Matthew 5:13-16

Question 1

What metaphor does Jesus use to describe His followers in Matthew 5:13?

Answer 1

Salt of the earth

Question 2

True or False: According to Matthew 5:13, if salt loses its saltiness, it can be made salty again.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Jesus states that a city set on a hill cannot be _______.

Answer 3

hidden

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of light according to Matthew 5:14-16?

Answer 4

To shine before others and glorify the Father in heaven

Question 5

In Matthew 5:15, what does Jesus say people do not do with a lamp?

Answer 5

They do not put it under a basket

Question 6

What does the ‘light’ represent in Matthew 5:14-16?

Answer 6

The good works of believers

Question 7

According to Matthew 5:13-16, what should believers let their light do?

Answer 7

Shine before others

Question 8

Multiple Choice: What happens to salt that loses its flavor according to Matthew 5:13? A) It is still useful B) It is thrown out and trampled underfoot C) It becomes sweeter D) None of the above

Answer 8

B) It is thrown out and trampled underfoot

Question 9

What is the significance of being the ‘light of the world’ as per Matthew 5:14?

Answer 9

It signifies the visibility and influence of Christians in the world.

Question 10

True or False: The light mentioned in Matthew 5:16 is meant to bring attention to the individual.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What action does Matthew 5:16 encourage believers to take with their good works?

Answer 11

Let them shine before others

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Jesus calls His followers to be the ______ of the earth.

Answer 12

salt

Question 13

Short Answer: What does Jesus imply about the role of His followers in society in Matthew 5:13-16?

Answer 13

They are to influence and guide others through their actions.

Question 14

What does the phrase ‘glorify your Father in heaven’ refer to in Matthew 5:16?

Answer 14

Acknowledging God’s greatness through the good works of believers.

Question 15

Multiple Choice: What does Jesus compare believers to in Matthew 5:14? A) A tree B) A treasure C) A light D) A river

Answer 15

C) A light

Question 16

True or False: The teachings in Matthew 5:13-16 suggest that believers should hide their faith.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Short Answer: What does Matthew 5:13 suggest about the importance of flavor in salt?

Answer 17

It signifies the essential nature of believers’ influence in the world.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: A lamp is placed on a ______ so that it can give light.

Answer 18

stand

Question 19

What does Jesus mean by ‘trampled underfoot’ in Matthew 5:13?

Answer 19

It refers to being disregarded or treated as worthless.

Question 20

Short Answer: How can believers demonstrate their light to others according to Matthew 5:16?

Answer 20

By performing good works.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: In Matthew 5:15, where should a lamp be placed? A) Under a bed B) Under a basket C) On a stand D) In a closet

Answer 21

C) On a stand

Question 22

True or False: The teachings in Matthew 5:13-16 apply only to the apostles.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What should the response of others be when they see the good works of believers according to Matthew 5:16?

Answer 23

They should glorify the Father in heaven.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: Jesus emphasizes the visibility of believers’ good works to encourage others to ______.

Answer 24

glorify God

Question 25

Short Answer: What is the overall message of Matthew 5:13-16 regarding the influence of Christians?

Answer 25

Christians are called to positively influence the world through their actions.