Matthew Flashcards by Kay Lim

Which Gospel has the most references to the Old Testament?

Matthew

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Where is the genealogy recorded in the Gospel of Matthew?

Matthew 1

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Before and after the birth of Jesus, how many times did the angel appear to Joseph in his dreams?

Three times

Matthew 1:20, 2:13, 19

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“Considering these things, behold, an angel of the Lord _______ saying, ‘Joseph, son of David…’”

Appeared to him in a dream

Matthew 1:20

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“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name _______, for he will save his people from their sins…”

Jesus

Matthew 1:21

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What is the meaning of the word “Immanuel”?

God with us

Matthew 1:23

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Fill in the blank:
“And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will _______ my people Israel…”

(Matthew 2:6)

Shepherd

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What was the name of the prophet Matthew referred to when Jesus was fleeing to Egypt?

Hosea

Matthew 2:15; Hosea 11:1

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After the death of Herod, who became king of Israel?

Archaelaus

Matthew 2:22

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Which of the following is not recorded in the Gospel of Matthew?

1) Three wise men’s worship
2) Fleeing to Egypt
3) Shepherds praising
4) The death of Herod

3) Shepherds praising

Luke 2

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Which of the following only appears in the Gospel of Matthew?

1) Feeding of the four thousand
2) Offering of the poor widow
3) Young man who fled naked
4) Baby Jesus fleeing to Egypt

4) Baby Jesus fleeing to Egypt

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Who were the people John the Baptist referred to as “brood of vipers” in chapter 3?

Pharisees and Sadducees

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Which chapter in Matthew does the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist come up?

Matthew 3

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What did John the Baptist say in the wilderness of Israel?

“Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand…”

Matthew 3:2

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Fill in the blank:
“I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the _______…”

Holy Spirit and fire

Matthew 3:11

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“And behold, a voice from heaven said, ‘this is _______, with whom I am _______…”

My beloved Son
Well pleased

(Matthew 3:17)

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Jesus leaving Nazareth to live in Capernaum fulfilled the Scriptures of which OT prophet?

Isaiah

Matthew 4:12-16

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Then Jesus said to him, “_______! For it is written, ‘you shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve…’”

Be gone, Satan

Matthew 4:10

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What words did Satan use to tempt Jesus?

Satan’s words mixed with God’s Word

Matthew 4:1-11

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After the capture of John the Baptist, where was the central place of Jesus’ ministry?

Capernaum

Matthew 4:12-13

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Where did Jesus travel to after the temptation in the wilderness?

Galilee

Matthew 4:18

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Which chapter(s) in Matthew contains the sermon of the mount?

Matthew 5-7

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Write the Beatitudes (8).

1) Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
2) Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted
3) Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth
4) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied
5) Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy
6) Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God
7) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God
8) Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

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Fill in the blank:
“For I tell you, unless your _______ exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven…”

Righteousness

Matthew 5:20

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Which of the Gospels uses the word "raca"?

Matthew (5:22)

In the sermon on the mount, what is the consequence of one's anger/insult towards a brother?

Judgement | Matthew 5:22

While offering a gift at the altar, if any brother has something against you, what did Jesus say to do?

First be reconciled to your brother | Matthew 5:22-24

In the Bible, when is divorce allowed?

In the case of sexual immorality | Matthew 5:31-32

Which of the Gospels say that everyone who divorces his wife (except on the ground of sexual immorality) makes her commit adultery?

Matthew (5:32)

Fill in the blank: | "But I say to you, love your enemies and _______ for those who persecute you..."

Pray | Matthew 5:44

Which chapter and verses contain Jesus' teaching on prayer?

Matthew 6:9-13 | The Lord's prayer

Fill in the blank: | "If your eye is _______, your whole body will be full of darkness..."

Bad | Matthew 6:23

Fill in the blank: "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God _______..."

And money | Matthew 6:24

In Matthew 6:25, what does Jesus say is more important than food and clothing?

Life/body

Fill in the blank: "Do not give _______ what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before _______, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you..."

To dogs Pigs (Matthew 7:6)

Where does the golden rule, "whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them" appear?

Matthew 7:12

Fill in the blank: | Jesus said false prophets are like _______ in sheep's clothing.

Wolves | Matthew 7:15

What did Jesus say about those who hear Jesus' words and do them?

A wise man (who built his house on the rock) | Matthew 7:21

Who did Jesus commend for his faith?

The centurion that came to Jesus for the healing of his servant (Matthew 8:10)

What did the demons address Jesus as?

