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1. BIBLE QUEST 3 - NT
Portions from the Gospel of Matthew chs 21 to 28 and St Paul’s letter to Philippians
1. Jesus cursed the fig tree because it ______ (21:18) a) has no leaves b) it was dried c) it has no fruits
2. “The baptism of John, whence was it?” asked Jesus. What was the reply of chief priests? (21:23-27)
a) from John the Baptist b) from heaven c) we do not know
3. When the first son was told to go to work in the vineyard, he said _______ (21:29)
a) I will not b) yes c) tell my other brother
4. When the master sent his son to get the fruits from his tenants, he ______ (21:38)
a) stoned him b) killed him c) beat him
5. The chief priests could not arrest Jesus, because they feared ______ (21:46)
a) the disciples b) the Pharisees c) the multitudes
6. The king has prepared a marriage feast for his _____ (22:1) a] son b] daughter c] friend
7. When the king sent other servants to invite people, they made light of it and one went ot his farm, other to his
business. What did the others do to the servants? (22:4-6)
a] killed them b] beat them c] imprisoned them
8. When Jesus said to the Pharisees “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the
things that are God’s” – How did they feel?
a] they marveled and left and went away b] they were angry c] they complained to Caesar.
9. Who say there is no resurrection? (22:23) a) Pharisees b) Sadducees c) gentiles
10. “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” a ______ asked this question (22:36)
a) lawyer b) scribe c) Pharisee
11. Jesus said to the crowds to practice and observe whatever the scribes and Pharisees ______ (23:1-3)
a] tell them b] observe c] practice
12. The scribes and Pharisees like them being called _______ (23:8) a) hypocrites b) rabbi c) holy men
13. When scribes and Pharisees make a single proselyte, they make him ______ as much a child of hell as
themselves (23:13-15) a] many times b] twice c] seven times
14. Like the whitewashed tombs, outwardly you appear righteous, but within you are full of ______ and inequity
(23:27-28) a] dirt b] hypocrisy c] sins
15. Who was murdered by the scribes and Pharisees between the sanctuary and altar? (23:34-35)
a] Zachariah b] Abel c] Peter
16. When you hear of wars and rumours of wars; see that you are _______ (24:6)
a) not alarmed b) ready c) not perished
17. During the end times one who ________ will be saved (24:13)
a] afraid of God b] endures to the end c] prays
18. From the ______ learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and put forth its leaves, you know
that summer is near (24:32) a] fig tree b] mustard tree c] sycamore tree
19. The hour of the end of the world is known only to the __________ (24:36) a) angels b) Father c) Son
20. During Noah’s time, just before the flood people were _______ (24:38)
a) praying b) struggling c) enjoying
21. At what time there was a cry “Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.” (25:6)
a) early morning b) at sunset c) at midnight
22. The man while going on a journey entrusted his property to his servants according to his _____ (25:14-15)
a] ability b] trustworthiness c] strength
23. The servant who received one talent did not made use of it because ______ (25:24-27)
a) he was afraid of his master b) he was too old c) he was ignorant
24. Then the ________ will answer the son of man, “Lord, when did we see thee hungry and feed three, or thirsty
and give thee drink”? (25:37) a] angles b] righteous c] holy men and women
25. Then he will say to those at ________ “Depart from me, you cursed into eternal fire” (25:41)
a] his right hand b] the centre c] his left hand
26. The woman who came up with very expensive ointment poured it on Jesus’ ______; as he sat at table (26:6-7)
a] head b] feet c] hands
27. By pouring this ointment on my body, she has prepared for me for ______ (26:12)
a) dying b) burial c) crucifixion
28. When they sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of ______ (26:30) a) Calvary b) Zion c) Olives
29. “So could you not watch with me for one hour?” Jesus said to ______ (26:40)
a) Peter b) disciples c) Sons of Zebedee
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30. When Jesus was on trial ______ false witnesses came forward (26:59) a) two b) none c) many
31. Who was the governor to whom Jesus was bound and delivered to? (27:1)
a) Caiaphas b) Pilate c) Herod
32. Which Prophet had spoken about the potter’s field where thirty pieces of silver returned by Judas were buried?
(27:7-10) a] Ezekiel b] Isaiah c] Jeremiah
33. Who sent a word to Pilate – “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered much over him
today in a dream (27:19) a] his wife b] his son c] his servant
34. ______ means `Place of the skull` (27:33) a) Golgotha b) Calvary c) Zion
35. At what hour Jesus cried with a loud voice “My God, my God”? (27:46) a) 3rd b) 6th c) 9th
36. When it was evening, there came a ______ from Arimathea named Joseph, who was a disciple of Jesus
(27:57) a] poor man b] rich man c] holy man
37. Who made the sepulcher secure by sealing stone and setting a guard? (27:62-66)
a] chief priests and Pharisees b] Pilate’s servants c] disciples of Jesus.
38. Who rolled back the stone kept at the entrance of Jesus? (28:2)
a) guards b) angel of the Lord c) Mary Magdalene
39. The woman departed quietly from the tomb with fear and ______, and ran to tell his disciples (28:8)
a] trembling b] doubt c] great joy
40. After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to the eleven at ______ (28:16)
a) Jerusalem b) Galilee c) Mount Sinai
PORTION ON PHILIPPIANS
41. Most of the brethren have been made confident because of my _______ (1:14)
a) prayers b) preaching c) imprisonment
42. For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also _____ for
his sake (1:29) a] sacrifice b] suffer c] die
43. For me to live is Christ, and to die is __________ (1:21) a) gain b) loss c) liberation
44. According to Paul, in humility what we must do? (2:3)
a) pray sincerely b) obey elders c) count others better than us
45. How should we work out our own salvation, according to Paul? (2:12)
a) with fear and trembling b) with faith c) with hard work
46. Paul hopes to send his fellow worker ______ soon (2:19) a) Stephen b) Benjamin c) Timothy
47. In order to gain Christ, I count everything else as ______ (3:8) a) blessing b) refuse c) grace
48. For many, of whom I have often told you even _______ , live as enemies of the cross of Christ (3:18)
a] with tears b] with folded hands c] falling at your feet
49. Let all know your ______. The Lord is at hand (4:4-5) a] faith b] joy c] forbearance
50. In whatever state I am, I have learned to be _________ (4:11)
a) faithful b) good c) content
BIBLE QUEST PARTICIPANTS- FEW SUGGESTIONS
• You have one month for preparation. Start preparing today itself.
• Participating children encourage your parents, brothers/sisters to take part in the BQ. Participating parents
encourage your children to participate in the future BQs.
• The questions for BQ are set from the RSV version of the Bible. It will be easier for you if you prepare for the
BQ from the RSV Bible. (There may be slight difference in wordings etc. in various versions of the Bibles,
though there is no difference in the message they give). However, for your performance in the BQ it will not
make any difference whichever version you read.
• Here is good news for the most regular participants. Besides monthly prize for the toppers, the most regular
BQ participants will get prizes at the end of the year.
• Your results and details of next month BQ are being put up on the church notice board on the Sunday after
the BQ is being held. Also, there are many interesting news on the church notice board. Keep it reading
regularly.
• Finally, EVEN IF YOU DO NOT GET A PRIZE IN THE BQ, REMEMBER THAT REGULAR READING OF
THE BIBLE WILL REWARD YOU IN MANY OTHER WAYS.