Matthew Flashcards
What are the themes in Matthew 1?
- Jesus’ line of descendents
- Jesus’ birth story through Joseph’s dream.
What were the generations in Matthew 1?
14 from Abraham to David
14 from David until the exile to Babylon
14 from Babylon until Jesus
Which prophecy is referenced in Matthew 1?
Isaiah 7:14
The virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son.
How does Matthew 2 open?
The astrologers from the east hear about the birth of Jesus.
In Matthew 2, who gave the direction that allowed the astrologers to follow a star to Bethlehem?
In had to be Satan who wanted Jesus killed.
What did Herod do when he heard about the birth of Jesus?
He demanded the priests and scribes tell him where Jesus was born.
In Matthew 2, where did the scribes and priests tell Herod Jesus would be born and why?
They told him Bethlehem based on the prophecy found in Micah 5:2.
What is significant about the prophecy referred to in Matthew 2 by the scribes and chief priests?
Micah 5:2 specifically states Bethlehem Ephrathah which is smaller and less known than Bethlehem.
What did Herod do after he found out where Jesus was born?
He directed the astrologers to find him and report back to Herod.
In Matthew 2, what did the astrologers do after they found Jesus?
They were warned in a dream to sneak away instead of reporting back to Herod.
In Matthew 2, what did Herod do when he found out the astrologers tried him?
He ordered all males under 2 years of age to be killed.
In Matthew 2, what happened after the astrologers left?
Joseph was warned in a dream to take Mary and Jesus away to Egypt.
How long did Joseph, Mary and Jesus stay in Egypt?
Until Herod died.
What prophecy is referenced in Matthew 2:15?
Hosea 11:1 “And out of Egypt I called my Son.”
Which prophecy is referenced in Matthew 2:17 after Herod killed all the young boys?
Jeremiah 31:15
“Rachel is weeping over her sons. “
Why did Joseph not go back to Bethlehem when leaving Egypt?
Two reasons: (1) he heard Archelaus was ruling Judea so he was afraid to return. (2) He was divinely inspired in a dream to go to Nazareth in Galilee.
How does Matthew 2 close?
With Joseph making the decision to relocate to Nazareth in Galilee.
