Gospel of Matthew — Questions and Answers (King James Version)
Matthew 1
About whose time were the Jews carried to Babylon? Jechonias.
How many generations? 14 — Abraham, David, Babylon, Jesus.
Matthew 2
What did the wise men offer Jesus? Gold, frankincense, myrrh.
What age did Herod kill, and under? 2 years and under.
Which prophecy did Herod’s killing fulfill? Jer. 31:15.
Who reigned after Herod? Archelaus, his son.
Matthew 3
What 4 things did John the Baptist say Jesus would do? Fan in His hand, purge the floor, gather the wheat into the garner, burn the chaff.
Where did Jesus come to be baptized? From Galilee to Jordan.
Matthew 4
Where did Satan take Jesus? The pinnacle of the temple, an exceeding high mountain.
Where did Jesus go after the temptation? Left Nazareth for Capernaum, the coasts of Zabulon and Naphtalim.
Where was this prophesied? Is. 9:1–2.
How did Jesus begin to preach? “Repent.”
Which 2 apostles did Jesus see first? Peter, Andrew.
What were they doing? Fishing.
Which apostles did Jesus see next? James, John.
Where did Jesus’ fame go? All Syria.
Whom did Jesus heal? Those with disease, torment, possession, lunacy, palsy.
From where did people follow Jesus? Galilee, Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judaea, Jordan.
Matthew 5
What sermon is in Matthew 5? The Sermon on the Mount.
How does the Sermon on the Mount begin? “Blessed [are the] poor in spirit.”
Which are the blessings in the Sermon on the Mount? Poor in spirit, mourn, meek, hunger for righteousness, merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, persecuted.
Matthew 6
When does God not reward us? When we do alms to be seen.
How should alms be done? Not to be seen.
When does God know our needs? Before we ask Him.
Will God forgive us if we don’t forgive? No.
What should we do when we fast? Anoint our head and wash our face; no sad countenance.
How will God reward us when we fast secretly? Openly.
Where should we lay up treasures? In heaven, where no moth and rust, and no robbers.
Where is our treasure? Where our heart is.
What is the light of the body? The eye.
What happens when the eye is single? The body is full of light.
What happens when we try to serve 2 masters? We hate one and love the other.
How much should we think about our lives? No thought for what we eat, drink, or wear.
What do the fowls of the air not do? Sow, reap, or gather into barns.
Can we, by thinking, add a cubit to our height? No.
What do the lilies not do? Toil and spin.
Who was not arrayed like the lilies? Solomon.
What will God do if He clothes the grass so? Clothe us.
What should we not do? Take thought, or worry.
Why? Because God knows we need these things.
What should we seek first? The kingdom of God and His righteousness.
Why should we not worry about tomorrow also? “Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
Matthew 7
Why should we not judge? As we judge, we shall be judged.
What should we see before seeing the mote in our brother’s eye? Our own beam.
What should we not give, and why? Pearls to dogs, lest they trample them underfoot and rend you.
What do humans not give when asked? A stone for bread, a serpent for fish.
How does Jesus compare His love to human love? If human beings, being evil, give good things, how much more will God, who is good, give good things?
What should we do to others? All the things we want them to do for us.
What is this called? The law and the prophets.
Where should we enter, and why? The strait gate, for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction.
How many find the way to life? Few.
How do false prophets come? In sheep’s clothing.
What are they inside? Ravening wolves.
What is “ravening”? To take as a spoil, to ravage (from Latin “rapina”).
How do we know people? By their fruits.
What do we not gather? Grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles.
How do we know a good tree? By its fruits.
Can an evil tree bring forth good fruit? No.
What happens to trees that do not bring forth fruit? Hewn down and cast into the fire.
Do only those who have the name of Jesus enter heaven? No — those who do the will of God.
What will nominal Christians claim at the judgment? That they prophesied, cast out devils, and did many wonderful works.
How much does Jesus know those who only carry His name? He never knew them.
What does the wise man who builds his house on the rock do? He hears Jesus’ sayings and does them.
What came and made his house fall? Rain, flood, winds blew.
Why did his house not fall? Founded on a rock.
Who is the man who hears Jesus’ sayings and does not do them? A foolish man.
Where did he build his house? On sand.
How great was his fall? Great.
Matthew 8
Where was Jesus coming from when the leper spoke to Him? The mountain.
How did the leper greet Jesus? Worshipping Him.
What did he say? “If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.”
Where did the centurion beseech Jesus? Capernaum.
Who was sick, and of what? His servant, of the palsy.
What is palsy? Paralysis with trembling.
What did Jesus say? “I will come.”
Who will sit down with Abraham in the kingdom? Many from the east and the west.
What will happen to the children of the kingdom? Cast into outer darkness, where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth.
How was it done for the centurion? As he believed.
How was Peter’s wife’s mother? Lying sick of a fever.
What did Jesus touch? Her hand; she rose and ministered to them.
What happened when evening had come? Many were brought to Jesus who had devils.
Which saying was thereby fulfilled? Isaiah 53:4 — “Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.”
What did Jesus say when He saw the great multitudes? “Depart [unto] the other side.”
Who spoke to Jesus then? A scribe, saying, “I will follow you wherever you go.”
What did Jesus answer? “Foxes have holes, birds of the air have nests; the Son of man has nowhere to lay His head.”
What did another disciple tell Jesus? “Let me [first] bury my father.”
What did Jesus answer? “Follow me; let the dead bury their dead.”
How was the ship in the tempest? Covered with the waves.
Where did Jesus meet the 2 devil-possessed men? The country of the Gergesenes.
What did the city do when the herd of swine died? Besought Him to depart out of their coasts.
Matthew 9
Where did Jesus go when He entered the ship? His own city.
Whom did they bring to Jesus? A man sick of the palsy.
Why did Jesus tell him, “Your sins are forgiven”? To prove that only God can forgive, He healed him.
Who sat with Jesus at the table? Many sinners and publicans.
What did Jesus answer when asked why His disciples fast not? A piece of new cloth, new wine, old wineskins.
Who came to speak to Jesus right after? A certain ruler, whose daughter was dead.
Who hindered Jesus on the way? A woman with an issue of blood for 12 years.
After Jesus raised the ruler’s daughter, who met Him? Two blind men.
What did Jesus ask them? “Do you believe that I am able to do this?”
What did Jesus answer? “According to your faith be it unto you.”
Who came after that? A dumb man possessed with a devil.
Why did Jesus have compassion on the multitudes? They fainted, as sheep having no shepherd.
Matthew 10
What power did Jesus give His disciples? To cast out spirits and heal all sickness.
What are the names of the apostles? Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James, Lebbaeus, Simon, Judas.
What is Lebbaeus’ surname? Thaddaeus.
Where were they not to go? The way of the Gentiles, or into Samaritan cities.
Where were they supposed to go? To the lost sheep of Israel.
What were they to do and say? “The kingdom of God is at hand”; heal the sick, cleanse lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils.
For what reason? “Freely you have received, freely give.”
What were they not to take in their purse? Silver, gold, brass, [nor] a scrip, 2 coats, shoes, [nor] staves.
What is a scrip? A bag.
Why? “The workman is worthy of his meat.”
When entering a town, what were they to enquire? Who is worthy, and stay there until they leave.
