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Quiz about Not Your Average Joes
Quiz about Not Your Average Joes

Not Your Average Joes Trivia Quiz


The Bible is positively teeming with people named Joseph. This quiz focuses on five of the Josephs of the Bible, two questions on each. Good luck! A New International Bible was used.

A multiple-choice quiz by thegogga. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
thegogga
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
287,000
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2394
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. The story of Joseph, called Barnabas, can be found in the Book of Acts.

Where was this man from?
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Question 2 of 10
2. In the same passage that first introduced us to Joseph Barnabas, we hear about how this man sold something he owned in order to give the apostles money.

What did Joseph Barnabas first sell to help the apostles?
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Question 3 of 10
3. The second Joseph that we look at is none other than Jesus' step-father on Earth.

What was Joseph's occupation?
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Question 4 of 10
4. What was Joseph's reaction when he FIRST found out that Mary was pregnant with a child other than his own (this is before the Angel of the Lord came to him in a dream)? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Our third Joseph is probably the most famous of all. Heck, he's even had a musical made about him!

Joseph was given a pretty hard time by his brothers. They accused Jacob, his father, of favouritism because he had given Joseph a fancy new "coat of many colours," and tossed him into a deep pit one day. To make matters worse, they then sold him into slavery in Egypt!

How old was Joseph when his brothers did this awful thing to him?
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Question 6 of 10
6. After going through a great many trials and tribulations, Joseph was asked to interpret a rather disturbing dream that Pharaoh had had.

What was the dream that Pharaoh had asked Joseph to interpret?
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Question 7 of 10
7. This next Joseph that we look at was called Joseph Barsabbas, nicknamed Justus. Incidentally, his story can also be found in the Book of Acts.

The reason we hear about him is because the now Eleven Apostles were looking for someone to replace Judas Iscariot, and he was one of the candidates. How many men were vying for this position (including Joseph Barsabbas)?
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Question 8 of 10
8. Unfortunately, despite the fact that Joseph Barsabbas was probably a very worthy and deserving candidate for Apostleship, he did not get the position.

What was the name of the man whom the Eleven Apostles chose to be the Twelfth Apostle, thus beating Joseph Barsabbas?
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Question 9 of 10
9. The fifth and final Joseph that we'll look at is Joseph of Arimathea.

Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly. What was his reason for keeping his discipleship secret?
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Question 10 of 10
10. What significant role did Joseph of Arimathea play in the aftermath of Jesus' crucifixion? Hint



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1. The story of Joseph, called Barnabas, can be found in the Book of Acts. Where was this man from?

Answer: Cyprus

Even though every time this man is mentioned again in the Bible, he is referred to as Barnabas, Acts 4:36 clearly tells us that his name was Joseph. It was after he had sold all his worldly goods and given the money to the apostles in Jerusalem that they renamed him Barnabas.

Joseph was born to Jewish parents into the tribe of Levi, and was born in Cyprus.
2. In the same passage that first introduced us to Joseph Barnabas, we hear about how this man sold something he owned in order to give the apostles money. What did Joseph Barnabas first sell to help the apostles?

Answer: A field he owned

Acts 4:36-37 tells us how Joseph Barnabas sold a field that he owned, in order to bring money to the Apostles.

Acts 9:27 also tells us how it was Joseph Barnabas (here, he is referred to just as plain old Barnabas) who introduced the converted Paul to the rest of the apostles when he returned to Jerusalem. Joseph Barnabas also went on several journeys with Paul.

Joseph Barnabas was eventually venerated as the Patron Saint of Cyprus, where he was martyred around 61 A.D.
3. The second Joseph that we look at is none other than Jesus' step-father on Earth. What was Joseph's occupation?

Answer: He was a carpenter

The fact that Joseph was a carpenter is mentioned Matthew 13:55. Jesus was also sometimes referred to as a "carpenter from Nazareth." In Biblical times, sons often took on their father's professions.
4. What was Joseph's reaction when he FIRST found out that Mary was pregnant with a child other than his own (this is before the Angel of the Lord came to him in a dream)?

Answer: He determined to divorce her quietly so that she would not be humiliated

In Matthew 1:19, we hear how Joseph was a good and righteous man, and even though Mary had been found to be pregnant whilst betrothed to him, he decided to divorce her quietly, because he didn't want to publicly disgrace her.

That's a pretty decent guy!

The Gospels are not exactly clear about what happened to Joseph, and how he died. He has, however, been recognised as a Saint in all Christian denominations, and is recognised as the Patron Saint of workers.
5. Our third Joseph is probably the most famous of all. Heck, he's even had a musical made about him! Joseph was given a pretty hard time by his brothers. They accused Jacob, his father, of favouritism because he had given Joseph a fancy new "coat of many colours," and tossed him into a deep pit one day. To make matters worse, they then sold him into slavery in Egypt! How old was Joseph when his brothers did this awful thing to him?

