I85PREP
⌘ K
SPM Bible Knowledge study materials
SPM Bible Knowledge study resources

SPM Bible Knowledge practice questions

One question at a time. Build your SPM Bible Knowledge understanding.

First 50 of 200 questions. Each one lists the choices, the correct answer, and an explanation. The checker at the top of this page saves progress in this browser when it is available.

Continue in the practice tool above to load more questions, 50 at a time.

Question 1The Gospel of Luke

In Luke's infancy narrative, which angel announces to Zechariah in the temple that his prayer has been heard and that Elizabeth will bear a son?

  1. Gabriel Correct answer.
  2. Uriel
  3. Michael
  4. Raphael

Explanation

Luke 1:11-19 names Gabriel as the angel who appears to Zechariah beside the altar of incense and identifies himself with the words 'I am Gabriel, who stand in the presence of God.' Michael appears in Daniel and Jude, Raphael in Tobit, and Uriel in 2 Esdras, none of them in Luke's temple scene.

Question 2The Gospel of Luke

According to Luke 2, where did Mary place the newborn Jesus?

  1. In a cradle carved by Joseph
  2. On a bed of straw in Elizabeth's house
  3. In a manger, because there was no place in the guest room Correct answer.
  4. In the arms of Anna the prophetess

Explanation

Luke 2:7 states that Mary wrapped her firstborn son in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger because there was no place for them in the inn or guest room. The manger becomes the sign given to the shepherds in the following verses.

Question 3The Gospel of Luke

Which prophet is described in Luke 2 as coming forward in the temple when Jesus is presented, taking the child in his arms and blessing God?

  1. Joseph of Arimathea
  2. Simeon Correct answer.
  3. John the Baptist
  4. Zechariah

Explanation

Luke 2:25-32 presents Simeon as a righteous and devout man in Jerusalem who takes the infant Jesus in his arms and speaks the canticle now called the Nunc Dimittis. Zechariah is the father of John, and Joseph of Arimathea appears only in the passion and burial accounts.

Question 4The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 3, how does John the Baptist answer the crowds who ask what they should do?

  1. Whoever has two tunics should share with the one who has none, and the one with food should do likewise Correct answer.
  2. They should bring a lamb to the temple for sacrifice
  3. They should fast twice a week and give tithes of all they acquire
  4. They should withdraw to the desert and await the Messiah there

Explanation

Luke 3:10-11 records John's ethical instruction that the one with two tunics share with the person who has none, and that the one with food do the same. His answers to tax collectors and soldiers follow in the next verses.

Question 5The Gospel of Luke

Which four men does Luke 5 name as the first disciples Jesus calls beside the lake of Gennesaret?

  1. Peter, Thomas, Philip and Nathanael
  2. Levi, Cleopas, Barsabbas and Matthias
  3. Matthew, Judas, Thaddaeus and Simon the Zealot
  4. Simon, James, John and Andrew Correct answer.

Explanation

Luke 5:1-11 places the call of Simon Peter after the miraculous catch, with James and John, the sons of Zebedee, as his partners; Andrew is named in the parallel tradition and among Simon's household. The other lists mix apostles from later lists with figures who belong elsewhere.

Question 6The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 6, what does Jesus say a disciple must do before removing the speck from a brother's eye?

  1. First fast for forty days
  2. First take the log out of his own eye Correct answer.
  3. First give away his possessions
  4. First ask the elders to judge the matter

Explanation

Luke 6:41-42 uses the image of the log and the speck to teach that a person must first remove the log from his own eye before he can see clearly to remove the speck from another's eye. The saying condemns hypocritical correction rather than all correction.

Question 7The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 7, the centurion sends friends to Jesus saying he is unworthy to have Jesus enter his house. What reason does he give for not coming himself?

  1. He says he is a man under authority and tells soldiers to come and go, so Jesus need only speak the word Correct answer.
  2. He must remain on duty at the synagogue he built
  3. He fears the crowd will stone him
  4. He is ritually unclean because of his contact with Gentiles

Explanation

Luke 7:6-8 has the centurion reason from his own experience of delegated authority: as one who says 'Go' and is obeyed, he recognises that Jesus can heal by a word without entering the house. Jesus commends this faith as greater than any he has found in Israel.

