Gospel of Luke Bible Bowl Questions

In Luke 11, Jesus says, "Everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks ________, and to him who knocks it will be opened." (11:10)

finds

What was the name of the angel who appeared to Zechariah to announce the birth of John the Baptist? (1:19)

Gabriel

In Luke 8, when Jesus calmed the storm, what did He say to the wind and the raging water? (8:24)

"Peace, be still."

What was the name of the tax collector who, after meeting Jesus, declared he would give half his goods to the poor? (19:8)

Zacchaeus

In chapter 6, Jesus said, "Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you, and revile you, and cast out your name as ________, for the Son of Man's sake." (6:22)

evil

In Luke 23, Jesus says from the cross, "Father, ________ them, for they do not know what they do." (23:34)

forgive

In Luke 2, who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when He was presented in the temple? (2:25-26)

Simeon

In Luke 8, how many demons had possessed the man from the country of the Gadarenes? (8:30)

A legion (many demons)

In Luke 22, how did Judas betray Jesus? (22:47-48)

With a kiss

In Luke 5, what did Jesus tell Simon Peter and the fishermen they would become? (5:10)

Fishers of men

In Luke 19, what did the crowds shout when Jesus entered Jerusalem? (19:38)

"Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"

In Luke 6, Jesus said, "Can the blind lead the ________? Will they not both fall into the ditch?" (6:39)

blind

In Luke 12, Jesus said, "For where your treasure is, there your ________ will be also." (12:34)

heart

In Luke 15, Jesus said, "There is more joy in heaven over one ________ who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance." (15:7)

sinner

In Luke 9, Jesus said, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his ________ daily, and follow Me." (9:23)

cross

In Luke 6, what did Jesus say about removing the speck from your brother's eye? (6:41-42)

First remove the plank from your own eye, then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.

In Luke 24, on the road to Emmaus, why didn't the two disciples recognize Jesus at first? (24:16)

Their eyes were restrained.

In Luke 8, what happened when the woman with the issue of blood touched Jesus' garment? (8:44)

She was immediately healed.

In Luke 14, Jesus said that whoever does not bear his own cross and follow Him cannot be His ________. (14:27)

disciple

In Luke 10, which two sisters did Jesus visit in Bethany? (10:38-39)

Mary and Martha

In Luke 12, Jesus said, "The very ________ of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows." (12:7)

hairs

In Luke 21, Jesus said, "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My ________ will by no means pass away." (21:33)

words

In Luke 1, the angel Gabriel told Mary, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found ________ with God." (1:30)

favor

In Luke 22, Jesus said to Peter, "Before the rooster crows, you will ________ Me three times." (22:61)

deny

In Luke 9, Jesus said, "Whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will ________ it." (9:24)

save

In Luke 6, Jesus said, "A good tree does not bear ________ fruit, nor does a bad tree bear ________ fruit." (6:43)

bad, good

In Luke 19, what was the name of the tax collector who climbed a tree to see Jesus? (19:2-4)

Zacchaeus

In Luke 22, what did Jesus institute at the Last Supper? (22:19-20)

The Eucharist (Holy Communion)

In Luke 5, how did the Pharisees react when Jesus forgave the sins of the paralyzed man? (5:21)

They accused Him of blasphemy, saying only God can forgive sins.

In Luke 23, what was written on the sign above Jesus on the cross? (23:38)

"This is the King of the Jews."

True or False: In Luke 22, Jesus prayed three times in the Garden of Gethsemane before His arrest. (22:41-44)

True

True or False: In Luke 15, the Prodigal Son was welcomed home with anger by his father. (15:20)

False

True or False: In Luke 7, Jesus healed the centurion's servant without visiting his house. (7:7-10)

True

True or False: In Luke 18, Jesus said it is easy for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. (18:25)

False

True or False: In Luke 4, Jesus read from the book of Isaiah in the synagogue at Nazareth. (4:17)

True

True or False: In Luke 6, Jesus said we should love our enemies and do good to those who hate us. (6:27)

True

True or False: In Luke 14, Jesus compared the kingdom of God to a great feast where everyone invited came without hesitation. (14:16-24)

False (Many made excuses and refused to come.)

