Simeon and Anna quiz

This quiz is based on the account of Simeon and Anna found in Luke 2:25-40 (NIV).
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1. Simeon was described as what?

Calm and pious

Innocent and godly

Righteous and devout

Compassionate and peaceful

2. What had the Holy Spirit revealed to Simeon?

The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not die before seeing the Lord’s Messiah. 

The Holy Spirit had revealed to him the things of the end of age.

The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would see the fall of Israel before his death.

The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that May and Joseph would come into the temple.

3. Why did Simeon come into the temple when Jesus' parents were there?

He came there to visit the high priest.

He came there to pray as was his custom.

He was told by an angel to do so.

He was moved by the Holy Spirit.

4. When would Simeon die?

He would die after seeing the destruction of the cities of Israel by the Romans.

He would die after seeing the Messiah.

He would die when the Roman Empire fell.

He would die immediately after seeing the deliverer of Israel.

5. Why did Mary and Joseph bring baby Jesus into the temple?

They brought him there for the blessings of the high priest.

They brought him there for the blessings of Simeon.

They brought him there for the prayers and blessings of Anna.

They brought him there to do for him what the custom of the Law required.

6. Simeon referred to Jesus as what?

Hero

Salvation

Lord of Lords

The firstborn from the dead

7. What was the reaction of Mary and Joseph about what Simeon said about Jesus?

They marveled.

They were afraid.

They were hurt.

They were confused.

8. According to Simeon, Jesus was destined to do what?

He was destined to lead all mankind to heaven.

He was destined to bring down King Herod.

He was destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel.

He was destined to lead Israel into freedom.

9. What did Simeon say about Jesus' mother, Mary?

He said she would give birth to many children after Jesus.

He said a sword would pierce her soul.

He said Mary would receive a lot of divine favor.

He said Mary would be worshiped someday.

10. Anna was described as what?

Very old

Wise

A beautiful

A prophet

Wicked

11. Who was Anna's father?

Levi

Penuel

Simeon

Asher

12. Anna was from which tribe of Israel?

Judah

Penuel

Levi

Asher

13. How old was Anna when she met Jesus' parents in the temple?

76 years

90 years

84 years

76 years

14. Anna was married for how many years?

7 years

14 years

12 years

3 years

15. Who blessed baby Jesus and his family?

Asher

Simeon

The High Priest

Anna

16. How many years had Anna been a widow?

40 years

56 years

76 years

77 years

17. Anna spoke about baby Jesus to who?

She spoke about Him to the high priest.

She spoke about Him to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.

She spoke about Him to the Pharisees.

She spoke about Him to the scribes.

18. When Jesus' parents were done in the temple, they returned to where?

Capernaum

Bethlehem

Nazareth

Samaria

19. How often was Anna in the temple to fast and pray?

She was in the temple from time to time.

She visited the temple twice a day.

She visited the temple in the day and in the night

She was in the temple always.

20. Which region could Nazareth be found in

Samaria

Galilee

Judea

Decapolis

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