The Gospel according to Matthew

Who is believed to be the author of the Gospel according to Matthew?

• John the Baptist

• Matthew the tax collector

• Jesus of Nazareth

• Moses

What are the three key themes that Matthew wants to show about Jesus in the first half of the book?

• Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus is a new authoritative teacher, Jesus is God with us

• Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus is a new prophet, Jesus is God with us

• Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus is a new king, Jesus is God with us

• Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus is a new disciple, Jesus is God with us

How does Matthew connect Jesus to the Old Testament scriptures in the first three chapters?

• Through Jesus's birth in Bethlehem

• Through Jesus's genealogy and birth in Bethlehem

• Through Jesus's conception by the Holy Spirit

• Through Jesus's teachings and miracles

What parallel does Matthew draw between Jesus and Moses?

• Both were born in Bethlehem

• Both passed through the waters of Baptism

• Both spent 40 days in the wilderness

• Both delivered new divine teachings

What is the essence of God's kingdom according to Jesus?

• A place of power and authority

• A place of wealth and prosperity

• A place of love and forgiveness

• A place of rescue and restoration

What is the significance of the Sermon on the Mount?

• It explains the Old Testament prophecies about Jesus

• It reveals Jesus's teachings on love and forgiveness

• It demonstrates Jesus's authority as a new covenant teacher

• It showcases Jesus's power to heal and perform miracles

What is the purpose of the stories about Jesus healing and saving people?

• To demonstrate Jesus's power over spiritual evil

• To show that Jesus is the promised greater than Moses figure

• To highlight the importance of following Jesus as a disciple

• To reveal the diverse responses of people to Jesus and his message

What does Jesus teach his disciples in chapter 10?

• How to announce the kingdom and what to expect

• How to perform miracles and heal the sick

• How to interpret the Old Testament scriptures

• How to establish a new covenant relationship with God

How do people respond to Jesus and his message in chapters 11 and 12?

• Everyone accepts Jesus as the Messiah

• Some accept Jesus, while others are neutral or reject him

• Only the religious leaders accept Jesus

• No one believes in Jesus and his teachings

What do the parables in chapter 13 reveal about the kingdom of God?

• The kingdom is only for the wealthy and religious

• The kingdom is limited in its spread and impact

• The kingdom is of ultimate value and will continue to spread

• The kingdom is dependent on the acceptance of Israel's leaders