Bible Quiz: The Mission of the Twelve & John the Baptist
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Why did Jesus and his apostles go to a deserted place?

  • To rest after preaching. (correct)
  • To gather more followers.
  • To hide from the authorities.
  • To celebrate a festival.

What did the disciples suggest to Jesus when they realized it was late?

  • To tell the crowd to leave. (correct)
  • To distribute the fish and loaves.
  • To give them all food.
  • To pray for them.

How many loaves and fish did the disciples find?

  • Seven loaves and one fish.
  • Five loaves and two fish. (correct)
  • Three loaves and five fish.
  • Four loaves and two fish.

What did the crowd do when Jesus disembarked from the boat?

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What instruction did Jesus give to the Twelve regarding their journey?

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How did the Twelve respond to towns that did not welcome them?

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What misconception did King Herod have about Jesus?

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What was Herodias's motivation for wanting John the Baptist killed?

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What request did Herodias's daughter make to King Herod during the banquet?

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Flashcards

Mission of the Twelve

Jesus sent the Twelve disciples out two by two to preach repentance, drive out demons, and heal the sick.

Instructions to the Twelve

Take nothing for the journey (no food, sack, money), wear sandals but no extra tunic, and stay in a house until leaving.

Herodias' plan

Herodias, the wife of Herod, plotted to kill John the Baptist by using Herod's promise-making folly and his daughter's request.

King Herod's Dilemma

Herod feared John and was conflicted between his righteousness (respecting a holy man) and his oaths/promises to his daughter.

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John the Baptist's Beheading

John the Baptist, accused of rebuking Herod's illicit marriage, was executed by Herod's order, fulfilling Herodias' vengeful plan.

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Feeding of the 5000

Jesus miraculously fed a large crowd of 5000 men with only five loaves and two fish.

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Jesus's actions

Jesus, moved by compassion for the crowd, instructed his disciples to provide food to the people.

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Disciples' Response

The disciples questioned the feasibility of feeding thousands with limited resources.

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Miraculous Multiplication

Jesus blessed and multiplied the small amount of food, providing sufficient nourishment for all.

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Leftovers

Remarkably, twelve baskets were filled with the leftover food.

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What did Jesus instruct the Twelve to do?

Jesus sent out the 12 disciples in pairs, giving them authority over unclean spirits. He told them to preach repentance, heal the sick, and take nothing for their journey except a walking stick.

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Why was John the Baptist imprisoned?

John the Baptist was imprisoned by King Herod because he criticized Herod's marriage to Herodias, who was the wife of Herod's brother Philip.

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How did Herodias get John killed?

Herodias persuaded her daughter to ask King Herod for John's head as a birthday gift. Herod, bound by his oaths and the pressure of his guests, granted her request.

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Why did Herod fear John?

Herod recognized John the Baptist as a righteous and holy man. He was conflicted, both admiring John's holiness and fearing his criticism.

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Study Notes

The Mission of the Twelve

  • Jesus sent the twelve disciples out two by two to teach and have authority over unclean spirits.
  • They were instructed to take nothing except a walking stick.
  • They should not wear extra clothing.
  • They should stay in a house until leaving and shake the dust off their feet in testimony against places that don't welcome them.
  • They preached repentance and healing.
  • They drove out demons.

Jesus and John the Baptist

  • Herod heard about Jesus's fame and that people thought John the Baptist was raised from the dead.
  • It was known John was beheaded by Herod.
  • Herod was married to his brother Philip's wife, Herodias.
  • John accused Herod of marrying his brother's wife which caused him to be imprisoned in jail.
  • When Herodias' daughter danced for Herod, he promised her anything she asked for, and she demanded John the Baptist's head.
  • John was beheaded.
  • His disciples took his body and buried it.

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

  • The apostles gathered and Jesus told followers to come away and rest.
  • A large crowd came to them because people saw Jesus and the apostles.
  • The disciples suggested to dismiss the crowd to go buy food.
  • Jesus asked them how many loaves they had.
  • The disciples replied they had 5 loaves and 2 fish.
  • Jesus instructed the disciples to have the people sit in rows.
  • Jesus blessed and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to give to the people.
  • Everyone ate their fill.
  • Twelve baskets were full of leftover food.
  • 5000 men ate.

Jesus Walks on Water

  • Jesus went out by boat to pray alone.
  • The wind was opposite of the travelers, so the boat became difficult to manage.
  • Jesus appeared walking on the water towards the boat when the disciples thought he was a ghost.
  • Jesus told them to not be afraid and got on the boat, and the wind stopped.
  • This made the disciples feel astounded, they didn't understand the incident of the loaves.

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Test your knowledge on the significant events involving Jesus's twelve disciples, John the Baptist, and the miraculous feeding of the five thousand. This quiz covers their teachings, interactions, and key moments in the New Testament. Dive deeper into these impactful biblical stories and their meanings.

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