Sermon on the Mount Quiz

Question 1

On what geographical feature did Jesus deliver the Sermon on the Mount?

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A hillside

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A mountain

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A plain

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A temple court

Question 2

How many Beatitudes are listed in Matthew chapter 5?

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8

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6

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7

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10

Question 3

Complete the Beatitude: 'Blessed are the meek, for they shall…'

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Inherit the earth

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See God

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Be comforted

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Receive mercy

Question 4

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says Christians are the 'salt of the earth' and also the…

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Light of the world

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Water of life

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Rock of ages

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Bread of heaven

Question 5

In the Lord's Prayer, what comes after 'Give us this day our daily bread'?

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Forgive us our debts

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Lead us not into temptation

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Hallowed be thy name

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Thy kingdom come

Question 6

Jesus warns against practising righteousness 'to be seen by others.' What three acts does he specifically mention?

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Giving, prayer, fasting

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Prayer, fasting, tithing

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Worship, giving, prayer

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Fasting, singing, almsgiving

Question 7

What does Jesus say about storing up treasures on earth?

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Moth and rust destroy them

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It is wise stewardship

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It brings peace of mind

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God will multiply them

Question 8

What is the Golden Rule as stated in the Sermon on the Mount?

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Do to others what you would have them do to you

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Love your neighbour as yourself

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Judge not, that you be not judged

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Love the Lord your God with all your heart

Question 9

Jesus says the gate that leads to life is…

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Narrow and the road is hard

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Wide and well-travelled

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Open to everyone

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Guarded by angels

Question 10

What parable ends the Sermon on the Mount?

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The Wise and Foolish Builders

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The Prodigal Son

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The Lost Sheep

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The Sower and the Seed

Question 11

In the Beatitudes, who does Jesus say will be shown mercy?

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The merciful

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The pure in heart

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The peacemakers

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The meek

Question 12

Jesus says you cannot serve two masters. What two things does he specifically contrast?

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God and money

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God and Satan

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Truth and lies

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Heaven and earth

Question 13

In the instruction about prayer, Jesus says to go into your room, close the door, and pray to…

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Your Father who is in secret

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God openly

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The Holy Spirit

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Jesus directly

Question 14

What does Jesus say about the lilies of the field?

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Even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of them

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They toil and spin for God

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They wither and fade like the wicked

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They bloom only for the righteous

Question 15

What does Jesus say will happen if you judge others?

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You will be judged in the same way

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You will be judged by God alone

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You will face the wrath of the community

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Your sins will be multiplied

Question 16

In the Sermon on the Mount, what does Jesus say about turning the other cheek?

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If someone strikes your right cheek, offer the other also

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Walk away from those who strike you

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Pray for them that strike you

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Turn away and forgive in your heart

Question 17

Jesus extends the commandment against murder to include what attitude of the heart?

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Anger

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Envy

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Pride

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Lust

Question 18

According to the Sermon on the Mount, what should you do if your right eye causes you to stumble?

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Gouge it out and throw it away

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Close it and pray

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Fast and seek God

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Cover it with a cloth

Question 19

Jesus says, 'Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; _____ and the door will be opened.'

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Knock

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Pray

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Believe

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Wait

Question 20

How does the crowd react after Jesus finishes the Sermon on the Mount?

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They are amazed at his teaching

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They are offended

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They follow him to Jerusalem

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They ask for signs and wonders