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WorksheetsFirst term Mid-Examination 2025/2026 Session - 12th Grade CRS
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which Gospel writer traces Jesus’ genealogy back to Adam, emphasizing His universal mission?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
According to Matthew’s Gospel, who visited the baby Jesus after His birth?
The shepherds
The Magi
The priests
The elders of Jerusalem
In Luke’s account of the birth of Jesus, the angel who appeared to Mary was named
Michael
Raphael
Uriel
Gabriel
The main difference between Matthew’s and Luke’s accounts of Jesus’ birth is that
Matthew focuses on Joseph, while Luke focuses on Mary
Luke mentions Herod, while Matthew does not
Matthew describes the manger, while Luke does not
Luke records the flight to Egypt, while Matthew omits it
The gifts offered Jesus at His birth by the Wisemen were
Silver, myrrh and frankincense
Gold, silver and frankincense
Myrrh, gold and silver
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
Before Joseph and Mary came together, she was found to be with child
To be called Jesus
Of the Holy Spirit
Who shall be called Emmanuel.
Spoken of by the prophets.
Joseph, Mary’s fiancée was from the house of
Saul
Samuel
David
Benjamin
According to the prophecy in Matthew, the ruler who would govern Israel would come from
Samaria
Egypt
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
John the Baptist’s message before baptizing Jesus emphasized —
Love and forgiveness
Repentance and preparation for the kingdom
Obedience to Roman authority
The observance of Sabbath law
At the baptism of Jesus, the voice from heaven declared —
“This is my beloved Son, listen to Him.”
“This is my beloved son with whom I am well pleased”
“Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”
I have glorified you and will glorify You again.”
Which natural element symbolized the presence of the Holy Spirit during Jesus’ baptism?
Fire
A cloud
A dove
A rainbow
Jesus’ baptism took place in which river?
Euphrates
Nile
Jordan
Kishon
Which of the following best explains the significance of Jesus’ baptism?
It cleansed Him from sin
It identified Him with sinners and confirmed His divine mission
It marked the end of John’s ministry
It showed His superiority over John
Jesus Christ came to be baptized by John in order to
Be forgiven of His sins.
Fulfil all righteousness
Please the Jews
Show His faith in John’s power
One significant difference between Matthew’s and Mark’s account of Jesus’ baptism is that
Matthew alone said that John felt inferior to baptize Jesus
Matthew alone said a voice came from Heaven
Mark alone made mention of Galilee during the baptism
Only Matthew reported that the spirit alighted on Jesus
The Gospel which states that the Spirit immediately drove Jesus into the wilderness after His baptism to be tempted is
Mark’s Gospel
Luke’s Gospel
John’s Gospel
Matthew’s Gospel
According to Mark’s Gospel, Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist after He came from
Capernaum
Judea
Nazareth
Bethlehem
Which of the following is not significant about the baptism of Jesus Christ?
A proof that John was righteous
Jesus was confirmed as the son of God for the first time
Inauguration of the ministry of Jesus.
The fulfilment of all righteousness
The temptation of Jesus occurred immediately after —
His baptism
His birth
The sermon on the mount
His first miracle
How many days did Jesus fast before being tempted by the devil?
Seven
Twenty-one
Forty
Thirty
The temptations of Jesus in the wilderness were meant to
Test His magical powers
Show that there was temptation after baptism
Show that the devil has great power
Prepare Jesus adequately for His ministry
If you are the son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread. This text is common to the books of
Mark and John
Luke and Mark
John and Matthew
Matthew and Luke
In the first temptation, the devil challenged Jesus to —
Jump from the pinnacle of the temple
Worship him for worldly kingdoms
Turn stones into bread
Deny His Father
In the second temptation according to the book of Matthew, Jesus was asked to
Turn stone to bread.
Jump from the pinnacle of the temple.
Bow down and worship Satan
Perform miracles.
For it is written, "He will give His angels charge of you... Lest you strike your foot against a stone". From where was Jesus Christ asked to fall?
A building in the wilderness
A hilltop overlooking the city
The cross
The pinnacle of the temple
What did Jesus quote to overcome the first temptation?
"You shall worship the Lord your God."
"Man shall not live by bread alone."
"You shall not put the Lord your God to the test."
"Get behind me, Satan."
Which of the following was the sequence to Jesus temptation according to Matthew?
Temple → wilderness → mountain
Wilderness → temple → mountain
Mountain → temple → wilderness
Wilderness → mountain → temple
According to Luke, the third temptation was that Jesus should
Jump down from a high mountain
Jump down from the pinnacle of the temple
Command the angels to lift Him up
Bow down and worship Satan
In the temptation of Jesus only Mark reported that Jesus was
Angry with the devil
Hungry and tired
With wild beasts
Victorious over the devil
The significance of the temptations shows that ________
Satan’s power was stronger than man’s
Jesus’ humanity made Him weak
Jesus was obedient to God’s will despite pressure
Jesus avoided suffering
The devil’s offer of “all the kingdoms of the world” tested Jesus’ —
Courage
Patience
Loyalty to God
Power to perform miracles
The temptation narratives demonstrate that true submission to God involves —
Avoiding all forms of challenges
Using Scripture wisely in obedience to God
Seeking power over others
Isolating oneself from society
Which Gospel gives the most detailed account of Jesus’ temptations?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
According to Luke, Jesus was about — years old when He was baptized.
