25 Bible Questions About the Book of Matthew

Answer: B. Make disciples of all nations
Explanation: On a Galilean mountain, the risen Christ declared, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." He then commissioned his disciples, "Go make disciples of all nations, baptize them, and teach them to obey his commands." Matthew 28:18-20. This Great Commission extends the gospel worldwide, assuring his presence always. It remains the church's mission until the end of the age.

Answer: C. Joseph of Arimathea
Explanation: A wealthy disciple, Joseph of Arimathea, asked Pilate for Jesus's body, wrapped it in clean linen, and laid it in his own new tomb. He rolled a great stone across the entrance. Matthew 27:57-60. Later, guards were posted to secure it. Joseph's courage stands out, publicly honoring Jesus when others hid. His gift of the tomb fulfilled prophecy that the Messiah would be with the rich in death.

Answer: B. The temple curtain tore
Explanation: At the moment of Jesus's death, the temple veil was torn from top to bottom. The earth shook and tombs opened. Matthew 27:50-51. The tearing of the curtain symbolized access to God's presence now made open through Christ's sacrifice. What had separated humanity from God's holiness was removed by the blood of the Lamb, ushering in a new way of approach.

Answer: D. Barabbas
Explanation: During the Passover custom of releasing a prisoner, Pilate presented Jesus or Barabbas, a notorious rebel and murderer. Stirred by the chief priests, the crowd shouted for Barabbas' release and demanded Jesus's crucifixion. Matthew 27:15-21. This exchange illustrates substitution: an innocent condemned, a guilty man freed, foreshadowing Christ's role in bearing humanity's guilt so that sinners may go free.

Answer: A. Threw them in the temple
Explanation: Stricken with remorse, Judas returned the 30 silver coins to the chief priests, confessing, "I have betrayed innocent blood." They dismissed him, and he threw the money into the temple before going out to end his life. Matthew 27:3-5. The coins were later used to buy the potter's field, fulfilling prophecy. His tragedy shows that guilt without turning back to grace leads to despair.

Answer: C. Three times
Explanation: As Jesus predicted, Peter denied knowing him three times before the rooster crowed. Matthew 26:69-75. Each denial grew stronger, ending with oaths. When the rooster crowed, Peter remembered Jesus's words and wept bitterly. His failure highlights human weakness, but his later restoration shows Christ's grace. The scene warns believers of pride and overconfidence, urging vigilance and reliance on God's strength rather than self.

Answer: B. With a kiss
Explanation: Judas arranged a signal: "The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him." Approaching Jesus, he greeted him as rabbi and kissed him. Matthew 26:47-49. This intimate gesture turned into a betrayal fulfilling scripture. Jesus's calm submission, even as betrayal unfolded, displayed his willingness to drink the Father's cup. The irony of a kiss used to betray heightens the tragedy of Judas's act.

Answer: C. Three times
Explanation: Overwhelmed with sorrow, Jesus prayed, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will." He repeated this prayer three times. Matthew 26:36-44. His struggle revealed the depth of his humanity and perfect submission. While disciples slept, Jesus chose the path of obedience, preparing for the cross with prayer.

A. My blood of the covenant
Explanation: As he shared the Passover cup, Jesus said, "This is my blood of the covenant poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." Matthew 26:28. With these words, he connected his death to the new covenant promised in Jeremiah, establishing forgiveness through his sacrifice. The Lord's Supper thus becomes a sign of redemption, replacing ritual lambs with the Lamb of God himself.

Answer: D. Spikenard perfume
Explanation: At Simon the leper's house, a woman broke an alabaster jar of costly perfume and poured it on Jesus's head. Though the disciples protested at the waste, Jesus defended her saying she had prepared him for burial. He added that wherever the gospel is preached, her act will be remembered. Matthew 26:6-13. This moment shows extravagant devotion and points to his coming death.

Answer: B. Sheep and goats
Explanation: Jesus pictured the Son of Man separating people like a shepherd divides sheep from goats. Matthew 25:31-33. The sheep inherit the kingdom for serving the least of these, while goats face judgment for neglect. This teaches that love for Christ is shown in tangible care for the needy. Salvation is by grace, but true faith always bears fruit in acts of compassion.

Answer: A. Traded and doubled it
Explanation: A master gave talents before a journey. Two servants traded wisely and doubled their share while one buried his. The faithful were commended, "Well done, good and faithful servant." The story (Matthew 25:14-23) teaches stewardship. God entrusts gifts for his kingdom expecting growth and faithfulness. Fearful inaction, not small resources, is condemned. True servants invest all for their master's glory.

