Lesson 5

Question 1

Matthew depicted Jesus as the fulfilment of what?

Answer 1

Torah

Question 2

Who is portrayed as the new or greater Moses in Matthew’s Gospel?

Answer 2

Jesus

Question 3

Matthew uses the mountain motif as a backdrop for what sorts of moments?

Answer 3

Temptation, revelation, great suffering, and ultimately glory

Question 4

What happened in ancient teacher-student settings?

Answer 4

The teacher sat down when they were ready to teach while the audience stood

Question 5

Why was it difficult for Jews to have economic relations with Gentiles?

Answer 5

Their laws of separation prevented it

Question 6

What was Jesus’ goal or mission in Matthew 5:17-18?

Answer 6

To fulfil the Law

Question 7

How did a teacher gain authority and legitimacy in the ancient world?

Answer 7

They could not speak of their own ideas, but had to speak of the past (tradition being handed down)

Question 8

What was the original intent of the law “an eye for an eye” (Lex talionis)?

Answer 8

To limit retribution by placing a lid on the human desire for vengeance

Question 9

What was the currency of the ancient world?

Answer 9

Honour and shame (not silver and gold)