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Read Chapter 24: The Gospel According to Matthew

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Matthew Chapter 24 Questions

1. What event does Jesus predict regarding the temple buildings in Matthew Chapter 24?

   a. They will be renovated and expanded

   b. They will remain standing forever

   c. Not a stone will be left upon another that will not be thrown down

   d. They will be covered in gold

Answer: c. Not a stone will be left upon another that will not be thrown down (Matthew 24:2)

2* He said to them in reply, “You see all these things, do you not? Amen, I say to you, there will not be left here a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.”

2. After leaving the temple area, who approached Jesus to point out the temple buildings?

   a. Pharisees

   b. Sadducees

   c. Disciples

   d. Tax collectors

Answer: c. Disciples (Matthew 24:1)

1* a Jesus left the temple area and was going away, when his disciples approached him to point out the temple buildings

3. What was the disciples' response to Jesus' statement about the destruction of the temple buildings?

   a. They rejoiced

   b. They were indifferent

   c. They were curious and asked for more information

   d. They were fearful and ran away

Answer: c. They were curious and asked for more information (implied)

3As he was sitting on the Mount of Olives,* the disciples approached him privately and said, “Tell us, when will this happen, and what sign will there be of your coming, and of the end of the age?”

4. In Matthew Chapter 24, what is the focus of Jesus' discourse?

   a. The importance of temple rituals

   b. The destruction of the temple and future events

   c. The significance of religious traditions

   d. The miracles performed by the disciples

Answer: b. The destruction of the temple and future events (Matthew 24:2)

2* He said to them in reply, “You see all these things, do you not? Amen, I say to you, there will not be left here a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.”

5. What does Jesus say will not be left upon another stone?

   a. Sacrificial altars

   b. Temple gates

   c. Temple walls

   d. Temple roofs

Answer: c. Not a stone will be left upon another that will not be thrown down (Matthew 24:2)

2* He said to them in reply, “You see all these things, do you not? Amen, I say to you, there will not be left here a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.”

6. What location did Jesus use as a setting when he spoke about the signs of his coming and the end of the age?

   a. Mount Sinai

   b. Mount of Olives

   c. Mount Carmel

   d. Mount Zion

Answer: b. Mount of Olives (Matthew 24:3)

3As he was sitting on the Mount of Olives,* the disciples approached him privately and said, “Tell us, when will this happen, and what sign will there be of your coming, and of the end of the age?”

7. What specific warning did Jesus give to his disciples in relation to the signs of the end times?

   a. Beware of false messiahs

   b. Beware of earthquakes

   c. Beware of famines

   d. Beware of false prophets

Answer: a. Beware of false messiahs (Matthew 24:4-5)

4* Jesus said to them in reply, “See that no one deceives you. 5For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and they will deceive many.

8. What did Jesus say about wars and alarms in the context of the signs of the end times?

   a. Wars are the end

   b. Wars will never happen

   c. Wars are not the end

   d. Wars are insignificant

Answer: c. Wars are not the end (Matthew 24:6)

6b You will hear of wars* and reports of wars; see that you are not alarmed, for these things must happen, but it will not yet be the end.

9. According to Jesus, what did he describe as the beginning of the labor pains in the context of the signs of the end times?

   a. Earthquakes

   b. Wars

   c. Famines

   d. All of the above

Answer: d. All of the above (Matthew 24:6-8)

6b You will hear of wars* and reports of wars; see that you are not alarmed, for these things must happen, but it will not yet be the end. 7c Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be famines and earthquakes from place to place. 8* All these are the beginning of the labor pains.

10. What did Jesus say would happen to his followers, in the course of the signs of the end times?

   a. They will be hated by all

   b. They will be handed over to persecution

   c. They will be killed

   d. all of the above

Answer:    d. all of the above (Matthew 24:9)

9* d Then they will hand you over to persecution, and they will kill you. You will be hated by all nations because of my name.

11. What did Jesus emphasize about the one who perseveres to the end in the context of the signs of the end times?

   a. They will become wealthy

   b. They will be famous

   c. They will be saved

   d. They will escape persecution

Answer: c. They will be saved

The one who perseveres to the end will be saved (Matthew 24:13)

12. What did Jesus predict about the preaching of the gospel before the end comes in the context of the signs of the end times?

   a. The gospel will be preached to a few nations

   b. The gospel will not be preached

   c. The gospel will be preached throughout the world as a witness to all nations

   d. The gospel will be suppressed

Answer: c. The gospel will be preached throughout the world as a witness to all nations.

