THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW
Introduction
The term "Kingdom of heaven" is used exclusively in the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament of the Bible. In the Gospel of Matthew, the phrase "Kingdom of heaven" is mentioned 32 times.
It is worth noting that the other three Gospels (Mark, Luke, and John) use the term "Kingdom of God" instead.
The term "Kingdom of God" was used 4 times in the Gospel of Matthew.
It's worth noting that Matthew often uses "Kingdom of Heaven" instead of "Kingdom of God," likely to respect Jewish sensitivities about directly using the name of God.
Quiz: The Gospel According to Matthew
1. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus' journey to Jerusalem, cleansing of the temple, and controversies are part of which section?
a) Ministry in Judea and Jerusalem
b) Opposition from Israel
c) Ministry and Mission in Galilee
d) The Passion and Resurrection
Answer: a) Ministry in Judea and Jerusalem
2. In which part of the Bible is the Gospel According to Matthew found?
- A) Old Testament
- B) Apocrypha
- C) New Testament
- D) Deuterocanon
Answer: C) New Testament
3. What is the main theme of the Gospel According to Matthew?
- A) Creation
- B) Redemption
- C) Reconciliation
- D) Kingdom of Heaven
Answer: C) Kingdom of Heaven
4. Where was Matthew when Jesus called him to be a disciple?
- A) Temple
- B) Fishing boat
- C) Tax booth
- D) Synagogue
Answer: C) Tax booth
5. Which Old Testament prophecy does Matthew highlight to show Jesus as the Messiah?
- A) Isaiah 53
- B) Jeremiah 29:11
- C) Daniel 7
- D) Micah 5:2
Answer: D) Micah 5:2
6. What is another name for the Gospel According to Matthew?
- A) The Good News
- B) The Gospel of Salvation
- C) The Sermon on the Mount
- D) The Gospel of the Kingdom
Answer: D) The Gospel of the Kingdom
7. Which event in Jesus' life does Matthew begin his Gospel with?
- A) Birth of Jesus
- B) Baptism of Jesus
- C) Transfiguration
- D) Crucifixion
Answer: A) Birth of Jesus
8. How many chapters are there in the Gospel According to Matthew?
- A) 16
- B) 24
- C) 28
- D) 32
Answer: C) 28
9. What is the significance of the number 14 in the genealogy in Matthew 1:1-17?
- A) Number of disciples
- B) Number of books in the Old Testament
- C) Generations from Abraham to David
- D) Years of Jesus' earthly ministry
Answer: C) Generations from Abraham to David
10. Which group of people visited Jesus after his birth according to Matthew?
A) Shepherds
B) Magi (Wise Men)
C) Priests
D) Pharisees
Answer: B) Magi (Wise Men)
11. What is the Sermon on the Mount, and where is it found in the Gospel According to Matthew?
A) Teaching about prayer (Matthew 6)
B) Teaching about forgiveness (Matthew 18)
C) Teaching about love (Matthew 22)
D) Teaching about blessings and ethical conduct (Matthew 5-7)
Answer: D) Teaching about blessings and ethical conduct (Matthew 5-7)
12. Which disciple betrayed Jesus, leading to his arrest and crucifixion?
A) Peter
B) James
C) Judas Iscariot
D) John
Answer: C) Judas Iscariot
13. What is the Great Commission, and where is it found in Matthew?
A) Commission to love one another (Matthew 22)
B) Commission to baptize and make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20)
C) Commission to preach the kingdom (Matthew 10)
D) Commission to heal the sick (Matthew 9:35-38)
Answer: B) Commission to baptize and make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20)
14. What is the meaning of the title "Emmanuel" mentioned in Matthew 1:23?
A) God with us
B) King of Kings
C) Savior
D) Son of God
Answer: A) God with us
15. Which miraculous event is recorded in Matthew 14:22-33?
A) Healing of the blind man
B) Feeding of the 5,000
C) Walking on water
D) Raising Lazarus from the dead
Answer: C) Walking on water
16. What is the central message of Jesus' parables in Matthew 13?
A) Kingdom of heaven
B) Love your neighbor
C) Observance of the Sabbath
D) Importance of prayer
Answer: A) Kingdom of heaven
17. Which famous prayer is taught by Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13?
A) Prayer of Jabez
B) Lord's Prayer
C) High Priestly Prayer
D) Serenity Prayer
Answer: B) Lord's Prayer
18. Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah at his birth in Matthew 2:11?
