St. Matthew
St. Matthew belongs to two important groups. He is one of the twelve ____s and one of the four _____s.
One of the twelve Apostles of Jesus.
One of the four Gospel Writers.
Is St. Matthew's Gospel listed first, second, third, or fourth in the Bible?
First.
What prayer did Jesus teach to his disciples in Matthew 6:9-13?
The Lords Prayer
Why did the servant with one talent get stripped of it?
He did not steward it well
What does it mean to be like a child?
humble
True or False: St. Mathew was the first person Jesus invited to be an apostle.
False.
(St. Andrew and St. Peter were Apostles before St. Matthew.)
True or False: St. Matthew's Gospel is the longest Gospel.
False.
200 bonus points if you can name the longest.
What do we call Jesus's most famous teaching address to his disciples in Matthew 5-7?
The Sermon on the Mount.
In the parable of the unforgiving servant, who is the servant and the king meant to represent? What does it teach?
Us and God. It teaches us that as God forgave us of a great debt, we ought to forgive one another.
Immanuel means?
God with us
What two words did Jesus say to St. Matthew to invite him to become a disciple? (Matthew 9:9)
"Follow me."
Who, or what group, was the gospel of Matthew written to?
Jews
Finish this quote of Jesus: "___ will be called the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 5:19)?
a) Whoever becomes a pastor b) Whoever spends the most time praying c) Whoever knows the most about God d) Whoever obeys and teaches commandments
d) "Whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven" (5:19)
What do the servants in the parable of the tenants represent?
The prophets (Ex: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel)
What does Hosanna mean?
”Oh save now,” a plea to salvation and exclamation of praise
What other name is St. Matthew known by in the Gospels?
a) Thaddeus b) Bartholomew c) Levi d) Didymus
c) Levi.
What is the purpose of the genealogy? (Chapter 1)
How many beatitudes did Jesus teach in St. Matthew's Gospel?
a) 6 b) 7 c) 8 d) 9
c) 8
200 bonus Points if you can fill in the two blanks in this Beatitude: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will ___ ___."
What is the parable of the pearl of great value to represent?
The value of the Kingdom of Heaven is worth everything.
What do the palm branches represent?
victory and triumph
What city/town is St. Matthew from (where Jesus met him)?
a) Capernaum b) Bethany c) Nazareth d) Cana
a) Capernaum
500 bonus points if you can name one Saint from Bethany.
who are the main bad guys?
pharisees and saducees
In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus says that whoever listens to His words and acts on them will be like people who build their house on solid rock.
But people who listen to His words but do NOT act on them are like people who build their house on ___.
Sand.
What are the four types of ground, and what do they represent?
Rocky (shoots up quickly then it dies; christian puppy love) Thorns (drowned out by wickedness) Side of the road (stolen by the cares of the world) Rich soil (Takes deep roots, deep foundation; everlasting)
What is a wedding feast meant to represent?
eternal fellowship and joy with God