The Gospel of Matthew - 7th Grade Religion

What was Matthew's other name?

• Bartholomew

• Peter

• Levi

• Thomas

What was Matthew's job?

• Fishermen

• Baker

• Carpenter

• Tax Collector

Why did tax collectors have a bad reputation?

• They charged too much and took the extra money.

• People hated paying the government.

• They were lepers.

• They were Jewish.

What did Jesus call Matthew to be?

• A farmer

• An apostle

• A police man

• A fishermen

How many sections is Matthew's gospel divided into?

• 3

• 7

• 40

• 21

Why is 7 considered a significant number in the Bible?

• Covenant number

• Number of Apostles

• Days of the Flood

• Number of Commandments

What do we call the 4 people who wrote the Gospels to share the Good News of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection?

• Authors

• Scribes

• Pharisees

• Evangelists

For what audience was Matthew writing?

• Men only

• Gentile

• Jewish

• Christian

Which Gospel writer refers to the Old Testament more than 100 times, more than any other Gospel?

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• John

What did Matthew do to help people remember a lot about Jesus' life and teachings?

• Constantly repeat stories

• Kept his Gospel short

• Only wrote quotes

• Organized his Gospel neatly into 7 sections