Background
This was Matthew's profession
Tax Collector
This was the main message of Jesus' teaching
Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is here
These was the name of the religious leaders in Israel
Pharisees
The word Messiah means this
a Saviour
What does Gentile mean
a non-Jewish person
This was the audience Matthew was writing to
Jewish people
This was the main message of John the Baptist
Repent! The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand
Why did the Jews dislike Matthew?
because he worked for Rome
The Jewish people expected THIS kind of Messiah
Political or Military Saviour
This is what the Pharisees charged Jesus with
blasphemy
This was Matthew's main purpose in writing his Gospel
to convince the Jewish people that Jesus was the Messiah
This is the Greatest Commandment
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength.
This is where Jesus was born
Bethlehem
This is the name of the man that prepared the way for Jesus.
John the Baptist
This is the first line of the Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in Heaven
Why did Matthew's Gospel begin with a genealogy?
to show that Jesus came from the royal line of David
This is what Jesus taught about anger
If you are angry with your brother in your heart you commit sin
This is the King of Israel that wanted to kill the baby Jesus
Herod
Why did Jesus have to die?
To be a sacrifice / offering to pay for the sin of all humanity
What does the Greek word Eucharist mean?
Thanks
This is the original language Matthew's Gospel was written in.
Greek
Why did Jesus teach in Parables?
To reveal spiritual truth through Earthly stories
Where was the holy temple located in Israel?
hint: this is the town Jesus entered into on a donkey
Jerusalem
Lord, Save us
Name 4 of the 8 Beatitudes
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness,for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.