Easter Bible Quiz: 25 Questions with Answers

The death and resurrection of Jesus are the centre of the Christian faith. "Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and He was buried, and He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures" (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).

This quiz walks through those days in order, from the upper room to the empty tomb. Use it in a Holy Week study, an Easter programme, a youth group lesson, or as a family devotion.

Part 1: The Last Supper and Gethsemane

Matthew 26 — How much were Judas's wages for betraying Jesus?
1. Ten shekels
2. Fifty denarii
3. Thirty pieces of silver
4. A talent of gold
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Answer: Thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26:15)
The chief priests counted it out.
Matthew 26 — What did Jesus say about the bread at the Last Supper?
1. "This is manna"
2. "Take, eat; this is My body"
3. "Save it for later"
4. "Give it to the poor"
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Answer: "Take, eat; this is My body" (Matthew 26:26)
Then He gave thanks for the cup.
Matthew 26 — Where did Jesus pray before His arrest?
1. In the temple
2. On the Mount of Transfiguration
3. At Gethsemane
4. In the upper room
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Answer: At Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36)
"Not as I will, but as You will."
Luke 22 — What did Jesus say as He gave the cup at the supper?
1. "This cup is the new covenant in My blood"
2. "This is water"
3. "Drink it later"
4. "This is for Judas"
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Answer: "This cup is the new covenant in My blood" (Luke 22:20)
"Which is shed for you."
Luke 22 — What did Jesus say He had prayed for Simon?
1. That he would be rich
2. That he would never sin
3. That his faith should not fail
4. That he would become king
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Answer: That his faith should not fail (Luke 22:32)
"When you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren."
Matthew 27 — Which prisoner did the crowd ask Pilate to release?
1. Judas
2. Simon
3. Barabbas
4. Malchus
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Answer: Barabbas (Matthew 27:21)
They cried out for Jesus to be crucified.

Part 2: The trial and the cross

Matthew 27 — What did Pilate do to show he was innocent of Jesus' blood?
1. Tore his robe
2. Washed his hands before the multitude
3. Fled Jerusalem
4. Freed Jesus
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Answer: Washed his hands before the multitude (Matthew 27:24)
"You see to it."
Matthew 27 — Who was compelled to carry Jesus' cross?
1. Peter
2. Simon of Cyrene
3. Joseph of Arimathea
4. John
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Answer: Simon of Cyrene (Matthew 27:32)
They found him as they came out.
Luke 23 — To which ruler did Pilate send Jesus because He was a Galilean?
1. Caesar
2. Caiaphas
3. Herod
4. Annas
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Answer: Herod (Luke 23:6-7)
Herod and Pilate became friends that day.
Luke 23 — What did Jesus pray for those crucifying Him?
1. "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do"
2. "Destroy them"
3. "Remember them"
4. "Judge them"
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Answer: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do" (Luke 23:34)
The soldiers divided His garments.
John 19 — What did Pilate write on the cross?
1. "The Criminal"
2. "JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS"
3. "The Prophet of Galilee"
4. "Son of Joseph"
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Answer: "JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS" (John 19:19)
Written in Hebrew, Greek and Latin.
John 19 — To whom did Jesus entrust His mother?
1. Peter
2. James His brother
3. Mary Magdalene
4. The disciple whom He loved
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Answer: The disciple whom He loved (John 19:26-27)
"Behold your mother!"
John 19 — What did Jesus say just before He gave up His spirit in John?
1. "Peace be with you"
2. "It is finished!"
3. "Father, forgive them"
4. "Why have You forsaken Me?"
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Answer: "It is finished!" (John 19:30)
He bowed His head.
Matthew 28 — What did the angel say to the women at the tomb?
1. "He is sleeping"
2. "Go away"
3. "He is not here; for He is risen, as He said"
4. "They stole Him"
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Answer: "He is not here; for He is risen, as He said" (Matthew 28:6)
"Come, see the place where the Lord lay."