Question 8The Gospel of Luke

In the parable of the sower in Luke 8, what does the seed represent?

  1. The faith of the disciples
  2. The word of God Correct answer.
  3. The judgment to come
  4. The kingdom of heaven

Explanation

Luke 8:11 states plainly that the seed is the word of God, and the four soils describe different responses to hearing it. The kingdom is the content Jesus proclaims elsewhere, but in this parable's own interpretation the seed is identified as the word.

Question 9The Gospel of Luke

Which two Old Testament figures appear with Jesus at his transfiguration in Luke 9, and what are they discussing?

  1. Enoch and Elijah, speaking of the end of the age
  2. Abraham and David, speaking of the covenant with Israel
  3. Moses and Aaron, speaking of the Passover
  4. Moses and Elijah, speaking of his departure which he was to accomplish in Jerusalem Correct answer.

Explanation

Luke 9:30-31 names Moses and Elijah and says they spoke of the exodus or departure Jesus was about to accomplish at Jerusalem, a detail unique to Luke. The cloud and the voice then identify Jesus as the chosen Son.

Question 10The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 10, a lawyer asks Jesus who his neighbour is. Which figure in Jesus's parable stops to help the wounded man?

  1. A Galilean fisherman
  2. A Levite
  3. A Samaritan Correct answer.
  4. A priest

Explanation

Luke 10:30-35 has a priest and a Levite pass by on the other side, while a Samaritan is moved with compassion, binds the wounds and pays the innkeeper. Jesus then tells the lawyer to go and do likewise.

Question 11The Gospel of Luke

When Jesus visits the home of Martha in Luke 10, what does he say Mary has chosen?

  1. The better seat at the table
  2. The task of preparing the meal
  3. The good portion, which will not be taken away from her Correct answer.
  4. The right to question the teacher

Explanation

Luke 10:41-42 has Jesus gently correct Martha's anxiety and say that Mary has chosen the good portion, sitting at his feet to hear his word. The phrase affirms attentive listening rather than condemning hospitality itself.

Question 12The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 11, what does Jesus teach his disciples when one of them asks him to teach them to pray?

  1. He instructs them to pray only in the temple
  2. He gives them a list of psalms to recite
  3. He gives a short form addressing God as Father and asking for daily bread and forgiveness Correct answer.
  4. He tells them to pray silently for an hour each morning

Explanation

Luke 11:1-4 records the request and Jesus's response with a brief prayer that begins 'Father, hallowed be your name' and asks for daily bread and forgiveness. Luke's version is shorter than Matthew's and includes the petition about forgiveness tied to forgiving others.

Question 13The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 12, Jesus tells a parable about a rich man whose land produced abundantly. What does God say to him that night?

  1. Your barns are too small; build larger ones
  2. You fool! This very night your life is being demanded of you Correct answer.
  3. Your wealth will be given to your children
  4. You have kept the law and will be rewarded

Explanation

Luke 12:16-21 describes the rich man planning bigger barns, only to hear that his life is required of him that night, leaving the question of who will get what he stored. Jesus applies it to those who store up treasure for themselves but are not rich toward God.

Question 14The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 13, Jesus tells a parable about a fig tree that has borne no fruit. What does the gardener ask the owner to allow?

  1. One more year, during which he will dig around it and put manure on it Correct answer.
  2. That the tree be transplanted to the vineyard
  3. That the tree be cut down immediately
  4. That the owner sell the tree

Explanation

Luke 13:6-9 has the gardener plead for one more year of digging and fertilising before the tree is cut down. The parable illustrates patience and the call to repentance that runs through this chapter.

Question 15The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 14, what excuse does the first invited guest give in the parable of the great dinner?

  1. He has bought five yoke of oxen
  2. He has a journey to make to another town
  3. He has married a wife
  4. He has bought a field and must go out to see it Correct answer.

Explanation

Luke 14:18 lists three excuses in order: a field just bought that must be inspected, five yoke of oxen to try out, and a recent marriage. The first guest's excuse concerns the field.

Question 16The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 15, what does the father do when he sees the returning prodigal son still far off?

