than his master.” Servant [13:16]
Fill in the blanks. Jesus said, “If I then your -------- and ---------, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” Lord, teacher [13:14]
“Tell us, who it is of whom he speaks.” Who said to whom? Simon Peter to the disciple to whom Jesus loved [13:24]
“What you are going to do, do it quickly.” To whom did Jesus address these words? What was he going to do? Judas Iscariot, going to betray [13:27]
Where I am going you cannot follow me now; but you shall follow afterwards.” Who said to whom? Jesus to Peter [13:36]
“I will lay down my life for you.” Who said to whom? Peter to Jesus [13:37]
“Lord’ we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” Who said to whom? Thomas to Jesus [14:5]
Fill in the blanks. “I am the ----------, and the ------------, and the -----------; no one comes to the Father but by me.” Way, Truth, Life [14:6]
“Lord, show us the Father and we shall be satisfied.” Who said to whom? Philip to Jesus [14:8]
Who asked Jesus to show him the Father? Philip [14:8]
Whom did Jesus promise to send to be with us forever? The Counsellor, the Holy Spirit [14:16]
“Lord, how is it that you will manifest to us, and not to the world?” Who said to whom? Judas (not Iscariot) to Jesus [14:22]
State whether true or false. It is Judas who said, “Lord, how is it that you will manifest to us, and not to the world?” True [14:22]
In the example of the true vine who is the gardener? The Father [15:1]
State whether true or false. Every branch that does not bear fruit he prunes. False [15:2]
The Counsellor who will be sent by Jesus will convince the world concerning three things. What are they? Sin, righteousness and judgement [16:8]
Why will the Counsellor convince the world about sin? Because the world does not believe in Jesus. [16:9]
Why will the Counsellor convince the world of righteousness? Because Jesus goes to the Father [16:10]
Why will the Counsellor convince the world of the judgement? Because the ruler of the world is judged [16:11]
Where did Jesus go after his priestly prayer? Across the Kidron Valley [18:1]
State whether true or false. Jesus often went across the Kidron Valley. True [18:2]
From which place was Jesus arrested? From across the Kidron Valley [18:1]
Who came with Judas to arrest Jesus? A band of soldiers, some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees [18:3]
What did the people who came to arrest Jesus bring along with them? Lanterns, torches and weapons [18:3]
State whether true or false. When Jesus said to the people who came arrest him “I am he”, they came forward and arrested him. False (They fell back) [18:6]
Who cut off the right ear of Malchus? Simon Peter [18:10]
Who was Malchus? The slave of the chief priests [18:10]
Whose right ear did Simon Peter cut off? Malchus [18:10]
Where was Jesus taken to, after his arrest? To Annas [18:13]
Who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas? Annas [18:13]
How is Annas related to Caiaphas? Annas is the father-in-law of Caiaphas [18:13]
Who was the high priest in the year Jesus was arrested? Caiaphas [18:13]
How many disciples of Jesus managed to enter the high priest’s court when Jesus was on trial? Two [18:16]
How many times did Peter deny knowing Jesus? Three [18:17,25,27]
“Are you not also one of this man’s disciple?” Who said to whom? The maid who kept the door - to Peter [18:17]
Peter denied knowing Jesus thrice. In front of whom did he deny? a) the maid b) the servants and the officers of the high priests c) one of the servant of the high priests, a kinsman of the man whose ear Peter had cut off [18:18, 25]
Where was Jesus taken after the trial before Annas? To Caiaphas, the high priest [18:24]
Where was Jesus taken from the house of Caiaphas? To Praetorium (Pilate) [18:28]
Why did the people who led Jesus not enter the praetorium? That they may not be defiled, they might eat the pass over [18:28]
Fill in the blanks. “Everyone who makes himself a king sets himself against ------.” Caesar [19:12]
