Pentecost Quiz

What event does Pentecost commemorate?

• Jesus’ birth

• Jesus’ resurrection

• The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles

• The Last Supper

How many days after Jesus’ ascension did Pentecost occur?

• 3 days

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 40 days

What symbol is often associated with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost?

• A dove

• A lion

• A burning bush

• Tongues of fire

Which apostle delivered a powerful sermon on the day of Pentecost?

• Peter

• John

• James

• Andrew

How many languages did the apostles miraculously speak during Pentecost?

• 3

• 7

• 12

• 72

What did the crowd accuse the apostles of when they heard them speaking in different languages?

• Drunkenness

• Sorcery

• Heresy

• Blasphemy

Which Old Testament prophet’s words were quoted by Peter during his Pentecost sermon on the descent of the Holy Spirit?

• Joel

• Jeremiah

• Ezekiel

• Daniel

What did the people ask Peter and the other apostles after hearing the sermon?

• “What must we do?”

• “Where is Jesus?”

• “Who sent you?”

• “Can you heal the sick?”

How many people were baptized on the day of Pentecost?

• 100

• 300

• 500

• About 3,000

What did the apostles receive as a result of the Holy Spirit’s outpouring at Pentecost?

• Healing powers

• Boldness to preach

• Wealth and prosperity

• Knowledge of future events