The gospel of the kingdom will be preached throughout the world as a witness to all nations, and then the end will come (Matthew 24:14)

13. What did Jesus say would lead many into sin among the signs of the end times?

   a. False messiahs

   b. Wars

   c. Persecution

   d. Increase of evildoing

Answer: d. Increase of evildoing.

Because of the increase of evildoing, the love of many will grow cold (Matthew 24:12)

14. In the context of the signs of the end times, what did Jesus warn about regarding false prophets?

   a. They will bring peace

   b. They will deceive many

   c. They will be loved by all

   d. They will be persecuted

Answer: b. They will deceive many

Many false prophets will arise and deceive many (Matthew 24:11)

15. What did Jesus say about the reception and treatment of his followers by others during the signs of the end times?

    a. They will be adored

    b. They will be betrayed and hated

    c. They will be ignored

    d. They will be celebrated

 Answer: b. They will be betrayed and hated

Many will be led into sin; they will betray and hate one another (Matthew 24:10)

16. According to Jesus, what event marks the end of the beginning of labor pains in the signs of the end times?

    a. Persecution

    b. Increase of evildoing

    c. Preaching of the gospel

    d. Betrayal and hatred

 Answer: a. Then they will hand you over to persecution

Then they will hand you over to persecution, and they will kill you. You will be hated by all nations because of my name. (Matthew 24:9)

17. What is the significance of the phrase "All these are the beginning of the labor pains" in the signs of the end times?

    a. The end is near

    b. The end is uncertain

    c. These are not yet the end

    d. The end is unpredictable

 Answer: c. These are not yet the end.

All these are the beginning of the labor pains (Matthew 24:8)

18. What did Jesus say about the fate of those who endure to the end during the signs of the end times?

    a. They will be abandoned

    b. They will be lost

    c. They will be saved

    d. They will be judged

 Answer: c. They will be saved.

But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved (Matthew 24:13)

19. According to Matthew 24:15, what sign should people look for to indicate the beginning of the Great Tribulation?

a. A celestial alignment

b. The desolating abomination spoken of by Daniel

c. An earthquake

d. The darkening of the sun and moon

Answer: b. The desolating abomination spoken of by Daniel (Matthew 24:15)

Matthew 24:15 "When you see the desolating abomination spoken of through Daniel the prophet standing in the holy place (let the reader understand),"

20. In Matthew 24:20, what does Jesus advise to pray for regarding the flight during the Great Tribulation?

a. Pray for a swift and easy journey

b. Pray for protection from false prophets

c. Pray that the flight not be in winter or on the Sabbath

d. Pray for supernatural guidance

Answer: c. Pray that the flight not be in winter or on the Sabbath (Matthew 24:20)

Matthew 24:20 "Pray that your flight not be in winter or on the sabbath,"

21. What event does Jesus reference as a sign of the coming Great Tribulation in Matthew Chapter 24?

   a. The crucifixion

   b. The desolating abomination

   c. The feeding of the five thousand

   d. The wedding at Cana

Answer: b. The desolating abomination

When you see the desolating abomination* spoken of through Daniel the prophet standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), (Matthew 24:15)

22. According to Matthew 24, what action should those in Judea take when they see the desolating abomination?

   a. Stay in their homes

   b. Flee to the mountains

   c. Prepare for battle

   d. Pray for forgiveness

Answer: b. Flee to the mountains

16then those in Judea must flee* to the mountains (Matthew 24:16)

23. What precaution does Jesus advise for those on the housetop during the Great Tribulation?

   a. Secure their belongings

   b. Stay indoors

   c. Not go down to get things out of their house

   d. Light a signal fire

Answer: c. Not go down to get things out of their house

A person on the housetop must not go down to get things out of his house, (Matthew 24:17)

24. What group of people does Jesus express concern for during the Great Tribulation in Matthew 24?

   a. Elderly

   b. Children

   c. Pregnant women and nursing mothers

   d. Religious leaders

Answer: c. Pregnant women and nursing mothers

19Woe to pregnant women and nursing mothers in those days (Matthew 24:19)

25. In Matthew 24, what specific time does Jesus suggest his followers pray not to experience their flight during?

   a. Summer

   b. Winter

   c. Spring

   d. Fall

Answer: b. Winter

Pray that your flight not be in winter or on the sabbath (Matthew 24:20)

26. According to Jesus in Matthew 24, what will happen during the Great Tribulation that has never occurred before and will never occur again?

   a. A great earthquake

   b. The resurrection of the dead

   c. The destruction of Jerusalem

   d. Great tribulation

Answer: d. Great tribulation,

for at that time there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will be. (Matthew 24:21)

