TRIVIA
In Matthew 3:13-17, who baptized Jesus in the river Jordan?
John the Baptist
Matthew begins his gospel by providing a genealogy for Jesus that traces his family tree back to which of these biblical characters?
Abraham
Where are the Beatitudes found?
Chapter 5
What was John the Baptist's belt made out of?
Leather
After Matthew became a disciple of Christ, what, according to the Gospel of Matthew, was the first thing he did? (Matthew 9:9-13)
Host a dinner at Matthew's house
According to the Gospel of Matthew, a leader of the day who gave approval to demands to crucify Christ was told just beforehand by his wife to have "nothing to do" with Jesus. Who was the leader, as per Matthew 27:19?
Pilate
What is the very first word of the book of Matthew in the King James Version?
THE
In the genealogy of Jesus, there are 4 women named, and one woman is mentioned but not named in the genealogy itself. Who is she?
Bathsheba
According to Jesus in His sermon, who shall be called the sons of God? (Matthew 5:9, KJV)
Peacemakers
What does Jesus say He will do to those who deny Him before man? (KJV)
Deny them before the Father
In Chapter 1 of Matthew's gospel, the genealogy of Jesus includes Solomon, the wisest man in the Bible. Name one woman, apart from His mother Mary, also mentioned by name in the genealogy?
Tamar
In Matthew 3:13-17, who baptized Jesus in the river Jordan?
John the Baptist
While on the mountain, Jesus gave the crowd eight teachings that began with the same word. What word did Jesus use? (Matthew 5:3-8, KJV)
Blessed
How did Jesus say that Wisdom was proved right?
By her actions
Where was Jesus, when He was betrayed and arrested?
Gethsemane
How many people are mentioned by name in the genealogy found in Matthew 1 in the NIV Bible?
47
Who besides the chief priest and elders made up this group of plotters to destroy Jesus?
Scribes
When Jesus was born, Magi - wise men - came from the East to find Him and worship Him. Who did they see first?
King Herod
Mark and Luke, however, call Matthew by a different name. What is this name?
Levi
During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus instructed the crowd what they should do if they were asked to walk a mile. What were his words of advice? (Matthew 5:41, KJV)
Walk two miles
According to the 24th chapter of Matthew, who will gather God's elect, (chosen people) together?
Angels
What did Jesus say the bread was, according to Matthew's description of the Last Supper in the KJV Bible?
His body
Matthew's gospel tells the story of two men, one wise and one foolish, whose work will be tested by time. What is their occupation?
Builders
According to Jesus at the Sermon on the Mount, what will happen to pearls if they are cast to swine (pigs)? (Matthew 7:6, KJV)
They will be trampled
What does Jesus say he does not come to abolish in Matthew 5:17 of the NIV Bible?
Laws and prophets