Answer: 17

To be honest, two questions don't even BEGIN to cover Jacob's son, Joseph!

Genesis 37:2 tells us that Joseph was 17 years of age when he was sent to check up on his brothers, who were tending the family's flocks. The rest of Genesis 37 tells us how Joseph's brothers, jealous because he was the one Jacob loved the most, threw Joseph into a deep pit, and returned home. Poor Joseph, unable to escape the pit, was picked up by a band of Midianites, who then sold him to some Ishmaelite slave traders for 20 pieces of silver.

When the brothers returned to the pit and saw that Joseph was no longer there, they took his coloured coat, dipped it in goat blood, and returned home to tell Jacob that Joseph had been killed by a wild animal.
6. After going through a great many trials and tribulations, Joseph was asked to interpret a rather disturbing dream that Pharaoh had had. What was the dream that Pharaoh had asked Joseph to interpret?

Answer: Both of these

Joseph had been thrown into prison: Potiphar's (his new master's) wife accused him of attempted rape.

However, Joseph made friends with two of the Pharaoh's servants who had been thrown into prison with him: the butler, and the baker. He managed to interpret their dreams, which came true in due course. When the Pharaoh was troubled by dreams himself, the butler (who had been restored to his place) suggested asking Joseph to interpret the dreams. Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dreams, saying that Egypt would experience seven years of plenty, followed by seven years of famine. Joseph's predictions came to pass, and Pharaoh promoted Joseph to the Governor of Egypt.

The story of Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dreams can be found in Genesis 41.

For a more detailed, unabridged story of Joseph, see Genesis 37-50.
7. This next Joseph that we look at was called Joseph Barsabbas, nicknamed Justus. Incidentally, his story can also be found in the Book of Acts. The reason we hear about him is because the now Eleven Apostles were looking for someone to replace Judas Iscariot, and he was one of the candidates. How many men were vying for this position (including Joseph Barsabbas)?

Answer: Two

Judas needed to be replaced, and the idea was to choose the candidates for Apostleship from the men who had been accompanying them the entire time (i.e. the day that Jesus had been baptised until the day he was crucified). Two men were nominated: Joseph Barsabbas and Matthias.

This can be found in Acts 1:23.
8. Unfortunately, despite the fact that Joseph Barsabbas was probably a very worthy and deserving candidate for Apostleship, he did not get the position. What was the name of the man whom the Eleven Apostles chose to be the Twelfth Apostle, thus beating Joseph Barsabbas?

Answer: Matthias

Matthias beat Joseph Barsabbas in the race to be the Twelfth Apostle.

'So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. Then they prayed, "Lord, you know everyone's heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs." Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.' Acts 1:23-26. Not sure I could explain it any better than this!

And so Matthias was chosen as the Twelfth Apostle.

But whatever happened to Joseph Barsabbas? According to Christian Tradition, he went on to become the Bishop of Eleutheropolis, and was later martyred there. He is therefore recognised as Saint Justus of Eleutheropolis.
9. The fifth and final Joseph that we'll look at is Joseph of Arimathea. Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly. What was his reason for keeping his discipleship secret?

Answer: He feared the reaction of the other Jews

Joseph of Arimathea feared the wrath of the Jews, who were keeping an eye out for the disciples of Jesus.

John 19:38 tells us how while Joseph of Arimathea was a disciple of Jesus, this was done in secret, because of this fear.

Though none of the Gospels mention it directly, Joseph of Arimathea was mentioned as being a member of the Council (probably the Sanhedrin), and was thus probably quite a wealthy man.
10. What significant role did Joseph of Arimathea play in the aftermath of Jesus' crucifixion?

Answer: He was the one who retrieved Jesus' body from Pilate, and laid it to rest in the tomb

Mark 15:42-46 tells us how Joseph of Arimathea, who was a prominent member of the council, went to Pilate and asked for Jesus' body. Pilate agreed, and handed over the body. Joseph then went and bought some fine, expensive linen, and wrapped Jesus' body in it. He then placed the body in the tomb, and rolled a large stone in front of it.

John 19:38-42 tells us the same story, but also adds that Joseph was accompanied by Nicodemus, a Pharisee who had secretly visited Jesus at night.

Other accounts of Joseph of Arimathea can be found in Matthew 27:57-60, and Luke 23:50-55.

Interestingly enough, despite only being mentioned very briefly in all four Gospels, Joseph of Arimathea was given Sainthood in a few Anglican Churches, the Lutheran Church, the Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church. Much Christian legend has sprung around him, including the idea that he was the original guardian of the Holy Grail.

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Source: Author thegogga

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