1. When Jesus asked His disciples 'Who do people say the Son of Man is?' what was one of the answers they gave? (Matthew 16:14)
A.John the Baptist
B.Moses
C.One of the judges
D.Solomon the wise
2. What did Peter declare Jesus to be in Matthew 16:16?
A.The king of Israel
B.The Messiah, the Son of the living God
C.The greatest prophet ever sent
D.The lamb who takes away sins
3. How did Jesus respond to Peter's confession that He was the Messiah, the Son of the living God? (Matthew 16:17)
A.He rebuked Peter for making presumptuous claims
B.He said Peter was blessed and that God had revealed this to him
C.He told Peter to keep it secret from everyone
D.He asked Peter to prove his faith with a miracle
4. What name did Jesus give to Peter, and what was the significance of this new name according to Matthew 16:18?
A.The Rock, symbolizing his authority over the apostles
B.The Stone, representing his role as foundation of the Church
C.Peter (which means rock), and He said on this rock He would build His Church
D.The Key Bearer, showing he would guard the kingdom's secrets
5. What did Jesus say He would give to Peter in Matthew 16:19?
A.The power to forgive all sins without exception
B.The keys of the kingdom of heaven
C.Authority to judge all the other apostles
D.The ability to perform miracles greater than Jesus
6. What did Jesus tell His disciples to do regarding His identity as the Messiah? (Matthew 16:20)
A.Announce it publicly in all the cities
B.Tell only the religious leaders first
C.Tell no one that He was the Messiah
D.Publish it in the synagogues immediately
7. What did Jesus begin to explain to His disciples immediately after commanding them not to tell anyone about His messianic identity? (Matthew 16:21)
A.The locations where He would establish churches
B.How He must go to Jerusalem and suffer at the hands of elders, chief priests, and teachers of the law
C.The nations He would conquer as the Messiah
D.The dates of His return and the end of the world
8. How did Peter respond when Jesus predicted His suffering and death? (Matthew 16:22)
A.He wept tears of grief
B.He took Jesus aside and rebuked Him, saying this should not happen to Him
C.He asked Jesus to explain the meaning of His words
D.He suggested Jesus flee to safety
9. What did Jesus say to Peter in response to Peter's rebuke about His predicted suffering? (Matthew 16:23)
A.Peter, your faith is admirable
B.Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me
C.Peter, you lack understanding of scripture
D.You will regret these words when you see what I accomplish
10. What did Jesus teach His disciples about the cost of following Him in Matthew 16:24-25?
A.They would become wealthy and respected
B.They must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him; whoever wants to save life will lose it
C.They should avoid suffering and seek comfort
D.They would receive immediate rewards in this lifetime