Advanced Bible Quiz – Psalm 22 (Tricky MCQs)

 

Advanced Bible Quiz – Psalm 22 (Tricky MCQs) 

Challenge your knowledge of Psalm 22 with this advanced, tricky Bible quiz featuring 12 thought-provoking multiple-choice questions, detailed answers, full Scripture references, and spiritual insights. Perfect for scholars, students, and deep Bible study.

Psalm 22 is a masterful blend of anguish, prophecy, and ultimate victory. While it begins with a cry of abandonment, it moves toward hope, worship, and Messianic fulfillment. This advanced quiz will test not only memory but your attention to detail, understanding of context, and awareness of prophetic nuance. Expect subtle traps and cross-references that require careful reading and reflection. Take your time, meditate on each verse, and let this quiz deepen your knowledge and devotion to God’s Word.

 

QUIZ INSTRUCTIONS

How This Bible Quiz Works

Total Questions: 12 Multiple-Choice Questions

Difficulty Level: Advanced / Tricky

 

Instructions:

Read carefully; some questions include subtle cross-reference traps.

Answer thoughtfully rather than quickly.

Reflect on the spiritual and prophetic significance of each verse.

Goal: Deepen Scripture comprehension and spiritual insight.

 

📘 Question 1

Psalm 22 opens with a cry of abandonment. Which two elements of despair are highlighted in the first verse?

A. Silence of God and affliction of enemies

B. Feeling forsaken and mocking of neighbors

C. God’s delay in answering and personal despair

D. Physical pain and hunger

 

📘 Question 2

In Psalm 22:3, God is described as “enthroned on the praises of Israel.” What literary device is primarily used here?

A. Simile

B. Metaphor

C. Hyperbole

D. Allegory

 

📘 Question 3

Psalm 22:6 contains the phrase “I am a worm and not a man.” This is an expression of:

A. Physical weakness only

B. Emotional and social humiliation

C. Moral sinfulness

D. Fear of God’s wrath

 

📘 Question 4

Verse 14 mentions “my heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast.” Which best describes this expression?

A. Synonymous parallelism

B. Anthropomorphism

C. Chiasmus

D. Metonymy

 

📘 Question 5

Psalm 22:16 mentions “they have pierced my hands and feet.” Which statement is most accurate?

A. It is a general description of suffering common to David’s time

B. It prophetically points to Christ’s crucifixion

C. It refers to Roman execution practices in David’s era

D. It is a poetic metaphor for betrayal

 

📘 Question 6

In Psalm 22:18, the psalmist says, “They divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.” Which New Testament event directly fulfills this?

A. Jesus’ betrayal by Judas (Matthew 26)

B. Jesus’ crucifixion (John 19:23–24)

C. Peter’s denial of Christ (Luke 22)

D. Paul’s shipwreck (Acts 27)

 

📘 Question 7

Psalm 22:9–10 emphasizes God’s care from birth. Which detail is NOT included?

A. God was present at birth

B. God has been a God from the womb

C. God nurtures and sustains

D. God guarantees wealth and fame

 

📘 Question 8

Psalm 22:22 reads: “I will declare Your name to my brethren; in the midst of the assembly I will praise You.” What type of psalmic shift does this represent?

A. Lament → Praise / Testimony

B. Petition → Curse

C. Thanksgiving → Lament

D. Historical narrative → Prophecy

 

📘 Question 9

Psalm 22:27 refers to “all the ends of the earth” remembering the Lord. Which subtle theological concept is embedded here?

A. Universal worship

B. Exclusive covenantal worship

C. Limited salvation to Israel

D. Eschatological silence

 

📘 Question 10

Psalm 22:1–21 primarily reflects which aspect of human experience?

A. Joyful worship

B. Agony, isolation, and divine appeal

C. Moral instruction

D. Social commentary

 

📘 Question 11

Psalm 22 ends with a declaration of God’s triumph (22:31). Which literary or prophetic technique is evident?

A. Inclusive prophecy of global worship

B. Allegorical reference to David’s reign

C. Exclusive prediction for priests

D. Symbolic reflection on nature

 

📘 Question 12

Which feature of Psalm 22 demonstrates its Messianic significance most clearly?

A. Reference to David’s enemies

B. The casting of lots for garments

C. Celebration of harvest

D. Praise of temple rituals

 

🔹 ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS

 

1. C — Feeling forsaken and God’s delay in answering (Psalm 22:1–2)

Highlights emotional and spiritual distress, not just physical.

 

2. B — Metaphor (Psalm 22:3)

God is metaphorically “enthroned on praise.”

 

3. B — Emotional and social humiliation (Psalm 22:6)

Illustrates shame and scorn, not physical frailty alone.

 

4. A — Synonymous parallelism (Psalm 22:14)

“Heart is like wax; it melted” repeats the same idea in different words.

 

5. B — Prophetic of Christ’s crucifixion (Psalm 22:16)

Foretells the piercing of hands and feet centuries before Jesus.

 

6. B — Jesus’ crucifixion (John 19:23–24)

Casting lots for garments is fulfilled at the cross.

 

7. D — God guarantees wealth and fame (Psalm 22:9–10)

This is a trap answer; the text emphasizes care and sustenance, not material prosperity.

 

8. A — Lament → Praise/Testimony (Psalm 22:22)

The psalm transitions from suffering to public testimony.

 

9. A — Universal worship (Psalm 22:27)

Foreshadows global recognition of God’s sovereignty.

 

10. B — Agony, isolation, and divine appeal (Psalm 22:1–21)

Primary theme is lament and trust in God.

 

11. A — Inclusive prophecy of global worship (Psalm 22:31)

Ends in triumph, showing fulfillment beyond David’s life.

 

12. B — Casting of lots for garments (Psalm 22:18)

Directly points to Messiah’s crucifixion.

 

🔹 WHAT THIS QUIZ TEACHES

Even in extreme suffering, God is present and attentive

Psalm 22 foreshadows Christ’s suffering and victory

Understanding literary devices deepens Scripture comprehension

Reflection transforms memory into application

 

🔹 REFLECTION

How do the details of Psalm 22 deepen your empathy for Christ’s suffering?

Which imagery challenged your understanding the most?

How can this psalm guide your prayer during trials?

In what ways can you declare God’s faithfulness to others today?

 

PRAYER

Lord, help us trust You when the world seems distant. May the example of Christ’s suffering inspire our perseverance, and may the lessons of Psalm 22 guide our daily walk. Strengthen our faith, deepen our reflection, and empower our testimony. Amen.