MATTHEW 1:18-25 Flashcards
What is the primary event described in Matthew 1:18?
A. The beginning of Jesus’ ministry
B. The conception of Jesus Christ
C. The marriage of Mary
B | The conception of Jesus Christ.
Who was Mary betrothed (married) to before the angel’s message?
A. Jesus
B. Matthew
C. Joseph
C | Joseph.
True or False: Mary was found to be pregnant through natural means.
False.
Fill in the blank: The child conceived in Mary is from the _____.
A. God
B. The Holy Spirit
C. A force unknown
B | Holy Spirit.
What was Joseph’s initial reaction to Mary’s pregnancy?
A. He was excited to be a father
B. He planned to divorce her in public
C. He planned to divorce her quietly
C | He planned to divorce her quietly.
Who appeared to Joseph in a dream?
A. An angel of the Lord
B. His mother
C. Jesus
A | An angel of the Lord.
What command did the angel give to Joseph?
A. Not to marry Mary
B. To send Mary away from him
C. To take Mary as his wife
C | To take Mary as his wife.
What name was Joseph instructed to give to the child?
A. Immanuel
B. Jesus
C. God With Us
B | Jesus.
What does the name ‘Jesus’ mean?
A. God with us
B. The Christ of who was to come
C. He will save his people from their sins
C | He will save his people from their sins.
True or False: The events in this passage fulfill a prophecy.
True.
What prophecy is fulfilled according to Matthew 1:23?
A. The child will be named Jesus
B. The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel.
C. The father Joseph shall be lifted up forever
B | The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel.
What does ‘Immanuel’ mean?
A. God with us
B. God near us
C. God in control of us
A | God with us.
Fill in the blank: Joseph did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took _____ as his wife.
Mary.
What did Joseph not do until after Jesus was born?
A. He did not consummate their marriage
B. He did not divorce her
C. He did not move in with her
A | He did not consummate their marriage.
Who is the key figure in the genealogy mentioned in Matthew 1?
A. King David
B. King Herod
C. Jesus
C | Jesus
How does Matthew 1:18-25 contribute to the understanding of Jesus’ origins?
It emphasizes His divine conception and fulfillment of prophecy.
What is the significance of the virgin birth in Christian theology?
A. It tells us that Mary was a virgin and should be lifted up.
B. It reveals how Jesus is human only
C. It signifies Jesus’ divine nature and the miraculous intervention of God.
C | It signifies Jesus’ divine nature and the miraculous intervention of God.
True or False: Joseph doubted the angel’s message after receiving it.
False.
What is the relationship between Joseph and Jesus as described in this passage?
A. Joseph is Jesus’ earthly father
B. Jesus is Joseph’s natural son
C. Joseph is Jesus’ spiritual father
A | Joseph is Jesus’ earthly father.
.
What is the overall theme of Matthew 1:18-25?
A. The divine origin of Jesus
B. The fulfillment of prophecy
C. Both A & B
C | The divine origin of Jesus AND the fulfillment of prophecy.
What action did Joseph take after waking from his dream?
A. He went to Chic-fil-a
B. He took Mary home as his wife
C. He took Mary home as his friend
B | He took Mary home as his wife.
Fill in the blank: The passage emphasizes the importance of _____ in Joseph’s decision after receiving a dream.
obedience.
.
What role does the Holy Spirit play in this passage?
The Holy Spirit is the agent of Jesus’ conception.
What does Joseph’s response to the angel indicate about his character?
A. He was torn between faith and failure
B. He didn’t want to do it
C. He is righteous and willing to follow God’s will.
C| He is righteous and willing to follow God’s will.
The book of Matthew calls Joseph what kind of man?
A. A man after Gods own heart
B. A lovely man
C. A righteous man
C | A righteous man
The Lord said through the prophet: “the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him ___________…”
What did the prophecy say they would call him?
A. Elohim
B. Immanuel
C. Edgar
B | Immanuel
