Book of Matthew Quiz Leave a Comment / By Curtis Jackson / March 2, 2026 Book of Matthew Quiz Short quiz based on the video summaries on the book of Matthew. 1 / 9 According to the earliest reliable tradition mentioned in the source material, who is identified as the author of the Gospel of Matthew? John the son of Zebedee Matthew the tax collector Peter the fisherman Luke the physician 2 / 9 Matthew's Gospel is structured around five clear sections in the center of the book. What is the significance of this design? It matches the five major covenants in the Old Testament It parallels the five books of the Torah (Moses) It represents the five years of Jesus' public ministry It signifies the five woods Jesus received on the cross 3 / 9 Which event in Jesus' life does Matthew use to parallel the Israelites passing through the Red Sea? His entry in Egypt His walk on water His baptism in the waters The washing of the disciples' feed 4 / 9 In the 'Sermon on the Mount,' what does Jesus claim is his relationship to the commands of the Torah? He is there to abolish the old laws and make a new religion He is there to strictly enforce the letter of the law over the spirit He is there to provide temporary replacement until his return He is there to fulfill them through his life and teaching 5 / 9 What is the final promise Jesus makes to his disciples at the end of the Gospel of Matthew? That they will never face persecution of hardship That he will be with them until his final return That the Temple in Jerusalem will be immediately rebuilt That they will soon be rulers over the nations of the earth 6 / 9 According to the material, why did the religious leaders (Pharisees) reject Jesus as the Messiah? They were offended that he refuses to perform any miracles They though he was trying to become the new High Priest They believed he was working for the Roman government Their expectations were based on a victorious military Messiah 7 / 9 In Jesus' 'upside down kingdom,' how does one gain true honor and wealth? By being born into the right linage and maintaining social status By achieving religious purity and following all dietary laws By serving others and giving wealth away to the poor By defeating enemies and accumulating resources for the community 8 / 9 What was the underlying reason for Jesus creating a disruption in the Temple courtyard during Passover? To protest the high prices of the Passover lambs To lead a physical revolt against the Roman guards stationed there To stop the practice of animal sacrifice permanently To assert his royal authority over the compromised system 9 / 9 During the final Passover meal, how did Jesus reinterpret the symbols of bread and wine? As symbols of his death that would redeem people from sin As markers of a new dietary law for all his followers As symbols of the upcoming military victory over Rome As a celebration of the historical exodus from Egypt Your score is
