Study Guide

For
Matthew 9-16

1. Why did the Pharisees say that Jesus blasphemed when He healed the
paralytic man?
Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.
2. How did the crowd respond to Jesus healing the paralytic man?
they were afraid, and they glorified God
3. What was Matthew occupation before he followed Christ?
tax collector
4. What was Jesus response to those who questioned why He ate with tax
collectors (publicans) and sinners?
Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are
sick.
5. What was disciples John the Baptists question for Jesus?
Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?
6. What did the two blind men call Jesus (what royal title)?
Son of David
7. What command did Jesus give to the two blind men after healing them?
And did the follow it?
See that no one knows about it. ; No they did not follow it
8. What authority (or power) did Jesus give His twelve disciples to do?
gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to
heal every disease and every affliction.
9. What are the names of the Twelve Disciples listed in Matthews gospel?
Peter, Andrew, James, John, Phillip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Mathew,
James, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas
10. What question did John the Baptist have for Jesus?
Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?
11. Why did John have to send some of his disciples to ask Jesus?
John was in prison
12. What high praise did Jesus give John the Baptist?
he is Elijah who is to come. ????
13. What Old Testament prophet did Jesus compare John to?
Elijah
14. Bonus: Tell me what the meaning behind Matthew 12:1-8 is? (Hint: Think
back to last years Bible class)
His defense of the disciples stands as a testament to his sovereignty,
and his complete accord with and regard for his Father's will.
15. How did the Pharisees say that Jesus was able to cast out demons?
It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons
16. Jesus told the Pharisees that there was something that would never be
forgiven. What was it that would never be forgiven (dont put unpardonable
sin)?
blasphemy against the Spirit
17. What was Jesus response to the scribes and Pharisees who asked for a
sign (what sign did he give them)? Bonus: And what is the signs
significance?
An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign will
be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.
Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish,
so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of
the earth.
18. And while I am on this theological point notice Jesus interesting statement
about Solomon in the same passage!!!! Kinda cool when you see these
things come together in the scripture, huh?
19. Who did Jesus say was His mother and brothers?
his disciples
20. Why did Jesus not do many mighty works in Nazareth?
because of their unbelief
21. Who did Herod the tetrarch think that Jesus was?
John the Baptist
22. Who wanted John the Baptist killed?
daughter of Herodias
23. Which disciple left the boat to go to Jesus out on the water?
Peter
24. Which disciples confessed that Jesus was the Christ at Caesarea Philippi?
Peter