Matthew Bible quiz · 10 questions
How well do you know Matthew?
Pick an answer, then see the verse that settles it.
In which town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem · Nazareth · Jerusalem
Answer
Bethlehem. Matthew 2:1: “Once Jesus had been born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the time of King Herod, magi from the east made their way to Jerusalem” Read it
What gifts did the magi bring?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh · Bread, fish, and honey · Silver, oil, and wine
Answer
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11: “They went into the house and saw the child with Mary his mother, and falling down, they worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and brought him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Read it
Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan?
Andrew · John · Peter
Answer
John. Matthew 3:13: “Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him.” Read it
How long did Jesus fast in the wilderness?
Three days · Forty days and forty nights · Seven days
Answer
Forty days and forty nights. Matthew 4:2: “After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.” Read it
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit…”
the earth · mercy · the kingdom of heaven
Answer
the earth. Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Read it
In Jesus’ story, the sensible man built his house on what?
The sand · The rock · A hill
Answer
The rock. Matthew 7:24: “So anyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a sensible man who built his house on the rock.” Read it
What did the disciples have when Jesus fed the five thousand?
Seven loaves and a few fish · Twelve loaves · Five loaves and two fish
Answer
Five loaves and two fish. Matthew 14:17: “They said to him, “We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.”” Read it
Which disciple got out of the boat and walked on the water?
John · Thomas · Peter
Answer
Peter. Matthew 14:29: “He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.” Read it
How much did the chief priests pay Judas?
Ten shekels · Forty gold coins · Thirty pieces of silver
Answer
Thirty pieces of silver. Matthew 26:15: “and said, “What are you prepared to give me? In return I will hand him over to you.” They weighed out thirty pieces of silver for him.” Read it
Jesus sent his disciples to make disciples of whom?
The people of Rome · Only the people of Israel · All the nations
Answer
All the nations. Matthew 28:19: “Go, then, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…” Read it
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