Bible Quiz – Prayer (Multiple Choice Questions) with Answers and the Complete Reference Verse.

 

Bible Quiz – Prayer (Multiple Choice Questions) with Answers and the Complete Reference Verse. 

Prayer is one of the most powerful ways believers connect with God—through praise, confession, thanksgiving, and requests. This quiz will test your knowledge of prayer in the Bible, from teachings of Jesus to examples of faithful servants who prayed in different circumstances.

Whether you're a student, teacher, or Bible enthusiast, this quiz will deepen your understanding and sharpen your recall of Scripture.

 

📌 Instructions

Each question has four options (A–D).

Choose the correct answer for each question.

Do not check the answers until you complete all questions.

Answers, along with complete reference verses, are provided after the quiz.

 

❓ Quiz Section

 

1. Who taught the Lord’s Prayer?

A. Moses

B. David

C. Jesus

D. Paul

 

2. In which Gospel do we find the Lord’s Prayer?

A. Matthew only

B. Luke only

C. Both Matthew and Luke

D. John

 

3. What is the first line of the Lord’s Prayer?

A. Give us this day our daily bread

B. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name

C. Forgive us our sins

D. Lead us not into temptation

 

4. Who prayed and asked God for wisdom, and God granted it?

A. David

B. Solomon

C. Elijah

D. Isaiah

 

5. Which prophet prayed on Mount Carmel, calling down fire from heaven?

A. Elisha

B. Elijah

C. Jeremiah

D. Ezekiel

 

6. Who prayed inside a great fish?

A. Jonah

B. Daniel

C. Peter

D. Job

 

7. How many times a day did Daniel pray?

A. Once

B. Twice

C. Three times

D. Seven times

 

8. What did Jesus often do before making important decisions?

A. Consulted others

B. Prayed

C. Fasted only

D. Rested

 

9. In the parable of the persistent widow, what is the main lesson about prayer?

A. Pray loudly

B. Pray only once

C. Never give up praying

D. Pray in public

 

10. Who said, “Pray without ceasing”?

A. Peter

B. James

C. Paul

D. John

 

11. What did Hannah pray for?

A. Wealth

B. A child

C. Victory in battle

D. Healing

 

12. Where was Jesus when He prayed before His arrest?

A. Mount Sinai

B. Garden of Gethsemane

C. Upper Room

D. Temple

 

13. What posture did Jesus mention as acceptable in prayer?

A. Standing only

B. Kneeling only

C. Sitting only

D. Various postures

 

14. Who prayed, “Create in me a clean heart, O God”?

A. Solomon

B. David

C. Moses

D. Isaiah

 

15. What should accompany prayer according to Philippians 4:6?

A. Fear

B. Anger

C. Thanksgiving

D. Silence

 

✅ Answers with Reference Verses

 

1. C — Jesus

📖 Matthew 6:9 – “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.”

 

2. C — Both Matthew and Luke

📖 Matthew 6:9–13; Luke 11:2–4

 

3. B — Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name

📖 Matthew 6:9 – “Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.”

 

4. B — Solomon

📖 1 Kings 3:9,12 – “Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart… behold, I have done according to thy words.”

 

5. B — Elijah

📖 1 Kings 18:37–38 – “Hear me, O Lord… Then the fire of the Lord fell…”

 

6. A — Jonah

📖 Jonah 2:1 – “Then Jonah prayed unto the Lord his God out of the fish's belly.”

 

7. C — Three times

📖 Daniel 6:10 – “He knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed…”

 

8. B — Prayed

📖 Luke 6:12 – “He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.”

 

9. C — Never give up praying

📖 Luke 18:1 – “Men ought always to pray and not lose heart.”

 

10. C — Paul

📖 1 Thessalonians 5:17 – “Pray without ceasing.”

 

11. B — A child

📖 1 Samuel 1:10–11 – “She was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord…”

 

12. B — Garden of Gethsemane

📖 Matthew 26:36 – “Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane…”

 

13. D — Various postures

📖 Matthew 6:5–6 – “When you pray… go into your room…”

 

14. B — David

📖 Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a clean heart, O God…”

 

15. C — Thanksgiving

📖 Philippians 4:6 – “In everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”

 

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📖 Bible Quiz – Prayer

🔥 Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round (MCQs)

 

This advanced round is designed to challenge even seasoned Bible readers. These questions go beyond the obvious—testing careful reading, context awareness, and deeper understanding of prayer across Scripture.

