Bible Quiz Study Guide: Varsity, Junior, and Bonus Rounds

Comprehensive practice flashcards covering Scripture references, quotes, dialogue speakers, and trivia questions from the Varsity, Junior, and Bonus quiz rounds of the Gospels of Luke and John.

According to Luke 9:23 (NIV), complete the verse: "Then he said to them all: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must _________.'"

"Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me."

Who said, "Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened there in these days?" and to whom was it said?

Cleopas said this to Jesus Christ (Luke 24:18 NIV).

Who said, "Get behind me, Satan! You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns," and to whom was it addressed in the notes?

Jesus Christ said this to Simon Peter (Reference Luke 4:8 NIV).

Who asked the question, "What is truth?" and to whom?

Pontius Pilate asked this to Jesus Christ (John 18:38 NIV).

Who stated, "No one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again," and to whom?

Jesus Christ said this to Nicodemus (John 3:3 NIV).

In John 8:22, who asked, "Will he kill himself? Is that why he says, ‘Where I go, you cannot come’?" and to whom were they speaking?

The Jews speaking among themselves about Jesus Christ.

In John 20:14–16, who asked, "Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?" and to whom?

Jesus Christ said this to Mary Magdalene.

Who said, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law" and to whom was this said?

Philip, speaking to Nathanael (John 1:45).

In Luke 5:18–21, who asked, "Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy?" and what triggered their reaction?

The teachers of the law said this when Jesus forgave the paralyzed man’s sins.

Who declared, "You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people," and what was his role?

Caiaphas; he was the high priest that year (John 11:49–50).

Who said, "No one ever spoke the way this man does," and to whom were they reporting?

The temple guards said this to the chief priests and Pharisees (John 7:46).

According to Luke 22:23, who "began to question among themselves which of them it might be who would do this," and what action were they referring to?

The disciples, asking about the betrayer of Jesus.

Who asked, "Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor?" and what was his hidden motive?

Judas Iscariot; he was a thief and kept the money bag (John 12:4–6).

In John 9:24–25, who said, "We know this man is a sinner," and who challenged their conclusion?

The Pharisees said it; the man born blind challenged them.

Who said, "Sir, by now there is a bad odor," and in what situation?

Martha said this when Jesus asked for Lazarus’ tomb to be opened (John 11:39).

Who said, "We have no king but Caesar," and what were they trying to accomplish?

The chief priests, pressuring Pilate to crucify Jesus (John 19:15).

Who warned Jesus, "Leave this place… Herod wants to kill you"?

Some Pharisees (Luke 13:31).

Who asked Jesus, "Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?"

Peter and John (Luke 22:8–9).

Who said, "This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him," and in what parable?

The tenants in the parable of the wicked tenants (Mark 12:7).

Who came and fell at Jesus' feet pleading, "My little daughter is dying," and what was his position?

Jairus, a synagogue leader (Luke 8:41–42).

Who asked, "You are not one of his disciples too, are you?" and to whom?

A servant girl, questioning Peter (John 18:17).

In Luke 24:17, who asked, "What are you discussing together as you walk along?" and what was the emotional state of the listeners?

Jesus asked the two disciples, who were downcast.

In Luke 1:38, what was Mary’s response to the angel when told she would bear a son?

"I am the Lord’s servant. May your word to me be fulfilled."

What did Jesus say to the paralyzed man in Luke 5:20?

"Friend, your sins are forgiven."

What did Jesus say about being faithful with little in Luke 16:10?

"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much."

According to Luke 11:34, what did Jesus state that the eye is?

"Your eye is the lamp of your body."

What is the scripture reference for the verse: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."?

Luke 23:34

What is the book, chapter, and verse for: "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, 'Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!'"?

John 1:29

What is the scripture reference for the verse: "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth."?

John 4:24

Identify the book, chapter, and verse: "'My food,' said Jesus, 'is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.'"

John 4:34

Identify the book, chapter, and verse: "Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life."

John 5:24

Identify the scripture reference: "Then Jesus declared, 'I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.'"

John 6:35

Identify the book, chapter, and verse: "On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, 'Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.'"

John 7:37

Identify the scripture reference: "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

John 8:32

Identify the book, chapter, and verse: "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."

John 10:11

Identify the scripture reference: "Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham."

Luke 3:8

Identify the scripture reference: "From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked."

Luke 12:48

Quote Luke 18:1 verbatim as given in the quiz.

"Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up"

Quote John 5:39 verbatim as presented in the quiz.

"You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me,"

Quote Luke 14:11 verbatim as given in the notes.

"For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."

According to Luke 2:1, who issued a decree that a census should be held at the time of Jesus' birth?

Caesar Augustus

Fill in the blank according to Luke 2:25 (NIV): "Now there was a man in Jerusalem called ___________ who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him."

Simeon

Complete the verse from Luke 4:4: "Jesus answered, 'It is written: Man _________.'"

"Jesus answered, 'It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone.'"

Who said to Jesus, "You have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where can you get this living water?" (John 4:11 NIV)?

The Samaritan Woman

In Luke 8:38, what did the healed demon-possessed man beg Jesus for?

He begged to go with Him.

What did Jesus say about new wine in Luke 5:38?

"New wine must be poured into new wineskins."

What doubt did Zechariah express when Gabriel told him his prayer was heard (Luke 1:18)?

How he could be sure, since he and his wife were old.

In Luke 2:26, what revelation had Simeon received before seeing Jesus?

He would not die before seeing the Lord's Messiah.

In Luke 8:31, what did the demons beg Jesus not to do?

Send them into the Abyss.

In Luke 10:17, what unexpected fact did the seventy-two report with joy upon returning?

Even the demons submitted to them in Jesus' name.

According to Luke 10:29, why did the lawyer ask Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"

To justify himself after quoting the commandments.

What was Martha's specific complaint to Jesus regarding Mary in Luke 10:40?

Mary left her to do all the work alone, and she asked Jesus to intervene.

What distinguished the one leper who returned to give thanks to Jesus in Luke 17:16?

He was a Samaritan.

What confession of faith did Martha make before Lazarus was raised (John 11:27)?

Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of God who was to come into the world.

In John 9:22, why did the parents of the blind man refuse to explain how their son was healed?

They feared being put out of the synagogue for acknowledging Jesus as Messiah.

What condition did Thomas demand before believing that Jesus was resurrected (John 20:25)?

Touching the nail marks and placing his hand into Jesus' side.

Quote Luke 4:18 verbatim as given in the quiz.

"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free,"

Quote Luke 10:27 verbatim as given in the quiz.

"He answered, 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'[a]; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"

Quote Luke 15:7 verbatim as given in the quiz.

"I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent."

Quote John 1:14 verbatim as given in the quiz.

"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."

Quote John 11:25 verbatim as given in the quiz.

"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;'"

Quote John 15:5 verbatim as given in the quiz.

"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."

Quote Luke 11:9 verbatim as given in the quiz.

"So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."

Quote Luke 6:31 verbatim as given in the quiz.

"Do to others as you would have them do to you."

Quote Luke 1:37 verbatim as given in the quiz.

"For no word from God will ever fail."

Identify the scripture reference: "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"

John 8:12

Identify the scripture reference: "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."

John 13:35

From the Bonus Round, identify the scripture reference: "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day."

John 6:44

From the Bonus Round, identify the scripture reference: "Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds."

John 12:24

Quote John 15:18 verbatim as given in the Bonus Round.

"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first."

Quote John 10:10 verbatim as presented in the Bonus Round.

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come"

Quote John 14:6 verbatim as presented in the Bonus Round.

"Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'"