The Book of James: Chapter 1 Quiz

Are you ready to put your faith to the test? Okay, maybe not your faith, but at least your Bible knowledge. As we kick off the Book of James series, test how well you remember what you learned by answering the multiple-choice questions below. Here’s your first challenge based on James chapter one. 

1. Who is James believed to be? 

a. One of the twelve disciples.

b. The brother of Jesus.

c. A Pharisee.

d. The cousin of Jesus.

2. When it comes to listening, James encourages believers to: 

a. Listen, but think of your reply.

b. Listen without judgment.

c. Be careful who you listen to.

d. Be quick to listen.

3. According to James anyone who listens to the Word but does not do what it says, 

a. Is like someone who looks into a pond but doesn’t recognize his reflection. 

b. Is like someone who bakes a loaf of bread but never gets to eat it. 

c. Is like someone who looks into a mirror but forgets what he looks like. 

d. Is like someone who falls into a pit and has to wait for someone to rescue him. 

4. Fill in this verse: “When you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like ____________________.”

a. A wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

b. A cloud driven by the wind. 

c. A tree that never grows strong roots.

d. A mist that is here today and gone tomorrow. 

5. According to James, what is pure religion? 

a. To serve in the holy temple. 

b. To look after orphans and widows and keep yourself unpolluted by the world.

c. To memorize the Torah. 

d. To serve your neighbor, share the good news, and tame your tongue.

6. Does God tempt people?

a. Only under certain circumstances. 

b. Yes, God tempts people to see what their faith is made of.

c. God is not tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. 

d. God sends His angels to tempt people but He doesn’t do it himself.

7. When it comes to trials, James encourages believers to: 

a. Run the race of faith without wavering.

b. Pray for God to remove them so God’s peace can be perfected in us.

c. Stand strong in God’s Word and use Scripture as a shield.

d. Consider it joy because trials produce perseverance. 

8. According to James, your religion is worthless if…

a. You don’t keep a tight rein on your tongue. 

b. You don’t love people like God does. 

c. You don’t serve your neighbor. 

d. You don’t give generously. 

9. According to James, what comes down from the Father of the heavenly lights?

a. Every trial and tribulation.

b. Every good deed.

c. Every good thought.

d. Every good and perfect gift.

10. According to James, when perseverance finishes its work…

a. We will be like God. 

b. We will be mature and complete.

c. We will become more patient. 

d. We will become more compassionate. 

Answer Key: 

1. B

2. D

3. C

4. A

5. B

6. C

7. D

8. A

9. D

10. B

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