This Matthew 7 quiz features 30 thought-provoking questions carefully crafted to cover all the verses in the chapter.
Each question is followed by five possible answers, giving you ample opportunity to challenge your knowledge and understanding of this Matthew chapter 7.
Keep in mind, this Bible quiz on Matthew Chapter 7 is meant to be tricky, so ensure you cross-reference with Matthew 7 in the KJV Bible to validate your answers at the end of the entire questions.
All right, let’s dive into the deep waters of Matthew 7!
(Also: Take a quiz on Matthew Chapter 6)
Bible Quiz on Matthew Chapter 7
Matthew 7 Quiz Questions
Question 1:
How did Jesus caution about judging others?
A. By saying, “Judge, and you too will be judged.”
B. By saying, “Judgment is the way to righteousness.”
C. By stating, “To judge is to understand God’s will.”
D. By advising, “Judgment is reserved for the elders.”
E. By teaching, “Judge correctly, and you will be favored.”
Question 2:
Jesus spoke of removing a speck from your brother’s eye. What did he suggest one should first remove from their own eye?
A. A veil
B. A tear
C. A beam
D. A grain of sand
E. A shadow
Question 3:
How does Jesus describe those who offer advice but have their own flaws?
A. Blind leaders.
B. Hypocrites.
C. Guides to righteousness.
D. Teachers of the Law.
E. Faithful servants.
Question 4:
To which animals did Jesus compare those who won’t appreciate your offerings?
A. Lions and tigers.
B. Dogs and swine.
C. Sheep and goats.
D. Birds and fish.
E. Wolves and foxes.
Question 5:
According to Jesus, what should one do to receive?
A. Ask
B. Believe
C. Repent
D. Sacrifice
E. Obey the laws
Question 6:
What does Jesus say about the door?
A. Knock, and it shall be opened.
B. The door leads to destruction.
C. Only the righteous can see the door.
D. The door is always closed to the wicked.
E. Guard your door against thieves.
Question 7:
Which of these is NOT one of the foundations mentioned in Jesus’ analogy about building houses?
A. Stone
B. Rock
C. Sand
D. Clay
E. Soil
Question 8:
How is the road that leads to destruction described?
A. Narrow and difficult.
B. Wide and easy.
C. Steep and challenging.
D. Hidden and mysterious.
E. Lined with thorns and dangers.
Question 9:
How does Jesus warn about false prophets?
A. By their teachings, you shall know them.
B. By their garments, they will be revealed.
C. By their fruits, you shall know them.
D. By their followers, they shall stand out.
E. By their places of worship, they shall be seen.
Question 10:
What fruit did Jesus say cannot be gathered from thorns?
A. Apples
B. Grapes
C. Olives
D. Figs
E. Pomegranates
Question 11:
What fruit does Jesus say cannot be gathered from thistles?
A. Apples
B. Grapes
C. Olives
D. Figs
E. Pomegranates
Question 12:
A good tree cannot bring forth what type of fruit, according to Jesus?
A. Abundant
B. Sweet
C. Evil
D. Bountiful
E. Ripe
Question 13:
When people call out to Jesus saying, “Lord, Lord,” what might He respond with, as mentioned in this chapter?
A. “Enter into my kingdom.”
B. “I know you.”
C. “I never knew you: depart from me.”
D. “Your faith has saved you.”
E. “Blessed are you.”
Question 14:
Jesus warns against doing what in front of others to be seen by them?
A. Fasting
B. Praying
C. Building
D. Judging
E. Preaching
Question 15:
What is the fate of those who hear Jesus’ sayings but don’t do them?
A. They will be likened unto a wise man.
B. They will be blessed for hearing.
C. They will be the salt of the earth.
D. They will be likened unto a foolish man.
E. They will be the light of the world.
Question 16:
The wise man built his house upon what type of foundation?
A. Sand
B. Gravel
C. Rock
D. Clay
E. Wood
Question 17:
Which action is NOT something people might claim to have done in Jesus’ name, as mentioned in this chapter?
A. Prophecy
B. Casting out devils
C. Wonderful works
D. Fasting
E. Healing the sick
Question 18:
What attribute does Jesus NOT associate with the gate that leads to life?
A. It is strait.
B. It is broad.
C. It is narrow.
D. Few there be that find it.
E. It requires a key.
Question 19:
How did the people react after hearing Jesus’ sermon?
A. They were indifferent.
B. They were amazed at his teachings.
C. They asked for more miracles.
D. They questioned his authority.
E. They left him and went their own way.
Question 20:
Why were the people astonished at Jesus’ doctrine?
A. Because he spoke as one of the prophets.
B. Because he referenced the old scriptures.
C. Because he taught them parables.
D. Because he spoke as one having authority.
E. Because he challenged the Pharisees.
Question 21:
Which of the following contrasts is NOT presented in Matthew 7 regarding the choices one should make?