When coming to a house, what should they do? Salute it.
If the house is worthy, what should be done? Let your peace come upon it; if not, let it return to you.
If not received? Shake off the dust of your feet.
What else should we do? Beware of men, for they will deliver you to councils and scourge you in the synagogues.
Why will Christians be brought before governors? For a testimony against them and the Gentiles.
How should we prepare our speeches? Take no thought what to say.
Who will speak through us? The Spirit of our Father.
How will people treat us? Hated by all for Jesus’ sake.
Who will remain? Those who endure to the end.
When persecuted in one city, what to do? Flee to another.
Why will they persecute us? “If they have called the master Beelzebub, how much more his household?”
How should we treat them? Fear them not.
Are there hidden things never to be known? Nothing covered that shall not be revealed, and hid that shall not be known.
Where should we preach Jesus’ words? What you hear in darkness, preach in light; what you hear in the ear, preach upon the housetops.
Whom should we never fear? Human beings, those that kill the body.
How much are 2 sparrows sold for? 1 farthing.
How many fall to the ground without God noticing? Not one.
What is our value? More than many sparrows.
Whom will Jesus confess or deny before His Father? Those who confess Jesus before men, He will confess; and those who deny Jesus, He will deny.
What did Jesus come to bring? Not peace, but a sword.
Who is not worthy of Jesus? He that loves father or mother more than Jesus; he that does not take up his cross and follow Jesus.
Who finds life? He that loses it.
What do those who lose their life find? Life.
Those who receive us receive whom? Jesus and His Father.
What reward do people have when they receive us? A prophet’s reward, a righteous man’s reward; whoever gives a little one a drink shall not lose his reward.
Matthew 11
What did Jesus do after commanding His disciples? Went to teach and preach in their cities.
How many disciples did John send after he heard of all Jesus’ works? 2.
What did Jesus answer John? “The blind [receive their] sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to them.”
Who is blessed? He that is not offended in Jesus.
What did Jesus say they went to see in the wilderness? A reed shaken in the wind; a man clothed in soft garments.
Of whom was it said that Elias had to come? John the Baptist.
Which cities did Jesus rebuke? Chorazin, Bethsaida, Capernaum.
Which cities would have repented, had they seen the great works? Tyre, Sidon.
Which city will be judged more tolerable than Capernaum? Sodom.
Matthew 12
What did the priests do on the Sabbath? Profane the Sabbath and are blameless.
What were the Pharisees doing in condemning Jesus for eating corn? Condemning the guiltless.
What did Jesus do right after this? Healed a man’s withered hand.
Where was this? In their synagogue.
What did Jesus ask? “Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days?”
How did Jesus prove it is lawful to heal on the Sabbath? A sheep that has fallen is taken out.
What did the Pharisees do after this healing? Held council against Jesus.
What did Jesus do, knowing this? Withdrew Himself.
Who was with Him? Great multitudes; He healed them all.
Which verse was fulfilled when Jesus asked them not to make Him known? Is. 52:13 [context: the Servant prophecy].
What would Jesus not quench? A bruised reed He would not break, smoking flax He would not quench.
What did the Pharisees say Jesus was influenced by? Satan.
What did Jesus answer? Satan cannot cast out Satan.
What did Jesus’ casting out of devils prove? “The kingdom of God [has] come unto you.”
What can evil hearts not do? Speak good things.
Why? “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.”
For what shall we give account? Every idle word.
By what shall we be justified or condemned? Our words.
Where was Jonah? In the heart of the earth.
Who would rise in judgment and condemn Jesus’ generation? The men of Nineveh; the Queen of Sheba.
What does an evil spirit do when he returns? Finds the house empty, swept, and garnished; takes 7 spirits more wicked.
To whom would that happen? Jesus’ generation.
Matthew 13
What happened to the seed by the wayside? The fowls ate them.
What happened to the seed on stony places? Sprung up, but not much earth.
What happened when the sun came up? Scorched; having no root, it withered away.
What happened to the seed among thorns? Choked.
Why did Jesus speak in parables? To make known the mysteries of the kingdom to some, and not to others.
To him that has, what is given? More.
From him that has not, what is taken away? That which he has.
Why else did Jesus speak in parables? “Hearing they hear not; seeing they see not.”
Which verse is fulfilled by this? Isaiah 6:9.
What have people become? Heart grown gross, ears dull, eyes closed.
Who is the wayside hearer? He that hears, understands not; the wicked one takes away the seed.
Who is the stony-places hearer? He that hears with joy, but when tribulation comes, is offended.
Who is the thorns hearer? He whose cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word.
After the wheat and tares grow, what happens? First bind the tares and burn them, then gather the wheat into the barn.
The kingdom is like leaven hidden in how many measures? 3.
Who is the good seed? The Son of man (and the children of the kingdom).
What is the field? The world.
What are the seeds? The children of the kingdom.
Who are the tares? The children of the wicked one.
What is the harvest? The end of the world.
Who are the reapers? The angels.
Whom will the angels gather? All that offend and do iniquity.
How is a scribe instructed in the kingdom of heaven? Like a man, a householder, who brings out of his treasure things new and old.
Matthew 14
Whom did Herod think Jesus was? John the Baptist.
What did Jesus do when He heard John the Baptist was dead? Departed by ship to a desert place.
What did the people do? Followed Him on foot out of the cities.
How many were fed? 5,000.
What did Jesus do after this miracle? Told the disciples to go into the ship while He dismissed the multitude.
What happened after the multitude left? Jesus went up into a mountain to pray; He was there alone.
Why was the disciples’ ship tossed? The wind was contrary.
When did Jesus go walking to them? The 4th watch of the night.
Why did Peter sink? He saw the winds, [and they were] boisterous.
What does “boisterous” mean? Rough, stiff.
What did Jesus do? Immediately stretched forth His hand.
What was the rebuke? “Why did you doubt?”
What happened when they entered the ship? The wind ceased.
What did those in the ship do? Worshipped Jesus: “Of a truth you are the Son of God.”
Where did they arrive? Gennesaret.
What did the people of that place do? Sent out to all the country round about, all that were diseased.
What did they ask of Jesus? Only to touch the hem of His garment.
What is “hem”? Edge.
What happened to those who touched it? All were made perfectly whole.
Matthew 15
What did the Pharisees tell Jesus? “Why do [your disciples] transgress the tradition?”
What did Jesus answer? “Why do you also transgress the commandment of God?”
What rebuke did Jesus give them? “This people honoreth me with their lips, [but their] heart [is] far from me.”
Where is this verse found? Isaiah 29:13.
What happens to every plant God has not planted? It shall be rooted up.
What did Jesus say the Pharisees were? Blind leaders of the blind.
What did Peter ask? “Explain to us this parable.”
How did Jesus answer? “Are you also yet without understanding? Do you not yet understand?”
From where do things that proceed out of the mouth come? The heart.
What proceeds from the heart? Evil thoughts, murder, adultery, fornication, theft, false witness, blasphemies.
What defiles a man? Thoughts that come from the heart.
Where did Jesus go after this? Tyre and Sidon.
Who met Jesus there? A woman, who said her daughter was vexed with a devil.
How did Jesus first help her? He answered her not a word.
What did the disciples say? “Send her away, for she crieth after us.”
