New Testament · Gospels
Luke Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of Luke: the birth of Jesus, the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son.
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Who were the first to receive the announcement of Jesus' birth?
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Answer: C. Shepherds
Luke 2:8-9 - 'There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby... An angel of the Lord appeared to them.'
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Which event marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry in Luke?
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Answer: D. The Baptism of Jesus
Luke 3:21-22 describes Jesus' baptism by John and the descent of the Holy Spirit.
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Where did the disciples return to after Jesus' ascension?
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Answer: B. Jerusalem with great joy
Luke 24:52-53 - 'Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.'
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What did the father give the returning prodigal son?
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Answer: B. The best robe, ring, and sandals
Luke 15:22 - 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.'
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What is known as Mary's song of praise?
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Answer: B. Magnificat
Luke 1:46-55 - Mary's song beginning 'My soul magnifies the Lord' is traditionally called the Magnificat.
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When did the Emmaus disciples recognize Jesus?
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Answer: A. When he broke bread
Luke 24:30-31 - 'When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him.'
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What was the thief on the cross promised by Jesus?
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Answer: A. Today you will be with me in paradise
Luke 23:43 - 'Jesus answered him, Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.'
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In the parable of the Prodigal Son, what did the younger son ask for?
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Answer: D. His share of the inheritance
Luke 15:12 - 'The younger one said to his father, Father, give me my share of the estate.'
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What did Jesus say about those who receive the word with joy but have no root?
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Answer: A. They believe for a while but fall away in time of testing
Luke 8:13 - 'Those on the rocky ground are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away.'
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What did Jesus say about causing little ones to stumble?
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Answer: A. Better to have a millstone hung around your neck
Luke 17:2 - 'It would be better for them to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around their neck than to cause one of these little ones to stumble.'
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What did Jesus say about being faithful in little things?
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Answer: C. Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much
Luke 16:10 - 'Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.'
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What did Simeon prophesy to Mary about Jesus?
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Answer: C. A sword would pierce her soul
Luke 2:35 - Simeon told Mary, 'And a sword will pierce your own soul too.'
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What is the significance of Luke tracing Jesus' genealogy to Adam?
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Answer: A. To emphasize Jesus as Savior of all humanity
Luke 3:38 traces Jesus' lineage back to 'Adam, the son of God,' emphasizing Jesus' connection to all humanity, not just Israel.
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In the parable of the rich fool, what did God say to him?
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Answer: C. You fool! This very night your life will be demanded
Luke 12:20 - 'But God said to him, You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you.'
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What miraculous thing happened while Jesus prayed in the garden?
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Answer: B. An angel appeared to strengthen him
Luke 22:43 - 'An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.'
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What happened when Mary greeted Elizabeth?
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Answer: B. The baby leaped in Elizabeth's womb
Luke 1:41 - 'When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.'
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How does Luke's presentation of John the Baptist's preaching differ from other Gospels?
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Answer: C. Luke includes specific ethical teachings for various groups
Luke 3:10-14 uniquely records John's specific instructions to tax collectors, soldiers, and crowds about ethical living, emphasizing social justice.
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What unique emphasis does Luke place on prayer and the Holy Spirit?
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Answer: A. Prayer and the Holy Spirit are central themes from Jesus' birth through his ministry
Luke highlights prayer, such as Zechariah’s prayer (Luke 1:67) and Jesus’ prayer life (Luke 5:16), as well as the work of the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:1, 18).
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What is a key theological theme emphasized in Luke that is less prominent in other Gospels?
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Answer: B. The universality of salvation
Luke emphasizes that salvation is available to all people, including Gentiles, women, and the marginalized (Luke 2:10-11, 4:18-19).
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How does Luke's Gospel end in a way that anticipates Acts?
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Answer: A. Jesus commands worldwide witness and promises the Spirit, setting up Acts' mission narrative
Luke 24:47-49 commands witness 'to all nations' and promises Spirit empowerment, directly setting up Acts' account of global Christian mission.
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Answer key
- C. Shepherds
- D. The Baptism of Jesus
- B. Jerusalem with great joy
- B. The best robe, ring, and sandals
- B. Magnificat
- A. When he broke bread
- A. Today you will be with me in paradise
- D. His share of the inheritance
- A. They believe for a while but fall away in time of testing
- A. Better to have a millstone hung around your neck
- C. Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much
- C. A sword would pierce her soul
- A. To emphasize Jesus as Savior of all humanity
- C. You fool! This very night your life will be demanded
- B. An angel appeared to strengthen him
- B. The baby leaped in Elizabeth's womb
- C. Luke includes specific ethical teachings for various groups
- A. Prayer and the Holy Spirit are central themes from Jesus' birth through his ministry
- B. The universality of salvation
- A. Jesus commands worldwide witness and promises the Spirit, setting up Acts' mission narrative
About the book of Luke
Luke is the 42nd book of the Bible and belongs to the Gospels section of the New Testament. It has 24 chapters. Luke gives an orderly account of Jesus’ life, including the Christmas story, the parables of the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son, and the road to Emmaus.
Using this quiz with a group
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