How well do you know the story of our Savior? “The Life of Jesus” trivia covers key moments from His birth to His resurrection with a mix easy, medium, and challenge levels.
How to play:
- Try answering each question before checking the answer and verse.
- Click to reveal the answer
- Feel free to use these with your family, small group, or Sunday school class.
Test you knowledge below!
Difficulty level: Easy
1. Where was Jesus born?
Answer:
Jesus was born in Bethlehem. (Matthew 2:1)
2. Who were Jesus’ earthly parents?
Answer:
Mary and Joseph. (Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38)
3. What was Jesus’ earthly father’s profession?
Answer
He was a carpenter (Matthew 13:55)
4. What was Jesus’ first miracle?
Answer:
Turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. (John 2:1-11)
5. How many disciples (apostles) did Jesus choose to follow Him?
Answer:
12 (Matthew 10:1)
6. Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River?
Answer:
John the Baptist (Matthew 3:13)
Difficulty level: Medium
7. Name the three disciples who witnessed Jesus’ transfiguration.
Answer:
Peter, James, and John. (Matthew 17:1-9)
8. What did Jesus say is the greatest commandment?
Answer:
To love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and to love your neighbor as yourself. (Matthew 22:36-40)
9. Which disciple walked on water toward Jesus before beginning to sink?
Answer:
Peter (Matthew 14:29)
10. Who denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed?
Answer:
Peter. (Matthew 26:69-75)
11. What was the name of the man Jesus raised from the dead after he had been in the tomb for four days?
Answer:
Lazarus (John 11:43-44)
12. What was the name of the high priest who presided over the trial of Jesus?
Answer:
Caiaphas (Matthew 26:57)
13. On the Mount of Transfiguration, which two Old Testament figures appeared and talked with Jesus?
Answer:
Moses and Elijah (Matthew 17:3)
Difficulty level: Challenge
14. In the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew, how many generations are there from Abraham to David?
Answer:
14 generations. (Matthew 1:17)
15. What miracle did Jesus perform for Peter’s mother-in-law?
Answer:
He healed her of a fever. (Matthew 8:14-15)
16. What Old Testament prophecy did Jesus fulfill by riding into Jerusalem on a donkey?
Answer:
“Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey.” (Matthew 21:1-11; Zechariah 9:9)
17. After his resurrection, who was the first person Jesus appeared to?
Answer:
Mary Magdalene. (John 20:11-18)
18. How many days did Jesus remain on Earth after His resurrection before ascending to Heaven?
Answer:
40 days (Acts 1:3)
19. Which of the four Gospels is the only one to record the story of the Wise Men (Magi) visiting Jesus?
Answer:
The Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 2:1-12)
20. What were Jesus’ last words on the cross according to the Gospel of Luke?
Answer:
“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” (Luke 23:46)
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