Throughout Scripture, God has spoken in powerful and mysterious ways, through the vivid imagery of prophetic visions and the simple yet profound storytelling of parables. Jesus used parables to reveal the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven to those with ears to hear, while prophets like Isaiah, Daniel, and John unveiled God’s unfolding plan for the nations. Together, these two forms of divine communication form some of the most fascinating and meaningful passages in the Bible.
But how well do you truly understand them? This intermediate-level quiz is designed to challenge your knowledge of the parables of Jesus and the prophecies scattered throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Whether you are a seasoned student of Scripture or someone eager to go deeper, these 25 questions will stretch your understanding and deepen your appreciation for the way God speaks to His people.
Note:Â After answering all the questions, your result will be displayed, showing how many questions you answered correctly and how many you missed. Please pay close attention and make sure you do not skip any questions, as your result will only be displayed if you answer all of them. If you finish the quiz and your result does not appear, please review your answers to ensure that no question was left unanswered.
After viewing your results, we encourage you to go through all the questions again. You will see the answer you selected and the correct answer clearly indicated, helping you learn and understand the Scriptures even better.
Are you ready to uncover how much you truly know about the parables and prophecies of the Bible? Let’s begin!
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Question of
Which of these statements about the prophet Samuel is incorrect?
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Samuel was the last judge of Israel
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Samuel anointed Saul as the first king of Israel
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Samuel wrote all the Psalms
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Samuel anointed David as king of Israel
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What was the name of Moses’ wife, mentioned in the Book of Exodus?
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Miriam
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Zipporah
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Deborah
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Hannah
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What name of God was Moses to use when speaking to the Israelites about who had sent him?
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Elohim
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I Am Who I Am
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Adonai
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El Shaddai
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Which king built the first temple in Jerusalem?
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King David
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King Saul
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King Solomon
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King Hezekiah
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Question of
What gift from the Magi is associated with Jesus’ role as a king?
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Frankincense
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Myrrh
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Gold
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Silver
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In the parable of the prodigal son, what did the father give his returning son?
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A new robe, a ring, and sandals
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A fatted calf and a servant
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Land and money
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A kiss and a blessing
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Which disciple was a tax collector before following Jesus?
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Simon the Zealot
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James
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Matthew
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Bartholomew
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What was the name of the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments?
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Mount Zion
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Mount Carmel
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Mount Sinai
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Mount Nebo
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Who was the Roman governor who ordered Jesus’ crucifixion?
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Herod Antipas
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Caesar Augustus
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Pontius Pilate
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Tiberius
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What was the name of Jacob’s favorite son, who was given a coat of many colors?
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Reuben
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Joseph
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Benjamin
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Judah
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Question of
Which book of the Bible is primarily a collection of songs and poems?
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Proverbs
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Ecclesiastes
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Psalms
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Job
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Who was the prophet that confronted King Ahab and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel?
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Elisha
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Isaiah
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Elijah
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Jeremiah
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Question of
What was the name of the well where Jesus spoke to a Samaritan woman?
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Jacob’s well
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Abraham’s well
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Moses’ well
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David’s well
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Question of
Which of these characters was known for their exceptional patience?
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Moses
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David
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Job
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Paul
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What was the sin of Ananias and Sapphira in the Book of Acts?
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Blasphemy
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Lying to the Holy Spirit about their offering
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Idolatry
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Murder
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Who wrote the majority of the epistles (letters) in the New Testament?
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Peter
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John
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James
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Paul
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Question of
What was the name of the place where Jesus was crucified?
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Golgotha
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Gethsemane
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Mount of Olives
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Bethlehem
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Question of
Which queen plotted to kill the prophet Elijah?
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Esther
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Jezebel
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Bathsheba
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Athaliah
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What was the name of the paralytic who was lowered through the roof by his friends to be healed by Jesus?
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Lazarus
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Bartimaeus
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The man at the pool of Bethesda
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The man whose friends lowered him (name not specified)
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Which Roman centurion was told by Peter, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God”?
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Cornelius
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Julius
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Sergius Paulus
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Longinus
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Question of
According to the Book of Genesis, how many years did Adam live?
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930 years
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777 years
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865 years
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1,000 years
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Question of
What is the fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5?
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Faith, Hope, and Charity
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Power, Wealth, and Wisdom
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Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control
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Mercy, Grace, and Truth
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Question of
Who was the high priest who accused Jesus of blasphemy?
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Annas
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Caiaphas
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Zacharias
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Nicodemus
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Question of
Which prophet was known as the “weeping prophet”?
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Isaiah
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Ezekiel
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Daniel
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Jeremiah
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Question of
What was the name of the place where Paul was shipwrecked on his way to Rome?
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Cyprus
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Crete
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Malta
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Syracuse
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