Son of God | Matthew 8:29, 4:3, 6

Where can we find the record of the 10 miracles of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew?

Matthew 8-9

What is the first miracle of Jesus in Matthew 9?

The healing of the paralytic

In which of the Gospels did Jesus mention twice the Old Testament words "I desire mercy, and not sacrifice"?

Matthew 9:13 | Matthew 12:7

From where did Jesus call Matthew to follow Him?

Matthew's tax booth | Matthew 9:9

Who did Jesus heal on His way to the house of Jairus?

A woman suffering from discharging blood | Matthew 9:18-26

What is Matthew's original occupation?

Tax collector | Matthew 10:3

Fill in the blank: | "Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as _______ and innocent as _______..."

Serpents; Doves (Matthew 10:16)

Fill in the blank: "The one who receives a prophet because is a _______ will receive a prophet's reward, and the one who receives a righteous person because he is a _______ person will receive a righteous person's reward..."

Prophet; Righteous person (Matthew 10:41)

In the Gospel of Matthew, "greater than John the Baptist" refers to whom?

One who is at least in the kingdom | Matthew 11:11

What was the Jewish people's attitude towards John the Baptist's ascetic lifestyle?

They thought that he was demon possessed | Matthew 11:18

Those who do not believe in the gospel preached by the disciples are to receive judgement greater than what?

Sodom and Gomorrah | Matthew 11:20-24

Fill in the blank: "Take my _______ upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find ______ for your souls..."

Yoke; Rest (Matthew 11:29)

What day did Jesus speak of "David ate the bread of the Presence"?

Sabbath | Matthew 12:1

When did Jesus speak about "something greater than the temple is here"?

During Sabbath when the disciples plucked heads of grain and ate (Matthew 12:6)

Fill in the blank: "And if you had known what this means, 'I desire _______, and not sacrifice' you would not have condemned the guiltless..."

Mercy | Matthew 12:7

Fill in the blank: "Which one of you who has a _______, if it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will not take hold of it and lift it out?..."

Sheep | Matthew 12:11

Which one fits the description of Jesus in Matthew 12? 1) Greater than the temple 2) Greater than David 3) Greater than Solomon 4) Greater than Jonah

2) Greater than David

Which prophet said, "a bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench"?

Isaiah | Matthew 12:20

Fill in the blank: | "But if it is by the ______ of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you..."

Spirit | Matthew 12:28

Fill in the blank: | "For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my _______ and _______ and mother..."

Brother Sister (Matthew 12:50)

Who are the brothers of Jesus?

1) James 2) Joseph 3) Simon 4) Judas (Matthew 13; Mark 6)

List the seven parables of the kingdom in the Gospel of Matthew.

1) The parable of the Sower 2) The parable of the Weeds 3) The parable of the Mustard Seed 4) The parable of the Leaven 5) The parable of the Hidden Treasure in the Field 6) The parable of the Pearl 7) The parable of the Net

Fill in the blank: | "Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and _______..."

Immediately they sprang up | Matthew 13:5

Fill in the blank: | "The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of _______..."

Mustard seed | Matthew 13:31

Which parable has common metaphor with the parable of the Mustard Seed?

The parable of Leaven | Matthew 13:31-33

Which parable share themes with the parable of the Net?

The parable of the Weeds | Matthew 13:24-30

What day was it when John the Baptist was martyred?

Herod's birthday | Matthew 14:6

After feeding the 5000, what was the number of baskets of leftovers?

12 baskets | Matthew 14:20

Who was the woman that Jesus commended for having great faith?

The mother who had a daughter oppressed by a demon | Matthew 15:28

Fill in the blank: | "This people honors me with their _______, but their _______ is far from me..."

Lips Heart (Matthew 15:8)

To the generation that seeks signs, Jesus said no sign will be given to them except for what sign?

The Sign of Jonah | Matthew 16:4

Peter's faith confession, 'you are the Christ, the Son of the living God...' is found in which book and verse?

Matthew 16:16

Who was called "Bar-Jonah"?

Simon | Matthew 16:17

What does "Peter" mean?

The rock

What did Jesus say to Peter when he was trying to deter Jesus from going to the cross?

Get behind me, Satan | Matthew 16:23

How many disciples went up to the mountain where the transfiguration happened?

Three (Peter, James, and John) | Matthew 17:1

When did the Father say of Jesus, "this is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased"?

At the transfiguration; At Jesus' baptism (Matthew 17:5, 3:17)

Who appeared during the transfiguration?

Moses and Elijah | Matthew 17:1-8

Which Old Testament prophet did Jesus connect John the Baptism with?

