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Genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:1–17)

Section 1: Genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:1–17)

  1. Whose genealogy is described in Matthew Chapter 1?

  2. Who is called the “son of David, the son of Abraham”?

  3. Who was the father of Isaac?

  4. Who was the father of Jacob?

  5. From which of Jacob’s sons did Jesus’ family line continue?

  6. Who was the father of King David?

  7. Which woman is mentioned as the mother of Solomon?

  8. Who was Solomon’s father?

  9. How many generations were there, from Abraham to David?

  10. How many generations were there from David to the Babylonian exile?

  11. How many generations were there from the exile to Christ?

  12. What was the name of Joseph’s father?

  13. Who was Joseph, the husband of Mary, who descended from?

  14. Which Old Testament covenant does Matthew highlight through the genealogy?

  15. Why does Matthew include women like Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba in the genealogy? (Short answer)

  16. Who was the last person listed in the genealogy before Jesus?

🌟 Section 2: The Birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:18–25)

  1. Who was pledged to be married to Joseph?

  2. Before they lived together, what was discovered about Mary?

  3. Through whose power did Mary conceive Jesus?

  4. What was Joseph’s initial plan when he learned Mary was pregnant?

  5. Why did Joseph plan to divorce Mary quietly?

  6. Who appeared to Joseph in a dream?

  7. What title did the angel give to Joseph? (“Son of ___”)

  8. What message did the angel give Joseph about Mary’s child?

  9. What name did the angel tell Joseph to give the child?

  10. What does the name Jesus mean?

  11. Why did the angel tell Joseph not to be afraid?

  12. Which prophet’s words were fulfilled by the birth of Jesus?

  13. What does the name Emmanuel mean?

  14. What was Joseph’s response after the dream?

  15. Where did Joseph take Mary after waking from his dream?

  16. Who named the child “Jesus”?

  17. Was Joseph obedient to the angel’s message? (True/False)

  18. What does Joseph’s obedience show about his faith? (Short answer)

  19. Did Joseph have any marital relations with Mary before Jesus’ birth? (Yes/No)

  20. Where was Jesus born according to Matthew’s Gospel?

  21. What does this chapter show about Jesus’ divine and human nature? (Short answer)

🙏 Section 3: Understanding and Reflection

  1. Why do you think Matthew began his Gospel with a genealogy?

  2. How does Joseph show trust in God’s plan?

  3. What lesson can children learn from Mary and Joseph in this chapter?

🕯️ Answer Key (Teacher Use)

  1. Jesus Christ

  2. Jesus

  3. Abraham

  4. Isaac

  5. Judah

  6. Jesse

  7. The wife of Uriah (Bathsheba)

  8. David

  9. Fourteen

  10. Fourteen

  11. Fourteen

  12. Jacob

  13. King David

  14. The covenant with Abraham and David

  15. To show God works through all people, even those with difficult stories

  16. Joseph, the husband of Mary

  17. Mary

  18. She was with child

  19. The Holy Spirit

  20. To divorce her quietly

  21. He was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to shame

  22. An angel of the Lord

  23. David

  24. “She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus.”

  25. Jesus

  26. “God saves”

  27. Because the child was conceived by the Holy Spirit

  28. Isaiah

  29. “God with us”

  30. He did as the angel commanded

  31. He took Mary as his wife

  32. Joseph

  33. True

  34. It shows he trusted God completely

  35. No

  36. Bethlehem (mentioned later but known contextually)

  37. He is both true God (conceived by the Holy Spirit) and true man (born of Mary)

  38. To show Jesus fulfills God’s promises through Abraham and David

  39. By obeying the angel without hesitation

  40. Trusting God and being obedient even when things are hard

 
 
 

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Summary of Matthew Chapter 1 1. Genealogy of Jesus (Verses 1–17) •Matthew begins with the genealogy of Jesus Christ, presenting Him as the Son of David and Son of Abraham. •Genealogy is divided into three sets of fourteen generations: 1.From Abraham to David. 2.From David to the Babylonian exile. 3.From the exile to Jesus, the Messiah. •The genealogy highlights both famous figures (Abraham, David, Solomon) and unexpected ones (Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba), showing God’s plan working through both the faithful and those with difficult stories. •It stresses Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament promises, the heir of David’s royal line, and the long-awaited Messiah. ________________________________________ 2. Birth of Jesus (Verses 18–25) •The birth of Jesus is narrated as a divine event through the power of the Holy Spirit. •Mary, though a virgin, was conceived by the Spirit. Joseph, a righteous man, initially planned to divorce her quietly to avoid shame. •An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream, telling him not to fear taking Mary as his wife, because the child was of divine origin. •The angel instructed him to name the child Jesus, meaning “God saves”, since He would save His people from their sins. •This fulfills the prophecy: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall call him Emmanuel”—meaning “God is with us.” •Joseph obeyed the angel, took Mary as his wife, and when the child was born, he named Him Jesus. ________________________________________ Key Points •Jesus is firmly placed in Israel’s history, showing continuity with God’s covenant to Abraham and David. •The inclusion of women and irregular stories in the genealogy reflects God’s surprising and merciful plan. •The virgin birth emphasizes divine intervention and the fulfillment of prophecy. •The names Jesus (God saves) and Emmanuel (God with us) summarize His mission and identity.

 

Bible Quiz – St. Matthew’s Gospel (Introduction)

Multiple Choice

  1. Who is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of Matthew?
    a) John
    b) Matthew
    c) Mark
    d) Luke

  2. What was Matthew’s occupation before following Jesus?
    a) Fisherman
    b) Carpenter
    c) Tax Collector
    d) Shepherd

  3. The Gospel of Matthew was mainly written for:
    a) Gentiles
    b) Romans
    c) Jewish Christians
    d) Greeks

  4. Which language was the Gospel of Matthew originally written in?
    a) Greek
    b) Hebrew
    c) Aramaic
    d) Latin

  5. Matthew shows Jesus as the new __________.
    a) David
    b) Moses
    c) Solomon
    d) Abraham

  6. How many chapters does the Gospel of Matthew have?
    a) 24
    b) 27
    c) 28
    d) 30

  7. What important sermon of Jesus is recorded in chapters 5–7 of Matthew?
    a) Sermon on the Mount
    b) Bread of Life Discourse
    c) Sermon on the Plain
    d) Farewell Discourse

Fill in the Blanks

  1. Matthew begins his Gospel with the __________ of Jesus.

  2. Jesus’ title in Matthew as “Emmanuel” means __________.

  3. The Gospel of Matthew highlights Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old __________.

  4. The Gospel shows Jesus giving the __________ Commandment to love God and neighbor.

  5. The symbol of Matthew’s Gospel is a __________.

Word/Short Answer

  1. Name one parable found only in Matthew’s Gospel.

  2. What prayer taught by Jesus appears in Matthew 6?

  3. Which apostle denied Jesus three times, as recorded also in Matthew?

  4. What is the final command of Jesus in Matthew 28:19–20 called?

  5. Who were the first to visit baby Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel?

Match the Following

Column A (Events in Matthew) | Column B (Details)
18. The Beatitudes | a) Chapter 28
19. The Great Commission | b) Chapter 5
20. The Birth of Jesus | c) Chapter 1–2
21. The Transfiguration | d) Chapter 17
22. The Last Supper | e) Chapter 26

 

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