27. Why will the days of the Great Tribulation be shortened, according to Matthew 24?

   a. Because of human intervention

   b. For the sake of the elect

   c. Due to natural disasters

   d. As a result of repentance

Answer: b. For the sake of the elect

22And if those days had not been shortened, no one would be saved; but for the sake of the elect they will be shortened. (Matthew 24:22)

28. What warning does Jesus give about false messiahs and false prophets in Matthew 24?

   a. They will bring peace

   b. They will perform great signs and wonders

   c. They will be easily recognizable

   d. They will not deceive the elect

Answer: b. They will perform signs and wonders

24False messiahs and false prophets will arise, and they will perform signs and wonders so great as to deceive, if that were possible, even the elect. (Matthew 24:24)

29. How does Jesus describe the coming of the Son of Man in Matthew 24?

   a. Quiet and subtle

   b. Like thunder from the west

   c. Like lightning from the east, seen as far as the west

   d. In the stillness of the night

Answer: c. Like lightning from the east, seen as far as the west

27k For just as lightning comes from the east and is seen as far as the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be. (Matthew 24:27)

30. What analogy does Jesus use to convey the inevitability of his coming in Matthew 24?

    a. A blooming flower

    b. A gathering storm

    c. Like lightning

    d. the corpse and the vultures

 Answer: d. the corpse and the vultures

Wherever the corpse is, there the vultures will gather (Matthew 24:28)

31. What event precedes the darkening of the sun and the moon losing its light, according to Matthew 24?

   a. The resurrection of the dead

   b. The great earthquake

   c. The tribulation of those days

   d. The rebuilding of the temple

Answer: c. The tribulation of those days

“Immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. (Matthew 24:29)

32. How is the appearance of the Son of Man described in Matthew 24?

   a. He will come in secret

   b. He will appear in humility

   c. He will come upon the clouds of heaven with power and great glory

   d. He will come as a child

Answer: c. He will come upon the clouds of heaven with power and great glory

And then the sign of the Son of Man* will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming upon the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. (Matthew 24:30)

33. What will happen when the Son of Man appears in heaven, according to Matthew 24?

   a. The earth will be destroyed

   b. All the tribes of the earth will rejoice

   c. All the tribes of the earth will mourn

   d. The angels will descend to earth

Answer: c. All the tribes of the earth will mourn

And then the sign of the Son of Man* will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming upon the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. (Matthew 24:30)

34. What does the Son of Man do after his appearance, as mentioned in Matthew 24?

   a. He will judge the living and the dead

   b. He will send out his angels with a trumpet blast to gather his elect

   c. He will establish a new kingdom on earth

   d. He will perform miracles and wonders

Answer: b. He will send out his angels with a trumpet blast to gather his elect

31n And he will send out his angels* with a trumpet blast, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. (Matthew 24:31)

35. What celestial event is associated with the powers of the heavens being shaken in Matthew 24?

   a. A solar eclipse

   b. The falling of stars from the sky

   c. The alignment of planets

   d. The appearance of a comet

Answer: b. The falling of stars from the sky

“Immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. (Matthew 24:29)

36. In Matthew 24, where will the angels gather the elect from?

   a. The four corners of the earth

   b. The four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other

   c. The north, south, east, and west

   d. The highest mountains and the deepest valleys

Answer: b. The four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other (Matthew 24:31)

31n And he will send out his angels* with a trumpet blast, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. (Matthew 24:31)

37. What is the significance of the trumpet blast mentioned in Matthew 24:31?

   a. It signals the end of the world

   b. It announces the beginning of a new era

   c. It calls the angels to judgment

   d. It heralds the gathering of the elect by the angels

Answer: d. It heralds the gathering of the elect by the angels (Matthew 24:31)

31n And he will send out his angels* with a trumpet blast, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. (Matthew 24:31)

38. According to Matthew 24, what is the reaction of the tribes of the earth when they see the Son of Man coming upon the clouds of heaven?

   a. They will celebrate with joy

   b. They will mourn

   c. They will flee in fear

   d. They will offer sacrifices

Answer: b. They will mourn

And then the sign of the Son of Man* will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming upon the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. (Matthew 24:30)

39. What lesson does Jesus ask his followers to learn from the fig tree in Matthew 24?

   a. The importance of planting fig trees

   b. The nearness of summer when the fig tree's branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves

   c. Fig tree's ability to resist environmental changes

   d. The significance of fig tree branches in religious ceremonies

 Answer: b. The nearness of summer when the fig tree's branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves

Learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. (Matthew 24:32)

40. According to Matthew 24:33, what does the presence of "all these things" indicate?

   a. The end of the world

   b. The nearness of Jesus at the gates

   c. The need for planting more fig trees

   d. The beginning of a new season

   Answer: b. The nearness of Jesus at the gates

33In the same way, when you see all these things, know that he is near, at the gates. (Matthew 24:33)

