Heroines of the New Testament Quiz
Mary Magdalene, Mary of Bethany, Lydia of Philippi, charitable Dorcas, and Priscilla the teacher. Practice interactive Scripture questions with ans...
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Heroines of the New Testament Quiz: Scripture Study & Explanations
Heroines of the New Testament served at the forefront of the Kingdom: Mary Magdalene as first witness to the Resurrection, Mary and Martha in devoted hospitality, Lydia as European church founder, Dorcas in charitable works, and Priscilla in apostolic instruction.
Quiz Study Sheet: Questions, Answers & Scripture Explanations
Q1.Who was the first person to see the risen Jesus and commissioned to bring the Good News to the apostles?
Scriptural Explanation: John 20:16, 18 - 'Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned and said to Him, "Rabboni!"... Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that He had spoken these things to her.'
Q2.In Bethany, who sat at Jesus' feet listening to His teaching while her sister was distracted with much serving?
Scriptural Explanation: Luke 10:39, 42 - 'And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word... "Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her." '
Q3.What trade did Lydia of Thyatira practice when she became the first recorded Christian convert in Europe at Philippi?
Scriptural Explanation: Acts 16:14 - 'Now a certain woman named Lydia heard us. She was a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God. The Lord opened her heart to heed the things spoken by Paul.'
Q4.For what loving charity was Dorcas (Tabitha) of Joppa beloved before Peter raised her from the dead?
Scriptural Explanation: Acts 9:36, 39 - 'This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did... and all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.'
Q5.Which devoted couple worked in tentmaking with Paul in Corinth and later instructed Apollos more accurately in the way of God?
Scriptural Explanation: Acts 18:2-3, 26 - 'He found a certain Jew named Aquila... with his wife Priscilla... When Aquila and Priscilla heard Apollos, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.'
Q6.In Luke 2, which 84-year-old prophetess served God in the temple with fastings and prayers, and spoke of the child Jesus to all awaiting redemption?
Scriptural Explanation: Luke 2:36-38 - 'Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel... she did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.'
Q7.Which Samaritan woman met Jesus at Jacob's well and led many from her city to believe in Him?
Scriptural Explanation: John 4:28-29, 39 - 'The woman then left her waterpot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, "Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?" And many of the Samaritans of that city believed in Him because of the word of the woman...'
Q8.In Romans 16:1-2, what deaconess of the church in Cenchrea was commended by Paul as a helper of many, including himself?
Scriptural Explanation: Romans 16:1-2 - 'I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea... for indeed she has been a helper of many and of myself also.'
Q9.What faithful grandmother and mother passed down sincere faith to young Timothy, as recorded by Paul in 2 Timothy 1:5?
Scriptural Explanation: 2 Timothy 1:5 - 'When I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.'
Q10.Which woman touched the hem of Jesus' garment in faith after suffering twelve years with an issue of blood, and was instantly made whole?
Scriptural Explanation: Matthew 9:20-22 - 'And suddenly a woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years came from behind and touched the hem of His garment... Jesus said, "Daughter, be of good cheer; your faith has made you well." And the woman was made well from that hour.'
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Every question is cross-referenced with chapter-and-verse scripture citations to foster genuine theological learning.