Death of Jesus Christ

Death of Jesus Christ Quiz Answers

1.     When Jesus died, for how long was there darkness over the land?

a.     Three minutes

b.     Three hours Matthew 27:45 Mark 15:33 Luke 23:44

c.      Three days

d.     Three weeks

2.     What did Jesus mean when he said, “It is finished!”?

a.     Jesus’ betrayer was finally identified as Judas of Iscariot.

b.     Jesus knew it was time to die.  So, he died on the cross.

c.      God told Jesus why he forsook him.

d.     Jesus fulfilled the purpose for which He came. John 19:30

3.     What natural disaster happened following Jesus’ death?

a.     Landslide

b.     Earthquake Matthew 27:54

c.      Hurricane

d.     Wildfire

4.     What was torn in the temple?

a.     The veil was surrounding the temple.

b.     The second veil was torn between the holy place and the most holy place. Matthew 27:51 Mark 15:38 Luke 23:45

c.      The veil in front of the holy place

d.     The curtain was torn, covering the ark of the convenient.

5.     Why did the Jews ask Pilate to have Jesus and the two robber’s legs broken?

a.     Because the crucifixion was taking too long and breaking their legs would automatically kill them.

b.     Because breaking the legs of those crucified would speed up the process of death. John 19:31

c.      Because their legs were not tied down, and they were kicking the Roman soldiers.

d.     Because they were pushing their legs up on the cross, trying to get free.

6.     With what was Jesus’ side pierced?

a.     Spear John 19:34

b.     Knife

c.      Arrow

d.     Blade

7.     Why did the Jews want to bury Jesus on “Preparation Day” before the Sabbath?

a.     Nicodemus was in town for only one day to prepare Jesus’ body with strips of linen and spices.

b.     The Jews had to embalm Jesus’ body and remove the organs prior to burial.

c.      Because the Sabbath was a non-working day, the Jews had to prepare Jesus’ body on Preparation Day for burial with linen, spices, and myrrh. John 19:31

d.     The tomb was open for only one day to bury Jesus.

8.     Who requested Jesus’ body for burial?

a.     Nicodemus

b.     Pilate

c.      Joseph of Arimathea Matthew 27:57-58 Mark 15:43 Luke 23:50-52 John 19:38

d.     Mary Magdalene

9.     Who owned the tomb where Jesus was buried?

a.     Simon the Cyrenian

b.     Mary Magdalene

c.      Joseph of Arimathea Matthew 27:59-60

d.     John the Baptist

10.  Why did the chief priests and Pharisees ask Pilate to place guards in front of the tomb of Jesus?

a.     They were afraid the disciples would take Jesus’ body and pretend He rose from the dead. Matthew 27:62-66

b.     They were afraid Jesus would not stay dead, and the guards could kill Him if He tried to get out of the tomb.

c.      They just saw saints came out of their graves after the earthquake, and they were afraid Jesus would raise his army of zombies.

d.     They were afraid one of the disciples would try to resurrect Jesus from the dead.