Matthew Chapter 3 Questions
1. What was John the Baptist preaching in the desert of Judea?
a. Good deeds
b. Repentance
c. Kingdom of Earth
d. Wealth and prosperity
Answer: b. Repentance (Matthew 3:2)
2[and] saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”b
2. According to the prophet Isaiah, what was John the Baptist doing in the desert?
a. Building a city
b. Crying out in the desert
c. Planting trees
d. Celebrating festivals
Answer: b. Crying out in the desert (Matthew 3:3)
3 It was of him that the prophet Isaiahc had spoken when he said: “A voice of one crying out in the desert, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.’”
3. How did John the Baptist dress?
a. Royal robes
b. Clothing made of camel’s hair
c. Priestly garments
d. Fine linen
Answer: b. Clothing made of camel’s hair (Matthew 3:4)
4 d John wore clothing made of camel’s hair and had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
4. What was John the Baptist's message to the Pharisees and Sadducees who came to his baptism?
a. Welcome!
b. You brood of vipers!
c. Good job!
d. Keep up the good work!
Answer: b. You brood of vipers! (Matthew 3:7)
7When he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?e
5. What did John the Baptist say about producing good fruit?
a. It doesn't matter.
b. It's not important.
c. Produce good fruit as evidence of your repentance.
d. Fruits are for eating.
Answer: c. Produce good fruit as evidence of your repentance. (Matthew 3:8)
6. Who did John the Baptist say could raise up children to Abraham from stones?
a. Pharisees
b. Sadducees
c. God
d. John himself
Answer: c. God (Matthew 3:9)
9And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you, God can raise up children to Abraham from these stones.f
7. According to John the Baptist, who will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire?
a. John himself
b. Pharisees
c. The one coming after him
d. Sadducees
Answer: c. The one coming after him (Matthew 3:11)
8. What is in the hand of the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire?
a. A sword
b. A staff
c. A winnowing fan
d. A crown
Answer: c. A winnowing fan (Matthew 3:12)
9. What happened when Jesus was baptized?
a. The earth shook
b. The heavens were opened, and the Spirit of God descended like a dove.
c. Lightning struck
d. Thunder roared
Answer: b. The heavens were opened, and the Spirit of God descended like a dove. (Matthew 3:16)
10. Who came to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him?
a. Pharisees
b. Sadducees
c. Jesus
d. Disciples
Answer: c. Jesus (Matthew 3:13)
11. Why did John initially try to prevent Jesus from being baptized?
a. John was afraid of Jesus.
b. John felt unworthy.
c. Jesus did not want to be baptized.
d. It was against the law.
Answer: b. John felt unworthy. (Matthew 3:14)
12. How does Jesus respond to John's reluctance to baptize Him?
a. Allow it now, for it is God’s will
b. Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness
c. He baptizes John instead.
d. You need to baptize me now
Answer: b. Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness (Matthew 3:15)
13. What happened after Jesus was baptized in Jordan?
a. The heavens were opened, and Moses and Elijah appeared
b. The heavens were opened, and an angel came and conversed with Jesus
c. The heavens were opened, and the Spirit of God descended.
d. Jesus’s face and clothes became bright
Answer: c. The heavens were opened, and the Spirit of God descended. (Matthew 3:16)
14. What did a voice from the heavens say about Jesus after His baptism?
a. "He is the chosen one."
b. "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."
c. "He will be a great king."
d. "He is a prophet."
Answer: b. "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." (Matthew 3:17)
15. What does the expression "kingdom of heaven" mean in Matthew's Gospel?
a. A physical kingdom on Earth
b. The effective rule of God over His people
c. A heavenly palace
d. The kingdom of angels
Answer: b. The effective rule of God over His people (Matthew 3:2)
16. What was the primary purpose of John the Baptist's baptism?
a. To make people clean physically
b. To initiate people into a new religious group
c. As a symbol of repentance
d. To showcase his authority
Answer: c. As a symbol of repentance (Matthew 3:11)
17. How does Matthew differ from Luke in presenting John the Baptist's background?
a. Matthew makes John a relative of Jesus.
b. Matthew provides no information about John's origins.
c. Matthew says John was born in Bethlehem.
d. Matthew portrays John as a king.