41. In Matthew 24:34, what does Jesus say about the passing away of "this generation"?

   a. It will pass away without any significance

   b. It will last forever

   c. It will not pass away until all the prophesied things have taken place

   d. It is irrelevant to the teachings of Jesus

   Answer: c. It will not pass away until all these things have taken place

34Amen, I say to you, this generation* will not pass away until all these things have taken place. (Matthew 24:34)

42. According to Matthew 24:35, what does Jesus say about heaven, earth, and His words?

   a. They are temporary and will pass away

   b. Only heaven and earth will pass away

   c. His words will pass away, but heaven and earth will remain

   d. Heaven and earth will pass away, but His words will not pass away

   Answer: d. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away  (Matthew 24:35)

43. What does Matthew 24:36 state about the knowledge of the day and hour of the coming of the Son of Man?

   a. Only the angels know

   b. Only the Son knows

   c. Both the angels and the Son know

   d. Only the Father knows

Answer: d. Only the Father alone

“But of that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son,* but the Father alone. (Matthew 24:36)

44. According to Matthew 24:37, what comparison does Jesus make about the coming of the Son of Man?

   a. It will be like a sudden storm

   b. It will be like the days of Noah

   c. It will be like a peaceful day

   d. It will be like a great feast

Answer: b. For as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man (Matthew 24:37)

45. In Matthew 24:38, what activities were people engaged in before the flood in the days of Noah?

   a. Fasting and praying

   b. Eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage

   c. Building arks

   d. Offering sacrifices

Answer: b. Eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage.

In [those] days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage (Matthew 24:38)

46. According to Matthew 24:40-41, what scenario is presented regarding two men in the field and two women grinding at the mill?

   a. Both men and women will be taken

   b. Only men will be taken

   c. Only women will be taken

   d. One will be taken, and one will be left in both scenarios

Answer: d. One will be taken, and one will be left in both scenarios.

Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken, and one will be left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken, and one will be left. (Matthew 24:40-41)

46. What is the exhortation given in Matthew 24:42 regarding the coming of the Son of Man?

   a. Sleep and rest

   b. Stay awake and be watchful

   c. Ignore the signs

   d. Continue with daily routines

Answer: b. Stay awake and be watchful.

Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. (Matthew 24:42)

47. In Matthew 24:43, what analogy does Jesus use to emphasize the unpredictability of the coming of the Son of Man?

   a. A farmer sowing seeds

   b. A thief breaking into a house

   c. A shepherd tending his sheep

   d. A merchant selling goods

Answer: b. A thief breaking into a house.

Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let his house be broken into. (Matthew 24:43)

48. According to Matthew 24:44, what is the admonition given to the listeners in preparation for the coming of the Son of Man?

   a. Relax and enjoy life

   b. Be anxious and worried

   c. Be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.

   d. Live carelessly without concern for the future

Answer: c. Be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.

So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come. (Matthew 24:44)

49. What role did the master give to the faithful servant in Matthew Chapter 24?

   a. Planting seeds in the field

   b. Distributing food to the household at the proper time

   c. Leading the disciples in prayer

   d. Preaching to the masses

   Answer: b. Distributing food to the household at the proper time

“Who, then, is the faithful and prudent servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household to distribute to them their food at the proper time? (Matthew 24:45)

50. According to Matthew Chapter 24, what will happen to the servant whom the master finds faithful upon his arrival?

   a. He will be punished severely

   b. He will be put in charge of all the master's property

   c. He will be assigned a place with the hypocrites

   d. He will be sent away empty-handed

   Answer: b. He will be put in charge of all his property

46Blessed is that servant whom his master on his arrival finds doing so. (Matthew 24:46)

51. What does the wicked servant say to himself in Matthew Chapter 24?

   a. "I am righteous and faithful."

   b. "My master is long delayed."

   c. "I will share my wealth with others."

   d. "I will pray for forgiveness."

   Answer: b. "My master is long delayed."

But if that wicked servant says to himself, ‘My master is long delayed,’ (Matthew 24:48)

52. According to Matthew Chapter 24, what actions does the wicked servant engage in when he believes his master is delayed?

   a. Preaching to the community

   b. Beating his fellow servants and eating with drunkards

   c. Engaging in acts of charity

   d. Going on a pilgrimage

   Answer: b. Beating his fellow servants and eating with drunkards

49and begins to beat his fellow servants, and eat and drink with drunkards, (Matthew 24:49)

53. What is the consequence for the wicked servant in Matthew Chapter 24?

   a. He will be rewarded with great wealth.

   b. He will be praised by the master.

   c. He will be punished severely and assigned a place with the hypocrites.

   d. He will be promoted to a higher position.

