The Gospel, "Matthew-Style"
What was Matthew's job before he followed Jesus?
Tax Collector
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Who was the procurator of Judea in AD 26?
Pontius Pilate
What chapters in the book of Matthew contain the Sermon on the Mount?
Chapters 5-7
How many books of the Bible are there?
66
Where was Matthew's hometown?
Capernaum
According to Jesus' genealogy, which tribe of Israel does he belong to?
Tribe of Judah
Where was the primary location for Jesus' Galilean ministry?
Capernaum
What is the portion in Matthew 5:1-12 called? Hint: They normally start with "Blessed are..."
The Beatitudes
What is the shortest verse in the Bible? (State the words of the verse)
Jesus gives one last command to his disciples in Matthew 28:19-20, what was this called?
The Great Commission
Which two gospels give the account of Jesus' birth?
Matthew and Luke
Where is the Mount of the Beatitudes? (General location)
Northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee or Northern Israel
What is the first line of the Lord's prayer?
Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your name.
How many books of the Bible did Paul write?
13 (or 14 as some believe Hebrews was also authored by him)
What audience does the book of Matthew primarily address?
A Jewish audience
Where was Jesus baptized?
The Jordan River
What were the four primary religious groups in the time of Jesus?
Pharisees, Sadducees, the Essenes, and the Zealots
At the end of Matthew chapter 4, what was Jesus doing just before he went up to the mountain?
“…they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, those having seizures, and paralytics, and he HEALED them.”
Who was the oldest person in the Bible?
Methuselah (969 years old)
Approximately when was the book of Matthew written? (Give year timeframe)
AD 50 - 60
What book of the bible gives a prophecy about the coming of Jesus stating, “But he was pierced for our transgression; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”
Isaiah 53:5
Who was the emperor of Rome during most of Jesus' ministry?
Tiberius Caesar (AD 14 - 37)
Finish this passage from Matthew 5:43-44: “You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy, But I say to you, _______________."
Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
Which two kings led to the division of Israel into the Northern Kingdom (Israel) and the Southern Kingdom (Judah)?
Rehoboam (Judah) and Jeroboam (Israel)