Matthew Chapter 16 Questions
1. What did
the Pharisees and Sadducees ask Jesus to show them?
- a. A miracle
- b. A sign from
heaven
- c. A prophecy
- d. A parable
- Answer:
b. A sign from heaven (Matthew 16:1)
1* a The Pharisees and Sadducees came and, to
test him, asked him to show them a sign from heaven.
2. How did
Jesus describe the ability of the Pharisees and Sadducees to interpret the
signs of the times?
- a. They were wise and discerning.
- b. They were
skilled in predicting the weather.
- c. They were
foolish and lacking understanding.
- d. They were
knowledgeable about agricultural signs.
- Answer:
c. They know how to judge the appearance of the sky, but they cannot judge the
signs of the times. (Matthew 16:2-3)
2* He said to them in reply, “[In the evening
you say, ‘Tomorrow will be fair, for the sky is red’;
3b and, in the morning, ‘Today will be stormy,
for the sky is red and threatening.’ You know how to judge the appearance of
the sky, but you cannot judge the signs of the times.]
3. What did
Jesus say is the only sign that will be given to the evil and unfaithful
generation?
- a. The sign of
Jonah
- b. The sign of
Moses
- c. The sign of
the prophets
- d. The sign of
David
- Answer:
a. The sign of Jonah (Matthew 16:4)
4c An evil and unfaithful generation seeks a
sign, but no sign will be given it except the sign of Jonah.”* Then he left
them and went away.
4. When the
disciples came to the other side of the sea, what had they forgotten to bring?
- a. Money
- b. Bread
- c. Water
- d. Clothing
- Answer:
b. Bread (Matthew 16:5)
5d In coming to the other side of the sea,*
the disciples had forgotten to bring bread.
5. What did
Jesus warn the disciples to beware of when he mentioned the leaven of the
Pharisees and Sadducees?
- a. Physical
leaven in their bread
- b. False
teachings of the Pharisees and Sadducees
- c. Lack of faith
- d. Greed and
materialism
- Answer:
b. The leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees, which represents their teaching
(Matthew 16:6, 12)
6e Jesus said to them, “Look out, and beware
of the leaven* of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
12Then they understood* that he was not
telling them to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the
Pharisees and Sadducees.
6. How did
Jesus remind the disciples of God's provision when they were concerned about
not having enough bread?
- a. He performed a
miracle to multiply their bread.
- b. He asked them
to buy more bread.
- c. He reminded
them of the feeding of the five thousand and the four thousand.
- d. He scolded
them for their lack of preparation.
- Answer:
c. Do you not yet understand, and do you not remember the five loaves for the
five thousand, and how many wicker baskets you took up? Or the seven loaves for
the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up? (Matthew 16:8-10)
8When Jesus became aware of this he said, “You
of little faith, why do you conclude among yourselves that it is because you
have no bread?
9f Do you not yet understand, and do you not
remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many wicker baskets you
took up?
10g Or the seven loaves for the four thousand,
and how many baskets you took up?
7. What did
the disciples finally understand about Jesus' warning regarding the leaven?
- a. They should be
cautious about physical leaven in their bread.
- b. They should
avoid all teachings, including those of Jesus.
- c. They should be
wary of the teachings of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
- d. They needed to
stock up on bread for the journey.
- Answer:
c. Then they understood that he was not telling them to beware of the leaven of
bread but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees. (Matthew 16:12)
12Then they understood* that he was not
telling them to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the
Pharisees and Sadducees.
8. What
specific incident involving Jonah did Jesus refer to when speaking about the
sign of Jonah?
- a. Jonah being
swallowed by a great fish
- b. Jonah's escape
from a ship in a storm
- c. Jonah's
prophecy of Nineveh's destruction
- d. Jonah's
resurrection after three days in the belly of the fish
- Answer:
a. Jonah being swallowed by a great fish (Matthew 16:4)
4c An evil and unfaithful generation seeks a
sign, but no sign will be given it except the sign of Jonah.”* Then he left
them and went away.
9. Why did
Jesus criticize the disciples, saying, "You of little faith"?
- a. They doubted
his ability to perform miracles.
- b. They were
concerned about not having enough bread.
- c. They failed to
understand his teachings.
- d. They
questioned the significance of the sign of Jonah.
- Answer:
b.They were concerned about not having enough bread.
You of
little faith, why do you conclude among yourselves that it is because you have
no bread? (Matthew 16:8)
10. In what
context did Jesus mention the feeding of the five thousand and the feeding of
the four thousand to the disciples?