What did she do after Jesus said He was only sent to the lost sheep of Israel? She worshipped Him.
What did Jesus then tell her? “Be it [unto] you as you will.”
When was her daughter healed? That same hour.
Where did Jesus go then? Into a mountain in Galilee, and sat there.
Whom did the multitudes bring to Jesus? Lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others.
What did Jesus do then? Had compassion, as they had been with Him three days without food.
How many loaves did they have? 7 loaves, and 2 fishes.
How many baskets full were left? 7.
How many ate? 4,000.
Where did Jesus go from there? Took ship, to the coasts of Magdala.
Matthew 16
What sign did Jesus give the Pharisees? They could discern the weather, but not the signs of the times; the sign of Jonah.
Where did Jesus ask, “Whom do men say that I am?” Caesarea Philippi.
Whom did people say Jesus was? John the Baptist, Elias, Jeremiah, or another of the prophets.
Who revealed to Peter that Jesus was God? Not flesh and blood, but the Father.
Matthew 17
How many days after Jesus said some would not taste death did He go up the mountain? 6 days.
Whom did Jesus take? Peter, James, John.
When could they tell of the vision? After Jesus had risen.
Who spoke to the disciples when they arrived in Capernaum? “Why does your master not pay tribute?”
Matthew 18
What question is asked? “Who is the greatest?”
Who is greatest in the kingdom? He who humbles himself as a little child.
Whoever receives such a child, whom does he receive? Jesus.
What happens if one offends one of these little ones? It is better that a millstone be hung about his neck than to offend one of these little ones.
To whom do woes come? To him that offends.
To what should we take heed? The little ones.
What do their angels do? Always behold the face of the Father.
If a brother refuses to hear, what then? Let him be as a heathen and a publican.
How can something be done by our Father? When two agree on anything.
The one who owed the lord — how many talents? 10,000.
He found a servant who owed him how much? 100 pence.
To whom was the lord delivered for torment? Our heavenly Father, if we forgive not from our hearts.
Matthew 19
Where did Jesus go from there? The coasts of Judaea, beyond Jordan.
What did the Pharisees ask Jesus? “[Is it] lawful [for a man] to put away his wife?”
What did Jesus answer? “What God hath joined together, let no man put asunder.”
Of what is the kingdom of heaven? Of such, of [little] children.
What do we have when we forsake all and follow Jesus? Sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
What do we have when we forsake houses, brethren, sister, father, mother, wife, or children? A hundredfold, and everlasting life.
How many that are exalted now will be last? Many.
Who shall be first in heaven? The last.
Matthew 20
How much did the householder agree to hire laborers for? One penny a day.
What time did the householder go back to seek laborers? The third hour, 6 a.m.
Into how many parts was the day divided? 4 parts: the 3rd, 6th, 9th, and evening.
What time was the third hour? 6 a.m.
What time was the sixth hour? Noon.
What is the ninth hour? 6 p.m. [3 p.m.]
What is the eleventh hour? Evening.
Why were the all-day laborers not robbed? Because they had agreed for a penny.
Why also could the householder give one penny to the last? “Is it not lawful for me to do as I will with my own?”
What question did Jesus ask? “Is your eye evil, because I am good?”
What did the Gentiles do to Jesus when He was delivered to them? Mock, scourge, crucify.
Which disciple’s mother asked Jesus a thing? The mother of Zebedee’s children.
How did she come? With her sons, worshipping Jesus.
How did the ten disciples respond? They were moved with indignation.
What does one need to be who wants to be great? Your minister.
What does one need to be who wants to be first? Your servant.
What happened when the two blind men were rebuked? They cried out the more.
How did Jesus respond? He had compassion on them, touched their eyes; they immediately received sight.
Matthew 21
What did Jesus ask the disciples to do? Find an ass tied.
To fulfill which verse? [referenced but verse number not given]
What happened when Jesus entered Jerusalem? All the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?”
What did Jesus do next? Overthrew the tables in the temple.
Why were the Pharisees displeased? Jesus healed children [and they] gave glory to God.
Where did Jesus go next? Bethany.
What did Jesus see in Bethany? A dried fig tree.
If we have faith, how many things shall we receive? All things.
Whom did Jesus say enters heaven before the Pharisees? Publicans and harlots.
Why? Because in the parable, the son said, “I will not go,” then went.
How did John the Baptist come? In the way of righteousness.
What was the rebuke for the Pharisees? Seeing publicans and harlots accept John the Baptist, and yet they refused.
What did the householder do? Planted a vineyard, hedged it round about, dug a winepress, built a tower.
When did he want the fruit of the vineyard back? At the time of the fruit.
What will the lord of the vineyard do to the husbandmen? Destroy those wicked men, [and let out] the vineyard to other husbandmen.
What three sayings did Jesus give? The stone rejected; the kingdom taken from the Jews and given to a nation bringing forth fruits; the stone that grinds to powder.
Who was angry at those sayings? The Pharisees, for they saw Jesus spoke about them.
What did they try to do? Lay hands on Him, but the multitude hindered them.
Matthew 22
What parable did Jesus give? The marriage of the [king’s] son.
Why did the invited refuse? They went their own way, one to his farm, one to his merchandise.
What did the invited do? Killed the servants who invited them.
What did the king do? Killed the murderers, burned their city.
Who were invited after that? Both bad and good.
What did the Pharisees try to do next? Entangle Jesus.
By saying what? “[Is it] lawful to give tribute unto Caesar?”
Who asked Jesus a question after that? The Sadducees.
Which question? [About] a woman left a widow by seven brothers.
How did Jesus prove to the Sadducees that the resurrection is true? It is written, “I am the God of Abraham, [and] the God of Isaac, [and the God of Jacob]” — God is the God of the living.
Which question did Jesus ask the Pharisees? “What think ye of Christ? Whose son is he?”
What did they answer? “The son of David.”
What did Jesus say? “How can Christ be David’s son, if David calls him Lord [God]?”
What did the people do after that? Were afraid to ask Him [any more] questions.
What three questions [groups of questions] were asked in Matthew 22? Tribute, whose wife [resurrection], the great commandment, [and] David’s son.
Matthew 23
Where do the scribes and Pharisees sit? In Moses’ seat.
How should we treat them? Do as they bid, but do not do as they do.
Why? Because they say, and do not.
What do they put upon people? Heavy burdens, grievous to be borne.
For what did the Pharisees work? To be seen.
What did the Pharisees do to be seen? Broad phylacteries, enlarged the borders of their garments, loved the uppermost rooms at feasts, the chief seats in the synagogues, greetings in the markets, [and] to be called “Rabbi, Rabbi.”
What is a phylactery, in Hebrew? Tefillin.
What does a phylactery contain? A box and leather straps.
What should we not be called? Rabbi, Rabbi.
Whom should we never call “Father” or “Master”? Men.
Why? Because the Pharisees became proud because of that.
Who is greatest? Your servant.
What happens to him that exalts himself? He shall be abased.
What happens to him that humbles himself? He shall be exalted.
Why did Jesus send woes on the Pharisees? They shut up the kingdom of heaven, devour widows’ houses, make pretense of long prayers, compass sea and land to make one disciple, are blind guides, pay tithe of mint, anise, and cummin, [but] forget the weightier matters of the law, strain at a gnat and swallow a camel, make clean the outside, [while the] inside is full of extortion and excess.
