Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1370 Question: Fill in the Two Blanks with the Same Word

2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1370 Question: Fill in the two blanks with the same word. Multiple choice. “All things were made through ______, and without ______nothing was made.” a. Christ b. God c. Light d. Him Answer: d. Him Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 1:3 1375 Question: Fill in the two blanks with the same word. In the Gospel of John, Chapter 1, we know that the true Light gives light to man. This true Light, referring to Jesus Christ, enlightens every man but not all mankind live in this light. The world rejects this light as we hear in verse 10, “He was in the world, and the world was made through ______, and the world did not know ______.” Nevertheless, the miracle of Christology for us is understood with Communion and the hymn that follows, “We have seen the true Light.” Answer: Him Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 1:10

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 1 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1383 Question: Fill in the blank. Multiple choice. When John the Baptist was baptizing in Bethabara, the Pharisees questioned why he baptizes if he is not Christ. He answers them, “I baptize with ______, but there stands One among you whom you do not know. It is He who, coming after me, is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose.” a) Water b) Spirit c) Truth d) Oil Answer: a. Water Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 1:26-27 1387 Question: Fill in the blank. As John the Baptist bore witness to Jesus Christ, he spoke about how the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus. He saw how Christ fully possesses the Holy Spirit when the Spirit descended “from heaven like a _____, and He remained upon Him.” Answer: Dove Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 1:32

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 2 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1388 Question: Finish the quote. Multiple choice. In Chapter 1, the day after John the Baptist tells the Pharisees that he baptizes with water, he bears witness to Jesus, “Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes ______.” a. With the True Light b. With the Holy Spirit c. Beyond the Jordan River d. With Water and Wine Answer: b. With the Holy Spirit Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 1:33 1390 Question: Answer the following question. In Chapter 1, as they looked toward Jesus, two followers of John the Baptist heard him (John the Baptist) say, “Behold the Lamb of God!” After the two disciples heard John speak, they began to follow Jesus. Who were these two disciples? Answer: Andrew and Simon Also acceptable - Andrew and Simon Peter, Andrew and Cephas, Andrew and Peter Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 1:35-42

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 4 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1406 Question: Fill in the two blanks. In the Gospel of John, Chapter 3, Jesus assures Nicodemus that one must be born again to enter the kingdom of God. Jesus says to Nicodemus, “That which is born of the flesh is ______, and that which is born of the Spirit is ______.” Answer: Flesh and Spirit Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 3:6 1413 Question: Answer the following question. In Chapter 3, we see that Jesus and His disciples went into the land of Judea where they continued to baptize. Who gave his witness to Christ as the One who is greater by saying, “He must increase, but I must decrease”? Answer: John or John the Baptist Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 3:30

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 6 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1419 Question: Finish the quote. Multiple choice. When Jesus left Judea and came to Samaria, He was wearied so He sat on Jacob’s well and asked for a drink. The Samaritan woman said, “How is it that You, being a Jew, ask a drink from me…?” Jesus responded by saying, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you ______.” a. Greater things b. Eternal thirst c. Eternal light d. Living water Answer: d. Living water Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 4:9-10 1423 Question: Answer the following question. In the Gospel of John, Chapter 4, who said, “Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” Answer: The Samaritan woman (or the woman at the well) Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 4:29

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 8 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1432 Question: Answer the following question. In Chapter 4, John speaks about a pool called the Sheep Gate. He explains that an angel stirs the water and whoever stepped in first is healed by the moving water. There is a paralytic man that knows he cannot be picked up and put into the water first because of his ailment. What did Jesus say to the infirm man to encourage his faith and show he was now healed? Answer: “Rise, take up your bed and walk.” Or anything that includes Rise, Stand or Walk Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 5:2-8 1437 Question: Fill in the blank. Multiple choice. During Jesus’ discourse in Chapter 5, He says, “Most assuredly, I say to you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear will _____.” a. Die b. Rise c. Believe d. Live Answer: d. Live Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 5:25

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 9 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1440 Question: Answer the following question. In Chapter 5, Jesus presents four witnesses to His Divinity. The first He called the “burning and shining lamp.” Who was this ‘lamp’ that people were willing to listen to for a while? Answer: John or John the Baptist Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 5:34-35 1449 Question: Fill in the two blanks. Multiple choice. In Chapter 6, after the feeding of the five thousand, the multitude got into boats and followed Jesus to Capernaum. Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled. Do not labor for the food that _____, but for the food which ______to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.” a. Nourishes and Prevails b. Decreases and Increases c. Perishes and Endures d. Sustains and Succumbs Answer: c. Perishes and Endures Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 6:24-27

