Bible Quiz: Matthew 7

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When a person sits in judgement upon another person, to what degree will that person be judged?

To the same degree as they judge others (correct)

Only if they consider themselves righteous

To a lesser degree than they judge others

Not judged at all

How did Jesus say we could see clearly in order to correctly identify how to help others?

Cast the beam out of our own eye

What three things does Christ require in order for our prayers to be answered by God?

Ask, Seek, & Knock

In explaining how God desires to answer our prayers, what logic does Christ use?

If ask for bread, will you get stone? If ask for fish, will you get serpent? Signup and view all the answers

Describe again the logic used by Christ in order to show how eager God is to answer the prayers of His children.

If you give good things to children, you will get good things. Signup and view all the answers

According to the teachings of Christ, how should we treat others?

Do unto men as you would want done to you Signup and view all the answers

In considering the gates of life, what gate does the Lord say we should not enter?

Wide gate Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences for entering the wrong gate of life?

Destruction Signup and view all the answers

In considering the gates of life, what gate does the Lord say we should enter?

Strait gate Signup and view all the answers

What are the rewards that Jesus teaches for a person entering life's right gate?

Life Signup and view all the answers

Of what does Christ tell us to beware?

False prophets Signup and view all the answers

In what manner does a false prophet attempt to deceive a person?

Wolf in sheep's clothing Signup and view all the answers

What does a good tree produce according to the words of the Lord?

Good fruit Signup and view all the answers

What does an evil tree produce according to the words of the Lord?

Evil fruit Signup and view all the answers

What does Jesus say is necessary for entering into the kingdom of heaven other than a person just calling Jesus Lord?

Must do the will of the Father Signup and view all the answers

What three statements will people tell the Lord in the Day of Judgement that they thought qualified them for heaven?

Have not prophesied in thy name, cast out devils in thy name, do good works in thy name Signup and view all the answers

Name the dates for the rule of the Persian Empire.

536 B.C. to 333 B.C. Signup and view all the answers

How many years were the Jews in exile?

About 70 Signup and view all the answers

Name the dates from when the Greeks ruled.

333 B.C. to 167 B.C. Signup and view all the answers

When was the temple of Solomon destroyed?

586 B.C. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Judgement and Prayer

Judgement will be meted out to the degree a person judges others.
To see clearly and help others, one must first remove the beam from their own eye.
Jesus teaches that in order for prayers to be answered, individuals must Ask, Seek, and Knock.
Christ illustrates God's willingness to answer prayers using the logic: asking for bread does not yield stone; asking for fish does not yield a serpent.
If parents give good gifts to their children, God also desires to give good things to His children.

Treatment of Others and the Gates of Life

The principle of treating others as one wishes to be treated is emphasized (Golden Rule).
The Lord advises against entering the wide gate, associated with destruction.
The strait gate is designated as the correct path to life, leading to eternal rewards.

Discernment of Prophets

Warning against false prophets, who are characterized as wolves in sheep's clothing.
A good tree produces good fruit while an evil tree produces evil fruit, illustrating discernment in identifying true character.

Kingdom of Heaven

Merely calling Jesus "Lord" is insufficient for entering the kingdom of heaven; one must also do the will of the Father.
On the Day of Judgement, individuals may claim qualifications for heaven, referencing prophecies, casting out devils, and good works performed in Jesus' name, highlighting misplaced faith.

Historical Context

The Persian Empire ruled from 536 B.C. to 333 B.C.
The Jewish exile lasted approximately 70 years.
Greek rule spanned from 333 B.C. to 167 B.C.
The temple of Solomon was destroyed in 586 B.C.

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Test your knowledge of Matthew 7 with this engaging quiz. Explore key themes such as judgment, self-reflection, and the essentials of prayer as taught by Jesus. Perfect for Bible study groups or personal reflection.