Which matters did the Pharisees forget? Judgment, mercy, faith.
What is a gnat? A tiny insect.
What happens after the Pharisees shut up the kingdom of heaven? They neither go in themselves, nor allow those who want to enter.
What did the Pharisees do to widows’ houses? Devour them.
Why did the Pharisees pray long? For a pretense.
What is a pretense? An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.
What were they to receive? Greater damnation.
Where did the Pharisees go to make one proselyte? Compass sea and land.
What happened once they made one proselyte? They made him twofold [the] child of hell.
How did Jesus call the Pharisees? Blind guides.
What did the Pharisees say about the temple? “He that swears by gold is bigger than [him who swears] by the temple.”
How else did Jesus call the Pharisees? Fools and blind.
What is greater, the gold or the temple? The temple.
Why? Because the temple sanctified the gold, which is only part of the temple.
What is greater, the altar or the gift? The altar upon which the gift is.
What did the blind guides do? Strain at a gnat, swallow a camel.
What should the Pharisees have done with the cup and platter? Made the inside clean also.
What were the Pharisees like? Whited sepulchres, [which] appear beautiful.
What were they full of inside? Dead men’s bones, and all uncleanness.
What did the Pharisees appear like outside? Righteous.
How were they inside? Filled with hypocrisy and iniquity.
What did the Pharisees do with the tombs? Built the tombs of the prophets, garnished the sepulchres of the righteous.
What did the Pharisees think they were not? Murderers of the prophets, as their fathers were.
By saying that, what were they really saying? That they were the children of those who killed the prophets.
What were the Pharisees about to do? Fill up the measure of their fathers.
What did the Pharisees do to prophets, wise men, and scribes? Kill, crucify, scourge, persecute from city to city.
What is the lineage of righteous blood mentioned? From Abel to Zacharias.
Matthew 24
What should be done when one sees the abomination of desolation? Those in Judea flee to the mountains; those on the housetop not come down; those in the field not return for clothes.
Where will the false prophets stand? In the desert, in secret chambers.
What happens after the period of tribulation? The sun darkened, the moon [turned to] blood, the stars fall.
How do we know summer is close? By the branches of the fig tree becoming tender, [putting forth] leaves.
What will people be doing when Jesus comes? In the field, grinding at the mill.
What does he that thinks the Lord delays His coming do? Smite his fellow servants, eat and drink with the drunkards.
When will the Lord come for that servant? On a day he looks not for him, and at an hour he is not aware of.
Matthew 25
Why couldn’t the wise virgins give oil? “Lest there [be] not enough for you and us [also].”
When did the Bridegroom come? While they went to buy oil.
How does a man give out talents? According to several abilities.
What did he that had five talents do? Went and traded with the same.
After how long did the talent-giver come back? A long time.
How does the talent-giver reward the gainers? “[I will] make you ruler over many things; enter [into the] joy of your lord.”
Why did the one-talent man think his lord was hard? “[Thou] reapest not [where thou hast] sown, [and] gatherest [not where thou hast] strawed.”
What does “strawed” mean? Scattered.
Why are the sheep singled out by Jesus? Because they fed Him when He was hungered, gave drink when thirsty, took in [the] stranger, clothed the naked, [visited the] sick [and the] prison[er].
Matthew 26
When was Jesus going to be betrayed? At the feast of the Passover.
Who assembled to take Jesus? The chief priests, scribes, [and] elders.
Where? At the palace of the high priest, Caiaphas.
Where was Jesus in Bethany? In Simon’s house, the leper.
What happened there? A woman poured ointment on Jesus.
When did the disciples ask Jesus where to prepare the Passover? The first day of unleavened bread.
Where did Jesus say to keep the Passover? “Go [to] such a [man, and] say [unto him], My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house.”
When did Jesus say one would betray Him? After they had eaten.
Where did they go after that? The Mount of Olives.
Where does it say that all would be offended? Zech. 13:7.
Matthew 27
Who asked Jesus, “Art thou the King of the Jews?” The governor.
Who prevented the governor from crucifying Jesus? His wife’s dream.
Who carried Jesus’ cross? Simon, [a man] of Cyrene.
What did they give Jesus to drink? Vinegar mingled with gall.
Where was it written that gall would be given? Ps. 69:21.
When was there darkness while Jesus was on the cross? The sixth hour to the ninth hour.
When did Jesus cry, “Eli, Eli”? The ninth hour.
What happened after Jesus died? The veil [was] torn, an earthquake, the rocks rent, the graves opened.
Where did the resurrected people go? Into the holy city, [and] appeared unto many.
Which women were watching Jesus on the cross? Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, the mother of Zebedee’s children.
What did Zebedee’s children’s mother ask? That her sons sit on Jesus’ left and right.
What happened at evening? A rich man of Arimathaea, [named] Joseph, [came].
Whom did God use to bury Jesus? A rich man.
Who was he? A disciple of Jesus.
From whom did he ask for Jesus’ body? Pilate.
Where did he lay Jesus? In his own new tomb.
Why was there a great earthquake? An angel rolled back the stone and sat upon it.
How was his appearance? Like lightning, and white as snow.
What did the keepers do? Shake, and become as dead men.
What did the soldiers do? Take money to say the disciples stole the body.
How much power has Jesus? “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.”
What is commanded us to do? Teach all nations, and baptize [them].
Gospel of Mark — Questions and Answers (King James Version)
Mark 1
What did John the Baptist preach? Baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
From where did people come, confessing their sins? Judaea, Jerusalem.
Why did Jesus not suffer the devils to speak? For they knew Him.
Mark 2
Which priest gave bread to David? Abiathar.
Mark 3
What happened when Jesus was rebuked for healing on the Sabbath? The Pharisees and Herodians took counsel [against Him].
From where did people come to hear Jesus in Galilee? Judaea, Jerusalem, Idumea, [beyond] Jordan, Tyre, Sidon.
What power did Jesus give His disciples? To cast out devils, [and] heal all diseases.
What did Jesus’ friends say after He healed so many? They went out to lay hold on Him, for they said, “He is beside himself.”
Who is he that does the will of God? Jesus’ brother, [and] sister, [and] mother.
Mark 4
What is the kingdom of God likened to? As a man [who] casts seed into the ground.
What are the stages of corn? The blade, the ear, [then] the full corn in the ear.
Mark 5
How many swine ran into the sea? 2,000.
What was the devil-possessed man told to do? Tell his friends how great things, and what compassion, God had on him.
Where did he go to tell about Jesus? Decapolis.
Who came to fall at Jesus’ feet? Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue.
Mark 6
How did people receive Jesus’ teaching in His own country? “What wisdom is this which is given unto him?”
Who were Jesus’ brothers? James, Joses, Judas, Simon.
Why were people offended at Jesus? “Are not his sisters here with us?” [and His brothers]
What could Jesus do in His own country? No mighty work, save lay His hands on a few sick folk.
How did Jesus react to them? He marvelled at their unbelief.
Why did Jesus have compassion on the people? They were as sheep having no shepherd.
How was the crowd organized before the food was multiplied? By hundreds and by fifties.
Mark 7
What tradition did the Pharisees hold? [Washing of] cups, [and] pots, [and] brazen vessels, [and] tables.
