The Crucifixion of Jesus: Hard Bible Quiz Flashcards

#1

According to Matthew's account, what was inscribed on the sign placed above Jesus's head during the crucifixion?

📖 Matthew 27:37

#2

In Mark's Gospel, what were the two criminals crucified alongside Jesus called?

📖 Mark 15:27

#3

According to John's Gospel, what did the soldiers do with Jesus's garments at the crucifixion?

📖 John 19:23-24

#4

What did Jesus say to the thief who asked to be remembered in his kingdom?

📖 Luke 23:43

#5

According to Matthew and Mark, at what hour did Jesus cry out 'Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani'?

📖 Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34

#6

What physical event occurred when Jesus died according to Matthew's Gospel?

📖 Matthew 27:51-52

#7

What was the name of the man from Arimathea who requested Jesus's body from Pilate?

📖 Matthew 27:57

#8

According to the Gospel accounts, how many times did Peter deny Jesus, and what animal's cry marked each denial?

📖 Matthew 26:34

#2

Robbers

Mark 15:27 uses the Greek word 'lestai' which is translated as 'robbers' in the NIV, indicating they were criminals involved in robbery or brigandage rather than political rebellion.

Mark 15:27

#1

THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS

Matthew 27:37 specifically states that the inscription read 'THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS,' distinguishing his account from those of Mark, Luke, and John, each of which present slightly different wording.

Matthew 27:37

#4

Today you will be with me in paradise

Luke 23:43 records Jesus's response to the repentant thief: 'Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise,' offering immediate assurance of salvation and eternal presence with Christ.

Luke 23:43

#3

They divided them by casting lots, and cast lots for his tunic

John 19:23-24 describes how the soldiers divided Jesus's garments among themselves and cast lots for his tunic, fulfilling the Psalm 22:18 prophecy about dividing his garments.

John 19:23-24

#6

The curtain of the temple was torn in two, the earth shook, rocks split, and tombs opened

Matthew 27:51-52 describes the curtain tearing, an earthquake, rocks splitting, and tombs opening, emphasizing the cosmic significance of Jesus's death with multiple supernatural occurrences.

Matthew 27:51-52

#5

The ninth hour

Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 both record that at the ninth hour (approximately 3 p.m.), Jesus cried out these words, which mean 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me,' quoting Psalm 22:1.

Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34

#8

Three times; a rooster crowed

All four Gospels record that Peter denied Jesus three times, and the rooster's crow marked the fulfillment of Jesus's prediction in Matthew 26:34, Mark 14:30, Luke 22:34, and John 13:38.

Matthew 26:34

#7

Joseph

Joseph of Arimathea is named in all four Gospel accounts (Matthew 27:57, Mark 15:43, Luke 23:50, John 19:38) as a wealthy member of the Sanhedrin who was a disciple and requested Jesus's body for burial.

Matthew 27:57

#9

What substance was offered to Jesus to drink during the crucifixion, and at what point was it offered according to Matthew's account?

📖 Matthew 27:34, 48

#10

According to John's Gospel, who stood at the foot of the cross, and what did Jesus say to them?

📖 John 19:25-27

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#10

Jesus's mother and the disciple whom he loved; Jesus told his mother the disciple would care for her

John 19:25-27 specifically records that Jesus's mother and the beloved disciple stood at the cross, and Jesus entrusted his mother to the beloved disciple's care, saying 'Woman, here is your son' and 'Here is your mother.'

John 19:25-27

#9

Wine mixed with myrrh or gall before the crucifixion; wine mixed with gall at the cross

Matthew 27:34 describes wine mixed with gall offered before crucifixion (which Jesus refused), and Matthew 27:48 mentions wine offered on a sponge near the end, distinguishing Matthew's account from Mark's reference to myrrh and vinegar timing.

Matthew 27:34, 48

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