- a. To emphasize
the importance of sharing food with others
- b. To highlight
the abundance of God's provision
- c. To criticize
the disciples for forgetting to bring bread
- d. To teach a
lesson on agricultural practices
-
Answer: b. To highlight the abundance of God's provision
Do you not yet understand, and do you not
remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many wicker baskets you
took up? Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you
took up? (Matthew 16:8-10)
8When Jesus became aware of this he said, “You
of little faith, why do you conclude among yourselves that it is because you
have no bread?
9f Do you not yet understand, and do you not
remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many wicker baskets you
took up?
10g Or the seven loaves for the four thousand,
and how many baskets you took up?
11. What did
the disciples initially conclude when Jesus warned them about the leaven of the
Pharisees and Sadducees?
- a. They thought
he was referring to their lack of bread.
- b. They thought
he was speaking about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
- c. They thought
he was criticizing their lack of faith.
- d. They thought
he was cautioning them about false teachings.
-
Answer: a. They concluded among themselves, saying, “It is because we have
brought no bread.” (Matthew 16:7)
7* They concluded among themselves, saying,
“It is because we have brought no bread.”
12.
According to Jesus, what should the disciples beware of regarding the Pharisees
and Sadducees?
- a. Their
clothing and appearance
- b. Their
religious practices and rituals
- c. Their
teachings and doctrines
- d. Their
political influence in society
- Answer: c. Beware of
the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees. (Matthew 16:11)
11How do you not comprehend that I was not
speaking to you about bread? Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and
Sadducees.”
13. What did
Jesus ask his disciples when he went into the region of Caesarea Philippi?
- a. "What are
you doing here?"
- b. "Who do
people say that the Son of Man is?"
- c. "Where
should we go next?"
- d. "How many
of you believe in me?"
Answer:
b. "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" (Matthew 16:13)
13h When Jesus went into the region of
Caesarea Philippi* he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of
Man is?”
14. How did
the disciples respond to Jesus' question about the identity of the Son of Man?
- a. They said he
was a magician.
- b. They said he
was John the Baptist.
- c. They said he
was a carpenter.
- d. They said he
was a merchant.
Answer: b. They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others
Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” (Matthew 16:14)
14i They replied, “Some say John the Baptist,*
others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
15. Who
identified Jesus as the Messiah and the Son of the living God?
- a. James
- b. John
- c. Peter
- d. Andrew
Answer:
c. Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
(Matthew 16:16)
16* j Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the
Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
16. What did
Jesus say to Peter in response to his confession about Jesus being the Messiah?
- a. "You are
mistaken."
- b. "You are
cursed."
- c. "Blessed
are you, Simon son of Jonah."
- d. "This
revelation is from human understanding."
Answer:
c. Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh
and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father.” (Matthew
16:17)
17Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed are
you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood* has not revealed this to you, but
my heavenly Father.
17.
According to Jesus, what would be built upon Peter, and what would not prevail
against it?
- a. A temple; earthly challenges
- b. A kingdom;
spiritual obstacles
- c. His church;
the gates of the netherworld
- d. A fortress;
the forces of evil
Answer:
c. And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my
church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. (Matthew
16:18)
18k And so I say to you, you are Peter, and
upon this rock I will build my church,* and the gates of the netherworld shall
not prevail against it.
18. What did
Jesus promise to give Peter in relation to the kingdom of heaven?
- a. A crown
- b. The keys to
the kingdom of heaven
- c. A throne
- d. Eternal life
Answer:
b. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on
earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed
in heaven. (Matthew 16:19)
19l I will give you the keys to the kingdom of
heaven.* Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you
loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
19. What did
Jesus strictly order his disciples not to do after Peter's confession?
- a. Not to pray in
public
- b. Not to reveal
his miracles
- c. Not to tell
anyone that he was the Messiah
- d. Not to
associate with non-believers
Answer:
c. Then he strictly ordered his disciples to tell no one that he was the
Messiah. (Matthew 16:20)
20* m Then he strictly ordered his disciples
to tell no one that he was the Messiah.
20. Why did
Jesus rebuke Peter in Matthew Chapter 16?
- a. Peter denied
knowing Jesus
- b. Peter refused
to follow Jesus to Jerusalem
- c. Peter objected
to Jesus' prediction of his suffering and death
- d. Peter
questioned Jesus' authority
Answer:
c. Peter objected to Jesus' prediction of his suffering and death (Matthew
16:22-23)
22* Then Peter took him aside and began to
rebuke him, “God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you.”
23p He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind
me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as
human beings do.”
21. In
Matthew Chapter 16, what did Jesus begin to show his disciples?
