Book Of Matthew Quiz

The Book of Matthew is the first book of the New Testament in the Christian Bible and is considered the most structured and theologically rich of the four Gospels. Written in Greek and addressed primarily to a Jewish-Christian audience, Matthew presents Jesus as the fulfillment of Jewish messianic prophecy, drawing extensively on quotations from the Hebrew scriptures (Old Testament) to show how Jesus embodies the promised Messiah. The Gospel opens with a genealogy tracing Jesus's lineage through King David and Abraham, establishing his Jewish heritage and royal lineage.

Key Teachings and Events in Matthew

The Book of Matthew contains some of the most celebrated passages in all of Christian literature. The Sermon on the Mount (Chapters 5-7) is the longest and most comprehensive collection of Jesus's teachings, including the Beatitudes ("Blessed are the poor in spirit..."), the Lord's Prayer ("Our Father, who art in heaven..."), and ethical teachings about love, forgiveness, and service to others. Matthew also records the Great Commission - Jesus's final instruction to his disciples to "go and make disciples of all nations" - Which has motivated Christian missionary activity for 2,000 years. Check out our religion quiz for more religious content!

Matthew's Gospel also contains parables unique to this Gospel, including the Parable of the Ten Virgins, the Parable of the Talents, and the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. The Gospel's account of Jesus's birth - Including the visit of the Magi (Wise Men) and the flight to Egypt - Has profoundly shaped the Christian celebration of Christmas. Matthew's account of Jesus's Passion (suffering, crucifixion, and resurrection) is one of the most detailed and is read in churches worldwide during Holy Week. Whether you're a biblical scholar or someone exploring the Gospels for the first time, this quiz will test your knowledge of Matthew. Try our church quiz too!