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 10 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1451 Question: Fill in the blank. In Chapter 6, Jesus proclaims to the people in Capernaum that He is the bread of life and those who believe in Him will receive eternal life. Jesus says, “That everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the _____ day.” Answer: Last Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 6:40 1459 Question: Answer the following question. At the end of Chapter 6, Jesus knew beforehand that one of His disciples would betray Him. Who was Jesus speaking of when He said, “One of you is a devil”? Answer: Judas Iscariot Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 6:70-71

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 11 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1469 Question: Fill in the blank. Multiple choice. In Chapter 7, John tells us that there was division amongst the crowd of people on the last day of the feast. Some people wanted to arrest Jesus but no one touched Him. The chief priests and Pharisees asked the officers why they have not seized Him. The officers replied, “No man ever spoke like this man!” So the Pharisees answered, “Are you also _____?” a. Glorified b. Deceived c. Risen d. Accursed Answer: b. Deceived Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 7:43-47 1475 Question: Fill in the blank. In Chapter 8, Jesus continued to speak to the crowd. He said, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in ______, but have the light of life.” Answer: Darkness Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 8:12

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 12 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1477 Question: Finish the quote. In Chapter 8, the Jews said concerning Jesus, “Will He kill Himself, because He says, ‘Where I go you cannot come’?” Jesus responded to them, “You are from beneath; I am from above. You are of this world; I am ______of ______.” Answer: Not of this world Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 8:22-23 1479 Question: Fill in the blank. Multiple choice. Jesus told the Jews who believed in Him that the “truth shall make you free.” They responded, “We are ______descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone.” a. Herod’s b. Abraham’s c. Solomon’s d. Cornelius’ Answer: b. Abraham’s Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 8:32-33

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 13 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1485 Question: Answer the following question. Multiple choice. In Chapter 9, when Jesus saw a blind man, His disciples asked, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” What was Jesus’ answer? a. This man b. His parents c. Neither d. This man and his parents Answer: c. Neither Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 9:1-3 1488 Question: Answer the following question. After the blind man washed his eyes in the pool called Siloam, he received sight. What day did Jesus make the clay and open the eyes of the man who was blind from birth? Answer: A Sabbath Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 9:14

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 14 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1495 Question: Finish the quote. In Chapter 10, we begin to understand John’s recording of the prophecy of Christ’s impending death through Jesus’ parable of the Good Shepherd. Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the ______.” Answer: Sheep Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 10:11 1499 Question: Answer the following question with yes or no. At the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, John writes that it was winter and that the Jews surrounded Jesus asking Him if He is the Christ. Does Jesus answer the Jews that He is the Christ? Answer: Yes Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 10:22-25 1501 Question: Fill in the blank. Jesus clearly told the Jews that He was the Christ saying, “I and My Father are _____.” Answer: One Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 10:30

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 15 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1503 Question: Fill in the blank. Multiple choice. In Chapter 10, John records that the Jews still have doubt about who Jesus is. When Jesus said that He is one with the Father, the Jews pick up stones to stone Jesus. The Jews said, “For a good work we do not stone You, but for ______, and because You, being a Man, make Yourself God.” a. Disbelief b. Doubt c. Evil d. Blasphemy Answer: d. Blasphemy Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 10:31-33 1507 Question: Fill in the blank. In Chapter 11, John records the concern that the disciples have for Jesus to go to Judea since the Jews have already sought to stone Him. John writes that Jesus first spoke of how His friend Lazarus sleeps. But then Jesus clearly states that, “Lazarus is dead.” John continues, “Then Thomas, who is called the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, ‘Let us also go, that we may _____ with Him’.” Answer: Die Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 11:8-16

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 16 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1509 Question: Answer the following question. When Lazarus was in the tomb for four days, to whom did many of the Jews go to comfort? Answer: Martha and Mary Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 11:17-19 1512 Question: Answer the following question. Multiple choice. After Jesus spoke with Martha, Martha told her sister Mary that Jesus is calling for her. Jesus saw Mary weeping and asked the Jews where they laid Lazarus. The Jews said to Jesus, “Lord, come and see.” What happened next? a. Jesus wept b. Jesus took away the stone c. Jesus anointed Lazarus with spices d. None of the above Answer: a. Jesus wept Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 11:33-35