What is the Hebrew name for the pavement? Gabbatha [19:13]
What is Gabbatha? The stone pavement [19:13]
“We have no king but Caesar.” Who said to whom? The chief priests to Pilate [19:15]
Where was Jesus taken to be crucified? Golgotha [The place of Skull] [19:17]
Fill in the blanks. Golgotha was also called as ---------- The place of skull [19:17]
Fill in the blanks. The Hebrew name for the place of skull was ----------- Golgotha [19:17]
What was the title put on the Cross? Jesus of Nazareth, the King of Jews [19:19]
Who wrote the title to be put on the Cross? Pilate [19:19]
In how many languages was the title written on the Cross? Three (19:20]
In what languages was the title written on the Cross? Hebrew, Latin and Greek [19:20]
State whether true or false. The title on the Cross was written in Hebrew, Latin and English. False (Greek) [19:20]
How many soldiers were there to crucify Jesus? Four [cf 19:23]
For which garments of Jesus did the soldiers cast lot? Tunic (robe) [19:23]
Who were the women standing at the foot of the cross? Jesus mother, His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene [19:25]
Who was the wife of Clopas? Mary [19:25]
State whether true or false. Mary was the wife of Clopas. True (19:25]
What did the soldiers give to Jesus when he was thirsty on the Cross? Vinegar (Cheap wine) [19:29]
What were the final words of Jesus? It is finished (19:30]
According to John what did Jesus speak from the Cross? Woman, behold, your son; Behold your mother [19:26-27]; I thirst [19-28]; It is finished [19:30]
Who asked Pilate the body of Jesus to be taken for the burial? Joseph of Arimathea [19:38]
Where did Joseph of Arimathea come from? Arimathea [19:38]
Who brought myrrh and aloes at the time of the burial of Jesus? Nicodemus [19:39]
What did Nicodemus bring at the time of the burial of Jesus? Myrrh and aloes [19:39]
Who was the first one to come to the tomb of Jesus after his burial? Mary Magdalene [20:1]
“They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” Who said to whom? Mary Magdalene to Simon Peter and the other disciples [20:2]
After listening to Mary Magdalene two of the disciples went to the tomb of Jesus. Who reached to the tomb first? Other disciple (not Peter) [20:4]
State whether true or false. Simon Peter was the first one to reach to the tomb of Jesus. False (Other disciple) [20:4]
Which of the two disciples entered the tomb of Jesus first? Simon Peter [20:6]
Whom did Mary Magdalene see in the tomb? Two angels dressed in white [20:11]
State whether true or false. Mary Magdalene saw two men dressed in white in the tomb. False [angels] [20:11]
What did the angels in the tomb ask Mary Magdalene? Woman, why are you weeping [20:13]
Fill in the blanks. When Mary Magdalene saw Jesus after his resurrection she mistook him for ----------. The gardener [20:15]
What is the meaning of Rabboni? Teacher [20:16]
Fill in the blanks. The disciples are to forgive and retain sins by the power of -------Holy Spirit [cf 20:22]
Who was not present when Jesus appeared to the disciples in the close room? Thomas [20:24]
What did Thomas say when he saw Jesus after the resurrection? My Lord and My God [20:28]
Fill in the blanks. After the resurrection, Jesus revealed himself to the disciples by the sea of ---------. Tiberias [21:1]
How many disciples were fishing at the sea of Tiberias when Jesus appeared to them? Seven (Simon Peter, Thomas, Nathanael of Cana, the sons of Zebedee, two other disciples) [21:2]
How many fishes did Peter and his companions catch at the sea of Tiberias, when Jesus appeared to them? 153 (21:11)
What did Jesus and his disciples have for breakfast at the sea of Tiberias? Fish and bread [21:13]
How many times did Jesus appear to his disciples after the resurrection? Three times [21:14]
How many chapters are there in the gospel according to St. John? 21
In which chapter of John’s gospel do you read the priestly prayer of Jesus? 17th chapter

By Frs. Archibald D’Silva & Isidore D’Souza