   Answer: c. He will be punished severely and assigned a place with the hypocrites.

51v and will punish him severely* and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. (Matthew 24:51)

54. In Matthew Chapter 24, what will the master do if he finds the wicked servant beating his fellow servants and indulging in inappropriate behavior?

   a. Reward him with great wealth

   b. Praise him for his actions

   c. Punish him severely and assign him a place with the hypocrites

   d. Ignore his behavior

   Answer: c. Punish him severely and assign him a place with the hypocrites

50the servant’s master will come on an unexpected day and at an unknown hour (Matthew 24:50)

55. What event triggers the master's unexpected arrival in Matthew Chapter 24?

   a. A festival celebration

   b. The servant's wedding

   c. The servant's misconduct

   d. An unknown hour

   Answer: d. An unknown hour

50the servant’s master will come on an unexpected day and at an unknown hour (Matthew 24:50)

56. According to Matthew Chapter 24, what will happen to the wicked servant at the unknown hour of the master's arrival?

   a. He will be promoted to a higher position

   b. He will be given a warning

   c. He will be punished severely

   d. He will receive a reward

   Answer: c. He will be punished severely

50the servant’s master will come on an unexpected day and at an unknown hour. 51v and will punish him severely* and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. (Matthew 24:50-51)

57. What is the ultimate fate of the wicked servant in Matthew Chapter 24?

   a. Eternal happiness

   b. Eternal sorrow and grinding of teeth

   c. Immediate forgiveness

   d. Promotion to a position of authority

   Answer: b. Eternal sorrow and grinding of teeth

51v and will punish him severely* and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. (Matthew 24:51)

58. In Matthew Chapter 24, what does the master entrust to the faithful and prudent servant?

    a. The keys to the kingdom

    b. His entire household

    c. The responsibility of preaching

    d. A bag of gold

    Answer: b. His entire household

47Amen, I say to you, he will put him in charge of all his property. (Matthew 24:47)

59. In Matthew 24:1, who approached Jesus to point out the temple buildings?

a. Pharisees

b. Scribes

c. Disciples

d. Sadducees

Answer: c. Disciples

Jesus left the temple area and was going away, when his disciples approached him to point out the temple buildings. (Matthew 24:1)

60. According to Matthew 24:2, what did Jesus predict about the temple buildings?

a. They will be renovated.

b. They will be enlarged.

c. Not a stone will be left upon another that will not be thrown down.

d. They will last forever.

Answer: c. Not a stone will be left upon another that will not be thrown down. (Matthew 24:2)

61. In Matthew 24:4, what warning did Jesus give to his disciples about the future?

a. Beware of false prophets.

b. Beware of earthquakes.

c. Beware of wars and rumors of wars.

d. Beware of religious leaders.

Answer: a. Beware of false prophets. (Matthew 24:4)

62. According to Matthew 24:6, what did Jesus say would happen before the end comes?

a. Earthquakes

b. Famines

c. Wars and rumors of wars

d. Pestilences

Answer: c. Wars and rumors of wars (Matthew 24:6)

63. In Matthew 24:15, what event did Jesus refer to as the " desolating abomination "?

a. The destruction of the temple

b. The crucifixion of Jesus

c. The coming of the Son of Man

d. The desecration of the holy place

Answer: d. The desecration of the holy place  

“When you see the desolating abomination* spoken of through Daniel the prophet standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), (Matthew 24:15)

66. According to Matthew 24:29, what cosmic event did Jesus mention that would occur after the tribulation?

a. Solar eclipse

b. Lunar eclipse

c. Falling stars from the sky

d. Darkening of the sun and moon

Answer: d. Darkening of the sun and moon (Matthew 24:29)

Matthew 24:1-2. A Jesus left the temple area and was going away, when his disciples approached him to point out the temple buildings. 2 He said to them in reply, “You see all these things, do you not? Amen, I say to you, there will not be left here a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.”

67. According to Matthew 24:3, where did the disciples approach Jesus privately to ask about the signs of his coming and the end of the age?

   a. Temple

   b. Mount of Olives

   c. Synagogue

   d. Jerusalem

Answer: b. Mount of Olives (Matthew 24:3)

68. In Matthew 24:5, what warning does Jesus give about those who will come in his name?

   a. They will bring peace to the world.

   b. They will perform miracles.

   c. They will deceive many.

   d. They will establish a new covenant.

