Peter Bible Quiz
How well do you know Peter? Take this 10-question Bible quiz about Peter's life, with explanations and Scripture references.
What was Peter's profession before following Jesus?
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1. What was Peter's profession before following Jesus?
- A) Fisherman (correct answer)
- B) Shepherd
- C) Tax collector
- D) Carpenter
Answer: Fisherman. Peter was a fisherman on the Sea of Galilee before becoming a disciple. Matthew 4:18
2. What name did Jesus give to Simon?
- A) James
- B) Andrew
- C) Peter (correct answer)
- D) John
Answer: Peter. Jesus renamed Simon to Peter, meaning 'rock'. Matthew 16:18
3. Who was Peter's father?
- A) Andrew
- B) Jonah (correct answer)
- C) John
- D) James
Answer: Jonah. Peter's father was named Jonah, as stated in the Gospel. John 1:42
4. In which city did Peter deny Jesus three times?
- A) Bethlehem
- B) Nazareth
- C) Capernaum
- D) Jerusalem (correct answer)
Answer: Jerusalem. Peter denied Jesus three times in Jerusalem during His trial. Luke 22:54
5. What miracle did Peter perform in Joppa?
- A) Raised Tabitha (correct answer)
- B) Healed a blind man
- C) Walked on water
- D) Fed the 5000
Answer: Raised Tabitha. Peter raised Tabitha from the dead in Joppa, also known as Dorcas. The Acts of the Apostles 9:36
6. What did Peter say when Jesus asked if he would leave too?
- A) You are the Messiah
- B) To whom shall we go? (correct answer)
- C) I am unworthy
- D) I will follow you
Answer: To whom shall we go?. Peter responded, 'To whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.' John 6:68
7. What was Peter's reaction when he saw Jesus walking on water?
- A) He turned back
- B) He swam to Him
- C) He walked to Jesus (correct answer)
- D) He was afraid
Answer: He walked to Jesus. Peter stepped out of the boat and walked on water towards Jesus. Matthew 14:29
8. What did Jesus say to Peter after his resurrection?
- A) Pray for others
- B) Follow me
- C) Go to the Gentiles
- D) Feed my sheep (correct answer)
Answer: Feed my sheep. Jesus instructed Peter to 'Feed my sheep' as a sign of his leadership. John 21:17
9. Where was Peter when he received a vision about unclean animals?
- A) Jerusalem
- B) Joppa (correct answer)
- C) Capernaum
- D) Antioch
Answer: Joppa. Peter received the vision in Joppa, which led to the inclusion of Gentiles. The Acts of the Apostles 10:9
10. Who did Peter lead to Christ at Pentecost?
- A) The Samaritans
- B) The Jews (correct answer)
- C) The Romans
- D) The Gentiles
Answer: The Jews. Peter preached to the Jews at Pentecost, leading many to Christ. The Acts of the Apostles 2:41