What comes out of the heart of men? Evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness.
Mark 8
How many people did Jesus feed with 7 loaves? 4,000.
What was the other multiplication miracle? 5 loaves, for 5,000.
Where did Jesus ask, “Whom do men say that I am?” Caesarea Philippi.
When will Jesus be ashamed of those who are ashamed of Him? When He comes in glory.
Mark 9
If someone offends a little one, what is better? It is better for him to have a millstone hanged about his neck and be cast into the sea.
Which part of the body should we cut off if it offends? Hand, foot, eye.
How will everyone be salted? With fire.
“Have salt in yourselves,” and what else? “Have peace one with another.”
Mark 10
Where did Jesus go from there? The coasts of Judaea, [by] the farther side of Jordan.
How should we receive the kingdom? As a little child; otherwise we shall not enter.
What did Jesus do to the children? Took them in His arms, put His hands upon them, and blessed them.
How did the young rich man come to Jesus? Running, [and] kneeled to Him.
Which commandments did Jesus quote to the rich man? Adultery, kill, steal, false witness, defraud not, honour [thy] parents.
How did the disciples respond to Jesus’ words concerning the rich man? They were astonished out of measure.
What did Jesus answer? “With God all things are possible.”
What did Jesus prophesy that the chief priests and scribes would do to Him? Mock, scourge, spit upon, kill — [and] the third day He shall rise.
Whosoever will be great, [what must he be]? Your minister.
[Whosoever] will be the chiefest? Shall be servant of all.
Who sat by the highway near Jericho? Blind Bartimaeus.
Mark 11
What did Jesus do after sitting on the donkey? Cursed the fig tree in Bethany.
After that? Cleansed the temple.
After hearing the scribes sought to kill Him, what did Jesus say? “My house [shall be called of all nations] the house of prayer, [but] you have made it a den of thieves.”
After that, Jesus went out of the city — what did He see? The fig tree withered.
What did Jesus say? “Have faith in God.”
How can mountains be removed? When we say “remove” and doubt not, but believe.
When do we receive our prayers? When we believe we receive them.
What did the Pharisees answer when Jesus asked whether John’s baptism was from God or men? No answer.
If they had said “from heaven,” what would Jesus have answered? “Why then did you not believe him?”
If they said “of men”? They feared the people, as they counted John as a prophet.
Mark 12
What did the man of the vineyard do? Planted a vineyard, set a hedge, dug a place for the winefat, built a tower, [and] let it out to husbandmen.
Why did Jesus say to beware of the scribes? They love to go in long clothing, [love] salutations, [love] the chief seats in the synagogues, [and] the uppermost rooms at feasts; [they] devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers.
How much did the widow cast in? A farthing, the smallest bronze coin.
When may the master of the house come? Even, [or] midnight, [or] cockcrowing, [or] morning.
Mark 14
Where was Jesus when Mary anointed His feet? [In] Simon the leper[‘s house].
How much could the ointment have been sold for? 300 pence — [worth about] $2 [per pence in modern equivalent, as a rough comparison].
How much did a Roman laborer make per day? One pence.
Why did the disciples have to talk to a man carrying a pitcher of water? To prepare a room for the Passover.
How would it have been better for Judas to be? Not [to have been] born.
Which verse prophesied the disciples would be offended? Zech. 13:7.
How did Jesus begin to feel in Gethsemane? Sore amazed, and very heavy.
What does “amazed” (ekthambeo) mean? Thrown into terror, terrorized, amazed, astounded.
What did the priests seek against Jesus? False witness — [and] found none.
What happened at the feast of the Passover and unleavened bread? The chief priests [and] scribes sought to take Jesus by craft, and put Him to death.
Why did they not take Him then? Lest there be an uproar of the people on the feast day.
How did the disciples and Jesus eat the Passover? God touched the heart of someone who [had] prepared the upper room.
How did some of the elders come to take Jesus? With swords and staves.
Mark 15
Where did they lead Jesus after they said, “Crucify Him”? To the praetorium.
What is the praetorium? A [governor’s residence, originally a] tent in a Roman encampment.
Who bore Jesus’ cross? Simon, a Cyrenian, father of Alexander and Rufus.
Where is Cyrene? A Greek town in Libya.
From what time was Jesus crucified, to what time? The 3rd hour to the 9th.
When was there darkness? The 6th to the 9th hour.
How long did Jesus stay on the cross? About 6 hours, from the 3rd hour (9 a.m.) to the 9th hour (3 p.m.).
Who was looking at the cross from afar? Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, Salome, [and] many other women.
Who waited for the Sabbath to end to take Jesus’ body? Joseph of Arimathaea.
Mark 16
What was the angel’s appearance in the tomb? A young man.
What signs follow those who believe? Cast out devils, speak with new tongues, take up serpents, drink deadly things unhurt, lay hands on the sick [and they shall] recover.
Where did Jesus go when He finished saying these words? He was received up into heaven.
How did God confirm the preaching of the apostles? With signs.
Claude responded: Gospel of Luke — Questions and Answers (King James Version)
Gospel of Luke — Questions and Answers (King James Version)
Luke 1
Herod was king of what? Judaea.
Who was a priest, and after which course? Zacharias, of the course of Abia.
What is the “course of Abia”? One of the 24 divisions [of priests] responsible for the temple.
Abia, or? Abijah.
Zacharias’ wife was a daughter of whom? Aaron — [her name was] Elisabeth.
They were righteous before whom? Before God.
When was it? The time of incense.
Where did the angel stand? On the right side of the altar of incense.
Before whom would John the Baptist be great? Before God.
Since when was John the Baptist filled with the Holy Spirit? Even from his mother’s womb.
What was John the Baptist to do? Turn the hearts of fathers to children, [and] the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; make ready a people for the Lord.
Who was the angel that appeared to John’s [father]? Gabriel.
What did Zacharias answer? “How can this be? I am old.”
What did Gabriel answer? “You will be dumb, not able to speak, because you did not believe.”
What did Elisabeth do when she conceived? Hid herself [for] 5 months.
Who was sent in the 6th month? The angel Gabriel, to Nazareth.
How did Gabriel salute Mary? “Highly favoured, the Lord is with you, blessed [are you] among women.”
Who did Gabriel say Jesus would be? He shall be great, [the] Son of the Highest; the throne of David [shall be] given Him; He shall reign over Jacob’s house forever; [His] kingdom [shall have] no end.
How long did Mary stay with Elizabeth? 3 months.
What did Mary say God did? Regarded [her] low estate; the Almighty [has] done great things; mercy on those who fear Him; showed strength with His arm; scattered the proud [in their] imagination; put down the mighty from [their] seats; exalted [those of] low degree; filled the hungry with good things; the rich He sent away empty; [He] helped [His] servant Israel.
What day did they come to circumcise Jesus? The eighth day.
Where was John the Baptist until he became known to Israel? In the deserts.
Luke 2
Who said the world should be taxed? Caesar Augustus.
Who was governor of Syria then? Cyrenius.
Where did Joseph go to be taxed? From Judea, to Bethlehem.
Why? Because he was of the lineage of David.
How was Mary? Great with child.
How was Jesus [laid]? In swaddling clothes.
What is swaddling clothes? Wrapped [cloth].