Answer: c. They will deceive many (Matthew 24:5)

69. According to Matthew 24:6, what does Jesus tell his disciples about wars and reports of wars?

   a. They signify the end of the age.

   b. They should be alarmed.

   c. They are inevitable, but the end is not yet.

   d. They are signs of peace.

Answer: c. They are inevitable, but the end is not yet (Matthew 24:6)

70. In Matthew 24:7, what are the events that Jesus mentions will occur?

   a. Plagues and pestilences

   b. Famine and earthquakes

   c. Fire and floods

   d. Drought and storms

Answer: b. Famine and earthquakes

Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be famines and earthquakes from place to place. (Matthew 24:7)

71. According to Matthew 24:9, why will the disciples be handed over to persecution and killed?

   a. For their political beliefs

   b. For their wealth and possessions

   c. Because of their allegiance to Jesus' name

   d. Due to their involvement in worldly affairs

Answer: c. Because of their allegiance to Jesus' name

Then they will hand you over to persecution, and they will kill you. You will be hated by all nations because of my name. (Matthew 24:9)

71. In Matthew 24:11, what does Jesus warn about the rise of?

   a. Genuine prophets

   b. True believers

   c. False prophets

   d. Political leaders

Answer: c. False prophets

11Many false prophets will arise and deceive many (Matthew 24:11)

72. According to Matthew 24:13, who will be saved?

   a. Those who accumulate wealth

   b. Those who follow false prophets

   c. Those who persevere to the end

   d. Those who betray others

Answer: c. Those who persevere to the end

But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. (Matthew 24:13)

73. In Matthew 24:14, what event precedes the end?

   a. The establishment of a new kingdom

   b. The fulfillment of prophecies

   c. The preaching of the gospel throughout the world

   d. The conversion of all nations

Answer: c. The preaching of the gospel throughout the world

And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached throughout the world as a witness to all nations,* and then the end will come. (Matthew 24:14)

74. According to Matthew 24:4, what is Jesus' warning to his disciples to avoid?

   a. False humility

   b. Deception

   c. Material wealth

   d. Religious rituals

Answer: b. Deception

Jesus said to them in reply, “See that no one deceives you. (Matthew 24:4)

75. In Matthew 24:8, what metaphor does Jesus use to describe the events he mentions?

    a. Birth pains

    b. Storms

    c. Earthquakes

    d. Thunder and lightning

 Answer: a. Birth pains

All these are the beginning of the labor pains. (Matthew 24:8)

76. According to Matthew 24:10, what will happen to many as a result of the increase in evildoing?

    a. They will become righteous.

    b. They will betray and hate one another.

    c. They will join forces against evil.

    d. They will form a community of love.

 Answer: b. They will betray and hate one another

10And then many will be led into sin; they will betray and hate one another. (Matthew 24:10)

77. In Matthew 24:12, what effect does the increase of evildoing have on people?

    a. Their hearts will be filled with joy.

    b. Their love will grow stronger.

    c. Their love will grow cold.

    d. They will become more compassionate.

 Answer: c. Their love will grow cold

12and because of the increase of evildoing, the love of many will grow cold. (Matthew 24:12)

78. According to Matthew 24:5, what false claim will many make in the name of Jesus?

    a. "I am the Savior."

    b. "I am the Messiah."

    c. "I am the King."

    d. "I am the Prophet."

 Answer: b. "I am the Messiah."

5For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and they will deceive many. (Matthew 24:5)

79. In Matthew 24:9, why will the disciples be hated by all nations?

    a. Due to their social status

    b. Because of their ethnicity

    c. Because of their association with Jesus' name

    d. Because of their wealth and influence

 Answer: c. Because of their association with Jesus' name

Then they will hand you over to persecution, and they will kill you. You will be hated by all nations because of my name. (Matthew 24:9)

80. According to Matthew 24:13, what quality is emphasized for salvation?

    a. Wealth

    b. Perseverance

    c. Knowledge

    d. Social status

 Answer: b. Perseverance

But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. (Matthew 24:13)

81. According to Matthew 24:21, what unique event will happen during the Great Tribulation that has not occurred before?

a. The resurrection of the dead

b. The manifestation of false messiahs

c. The darkening of the sun

d. Great tribulation, unlike any since the beginning of the world

Answer: d. Great tribulation, unlike any since the beginning of the world (Matthew 24:21)

Matthew 24:21 "for at that time there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will be."

82. What warning does Jesus give in Matthew 24:23 regarding the claim that the Messiah is present?

a. Embrace the Messiah immediately

b. Exercise discernment and do not believe it

c. Alert the authorities

d. Remain indifferent to such claims

Answer: b. Exercise discernment and do not believe it (Matthew 24:23)

Matthew 24:23 "If anyone says to you then, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!’ or, ‘There he is!’ do not believe it."