  1. He runs, embraces him and kisses him Correct answer.
  2. He sends servants to ask the son's business
  3. He waits inside until the son reaches the door
  4. He instructs the son to work as a hired hand first

Explanation

Luke 15:20 says that while the son was still far off the father saw him, was filled with compassion, ran, embraced him and kissed him. The father's initiative precedes the son's confession, which is the point of the parable's portrayal of divine mercy.

Question 17The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 16, what happens to the rich man and Lazarus after death?

  1. Lazarus is carried to Abraham's side, while the rich man is in torment and sees Abraham far off Correct answer.
  2. Both are buried in the same tomb and await the resurrection together
  3. Both are taken to a place of rest after a period of testing
  4. Lazarus is forgotten and the rich man is honoured for his generosity

Explanation

Luke 16:22-23 describes Lazarus carried by angels to Abraham's side and the rich man in Hades, in torment, able to see Abraham and Lazarus far away. The dialogue that follows stresses the great chasm fixed between them.

Question 18The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 17, ten lepers are healed. What distinguishes the one who returns?

  1. He is a priest who goes to show himself in the temple
  2. He is a Samaritan who turns back, praising God and thanking Jesus Correct answer.
  3. He is a child who brings his family to see Jesus
  4. He is a soldier who offers Jesus money

Explanation

Luke 17:15-16 says that one of the ten, seeing he was healed, turned back praising God in a loud voice and fell at Jesus's feet; the text identifies him as a Samaritan. Jesus notes that the foreigner alone returned to give thanks.

Question 19The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 18, what does the tax collector do in the temple that Jesus commends, in contrast to the Pharisee?

  1. He stands far off, beats his breast and prays for mercy as a sinner Correct answer.
  2. He fasts twice a week and gives a tenth of all he gets
  3. He offers a sacrifice of two turtledoves
  4. He thanks God that he is not like other people

Explanation

Luke 18:13 has the tax collector standing at a distance, unwilling even to lift his eyes, beating his breast and asking God to be merciful to him, a sinner. Jesus says this man went home justified rather than the Pharisee.

Question 20The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 19, Zacchaeus climbs a sycamore tree to see Jesus. What does Jesus say to him when he reaches the spot?

  1. Zacchaeus, come down and follow me to Jerusalem
  2. Zacchaeus, give half your goods to the poor before I enter
  3. Zacchaeus, why have you climbed this tree?
  4. Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today Correct answer.

Explanation

Luke 19:5 records Jesus looking up and telling Zacchaeus to hurry down because he must stay at his house that day. Zacchaeus's promise to give half his goods to the poor comes later in verse 8 as his own response, not as a condition Jesus sets.

Question 21The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 20, Jesus tells a parable about a vineyard. What happens to the son the owner finally sends?

  1. The tenants kill him, throwing him out of the vineyard Correct answer.
  2. The tenants welcome him and pay the rent
  3. The tenants ignore him and he returns unharmed
  4. The tenants send him back to the owner with a message

Explanation

Luke 20:13-15 has the owner send his beloved son, expecting respect, but the tenants throw him out of the vineyard and kill him. Jesus then asks what the owner will do and points to the stone the builders rejected.

Question 22The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 22, what does Jesus say as he gives the cup at the Last Supper?

  1. This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood Correct answer.
  2. This cup belongs to the one who will betray me
  3. This cup will not be shared until the kingdom comes in power
  4. This cup is a sign of the Passover you have already kept

Explanation

Luke 22:20 identifies the cup as the new covenant in Jesus's blood poured out for his disciples. The saying links the meal to the covenant and to his coming death, and the prediction of betrayal follows separately.

Question 23The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 23, which figure asks Pilate for the body of Jesus after the crucifixion?

  1. Joseph of Arimathea Correct answer.
  2. The centurion at the cross
  3. Nicodemus
  4. Simon of Cyrene

Explanation

Luke 23:50-53 names Joseph of Arimathea, a member of the council who had not agreed to their plan, as the one who asks Pilate for the body and lays it in a rock-hewn tomb. Simon of Cyrene carried the cross, and the centurion only praised God.

Question 24The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 24, on the road to Emmaus, what does the risen Jesus do when he is at table with the two disciples?

