Simon Bible Quiz
How well do you know Simon? Take this 10-question Bible quiz about Simon's life, with explanations and Scripture references.
What was Simon's occupation before following Jesus?
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1. What was Simon's occupation before following Jesus?
- A) Tent maker
- B) Shepherd
- C) Tax collector
- D) Fisherman (correct answer)
Answer: Fisherman. Simon was a fisherman before he became an apostle. Matthew 4:18
2. Who was Simon's brother?
- A) John
- B) Andrew (correct answer)
- C) Philip
- D) James
Answer: Andrew. Simon was the brother of Andrew, who was also a fisherman. Matthew 4:18
3. What significant event did Simon witness at the Last Supper?
- A) Jesus' resurrection
- B) The breaking of bread (correct answer)
- C) Jesus' baptism
- D) The ascension
Answer: The breaking of bread. Simon was present when Jesus broke bread during the Last Supper. Luke 22:19
4. What did Simon declare about Jesus that showed his faith?
- A) He is a prophet
- B) He is a healer
- C) He is the Messiah (correct answer)
- D) He is a teacher
Answer: He is the Messiah. Simon was the first to declare that Jesus is the Messiah. Matthew 16:16
5. What did Simon do when Jesus walked on water?
- A) He jumped in the water
- B) He walked on water too (correct answer)
- C) He doubted
- D) He ran away
Answer: He walked on water too. Simon walked on water towards Jesus until he became afraid. Matthew 14:29
6. What did Jesus say to Simon after his resurrection?
- A) Follow me again
- B) Go back to fishing
- C) Stay with the others
- D) Feed my sheep (correct answer)
Answer: Feed my sheep. Jesus instructed Simon to 'Feed my sheep' after His resurrection. John 21:17
7. Who did Simon deny knowing three times?
- A) Jesus (correct answer)
- B) Judas
- C) Peter
- D) John
Answer: Jesus. Simon denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed. Matthew 26:75
8. What role did Simon play in the early church?
- A) Prophet
- B) Evangelist
- C) Deacon
- D) Leader (correct answer)
Answer: Leader. Simon was a leader among the apostles and in the early church. The Acts of the Apostles 2:14
9. Which body of water was Simon associated with as a fisherman?
- A) Sea of Galilee (correct answer)
- B) Dead Sea
- C) Nile River
- D) Mediterranean Sea
Answer: Sea of Galilee. Simon was a fisherman on the Sea of Galilee when called by Jesus. Matthew 4:18
10. What name did Jesus give to Simon?
- A) Leader
- B) Servant
- C) Fisher
- D) Rock (correct answer)
Answer: Rock. Jesus called Simon 'Peter', which means 'rock'. Matthew 16:18