83. According to Matthew 24:27, what analogy does Jesus use to describe the coming of the Son of Man?

a. A thief in the night

b. Like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour

c. As lightning coming from the east and seen as far as the west

d. As a gentle breeze in the wilderness

Answer: c. As lightning coming from the east and seen as far as the west (Matthew 24:27)

Matthew 24:27 "For just as lightning comes from the east and is seen as far as the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be."

84. According to Matthew 24:22, why are the days of the Great Tribulation shortened?

a. Due to the repentance of the people

b. To prevent the complete destruction of humanity

c. As a reward for the elect

d. Because of the intervention of angels

Answer: b. To prevent the complete destruction of humanity (Matthew 24:22)

Matthew 24:22 "And if those days had not been shortened, no one would be saved; but for the sake of the elect, they will be shortened."

85. In Matthew 24:24, what is the purpose of false messiahs and false prophets performing signs and wonders?

a. To lead the elect astray

b. To test the faith of believers

c. To demonstrate their own power

d. To deceive, if possible, even the elect

Answer: d. To deceive, if possible, even the elect (Matthew 24:24)

Matthew 24:24 "False messiahs and false prophets will arise, and they will perform signs and wonders so great as to deceive, if that were possible, even the elect."

86. According to Matthew 24:25, what does Jesus emphasize by saying, "Behold, I have told it to you beforehand"?

a. The certainty of the coming events

b. The need for secrecy

c. The hidden nature of the prophecy

d. The unpredictability of the future

Answer: a. The certainty of the coming events (Matthew 24:25)

Matthew 24:25 "Behold, I have told it to you beforehand."

87. What does Matthew 24:26 advise believers not to do in response to claims about the Messiah's location?

a. Investigate thoroughly

b. Ignore the information

c. Believe in the desert sighting

d. Go out to the inner rooms

Answer: d. Go out to the inner rooms (Matthew 24:26)

Matthew 24:26 "So if they say to you, ‘He is in the desert,’ do not go out there; if they say, ‘He is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it."

88. According to Matthew 24:28, what imagery does Jesus use to convey the inevitable nature of His coming?

a. A blooming flower in the field

b. Wherever the corpse is, there the vultures will gather

c. A rising sun in the east

d. The gathering of eagles in the sky

Answer: b. Wherever the corpse is, there the vultures will gather (Matthew 24:28)

Matthew 24:28 "Wherever the corpse is, there the vultures will gather."

89. What will happen immediately after the tribulation mentioned in Matthew 24:29?

a. The sun will be darkened

b. The moon will shine brightly

c. The stars will multiply

d. The earth will experience calmness

Answer: a. The sun will be darkened

“Immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. (Matthew 24:29)

90. According to Matthew 24:30, how will the Son of Man appear in heaven?

a. With sorrow and mourning

b. With power and great glory

c. Quietly and unnoticed

d. In humility and meekness

Answer: b. With power and great glory

And then the sign of the Son of Man* will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming upon the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. (Matthew 24:30)

91. In Matthew 24:31, how will the Son of Man gather his elect?

a. With a gentle whisper

b. With a trumpet blast

c. With a joyful song

d. With a silent gesture

Answer: b. With a trumpet blast

And he will send out his angels* with a trumpet blast, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. (Matthew 24:31)

92. Where will the angels gather the elect according to Matthew 24:31?

a. From the depths of the sea

b. From the highest mountains

c. From the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other

d. From the center of the earth

Answer: c. From the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other

And he will send out his angels* with a trumpet blast, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. (Matthew 24:31)

93. According to Matthew 24:32, what lesson does Jesus ask his disciples to learn from the fig tree?

a. Patience and perseverance

b. Wisdom and knowledge

c. Awareness of the signs of the times

d. Cultivation techniques for fig trees

Answer: c. Awareness of the signs of the times (Matthew 24:32)

   Matthew 24:32. “Learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near.

94. In Matthew 24:33, what does Jesus suggest will happen when his disciples see certain things?

a. They should hide in fear

b. They should know that he is near, at the gates

c. They should disregard the signs

d. They should give up hope

Answer: b. They should know that he is near, at the gates (Matthew 24:33)

   Matthew 24:33. In the same way, when you see all these things, know that he is near, at the gates.

95. According to Matthew 24:34, what does Jesus say about the generation witnessing the events he describes?

a. This generation will last forever

b. This generation will pass away before all these things take place

c. This generation will be blessed with eternal life

d. This generation will be forgotten

Answer: b. This generation will pass away before all these things take place (Matthew 24:34)

   Matthew 24:34. Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place.