Elijah | Matthew 17:10-13

What was the sickness that the disciples could not heal?

Epilepsy | Matthew 17:14-16

Fill in the blank: "For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a _______, you will say to this _______, 'move from here to there' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you..."

Grain of a mustard seed; Mountain (Matthew 17:20)

How much money came out of the mouth of a fish that Jesus gave as a temple tax?

A shekel | Matthew 17:27

Which chapter in Matthew records Jesus' teachings on the Church?

Matthew 18

Fill in the blank: | "Whoever humbles himself like this child is the _______ in the kingdom of _______..."

Greatest; Heaven (Matthew 18:4)

Which Gospel contains the words, "for where 2 or 3 are gathered in my name, there am I among them"?

The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 18:20

In Matthew, how many times did Jesus say to forgive a brother who wrongs you?

70 x 7 | or 77 times

Fill in the blank: | "Whoever divorces his wife, except for _______, and marries another commits _______..."

Sexual immorality; Adultery (Matthew 19:9)

When did Jesus say that it is difficult for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven?

After the young man asked about what he must do to have eternal life (Matthew 19:23-24)

In the parable of the "laborers of the vineyard" what time did the master NOT go out to the vineyard? 1) 6am 2) 9am 3) 10am 4) 11am

3) 10am | Matthew 20

What is the value of one denarius in the parable of the "laborers in the vineyard"?

One day's wage | Matthew 20:2

Which prophet of the Old Testament prophesied the appearing of the Messiah riding a donkey?

Zechariah | Matthew 21:5

What is the first thing Jesus did when He entered Jerusalem?

Entered the temple and drove out those who sold & bought in the temple (Matthew 21:12-13)

Which parable did Jesus tell as a metaphor for the betrayal He would receive?

Tenant of the vineyard | Matthew 21:33-46

Which parable is in the first part of Matthew 22?

The parable of the wedding feast

Which of the following is NOT the theme of Matthew 22? 1) The Pharisee's question regarding tax 2) The Sadducees' question regarding the resurrection 3) The lawyer's question regarding the greatest commandment? 4) Teachings on temple authority

4) Teaching on temple authority

Who was the group that asked, "is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar"?

The Pharisees | Matthew 22

According to the Synoptic Gospels, what was the last miracle Jesus performed just before entering Jerusalem? 1) He healed the demon-possessed child 2) He healed the blind man from Jericho 3) He fed the 5000 4) He healed the deaf and the oppressed

2) He healed the blind man from Jericho | Matthew 22; Mark 10; Luke 18

What were the excuses of those who received an invitation to the wedding banquet but did not attend?

1) went to his farm to try out a yoke of oxen he had just bought 2) went to his business 3) getting married on his own (Matthew 22; Luke 14)

Fill in the blank: | "For many are _______, but few are _______..."

Called; Chosen (Matthew 22:14)

How much was the tax to Caesar that the Pharisee bought to show Jesus?

A denarius | Matthew 22:15-22

Which book has the longest list of woes to the Scribes and Pharisees?

Matthew (23)

Which chapter and verse is the following from? | "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted..."

Matthew 23:12

Towards where did Jesus lament?

Jerusalem | Matthew 23:38-39

Which of the Gospels is the following verse from? | "Pray that your flight may not be in winter or on a Sabbath"

Matthew (24:20)

Who knows the 2nd coming of Jesus?

No one God (Matthew 24:36)

How many parables of the kingdom are in Matthew 25?

Which of the parable is NOT from Matthew 25? 1) The parable of the 10 virgins 2) The parable of the talent 3) The parable of sheep and goat 4) The parable of the 2 sons

4) The parable of the 2 sons

What season was it when Jesus got arrested and suffered on the cross?

Passover | Matthew 26:2

Why did the Jews want to crucify Jesus?

Because He was proclaiming Himself to the Son of God | Matthew 26:57-68

Which of the Gospels recorded the account of Pilate's wife's warning of Jesus?

Matthew (27)

What were the 30 pieces of silver that Judas Iscariot received used for?

For buying a potter's field to be bused as a burial place for strangers (Matthew 27:7)

Fill in the blank: | "While he was sitting on the judgement seat, his wife sent word to him, 'have nothing to do with that _______ man..."

Righteous | Matthew 27:19

Which of the Gospels recorded the event of the tombs being opened at the moment of Jesus' death?

Matthew (27:52)

Which Gospel mentions the high priests and the elders bribing the tomb guards to twist their testimony?

Matthew (28:12-13)