5. Q&A Gospel of Matthew_NABRE Chapter 5

Matthew Chapter 5 

  1. What is the setting of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5?

a. The temple

b. A marketplace

c. A big hill

d. A synagogue

Answer: c. A big hill (Matthew 5:1-2)

  1. Who does Jesus address in the Sermon on the Mount?

a. Only His disciples

b. The Pharisees

c. The crowds and His disciples

d. The Sadducees

Answer: c. The crowds and His disciples (Matthew 5:1-2)

  1. How many Beatitudes are there in Matthew Chapter 5?

a. Six

b. Seven

c. Eight

d. Ten

Answer: c. Eight (Matthew 5:3-12)

  1. What does Jesus say about those who are poor in spirit?

a. They will be comforted.

b. They will inherit the land.

c. Theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

d. They will be satisfied.

Answer: c. Theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:3)

  1. Which characteristic is NOT mentioned in the Beatitudes?

a. Meek

b. Proud

c. Merciful

d. Peacemakers

Answer: b. Proud (Not mentioned in the Beatitudes)

  1. What similes are used in Matthew 5:13-16 to describe disciples?

a. Salt and Light

b. Rock and Fortress

c. Wind and Fire

d. Seed and Harvest

Answer: a. Salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-16)

  1. What does Jesus emphasize about the law in Matthew 5:17-20?

a. The need to abolish it

b. The need to fulfill it

c. The insignificance of the law

d. The temporary nature of the law

Answer: b. The need to fulfill it (Matthew 5:17-20)

  1. What is the consequence of breaking the least commandments and teaching others to do so?

    • a. Greatest in the kingdom of heaven

    • b. Called children of God

    • c. Liable to judgment

    • d. Inherit the land

Answer: c. Liable to judgment (Matthew 5:19)

  1. How does Jesus extend the commandment about murder in Matthew 5:21-22?

a. By permitting anger

b. By promoting revenge

c. By allowing insults

d. By emphasizing reconciliation

Answer: d. By emphasizing reconciliation (Matthew 5:21-22)

  1. What does Jesus equate with adultery in Matthew 5:27-28?

a. Lustful thoughts

b. Anger

c. Divorce

d. Revenge

Answer: a. Lustful thoughts (Matthew 5:27-28)

  1. What is Jesus' stance on divorce in Matthew 5:31-32?

a. Encourages divorce

b. Permits divorce in all cases

c. Discourages divorce, except in cases of unlawfulness

d. Prohibits marriage altogether

Answer: c. Discourages divorce, except in cases of unlawfulness (Matthew 5:31-32)

  1.  How does Jesus advise his disciples regarding oaths in Matthew 5:33-37?

a. Encourages frequent oaths

b. Advises against swearing at all

c. Allows oaths in important matters

d. Suggests using oaths in court only

Answer: b. Advises against swearing at all (Matthew 5:33-37)

  1. What is the disciple's response to evil according to Matthew 5:38-42?

a. Retaliate in equal measure

b. Offer no resistance

c. Seek revenge

d. Ignore the evil

Answer: b. Offer no resistance (Matthew 5:38-42)

  1. What does Jesus teach about loving enemies in Matthew 5:43-48?

a. Hate your enemies

b. Ignore your enemies

c. Love your enemies

d. Be indifferent to enemies

Answer: c. Love your enemies (Matthew 5:43-48)

  1.  How many verses are in the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 5?

a. 30

b. 38

c. 40

d. 48

    Answer: c. 48

16.  What is the primary theme of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew Chapter 5?

a. Kingdom of Israel

b. Love and Forgiveness

c. Temple Worship

d. Prophetic Predictions

Answer: b. Love and Forgiveness

17.  How many Beatitudes are there in Matthew Chapter 5?

a. 6

b. 7

c. 8

d. 9

Answer: c. 8

18. According to the Beatitudes, who will inherit the land?

a. The wealthy

b. The meek

c. The powerful

d. The wise

Answer: b. The meek

19. According to Jesus, what is the purpose of disciples being the light of the world?

a. To hide their deeds

b. To glorify themselves

c. To glorify their heavenly Father

d. To gain earthly wealth

Answer: c. To glorify their heavenly Father (Matthew 5:16)

k16Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.l

20. Which of the following is NOT one of the Antitheses presented by Jesus in Matthew Chapter 5?

a. Anger and Murder

b. Adultery and Lust

c. Charity and Kindness

d. Hatred and Love for Enemies

Answer: c. Charity and Kindness

21. What is the consequence of breaking the least of the commandments, according to Jesus in Matthew 5:19?

a. Eternal punishment

b. Least in the kingdom of heaven

c. Greatest in the kingdom of heaven

d. Exile from the community

Answer: b. Least in the kingdom of heaven

22. In the teaching about anger, what does Jesus say about being reconciled with your brother?

a. It is unnecessary

b. It should be done quickly

c. It is a sign of weakness

d. It depends on the severity of the offense

Answer: b. It should be done quickly

23. What is the standard Jesus sets for his disciples in relation to love in Matthew 5:48?

a. Good enough

b. Perfect, as the heavenly Father is perfect

c. Sufficient

d. Better than others

Answer: b. Perfect, as the heavenly Father is perfect

24. What event precedes Jesus' teaching in Matthew Chapter 5?

   - a) The Last Supper

   - b) The Crucifixion

   - c) The Resurrection

   - d) saw the crowds

Ans. d) saw the crowds (Matthew 5:1)

