Book of Matthew Quiz: The Birth, Baptism and Sermon on the Mount

1. Matthew's genealogy opens with which two great figures of Jewish history?

1. Abraham and David
2. Adam and Abraham
3. Moses and David
4. Noah and Abraham

2. How many women are named in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus?

1. Four
2. None
3. Seven
4. Two

3. According to Matthew, who visited Jesus after his birth following a star from the East?

1. Priests from Jerusalem
2. Prophets from Galilee
3. Shepherds from the nearby fields
4. Wise men (Magi) from the East

4. What three gifts did the Magi present to the young Jesus?

1. Gold, frankincense and myrrh
2. Gold, silver and frankincense
3. Gold, spices and linen
4. Myrrh, incense and precious stones

5. After the Magi visited, Joseph was warned in a dream to flee. To which country did the family escape?

1. Babylon
2. Egypt
3. Persia
4. Syria

6. King Herod ordered the massacre of all boys in Bethlehem aged how old and under?

1. Two years old and under
2. Under five years
3. Under one year
4. Under three years

7. Where did John the Baptist preach and baptise before Jesus began his ministry?

1. By the Sea of Galilee
2. In the temple courts in Jerusalem
3. In the towns and villages of Galilee
4. In the wilderness of Judea and the Jordan River

8. At Jesus' baptism, what did the voice from heaven say?

1. 'Rise and be baptised, washing your sins away'
2. 'This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased'
3. 'This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world'
4. 'You are my Son; today I have become your Father'

9. What is the first recorded saying of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew, as he began his public ministry?

1. 'Follow me and I will make you fishers of men'
2. 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart'
3. 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near'
4. 'The kingdom of heaven is near — repent and believe the good news'

10. On which mountain did Jesus deliver the Sermon on the Mount?

1. Matthew does not name the specific mountain
2. Mount Hermon
3. Mount Sinai
4. Mount Zion

11. How many Beatitudes does Jesus give in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5?

1. 10
2. 6
3. 7
4. 8

12. Complete this Beatitude from Matthew 5: 'Blessed are the meek, for they will...'

1. '...be called children of God'
2. '...inherit the earth'
3. '...receive the kingdom of heaven'
4. '...see God'

13. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said 'You have heard that it was said, do not murder.' What did he extend this command to include?

1. Being angry with a brother or sister without cause
2. Harbouring jealousy toward anyone
3. Speaking falsely about another person
4. Stealing from a neighbour

14. In Matthew 6, Jesus taught about prayer and gave what has become known as the Lord's Prayer. Which phrase does it NOT contain?

1. 'Forgive us as we have never sinned'
2. 'Give us today our daily bread'
3. 'Lead us not into temptation'
4. 'Your kingdom come, your will be done'

15. In Matthew 6, Jesus warns against storing up treasure on earth. Where does he say to store treasure instead?

1. In acts of secret generosity
2. In heaven
3. In the hearts of those you love
4. In the temple treasury, given to God

16. What does Jesus say in Matthew 6 about worry regarding food, drink and clothing?

1. 'Do not worry about your life — seek first his kingdom and righteousness and all these things will be given to you'
2. 'Give to others and God will give to you'
3. 'Pray earnestly and God will provide'
4. 'Work hard and trust that God rewards effort'

17. Jesus warned 'Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs.' In which sermon is this found?

1. The farewell discourse in the upper room
2. The Olivet Discourse
3. The Sermon on the Mount
4. The Sermon on the Plain

18. The Sermon on the Mount concludes with the Parable of the Two Builders. What is the rock on which the wise man builds his house?

1. Faith in God
2. Hearing and putting into practice Jesus' words
3. Love of neighbour
4. The law of Moses

19. In Matthew 5, Jesus said 'You are the light of the world.' What did he say you should not do with your light?

1. Hide it under a bowl
2. Keep it for yourself and your family
3. Shine it only on the righteous
4. Use it to judge others

20. How did the crowds react to Jesus' Sermon on the Mount when he finished speaking?

1. They asked him to stay and teach them more
2. They immediately went to baptise themselves in the Jordan
3. They were amazed because he taught as one who had authority, not as their teachers of the law
4. They were divided — some praised him, others challenged him