Matthew Bible Quiz
How well do you know Matthew? Take this 10-question Bible quiz about Matthew's life, with explanations and Scripture references.
What was Matthew's profession before following Jesus?
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1. What was Matthew's profession before following Jesus?
- A) Pharisee
- B) Tax collector (correct answer)
- C) Fisherman
- D) Shepherd
Answer: Tax collector. Matthew was a tax collector before becoming an apostle. Matthew 9:9
2. Which Gospel is attributed to Matthew?
- A) Gospel of Matthew (correct answer)
- B) Gospel of Mark
- C) Gospel of John
- D) Gospel of Luke
Answer: Gospel of Matthew. Matthew is traditionally credited with writing the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 1
3. What does the name Matthew mean?
- A) Gift of God (correct answer)
- B) Messenger of Peace
- C) Servant of the Lord
- D) Bringer of Light
Answer: Gift of God. Matthew means 'gift of God' in Hebrew. Matthew 1
4. Who called Matthew to be a disciple?
- A) Jesus (correct answer)
- B) James
- C) John
- D) Peter
Answer: Jesus. Jesus called Matthew to follow Him as a disciple. Matthew 9:9
5. What is Matthew's other name mentioned in the Bible?
- A) Levi (correct answer)
- B) Thomas
- C) Simon
- D) Philip
Answer: Levi. Matthew is also known as Levi, the tax collector. Matthew 9:9
6. What audience is the Gospel of Matthew believed to be written for?
- A) Gentiles
- B) Greeks
- C) Romans
- D) Jewish (correct answer)
Answer: Jewish. The Gospel of Matthew is believed to be written for a Jewish audience. Matthew 1
7. What is a common symbol associated with Matthew?
- A) Cross
- B) Scroll
- C) Fish
- D) Money bag (correct answer)
Answer: Money bag. Matthew is often depicted holding a money bag, symbolizing his past as a tax collector. Matthew 9
8. How many apostles did Jesus choose, including Matthew?
- A) 14
- B) 7
- C) 12 (correct answer)
- D) 10
Answer: 12. Jesus chose 12 apostles, including Matthew. Matthew 10
9. Which miracle is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew?
- A) All of the above (correct answer)
- B) Walking on water
- C) Feeding the 5000
- D) Healing the blind
Answer: All of the above. The Gospel of Matthew records many miracles, including all listed. Matthew 14
10. What is the main theme of the Gospel of Matthew?
- A) Faith
- B) Love
- C) The Kingdom of Heaven (correct answer)
- D) Forgiveness
Answer: The Kingdom of Heaven. The Gospel of Matthew emphasizes the theme of the Kingdom of Heaven. Matthew 4