Gospel of Matthew Chapter 2
1. Who reigned as king during the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem of Judea?
a) Julius Caesar
b) King Herod
c) King Solomon
d) Emperor Augustus
Answer: b) King Herod
1When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod,* behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,
2. Who were the Magi as referenced in this text?
a) Roman politicians
b) Greek philosophers
c) Astrologers
d) Jewish priests
Answer: c) Astrologers
* [2:1] In the days of King Herod: Herod reigned from 37 to 4 B.C.
Magi: originally a designation of the Persian priestly caste, the word became used of those who were regarded as having more than human knowledge. Matthew’s magi are astrologers.
3. What was the common ancient belief regarding the appearance of a new star?
a) It marked the end of a drought
b) It was a bad omen
c) It marked the birth of a ruler
d) It signaled an imminent war
Answer: c) It marked the birth of a ruler
4. Where did the child flee for refuge in Matthew Chapter 2?
a) Bethlehem
b) Nazareth
c) Egypt
d) Jerusalem
Answer: c) Egypt (Reference: Matthew Chapter 2, Verse 13)
13* When they had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt,* and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.”
5. According to Matthew Chapter 2, who succeeded King Herod in Judea after his death?
a) Israel
b) Archelaus
c) Augustus
d) David
Answer: b) Archelaus (Reference: Matthew Chapter 2, Verse 22)
22But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod,* he was afraid to go back there. And because he had been warned in a dream, he departed for the region of Galilee.
6. What brought the Magi to Jerusalem?
- A. King’s star
- B. A mysterious dream
- C. A royal invitation
- D. A prophecy
Answer: A. King’s (newborn king of the Jews) star (Matthew 2:2)
2saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star* at its rising and have come to do him homage.”a
7. Where did the chief priests and the scribes of the people say the Messiah would be born?
- A. Jerusalem
- B. Bethlehem
- C. Nazareth
- D. Egypt
Answer: B. Bethlehem (Matthew 2:5-6)
5b They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet:
8. What gifts did the Magi bring to Jesus?
- A. Silver, myrrh, and pearls
- B. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
- C. Spices, jewels, and silk
- D. Bread, wine, and oil
Answer: B. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh (Matthew 2:11)
11* c and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
9. How did the Magi know not to return to Herod?
- A. A messenger told them
- B. A dream warned them
- C. The star disappeared
- D. Herod sent a message to them
Answer: B. A dream warned them (Matthew 2:12)
12And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.
10. Why did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to Egypt?
- A. To visit family
- B. To escape Herod's threat
- C. For a vacation
- D. To fulfill a prophecy
Answer: B. To escape Herod's threat (Matthew 2:13)
13* When they had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt,* and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.”
11. How did Herod react when he realized the Magi had deceived him?
- A. He rejoiced
- B. He ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem
- C. He apologized to the Magi
- D. He sought forgiveness from the religious leaders
Answer: B. He ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:16)
16When Herod realized that he had been deceived by the magi, he became furious. He ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had ascertained from the magi.
12. Which Old Testament prophet's words were fulfilled during the massacre of infants?
- A. Isaiah
- B. Jeremiah
- C. Ezekiel
- D. Daniel
Answer: B. Jeremiah (Matthew 2:17)
17Then was fulfilled what had been said through Jeremiah the prophet:
13. What did the angel instruct Joseph to do after Herod's death?
- A. Return to Bethlehem
- B. Go to Jerusalem
- C. Return to Israel
- D. Return to Nazareth
Answer: C. Return to Israel (Matthew 2:20)
20and said,f “Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child’s life are dead.”*
14. Why did Joseph settle in Nazareth?
- A. It was a large city
- B. It was close to Jerusalem
- C. It fulfilled a prophecy
- D. It was Joseph's hometown
Answer: C. It fulfilled a prophecy (Matthew 2:23)
23* g He went and dwelt in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, “He shall be called a Nazorean.”
15. What was the response of the Magi upon seeing Jesus?
- A. They were angry
- B. They were confused
- C. They worshipped and offered gifts
- D. They left without saying anything
Answer: C. They worshipped and offered gifts (Matthew 2:11)
11* c and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
16. How did the Magi know the specific location of Jesus?
- A. They asked people in Bethlehem
- B. The star guided them to the exact spot
- C. Herod told them
- D. They had a map
Answer: B. The star guided them to the exact spot (Matthew 2:9)
9After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was.
17. What was Herod's reaction when he heard about the newborn King?
- A. He was overjoyed
- B. He was greatly troubled
- C. He was indifferent
- D. He was eager to meet the Magi
Answer: B. He was greatly troubled (Matthew 2:3)
3When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
18. What did Herod ask the Magi to do after finding the child?
- A. Bring the child to him
- B. Report back to him
- C. Worship the child
- D. Take the child to Jerusalem
Answer: B. Report back to him (Matthew 2:8)
8He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage.”
19. Where did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus go after leaving Egypt?
- A. Bethlehem
- B. Jerusalem
- C. Nazareth
- D. Galilee
Answer: C. Nazareth (Matthew 2:23)
23* g He went and dwelt in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, “He shall be called a Nazorean.”
20. How did the Magi feel when they saw the star over the place where Jesus was?
- A. Angry
- B. Overjoyed (Matthew 2:10)
- C. Confused
- D. Indifferent
Answer: B. Overjoyed (Matthew 2:10)
10They were overjoyed at seeing the star,
21. Who appeared to Joseph in a dream to warn him about Herod's plan?
- A. A prophet
- B. An angel
- C. The Magi
- D. Mary
Answer: B. An angel (Matthew 2:13)
13* When they had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt,* and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.”
22. Which prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
A. Isaiah
B. Jeremiah
C. Micah
D. Malachi
Answer: C. Micah (Matthew 2:5-6)
23. Which king's rule did Joseph fear when deciding not to return to Judea?
A. Herod
B. Archelaus
C. Caesar
D. Pilate
Answer: B. Archelaus (Matthew 2:22)
24. What emotion is associated with Rachel in the prophecy quoted by Matthew?
A. Joy
B. Anger
C. Sorrow
D. Excitement
Answer: C. Sorrow (Matthew 2:18)
25. Which prophet's words are applied to the massacre of the infants in Bethlehem?
A. Isaiah
B. Jeremiah
C. Ezekiel
D. Daniel
Answer: B. Jeremiah (Matthew 2:17-18)
26. What did the angel of the Lord say to Joseph in the dream about Herod's death?
A. "Herod will live long."
B. "Herod is seeking the child's life."
C. "Return to Bethlehem."
D. "The danger has passed; return to Judea."
Answer: D. "The danger has passed; return to Judea." (Matthew 2:20)
27. What did the angel of the Lord say to Joseph in a dream regarding returning to Israel?
A. "Stay in Egypt forever."
B. " those who sought the child’s life are dead."
C. "Go to Rome."
D. "Hide in Bethlehem."
Answer: B. " those who sought the child’s life are dead." (Matthew 2:20)
20and said,f “Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child’s life are dead.”*
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