General
Sermon
Miracles
Parables
100

According to the Gospel of Matthew, in what town was Jesus born?

Bethlehem

100

What special name do we give to the eight blessings Jesus shares at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, such as "Blessed are the peacemakers"?

The Beatitudes

100

In the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant, what is the main lesson Jesus teaches?

forgive others just as God forgiven you 

200

Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River?

John the Baptist

200

Jesus updates an old rule about revenge ("An eye for an eye") by telling his followers to do what when someone strikes them on the right cheek?

Turn to them the other cheek also

  • Reason: Correct! This teaches his followers to respond to aggression with love and non-violence.
200

Why was Jesus amazed by the Roman centurion who asked him to heal his servant?

Because of his great faith

200

In the Parable of the Sower, what does the seed that falls on the good soil represent?

People who hear the word and LIVE it

300

When Jesus walked on water, which disciple got out of the boat and attempted to walk on the water with him?

Peter

300

Jesus warns his followers not to store up treasures on earth where moths and rust destroy. Where does he say they should store up treasures instead?


In heaven

  • Reason: Correct! Jesus says storing treasures in heaven means focusing on things that matter to God, which last forever.
300

To what does Jesus compare the kingdom of heaven in the Parable of the Mustard Seed?

similar to faith- 

a tiny seed that becomes the largest of garden plants

400

According to the Gospel of Matthew, who was the first person (or group of people) to see the risen Jesus?

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary

400

At the very end of the sermon, Jesus compares a wise person who obeys his words to a man who builds his house on what solid foundation?


Rock

  • Reason: Correct! A house built on rock stands firm even when the rain falls and the floods come.
400

In the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, what does the sheep represent and what do the goats reprsent

Sheep- Righteous

Goat- Unrighteous

500

Name the 8 beattiudes

  • Poor in spirit: Those dependent on God inherit the kingdom of heaven.
  • Those who mourn: They will find comfort.
  • The meek: Gentle individuals who inherit the earth.
  • Hunger/thirst for righteousness: Those desiring holiness will be satisfied.
  • The merciful: They will receive mercy.
  • Pure in heart: They will see God.
  • The peacemakers: Those who reconcile others, recognized as children of God.
  • Persecuted for righteousness: Those suffering for faith receive the kingdom of heaven
500

In the Parable of the Talents, what happens to the servant who hid his master's talent in the ground?

His talent was taken away 
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