True or False: In Luke 23, one of the criminals crucified alongside Jesus asked Him to remember him in His kingdom. (23:42)

True

True or False: In Luke 15, Jesus told the Parable of the Good Samaritan. (15:11-32)

False (Luke 15 contains the parables of the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, and Prodigal Son. The Good Samaritan is in Luke 10.)

True or False: In Luke 7, Jesus was amazed at the centurion's faith. (7:9)

True

True or False: In Luke 19, Jesus wept over the city of Jerusalem. (19:41)

True

True or False: In Luke 22, Peter denied Jesus twice before the rooster crowed. (22:61)

False (He denied Him three times.)

True or False: In Luke 3, John the Baptist said he was unworthy to loosen the strap of Jesus' sandal. (3:16)

True

True or False: In Luke 5, Jesus told Peter, "Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men." (5:10)

True

True or False: In Luke 17, Jesus healed ten lepers, and all of them returned to thank Him. (17:17)

False (Only one returned.)

True or False: In Luke 21, Jesus said that the poor widow's two mites were worth more than all the riches of the wealthy. (21:3-4)

True

True or False: In Luke 15, the father of the prodigal son refused to welcome him back. (15:20)

False (The father ran to embrace him.)

True or False: In Luke 23, Jesus promised the repentant thief on the cross that he would be with Him in Paradise. (23:43)

True

True or False: In Luke 9, Jesus rebuked James and John for wanting to call down fire from heaven on a Samaritan village. (9:54-55)

True

True or False: In Luke 11, Jesus taught the disciples the Lord's Prayer. (11:1-4)

True

True or False: In Luke 15, the older brother in the Parable of the Prodigal Son was happy that his brother returned. (15:28)

False (He was angry and refused to go in.)

True or False: In Luke 20, Jesus avoided answering whether people should pay taxes to Caesar. (20:22-25)

False (He said, "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.")

True or False: In Luke 23, the Roman centurion who witnessed Jesus' crucifixion declared, "Truly this Man was the Son of God!" (23:47)

True

True or False: In Luke 2, the shepherds followed a star to find baby Jesus. (2:8-12)

False (The wise men followed the star; the shepherds were told by an angel.)

True or False: In Luke 4, Jesus read from the prophet Isaiah in the synagogue. (4:16-17)

True

True or False: In Luke 13, Jesus compared the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed. (13:18-19)

True

True or False: In Luke 18, the rich young ruler gladly sold all his possessions to follow Jesus. (18:22-23)

False (He went away sorrowful.)

True or False: In Luke 23, Pilate found Jesus guilty and sentenced Him immediately. (23:4)

False (Pilate said, "I find no fault in this Man.")

True or False: In Luke 1, Zechariah was unable to speak until John was born because he doubted the angel's words. (1:20)

True

True or False: In Luke 5, Jesus healed a paralytic by placing His hands on him. (5:17-26)

False (The man was lowered through the roof, and Jesus forgave his sins before healing him.)

True or False: In Luke 14, Jesus told a parable about a great banquet where the invited guests refused to come. (14:16-24)

True

True or False: In Luke 20, the Sadducees believed in the resurrection of the dead. (20:27)

False

True or False: In Luke 24, the women found the stone rolled away from Jesus' tomb. (24:2)

True

True or False: In Luke 1, Zechariah was unable to speak until John was born because he doubted the angel's words. (1:20)

True

True or False: In Luke 5, Jesus healed a paralytic by placing His hands on him. (5:17-26)

False (The man was lowered through the roof, and Jesus forgave his sins before healing him.)

