People
Which one of the Apostles denied Jesus three times during his trial?
Peter
What term (meaning suffering) is used to describe the narrative of the physical, mental, spiritual suffering of Christ, as well as His crucifixion and death?
Passion
How many major discourses are there in the Gospel of Matthew?
Five
In the first chapter of Matthew it states that the virgin birth of Jesus fulfills words spoken by the prophet, "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel." What does Immanuel mean?
"God with us"
What term, meaning “to see together,” is used to describe the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke because of their shared perspective and similarities?
Synoptic
According to Matthew, who came from the East at the birth of Christ seeking the newborn “king of the Jews”?
Magi ("wise men")
Where does Joseph take Mary and Jesus to flee from Herod's plan to kill the child?
Egypt
What is the term used to describe the eight blessings given at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount that Jesus illustrate the upside-down reality of the Kingdom of Heaven?
Beatitudes
Related to the central themes of continuation and fulfillment, the Gospel of Matthew begins with a detailed ____________, linking Jesus to Jewish tradition through a family tree.
Genealogy
What is the name of a short story or metaphor that Jesus often used, which used everyday comparisons to illustrate a deeper spiritual truths or lessons in a memorable and relatable way.
Parable
Which two apostles, known as the "Sons of Zebedee," are bothers and were both a part of Jesus' inner circle among the Apostles?
James and John
What is the name of the place where Jesus is crucified in Matthew (meaning "place of the skull")?
Golgotha
Finish this line from the prayer Jesus teaches during the Sermon on the Mount: "Your kingdom come, your will be done, ________________________"
Toward the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives the crowd a teaching that "Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." This so sometimes formulated "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." What is this teaching called?
The Golden Rule
The Last Supper, which instituted the Eucharist, took place at a feast celebrating this Jewish holiday
Passover
What is the name of the high priest responsible for putting Jesus on trial with the Jewish council?
Caiaphas
After Simon Peter confesses that Jesus is "the Christ, the Son of the living God," Jesus tells him that "you are Peter, and on this rock I will ________________"
build my church
Throughout the major discourses of Matthew, Jesus frequently teaches in sayings and parables to describing the inbreaking of the ____________, which is the the central theme of his message and mission.
Kingdom of Heaven
What name is given to Jesus’ final instructions to his disciples at the end of the Gospel of Matthew, when Jesus instructs the apostles to "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."?
The Great Commission
What is the name of the Jewish high council responsible for questioning Jesus and eventually condemning him to death for blasphemy?
Sanhedrin
In Matthew 8, Jesus heals a servant at the request of a ____________, the title of a a professional officer in the Roman army, saying that "Not even in Israel have I found such faith.”
Centurion
How long was there "darkness over all the land" during Jesus' crucifixion?
Three Hours
Jesus' teaching on the end times in Matthew 24-25 is known as the ______________ in reference to the location where he gives it.
Olivet Discourse
What is the name of the literary device where a series of ideas or concepts are presented and then repeated in reverse order, forming a mirror-like, X-shaped structure (A-B-C-B'-A'). This ancient Hebrew poetic technique uses inverted “parallelism” to add depth, draw emphasis to a central theme, and enhance clarity in the text.
Chiasmus (Chiasm)
Much of Jesus’ ministry takes place in which region of northern Israel, where he begins teaching, healing, and gathering his disciples?
Galilee