  1. He shows them his hands and feet before they recognise him
  2. He takes the bread, blesses and breaks it, and gives it to them, and their eyes are opened Correct answer.
  3. He rebukes them for their unbelief and vanishes immediately
  4. He sends them back to Jerusalem before eating

Explanation

Luke 24:30-31 says that when he was at table with them, Jesus took the bread, blessed and broke it and gave it to them; then their eyes were opened and they recognised him. The action echoes the feeding narratives and the Last Supper.

Question 25The Gospel of Luke

At the end of Luke's Gospel, where does Jesus tell the disciples that repentance and forgiveness of sins must be proclaimed?

  1. In Galilee alone, until the end of the age
  2. Wherever the temple stands
  3. Only to the house of Israel
  4. To all nations, beginning from Jerusalem Correct answer.

Explanation

Luke 24:47 states that repentance and forgiveness of sins are to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. The disciples are then told to stay in the city until clothed with power from on high.

Question 26The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 1, the angel Gabriel tells Mary that her relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age. How many months pregnant is Elizabeth at that point?

  1. Three
  2. Nine
  3. Six Correct answer.
  4. Twelve

Explanation

Gabriel says to Mary that Elizabeth, called barren, is in her sixth month, for nothing is impossible with God. This detail links the two miraculous conceptions and prompts Mary's visit to the hill country.

Question 27The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 2, when Joseph and Mary present the child Jesus in the temple, which devout man takes him in his arms and blesses God?

  1. Nicodemus
  2. Anna
  3. Zechariah
  4. Simeon Correct answer.

Explanation

Simeon, described as righteous and devout and waiting for the consolation of Israel, takes the child in his arms and speaks the words now known as the Nunc Dimittis. Anna the prophetess is also present but does not take the child in her arms in Luke's account.

Question 28The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 3, John the Baptist quotes Isaiah to describe his mission. What image does he use for the one who is coming after him?

  1. A shepherd who lays down his life
  2. One mightier whose sandals John is not worthy to untie Correct answer.
  3. A king who rides on a white horse
  4. A bridegroom who comes for his bride

Explanation

John says he baptizes with water, but one mightier than he is coming, the strap of whose sandals he is not worthy to untie; that one will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. The image stresses the greater authority of the coming Messiah.

Question 29The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 4, Jesus reads from Isaiah in the synagogue at Nazareth and then says that the Scripture has been fulfilled. What does the congregation do in response?

  1. They anoint him with oil and honour him
  2. They ask him to teach them again on the Sabbath
  3. They rise up and try to throw him off the cliff Correct answer.
  4. They bring their sick to be healed

Explanation

At first the people speak well of him, but when he reminds them that prophets are not honoured in their own country, they are filled with rage and lead him to the brow of the hill to throw him down. He passes through their midst and goes on his way.

Question 30The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 5, Jesus calls Levi the tax collector. What does Levi do immediately after Jesus says to him, 'Follow me'?

  1. He asks to bury his father first
  2. He leaves everything, rises, and follows Jesus Correct answer.
  3. He goes to the synagogue to pray
  4. He sells all his possessions and gives to the poor

Explanation

Luke records that Levi left everything, rose up, and followed Jesus. He then makes a great feast in his house for Jesus, which prompts the Pharisees' complaint about eating with tax collectors and sinners.

Question 31The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 6, Jesus chooses twelve apostles from among his disciples. Which of these is named in Luke's list of the Twelve?

  1. Matthias
  2. Barsabbas
  3. Stephen
  4. Judas son of James Correct answer.

Explanation

Luke lists Judas son of James among the Twelve, distinguishing him from Judas Iscariot who became a traitor. Matthias, Barsabbas, and Stephen are not part of the Twelve in Luke's Gospel.

Question 32The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 7, Jesus raises the widow's son at Nain. What does he say to the young man?

  1. 'Young man, I say to you, rise!' Correct answer.
  2. 'Come out of him, you unclean spirit!'
  3. 'Your faith has made you well.'
  4. 'Take up your bed and go home.'

Explanation

Jesus touches the bier and says, 'Young man, I say to you, rise!' The dead man sits up and begins to speak, and Jesus gives him to his mother. The crowd is seized with fear and glorifies God.

