New Testament · Gospels
Matthew Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of Matthew: the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ parables and the Great Commission.
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Which geographical region is primarily associated with Jesus' ministry in Matthew?
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Answer: B. Galilee
Matthew highlights Jesus’ ministry mainly in Galilee, especially in towns like Capernaum (Matthew 4:13-16).
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What did Jesus say about sparrows?
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Answer: D. Not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care
Matthew 10:29 - 'Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care.'
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What sign did the Pharisees and Sadducees ask for from Jesus?
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Answer: A. A sign from heaven
Matthew 16:1 - 'The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven.'
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What is the Golden Rule?
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Answer: B. Do to others what you would have them do to you
Matthew 7:12 - 'So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.'
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What did the servant with one talent do with it?
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Answer: A. Dug a hole and buried his master's money
Matthew 25:18 - 'But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money.'
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What did Jesus say about judging others?
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Answer: B. Do not judge, or you too will be judged
Matthew 7:1 - 'Do not judge, or you too will be judged.'
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What guided the Magi to Jesus?
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Answer: A. A star
Matthew 2:9-10 - 'After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was.'
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How many baskets of leftover bread were collected after feeding the 4,000?
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Answer: A. Seven
Matthew 15:37 - 'They all ate and were satisfied. Afterward the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.'
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What is the significance of the title 'Son of David' used for Jesus in Matthew?
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Answer: B. It emphasizes His royal Messianic role
Matthew frequently refers to Jesus as 'Son of David' (e.g., Matthew 1:1, 21:9), highlighting His Messianic kingship.
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What question did the Sadducees ask Jesus about resurrection?
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Answer: D. Whose wife will the woman be who was married to seven brothers
Matthew 22:23-28 - The Sadducees asked about a woman who had been married to seven brothers, trying to disprove resurrection.
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What payment did Jesus make for the temple tax?
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Answer: A. A coin from a fish's mouth
Matthew 17:27 - Jesus miraculously provided the temple tax from a coin found in a fish's mouth, showing his divine power while avoiding offense.
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What is the significance of the Great Commission in Matthew?
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Answer: C. The instructions to His disciples to spread the gospel
Matthew 28:18-20 records Jesus commanding His disciples to make disciples of all nations.
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Why couldn't the disciples cast out the demon from the boy?
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Answer: C. Because of their little faith
Matthew 17:20 - 'He replied, Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, Move from here to there, and it will move.'
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How did Jesus respond to Satan's temptation to turn stones to bread?
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Answer: C. It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone'
Matthew 4:4 - 'Jesus answered, It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'
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What should happen if someone refuses to listen to the church?
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Answer: B. Treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector
Matthew 18:17 - 'If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.'
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What is the primary theme emphasized in the Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 5-7?
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Answer: C. Kingdom Ethics and Righteousness
The Sermon on the Mount outlines Jesus' teachings on righteousness, ethics, and the values of the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 5-7).
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How does Matthew connect the Old Testament to the life of Jesus?
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Answer: A. By quoting and citing prophecies fulfilled in Jesus' life
Matthew frequently cites Old Testament prophecies (e.g., Matthew 2:5-6, 27:9-10) to show Jesus as the fulfillment.
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How do the ten bridesmaids parable and the talents parable work together to teach about the second coming?
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Answer: A. Readiness requires both watchful waiting and faithful service with what God has entrusted
Matthew 25:1-30 - The bridesmaids teach watchful readiness while the talents teach faithful stewardship; both are needed for Christ's return.
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How does Matthew's genealogy in chapter 1 serve his theological purpose?
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Answer: C. It establishes Jesus' legal right to David's throne and connection to Abraham's covenant
Matthew 1:1-17 traces Jesus through David (royal line) and Abraham (covenant), establishing Jesus as the Messiah who fulfills God's promises to Israel.
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Answer key
- B. Galilee
- D. Not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care
- A. A sign from heaven
- B. Do to others what you would have them do to you
- A. Dug a hole and buried his master's money
- B. Do not judge, or you too will be judged
- A. A star
- A. Seven
- B. It emphasizes His royal Messianic role
- D. Whose wife will the woman be who was married to seven brothers
- A. A coin from a fish's mouth
- C. The instructions to His disciples to spread the gospel
- C. Because of their little faith
- C. It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone'
- B. Treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector
- C. Kingdom Ethics and Righteousness
- A. By quoting and citing prophecies fulfilled in Jesus' life
- A. Readiness requires both watchful waiting and faithful service with what God has entrusted
- C. It establishes Jesus' legal right to David's throne and connection to Abraham's covenant
About the book of Matthew
Matthew is the 40th book of the Bible and belongs to the Gospels section of the New Testament. It has 28 chapters. Matthew presents Jesus as the promised Messiah and King, with the genealogy from Abraham, the visit of the wise men, the Sermon on the Mount, many parables and the Great Commission.
Using this quiz with a group
These questions work well for Sunday school, youth group, small groups and family devotions. Read each question aloud, let everyone answer, then read the explanation together. Use the print button for a worksheet with an answer key at the end.