The Skeptics Annotated Bible (1024 page)
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Authors: Steve Wells
- How did Peter find out that Jesus was the Messiah?
God revealed it to him;
no human told him.
Mt 16.16-17
His brother Andrew told him.
Jn 1.40-41 - Have Christians been raised with Christ?
Yes.
Col 2.12,
3.1
No.
Rom 6.4-5,
1 Cor 15.51-52 - Is it a a good thing to be childish?
Yes.
Mt 18.3,
19.14;
Mk 10.15,
Lk 18.17
No.
1 Cor 13.11,
14.20;
Eph 4.14 - What was Jesus’ sixth commandment?
Though shalt love they neighbor as thyself.
Mt 19.18-19
Defraud not.
Mk 10.19
There was no sixth. He only listed five.
Lk 18.20 - Did Jesus forewarn the apostles of his death and resurrection?
Yes.
Mt 20.18-19,
26.1-2,
31-32;
Mk 8.31,
10.33-34,
14.28;
Lk 18.33,
24.6-7
No.
Jn 20.9 - Who asked for the best seats in heaven?
James and John.
Mk 10.35-37
The mother of James and John.
Mt 20.20-21 - How much power did Jesus have?
Not so much.
Mt 20.23,
Mk 6.3-5
He could do anything.
Mt 28.18 - Was Jesus a ransom for many or a ransom for all?
For many.
Mt 20.28,
Mk 10.45
For all.
1 Tim 2.6 - How many blind men were healed near Jericho?
One.
Mk 10.46,
Lk 18.35-43
Two.
Mt 20.29-30 - When was the blind man (or men) healed?
After leaving Jericho.
Mt 20.29-30,
Mk 10.46
Before entering Jericho.
Lk 18.35-43 - When did Jesus’ temple tantrum occur?
At the beginning of his ministry.
Jn 2.11-15
The day he entered Jerusalem.
Lk 19.36-46,
Mt 21.1
The day after he entered Jerusalem.
Mk 11.15 - On what did Jesus ride into Jerusalem?
On an ass and a colt.
Mt 21.1-7
On a colt.
Mk 11.7,
Lk 19.35
On a young ass.
Jn 12.14 - When did the cursed fig tree die?
Immediately after Jesus cursed it.
Mt 21.19-20
The morning after.
Mk 11.20 - Was Jesus the son of David?
Yes.
Acts 2.30,
13.23;
Rom 1.3;
2 Tim 2.8;
Rev 22.16
No.
Mt 22.41-45,
Mk 12.35-37 - Will Jesus’ second coming be visible to all?
Yes.
Mt 24.30,
Mk 13.26,
Lk 21.27,
Rev 1.7
No.
Jn 14.19 - When was heaven created?
At the same time as the earth.
Mt 25.34
After Jesus’ ascension.
Jn 14.2 - Did Jesus say before the cock crow or before the cock crows twice?
Before the cock crow.
Mt 26.33-34,
Lk 22.34,
Jn 13.38
Before the cock crows twice.
Mk 14.30 - Did the cock crow before or after Peter’s denial?
Peter denied Jesus three times before the cock crowed.
Mt 26.33-34,
Lk 22.56-60,
Jn 18.17-27
The cock crowed after Peter’s first denial.
Mk 14.66-72 - Did Jesus ask God to save him from crucifixion?
Yes.
Mt 26.39,
42;
Mk 14.35-36;
Lk 22.42
No.
Jn 12.27 - Did Judas identify Jesus with a kiss?
Yes.
Mt 26.47-49,
Mk 14.43-45,
Lk 22.47-48
No.
Jn 18.3-5 - Was Jesus taken to Caiaphas or Annas first?
Caiaphas.
Mt 26.57,
Mk 14.53,
Lk 22.54
Annas.
Jn 18.13 - Did Jesus say, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up”?
Yes.
Jn 2.19-21
No.
Mt 26.59-61,
Mk 14.57-58 - How did Jesus respond when questioned by the high priest?
He did not answer directly.
Mt 26.63-64,
Lk 22.70
He answered by saying, “I am.”
Mk 14.61-62 - To whom did Peter deny knowing Jesus?
A servant girl, another girl, and then a crowd of people.
Mt 26.69-73
A
servant girl, the same girl again, and then a crowd of people.
Mk 14.66-72
A servant girl, a man, and then another man.
Lk 22.56-60
A girl at the door, several anonymous persons, one of the high priest’s servants.
Jn 18.17-26 - How did Judas die?
He hanged himself.
Mt 27.3-5
He fell down and his bowels gushed out.
Acts 1.18 - Who bought the potter’s field?
The chief priests.
Mt 27.6-7
Judas.
Acts 1.18 - What did Judas do with the silver?
He bought a field.
Acts 1.18
He threw it on the ground.
Mt 27.6-7 - Was Jesus silent during his trial before Pilate?
Yes.
Mt 27.12-14,
Mk 15.3-5
No, he made long speeches.
Jn 18.33-37 - Who put the robe on Jesus?
Herod’s soldiers.
Lk 23.11
Pilate’s soldiers.
Mt 27.27-28,
Mk 14.15-17,
Jn 19.1-2 - What color was Jesus’ robe?
Scarlet.
Mt 27.28
Purple.
Mk 15.15-17,
Jn 19.1-2 - Who carried Jesus’ cross?
Jesus.
Jn 19.17
Simon the Cyrenian.
Mt 27.32,
Mk 15.21,
Lk 23.26 - What did the soldiers give Jesus to drink?
Vinegar and gall.
Mt 27.34
Wine and myrrh.
Mk 15.23
Vinegar.
Lk 23.36
Vinegar and hyssop.
Jn 19.29 - What did the sign over Jesus’ head say?