25
30
33
40
The role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ temptation highlights —
The Spirit’s power to destroy Satan
God’s approval of temptation
Divine guidance in times of trial
The Spirit’s withdrawal during suffering
Which statement best summarizes the lesson of Jesus’ temptation for believers today?
Avoid physical hunger to prevent temptation
Submit to God and resist evil through His word
Seek worldly success through compromise
Temptation should be faced without prayer
The birth, baptism, and temptation of Jesus collectively demonstrate —
God’s approval of suffering
The humility and obedience of Christ in fulfilling God’s purpose
The superiority of angels over man
The end of John’s prophetic ministry
In what way does Jesus’ baptism and temptation serve as a model for Christian leadership?
It shows that leaders must seek popularity
It shows that leaders must seek popularity
It shows that leaders should avoid all public scrutiny
It shows that leaders must seek earthly reward
It shows that leaders should rely on God’s word and the Spirit in trials
According to Matthew’s account, how many disciples did Jesus call?
10
11
12
13
In the Gospel of Mark, where did Jesus call Simon and Andrew?
On a mountain
By the Sea of Galilee
In the synagogue
In the desert
What was the occupation of James and John before following Jesus?
Shepherds
Tax collectors
Fishermen
Scribes
According to Luke, before choosing the twelve disciples, Jesus —
Consulted the elders
Prayed all night
Fasted for three days
Preached in the temple
Which of the following disciples was a tax collector?
Peter
Thomas
Matthew
James
Which disciple later betrayed Jesus?
Peter
Judas Iscariot
Andrew
Thomas
The main reason Jesus chose the twelve disciples was to —
Rule the people
Assist Him in ministry and continue His work
Replace John the Baptist
Write new laws
The number twelve in the choice of disciples symbolized —
The twelve tribes of Israel
The twelve gates of heaven
The twelve months of the year
The twelve prophets
Which of the following pairs were brothers?
Matthew and Simon
Peter and Andrew
Philip and Bartholomew
“Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple…” This statement of Jesus Christ meant that His
Followers must carry the cross
Followers must pay for their troubles
Followership demand total surrender and commitment
Followership leads to death on the cross would be disciples must be humble and meek
In Luke’s account, what did Jesus do immediately after calling the disciples?
Sent them to preach
Healed the sick
Delivered the Sermon on the Plain
Went into the temple
Which disciple doubted the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Him?
John
Thomas
James
Andrew
The call of the disciples reveals that true discipleship requires —
Wealth and influence
Total obedience and sacrifice
Special education
Political support
In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus first called
Peter and Andrew
James and John
Matthew and Simon
Philip and Bartholomew
What was Peter’s original name before Jesus renamed him?
Levi
Cephas
Simon
Thaddeus
The “cost of discipleship” as taught by Jesus includes —
Following without questioning
Denying oneself, taking up one’s cross, and following Him
Performing miracles
Obeying religious leaders
Jesus said, “No one who puts his hand to the plough and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” This means —
Discipleship demands total commitment
Farming is a spiritual act
Faith requires patience
God dislikes hesitation
When Jesus called the disciples, their immediate response was to —
Ask for time to prepare
Leave everything and follow Him
Seek permission from the priests
Demand a reward
Which of the following best describes a disciple?
A scholar of the law
A student and follower of a teacher
A soldier in the temple
A governor in Israel
The demand of discipleship includes readiness to
Gain political influence
Suffer persecution for Christ’s sake
Acquire riches and honor
Avoid conflict with others
In Mark’s account, Jesus appointed the twelve so that they might ________
Rule Israel
Be with Him and preach
Guard the temple
Fight the Pharisees
The disciple who acted as treasurer among the twelve was —
Judas Iscariot
Matthew
Thomas
Philip
The main difference between Luke’s and Matthew’s account of the call is that Luke
Emphasized prayer before selection
Listed only ten disciples
Focused on miracles
Ignored Peter’s role
A disciple who denies Jesus due to fear of persecution has failed in —
Fellowship
Commitment
Prayer
Evangelism
Which of the following actions shows a modern Christian’s cost of discipleship?
Compromising for personal gain
Standing for truth despite opposition
Seeking public recognition
Avoiding religious gatherings
Jesus’ demand that a disciple must “hate father and mother” means —
Family rejection is necessary for salvation
Love for God must come before all else
Disciples must abandon their families permanently
Family relationships are evil
The call of the twelve shows that Jesus values:
community and teamwork
wealth and power
isolation and solitude
rituals and traditions
One major lesson from the call of the disciples is that —
God uses ordinary people for extraordinary tasks
Leadership requires popularity
Service to God requires riches
Faith eliminates all challenges
In today’s world, the cost of discipleship may involve —
Losing friends, comfort, or opportunities for Christ’s sake
Gaining material success
Avoiding public witness
Following trends in society
In which Gospel is the mission of the Twelve first recorded?