- a. Miraculous
signs and wonders
- b. The path to
wealth and prosperity
- c. That he must
go to Jerusalem, suffer, be killed, and be raised on the third day
- d. The secrets of
the Kingdom of Heaven
Answer:
c. That he must go to Jerusalem, suffer, be killed, and be raised on the third
day (Matthew 16:21)
21n From that time on, Jesus began to show his
disciples that he* must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly from the elders, the
chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised.o
22. Who did
Jesus say would cause him to suffer greatly in Matthew Chapter 16?
- a. The Roman
soldiers
- b. The elders,
chief priests, and scribes
- c. The Pharisees
and Sadducees
- d. The common
people
Answer:
b. The elders, chief priests, and scribes (Matthew 16:21)
21n From that time on, Jesus began to show his
disciples that he* must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly from the elders, the
chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised.o
23. What did
Peter say to Jesus in response to his prediction of suffering and death?
- a. "You are
the Son of God."
- b. "Let us
go and confront the elders together."
- c. "God
forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you."
- d. "I
understand, and I am ready to suffer with you."
Answer:
c. "God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you."
(Matthew 16:22)
22* Then Peter took him aside and began to
rebuke him, “God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you.”
24. How did
Jesus describe Peter's mindset in Matthew Chapter 16?
- a. Faithful and
obedient
- b. Wise and
discerning
- c. An obstacle,
thinking as human beings do
- d. Perfect and
righteous
Answer: c. An obstacle, thinking as human beings do (Matthew
16:23)
23p He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind
me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as
human beings do.”
25. What did
Jesus instruct his disciples to do if they wished to follow him?
- a. Gain the whole
world
- b. Deny
themselves, take up their cross, and follow him
- c. Save their
lives at all costs
- d. Accumulate
wealth and possessions
Answer:
b. Deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him (Matthew 16:24)
24q Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever
wishes to come after me must deny himself,* take up his cross, and follow me.
26.
According to Jesus, what will happen to those who wish to save their lives?
- a. They will gain
the whole world
- b. They will find
life
- c. They will lose
their lives
- d. They will be
blessed with prosperity
Answer:
c. They will lose their lives (Matthew 16:25)
25r For whoever wishes to save his life will
lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.*
27. What
does Jesus say about gaining the whole world in exchange for one's life?
- a. It is a wise
decision
- b. It is a
profitable exchange
- c. It is a
foolish choice
- d. It leads to
eternal life
Answer:
c. It is a foolish choice (Matthew 16:26)
26What profit would there be for one to gain
the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give in exchange for his
life?
28. How does
Jesus describe the Son of Man's future coming?
- a. In secret
- b. With his
disciples
- c. With his
angels in his Father’s glory
- d. Without any
witnesses
Answer:
c. With his angels in his Father’s glory (Matthew 16:27)
27* s For the Son of Man will come with his
angels in his Father’s glory, and then he will repay everyone according to his
conduct.
29. What
will the Son of Man do when he comes in his Father's glory?
- a. He will bring
judgment
- b. He will
forgive everyone's sins
- c. He will
perform miracles
- d. He will
establish a new kingdom on earth
Answer:
a. He will repay everyone according to his conduct (Matthew 16:27)
27* s For the Son of Man will come with his
angels in his Father’s glory, and then he will repay everyone according to his
conduct.
30. Until
what event does Jesus say that some standing there will not taste death?
- a. The
crucifixion
- b. The
resurrection
- c. The Son of Man
coming in his kingdom
- d. The
establishment of the Church
Answer: c. The Son of Man coming in his kingdom (Matthew
16:28)
28* Amen, I say to you, there are some
standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in
his kingdom.”
31. What
metaphor did Jesus use to warn his disciples against the teaching of the
Pharisees and Sadducees?
a. Leaven
b. Salt
c. Light
d. Vineyard
Answer: a. Leaven (Matthew 16:6)
6e Jesus said to them, “Look out, and beware
of the leaven* of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
32. How did
the disciples misunderstand Jesus' metaphorical use of leaven?
a. They thought he was talking about baking bread.
b. They thought he was referring to the corruption of the
teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
c. They thought he was criticizing their lack of faith.
d. They thought he was talking about the kingdom of heaven.
Answer: b. They thought he was referring to the
corruption of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees (Matthew 16:7–11)
The Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees
Matthew 16:5-12.