This is Jesus the King of the Jews.
Mt 27.37
The king of the Jews.
Mk 15.26
This is the king of the Jews.
Lk 23.38
Jesus of Nazareth the King of the Jews.
Jn 19.19 - Did both thieves revile Jesus?
Yes.
Mk 15.32,
Mt 27.44
No.
Lk 23.39-42 - What were the last words of Jesus?
My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Mt 27.46
Father, into they hands I commend my spirit.
Lk 23.46
It is finished.
Jn 19.30 - When did the Temple curtain rip?
Before Jesus died.
Lk 23.45-46
After Jesus died.
Mt 27.51,
Mk 15.37-38 - What did the Centurion call Jesus when he died?
The Son of God.
Mk 15.39,
Mt 27.54
A righteous man.
Lk 23.47 - Where did the women watching the crucifixion stand?
They stood far away.
Mt 27.55,
Mk 15.40,
Lk 23.49
Near the cross.
Jn 19.25 - Who buried Jesus?
Joseph of Arimathaea.
Mt 27.57-60,
Mk 15.43-46,
Lk 23.50-53
Joseph of Arimathaea and Nicodemus.
Jn 19.38
The Jews and their rulers.
Acts 13.27-29 - How many women came to the sepulchre?
One.
Jn 20.1
Two.
Mt 28.1
Three.
Mk 16.1
Five or more.
Lk 24.10 - When did the women (or woman) arrive at the sepulchre?
While it was still dark.
Jn 20.1
At sunrise.
Mt 28.1,
Mk 16.2 - Whom did the women see at the tomb?
An angel.
Mt 28.2
A young man.
Mk 16.5
Two men.
Lk 24.4
Two angels.
Jn 20.12 - Was the tomb opened or closed when the women arrived?
Open.
Mk 16.4,
Lk 24.2,
Jn 20.1
Closed.
Mt 28.2 - Were the men or angels inside or outside the tomb when the women arrived?
Outside.
Mt 28.2
Inside.
Mk 16.5,
Lk 24.3-4,
Jn 20.12 - Did the women immediately tell the disciples?
Yes.
Mt 28.8,
Lk 24.8-9
No.
Mk 16.8 - To whom did Jesus make his first post-resurrection appearance?
The two Marys.
Mt 28.9
Mary Magdalene.
Mk 16.9,
Jn 20.11-14
Cleopas and another woman.
Lk 24.13-16,
33
Cephas.
1 Cor 15.5 - Did Mary Magdalene recognize Jesus when he first appeared to her?
Yes.
Mt 28.9
No.
Jn 20.14
He didn’t appear to her. (Angels told her about it.)
Lk 24.23 - Was it OK to touch the risen Jesus before his ascension?
No.
Jn 20.17
Yes.
Mt 28.9,
Lk 24.39,
Jn 20.27 - Was Mary Magdalen happy or sad when she saw the risen Jesus?
She was filled with joy.
Mt 28.9
She was grief stricken.
Jn 20.11-14 - Where did Jesus tell his disciples to go after his resurrection?
Galilee.
Mt 28.10,
Mk 16.7
Jerusalem.
Lk 24.49,
Acts 1.4 - How many disciples did Jesus appear to in his first post resurrection appearance?
Ten.
Jn 20.24
Eleven.
Mt 28.16,
Mk 16.14,
Lk 24.33-37
Twelve.
1 Cor 15.5 - In whose name is baptism to be performed?
The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Mt 28.19
Jesus.
Acts 2.38,
8.16,
10.48,
19.5 - What did Jesus do after his baptism?
He went immediately into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil for 40 days.
Mk 1.12-13
He called his disciples and attended the wedding at Cana.
Jn 1.35,
43;
2.1 - Where did Peter and Andrew live?
Capernaum.
Mk 1.21,
29
Bethsaida.
Jn 1.44 - Are those who believe that Jesus is the Christ born of God?
Yes.
1 Jn 4.2,
15,
5.1
No.
Mk 1.23-24,
3.11-12,
5.7;
Jas 2.19 - Where did the devils ask not to go?
Out of the country.
Mk 5.10
Into the deep.
Lk 8.31 - How did Jesus cure the blind man?
By spitting on his eyes.
Mk 8.23
By spitting on the ground and wiping the muddy spit on his eyes.
Jn 9.6-7 - When did the transfiguration occur?
Six days after Jesus foretold his death.
Mt 17.1,
Mk 9.2
Eight days after Jesus foretold his death.
Lk 9.28 - Is casting out devils a sign of a true Christian?
Yes.
Mk 16.17
No.
Mk 9.38,
Lk 9.49 - When did the cursed fig tree die?
Immediately after Jesus cursed it.
Mt 21.19-20
The next morning.
Mk 11.12 - When was Jesus crucified?
After noon on the day before the Passover meal.
Jn 18.28,
19.14
Mid-morning on the day after the Passover meal.
Mk 14.12,
15.25 - Did Jesus drink on the cross?
Yes.
Jn 19.30
No.
Mk 15.23 - When (at what time of day) was Jesus crucified?
At the third hour.
Mk 15.25
Sometime after the sixth hour.
Jn 19.14 - Were the men or angels inside the tomb sitting or standing?
Sitting.
Mk 16.5,
Jn 20.11-14
Standing.
Lk 24.3-4 - Did the eleven disciples believe the two men who claimed to see the risen Jesus?
Yes, because he had already appeared to Simon.
Lk 24.34
No.
Mk 16.12-13 - When did Jesus ascend into heaven?
On the day of his resurrection.
Lk 24.51,
Mk 16.19
At least eight days after his resurrection.
Jn 20.26
Many days after his resurrection.
Acts 13.31
Forty days after his resurrection.
Acts 1.3,
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