Matthew — 20 Questions — Bible Quiz

Question 1 of 20

In the Beatitudes, Jesus says blessed are the peacemakers. What does He say they shall be called?

A. Heirs of the kingdom
B. Sons of God
C. Children of the Most High

Question 2 of 20

Matthew 6:24 says no one can serve two masters. What two opposites does Jesus mention?

A. Good and evil
B. God and money
C. Truth and deception

Question 3 of 20

In Matthew 7:12, Jesus gives what is often called the Golden Rule. What is it?

A. Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them
B. Do no harm to any living person
C. Love God first, then love your neighbor

Question 4 of 20

In Matthew 28:19, Jesus commands His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations by doing what first?

A. Preaching the gospel
B. Healing the sick
C. Baptizing them

Question 5 of 20

According to Matthew 5:3, who does Jesus say are "blessed" because theirs is the kingdom of heaven?

A. The pure in heart
B. The meek and humble
C. The poor in spirit

Question 6 of 20

In Matthew 6:9, Jesus teaches His disciples how to pray. What is the first thing He says to acknowledge about God's name?

A. It is above all others
B. It is righteous and true
C. It should be hallowed

Question 7 of 20

How long did Jesus fast in the wilderness before being tempted by the devil?

A. Seven days and seven nights
B. Twenty days and twenty nights
C. Forty days and forty nights

Question 8 of 20

In Matthew 6:33, Jesus says to seek first what, and all these things will be added to you?

A. The kingdom of God and his righteousness
B. Long life and prosperity
C. Wisdom and understanding

Question 9 of 20

When Satan tempted Jesus to turn stones into bread, Jesus replied that man shall not live by bread alone but by what?

A. Every word that comes from the mouth of God
B. The power of God alone
C. The Spirit who gives life

Question 10 of 20

The wise man built his house on the rock and the foolish man on sand. According to Jesus, what is the foundation of rock?

A. Prayer and worship
B. Hearing and doing His words
C. Faith in God

Question 11 of 20

In Matthew 7:7, what does Jesus say will happen to the one who asks?

A. He will receive
B. He will be given wisdom
C. He will be heard by God

Question 12 of 20

According to Matthew 1:21, what was the angel's instruction for the name of Mary's son, and why?

A. Name him Jesus, for he will be great
B. Name him Immanuel, meaning God with us
C. Name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins

Question 13 of 20

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says we are the light of the world. What does He say you do not do with a lamp?

A. Break it before men
B. Hide it under a bushel
C. Give it to your enemy

Question 14 of 20

In Matthew 5:44, Jesus commands us to love our enemies. What should we do for those who persecute us?

A. Report their deeds to God
B. Pray for them
C. Turn away from them in kindness

Question 15 of 20

According to Matthew 22:37, what is the greatest commandment?

A. Love your neighbor as yourself
B. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind
C. Do unto others as you would have them do to you

Question 16 of 20

At Jesus's baptism by John in the Jordan River, what did the voice from heaven say?

A. You are my servant, in whom I am well pleased
B. This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased
C. Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world

Question 17 of 20

In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus teaches us to ask God to forgive our debts. What does He say we must also do?

A. Give generously to those we owe
B. Fast and pray for forgiveness
C. Forgive our debtors

Question 18 of 20

In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus gives a well-known invitation to those who are weary. What does He offer?

A. Peace that passes understanding
B. Healing from all sickness
C. Rest

Question 19 of 20

What were the names of the first four disciples Jesus called from their fishing boats?

A. James, John, Philip, and Bartholomew
B. Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John
C. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

Question 20 of 20

Jesus raised the daughter of a ruler of the synagogue. When people laughed at Him saying she was only sleeping, what did He do?

A. He put the crowd outside and took her hand, and she arose
B. He rebuked them and prayed loudly
C. He anointed her with oil and prayed