1* When he saw the crowds,* he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him

25. What is the consequence of being persecuted for the sake of righteousness?

   - a) Earthly riches

   - b) Great reward in heaven

   - c) Receive the kingdom of heaven

   - d) Loss of kingdom

10Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,*

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.f

26. What does Jesus say about the law and the prophets in Matthew Chapter 5?

   - a) They are abolished

   - b) They are fulfilled

   - c) They are irrelevant

   - d) They are incomplete

17* “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.

27. In teaching about oaths, what does Jesus advise against in Matthew Chapter 5?

    - a) Making good vows

    - b) Taking false oaths

    - c) Avoiding all promises

    - d) Swearing by heaven

13. b) Taking false oaths

33* v “Again you have heard that it was said to your ancestors, ‘Do not take a false oath, but make good to the Lord all that you vow.’34w But I say to you, do not swear at all;* not by heaven, for it is God’s throne

28. How does Jesus instruct his followers to respond to those who ask for their cloak?

    - a) Give them only the cloak

    - b) Give them the cloak and tunic

    - c) Refuse to give anything

    - d) Ask for something in return

    - a) Give them only the cloak

     Answer: b) Give them the cloak and tunic (Matthew 5:40)

29. What does Jesus command regarding love in Matthew Chapter 5?

    - a) Love only those who love you

    - b) Love your friends and hate your enemies

    - c) Love your enemies and pray for persecutors

    - d) Love only your family

16. c) Love your enemies and pray for persecutors

c44But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you

30. According to Matthew Chapter 5, who will be called children of God?

   - a) The merciful

   - b) The meek

   - c) The clean of heart

   - d) The peacemakers

   Answer: b) The peacemakers (Matthew 5:9)

9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

31. What must one's righteousness surpass according to Jesus in Matthew Chapter 5?

   - a) Pharisees and scribes

   - b) The rich and powerful

   - c) The wise and learned

   - d) The common people

 Answer: a) Pharisees and scribes (Matthew 5:20)

20I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

32. In the teaching about anger, who is one liable to fiery Gehenna according to Jesus?

   - a) whoever is angry* with his brother

   - b) whoever says to his brother, ‘Raqa,’ 

   - c) whoever says, ‘You fool,’ 

   - d) All of the above

   Answer:  c) whoever says, ‘You fool,’ (Matthew 5:22)

22* But I say to you, whoever is angry* with his brother will be liable to judgment,o and whoever says to his brother, ‘Raqa,’ will be answerable to the Sanhedrin, and whoever says, ‘You fool,’ will be liable to fiery Gehenna.

33. What does Jesus advise in Matthew Chapter 5 if your right eye causes you to sin?

    - a) Cover it with a patch

    - b) Tear it out and throw it away

    - c) Pray for forgiveness

    - d) Ignore it

    Answer: b) Tear it out and throw it away (Matthew 5:29)

29* If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away.s It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body thrown into Gehenna.

34. What does Jesus command regarding love in Matthew Chapter 5?

    - a) Love only those who love you

    - b) Hate your enemies

    - c) Love your enemies and pray for persecutors

    - d) Love only your family

    Answer: c) Love your enemies and pray for persecutors

’c44But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,


Memory verses:

1.    - "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 5:3

2.    - "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." - Matthew 5:4

3.    - "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land." - Matthew 5:5

4.    - "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied." - Matthew 5:6

5.    - "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." - Matthew 5:7

6.    - "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." - Matthew 5:8

7.    - "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." - Matthew 5:9

8.    - "Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 5:10

9.    - "Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus, they persecuted the prophets who were before you." - Matthew 5:11-12

10.     - "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men." - Matthew 5:13

11.     - "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden." - Matthew 5:14

12.     - "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill." - Matthew 5:17

13.     - "For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled." - Matthew 5:18

14.     - "But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment." - Matthew 5:22a

15.     - "And whoever says to his brother, 'Raca!' shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of hell fire." - Matthew 5:22b

16. "But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil... If anyone wants to go to law with you over your tunic, hand him your cloak as well." - Matthew 5:39-40

17. "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you." - Matthew 5:43-44

18. "So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect." - Matthew 5:48

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