Be alert: some options may seem correct at first glance… but only one is fully accurate.

 

📌 Instructions

Each question has four options (A–D).

Choose the most accurate answer.

Watch for tricky wording, similar passages, and subtle differences.

Answers with complete reference verses are provided after the quiz.

 

❓ Quiz Section

 

1. Which disciple asked Jesus to teach them to pray?

A. Peter

B. John

C. Andrew

D. Thomas

 

2. In the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew version), which phrase appears that is NOT in Luke’s version?

A. “Forgive us our sins”

B. “Your kingdom come”

C. “Deliver us from the evil one”

D. “Give us each day our daily bread”

 

3. Who prayed for his eyes to be opened after being struck blind?

A. Peter

B. Saul (Paul)

C. Stephen

D. Cornelius

 

4. Which king spread a threatening letter before the Lord and prayed?

A. David

B. Hezekiah

C. Josiah

D. Solomon

 

5. Who prayed a silent prayer, moving her lips but making no sound?

A. Mary

B. Hannah

C. Esther

D. Deborah

 

6. In which situation did Jesus specifically instruct to pray so that you do NOT enter into temptation?

A. Sermon on the Mount

B. Feeding of the 5000

C. Garden of Gethsemane

D. Transfiguration

 

7. Who prayed, and the sun stood still?

A. Moses

B. Elijah

C. Joshua

D. Elisha

 

8. Which prayer includes confession of national sin and a plea for restoration, found in Daniel 9?

A. Prayer of thanksgiving

B. Intercessory prayer

C. Penitential prayer

D. Prophetic declaration

 

9. Who saw a vision during prayer at the sixth hour (noon)?

A. Paul

B. Peter

C. John

D. Philip

 

10. Which early church group prayed, and the place where they were meeting was shaken?

A. The apostles in the temple

B. Believers in Antioch

C. The disciples in the Upper Room after Peter’s release

D. The church in Corinth

 

11. Who prayed that it might not rain, and it did not rain for years?

A. Elisha

B. Elijah

C. Isaiah

D. Amos

 

12. Which Psalm is a prayer of Moses?

A. Psalm 23

B. Psalm 51

C. Psalm 90

D. Psalm 119

 

13. Who prayed for forgiveness while being stoned?

A. James

B. Peter

C. Stephen

D. Paul

 

14. Which prophet prayed after complaining to God and then watched for God’s answer?

A. Isaiah

B. Jeremiah

C. Habakkuk

D. Hosea

 

15. What unusual instruction did Jesus give regarding repetitive prayer?

A. Repeat prayers loudly

B. Use many words to be heard

C. Avoid vain repetitions

D. Pray only written prayers

 

✅ Answers with Reference Verses

 

1. B — John

📖 Luke 11:1 – “A certain one of His disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.’”

 

2. C — “Deliver us from the evil one”

📖 Matthew 6:13 – “And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”

 

3. B — Saul (Paul)

📖 Acts 9:11 – “...behold, he is praying.”

 

4. B — Hezekiah

📖 2 Kings 19:14 – “Hezekiah... spread it before the Lord.”

 

5. B — Hannah

📖 1 Samuel 1:13 – “Hannah spoke in her heart; only her lips moved…”

 

6. C — Garden of Gethsemane

📖 Matthew 26:41 – “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation…”

 

7. C — Joshua

📖 Joshua 10:12–13 – “Sun, stand still… So the sun stood still…”

 

8. C — Penitential prayer

📖 Daniel 9:4–5 – “We have sinned and committed iniquity…”

 

9. B — Peter

📖 Acts 10:9–10 – “Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour…”

 

10. C — The disciples after Peter’s release

📖 Acts 4:31 – “When they had prayed, the place… was shaken…”

 

11. B — Elijah

📖 James 5:17 – “Elijah… prayed earnestly that it would not rain…”

 

12. C — Psalm 90

📖 Psalm 90:1 – “A Prayer of Moses the man of God…”

 

13. C — Stephen

📖 Acts 7:60 – “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.”

 

14. C — Habakkuk

📖 Habakkuk 2:1 – “I will stand my watch… and see what He will say…”

 

15. C — Avoid vain repetitions

📖 Matthew 6:7 – “Do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do…”

 

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📖 Bible Quiz – Prayer

🧠 Cross-Reference Trap Round (MCQs)

 

✨ This round tests your ability to connect Scriptures across different books. Many Bible passages sound similar—but only one option will match the exact reference, wording, or context.

Read carefully. Think comparatively. Choose wisely.

