Lesson 4

Question 1

How does Matthew’s Gospel emphasise the fulfillment of God’s Messianic promises?

Answer 1

By frequently citing the Old Testament

Question 2

How does Matthew portray Jesus?

Answer 2

As the fulfilment of the Old Testament

Question 3

According to tradition, who wrote the Gospel of Matthew?

Answer 3

Matthew the tax collector

Question 4

Although Matthew’s Gospel was intended to be read by all Christians across the ancient world, it specifically focused on what group?

Answer 4

Jewish Christians

Question 5

When was the Gospel of Matthew written?

Answer 5

Before AD 70

Question 6

Matthew’s Gospel is the only Gospel to explicitly mention what?

Answer 6

The church

Question 7

While Mark focused on Jesus’ actions, Matthew instead focused on … ?

Answer 7

What Jesus said and taught

Question 8

List the five (5) discourses around which Matthew structures his Gospel

Answer 8

a) Sermon on the Mount
b) Mission
c) Kingdom parables
d) Various sayings
e) Eschatology or End Times

Question 9

The inclusion of Gentiles and notable women in Matthew’s genealogy highlights what sub-theme?

Answer 9

Jesus’ interest in Gentile people

Question 10

Matthew’s Gospel ends with what?

Answer 10

The Great Commission

Question 11

What does Matthew’s depiction of Jesus as the supreme teacher encourage us to do?

Answer 11

Elevate the role of teaching in the church