The Promised King
True or False: Matthew’s genealogy includes only perfect people with no major failures.
What is False?
In the Beatitudes, Jesus says “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” This describes ________.
What is humility and recognizing spiritual need?
Jesus said He did not come to abolish the Law but to _____.
What is fulfill it?
Judas betrayed Jesus for this many pieces of silver.
What are 30 pieces of silver?
“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Who is Jesus?
Matthew opens with a genealogy. These two people, Matthew highlight to show Jesus’ royal and covenant connection.
Who are Abraham and David?
Jesus taught “love your enemies.” This way of teaching was shocking in His culture because...
What is people commonly expected revenge or love only those who loved them?
In the Beatitudes, Jesus said “Blessed are the ______, for they shall inherit the earth.”
Who are the meek?
This religious group often challenged Jesus in Matthew.
Who are the Pharisees?
“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Who is Peter?
Jesus’ title “Messiah” comes from a Hebrew idea meaning _____.
What is “anointed one”?
Jesus said, “You have heard it said… but I say to you…” He showed them something.
What is revealing the deeper meaning of God’s law?
Jesus said His followers are the “salt of the earth” and something else.
What is the light of the world?
Jesus called the Pharisees this when criticizing their hypocrisy?
What are blind guides / hypocrites?
“Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?”
Who are the Wise Men?
Matthew repeatedly says events happened “to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet.” Matthew is showing his readers ______.
What is Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promises and prophecy?
According to Jesus, praying, giving, and fasting should not be done to gain this.
What is public approval/praise from people?
Jesus delivered the famous teaching known as the Sermon on the Mount at this place.
What is a mountain/hillside in Galilee?
At Jesus’ trial, this accusation was used against Him before the authorities.
What is claiming to be the Messiah/King?
“It is written: Man shall not live by bread alone…”
Who is Jesus?
Why is it important that Matthew connects Jesus to King David?
What is the Messiah was expected to come from David’s line and establish God’s kingdom?
The Sermon on the Mount does not mainly describe how to become a Christian; it describes something else as well.
What is the lifestyle/character of people living under God’s Kingdom.
According to Jesus’ teaching, this one is greater: outward religious actions or the condition of the heart.
What is the condition of the heart?
Many people rejected Jesus even though He fulfilled prophecy because...
What is they expected a different kind of king (political/military), not the suffering Messiah?
“Let His blood be on us and on our children.”
Who is the crowd before Jesus’ crucifixion?