Who appeared to the shepherds? The angel of the Lord.
Who joined him? A multitude of the heavenly host, praising God.
Why did they present Jesus [at the temple]? Because the law of Moses [said every] male child that opens the womb [shall] be called holy.
What sacrifice was brought? 2 young turtledoves, or 2 young pigeons.
What was revealed to Simeon? He would not see death till he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
Who also blessed Jesus? Anna, a prophetess, [a] daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser, [who was] 88 years old [a widow of about 84 years].
At what age did Jesus go to Jerusalem, and why? 12, [for the] feast of the Passover.
What did Jesus’ parents answer when He said He must be about His Father’s business? They understood it not.
Luke 3
In the fifteenth year of Tiberius, who was governor of Judea? Pontius Pilate.
Who was tetrarch of Galilee? Herod.
Who was tetrarch of Ituraea [and] Trachonitis? His brother Philip.
Who was tetrarch of Abilene? Lysanias.
Who were the high priests? Annas and Caiaphas.
Where did John the Baptist preach baptism of repentance? [The wilderness, by the river] Jordan.
Where was this prophesied? Is. 40:3.
What was the message? “[Every] valley [shall be] filled, [every] mountain [and hill shall be] brought low; the crooked [shall be made] straight; the rough [ways made] smooth”;
“And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.”
What did the people have to do? [He that has] 2 coats, [give to him who has none, and he that has] food, [do likewise].
What were the soldiers to do? Do violence to no man, [accuse] no [man] falsely, [and be] content with [your] wages.
What did the people wonder? Whether John was [the] Christ [Jesus].
Luke 4
From where did Jesus come into the wilderness? [From] Jordan, led by the Spirit.
What was Jesus anointed to do? Preach [to] the poor, heal the brokenhearted, [preach] deliverance to the captives, [and] recovery of sight to the blind, set at liberty those who are bruised, [and] preach the acceptable year of the Lord.
Where was Elias’ [the prophet’s] widow? Sarepta, a city of Sidon.
Where did Jesus preach? In the synagogues of Galilee.
Luke 5
What were the people doing? Pressing [upon] Jesus.
What did Jesus do? Entered into one of the 2 boats.
To whom did the boat belong? Peter.
Where was this? Gennesaret.
What did Jesus do after reaching [shore]? Told Peter to go into the deep and let down the net.
What happened? So many fish that the net [broke, filling] both boats.
Who were Peter’s fishing partners? James and John.
What happened next? They brought the boat to land, forsook all, [and] followed Jesus.
What happened one day as Jesus was teaching? Pharisees and doctors of the law came to hear, from every town.
What did Jesus do? Heal them.
Whom did Jesus see next? Levi.
What did Levi do? Made a great feast in his house.
Luke 6
What did Jesus do on the second Sabbath? Went through the corn fields.
What happened as Jesus was teaching in the synagogue? A man with a withered hand [was there]; the Pharisees watched to see if He would heal [on the Sabbath].
What happened as Jesus healed him? The Pharisees were filled with madness.
Where did Jesus go to pray? A mountain.
What did He do as they went down? Healed the multitudes.
Out of thorns, we do not bring forth what? Figs.
Out of a bramble bush? Grapes.
If we call Jesus “Lord,” what should we do? The things that He says.
Who is the man who built his house on a rock? He that comes to Jesus, hears, and does.
Why could the floods not shake the house on the rock? It was dug deep, and the foundation laid on a rock.
Who is the man who built without a foundation? He that hears, and does not.
How great was the ruin of that house? Great.
Luke 7
Whom did Jesus meet? A centurion.
How was the centurion commended? He was worthy; he loved our nation, [and] built [us] a synagogue.
What happened in Nain? A dead man, the only son of [his] mother.
What did Jesus tell her? “Weep not.”
Which box did Mary [Magdalene] bring to Jesus? An alabaster box.
What is alabaster? A soft mineral.
Luke 8
What did Jesus do in every village? Preaching, and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom.
Who was with Jesus? The 12 apostles.
How many demons did Jesus cast out of Mary [Magdalene]? 7.
Which women followed Jesus? Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward; Susanna; and many others.
How did they help Jesus? With their substance [resources].
Take heed to what? How you hear.
What did Jesus say after Peter said, “The multitude throng thee”? “I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.”
What is the Sea of Galilee also called? Lake Tiberias.
Is it low? [Yes —] the lowest [freshwater] body on earth, [about] 209 meters [below sea level], fresh water.
Luke 9
What power did Jesus give the disciples? Over all devils, and [to cure] sickness.
Why did the Samaritan village not receive Jesus? Because He set His face as if He would go to Jerusalem.
Where did they go after that? Another village.
Who is not fit for the kingdom? He that has put his hand to the plough, and looks back.
Luke 10
How many disciples did Jesus appoint? 70.
Where, and why, did Jesus send them? Into every city and town He himself would come.
What should be done when a city does not receive us? Go out into the streets of that city.
What should we say to that city? “Even the very dust of your city [which clings] on us, we wipe off.”
What came near to that city through the messengers? The kingdom of God.
How will that city be treated? More tolerable [for] Sodom [than for that city].
Luke 11
What did the disciples ask Jesus? Teach them to pray.
As whom? As John also taught his disciples.
How many loaves does a friend ask for, and at what time? Midnight, [and] three loaves.
What is this story about? Persistence [importunity].
Why will he give him three loaves? Because of his persistence.
What is importunity? Persisting in entreaties.
What is brought to desolation? Every kingdom divided against itself.
He that is not with Jesus, [where does he go] when he does not gather? Against Him, and scatters.
When did Jesus say this evil generation seeks after a sign? When [the people] were gathered thick together.
What should we take heed of? That the light within us be not darkness.
For what did the Pharisee who invited Jesus to dinner marvel? That He had not washed His hands.
What did Jesus answer? “Your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.”
What did He that made the outward part also make? That which is within.
What did the Pharisees do when Jesus rebuked them? They urged Him vehemently, and provoked Him to speak of many things.
What else did the Pharisees do? Laid wait, seeking to catch something out of His mouth, to accuse Him.
Luke 12
What happened when Jesus said, “Beware [of] the leaven of the Pharisees”? An innumerable multitude [gathered], so that they trod one upon another.
Why should we not take thought for our life? Because we cannot [add to] that thing which is least.
What should we not be? Of doubtful mind.
Why? Because your Father knows that you have need of those things.
How should we be? Like men [who] wait for their lord.
Why? So that he may open to them immediately [when he knocks].
When are servants blessed? If he comes [in] the second [watch], or [the] third watch.
When is the Son of man coming? At an hour we think not.
What does a bad servant do? Beat [his fellow servants], eat and drink, [and be] drunken.
When will Jesus come for him? In an hour [he is] not aware of, and a day he looks not for.
What portion will God give him? With the unbelievers.
Who shall be beaten with many stripes? He that knew his lord’s will [and] prepared not himself.
Who [shall be beaten with] few stripes? He that knew not [his master’s will, and] did things worthy of stripes.
To whom is much required? To whom much is given.
Where does the cloud rise from for a shower? The west.
What happens when the south wind blows? It shall be heat.
What could people discern, and not discern? The face of the sky, but they could not discern the times.
What could they not judge? What is right.