C. Extra oil
Explanation: Jesus told of 10 virgins waiting for the bridegroom. Five wise brought oil while five foolish did not. When the groom arrived, only the prepared entered the feast. Matthew 25:1-10. The oil symbolizes readiness for Christ's return. The parable warns believers not to borrow faith at the last moment, but to live daily in watchful dependence on God's spirit.

Answer: D. Its leaves show summer is near
Explanation: In his Olivet discourse, Jesus said, "When the fig tree's branches become tender and put out leaves, you know summer is near." Likewise, when his disciples saw end-time signs, they should know his coming was near. Matthew 24:32-33. The point wasn't predicting dates, but cultivating alertness and readiness. Just as seasons are obvious, so will God's plan unfold unmistakably for watchful hearts.

Answer: D. Whitewashed tombs
Explanation: Jesus said, "You are like whitewashed tombs which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people's bones and all uncleanness." Matthew 23:27. This vivid picture exposed how the Pharisees polished their external image while hiding corruption inside. Jesus showed that true holiness flows from a transformed heart, not religious cosmetics. His rebuke warns against an empty religion that values appearances over integrity.

Answer: B. Rabbi
Explanation: Jesus condemned the Pharisees for craving honor and titles, loving greetings in the marketplaces, and being called rabbi. He reminded his followers that they have one teacher and are all brothers. Matthew 23:7-8. By rejecting hierarchy and status seeking, Jesus called for a community of humility where greatness is expressed in serving, not in clinging to titles that inflate pride.

Answer: C. Love God
Explanation: When a Pharisee asked him to name the greatest command, Jesus declared, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind." He added the second, "Love your neighbor as yourself." Together, these two commands sum up the law and the prophets. Matthew 22:37-40. His teaching redirected the focus from endless rules toward wholehearted devotion to God and compassionate love for people.

Answer: D. By quoting Moses
Explanation: The Sadducees denied resurrection. So Jesus cited Exodus where God says, "I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." He argued that God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Matthew 22:31-32. By grounding his defence in Moses, their own authority, Jesus exposed their error and showed resurrection hope was deeply rooted in scripture.

B. Render to Caesar
Explanation: The Pharisees and Herodians tried to trap Jesus with a political question. Holding up a denarius, he said, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's." With this reply (Matthew 22:21), Jesus avoided their trap, affirmed civic responsibility, and reminded them that ultimate loyalty belongs to God whose image is stamped on every person.

Answer: A. Killed him
Explanation: In the parable, tenants beat and killed the servant sent by the landowner and finally murdered his son to seize the inheritance. Jesus aimed this story at Israel's leaders who rejected prophets and would soon reject him. The rejected stone, he declared, would become the cornerstone of God's new work. Matthew 21:33-46.

D. John's baptism
Explanation: The chief priest demanded to know his authority. In response, Jesus asked, "Was John's baptism from heaven or from men?" Trapped, they refused to answer. By this counter question, Jesus exposed their hypocrisy and showed that their rejection of John paralleled their rejection of him, the one greater than John. Matthew 21:23-27.

C. It withered
Explanation: Jesus cursed the fig tree and it withered at once. This acted parable illustrated judgment on fruitless religion, outward leaves without inner fruit. The disciples marvelled and Jesus used the moment to teach about faith's power in prayer and the necessity of genuine fruitfulness. Matthew 21:18-22.

Answer: A. Clean the temple
Explanation: Jesus drove out those buying and selling, overturning tables of money changers. Quoting Isaiah, he declared, "My house shall be called a house of prayer, but they had made it a den of robbers." His action displayed righteous anger and underscored Go

Answer: D. Hosanna
Explanation: As Jesus rode on a donkey fulfilling Zechariah's prophecy, the crowd spread cloaks and branches crying, "Hosanna to the son of David." This plea for salvation recognized him as the messianic king. Their praise marked the triumphal entry and also set the stage for the coming confrontation with the authorities. Matthew 21:8-9.

Answer: A. Mary Magdalene
Explanation: Early on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to the tomb. After the angel announced his resurrection, Jesus himself appeared to them as they hurried to tell the disciples. Matthew 28:1-10. This moment is powerful. The risen Lord entrusted the first witness of Easter not to rulers or priests, but to faithful women, showing God honors humble devotion.