Answer: b. Matthew provides no information about John's origins. (Matthew 3:1)
18. What does the term "winnowing fan" symbolize in the context of Matthew 3:12?
a. A tool for farming
b. A weapon for war
c. A symbol of judgment and separation
d. A tool for cooking
Answer: c. A symbol of judgment and separation (Matthew 3:12)
19. What does the phrase "fulfill all righteousness" mean in Matthew 3:15?
a. To follow the law meticulously
b. To achieve moral perfection
c. To submit to God's plan for salvation
d. To be wealthy and successful
Answer: c. To submit to God's plan for salvation (Matthew 3:15)
20. What does John the Baptist eat in the desert, according to Matthew's Gospel?
a. Bread and wine
b. Locusts and wild honey
c. Fish and vegetables
d. Fruits and nuts
Answer: b. Locusts and wild honey (Matthew 3:4)
21. Why is the expression "the kingdom of heaven" unique to Matthew's Gospel?
a. Matthew invented it.
b. It was a common phrase in the time of Matthew.
c. It reflects the reverence of devout Jews who avoided using the name "God."
d. It is a secret code only known to Matthew's community.
Answer: c. It reflects the reverence of devout Jews who avoided using the name "God." (Matthew 3:2)
22. Who was preaching in the desert of Judea?
a. Jesus
b. Matthew
c. John the Baptist
d. Isaiah
Answer: c. John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1)
23. What was John the Baptist's message to the people?
a. Rejoice and be glad
b. Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand
c. Seek wealth and prosperity
d. Ignore your sins
Answer: b. Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand (Matthew 3:2)
24. What did John wear, and what was his diet?
a. Silk robes and fine wine
b. Camel's hair and locusts with wild honey
c. Gold jewelry and fine bread
d. Woolen garments and figs
Answer: b. Camel's hair and locusts with wild honey (Matthew 3:4)
4 d John wore clothing made of camel’s hair and had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
25. Who came to John's baptism to acknowledge their sins?
a. Jerusalem
b. All Judea and the whole region around the Jordan
c. The Pharisees and Sadducees
d. both a and c
Answer: d. Jerusalem, all Judea, and the whole region around the Jordan (Matthew 3:5-6)
5At that time Jerusalem, all Judea, and the whole region around the Jordan were going out to him 6and were being baptized by him in the Jordan River as they acknowledged their sins.
26. What did John say to the Pharisees and Sadducees who came to his baptism?
a. "You are wise and righteous."
b. "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?"
c. "You are the children of Abraham."
d. "You will be saved no matter what."
Answer: b. "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?" (Matthew 3:7)
27. What did John urge the people to produce as evidence of repentance?
a. Wealth
b. Good fruit
c. Sacrifices
d. Intellectual knowledge
Answer: b. Good fruit (Matthew 3:8)
28. According to John, who is mightier than him and will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire?
a. Isaiah
b. Jesus
c. Matthew
d. The Pharisees
Answer: b. Jesus (Matthew 3:11)
29. What is the significance of the baptism with the Holy Spirit and fire?
a. Purification
b. Destruction
c. Both a and b
d. Enlightenment
Answer: c. Both a and b (Matthew 3:11)
30. What does John use to illustrate the discrimination between the good and the bad?
a. A shepherd and his sheep
b. A farmer and wheat
c. A king and his subjects
d. A teacher and his students
Answer: b. A farmer and wheat (Matthew 3:12)
31. Who came to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him?
a. Peter
b. James
c. Jesus
d. Andrew
Answer: c. Jesus (Matthew 3:13)
32.. How does John initially respond to Jesus's request for baptism?
a. He gladly agrees.
b. He refuses, saying he is not worthy.
c. He asks for a reward.
d. He questions Jesus's identity.
Answer: b. He refuses, saying he is not worthy. (Matthew 3:14)
33. Why does Jesus say it is fitting for him to be baptized by John?
a. To fulfill all righteousness
b. To gain popularity
c. To show off his power
d. To challenge John
Answer: a. To fulfill all righteousness (Matthew 3:15)
34. What did a voice from the heavens say after Jesus was baptized?
a. "Behold the Savior."
b. "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."
c. "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."
d. "Prepare for the coming judgment."
Answer: b. "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." (Matthew 3:17)
35. What Old Testament prophecy is referenced when the Spirit of God descends on Jesus like a dove?
a. Isaiah 42:1
b. Jeremiah 15:7
c. Genesis 22:2
d. Psalm 2:7
Answer: a. Isaiah 42:1 (Matthew 3:16)
36. What did John mean by the phrase "baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire"?
a. Literal immersion in water and fire
b. A symbolic purification and judgment
c. Baptism only in water
d. Baptism with hot water
Answer: b. A symbolic purification and judgment (Matthew 3:11)
37. In the analogy of the winnowing fan, what does the wheat represent?
a. Righteous people
b. Sinful people
c. Animals
d. Trees
Answer: a. Righteous people (Matthew 3:12)
38. What did John the Baptist use as a symbol when he spoke of judgment?
a. Fire
b. Water
c. Wind
d. Earthquake
Answer: a. Fire (Matthew 3:10)
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