New Testament · Gospels
John Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of John: the “I am” sayings, signs, Nicodemus and Lazarus.
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What did Jesus say he was in John 8:12?
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Answer: D. The light of the world
John 8:12 - 'When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'
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What did Jesus tell Martha about himself?
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Answer: C. I am the resurrection and the life
John 11:25 - 'Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.'
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In John 14, what does Jesus promise to send to His disciples after His departure?
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Answer: D. The Holy Spirit
Jesus promises the coming of the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, in John 14:16-17.
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Who complained about the expensive perfume being wasted?
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Answer: B. Judas Iscariot
John 12:4-5 - 'But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor?'
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What is God's most famous gift according to John 3:16?
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Answer: C. His one and only Son
John 3:16 - 'For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.'
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What does the good shepherd do for the sheep?
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Answer: D. Lays down his life for them
John 10:11 - 'I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.'
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What did Martha say to Jesus about Lazarus?
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Answer: C. Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died
John 11:21 - 'Lord, Martha said to Jesus, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.'
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What did Jesus turn into wine?
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Answer: D. Water
John 2:7-9 - Jesus told them to fill jars with water, and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine.
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What did Jesus say about destroying the temple?
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Answer: B. Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days
John 2:19 - Jesus answered them, 'Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.' John explains he was speaking of his body (2:21).
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What did Jesus say his food was?
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Answer: B. To do the will of him who sent me
John 4:34 - 'My food,' said Jesus, 'is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.'
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What did Caiaphas prophesy about Jesus?
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Answer: A. It is better for one man to die for the people
John 11:50 - 'You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.'
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What did Jesus say about his words?
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Answer: D. The words I have spoken will condemn them at the last day
John 12:48 - 'There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not accept my words; the very words I have spoken will condemn them at the last day.'
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What did Jesus say about loving your life?
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Answer: D. Anyone who loves their life will lose it
John 12:25 - 'Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.'
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What did the people want to do to Jesus after the feeding miracle?
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Answer: D. Make him king by force
John 6:15 - 'Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself.'
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What did Jesus say about his peace?
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Answer: D. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled
John 14:27 - 'Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.'
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How many basketfuls of broken pieces were left after feeding the 5000?
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Answer: C. Twelve
John 6:13 - 'So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.'
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What is the theological significance of Jesus washing the disciples' feet?
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Answer: B. Jesus demonstrates servant leadership and the necessity of spiritual cleansing
John 13:1-17 shows Jesus modeling servant leadership while teaching about spiritual cleansing and the call to serve others as he served them.
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How do Jesus' I AM statements establish his divine identity in John's Gospel?
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Answer: A. They echo God's name revealed to Moses and assert Jesus' divine nature and saving functions
The I AM statements (ego eimi) directly echo God's self-revelation in Exodus 3:14, asserting Jesus' divine identity while revealing his specific saving roles.
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What is the theological significance of Jesus' 'I AM' statements in John?
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Answer: B. Jesus claims the divine name and attributes of Yahweh, asserting his deity
The 'I AM' statements echo God's self-revelation to Moses (Exodus 3:14) and assert Jesus' divine identity and saving functions.
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What does the vine metaphor in John 15 teach about spiritual life and fruitfulness?
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Answer: C. Spiritual life and fruitfulness come only through vital union with Christ
John 15:1-8 shows that spiritual life, growth, and fruitfulness are impossible apart from remaining in vital, life-giving connection with Jesus the true vine.
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Answer key
- D. The light of the world
- C. I am the resurrection and the life
- D. The Holy Spirit
- B. Judas Iscariot
- C. His one and only Son
- D. Lays down his life for them
- C. Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died
- D. Water
- B. Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days
- B. To do the will of him who sent me
- A. It is better for one man to die for the people
- D. The words I have spoken will condemn them at the last day
- D. Anyone who loves their life will lose it
- D. Make him king by force
- D. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled
- C. Twelve
- B. Jesus demonstrates servant leadership and the necessity of spiritual cleansing
- A. They echo God's name revealed to Moses and assert Jesus' divine nature and saving functions
- B. Jesus claims the divine name and attributes of Yahweh, asserting his deity
- C. Spiritual life and fruitfulness come only through vital union with Christ
About the book of John
John is the 43rd book of the Bible and belongs to the Gospels section of the New Testament. It has 21 chapters. John’s Gospel opens with “In the beginning was the Word” and records Jesus’ signs, His “I am” sayings, His conversation with Nicodemus, and the raising of Lazarus.
Using this quiz with a group
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