The Resurrection: A Multiple-Choice Test

What day of the week did the resurrection of Jesus occur?

• Friday

• Saturday

• Sunday

• Monday

Which of the following is NOT one of the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus mentioned in the New Testament?

• To the disciples on the road to Emmaus

• To the eleven disciples in the upper room

• To the five hundred brethren at once

• To the Pharisees in the temple

According to the gospels, who was the first person to see Jesus after His resurrection?

• Mary Magdalene

• Peter

• John

• Thomas

Which gospel account provides the most detailed description of the resurrection of Jesus?

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• John

According to the book of Acts, what was the central message preached by the apostles after the resurrection?

• The kingdom of God has come

• Repentance and forgiveness of sins

• The resurrection of Jesus Christ

• All of the above

What was the reaction of the Roman guards when the resurrection occurred?

• They fainted from fear

• They became believers in Jesus

• They fled and reported the event to the chief priests

• They tried to stop the resurrection but were unable to

What was the response of the religious leaders when they heard about the resurrection?

• They believed and became followers of Jesus

• They tried to cover up the truth and bribe the soldiers

• They ignored the reports and did nothing

• They celebrated the event with great joy

Which disciple initially doubted the resurrection until he saw and touched the risen Christ?

• Peter

• John

• Thomas

• James

Which biblical verse affirms that the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of the Christian faith?

• 'For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.' (John 3:16)

• 'And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.' (1 Corinthians 15:14)

• 'For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.' (Ephesians 2:8)

• 'Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.' (John 11:25)'

According to 1 Corinthians 15, what is the significance of Christ's resurrection?

• It proves Jesus was a great teacher

• It guarantees the resurrection of believers

• It demonstrates God's power over death

• All of the above