Matthias Bible Quiz
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Who was Matthias chosen to replace among the apostles?
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1. Who was Matthias chosen to replace among the apostles?
- A) Judas Iscariot (correct answer)
- B) Peter
- C) John
- D) James
Answer: Judas Iscariot. Matthias was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot after his betrayal and death. The Acts of the Apostles 1:26
2. What method was used to select Matthias as an apostle?
- A) Divine revelation
- B) Voting
- C) Drawing straws
- D) Casting lots (correct answer)
Answer: Casting lots. Matthias was selected by casting lots as described in Acts. The Acts of the Apostles 1:26
3. What does the name Matthias mean?
- A) Gift of God (correct answer)
- B) Chosen one
- C) Beloved disciple
- D) Faithful servant
Answer: Gift of God. The name Matthias means 'gift of God' in Hebrew. The Acts of the Apostles 1:23
4. In which book of the Bible is Matthias first mentioned?
- A) Matthew
- B) John
- C) Luke
- D) Acts (correct answer)
Answer: Acts. Matthias is first mentioned in the book of Acts. The Acts of the Apostles 1:23
5. How many apostles were there after Matthias was chosen?
- A) Thirteen
- B) Ten
- C) Twelve (correct answer)
- D) Eleven
Answer: Twelve. After Matthias was chosen, there were twelve apostles again. The Acts of the Apostles 1:26
6. What was Matthias' role among the apostles?
- A) Prophet
- B) Apostle (correct answer)
- C) Evangelist
- D) Teacher
Answer: Apostle. Matthias served as one of the twelve apostles after his selection. The Acts of the Apostles 1:26
7. Which two men were proposed as candidates to replace Judas?
- A) Matthias and Barnabas
- B) Matthias and Joseph (correct answer)
- C) Matthias and Silas
- D) Matthias and Timothy
Answer: Matthias and Joseph. Matthias and Joseph were the candidates proposed to replace Judas. The Acts of the Apostles 1:23
8. What did the apostles do before selecting Matthias?
- A) Fasted
- B) Prayed (correct answer)
- C) Held a feast
- D) Sang hymns
Answer: Prayed. The apostles prayed before selecting Matthias by casting lots. The Acts of the Apostles 1:24
9. What was Matthias' original profession?
- A) Fisherman
- B) Unknown (correct answer)
- C) Tentmaker
- D) Tax collector
Answer: Unknown. The Bible does not specify Matthias' original profession before becoming an apostle. The Acts of the Apostles 1:23
10. What significant event occurred shortly after Matthias was chosen?
- A) The Last Supper
- B) Pentecost (correct answer)
- C) The Ascension of Jesus
- D) The Great Commission
Answer: Pentecost. The selection of Matthias occurred before the Pentecost event. The Acts of the Apostles 1:26