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St. Matthew
Jesus
Parables
Facts
Golden Verses
100
What nationality was Matthew?
Jewish.
100
Matthew begins his gospel by providing a genealogy for Jesus that traces his family tree back to which of these biblical characters? a. Job b. Abraham c. Daniel d. Moses
b. Abraham
100
What objects did the ten virgins take with them in the parable?
Lamps.
100
Jesus said, "I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but _________ ."
'Sinners to repentance'.
100
1. In the same way, let your ________ shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matt 5)
Light
200
What was Matthew's occupation?
Tax Collector.
200
Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my ______." (Matthew 16 v. 17-18)
Church
200
What kind of fruit does a corrupt tree produce? a. dead fruit b. evil fruit c. no fruit d. sour fruit
b. Evil fruit.
200
"Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down." (Matthew 5 v. 1) Which title has traditionally been given to the body of teaching that follows this verse?  a. Laws from the Heights  b. The Sermon on the Mount  c. Peak Practice  d. The Teaching from the Hills
b. The Sermon on the Mount.
200
“Blessed are the ________, for they will be called children of God.” (Matt 5) a. Righteous b. Kind in heart c. Peacemakers d. Merciful
c. Peacemakers
300
Where was Matthew sitting when Jesus called him?
In a fishing boat.
300
The fact that the 3 magi/kings are not Jewish shows what?
That Jesus is not just savior of the Jews alone.
300
In the parable of the workers in the vineyard, why were some of the labourers unhappy with being paid only one penny? 1. They had been promised two pennies 2. Some had worked less hours for the same pay 3. They were made to work overtime for no extra pay 4. They didn't think it was enough for the type of work
2. Some had worked less hours for the same pay.
300
In Matthew 28:16-20, when Jesus gave the Great Commission, why were there only eleven disciples there?
Judas had commited suicide.
300
But if your ________ are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! (Matt 6)
eyes
400
Matthew, Mark and Luke all record an incident where Jesus calls Matthew from his work as a tax collector. Mark and Luke, however, call Matthew by a different name. What is this name?
Levi.
400
In the book of Matthew, how many times did Jesus predict His betrayal and His death?
6 times.
400
How many measures of flour were used to hide the leaven in the parable of the leaven? a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four
c. Three
400
Who did Jesus tell to 'Follow me and I will make you fishers of men'?  a. Peter and Andrew  b. Peter and Mark  c. Matthew and Luke  d. Matthew and Simon
a. Peter and Andrew.
400
If you had known what these words mean, 'I desire ________, not ________,' you would not have condemned the innocent. (Matt 12)
mercy, sacrifice
500
St. Matthew is said to have evangelized this region/country.
Ethiopia.
500
Which of these are Jesus' last recorded words in Matthew's gospel? 1. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. 2. Go and make disciples of all nations. 3. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 4. Teach people to obey everything I have commanded you.
1. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
500
5.  Which of these parables, about being ready for the second coming of Jesus, is only found in the gospel of Matthew?    a. The Sower  b. The Prodigal Son  c. The Wise and Foolish Virgins d. The Good Samaritan
c. The Wise and Foolish Virgins.
500
What was John the Baptist’s food when he lived in the wilderness? a. Bees & Honey b. Fruits & Wild Honey c. Locusts & Wild Honey d. Dates & Honey
c. Locusts & Wild Honey.
500
5. "Again, the ________ is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. (Matt 13)
kingdom of heaven