True or False: In Luke 14, Jesus told a parable about a great banquet where the invited guests refused to come. (14:16-24)

True

True or False: In Luke 20, the Sadducees believed in the resurrection of the dead. (20:27)

False

True or False: In Luke 24, the women found the stone rolled away from Jesus' tomb. (24:2)

True

True or False: In Luke 1, Elizabeth and Zechariah were from the tribe of Levi. (1:5)

True

True or False: In Luke 7, Jesus raised the widow's son from the dead in the city of Bethany. (7:11-15)

False (It was Nain.)

True or False: In Luke 11, Jesus taught that persistence in prayer is important. (11:5-10)

True

True or False: In Luke 21, Jesus said the widow who gave two mites had given more than the rich men. (21:1-4)

True

True or False: In Luke 23, Pilate wanted to release Jesus but was pressured by the crowd to crucify Him. (23:13-24)

True

In Luke 2, the angels proclaimed, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth ________, goodwill toward men." (2:14)

peace

In Luke 4, Jesus said, "No prophet is accepted in his own ________." (4:24)

country

In Luke 9, Jesus said, "The Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives but to ________ them." (9:56)

save

In Luke 17, Jesus said, "The Kingdom of God is ________ you." (17:21)

within

In Luke 22, Jesus said to Peter, "Before the ________ crows, you will deny Me three times." (22:61)

rooster

True or False: Luke was one of the twelve apostles.

False

True or False: The Gospel of Luke contains the most detailed account of Jesus' birth.

True

True or False: The Gospel of Luke was written primarily for a Jewish audience.

False (It was written for a Gentile audience.)

True or False: The Gospel of Luke emphasizes Jesus as the Son of Man, focusing on His compassion for sinners and outcasts.

True

True or False: Luke's Gospel includes the Parable of the Good Samaritan.

True

In Luke 5, Jesus tells Simon to let down his nets for a catch. How does Simon respond? (5:5)

He expresses doubt but obeys.

3 multiple choice options

In Luke 9, when Jesus sends out the twelve apostles, what does He tell them to take with them? (9:3)

Nothing

3 multiple choice options

In Luke 19, what did Zacchaeus do to see Jesus? (19:4)

Climbed a sycamore tree

3 multiple choice options

In Luke 7, what did the sinful woman use to wash Jesus' feet? (7:38)

Her tears

3 multiple choice options

In Luke 24, when the risen Jesus appeared to His disciples, what did He ask them for? (24:41-43)

Something to eat

3 multiple choice options

In Luke 10, when Jesus sent out the seventy, what did He say about the harvest? (10:2)

The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.

3 multiple choice options

In Luke 16, what was the name of the poor man who lay at the gate of the rich man? (16:20)

Lazarus

3 multiple choice options

In Luke 23, which Roman governor sentenced Jesus to be crucified? (23:24)

Pontius Pilate

3 multiple choice options

In Luke 2, the angel said to the shepherds, "For there is born to you this day in the city of ________ a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." (2:11)

David

In Luke 3, what did John the Baptist eat in the wilderness? (3:2)

Honey and locusts

3 multiple choice options

In Luke 11, the disciples asked Jesus to teach them what? (11:1)

How to pray

3 multiple choice options

In Luke 20, when Jesus was asked if it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, how did He respond? (20:25)

"Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

3 multiple choice options

In Luke 13, Jesus compared the kingdom of God to what small thing that grows large? (13:19)

A mustard seed

3 multiple choice options

In Luke 5, how did Jesus heal the paralyzed man who was lowered through the roof? (5:20-24)

He commanded him to rise and walk and told him, “Your sins are forgiven.”

3 multiple choice options

In Luke 1, what was the name of John the Baptist's father? (1:5)

Zechariah

3 multiple choice options

In Luke 2, where did Mary and Joseph find Jesus when they lost Him for three days? (2:46)

In the temple, sitting among the teachers

3 multiple choice options

In Luke 4, how did Jesus respond when the devil told Him to turn stones into bread? (4:4)

"Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God."

3 multiple choice options