Question 33The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 8, Jesus calms a storm on the lake. What question does he ask his disciples after the wind and waves obey him?

  1. 'Who touched my garments?'
  2. 'Do you still not understand?'
  3. 'Where is your faith?' Correct answer.
  4. 'Why do you call me Lord?'

Explanation

After calming the storm, Jesus asks, 'Where is your faith?' The disciples are afraid and marvel, asking who this is that commands even the winds and water. The question highlights the contrast between their fear and his authority.

Question 34The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 9, Jesus feeds a crowd with five loaves and two fish. How many baskets of leftover fragments are collected?

  1. Seven
  2. Twelve Correct answer.
  3. Ten
  4. Two

Explanation

After the crowd of about five thousand is satisfied, the disciples take up twelve baskets of broken pieces. The number twelve recalls the tribes of Israel and the apostles, and Luke contrasts the abundance with the small original supply.

Question 35The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 10, Jesus sends out seventy (or seventy-two) disciples. What does he tell them to do when they enter a town and are welcomed?

  1. Build a shelter outside the town gate
  2. Stay in the same house, eating and drinking what is provided Correct answer.
  3. Move from house to house each night
  4. Return to Jesus before nightfall

Explanation

Jesus instructs the missionaries to remain in the same house, eating and drinking what is set before them, for the labourer deserves his wages. This teaches them to accept hospitality and not to seek better lodging.

Question 36The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 11, Jesus is accused of casting out demons by Beelzebul. How does he respond to the charge?

  1. He says that only the Pharisees can cast out demons
  2. He says that a kingdom divided against itself is laid waste Correct answer.
  3. He says that demons are not real
  4. He says that he will stop casting out demons

Explanation

Jesus argues that every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a house divided against itself falls. If Satan is divided against himself, his kingdom cannot stand; therefore the accusation is self-defeating.

Question 37The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 12, Jesus tells his disciples not to be anxious about what they will eat or wear. Which comparison does he use to reassure them of God's care?

  1. The lilies of the field and the birds of the air Correct answer.
  2. The lost coin and the lost sheep
  3. The mustard seed and the yeast
  4. The vineyard and the fig tree

Explanation

Jesus points to the ravens, which neither sow nor reap, and to the lilies, which neither toil nor spin, as evidence that God provides. If God cares for them, he will much more care for his disciples.

Question 38The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 13, Jesus heals a woman who had been bent over for eighteen years. Why does the ruler of the synagogue become indignant?

  1. Because she had not asked permission
  2. Because Jesus touched her with his hands
  3. Because Jesus healed her on the Sabbath Correct answer.
  4. Because she was a foreigner

Explanation

The ruler of the synagogue is indignant that Jesus healed on the Sabbath, saying there are six days for work. Jesus calls him a hypocrite, noting that even animals are untied and watered on the Sabbath, so this daughter of Abraham should be loosed from her bondage.

Question 39The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 14, Jesus teaches about humility at a banquet. What does he advise a guest to do when invited to a wedding feast?

  1. Sit in the highest place
  2. Sit in the lowest place Correct answer.
  3. Ask the host where to sit
  4. Stand until the host arrives

Explanation

Jesus advises taking the lowest place so that the host may say, 'Friend, move up higher,' and the guest will be honoured. This illustrates the principle that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Question 40The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 15, a woman loses one of her ten silver coins. What does she do to find it?

  1. She waits for the coin to be returned
  2. She asks her neighbours to search the streets
  3. She sells the remaining nine coins
  4. She lights a lamp, sweeps the house, and seeks diligently Correct answer.

Explanation

The woman lights a lamp, sweeps the house, and seeks diligently until she finds the coin. Then she calls her friends and neighbours to rejoice, just as heaven rejoices over one sinner who repents.

Question 41The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 16, Jesus tells the parable of the dishonest manager. What does the manager do when he learns he will be dismissed?

  1. He hides his master's goods
  2. He appeals to the master for mercy
  3. He flees to another country
  4. He reduces the debts of his master's debtors Correct answer.

