100 New Testament Bible Trivia Questions and Answers

Test your knowledge with 100 New Testament Bible trivia questions and answers covering Jesus’ life, parables, apostles, miracles, and the early church.

Daniel Brooks

12/15/20254 min read

an open bible on a wooden table
an open bible on a wooden table

The New Testament is the heart of the Christian faith. It tells the story of Jesus Christ, His teachings, His sacrifice, and the birth of the early Church. Every book invites us to grow deeper in faith, love, and understanding.

These New Testament Bible trivia questions and answers are designed to be both fun and meaningful. Some questions are easy and familiar. Others make you pause and think. All of them encourage closer reading of Scripture.

You can use this article for personal study, Bible quizzes, Sunday school, church groups, or family game nights.

Let’s begin.

100 New Testament Bible Trivia Questions and Answers

The Birth and Early Life of Jesus

  1. In which town was Jesus born
    Answer: Bethlehem

  2. Who was Jesus’ earthly mother
    Answer: Mary

  3. Who was told in a dream to take Mary as his wife
    Answer: Joseph

  4. Which angel announced Jesus’ birth to Mary
    Answer: Gabriel

  5. Who visited Jesus bringing gold, frankincense, and myrrh
    Answer: Wise men

  6. What sign guided the wise men
    Answer: A star

  7. Where did Mary and Joseph flee to protect Jesus
    Answer: Egypt

  8. Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah in the temple
    Answer: Simeon