Mark
Matthew
Luke
John
When Jesus sent out the Twelve, He commanded them to preach primarily to —
The Samaritans
The Gentiles
The lost sheep of Israel
The Romans
What did Jesus instruct the Twelve to do when they entered a house?
Demand food and shelter
Stay there until they left the town
Move from house to house
Sleep outside the city gates
Which Gospel records that Jesus sent out seventy disciples in pairs?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
One key difference between the mission of the Twelve and that of the Seventy is that the Seventy were sent —
Only to Gentile towns
Ahead of Jesus to every city He planned to visit
To the temple priests
Only to Galilee
Jesus instructed both the Twelve and the Seventy to depend on —
Their personal resources
The hospitality of those who welcomed them
Offerings from the synagogue
Roman officials
What were the apostles to do if a town rejected their message?
Argue with the people
Call down fire from heaven
Shake the dust off their feet
Return to Jerusalem immediately
During the mission of the Twelve, Jesus gave them power over —
Weather and creation
Unclean spirits and diseases
The Roman army
The Sanhedrin
Which of the following was not included in the apostles’ instructions?
Take no gold or silver
Take no bag for the journey
Take extra sandals and two tunics
Freely give as you have received
The Seventy returned with joy because —
They found no opposition
Demons submitted to them in Jesus’ name
The Pharisees supported them
They became rich through offerings
The mission of the Seventy symbolically represents —
The universal mission of the Church
The end of Jewish tradition
The calling of the twelve tribes
The preparation for the Passover
In the mission of the Twelve, Jesus told them to proclaim that —
The kingdom of God has come near
The law of Moses must be obeyed
The temple shall be rebuilt
The Romans will be overthrown
A significant difference between the two missions is that the Seventy were given —
Broader geographical coverage and symbolic meaning
Authority limited to Galilee
No power to heal
More financial instructions
The success of the apostles’ missions demonstrated —
The authority of Jesus over evil and sickness
The power of human wisdom
Political unity among the Jews
Roman tolerance of religion
One major achievement of the mission of the Twelve was that —
It strengthened Jewish nationalism
It introduced Jesus’ ministry to towns and villages
It created the first Christian empire
It led to the fall of the Pharisees
The Seventy’s mission achieved ________
The preparation of hearts for Jesus’ later visits
The conversion of Roman governors
The destruction of pagan shrines
The political liberation of Israel
Jesus’ instruction “carry no purse, bag, or sandals” teaches Christians today —
To live in poverty
To rely on God’s provision during ministry
To reject all material possessions
To depend on friends alone
The significance of the two missions to the Church today includes —
Emphasizing evangelism and teamwork in ministry
Encouraging political activism
Limiting missionary work to certain nations
Supporting competition among churches
One major lesson from the mission of the apostles for today’s Christians is —
The gospel must be preached with humility and dependence on God
Missionaries should seek comfort and wealth
Evangelism should be restricted to church buildings
Spiritual power replaces discipline
The overall importance of the apostles’ mission is that it —
Marked the beginning of the spread of Christianity
Ended Jewish persecution
Replaced John the Baptist’s ministry
Established the twelve tribes anew
What emotion best describes Jesus’ state in Gethsemane?
Joy and confidence
Deep sorrow and distress
Fear and doubt
Anger and frustration
Which disciples did Jesus take with Him further into the Garden to pray?
Peter, James, and John
Andrew, Philip, and Thomas
Matthew, Judas, and Simon
James, Jude, and Bartholomew
What request did Jesus make to the Father in His prayer at Gethsemane?
Give me strength to fight.
Let this cup pass from me, yet not my will but yours be done.
Send angels to protect me.
Destroy my enemies.
How many times did Jesus go aside to pray in Gethsemane?
Once
Twice
Thrice
Four times
What did the disciples do while Jesus prayed?
Kept watch
Fled from the garden
Slept
Prayed with Him
What did Peter do when the soldiers came to arrest Jesus?
Fled immediately
Denied Jesus
Drew a sword and cut off a servant’s ear
Prayed for deliverance
Who was the current high priest during Jesus’ trial?
Nicodemus
Caiaphas
Joseph of Arimathea
Gamaliel
The one I shall kiss is the man; seize Him. The kiss was significant for
honouring Jesus
confronting Jesus
protecting Jesus
identifying Jesus
What charge did the Jewish leaders first bring against Jesus?
Healing on the Sabbath
Blasphemy for claiming to be the Son of God
Refusing to pay tax
Destroying the temple physically
What false witnesses accused Jesus before the Sanhedrin?
That he healed lepers
That He said He would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days
That He called Himself king of the Jews
That He refused to honor Moses’ law
How did Jesus respond when asked if He was the Christ, the Son of God?
He kept silent
He denied it
He replied, “You have said so.”
He accused the priests in return
How many times did Peter deny Jesus?
One
Two
Three
Four
What happened immediately after Peter’s third denial?
Jesus rebuked him publicly
A rooster crowed
Peter ran away
The soldiers arrested Peter
