The Trial of Jesus
  • 1. The Trial of Jesus, a pivotal event in the Christian faith, took place in the early 1st century AD and is detailed in the New Testament of the Bible. It began with his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane after Judas Iscariot betrayed him for thirty pieces of silver. Jesus was first taken to the high priest Annas and then to Caiaphas, where he faced questioning regarding his teachings and claims of being the Son of God. The trial was marked by a series of illegal procedures, including false testimonies and significant violations of Jewish law. Ultimately, the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council, found Jesus guilty of blasphemy. Subsequently, he was handed over to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, who was reluctant to condemn him but eventually succumbed to the pressures of the crowd demanding crucifixion. Pilate questioned Jesus but found no fault in him; however, he ultimately sentenced him to death to appease the masses. This trial, filled with political intrigue, mob mentality, and the fulfillment of prophecy, culminated in Jesus's crucifixion, marking a profound event in human history that Christians believe brought redemption and salvation to mankind.

    Who was the Roman governor during the trial of Jesus?
A) Herod Antipas
B) Caiaphas
C) Pontius Pilate
D) Judas Iscariot
  • 2. What was the charge brought against Jesus?
A) Blasphemy
B) Murder
C) Treason
D) Theft
  • 3. Which disciple betrayed Jesus?
A) John
B) James
C) Judas Iscariot
D) Peter
  • 4. What did Peter do during Jesus's trial?
A) Ran away
B) Denied knowing Jesus
C) Testified against him
D) Fought with guards
  • 5. What did the soldiers place on Jesus's head?
A) A crown of thorns
B) A king's crown
C) A headband
D) A gold tiara
  • 6. Whom did Pilate send Jesus to for questioning?
A) Annas
B) The Sanhedrin
C) Herod
D) Caiaphas
  • 7. What was the verdict of Jesus's trial?
A) Not guilty
B) Guilty
C) Insufficient evidence
D) Acquitted
  • 8. What did Pilate offer to the crowd during Passover?
A) Release a prisoner
B) A blessing
C) A sacrifice
D) A feast
  • 9. What symbol did Judas use to identify Jesus?
A) A kiss
B) A hug
C) A nod
D) A handshake
  • 10. Who helped carry Jesus's cross?
A) John
B) Peter
C) Simon of Cyrene
D) James
  • 11. What was the response of the disciples after Jesus was arrested?
A) They fled.
B) They gathered.
C) They fought back.
D) They prayed.
  • 12. What was the name of the garden where Jesus prayed before his trial?
A) Jericho
B) Nazareth
C) Golgotha
D) Gethsemane
  • 13. Who offered his tomb for Jesus's burial?
A) Joseph of Arimathea
B) Peter
C) Nicodemus
D) John
  • 14. How many times did Peter deny Jesus before the rooster crowed?
A) Three times
B) Four times
C) Twice
D) Once
  • 15. Which Jewish festival was occurring during the trial of Jesus?
A) Feast of Tabernacles
B) Pentecost
C) Passover
D) Hanukkah
  • 16. What did the crowd choose to be released instead of Jesus?
A) Barabbas
B) Matthew
C) Lazarus
D) Simon
  • 17. What did Pilate do to show he was not guilty of Jesus' death?
A) Calling in soldiers
B) Washing his hands
C) Fleeing the city
D) Dismissing the charges
  • 18. What did Jesus say when he was asked if he was the King of the Jews?
A) No, I am not.
B) You say that I am.
C) Why do you ask?
D) I am a servant.
  • 19. What physical punishment did Jesus receive from Pilate?
A) Burning
B) Imprisonment
C) Stoning
D) Scourging
  • 20. Where was Jesus crucified?
A) Bethlehem
B) Golgotha
C) Jericho
D) Nazareth
  • 21. Which disciple denied knowing Jesus during the trial?
A) Matthew
B) John
C) James
D) Peter
  • 22. Who was the Roman soldier that confessed Jesus was the Son of God after his crucifixion?
A) Herod
B) The centurion
C) Nicodemus
D) Pilate
  • 23. What miraculous event occurred at the moment of Jesus' death?
A) The temple veil was torn in two.
B) Fires erupted.
C) The sun went dark.
D) Earthquakes shook the land.
  • 24. What was the primary method of execution for Jesus?
A) Crucifixion
B) Burning
C) Stoning
D) Beheading
  • 25. Which disciple was at the foot of the cross during the crucifixion?
A) Peter
B) John
C) Judas
D) Matthew
  • 26. Which Jewish council was responsible for the trial of Jesus?
A) Sanhedrin
B) Sadducees
C) Zealots
D) Pharisees
  • 27. What did the crowd shout in response to Pilate’s question about Jesus?
A) Kill Him!
B) Let Him go!
C) Crucify Him!
D) Release Him!
  • 28. What happened to Judas after betraying Jesus?
A) He hanged himself.
B) He was stoned.
C) He became a follower.
D) He fled to Egypt.
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