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Advent Bible Quiz

Fifteen questions on the promise and the waiting — the prophets, Gabriel, Zechariah and Elizabeth, and Mary's yes. Written for a church or youth group evening in the weeks before Christmas.

Next Advent Sunday: 2026-11-29. 15 questions, each with the passage it comes from.

1. 1Which prophet foretold that a virgin would conceive and bear a son called Immanuel?

   1. Jeremiah
   2. Isaiah
   3. Ezekiel
   4. Hosea
   Answer

   Isaiah Isaiah 7:14

   Matthew quotes this prophecy when telling of Jesus' birth.

2. 2Which prophet named the town where the ruler of Israel would be born?

   1. Micah
   2. Joel
   3. Amos
   4. Malachi
   Answer

   Micah Micah 5:2

   The chief priests quoted it to Herod when the wise men came.

3. 3What does the name Immanuel mean?

   1. God saves
   2. God with us
   3. God is faithful
   4. God reigns
   Answer

   God with us Matthew 1:23

   Matthew translates the name as he quotes Isaiah.

4. 4Which angel told Zechariah he would have a son?

   1. Michael
   2. Raphael
   3. Gabriel
   4. Uriel
   Answer

   Gabriel Luke 1:19

   The angel names himself: "I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God."

5. 5What happened to Zechariah because he did not believe the angel?

   1. He was struck blind
   2. He could not speak
   3. He fell ill
   4. He was sent from the temple
   Answer

   He could not speak Luke 1:20

   He stayed mute until the child was named.

6. 6Who was Mary's relative, already expecting a son in her old age?

   1. Anna
   2. Elizabeth
   3. Joanna
   4. Salome
   Answer

   Elizabeth Luke 1:36

   The angel told Mary of Elizabeth's pregnancy as a sign.

7. 7What did Elizabeth's baby do when Mary greeted her?

   1. Leaped in her womb
   2. Was born early
   3. Went still
   4. Cried out
   Answer

   Leaped in her womb Luke 1:41

   Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit at the same moment.

8. 8Mary's song of praise is traditionally known by which name?

   1. The Benedictus
   2. The Magnificat
   3. The Nunc Dimittis
   4. The Gloria
   Answer

   The Magnificat Luke 1:46-55

   From the opening word of the Latin text, "My soul doth magnify the Lord."

9. 9What did Zechariah write when neighbours asked what the child would be called?

   1. "His name is John"
   2. "Call him Zechariah"
   3. "The Lord will name him"
   4. "He is a prophet"
   Answer

   "His name is John" Luke 1:63

   His speech returned the moment he wrote it.

10. 10In which town was Mary living when Gabriel came to her?

    1. Bethlehem
    2. Nazareth
    3. Capernaum
    4. Cana
    Answer

    Nazareth Luke 1:26-27

    Gabriel was sent to a city of Galilee named Nazareth.

11. 11To whom was Mary engaged?

    1. Zechariah
    2. Simeon
    3. Joseph
    4. Joses
    Answer

    Joseph Luke 1:27

    Joseph was of the house of David.

12. 12What did the angel tell Joseph in a dream?

    1. To go to Egypt at once
    2. Not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife
    3. To wait a year to marry
    4. To go to Jerusalem
    Answer

    Not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife Matthew 1:20

    The warning to flee to Egypt came later, after the wise men had gone.

13. 13John the Baptist's ministry fulfilled Isaiah's words about a voice crying where?

    1. In the wilderness
    2. In the temple
    3. In the market
    4. On the mountain
    Answer

    In the wilderness Isaiah 40:3; Mark 1:3

    All four Gospels apply the verse to John.

14. 14Whose royal line was Joseph descended from?

    1. Saul
    2. David
    3. Solomon only
    4. Hezekiah
    Answer

    David Matthew 1:20; Luke 1:27

    The angel addresses him as "Joseph, thou son of David."

15. 15Isaiah calls the promised child Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, and what else?

    1. King of Kings
    2. Prince of Peace
    3. Lord of Hosts
    4. Light of the World
    Answer

    Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6

    The five titles are given in a single verse.

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