Matthew Chapter 1-3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

How does Matthew begin his Gospel?

with the genealogy of Jesus Christ

Who does Matthew say Jesus Christ is the son of?

Moses

David (correct)

Abraham (correct)

Isaac

What time frame is the genealogy divided into?

14 years: Abraham to David, 14 years: David until the captivity in Babylon, 14 years: Captivity in Babylon until the Christ

Who was the mother of Jesus Christ and what were her circumstances prior to His birth?

Mary, she was betrothed to Joseph, they had not come together as husband and wife Signup and view all the answers

Who was the father of Jesus Christ?

The Holy Spirit Signup and view all the answers

What kind of man was Joseph?

a just man, did not want to make a public example of Mary and was going to put her away secretly Signup and view all the answers

Who appeared to Joseph and what happened as a result?

an angel of the Lord in a dream; told him Mary's child was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and Joseph took Mary as his wife Signup and view all the answers

What was done to Mary and Joseph?

so that the prophecy would be fulfilled Signup and view all the answers

When did Joseph know his wife Mary?

not until she had her first born Son, Jesus Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek and Hebrew name for Jesus and what does it mean?

Ieosous in Greek, Yeshua in Hebrew; means 'The Lord Shall Save' Signup and view all the answers

What does the name express?

it expresses Jesus' work on earth--to save and deliver Signup and view all the answers

Who was king when Jesus was born?

Herod Signup and view all the answers

Where was Jesus born?

in Bethlehem of Judea Signup and view all the answers

Who came to visit Jesus and why did they come?

Wise men from the East came to worship the King of the Jews Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the prophecies Jesus' birth fulfilled?

The Messiah would be of a virgin, born in Bethlehem, descendant of David, etc. Signup and view all the answers

Who did the wise men ask for help and how did this person react?

They asked King Herod; he was troubled and gathered the chief priests and scribes. Signup and view all the answers

What did the wise men do after meeting with Herod?

continued following the star, fell down and worshiped Him, and presented gifts Signup and view all the answers

What did the wise men give to Jesus?

gold, frankincense, and myrrh Signup and view all the answers

What did the wise men not return to Herod?

they had been warned in a dream, they went another way home Signup and view all the answers

When and why did an angel of the Lord appear to Joseph in a dream?

After the wise men left; to tell him to take Mary and the Child to Egypt Signup and view all the answers

How did they get to Egypt and how long did they stay?

they went in the middle of the night and stayed until the death of Herod Signup and view all the answers

Why were Mary and Joseph, who were from Nazareth, in Bethlehem for the birth?

a decree of Caesar Augustus required them to register for the census in Bethlehem Signup and view all the answers

What did Herod do when the wise men didn't return?

he was exceedingly angry and put to death all male children in Bethlehem from 2 years old and under Signup and view all the answers

When did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus leave Egypt?

After Herod died, as told by an angel of the Lord Signup and view all the answers

What prevented Joseph from going to Judea?

Archelaus was reigning over Judea Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Genealogy and Birth of Jesus

Matthew's Gospel begins with the genealogy of Jesus Christ, highlighting His lineage.
Jesus is identified as the son of David and Abraham.
The genealogy is divided into three segments of 14 years: from Abraham to David, from David to Babylonian captivity, and from captivity to Christ's birth.

Mary and Joseph

Mary, betrothed to Joseph, had not lived with him before Jesus's birth.
Jesus's father is described as the Holy Spirit.
Joseph is portrayed as a just man, initially planning to dismiss Mary quietly to avoid public disgrace.

Divine Interventions

An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream, explaining Jesus's divine conception and His mission to save people from their sins.
Joseph obeyed the angel's command to take Mary as his wife, fulfilling prophecy regarding the virgin birth of Immanuel (meaning "God with us").

Jesus’s Birth

Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, during King Herod's reign.
Wise men from the East arrived in Jerusalem after following His star to worship the King of the Jews.

Fulfillment of Prophecies

Jesus’s birth fulfilled various prophecies: He would be born of a virgin, in Bethlehem, from the tribe of Judah, descendant of David, and would trigger a massacre of children.
The wise men sought help from King Herod, who was disturbed and sought to find Jesus under the pretense of wanting to worship Him.

Visit of the Wise Men

After meeting Herod, the wise men continued to follow the star, ultimately worshiping Jesus and presenting gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they took a different route home.

Exodus to Egypt

An angel instructed Joseph in a dream to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus to escape Herod's threat to kill the child.
They traveled at night and stayed in Egypt until Herod's death, fulfilling the prophecy, "Out of Egypt I called My Son."

Return to Israel

Following Herod's death, Joseph received guidance from an angel to return to Israel.
They avoided Judea due to the fear of Archelaus, Herod’s son, and settled in Nazareth of Galilee.

Historical Context

The census ordered by Caesar Augustus required Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem for registration, ensuring the birth fulfilled prophetic contexts.
Herod's rage led to the slaughter of male children in Bethlehem and surrounding areas, fulfilling another prophecy concerning the Messiah’s early life.

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Test your knowledge of the Gospel of Matthew through flashcards covering chapters 1 to 3. This quiz addresses key concepts such as the genealogy of Jesus and significant figures mentioned by Matthew. Perfect for anyone studying the New Testament.