33. In
Caesarea Philippi, Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the
Son of Man is?" What were some of the responses mentioned?
a. John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah
b. Moses, David, Isaiah
c. Herod, Caesar, Philip
d. Pharisees, Sadducees, Scribes
Answer: a. John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah
(Matthew 16:13–14)
Peter’s Confession About Jesus Matthew
16:13-20.
34.
According to Peter's confession, who did Peter declare Jesus to be in Matthew
16:16?
a. The Messiah
b. The Son of the living God
c. The King of Israel
d. A great prophet
Answer: b. The Son of the living God (Matthew
16:16)
16* j Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the
Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
35.
According to Matthew 16:17, how did Peter come to know about Jesus being the
Son of the living God?
a. Through his own reasoning
b. Through the teachings of the Pharisees
c. Through a revelation from heavenly Father
d. Through the advice of the elders
Answer: c. Through a revelation from God (Matthew
16:17)
17Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed are
you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood* has not revealed this to you, but
my heavenly Father.
36. What did
Jesus say to Peter after his confession in Matthew 16:18?
a. "You are the Messiah."
b. "You are Peter, and upon this rock, I will build my
church."
c. "The gates of the netherworld shall not prevail
against it."
d. All of the above
Answer: b. "You are Peter, and upon this rock
I will build my church." (Matthew 16:18)
18k And so I say to you, you are Peter, and
upon this rock I will build my church,* and the gates of the netherworld shall
not prevail against it.
37. What is
the significance of the keys given to Peter in Matthew 16:19?
a. The keys represent the authority to open and close
physical doors.
b. The keys symbolize Peter's authority in the church,
including teaching and the power to bind and loose.
c. The keys are meant for opening the gates of the
netherworld.
d. The keys are a metaphor for unlocking hidden mysteries.
Answer: b. The keys symbolize Peter's authority in
the church, including teaching and the power to bind and loose. (Matthew 16:19)
19l I will give you the keys to the kingdom of
heaven.* Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you
loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
38. After
Peter's confession, what did Jesus warn his disciples not to tell anyone?
a. The miracles he performed
b. His identity as the Messiah
c. The teachings about the kingdom of heaven
d. The signs from heaven
Answer: b. His identity as the Messiah (Matthew
16:20)
20* m Then he strictly ordered his disciples
to tell no one that he was the Messiah.
Three Passion Predictions:
1. What was the location of the first prediction regarding
Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection?
- a. Galilee
- b. Jerusalem
- c. Caesarea
Philippi
- d. On the way to
Jerusalem
- Answer: c. Caesarea Philippi (Matthew 16:21)
2. What event precedes the first prediction about Jesus'
suffering, death, and resurrection?
- a. The Last
Supper
- b. Peter's
Confession
- c. The
Transfiguration
- d. The request of
James and John's mother
- Answer:
b. Peter's Confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God
(Matthew 16:13-20)
3. How did Peter respond to Jesus' first prediction about
His suffering, death, and resurrection?
- a. He agreed and
offered support.
- b. He rebuked
Jesus, saying it should never happen.
- c. He remained
silent.
- d. He immediately
understood and accepted it.
- Answer: b. He
rebuked Jesus, saying, "God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen
to you." (Matthew 16:22)
4. Where did the second prediction about Jesus' betrayal,
death, and resurrection take place?
- a. Jerusalem
- b. Galilee
- c. Caesarea
Philippi
- d. On the way to
Jerusalem
- Answer: b. Galilee
(Matthew 17:22-23)
5. What significant event precedes the second prediction
about Jesus' betrayal, death, and resurrection?
- a. The Last
Supper
- b. The Transfiguration
- c. Peter's Denial
- d. The request of
James and John's mother
- Answer: b. The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-13)
6. How did the disciples respond to the second prediction
about Jesus' impending betrayal, death, and resurrection?
- a. They rejoiced.
- b. They were
greatly distressed.
- c. They
immediately understood.
- d. They
questioned Jesus for more details.
- Answer:
b. The disciples were greatly distressed, indicating a lack of understanding.
(Matthew 17:23)
7. What was the location of the third prediction regarding
Jesus' upcoming passion and resurrection?
- a. On the way to
Jerusalem
- b. Galilee
- c. Jerusalem
- d. Caesarea
Philippi
- Answer: a. On the way to Jerusalem (Matthew 20:17-19)
8. How did the disciples react to the third prediction about
Jesus' betrayal, death, and resurrection?
- a. They were
indifferent.
- b. They were
overjoyed.
- c. The mother of
James and John requested positions of honor.
- d. They were
confused.
- Answer:
c. The mother of James and John requests positions of honor for her sons, and
the other disciples become indignant. (Matthew 20:20-28)