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 17 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1519 Question: Answer the following question. Six days before the Passover, Martha served supper to Jesus in Bethany. Then she used a very expensive oil to anoint Jesus’ feet. Which one of His disciples, thinking of his own gain, complained that Martha should have used a less costly oil and used the rest of the denarii for the poor? Answer: Judas Iscariot Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 12:1-5 1522 Question: Fill in the two blanks with the same word. In Chapter 12, when Jesus spoke to the crowd in Jerusalem, He encouraged them once again to come to the True Light. Jesus said, “A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest ______overtake you; he who walks in ______does not know where he is going.” Answer: Darkness Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 12:35

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 19 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1543 Question: Fill in the three blanks with the same word. In Chapter 15, Jesus calls us to keep His commandments including to love one another as He has loved us. Jesus tells us that, “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his ______. You are My ______if you do whatever I command. No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you ______, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.” Answer: Friends Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 15:13-15 1549 Question: Fill in the blank. In Chapter 16, Jesus tells His disciples, “A little while, and you will not see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me, because I go to the ______.” Answer: Father Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 16:16

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 20 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1553 Question: Fill in the two blanks. Multiple choice. In Chapter 17, John records more of the discourse Jesus offers His disciples concerning His Divinity and His relationship with the Father. Jesus raised His eyes to heaven, and spoke, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son … that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him. And this is eternal life, that they may ______, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” a. Worship Me b. Rebuke You c. Know You d. Love Me Answer: c. Know You Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 17:1-3 1555 Question: Fill in the blank. In Chapter 17, Jesus said, “Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to you, Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be _____ as We are.” Answer: One Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 17:11

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 21 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1558 Question: Fill in the blank. In Chapter 17, when praying for the Church, Jesus said, “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in ______, that the world may believe that You sent Me.” Answer: Us Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 17:20-21 1567 Question: Answer the following question. When the troops and Jewish officers arrested Jesus, they brought Jesus to Annas. Who advised the Jewish officers, “that it was expedient that one man should die for the people”? Answer: Caiaphas Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 18:14

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 23 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1584 Question: Answer the following question. When Jesus was crucified on the cross, what title did Pilate write and place on the cross? Please give the complete title. Answer: Jesus of Nazareth The King of the Jews (Must have complete title) Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 19:19 1589 Question: Answer the following question. After Jesus was crucified, His garments were taken and divided amongst the soldiers. When Jesus saw His mother standing by the cross, He said to His beloved disciple, “Behold your mother!” After this disciple took the mother of Jesus to his own home, what did Jesus say? Answer: I thirst Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 19:25-28

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 24 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1595 Question: Answer the following question. Since the crucified bodies needed to come down in preparation for the Sabbath, the soldiers broke the legs of the two men who were crucified beside Jesus. Then, one of the soldiers pierced the side of Jesus with a spear. What two things came out from where Jesus was pierced? Answer: Blood and Water Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 19:31-34 1599 Question: Answer the following question. Who were the two disciples who put a mixture of myrrh and aloes in the linen and wrapped the body of Jesus to prepare for the burial? Answer: Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus (Joseph and Nicodemus is acceptable) Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 19:38-40 1603 Question: Answer the following question. Who was the first person to see Jesus risen from the tomb? Answer: Mary Magdalene Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 20:14

Questions written by the V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura, and Kh. Kathleen A. Purpura. (C) 2019 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Youth and Parish Ministries Page 25 of 27 2020 Bible Bowl Practice Questions - Gospel of Saint John 1610 Question: Finish the quote. Multiple choice. John records that Thomas was not with the other ten disciples when Jesus first appeared after His resurrection. After being told about Christ’s appearance, Thomas said to them, “Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, ______.” a. My Lord is not Risen b. I will not believe c. He is My Lord d. I will not follow e. We are unbelieving Answer: b. I will not believe Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 20:24-25 1618 Question: Answer the following question. After His Resurrection, Jesus appeared again to the disciples. Simon Peter decided to go fishing and the other disciples joined him. That night the disciples did not catch any fish. The next morning, Jesus told the disciples to cast their net on the right side of the boat. How many large fish did John record was in the net? Answer: One hundred and fifty-three (153) Judges Note: Judge's Page Reference: John 21:3-8