 

📌 Instructions

Each question has four options (A–D).

Only one answer correctly matches the reference AND context.

Watch for similar verses, repeated themes, and parallel passages.

Answers with complete reference verses are given after the quiz.

 

❓ Quiz Section

 

1. Which verse correctly connects asking, seeking, and knocking with receiving?

A. Matthew 6:6

B. Matthew 7:7

C. Luke 6:38

D. John 14:14

 

2. Which passage links prayer with fasting explicitly (in some manuscript traditions)?

A. Matthew 17:21

B. Luke 11:9

C. Mark 11:24

D. John 15:7

 

3. Which verse correctly combines faith and prayer with receiving what is asked?

A. Matthew 21:22

B. Hebrews 11:1

C. James 1:6

D. Romans 10:9

 

4. Which reference connects unanswered prayer with wrong motives?

A. Proverbs 3:5

B. James 4:3

C. Psalm 23:1

D. Isaiah 40:31

 

5. Which passage links confession of sins with answered prayer?

A. Psalm 19:14

B. 1 John 1:9

C. James 5:16

D. Romans 8:28

 

6. Which verse correctly connects abiding in Christ with effective prayer?

A. John 15:7

B. John 3:16

C. Matthew 5:9

D. Luke 10:2

 

7. Which reference shows Jesus praying for forgiveness for others while on the cross?

A. Matthew 27:46

B. Luke 23:34

C. John 19:30

D. Mark 15:34

 

8. Which verse connects the Holy Spirit helping believers in prayer?

A. Acts 1:8

B. Romans 8:26

C. Galatians 5:22

D. Ephesians 2:8

 

9. Which passage correctly links persistence in prayer with a friend at midnight?

A. Luke 11:5–8

B. Matthew 25:1–13

C. Mark 4:1–9

D. John 10:10

 

10. Which verse connects praying in secret with God rewarding openly?

A. Matthew 6:6

B. Luke 18:10

C. Mark 2:1

D. John 11:35

 

11. Which reference shows Jesus praying all night before choosing disciples?

A. Matthew 4:1

B. Luke 6:12

C. Mark 6:31

D. John 13:1

 

12. Which passage connects thanksgiving with prayer and peace from God?

A. Colossians 3:2

B. Philippians 4:6–7

C. Ephesians 6:10

D. 2 Timothy 1:7

 

13. Which verse links humility with God hearing prayer?

A. 2 Chronicles 7:14

B. Genesis 1:1

C. Exodus 20:3

D. Psalm 150:6

 

14. Which reference connects Elijah’s prayer with effective righteousness?

A. 1 Kings 17:1

B. James 5:16–17

C. 2 Kings 2:11

D. Malachi 4:5

 

15. Which verse correctly links watchfulness with prayer in the end times?

A. Luke 21:36

B. Matthew 28:19

C. Mark 1:35

D. John 1:1

 

✅ Answers with Reference Verses

 

1. B — Matthew 7:7

📖 Matthew 7:7 – “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”

 

2. A — Matthew 17:21

📖 Matthew 17:21 – “However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”

 

3. A — Matthew 21:22

📖 Matthew 21:22 – “Whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”

 

4. B — James 4:3

📖 James 4:3 – “You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss…”

 

5. C — James 5:16

📖 James 5:16 – “Confess your trespasses… and pray for one another, that you may be healed.”

 

6. A — John 15:7

📖 John 15:7 – “If you abide in Me… you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.”

 

7. B — Luke 23:34

📖 Luke 23:34 – “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”

 

8. B — Romans 8:26

📖 Romans 8:26 – “The Spirit also helps in our weaknesses… makes intercession for us…”

 

9. A — Luke 11:5–8

📖 Luke 11:8 – “Because of his persistence he will rise and give him as many as he needs.”

 

10. A — Matthew 6:6

📖 Matthew 6:6 – “Pray to your Father who is in the secret place…”

 

11. B — Luke 6:12

📖 Luke 6:12 – “He continued all night in prayer to God.”

 

12. B — Philippians 4:6–7

📖 Philippians 4:6–7 – “With thanksgiving… the peace of God… will guard your hearts…”

 

13. A — 2 Chronicles 7:14

📖 2 Chronicles 7:14 – “If My people… humble themselves, and pray…”

 

14. B — James 5:16–17

📖 James 5:16 – “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”

 

15. A — Luke 21:36

📖 Luke 21:36 – “Watch therefore, and pray always…”

 

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