Part 3: The empty tomb and the risen Lord

Matthew 28 — What lie were the soldiers paid to tell?
1. That He never died
2. That the angels took Him
3. That Pilate moved Him
4. That His disciples came by night and stole Him while they slept
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Answer: That His disciples came by night and stole Him while they slept (Matthew 28:13)
They were given a large sum of money.
Matthew 28 — On which mountain in Galilee did Jesus meet the eleven?
1. Mount Sinai
2. Mount Carmel
3. Mount Hermon
4. The mountain Jesus had appointed for them
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Answer: The mountain Jesus had appointed for them (Matthew 28:16)
Some worshiped, but some doubted.
Matthew 28 — In whose name did Jesus command His disciples to baptize?
1. In His name only
2. John the Baptist
3. The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
4. Moses
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Answer: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19)
"I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
Matthew 28 — What did Jesus promise at the end of Matthew?
1. "I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
2. "I will return tomorrow."
3. "Go home and rest."
4. "You will be kings."
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Answer: "I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:20)
"Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
Luke 24 — What did the men in shining garments ask the women?
1. "Why do you seek the living among the dead?"
2. "Who are you looking for?"
3. "Where is Peter?"
4. "Why are you crying?"
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Answer: "Why do you seek the living among the dead?" (Luke 24:5)
"He is not here, but is risen!"
Luke 24 — To which village were the two disciples walking?
1. Bethany
2. Emmaus
3. Bethlehem
4. Jericho
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Answer: Emmaus (Luke 24:13)
About seven miles from Jerusalem.
Luke 24 — When were the Emmaus disciples' eyes opened?
1. When He broke bread and blessed it
2. When He walked with them
3. When they reached the city
4. When He showed His hands
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Answer: When He broke bread and blessed it (Luke 24:30-31)
Then He vanished from their sight.
John 20 — Who first came to the tomb while it was still dark?
1. Peter
2. John
3. Thomas
4. Mary Magdalene
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Answer: Mary Magdalene (John 20:1)
She saw the stone taken away.
John 20 — Who outran Peter to the tomb?
1. Thomas
2. Andrew
3. James
4. The other disciple (whom Jesus loved)
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Answer: The other disciple (whom Jesus loved) (John 20:4)
Peter went in first.
John 20 — How did Mary Magdalene recognize Jesus?
1. When He called her by name
2. By His clothes
3. By His voice singing
4. By seeing His hands
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Answer: When He called her by name (John 20:16)
She thought He was the gardener.
John 20 — What did Thomas say when he saw the risen Jesus?
1. "My Lord and my God!"
2. "I still doubt"
3. "Where have You been?"
4. "It is a ghost"
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Answer: "My Lord and my God!" (John 20:28)
"Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."

The resurrection appearances

Who saw Him	Where	Reference
Mary Magdalene	At the tomb	John 20:11-18
Two disciples	On the road to Emmaus	Luke 24:13-32
The disciples (Thomas absent)	In a locked room	John 20:19-23
The disciples with Thomas	Eight days later	John 20:26-29
Seven disciples	By the Sea of Tiberias	John 21:1-14
More than five hundred	At once	1 Corinthians 15:6

Use it at Easter

Run the quiz live on a big screen with MyBibleQuiz, with everyone answering on their phones, or read it aloud to your family over Easter weekend. For more about Jesus' life, try the Life of Jesus quiz and the New Testament quiz.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Easter story in the Bible?

Each Gospel tells it: Matthew 26–28, Mark 14–16, Luke 22–24 and John 13–21. Paul summarises its meaning in 1 Corinthians 15.

On which day did Jesus rise from the dead?

On the third day, the first day of the week, very early in the morning (Luke 24:1-7; 1 Corinthians 15:4).

Who was the first person to see the risen Jesus?

Mary Magdalene, according to John 20:11-18 and Mark 16:9.

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