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Which of the following statements best express the teaching of the lesson regarding the authorship of the gospel of Matthew? Mark each correct answer.

The authorship of the gospel of Matthew has been greatly debated throughout the history of the Church.
Matthew has been widely considered the author since the early centuries after Christ.
No theologian doubts the fact that Matthew is the author.
There is no evidence of manuscripts that circulated without Matthew's name attached.
Wherever an ancient manuscript has a title, it says that Matthew is the author.
We believe that Matthew was the author, but we cannot be very confident of this.

Matthew was one of Jesus’ twelve disciples.

True
False

What was Matthew’s other name?

Levi
Simon
Saul

Which of the following statements are true regarding Matthew’s job? Mark each correct answer.

He was a fisherman.
He was a doctor.
He was a tax collector.
People of his profession were often asked to testify in court.
Jews were encouraged to lie to people of his profession.
His profession was highly respected among the Jews.

For whom did Matthew especially write his gospel?

Jewish Christians
Jews living outside Palestine
Gentile Christians

Matthew did not expect his readers to be familiar with Jewish customs.

True
False

According to the lesson, when did Matthew probably write his gospel?

Probably shortly after AD 70, evidenced by the fact that he does not refer to the temple, which was destroyed in AD 70.
Probably in the late 60's, evidenced by the fact that he refers to the temple (destroyed in AD 70) as if it were still standing.
Probably in the early 50s, evidenced by the fact that he was a disciple of Jesus and could not have lived much longer than that.

What was the unique special purpose of Matthew in writing his gospel?

To convince the Gentiles that Jesus was the Savior of the world.
To convince the Romans that Jesus was the true Lord and King.
To convince the Jewish people that Jesus was the Messiah King.

According to the lesson, how do most scholars divide the Gospel of Matthew into sections?

They divide it into five main sections according to phrases such as When Jesus had finished saying these things.
They divide it into five main sections according to geographical location of the narratives.
They divide it into five main sections according to the subject of Jesus' teaching.

According to the lesson, what is the purpose of Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus?

To show that Jesus was legally a descendant of David
To show that Jesus was really a Jew.
To show that Jesus was truly human.

How does the lesson answer those who think that the genealogy of Jesus does not prove anything about Jesus’ legal claims, since He was not really born of a human father?

Legal rights could also be claimed through the mother's side of the family.
It is the legal situation that is important; in the Bible, ancestries were often traced even through adoptive parents.
It is not really important to show that Jesus could claim to be a descendant of David, but only to show that He was truly human.

The five main divisions of the Gospel of Matthew each include two parts. What are these two parts?

A narrative section and a discourse
A parable and an ethical teaching
A narrative about Jesus and a narrative about His followers

How does the lesson explain the meaning of Matthew 4:17, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near?

It means that the kingdom will come soon.
It means that the kingdom is here for those who believe.
It means that the kingdom has already begun, but that it has not yet been completely fulfilled.

As the kingdom of heaven began to spread because of Jesus’ miracles, how did most people react

They were amazed and began to believe in Him.
They were amazed, but most began to oppose Him.
They were mostly indifferent.

What was the theme of most of Jesus’ parables?

The kingdom of heaven
The holiness of God
Forgiveness of sins

According to the lesson, the only case in the Gospel of Matthew where someone firmly believes in Jesus is the Canaanite woman (15:21-28).

True
False

The lesson expresses the fact that Jesus was Israel _________.

Sanctified
Deified
Incarnate

Matthew quotes the Old Testament more than any other gospel writer.

True
False

What name does Matthew use for Jesus more frequently than the other gospels?

Son of David
Son of Man
Man of Sorrows

What is the Greek word for assembly?

Kabod
Kahal
Ecclesia
Kurios

What kind of terminology does Matthew use frequently to speak of God’s people and their relationship with Him?

Legal terminology such as just and justified
Family terminology such as father, son and brother.
Economic terminology such as inheritance and riches.

In his Gospel, Matthew emphasizes the fact that the followers of Jesus will experience abundant material blessings.

True
False

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