The Sermon on the Mount — Hard Trivia Flashcards

#1

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says 'Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness.' What does He say will be theirs?

📖 Matthew 5:10

#2

Jesus states in the Sermon on the Mount that if your right eye causes you to stumble, what should you do?

📖 Matthew 5:29

#3

In Matthew 5:38-39, Jesus contrasts the principle of 'an eye for an eye' with His teaching. What does He say you should do if someone strikes you on the right cheek?

📖 Matthew 5:39

#4

Jesus teaches about giving to the needy in Matthew 6:2-4. According to His instruction, what should your left hand not know?

📖 Matthew 6:3

#5

In the Lord's Prayer within the Sermon on the Mount, how does Matthew 6:11 refer to the bread believers should ask for?

📖 Matthew 6:11

#6

Jesus teaches about anxiety in Matthew 6:25-34. He asks His disciples to consider the birds of the air and the lilies of the field. What point is He making?

📖 Matthew 6:25-34

#7

In Matthew 7:1-5, Jesus teaches about judging others and mentions a 'plank' and a 'speck.' Which of these refers to the fault in your own eye?

📖 Matthew 7:3-5

#8

Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7:24-27 with a parable comparing two builders. Upon what does the wise man build his house?

📖 Matthew 7:24-25

#2

Pluck it out and throw it away

In Matthew 5:29, Jesus uses hyperbolic language, saying that if your right eye causes you to stumble, you should pluck it out and throw it away, meaning remove sources of sin drastically rather than tolerating them.

Matthew 5:29

#1

The kingdom of heaven

Jesus concludes the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:10 by stating that those persecuted for righteousness will possess the kingdom of heaven, emphasizing that spiritual persecution is a mark of genuine faith.

Matthew 5:10

#4

What your right hand is doing

In Matthew 6:3, Jesus teaches that when giving to the needy, you should not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, emphasizing that charitable giving should be done in secret without seeking recognition.

Matthew 6:3

#3

Turn to them your other cheek

Matthew 5:39 records Jesus teaching to turn the other cheek, a radical principle of non-retaliation and love for enemies that contrasts sharply with the Old Testament law of equivalent justice.

Matthew 5:39

#6

God provides for creation, so trust Him for your needs

In Matthew 6:26-30, Jesus uses the birds and lilies as examples of God's provision without anxiety, arguing that if God cares for these lesser creatures, He will certainly care for His followers who are of greater value.

Matthew 6:25-34

#5

Daily bread

Matthew 6:11 uses the phrase 'daily bread' (artos in Greek, often interpreted as 'epiousios'), referring to bread needed for the day, whether understood literally or as a spiritual metaphor for God's provision.

Matthew 6:11

#8

Rock

Matthew 7:24-25 states that the wise man hears Jesus's words and 'builds his house on the rock,' symbolizing those who act upon His teachings and have a secure spiritual foundation.

Matthew 7:24-25

#7

The plank

Matthew 7:3-5 uses the metaphor of a plank in your own eye versus a speck in your brother's eye, with the plank representing your greater faults that you ignore while criticizing others' minor faults.

Matthew 7:3-5

#9

In Matthew 5:17, Jesus states His position regarding the Law and the Prophets. Does He claim to have come to abolish or fulfill them?

📖 Matthew 5:17

#10

In Matthew 5:48, Jesus concludes a section on loving enemies with a command. He says 'Be perfect' but what does 'perfect' refer to in this context?

📖 Matthew 5:43-48

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#10

Being complete or mature in love, as your heavenly Father is

Matthew 5:48 uses the Greek word 'telios' (perfect/complete/mature), and in context of the preceding verses about loving enemies, Jesus commands that believers be complete in love as God is complete, not sinlessly perfect in an absolute sense.

Matthew 5:43-48

#9

To fulfill them

Matthew 5:17 records Jesus saying 'Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them,' indicating continuity with Old Testament revelation while deepening its meaning.

Matthew 5:17

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