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10 Bible Trivia Questions About Jesus with Answers and References
Updated November 10, 2026
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A free list of 10 Bible trivia questions about Jesus, the center of all Scripture, each with an answer and a Bible reference. They cover his birth, baptism, first miracle, and the Sermon on the Mount.
Jesus is the center of the whole Bible: the Old Testament points to him and the New Testament tells his story and what followed. The four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) record his birth, ministry, death, and resurrection.
Below are 10 questions about Jesus, from the best-known events to details few people remember, each with an answer and a reference to check in the text. You can print the list as a PDF after a free sign-up, or show it on a screen in presentation mode.
The questions, with answers and references
1. In which town was Jesus born?
Answer: Bethlehem of Judea — Matthew 2:1
2. In which town did Jesus grow up?
Answer: Nazareth in Galilee, which is why he was called a Nazarene — Luke 2:39-40
3. Which angel announced the birth of Jesus to Mary?
Answer: The angel Gabriel — Luke 1:26-31
4. What gifts did the wise men present to the child Jesus?
Answer: Gold, frankincense and myrrh — Matthew 2:11
5. Who baptized Jesus, and in which river?
Answer: John the Baptist, in the Jordan River — Matthew 3:13
6. What descended on Jesus at his baptism?
Answer: The Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove — Matthew 3:16
7. How many days did Jesus fast before he was tempted?
Answer: Forty days and forty nights, in the wilderness — Matthew 4:1-2
8. What was Jesus' first miracle?
Answer: Turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana — John 2:1-11
9. How many apostles did Jesus choose?
Answer: Twelve — Luke 6:13
10. What is the name of Jesus' great sermon in Matthew 5 to 7?
Answer: The Sermon on the Mount, which includes the Beatitudes — Matthew 5:1-12
Activities to use with these questions
Open the meeting with a Bible activity and close with the questions from this list. Each page has step-by-step instructions, a key verse and a variation for your group.
Frequently asked questions
Can I print the list or show it on a screen?
Yes. You can print it or save it as a PDF after a free sign-up, or show the questions on a screen in presentation mode.
Where can I find more Bible trivia about Jesus?
Continue with the longer list of 20 questions about Jesus, or try the 100 easy Bible trivia questions, which cover his life too. Each answer here has a reference that points you to the passage.
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