Explanation

The manager calls in his master's debtors and reduces what they owe, so that they may welcome him into their homes after his dismissal. The parable commends shrewdness, though not dishonesty, and teaches the wise use of resources.

Question 42The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 17, Jesus teaches about the servant who comes in from plowing. What does he say the master will do?

  1. Give the servant the day off
  2. Reward the servant with a portion of the field
  3. Tell the servant to prepare supper and serve before eating Correct answer.
  4. Invite the servant to sit at table first

Explanation

Jesus asks whether the master will thank the servant for doing what was commanded, and says instead, 'Prepare supper for me... afterward you shall eat and drink.' The point is that disciples are unworthy servants who have only done their duty.

Question 43The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 18, Jesus tells a parable about a widow who keeps coming to an unjust judge. What does the judge finally decide to do?

  1. Send her to another judge
  2. Grant her justice so that she will not wear him out Correct answer.
  3. Demand payment for his time
  4. Dismiss her case as unimportant

Explanation

The judge, who neither feared God nor respected man, finally grants the widow justice because she keeps bothering him and he does not want her to wear him out. Jesus uses this to teach persistent prayer and God's readiness to vindicate his elect.

Question 44The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 19, Jesus tells a parable about a nobleman who goes to a far country to receive a kingdom. What does he entrust to his servants before leaving?

  1. Ten talents
  2. Ten minas Correct answer.
  3. A vineyard
  4. Five loaves

Explanation

The nobleman gives ten servants one mina each and tells them to engage in business until he returns. When he returns, he evaluates their gains, and the one who did nothing with his mina is condemned.

Question 45The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 20, Jesus is asked about paying taxes to Caesar. What does he ask his questioners to show him?

  1. A shekel
  2. A talent
  3. A denarius Correct answer.
  4. A drachma

Explanation

Jesus asks for a denarius and asks whose image and inscription it bears. When they answer, 'Caesar's,' he says, 'Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.'

Question 46The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 21, Jesus observes people putting money into the temple treasury. What does he say about the poor widow's contribution?

  1. She gave only out of habit
  2. She should have kept her money
  3. She gave too little to matter
  4. She gave more than all the others Correct answer.

Explanation

Jesus says the poor widow has put in more than all of them, because they gave out of their abundance, but she gave out of her poverty all she had to live on. The teaching redefines generosity by sacrifice rather than amount.

Question 47The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 22, Jesus predicts that Peter will deny him three times. What does Jesus say he has done for Peter to strengthen him?

  1. He has appointed Peter as the greatest apostle
  2. He has sent an angel to protect Peter
  3. He has given Peter a special revelation
  4. He has prayed for Peter's faith not to fail Correct answer.

Explanation

Jesus says, 'Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail.' He then tells Peter to strengthen his brothers once he has turned back.

Question 48The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 23, Jesus is crucified between two criminals. What does he say to the one who asks him to remember him when he comes into his kingdom?

  1. 'Your sins are forgiven.'
  2. 'Why do you call me good?'
  3. 'Follow me and take up your cross.'
  4. 'Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.' Correct answer.

Explanation

To the repentant criminal Jesus promises, 'Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.' This is a striking assurance of salvation given at the point of death.

Question 49The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 24, two disciples walk to Emmaus and meet the risen Jesus. What does Jesus do when they do not recognise him?

  1. He sends them back to Jerusalem immediately
  2. He rebukes them for their unbelief and leaves
  3. He begins with Moses and all the prophets and interprets the Scriptures about himself Correct answer.
  4. He performs a miracle to prove who he is

Explanation

Jesus explains from Moses and all the prophets what the Scriptures said about the Messiah's suffering and glory. Their hearts burn within them as he opens the Scriptures, and they recognise him later in the breaking of bread.

Question 50The Gospel of Luke

In Luke 24, Jesus appears to the gathered disciples in Jerusalem and eats broiled fish before them. Why does he do this?

  1. To show that he has forgiven Peter
  2. To prove he is not a spirit but has flesh and bones Correct answer.
  3. To satisfy his hunger after the resurrection
  4. To test whether the fish is clean

Explanation

The disciples are startled and frightened, thinking they see a spirit. Jesus shows them his hands and feet and eats the fish to demonstrate that he is truly risen in bodily form, not a ghost.