  9. How old was Jesus when He spoke with teachers in the temple
    Answer: Twelve years old

  10. What was Jesus’ occupation before His ministry
    Answer: Carpenter

John the Baptist and Preparation

  1. Who baptized Jesus
    Answer: John the Baptist

  2. What river was Jesus baptized in
    Answer: The Jordan River

  3. What did the Spirit descend like at Jesus’ baptism
    Answer: A dove

  4. What did God say from heaven at Jesus’ baptism
    Answer: This is My beloved Son

  5. What was John the Baptist known for wearing
    Answer: Camel hair clothing

  6. What message did John preach
    Answer: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near

  7. Who imprisoned John the Baptist
    Answer: Herod

  8. Why was John the Baptist executed
    Answer: He condemned Herod’s unlawful marriage

  9. What did John call Jesus when he saw Him
    Answer: The Lamb of God

  10. Who prepared the way for the Lord
    Answer: John the Baptist

The Ministry of Jesus

  1. What was Jesus’ first miracle
    Answer: Turning water into wine

  2. Where did Jesus turn water into wine
    Answer: Cana

  3. How many disciples did Jesus choose
    Answer: Twelve

  4. Who were the first disciples Jesus called
    Answer: Peter and Andrew

  5. What sermon includes the Beatitudes
    Answer: The Sermon on the Mount

  6. What prayer did Jesus teach His disciples
    Answer: The Lord’s Prayer

  7. What parable teaches about loving your neighbor
    Answer: The Good Samaritan

  8. What parable features a lost son
    Answer: The Prodigal Son

  9. What miracle involved five loaves and two fish
    Answer: Feeding the five thousand

  10. Who walked on water with Jesus
    Answer: Peter

Parables and Teachings

  1. What parable speaks about a sower and seeds
    Answer: The Parable of the Sower

  2. What parable warns against building on sand
    Answer: The Wise and Foolish Builders

  3. What parable describes a rich man and Lazarus
    Answer: The Rich Man and Lazarus

  4. What parable involves ten virgins
    Answer: The Parable of the Ten Virgins

  5. What parable teaches forgiveness through debt
    Answer: The Unforgiving Servant

  6. What parable includes a mustard seed
    Answer: The Parable of the Mustard Seed

  7. What parable teaches persistence in prayer
    Answer: The Persistent Widow

  8. What parable involves workers in a vineyard
    Answer: The Laborers in the Vineyard

  9. What parable speaks of a lost sheep
    Answer: The Lost Sheep

  10. What parable teaches stewardship of talents
    Answer: The Parable of the Talents

Miracles of Jesus

  1. Who did Jesus raise from the dead in Bethany
    Answer: Lazarus

  2. What miracle healed a blind man using mud
    Answer: Healing of the man born blind

  3. How many lepers did Jesus heal at one time
    Answer: Ten

  4. Who returned to thank Jesus after being healed
    Answer: One Samaritan

  5. What storm did Jesus calm
    Answer: A storm on the Sea of Galilee

  6. Who touched Jesus’ garment and was healed
    Answer: A woman with bleeding

  7. What miracle happened at the wedding in Cana
    Answer: Water turned into wine

  8. Who did Jesus heal by speaking a word from afar
    Answer: A centurion’s servant

  9. What miracle fed a crowd of four thousand
    Answer: Feeding of the four thousand

  10. Who did Jesus restore after cutting off his ear
    Answer: Malchus

The Death and Resurrection of Jesus

  1. Who betrayed Jesus
    Answer: Judas Iscariot

  2. For how many pieces of silver was Jesus betrayed
    Answer: Thirty pieces of silver

  3. Where did Jesus pray before His arrest
    Answer: The Garden of Gethsemane

  4. Who denied Jesus three times
    Answer: Peter

  5. Who sentenced Jesus to be crucified
    Answer: Pontius Pilate

  6. Where was Jesus crucified
    Answer: Golgotha

  7. What was placed on Jesus’ head during crucifixion
    Answer: A crown of thorns

  8. Who helped carry Jesus’ cross
    Answer: Simon of Cyrene

  9. On what day did Jesus rise from the dead
    Answer: The third day

  10. Who discovered the empty tomb
    Answer: Mary Magdalene

The Early Church and Apostles

  1. Who replaced Judas Iscariot
    Answer: Matthias

  2. On what day did the Holy Spirit come at Pentecost
    Answer: The Day of Pentecost

  3. Who preached the first sermon after Pentecost
    Answer: Peter

  4. Who was the first Christian martyr
    Answer: Stephen

  5. Who persecuted Christians before converting
    Answer: Saul

  6. What was Saul’s new name
    Answer: Paul

  7. Who baptized the Ethiopian official
    Answer: Philip

  8. Who had a vision of clean and unclean animals
    Answer: Peter

  9. Who traveled with Paul on missionary journeys
    Answer: Barnabas

  10. Who wrote most of the New Testament letters
    Answer: Paul

Letters and Revelation

  1. What book emphasizes love repeatedly
    Answer: First John

  2. Which letter discusses the armor of God
    Answer: Ephesians

  3. Which book focuses on faith and works
    Answer: James

  4. What letter was written to a slave owner
    Answer: Philemon

  5. Who wrote the book of Revelation
    Answer: John

  6. On which island was Revelation written
    Answer: Patmos

  7. How many churches are addressed in Revelation
    Answer: Seven

  8. What book comes after the Gospels
    Answer: Acts

  9. What does Gospel mean
    Answer: Good news

  10. What is the final book of the New Testament
    Answer: Revelation

Final Knowledge Questions

  1. How many books are in the New Testament
    Answer: Twenty seven

  2. What is the shortest verse in the New Testament
    Answer: Jesus wept

  3. What language was most of the New Testament written in
    Answer: Greek

  4. Who was known as the beloved disciple
    Answer: John

  5. Who doubted Jesus’ resurrection
    Answer: Thomas

  6. Who wrote the book of Acts
    Answer: Luke

  7. What book records the birth of the Church
    Answer: Acts

  8. What is the Great Commission about
    Answer: Making disciples

  9. Who wrote the book of Hebrews according to tradition
    Answer: Paul

  10. What promise did Jesus give before ascending
    Answer: The coming of the Holy Spirit

Closing Questions

  1. Who ascended into heaven
    Answer: Jesus

  2. How many days after resurrection did Jesus ascend
    Answer: Forty days

  3. Who wrote the Gospel of Luke
    Answer: Luke

  4. What tax collector became a disciple
    Answer: Matthew

  5. Who healed a lame man at the temple gate
    Answer: Peter

  6. What book focuses on the end times
    Answer: Revelation

  7. What symbol represents Jesus as sacrifice
    Answer: The Lamb

  8. What city were believers first called Christians
    Answer: Antioch

  9. What command summarizes the Law
    Answer: Love God and love others

  10. What is the central message of the New Testament
    Answer: Salvation through Jesus Christ

The New Testament is a message of hope, grace, and redemption. These trivia questions remind us that knowing Scripture strengthens faith and deepens our walk with Christ.

Use this list to learn, teach, and grow. God’s Word always rewards those who seek it earnestly.

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