Luke 13
How many fell when the tower of Siloam fell? 13 [actually 18].
For how many years did the fig tree not bring forth fruit? 3 years.
For how many years did the woman have a spirit of infirmity? 18 years.
How many shall try to enter the strait gate? Many.
To whom will Jesus say, “Ye workers of iniquity”? Those who say, “We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.”
What will Jesus also tell them? “I know not whence you are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.”
For what shall there be weeping and gnashing of teeth? When they shall see Abraham, and [Isaac, and Jacob,] and all the prophets, in the kingdom [of God], and themselves thrust out.
Luke 14
What happened when Jesus ate bread at the Pharisee’s house on the Sabbath? Healed a man with dropsy.
Why did Jesus give them a parable? Some were choosing the chief rooms.
Why should we sit in the lowest room? So that the one who invited us may say, “Go up higher,” and [we] shall have worship in the presence of those who sit with us.
What is “worship” here? Esteem, praise, honour, glory.
How many yoke of oxen had the man who wanted to be excused? 5.
What is a yoke? A pair.
After all refused, whom did they bring in to the supper? The poor, the maimed, the halt, the blind.
Why should we count [the cost] first, before building? Lest there not be enough, and people mock us.
What is salt that has lost its savor good for? Neither for the land, nor for the dunghill; men cast it out.
Luke 15
How many pieces of silver did the woman lose, [for which she lit] candles and swept the house? 10 pieces of silver.
Where was the elder son in the prodigal son story? In the field.
Luke 16
What did the man say of his stewardship? “I cannot dig; to beg, I am ashamed.”
Of whom should we make friends? The mammon of unrighteousness.
If not faithful in another’s, what shall we not receive? Our own.
What is highly esteemed among men [but] an abomination in the sight of God? [Justifying oneself, etc. — context-specific].
It is harder for one tittle of the law to fail than what? Heaven and earth to pass.
Luke 17
It is impossible for what not to come? Offenses.
Which tree should obey us? The sycamine tree, [if we say] be planted into the sea.
Luke 18
What did the unjust judge do? Feared not God, nor regarded man.
How did the Pharisee pray in the temple? “[I thank thee that I am not as other men are,] extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or as this publican.”
How fast did the blind beggar near Jericho receive sight? Immediately.
Luke 19
Who was Zacchaeus? A chief publican, [and] rich.
Which tree did Zacchaeus climb? A sycomore tree.
What did the nobleman say when he gave out talents? “Occupy till I come.”
Why was Jerusalem [to be] destroyed? Because they knew not the time of their visitation.
Luke 20
What question did the scribes ask Jesus? “By what authority doest thou these things?”
What did Jesus ask them? “The baptism of John, was [it] from heaven, or of men?”
Of whom did the husbandman parable speak? The Pharisees [and the chief priests].
Humans in heaven do not marry — as what? As the children of the resurrection.
Luke 21
We shall be hated by all, but? “There shall not a hair of your head perish.”
What surrounds Jerusalem [in that day]? Days of vengeance.
What shall be upon the people? Wrath upon [this] people.
Until when shall Jerusalem be trodden down? Until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.
How should we take heed to ourselves? That we be not overtaken with drunkenness, surfeiting, and the cares of this life.
What is “surfeiting”? Excess.
How will the day of God come? As a snare.
What should we do before the day of God? Pray always, that we may be accounted worthy to escape all those things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Where was Jesus during the day? In the temple, teaching.
Where was Jesus at night? On the Mount of Olives.
What did the people do? Came early in the morning to hear Him.
Luke 22
What is the Passover also called? The feast of unleavened bread.
What did the priests do? Sought how they might kill Jesus.
Whom did Jesus send to prepare the Passover? Peter and John.
How did they know [where to go]? They would enter the city [and] meet a man carrying a pitcher of water.
What did Jesus do at the Passover? The communion service [the Lord’s Supper].
How was Jesus among them? As he who serves.
How did Jesus send the disciples [out to preach]? Without purse, [or] scrip, [or] shoes.
Why were the disciples now to buy a scrip, purse, [and] sword? “He [Jesus] was reckoned among the transgressors”; because the things concerning Him have an end.
Why were the disciples sleeping on the Mount of Olives? For sorrow.
Luke 23
Why was Jesus sent to Herod? The Pharisees said He stirred up the people throughout all Jewry, from Galilee — and Herod had jurisdiction over Galilee.
How was Herod when he saw Jesus? Exceeding glad.
Why? Because he was desirous to see Him for a long season.
What did Herod’s soldiers do when Jesus did not answer? They set Him at nought, and mocked Him, [and] arrayed Him in a [gorgeous] robe.
What does “set at nought” mean? Make of no account, despise utterly, hold in least esteem.
What happened to Herod after this? He became a friend with Pilate.
Why was Barabbas arrested? For sedition and murder.
After Simon carried Jesus’ cross, what did the women do? Bewailed and lamented Him.
Who followed Jesus? A great company of people, and [of] women.
What did Jesus answer them? “Weep for yourselves, and for your children.”
Why? “The days [are] coming [in which] they shall say, ‘Blessed [are] the barren, [and the wombs] that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck.’”
Then what shall they say? “Mountains, fall on us; [and to the] hills, cover us.”
What kind of tree are [sinful] people [compared to]? Dry.
What kind of tree is Jesus? A green tree.
How was the superscription written? In Latin, Greek, [and] Hebrew.
Luke 24
What did the angels tell the disciples at the tomb? “Why seek ye the living among the dead?”
What did the angels tell the disciples to remember? “Remember [what] He spoke unto you when He was still in Galilee.”
What did Jesus tell them? “The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.”
To whom did the two angels speak? Mary [Magdalene], Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and other women.
How did the [other] disciples receive them? Their words seemed as idle tales, and they believed them not.
How far is Emmaus from Jerusalem? 60 furlongs.
How much is a furlong? About 201 metres.
Why did the disciples on the road to Emmaus not recognize Jesus? Their eyes were holden.
Who approached the 2 disciples on the road to Emmaus? Jesus.
What did Jesus ask them? “What manner of communications are these that you have one to another, as you walk, and are sad?”
What is the name of one of the Emmaus disciples? Cleopas.
How did Jesus rebuke the Emmaus disciples for unbelief? “O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken.”
What did Jesus explain to them? [All things] from Moses [and] all the prophets.
Where did the Emmaus disciples go after this? [Back to Jerusalem] to see the eleven [the 12, minus Judas].
What happened? Jesus appeared unto them; they were afraid.
What did Jesus say? “Why are you troubled, and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?”
Gospel of John — Questions and Answers (King James Version)
John 1
How did Jesus give power to be sons of God? Not of blood, nor of [the will of the] flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
Where did the Pharisees ask John the Baptist questions? Bethabara, beyond Jordan.
Who was John the Baptist with when he said, “Behold the Lamb of God”? 2 of his disciples.
Who was from Bethsaida? Andrew, Philip, Peter.
Whom did Jesus find? Philip.
Who finds Nathanael? Philip.
John 2
When was there a marriage in Cana? The third day.
How many waterpots of stone were at the marriage? 6.
Which verse was fulfilled when Jesus made a scourge of small cords? Ps. 69:9 — “The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.”
How long was the temple in building? 46 years.
