Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior Trivia Quiz

Answer: the hem

As Jesus was on his way to Jairus' house a woman who had been afflicted with an issue of blood for 12 years came behind him and touched the hem of his garment. She was convinced that just one touch of the hem of his garment would bring healing to her body. According to Luke as soon as the woman touched Jesus' garment her bleeding stopped. (Read Luke 8:43-48)

Answer: How can a man be born when he is old?

John 3:1-21 records a conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus. Nicodemus was a Pharisee so he came to Jesus by night. He told Jesus that he knew that no man could do the miracles that Jesus did except God was with him. Jesus told him any man who wanted to see the kingdom of God would have to be born again.

In response Nicodemus wanted to know how could it be possible for a man to be born again when he is already old. Jesus used this opportunity to explain spiritual birth to him.

Answer: a synagogue ruler

Jairus was a ruler of the synagogue. His daughter was extremely ill so he made request for Jesus to come to his house and heal her. As Jesus was on his way news came of the little girl's death. She was restored to life by Jesus. (Mark 5:23-24, 35-43)

Answer: They were lepers.

As Jesus entered as certain village ten lepers met him. Standing afar off they called out to Jesus asking him to have mercy on them. When Jesus saw them he told them to go and show themselves to the priests. As they went on their way they were healed. Sadly, only one returned to give thanks. (Luke 17:12-19)

Answer: four times as much

Zacchaeus was chief among the publicans. He was a rich man. When he heard that Jesus was passing through Jericho he wanted to see him but he was unable to see him because he was short and his view was blocked by the crowd. He had to climb a sycamore tree to see Jesus. Jesus went to Zacchaeus' house and dined there. Zacchaeus made a commitment to give half of his goods to the poor and to restore fourfold to any man anything he had taken by false accusation. (Luke 19:1-10)

Answer: Bethesda

At the time of a feast of the Jews Jesus went to Jerusalem. He went by a pool which had five porches and was called Bethesda in Hebrew. Many sick people were there waiting to get into the water when it was troubled so that their sicknesses could be healed.

The impotent man had no one to assist him to get in the water so his condition remained the same. When he was told by Jesus to arise, take up his bed and walk he immediately did so.(John 5:2-9)

Answer: Nathaniel

After his encounter with Jesus, Philip met Nathaniel and told him that they had found Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. Nathaniel's first response was an inquiry as to whether any good thing could come out of Nazareth. Philip invited him to come and see. As soon as Nathaniel had his own encounter with Jesus he declared that Jesus was indeed the Son of God. (John 1:42-51)

Answer: False

In Mark 10:46-52, the story is told of Bartimaeus who was blind. When he heard that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by he was determined that Jesus should not pass him so he cried out, "Jesus thou son of David have mercy on me." Jesus heard his cry and responded by asking what was it that Bartimaeus wanted him to do for him. On hearing that he wanted to have his sight restored Jesus told him that his faith had made him whole. He was immediately healed and followed Jesus.

Answer: Peter

John 13:3-10 gives an account of what transpired after the last supper Jesus shared with his disciples. According to the Scripture, Jesus got up from the table and girded himself to perform the servile task of washing the feet of his disciples. Peter refused to allow his Lord and Master to wash his feet. Jesus, however, told him that he would have no part with him unless he allowed him to wash his feet. On hearing this Peter declared that Jesus should wash his hands and his head too but Jesus responded that his feet were all that needed washing.

Answer: The thief on the cross

As Jesus hung on the cross one of the thieves recognized that Jesus was his only hope. His decision not to allow Jesus to pass him by was expressed in his heartfelt plea to be a part of Jesus' kingdom. Jesus, O gentle Savior, did not pass him by. Notwithstanding his own agony, the gentle Savior assured him that he would indeed receive a place in his kingdom. (Luke 23,40-43)