MATTHEW 22:15-22 & 34-40 Flashcards
In Matthew 22:15-22, who tried to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to Caesar?
a) The Pharisees and Sadducees
b) The disciples of John the Baptist
c) The Herodians and Pharisees
d) The Roman soldiers
c) The Herodians and Pharisees
What was the question the Pharisees and Herodians asked Jesus regarding taxes?
a) “Is it right to pay the imperial tax to Ceasar or not?”
b) “Is it lawful to pay taxes to the temple?”
c) “What is the greatest commandment?”
d) “Should we give to Caesar what is Caesar’s?”
a) “Is it right to pay the imperial tax to Ceasar or not?”
How did Jesus respond to the question about paying taxes to Caesar in Matthew 22:21?
a) “Pay taxes to Caesar, but not to God.”
b) “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
c) “The taxes are unjust; do not pay them.”
d) “Caesar is not your ruler.”
b) “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
What did Jesus request to be brought to Him when asked about the tax?
a) A piece of silver
b) A coin
c) A Roman soldier
d) A tax collector
b) A coin
What did Jesus say about the image on the coin?
a) “Whose image is this?”
b) “It belongs to God.”
c) “It is the image of a false god.”
d) “It is the image of the kingdom of heaven.”
a) “Whose image is this?”
Why were the Pharisees and Herodians amazed at Jesus’ answer to the tax question?
a) They thought He was wrong.
b) He didn’t directly answer the question.
c) His answer showed wisdom and insight.
d) He said He was the King of Israel.
c) His answer showed wisdom and insight.
What question did the Pharisees ask Jesus in Matthew 22:34-40?
a) “What is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
b) “How many commandments are there in the Law?”
c) “What must we do to be saved?”
d) “Who is our neighbor?”
a) “What is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
How did Jesus respond when asked about the greatest commandment?
a) “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.”
b) “Honor your father and mother.”
c) “Do not commit murder.”
d) “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
a) “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.”
Which Old Testament verse does Jesus quote as the first and greatest commandment?
a) Deuteronomy 6:5
b) Exodus 20:3
c) Leviticus 19:18
d) Isaiah 40:31
a) Deuteronomy 6:5
According to Jesus, what is the second greatest commandment?
a) “Honor your father and mother.”
b) “Do not commit adultery.”
c) “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
d) “Do not covet.”
c) “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
In Matthew 22:40, Jesus says that all the Law and the Prophets depend on which two commandments?
a) Loving your neighbor and honoring your father and mother
b) Loving God and loving your neighbor
c) Giving to the poor and honoring God
d) Obeying the Ten Commandments and seeking justice
b) Loving God and loving your neighbor
What is the significance of Jesus saying, “Love your neighbor as yourself”?
a) It is a command that summarizes all the commandments.
b) It refers only to fellow Israelites.
c) It means you should love yourself before loving others.
d) It is a teaching of the Pharisees.
a) It is a command that summarizes all the commandments.
What was the main intention of the Pharisees and Herodians when they asked Jesus about paying taxes to Caesar?
a) They wanted to hear His opinion on taxes.
b) They hoped to trap Him into saying something that could be used against Him.
c) They wanted to discuss how to handle Roman rule.
d) They were interested in Jesus’ political views.
b) They hoped to trap Him into saying something that could be used against Him.
According to Matthew 22:21, what does Jesus say about giving to Caesar and to God?
a) “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
b) “Do not give to Caesar, but give everything to God.”
c) “Give to Caesar, but do not give to God.”
d) “Give only to God, and not to Caesar.”
a) “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
