Life of Jesus Christ

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According to Luke, about how old was Jesus when he began his public ministry?

Twenty years of age
Fifty years of age
Forty years of age
Thirty years of age (correct)

Based on clues in the Gospels and historical sources, how long did Jesus' ministry likely last?

Ten years
A little more than two years and a little less than three (correct)
Exactly five years
Less than one year

In what year was Jesus likely crucified, according to the text?

A.D. 33
A.D. 30 (correct)
A.D. 28
A.D. 25

On what day of the week was Jesus crucified?

Friday (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which Gospel writer marveled at the remarkable words and deeds of Jesus, suggesting that not even the world could contain all the books that could be written about them?

John (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Mary instruct the servants to do at the wedding?

Do whatever Jesus tells them. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the steward's reaction to the wine provided at the wedding?

He congratulated the bridegroom on saving the best wine for last. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jesus go to Jerusalem for Passover?

To teach and preach to large crowds. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus tell the servants to fill with water?

Six stone jars used for purification rites. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the approximate population of Jerusalem during ordinary times?

One hundred thousand. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who was Nicodemus?

A prominent Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus proclaim upon returning to Galilee?

The coming of God's kingdom. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Nicodemus come to see Jesus at night?

He was afraid of being seen by other members of the establishment. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What two actions did Jesus urge his listeners to take?

Repent and believe (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus tell Nicodemus he needed to do to see the kingdom of God?

Be born anew. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where was Jesus from?

Galilee (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who was Saint Mark a companion of in Rome?

Saint Peter (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did Jesus's teaching style differ from that of the scribes?

Jesus spoke with his own authority, while the scribes cited the authority of the elders. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pairs of brothers were called to be disciples while fishing?

Simon and Andrew (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the occupation of Simon and Andrew before they became disciples?

Fishermen (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who was mending nets with his brother John when Jesus called them?

James the son of Zebedee (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jesus, his disciples, and Mary attend a wedding?

Cana (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main cause of concern at the wedding in Cana?

The wine was almost all gone. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus say is required to enter the kingdom of God?

Being born of water and the Spirit (D) Signup and view all the answers

To what did Jesus liken the mysterious Spirit?

The wind (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage from John's Gospel, why did God send His Son into the world?

To save the world (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage say about those who do evil?

They hate the light (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jesus go when Passover ended?

Into the Judean countryside (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jesus preach while his disciples baptized?

The place where he received John's baptism (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did John say about Jesus's ministry?

"He must increase, but I must decrease." (B) Signup and view all the answers

Whom did John condemn for scandalous behavior?

Herod Antipas and Herodias (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who encouraged the arrest of John?

Herodias (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jesus decide to return to Galilee?

To avoid rising hostility in Judea (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why was there animosity between Jews and Samaritans?

Samaritans were considered apostates who had intermarried with pagans and mixed religious practices. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where was Jesus when he spoke to the Samaritan woman?

Near Mount Gerizim, outside the Samaritan town of Sychar. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to tradition, who gave the field with the well to Joseph?

Jacob (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus ask the Samaritan woman?

For a drink of water. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus offer the Samaritan woman in return?

Living water. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus say would happen to someone who drinks the water he gives?

They will never thirst. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus tell the woman to do before continuing their conversation?

Go call her husband. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Jesus, where should people worship God?

In spirit and truth. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did the woman at the well say would reveal all things when he comes?

The Messiah (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did the woman do after speaking with Jesus at the well?

She went back to tell the townspeople. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Jesus, what is his food?

To do the will of him who sent me (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jesus stay for two days, preaching and teaching?

Sychar (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is identified as one of the first to share the news about Jesus?

A nameless Samaritan woman (B) Signup and view all the answers

After staying in Sychar, where did Jesus and his disciples travel to?

Galilee (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus frequently say his mission was first to?

His fellow Jews, God's Chosen People (A) Signup and view all the answers

Jesus' age at ministry start?

Around thirty years old.

How long was Jesus' ministry?

A little over two, but under three years.