Matthew 16:13-18 Flashcards
Where did Jesus ask His disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”
A) Jerusalem
B) Capernaum
C) Caesarea Philippi
D) Bethsaida
Answer: C) Caesarea Philippi
What title did Jesus use for Himself in His question to the disciples?
A) Son of David
B) Son of Man
C) The Messiah
D) The Good Shepherd
Answer: B) Son of Man
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a response to Jesus’ question about who people thought He was?
A) John the Baptist
B) Elijah
C) Jeremiah
D) Moses
Answer: D) Moses
Who did some people think Jesus was?
A) A false prophet
B) John the Baptist raised from the dead
C) An ordinary teacher
D) A Roman official
Answer: B) John the Baptist raised from the dead
Who gave the correct answer when Jesus asked, “Who do you say I am?”
A) John
B) James
C) Peter
D) Thomas
Answer: C) Peter
How did Peter respond to Jesus’ question, “Who do you say I am?”
A) “You are a great teacher.”
B) “You are the Son of God.”
C) “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
D) “We are not sure yet.”
Answer: C) “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
How did Jesus respond to Peter’s declaration?
A) “You are mistaken.”
B) “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah.”
C) “Keep this a secret.”
D) “You must not tell anyone yet.”
Answer: B) “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah.”
According to Jesus, who revealed this truth to Peter?
A) His own wisdom
B) The prophets
C) The Father in heaven
D) The Pharisees
Answer: C) The Father in heaven
What new name did Jesus give to Simon?
A) Paul
B) Peter
C) Andrew
D) James
Answer: B) Peter
What does the name “Peter” (Petros) mean?
A) Light
B) Fisherman
C) Rock
D) Leader
Answer: C) Rock
What did Jesus say He would build on this “rock”?
A) A new kingdom
B) A temple
C) His church
D) A new law
Answer: C) His church
What did Jesus say about the gates of Hades?
A) They will overcome the church
B) They will not overcome the church
C) They will be opened for all
D) They are stronger than the church
Answer: B) They will not overcome the church
Who is the “rock” that Jesus referred to?
A) Peter
B) The temple
C) John the Baptist
D) The law
Answer: A) Peter
What does Jesus’ statement about the church imply?
A) The church will never fail
B) The church will be built in Jerusalem
C) The church will belong to Peter
D) The church will only be for the Jews
Answer: A) The church will never fail
Why is Peter’s confession significant?
A) It revealed that he would become king
B) It showed that he understood Jesus’ true identity
C) It meant he would replace Jesus
D) It was a popular opinion at the time
Answer: B) It showed that he understood Jesus’ true identity