96. What assurance does Jesus give about his words in Matthew 24:35?

a. His words will change over time

b. Heaven and earth will pass away, but his words will not pass away

c. His words are meant for a specific time only

d. His words are open to interpretation

Answer: b. Heaven and earth will pass away, but his words will not pass away (Matthew 24:35)

   Matthew 24:35. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

97. According to Matthew 24:36, who knows the day and hour of the coming of the Son of Man?

a. The angels of heaven

b. The Son

c. The Father alone

d. The disciples

Answer: c. The Father alone

“But of that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son,* but the Father alone. (Matthew 24:36)

98. In Matthew 24:37, what comparison does Jesus make regarding the coming of the Son of Man?

a. Like a thief in the night

b. Like the days of Noah

c. Like a roaring lion

d. Like a shining star

Answer: b. Like the days of Noah

For as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. (Matthew 24:37)

99. What were people doing in the days before the flood, according to Matthew 24:38?

a. Fasting and praying

b. Working diligently

c. Eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage

d. Repenting of their sins

Answer: c. Eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage

38In [those] days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day that Noah entered the ark. (Matthew 24:38)

100. According to Matthew 24:40, what will happen to two men who are out in the field when the Son of Man comes?

a. Both will be taken

b. One will be taken, and one will be left

c. Both will be left

d. They will not be affected

Answer: b. One will be taken, and one will be left

Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken, and one will be left. (Matthew 24:40)

101. What warning does Jesus give in Matthew 24:42?

a. Sleep and rest

b. Stay awake, for you do not know on which day your Lord will come

c. Ignore the signs

d. Trust in human understanding

Answer: b. Stay awake, for you do not know on which day your Lord will come

Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. (Matthew 24:42)

102 In Matthew 24:43, what analogy does Jesus use to emphasize the importance of staying awake?

a. The diligence of a farmer

b. The wisdom of a scholar

c. The vigilance of a thief

d. The patience of a teacher

Answer: c. The vigilance of a thief

Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let his house be broken into. (Matthew 24:43)

103. According to Matthew 24:44, why must one be prepared?

a. To receive earthly blessings

b. To avoid hardships

c. For the Son of Man will come at an unexpected hour

d. To gain worldly knowledge

Answer: c. For the Son of Man will come at an unexpected hour

44So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come. (Matthew 24:44)

103. According to Matthew 24:45, what responsibility has the master given to the faithful servant?

a. Managing finances

b. Distributing food at the proper time

c. Leading in prayer

d. Building a house for the master

Answer: b. Distributing food at the proper time

“Who, then, is the faithful and prudent servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household to distribute to them their food at the proper time?* (Matthew 24:45)

104. In Matthew 24:46, what is the condition of the servant whom the master finds doing his assigned task?

a. Cursed

b. Blessed

c. Confused

d. Angry

Answer: b. Blessed

46Blessed is that servant whom his master on his arrival finds doing so. (Matthew 24:46)

105. According to Matthew 24:48, what does the wicked servant say to himself?

a. "I need to repent"

b. "My master is long delayed"

c. "I am faithful and prudent"

d. "I am ready for judgment"

Answer: b. "My master is long delayed"

But if that wicked servant says to himself, ‘My master is long delayed,’ (Matthew 24:48)

106. In Matthew 24:49, what does the wicked servant do when he thinks the master is delayed?

a. Shows kindness to fellow servants

b. Begins to beat his fellow servants

c. Prays fervently

d. Distributes food to the needy

Answer: b. Begins to beat his fellow servants

49and begins to beat his fellow servants, and eat and drink with drunkards, (Matthew 24:49)

107. According to Matthew 24:50, when will the servant's master come?

a. At a known hour

b. On a predictable day

c. On an unexpected day and at an unknown hour

d. During a festive occasion

Answer: c. On an unexpected day and at an unknown hour

50the servant’s master will come on an unexpected day and at an unknown hour (Matthew 24:50)

108. In Matthew 24:51, what does the master do to the wicked servant when he returns?

a. Rewards him with great wealth

b. Punishes him severely

c. Promotes him to a higher position

d. Commends him for his patience

Answer: b. Punishes him severely

51v and will punish him severely* and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. (Matthew 24:51)

109. According to Matthew 24:51, where will the master assign the wicked servant?

a. Among the faithful servants

b. With the wise virgins

c. With the hypocrites

d. In the heavenly kingdom

Answer: c. With the hypocrites

51v and will punish him severely* and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. (Matthew 24:51)

 

Memory Verses: Gospel of Matthew

Matthew Chapter 1 Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph,* but before they lived...