Lazarus Bible Quiz
How well do you know Lazarus? Take this 10-question Bible quiz about Lazarus's life, with explanations and Scripture references.
How many days was Lazarus dead before Jesus raised him?
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1. How many days was Lazarus dead before Jesus raised him?
- A) One day
- B) Four days (correct answer)
- C) Three days
- D) Two days
Answer: Four days. Lazarus was dead for four days before Jesus raised him from the dead. John 11
2. What town did Lazarus live in?
- A) Capernaum
- B) Bethany (correct answer)
- C) Nazareth
- D) Jerusalem
Answer: Bethany. Lazarus lived in Bethany, near Jerusalem. John 11
3. What did Jesus do at Lazarus' tomb?
- A) Wept (correct answer)
- B) Sang
- C) Prayed
- D) Danced
Answer: Wept. Jesus wept at Lazarus' tomb, showing his compassion for the mourning. John 11
4. What was the reaction of many after Lazarus was raised?
- A) They ran away
- B) They believed in Jesus (correct answer)
- C) They laughed
- D) They were angry
Answer: They believed in Jesus. Many who witnessed Lazarus' resurrection believed in Jesus afterwards. John 11
5. What did Jesus say when he approached Lazarus' tomb?
- A) Be healed!
- B) Lazarus, come forth! (correct answer)
- C) Rise up!
- D) Open the tomb!
Answer: Lazarus, come forth!. Jesus commanded Lazarus to come forth from the tomb, and he did. John 11
6. Who were Lazarus' sisters?
- A) Martha and Salome
- B) Martha and Naomi
- C) Mary and Ruth
- D) Mary and Martha (correct answer)
Answer: Mary and Martha. Lazarus had two sisters, Mary and Martha, who are mentioned in the Gospel. John 11
7. What illness did Lazarus suffer from before his death?
- A) Blindness
- B) A fever
- C) Leprosy
- D) Sickness (correct answer)
Answer: Sickness. Lazarus was sick before he died, leading to his eventual death. John 11
8. What did Jesus say about Lazarus' sickness?
- A) He will be healed
- B) It is for God's glory (correct answer)
- C) He will die
- D) It will last long
Answer: It is for God's glory. Jesus stated that Lazarus' sickness was for the glory of God to be revealed. John 11
9. What did Lazarus' resurrection demonstrate about Jesus?
- A) His popularity
- B) His knowledge of the future
- C) His power over death (correct answer)
- D) His ability to heal
Answer: His power over death. Lazarus' resurrection demonstrated Jesus' power over death and affirmed his divine authority. John 11
10. What was the significance of Lazarus' resurrection?
- A) It had no impact
- B) It showed Jesus' divine authority (correct answer)
- C) It was a simple miracle
- D) It proved Jesus was a good teacher
Answer: It showed Jesus' divine authority. Lazarus' resurrection was a significant miracle that showcased Jesus' divine authority. John 11