Sermon on the Mount
Which of the following statements is NOT one of the Beatitudes in Matthew 5?
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are those who are rich in this world, for theirs is the kingdom of God.
Which phrase commonly introduces the series of Jesus' reinterpretations of the law in the Sermon on the Mount (the 'antitheses')?
'Blessed are the poor in spirit.'
'Seek first the kingdom of God.'
'You have heard that it was said... but I say to you.'
'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.'
Which metaphor from the Sermon on the Mount is used to describe the influence and witness of Jesus' followers?
Salt and light
Sheep and shepherd
Vine and branches
Mustard seed and yeast
The Sermon on the Mount endorses the principle 'an eye for an eye' as the proper response to being wronged.
True
False
Matthew 6:19–21 teaches which of the following about possessions?
Store up treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy.
Use all possessions to display personal status to others.
Accumulate wealth as the primary sign of God's favor.
Store up treasures in heaven, because where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
According to the Sermon on the Mount, how should giving to the needy (almsgiving) be carried out?
Only give when others are watching to ensure fairness.
Make giving conditional on receiving a public title or recognition.
Give in secret so that your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
Announce the gift publicly so everyone will honor you.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches that unjustified anger toward another person is comparable to which of the following?
Murder
Gossip
Theft
Blasphemy
In Matthew's Sermon on the Mount, how does Jesus treat the intention of a lustful look?
As a private matter with no moral consequence
As morally lesser than committing adultery
As equivalent to committing adultery in the heart
As something automatically forgiven without repentance
"Do not swear at all; let your 'Yes' be 'Yes' and your 'No' be 'No.'" — this instruction appears in the Sermon on the Mount.
True
False
The "Ask, Seek, Knock" passage in the Sermon on the Mount primarily teaches which of the following?
A test to evaluate religious authorities
A ritual sequence for discipleship initiation
A formula for gaining material prosperity
Persistence in prayer and trust that God gives good gifts
Which summary formula does Jesus give in the Sermon on the Mount as "the Law and the Prophets"?
Love God and strictly observe temple rituals
Follow the traditions of the elders unchanged
Do to others as you would have them do to you
Keep the Sabbath above all other commands
In the Sermon on the Mount, when Jesus says "You cannot serve both God and mammon," what does "mammon" refer to?
Wealth or material possessions
Self-control
Religious ritual
Roman political authority
According to the Sermon on the Mount, how should people recognize false prophets?
By their fame and titles
By their fruits — the moral quality and results of their lives and teaching
By the miraculous signs they perform
By the number of followers they attract
"The Sermon on the Mount instructs followers to renounce all civic duties and refuse to pay taxes."
True
False
According to the Sermon on the Mount, how should a believer fast?
Anoint your head and wash your face so your fasting is done in private and not for show.
Make your fasting visible by disfiguring your face so people know you are fasting.
Announce publicly the days you will fast so the community can join you.
Only fast in the temple courtyard during set liturgical times.
Which image does Jesus use in the Sermon on the Mount to illustrate God's provision and to encourage not worrying about food and clothing?
The manna provided in the wilderness.
The stars in the sky guiding travelers.
The temple sacrifices and offerings.
The birds of the air and the lilies of the field.
Which statement best expresses the 'Golden Rule' as taught in the Sermon on the Mount?
Do to others as they have done to you.
Let others do to you first; respond later as needed.
Do to others only what the law permits.
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
When addressing another person's faults in the Sermon on the Mount, what personal action does Jesus emphasize first?
Expose the other person's fault publicly to warn the community.
Remove the plank from your own eye before pointing out the speck in your brother's eye.
Ignore all faults so as to maintain peace at any cost.
Report the matter immediately to the religious authorities.
In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus says a follower's righteousness must be which of the following in relation to the scribes and Pharisees?
Strictly identical to that of the scribes and Pharisees.
Based only on ritual observance rather than inner integrity.
Less than that of the scribes and Pharisees because of grace.
Greater than (surpass) the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees.
What priority does Jesus give in the Sermon on the Mount regarding God’s kingdom?
Pursue personal ambition first, then consider spiritual matters.
Seek God’s kingdom only after acquiring enough material security.
Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and your material needs will be provided.
The kingdom should be sought only by a religious elite, not by ordinary people.
Not everyone who calls Jesus 'Lord' will enter the kingdom of heaven; only those who do the will of the Father will enter.
True
False
The Sermon on the Mount endorses violent rebellion against oppressors as a proper Christian response.
True
False
The Sermon on the Mount commands followers to abandon family ties and cut off relations with relatives.
True
False
In the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5), what exception does Jesus give regarding divorce?
He permits divorce only on the grounds of sexual immorality (marital unfaithfulness).
He allows divorce for any breakdown in the marriage relationship.
He allows divorce only if the wife is at fault.
He requires divorce after seven years of marriage.
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