Fun Bible Trivia Quiz: The Baptism of Jesus

Introduction to the Baptism of Jesus

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Here’s a quick trivia quiz designed for family fun, focusing on the Bible's accounts of the baptism of Jesus. The Bible gives us fascinating details about this pivotal moment

The quiz includes 4 easy questions, 4 medium questions, and 4 hard questions...but none TOO hard. Answers are provided at the end for convenience. So get your family and friends together, pick a team name, and jump on in! (See what we did there?) Answers are at the bottom—don’t peek until you’re done!

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Easy

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1. Who baptized Jesus in the Bible?

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A) Joseph

B) John the Baptist

C) John the Small Groups Pastor

D) Moses

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2. In what river did the baptism of Jesus take place?

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A) Nile

B) Jordan

C) Euphrates

D) River of Dreams

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3. What descended from heaven like a dove during Jesus’ baptism?

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A) An angel

B) The Holy Spirit

C) A cloud

D) A rainbow

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4. What did the voice from heaven say after Jesus was baptized?

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A) "Well done, good and faithful servant!"

B) "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

C) "Behold, the Lamb of God!"

D) "Congratulations!”

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Medium

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5. What was John the Baptist’s main message before baptizing people?

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A) "Watch your step.”

B) "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near!"

C) "Love one another!"

D) "The Messiah is coming!"

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6. What did John say when he saw Jesus coming to be baptized?

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A) "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!"

B) "The time has come!”

C) "Welcome, my friend!"

D) "This is the day the Lord has made!”

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7. Why did John hesitate to baptize Jesus?

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A) He didn’t have enough water.

B) He was too busy baptizing others.

C) He didn’t recognize Jesus at first.

D) He felt unworthy, saying Jesus should baptize him instead.

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8. Which Gospel does NOT include the phrase ‘the Spirit descending like a dove’ in its baptism account?

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A) Matthew

B) Mark

C) Luke

D) John

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Hard

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9. What did Jesus say to John the Baptist to convince him to perform the baptism?

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A) "It is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness."

B) "Do not fear, for I am with you."

C) "The Father has sent me to you."

D) "This is the way, walk ye in it."

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10. What unusual diet did John the Baptist follow, according to the Bible?

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A) Bread and fish

B) Locusts and wild honey

C) Figs and olives

D) Cheese and wine

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11. In which Gospel does John the Baptist explicitly deny being the Messiah before Jesus’ baptism?

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A) Matthew

B) Mark

C) Luke

D) John

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12. What Old Testament prophecy is often linked to John the Baptist’s role in preparing for Jesus, including at the baptism?

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A) "A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord.’"

B) "The Lord will send a new king."

C) "A star will rise out of Jacob."

D) "The lion sleeps tonight.”

How did you do? Tally your score—1 point per correct answer—and see who’s the baptism trivia champ in your family! Ready for the answers? Here they are:

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Answers to the Baptism of Jesus Trivia Quiz

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Whether you won or lost, aced the quiz or learned something new, Bible trivia is a great way to enjoy family time while exploring Scripture.

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Did You Know There Is a “Baptism of Jesus” Digital Comic Book in the TruPlay App?

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Did you know there’s a digital comic book in the TruPlay Games app that tells the story of Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River? In The Baptism of Jesus, stirring audio dramatization and vibrant color illustrations from The Action Bible bring to vivid, authentic life the story of the baptism—and more.

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The Baptism of Jesus Bible Trivia Quiz