A) Pharisees
B) Scribes
C) Herod
D) Magi (Wise Men)
Answer: D) Magi (Wise Men)
19. What event is known as the Transfiguration, and where is it found in Matthew?
A) Jesus' resurrection (Matthew 28)
B) Jesus' baptism (Matthew 3)
C) Jesus' transfiguration on the mountain (Matthew 17)
D) Jesus' ascension (Matthew 24)
Answer: C) Jesus' transfiguration on the mountain (Matthew 17)
20. What is the meaning of the name "Jesus"?
A) God saves
B) God is love
C) God is powerful
D) God is merciful
Answer: A) God saves
21. Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River according to Matthew?
A) John the Baptist
B) Peter
C) James
D) Andrew
Answer: A) John the Baptist
22. What is the primary focus of the Gospel According to Matthew regarding Jesus' ministry?
A) Miracles
B) Parables
C) Teaching
D) Healing
Answer: C) Teaching
23. What does Matthew 22:37-39 emphasize as the greatest commandments?
A) Love God and love your neighbor
B) Honor your parents
C) Keep the Sabbath
D) Observe dietary laws
Answer: A) Love God and love your neighbor
24. Which chapter of Matthew's Gospel contains the Beatitudes?
A) Matthew 5
B) Matthew 10
C) Matthew 18
D) Matthew 25
Answer: A) Matthew 5
26. Who is traditionally recognized as the author of the Gospel According to Matthew?
a) Luke
b) Mark
c) Matthew
d) John
Answer: c) Matthew
26. The Gospel of Matthew was possibly composed after __.
a) A.D. 30
b) A.D. 50
c) A.D. 70
d) A.D. 90
Answer: c) A.D. 70
27. The Gospel of Matthew may have been written in which city?
a) Jerusalem
b) Bethlehem
c) Nazareth
d) Antioch
Answer: d) Antioch
28. The Gospel of Matthew primarily relies on which sources?
a) The Gospel of Luke and "Q"
b) The Gospel of Mark and "Q"
c) The Gospel of John and "P"
d) The Gospels of Luke and John
Answer: b) The Gospel of Mark and "Q"
29. How many big discourses does The Gospel of Matthew contain?
a) Three
b) Four
c) Five
d) Six
Answer: c) Five
30. What is the central theme of the Gospel of Matthew?
a) Sin
b) Love
c) Forgiveness
d) Righteousness
Answer: d) Righteousness
31. In which discourse does Jesus commission his disciples to spread His message?
a) The Eschatological Discourse
b) The Sermon on the Mount
c) The Missionary Discourse
d) The Church Order Discourse
Answer: c) The Missionary Discourse
32. What is the focus of 'The Eschatological Discourse'?
a) Instructions on forgiveness
b) Jesus's love for humanity
c) The end times and the return of Jesus
d) The establishment of the Christian community
Answer: c) The end times and the return of Jesus
33. The 'Sermon on the Mount' is found in which chapters of Matthew?
a) Matthew 5-7
b) Matthew 10
c) Matthew 13
d) Matthew 18
Answer: a) Matthew 5-7
34. In the Gospel of Matthew, where does Jesus discusses about community and forgiveness?
a) The Eschatological Discourse
b) The Church Order Discourse
c) The Sermon on the Mount
d) The Parable Discourse
Answer: b) The Church Order Discourse
35. What does the Gospel of Matthew start with?
a) Disciples' story
b) Virgin birth of Jesus
c) A parable
d) A genealogy
Answer: d) A genealogy
36. What does Jesus predict in the part "Jesus, the Kingdom, and the Church"?
a) His birth
b) His suffering and death
c) His miracles
d) His teaching
Answer: b) His suffering and death
37. In 'The Missionary Discourse', Jesus instructs his disciples to go out and spread the message of --
a) Love and peace
b) His resurrection
c) His birth
d) The kingdom of heaven
Answer: d) The kingdom of heaven
38. The 'Parable of the Sower', 'The Mustard Seed', and 'The Leaven' are part of which discourse?
a) The Parable Discourse
b) The Sermon on the Mount
c) The Missionary Discourse
d) The Eschatological Discourse
Answer: a) The Parable Discourse
39. According to the Gospel of Matthew, which disciple does Jesus base the establishment of the church upon?
a) Matthew
b) John
c) Peter
d) Judas
Answer: c) Peter
40. What does Jesus talk about in 'The Eschatological Discourse'?
a) His birth
b) The kingdom of heaven
c) His return and end times
d) Fellowship and unity
Answer: c) His return and end times
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