Matthew’s genealogy traces Jesus' lineage back to this Israelite Patriarch:
Abraham
This city is where Jesus was born according to the Gospel of Matthew.
Bethlehem
This Old Testament Prophet is described as wearing a "garment of hair and a leather belt".
The Prophet Elijah
This term describes Jesus as “God with us.”
The Gospel of Matthew was likely written between these dates:
50 - 90 AD
Matthew’s genealogy traces Jesus' lineage back to this famous king.
King David
In Matthew 2, Joseph is warned in a dream to flee to this country to escape Herod’s massacre.
Egypt
This Old Testament book prophecied about the coming of another one "like Elijah".
Malachi
The word "Christ" refers to what Old Testament title?
Messiah
Matthew's primary audience was:
Jewish Christians
This is the Greek word for "Genealogy" used in Matthew 1:1.
Genesis
The visit of these men from the East is only recorded in Matthew’s Gospel.
The Magi
John the Baptist referred to Jesus as this, symbolizing his role in taking away the sins of the world.
The Lamb of God
A set of beliefs, values, and practices that shape the way an individual or group views the world is called a ___________
Paradigm
John the Baptist famously called the Pharisees and Sadducees this three word statement
Brood of Vipers
4 Women are listed in the Geneology of Jesus. There names are Rahab, Tamar, Bathsheba, and _____
Ruth
After Jesus returned from Egpyt as a child, him and his parents settled in this town:
Nazareth
John the Baptist is known for baptizing this person:
Jesus
The Greek word Euangelion means _______ and refers to _______ .
1. Good News.
2. A political or military victory.
In Matthew 3, John the Baptist declares that he baptizes with water, but one more powerful will baptize with this:
The Holy Spirit and Fire
How many generations are listed in Matthew's geneology?
42 (I'll take 41 as well).
In Matthew 1, the angel tells Joseph in a dream to take Mary as his wife because her child was conceived by this.
The Holy Spirit
The first words of John the Baptist's first sermon were:
"Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand".
This term refers to the "reign" of God, a central theme in Matthew.
The Kingdom of Heaven.
What are the two main purposes of the Gospel of Matthew?
1. To show that Jesus is the Messiah.
2. To convince readers to follow him.