Nicodemus Bible Quiz
How well do you know Nicodemus? Take this 10-question Bible quiz about Nicodemus's life, with explanations and Scripture references.
What was Nicodemus' role in Jewish society?
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1. What was Nicodemus' role in Jewish society?
- A) Zealot
- B) High Priest
- C) Pharisee (correct answer)
- D) Tax Collector
Answer: Pharisee. Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council. John 3
2. When did Nicodemus visit Jesus?
- A) During a festival
- B) At night (correct answer)
- C) In the daytime
- D) At the temple
Answer: At night. Nicodemus visited Jesus at night to seek his teachings. John 3
3. What did Jesus tell Nicodemus he must be to see the kingdom of God?
- A) Baptized
- B) A believer
- C) Righteous
- D) Born again (correct answer)
Answer: Born again. Jesus told Nicodemus he must be 'born again' to see the kingdom of God. John 3
4. What did Nicodemus bring for Jesus' burial?
- A) Gold
- B) A shroud
- C) A tomb
- D) Spices (correct answer)
Answer: Spices. Nicodemus brought spices to prepare Jesus' body for burial. John 19
5. Which council was Nicodemus a member of?
- A) Sanhedrin (correct answer)
- B) Roman Council
- C) Scribes
- D) Elders
Answer: Sanhedrin. Nicodemus was a member of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council. John 3
6. What did Nicodemus ask Jesus about spiritual rebirth?
- A) What is the Spirit?
- B) How can this be? (correct answer)
- C) Why must we be reborn?
- D) Is this a new teaching?
Answer: How can this be?. Nicodemus was amazed and asked Jesus, 'How can this be?' regarding rebirth. John 3
7. How did Nicodemus defend Jesus during his trial?
- A) He fled the scene
- B) He suggested a fair trial (correct answer)
- C) He remained silent
- D) He spoke in his defense
Answer: He suggested a fair trial. Nicodemus suggested that Jesus should be given a fair trial. John 7
8. What does the name Nicodemus mean?
- A) Victory of the people (correct answer)
- B) Servant of the King
- C) Light of the world
- D) Friend of God
Answer: Victory of the people. The name Nicodemus means 'victory of the people' in Greek. John 3
9. What did Nicodemus bring to Jesus at night?
- A) Money
- B) Gifts
- C) Questions (correct answer)
- D) Food
Answer: Questions. Nicodemus brought questions to Jesus, seeking understanding of his teachings. John 3
10. What was Nicodemus' reaction to Jesus' teachings?
- A) He was angry
- B) He was confused (correct answer)
- C) He was joyful
- D) He was indifferent
Answer: He was confused. Nicodemus was confused and amazed by Jesus' teachings about rebirth. John 3