Student Quiz

John the Baptist Quiz

 1.     Why did John the Baptist say Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand?

a.     Jesus is coming soon so you better say sorry for all your wrongdoings.

b.     You need to repent so you can get into heaven.

c.      Ask God for forgiveness of their sins and change their way of life.

d.     Jesus will only let those into heaven who repent.

2.     What was John the Baptist’s diet for food?

a.     Camel and sheep

b.     Locust and wild honey

c.      Sheep and goatskin

d.     Milk and honey

3.     Why did John the Baptist refer to the Pharisees and Sadducees as “Brood of vipers”?

a.     They wore clothing made of snakeskin

b.     He was pointing out they were deceitful and wicked people

c.      They strike with deadly force like a venomous snake

d.     They all belong to the same tribe, the Vipers

4.     What happens to the tree that does not bear good fruit?

a.     The tree is trimmed so new branches will grow and bear fruit

b.     The tree is cut down to be used as furniture

c.      It is cut down and thrown into the fire

d.     Extra water and fertilizer will help the tree grow

5.     Where was John the Baptist when the word of God came to him?

a.     In the temple

b.     In the wilderness

c.      On a boat

d.     At his mother’s home

6.     What did John the Baptist baptize Jesus with?

a.     Water from the river Jordon

b.     The Holy Spirit

c.      Holy water from the local church

d.     The dove that descended upon him

7.     Who is John referring to when Jesus will gather up His wheat into the barn?  Who represents the wheat?

a.     The Jewish people

b.     The wicked people

c.      The righteous or people of God

d.     Everyone who follows Him

8.     In which wilderness region did John the Baptist preach?

a.     Judea

b.     Shur

c.      Negev

d.     Zin

9.     What was the garment that John the Baptist wore made from?

a.     Sheep’s hair

b.     Camel’s hair

c.      Cow hair

d.     Goat hair

10. In what river did john the Baptist Baptize?

a.     Jordon

b.     Gihon

c.      Nile

d.     Euphrates

11. Which important man is John the Baptist recorded as baptizing?

a.     Phillip

b.     Peter

c.      Paul

d.     Jesus

12. Who was the voice from heaven saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased?”

a.     Jesus

b.     Moses

c.      Angels

d.     God

13. Extra Credit:  Who was the father of John the Baptist?

a.     Zebedee

b.     Joseph

c.      Zacharias

d. John