“Jesus did not commit Himself unto them” — what does this mean? He did not place confidence [in them], [did] not think [their belief] to be true [trustworthy].
What did Jesus not need? Anyone to testify of man, because He knew what was in man.
John 3
Where was John baptizing? Aenon, near Salim.
Why? Because there was much water there.
John 4
How many did Jesus baptize? None — His disciples did baptize.
When the Pharisees knew Jesus baptized more than John, where did Jesus go? Left Judea for Galilee.
Where is Jacob’s well? Sychar.
When did Jesus sit at the well, being wearied? The 6th hour.
How many husbands had the woman at the well? 5.
What did the woman at the well do after talking to Jesus? Told the men of the city [and they] came to see Jesus.
How many Samaritans of that city believed? Many.
How long did Jesus stay with them? 2 days.
Why did the Galileans receive Jesus? After seeing all that He did in Jerusalem at the feast.
Where is Cana? Galilee.
What is the second miracle Jesus did, coming from Judea into Galilee? [Healing the nobleman’s son, who was about] to die.
John 5
What is in Jerusalem by the sheep market? A pool.
What is the pool called? Bethesda.
How many porches [does it have]? 5.
What kind of impotent folk were there? Blind, halt, withered.
How long was the [one] impotent man there? 38 years.
What two things did Jesus do after that? He healed on the Sabbath, and said, “My Father worketh, and I work.”
How did the Pharisees respond? They wanted to kill Him the more.
He that honours not the Son — [what does he do]? Honours not the Father.
What was John the Baptist [called]? A burning [and] shining light.
Why did the Pharisees not believe? They received honour one from another, and did not believe Moses.
How can we know the Pharisees did not believe Moses? Because they did not believe Jesus, of whom Moses wrote.
John 6
Who said a lad has 5 loaves and 2 fishes? Andrew.
What did Jesus do when they wanted to make Him king? Departed to a mountain alone.
How far had the disciples rowed before they saw Jesus? 25 [or 30] furlongs.
What happened after Jesus entered the ship? Immediately [the ship] was at the land.
For which bread should we labor? The bread [that endures unto] everlasting life.
What has God done to Jesus? Sealed Him.
What is the work of God? To believe on Him whom He has sent.
What did the people ask Jesus? “[What sign showest thou,] that we may believe thee?”
Which sign did Jesus give? “Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; my Father gives you the true bread from heaven.”
Who comes to Jesus? Every man that has heard, and learned of the Father.
What happens to him that drinks Jesus’ blood and eats His flesh? He has eternal life, and Jesus will raise him up; he dwells in Me, and I in him.
What also happens to him that eats and drinks [of Jesus]? He shall live by Me, as I also live by the Father.
Who alone can come to Jesus? Except it be given unto him of My Father.
What happened when Jesus said that? Many [of His] disciples walked no more with Him.
John 7
Why did Jesus walk in Galilee, and no more openly in Jewry [Judea]? Because they sought to kill Him.
Why did the world hate Jesus? Because He testified that their works were evil.
Who said, “Go [into] Judea, that your disciples may see your works”? Jesus’ brothers.
Why didn’t Jesus go to the feast of tabernacles [right away]? Because His time was not yet [fully] come.
When did Jesus go to the feast? After His brothers had gone.
How did Jesus go to the feast? As it were, secretly.
Why did no man speak openly of Jesus at the feast? For fear of the Jews.
What does he that speaks of himself seek? His own glory.
What did the Pharisees say when Jesus said, “Why go ye about to kill me?” “Thou hast a devil.”
What did this prove? They were liars, as Jesus read people’s minds.
What did people do on the Sabbath, [so] that Moses’ law not be broken? Receive circumcision.
How did Jesus compare this to the Pharisees? “Are ye angry at me, because I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day?”
What did Jesus tell them to do? “Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.”
What did the people still say, after all of Jesus’ miracles? “We know this man, whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.”
How did Jesus teach after that? “Ye both know me, and [know] whence I am… he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.”
What did Jesus say of His Father? “I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me.”
Why didn’t they take Jesus then? For His hour had not yet come.
Where did people think Jesus would go, where they would not find Him? Unto the dispersed among the Gentiles.
What did Jesus cry on the last day of the feast? “If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.”
What does “cried” mean? (Greek: krazo) — cry aloud, vociferate, speak with a loud voice.
What happens to those who believe in Jesus? “Out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.”
What does this mean? This He spoke of the Spirit, which those that believe on Him should receive.
John 8
Where did Jesus say, “Ye both know me, and ye know my Father also”? In the treasury, in the temple.
When Jesus said [certain things], what did many believe on Him? “He that sent me is with me; the Father hath not left me alone.”
Why did they seek to kill Jesus? Because His word had no place in them.
What did the [unbelieving] Pharisees do? The things they had seen of their father, [the devil].
What would the Pharisees do if they were children of Abraham? The works of Abraham.
John 9
What does the pool of Siloam mean? Sent.
John 11
Who is the brother of Mary [and Martha]? Lazarus.
What did Jesus do when He heard Lazarus was sick? He abode 2 days [more] where He was.
How many hours are in a day? 12.
Why does a man stumble in the night? Because there is no light in him.
Who said, “Let us also go, that we may die with him”? Thomas.
Where did Jesus go after [the council] wanted to put Him to death? The city [called] Ephraim.
John 12
When did Jesus go to Bethany? 6 days before the Passover.
What ointment did Mary bring? Spikenard.
How much could this be sold for? 300 pence.
What branches did they put [in the path] before Jesus’ donkey? Palm branches.
Which prophecy is this? Zech. 9:9.
To whom did certain Greeks say, “We would see Jesus”? Philip [and] Andrew [told] Jesus.
John 13
What did Jesus tell the disciples when He washed their feet? “Ye are clean, but not all.”
John 16
The Holy Spirit reproved the world of sin, because? “They believe not on me.”
Of righteousness, because? “I go to my Father, and ye see me no more.”
Of judgment, because? “The prince of this world is judged.”
John 18
Where did Jesus go after the [upper room] discourses? [The garden] over the brook Cedron.
What was the name of the servant whose ear was cut off? Malchus.
After taking Jesus, where did they lead Him [first]? [To] Annas.
Who was Annas? Father-in-law of Caiaphas.
After what did Peter say, “I know him not”? After Annas had sent Jesus, bound, to Caiaphas.
John 19
What did they do to Jesus? Pilate scourged Him, [put on Him a] crown of thorns, [and a] purple robe.
What did Pilate hear, which made him think [Jesus had] the lesser sin? [That He was a king — and] he brought Jesus to the pavement, [in] Hebrew, Gabbatha.
What was it, [and] what time? The preparation of the Passover, the 6th hour.
Which prophecy says “no bone broken”? Ex. 12:46 — “Neither shall ye break a bone thereof” — [and] Ps. 22:16 — “They shall look on him whom they have pierced.”
John 20
To whom did Mary Magdalene say, “They have taken away [the body of] Jesus”? Peter and John.
Who arrived first at the sepulchre? John.
Who doubted Jesus’ resurrection? Thomas.
John 21
Where did Jesus show Himself? [At] the Sea of Tiberias.
Who were together? Simon, Thomas, Nathanael, the sons of Zebedee, and 2 others.