New Testament Names Hidden in Sentences Quiz

Answer: Martha

The answer is Martha. "When it comes to a wide selection of merchandise, Wal-MART HAs to get some consideration."

Martha was the sister of Mary and Lazarus. She is best known for being busy with Mary being insightful. That reputation comes from Luke 10:38-42 which tells of Martha being caught up in the hurly-burly of life while Mary sat at Christ's feet listening to Him speak.

Martha, Mary and Lazarus lived together in Bethany.

Answer: Thomas

The answer is Thomas. "There was an piece of art, a liTHO, MAScara, and a coffee mug on the table and the police inspector was filled with doubt about what he saw."

Thomas was one of the original twelve disciples. He had a twin brother but there is no direct mention of him in Scripture.

Thomas is known for being a skeptic and a doubter. The reputation comes from the fact Thomas refused to believe reports Jesus had risen from the dead after His crucifixion. The 20th chapter of John tells of Jesus making a dramatic appearance before Thomas and inviting him to examine the wounds in His hands and His side.

After examining the wounds, Thomas made the great declaration: "My Lord and my God."

Answer: Luke

The answer is Luke. "It was interesting to note how LuLU KEpt track of events at the church conference."

Luke wrote two books in the New Testament -- the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. He was a medical doctor who often served alongside Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles.

Thanks to Luke's Book of Acts, we have a first hand account about the development of the early church.

Answer: Silas

The correct answer is Silas. "A bag of baSIL, A Salt shaker and a coffee cup were all found in the crime scene."

Silas was a worker in the early church who often served alongside Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles.

Silas is perhaps best known for being stripped naked, savagely beaten by a mob and thrown into prison with Paul at Philippi. According to Scripture, the two workers in the early church were singing hymns at midnight in their jail cell when an earthquake miraculously loosened their chains.

However, rather than make a break for it, Silas and Paul stuck around and converted the jailer to Christianity.

Answer: Pilate

Pilate is the correct answer. "The tiny puPIL ATe a massive amount of dates and olives."

Pilate was the Roman governor of Judaea who, according to accounts in the four Gospels, presided over the trial of Jesus. Even though he was reluctant to do so, Pilate gave into the demands of the people and ordered Jesus to be crucified.

Matthew 27:24 in the NKJV explains things this way: "When Pilate saw that he could not prevail at all, but rather that a tumult was rising, he took water and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, 'I am innocent of the blood of this just Person. You see to it.'"

Answer: Herod

Herod is the correct answer. "I must be honest. HER ODour caused by an excessive amount of perfume almost made me gag."

The name Herod is associated with a family of rulers in the New Testament. However, the best known Herod for Bible readers is Herod Antipas. He ruled Galilee and was a central figure in the deaths of John the Baptist and Jesus.

Then there is Herod the Great, who ruled Judea when Jesus was born in Bethlehem. He ordered the execution of all male infants two and under to cement his hold on power.

Answer: Peter

The answer is Peter. "My friend's PET ERupted with loud barking over the actions of the visitor."

Peter was one of the original twelve disciples and is regarded by many as the shop foreman of the group. Peter's brother Andrew was also a disciple. The two brothers were both fishermen and came from Bethsaida, a town in Galilee.

Answer: Matthew

Matthew is the correct answer. "The house up for sale had a nice MAT, THE Woman told the tax collector."

Matthew was one of the original twelve disciples. He was a tax collector who was also known as Levi. In Biblical times, tax collectors in Israel were despised because they were seen as traitors working for the Romans.

He was the author of the Gospel of Matthew

Answer: Andrew

Andrew is the correct answer. "The avid fAN DREW a picture of his favorite pop star and gave it to her as a gift."

Andrew was one of the original twelve disciples. He is generally regarded as the introverted brother of Peter, considered by many to be the leader of the group.

Using the NKJV, Andrew's name appears 12 different times in the four Gospels and the Book of Acts. Similar to Peter, he was a fisherman before he became a disciple.

Answer: Mary

Mary is the correct answer. "A puck can seriously MAR Your face if you play goal and do not wear a mask in ice hockey."

There are a number of women called Mary in the New Testament. They include Mary, the mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Mary of Bethany, Mary the mother of James and Joses, Mary the mother of Mark, Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary of Rome.