The Gospel of Matthew — Hard Bible Trivia Flashcards

#1

In Matthew's genealogy of Jesus, how many generations are listed from Abraham to David?

📖 Matthew 1:17

#2

When the Magi visited Jesus in Bethlehem, how many gifts did they bring?

📖 Matthew 2:11

#3

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus lists eight Beatitudes. What is the eighth one?

📖 Matthew 5:3-10

#4

In the Parable of the Sower, what percentage of the seed was actually productive according to Jesus?

📖 Matthew 13:1-23

#5

How many times does Jesus say Peter will deny him before the rooster crows?

📖 Matthew 26:34

#6

In Matthew's account, what was Jesus's response when asked if it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar?

📖 Matthew 22:21

#7

In Matthew's account of the resurrection, what was the angel's message to the women at the tomb?

📖 Matthew 28:5-7

#8

In Matthew 11:28, Jesus invites the weary and burdened to come to him. What does he promise them?

📖 Matthew 11:28

#2

Three gifts

Matthew 2:11 states the Magi 'opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh'—three distinct gifts.

Matthew 2:11

#1

14 generations

Matthew 1:17 explicitly states there are fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the Babylonian exile, and fourteen from the exile to Christ.

Matthew 1:17

#4

Approximately 25 percent

In Matthew 13:1-23, the sower produces fruit at 30, 60, and 100-fold returns. Combined with the unproductive seed (by the path, rocky soil, thorns), approximately one-quarter of the seed produces fruit.

Matthew 13:1-23

#3

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness

Matthew 5:10 states the eighth beatitude: 'Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.'

Matthew 5:3-10

#6

He said to give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's

Matthew 22:21 records Jesus's famous response: 'Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's,' distinguishing between civil and religious obligations.

Matthew 22:21

#5

Three times

Matthew 26:34 records Jesus saying, 'I tell you the truth, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.'

Matthew 26:34

#8

Rest

Matthew 11:28 states: 'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.' Jesus offers spiritual rest and relief from the burden of the law.

Matthew 11:28

#7

Jesus has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you to Galilee

Matthew 28:5-7 records the angel saying, 'He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee.'

Matthew 28:5-7

#9

What was the sign that Jesus gave regarding his return, according to Matthew 24:30?

📖 Matthew 24:30

#10

In Matthew's account of Jesus walking on water (Matthew 14:22-33), what was Peter's request to Jesus?

📖 Matthew 14:28

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#10

Let me walk on the water with you

Matthew 14:28 records Peter saying, 'Lord, if it's you, tell me to come to you on the water,' requesting permission to walk on the water toward Jesus.

Matthew 14:28

#9

The sign of the Son of Man appearing in the sky

Matthew 24:30 states: 'Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven. And then all the peoples of the earth will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory.'

Matthew 24:30

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