Monthly Bible Quiz Competitions
Quiz Number - 18
Bible Section : Acts of the Apostles 12, 13, 14
Closing Date : 2015-06-30

(Some questions have more than one correct answer, all correct answers must be selected)


1. How did King Herod persecute the people who belonged to the church?

He had killed James, the brother of John with sword.
He arrested Peter and put him in prison.
He killed Peter with sword
He laid violent hands upon some who belonged to the church
He arrested all the Jews and put him in prison

2. What did Angel say to Peter in prison?

It is true
Fasten your belt and put on your sandals
Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.
You are out of your mind
Get up quickly

3. Mark – Who is he?

He assisted Paul during his missionary journey
He is one of the gospel writers
His other name is John
Many first Christians used to gather in Mark’s house to pray together
Peter used to come to his house for prayer

4. Fill in the blanks:
“Set apart for me ------------- and ------------- for the work to which I have called them”

John, Saul
Barnabas, Mark
Barnabas, Saul
Peter, Paul
Paul, Saul

5. Where did Paul go for his first missionary journey?

Cyprus
Pamphylia
Antioch
Corinth
Iconium

6. Give short notes on Elymas

He is a magician
He opposed Saul and Barnabas
Paul cursed him to become blind
Paul cursed him to death
His name itself means magician

7. Classify the words of Paul

We are mortals just like you
The word of God should be spoken first to you
As to his raising him from the dead, no more to return to corruption
Through Jesus Christ forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you
If you have any word of exhortation for the people, give it


8. ”You are my Son; today I have begotten you” Where do you find this verse?

Isaiah 55:3
Acts of the Apostles 13:33
Psalm 16:10
Psalm 2:7
Mark 15:13

9. How was Paul and Barnabas persecuted during his first missionary journey?

Jews came from Antioch and Iconium stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city
Jew incited the devout women of high standing and the leading men of the city and stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their region.
When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy; and blaspheming, they contradicted what was spoken by Paul.
The unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.
Both Gentiles and Jews attempted to mistreat them and to stone them

10. How were Paul and Barnabas called in Lystra in Lycaonian language?

David’s Son
Zeus
Hermes
Derbe
Perga

11. How did Paul and Barnabas oppose those who brought oxen and garlands to the gates to offer?

Friends, why are you doing this? We are mortals just like you
You should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.
He has not left himself without a witness in doing good
He gives you rains from heaven
He fills you with food and your hearts with joy.

12. ”It is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom of God.”
Who said that?

Peter
John
Paul
Barnabas
Mark

13. Where had Paul and Barnabas been commended to the grace of God for the work?

Pamphylia
Attalia
Pisidia
Iconium
Antioch

14. What was the wonder done by Paul in Lystra?

He healed the deaf and made him to hear
He healed the crippled and made him to walk
He healed dumb and made him to speak
He drived away Satan
He raised the dead

15. What was the reaction of King Herod after the escape of Peter from Prison by an Angel?

He searched Peter and found him again
He bound the soldiers with chains
He kept everybody in prison
Herod had searched for Peter
He examined the guards and ordered them to be put to death.