Book of Matthew Quiz

1. Who is traditionally credited with writing this Gospel?

1. Luke
2. Mark
3. Matthew
4. Peter

2. Matthew's genealogy calls Jesus the son of David and the son of whom?

1. Abraham
2. Adam
3. Moses
4. Noah

3. How many generations are counted in each of the three groups in Matthew 1?

1. Forty
2. Fourteen
3. Seven
4. Twelve

4. Which of these women is named in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus?

1. Deborah
2. Rahab
3. Rebekah
4. Sarah

5. What did Joseph plan to do when he learned Mary was pregnant?

1. Divorce her quietly
2. Marry her at once
3. Report her to the priests
4. Take her to Egypt

6. How did the angel speak to Joseph about Mary?

1. At the temple
2. In a dream
3. In the field
4. Through a prophet

7. Why was the baby to be named Jesus?

1. A prophet chose it
2. He would save from sins
3. It means king
4. It was his father's name

8. What does the name Immanuel mean?

1. God saves
2. God with us
3. Prince of peace
4. Son of David

9. Where did the Magi come from?

1. Egypt
2. Galilee
3. Rome
4. The east

10. What led the Magi to Jesus?

1. A dream
2. A shepherd
3. A star
4. An angel

11. Which king was disturbed by the Magi's question?

1. Agrippa
2. Archelaus
3. Caesar
4. Herod

12. Which town did the chief priests say the Messiah would be born in?

1. Bethlehem
2. Capernaum
3. Jerusalem
4. Nazareth

13. Which of these was one of the Magi's gifts?

1. Fine linen
2. Frankincense
3. Olive oil
4. Silver

14. Where did the Magi find Jesus?

1. In a cave
2. In a house
3. In a stable
4. In the temple

15. Why did the Magi go home by another route?

1. A storm blocked them
2. Herod sent them
3. The star moved
4. Warned in a dream

16. Where did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to escape Herod?

1. Babylon
2. Damascus
3. Egypt
4. Nazareth

17. Which boys did Herod order to be killed?

1. All boys in Judea
2. All firstborn sons
3. Babies under a month
4. Two years old and under

18. Which prophet spoke of Rachel weeping for her children?

1. Hosea
2. Isaiah
3. Jeremiah
4. Micah

19. Why was Joseph afraid to go back to Judea?

1. Archelaus was ruling
2. Herod was still alive
3. Mary was ill
4. There was a famine

20. Where did Joseph's family finally settle?

1. Bethlehem
2. Capernaum
3. Jerusalem
4. Nazareth

21. Where did John the Baptist preach?

1. Samaria
2. The Sea of Galilee
3. The temple courts
4. The wilderness of Judea

22. What were John the Baptist's clothes made of?

1. Camel's hair
2. Fine linen
3. Goat skin
4. Sheep's wool

23. What did John the Baptist eat?

1. Bread and fish
2. Figs and dates
3. Locusts and wild honey
4. Manna

24. What did John call the Pharisees and Sadducees who came to be baptised?

1. A brood of vipers
2. Blind guides
3. Lost sheep
4. Whitewashed tombs

25. Why did Jesus say John should baptise him?

1. To become a priest
2. To fulfil all righteousness
3. To please the crowd
4. To wash away sin

26. What came down on Jesus at his baptism?

1. A bright cloud
2. An angel
3. The Spirit, like a dove
4. Tongues of fire

27. What did the voice from heaven say at Jesus' baptism?

1. Behold the Lamb
2. Listen to him
3. Prepare the way
4. This is my Son

28. For how long did Jesus fast in the wilderness?

1. Forty days and nights
2. Seven days
3. Three days
4. Twelve days

29. What did the devil first tell Jesus to turn into bread?

1. Leaves
2. Sand
3. Stones
4. Water

30. Jesus said people do not live on bread alone but on what?

1. Every word from God
2. Faith and prayer
3. Love and mercy
4. Water and wine

31. Where did the devil take Jesus for the second temptation?

1. A high mountain
2. The desert
3. The Jordan
4. The temple's highest point

32. What did the devil offer Jesus on a very high mountain?

1. All the world's kingdoms
2. Eternal life
3. The temple
4. Twelve legions

33. What did Jesus finally say to the devil?

1. Away from me, Satan!
2. Be silent!
3. Get behind me
4. I am the Son

34. In which town did Jesus make his home after leaving Nazareth?

1. Bethsaida
2. Cana
3. Capernaum
4. Jericho

35. What were Peter and Andrew doing when Jesus called them?

1. Casting a net
2. Counting fish
3. Mending nets
4. Selling fish

36. What did Jesus say he would make Peter and Andrew?

1. Builders of churches
2. Fishers of people
3. Rulers of tribes
4. Shepherds of Israel

37. What were James and John doing when Jesus called them?

1. Casting their nets
2. Eating breakfast
3. Preparing their nets
4. Sleeping in the boat

38. Where did Jesus sit to teach in Matthew 5?

1. In a boat
2. In the synagogue
3. In the temple
4. On a mountainside

39. Who does Jesus say will inherit the earth?

1. The meek
2. The merciful
3. The peacemakers
4. The poor

40. Who does Jesus say will see God?

1. The meek
2. The persecuted
3. The pure in heart
4. Those who mourn