A. Wide gate vs. Narrow gate
B. Good fruit vs. Evil fruit
C. Rock foundation vs. Sand foundation
D. Praying in public vs. Praying in secret
E. Prophets vs. False prophets
Question 22:
On the Day of Judgment, many will say they did various things in Jesus’ name. What will Jesus proclaim to them?
A. Welcome to my kingdom.
B. You have done well.
C. I never knew you; depart from me.
D. Your acts have saved you.
E. Your faith has made you whole.
Question 23:
When speaking of false prophets, Jesus says inwardly they are ravening what?
A. Wolves
B. Lions
C. Serpents
D. Foxes
E. Birds of prey
Question 24:
Why does Jesus advise to enter through the narrow gate?
A. Because it’s more challenging
B. Because the road is smoother
C. Because broad is the way that leads to destruction
D. Because it’s a secret passage to the kingdom
E. Because it’s the path of the prophets
Question 25:
If you ask for bread, Jesus assures that your Father will not give you a:
A. Stone
B. Scorpion
C. Fish
D. Serpent
E. Loaf of old bread
Question 26:
When talking about recognizing people by their fruits, Jesus mentions that thorns cannot bear:
A. Olives
B. Figs
C. Grapes
D. Pomegranates
E. Dates
Question 27:
Which of the following does Jesus NOT use as an analogy for false prophets in this chapter?
A. Ravening wolves
B. Whitewashed tombs
C. Thorns and thistles
D. Bad fruit
E. A rotten tree
Question 28:
In his sermon, Jesus speaks about two builders. What is the main element that differentiates the wise builder from the foolish one?
A. The location of their building
B. The tools they used
C. The materials for the house
D. The foundation they chose
E. The design of their house
Question 29:
What is the result of seeking, according to Jesus’ teachings in this chapter?
A. It will be kept hidden from you
B. You will find
C. You will be questioned
D. You will be lost
E. You will be rewarded in the next life
Question 30:
What does Jesus say about treating others in this chapter?
A. Do unto others as the prophets have done unto you
B. Do unto others as you think best
C. Do unto others as they have done unto you
D. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
E. Do unto others as the law dictates
(Also: Test yourself on the next chapter)
Answers to Matthew 7 Quiz Questions
Answer 1:
A. By saying, “Judge, and you too will be judged.”
Explanation:
Matthew 7:1 states, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.”
Answer 2:
C. A beam
Explanation:
Matthew 7:3-5 mentions, “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank (beam) in your own eye?”
Answer 3:
B. Hypocrites.
Explanation:
Matthew 7:5 says, “You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.”
Answer 4:
B. Dogs and swine.
Explanation:
Matthew 7:6 notes, “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs (swine).”
Answer 5:
A. Ask
Explanation:
Matthew 7:7 states, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
Answer 6:
A. Knock, and it shall be opened.
Explanation:
Again, Matthew 7:7, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
Answer 7:
C. Sand
Explanation:
In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus provides an analogy of building a house on the rock vs. on the sand. The other options are not mentioned in this context.
Answer 8:
B. Wide and easy.
Explanation:
Matthew 7:13 states, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.”
Answer 9:
C. By their fruits, you shall know them.
Explanation:
Matthew 7:16 says, “By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?”
Answer 10:
D. Figs
Explanation:
Matthew 7:16 also mentions, “By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?”
Answer 11:
B. Grapes
Explanation:
Matthew 7:16 says, “By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?”
Answer 12:
C. Evil
Explanation:
Matthew 7:18 states, “A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.”
Answer 13:
C. “I never knew you: depart from me.”
Explanation:
Matthew 7:21-23 mentions that not everyone who says “Lord, Lord” will enter the kingdom of heaven, and Jesus will declare to them, “I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”
Answer 14:
A. Fasting
B. Praying
Explanation:
While Matthew 6 discusses not doing charitable deeds, praying, and fasting to be seen by others, the specific chapter you seem to reference, Matthew 7, does not delve into this. However, both fasting and praying are mentioned in Matthew 6 as things not to do to be seen by others.
Answer 15:
D. They will be likened unto a foolish man.
Explanation:
Matthew 7:26-27 describes those who hear Jesus’ sayings but don’t do them as foolish men who built their houses upon the sand.
Answer 16:
C. Rock
Explanation:
Matthew 7:24-25 mentions the wise man as one who hears and does what Jesus says, likening him to a man who built his house upon a rock.
Answer 17:
D. Fasting
Explanation:
Matthew 7:22-23 people will say to Jesus that they prophesied, cast out devils, and did many wonderful works in His name, but He will declare He never knew them.
Answer 18:
B. It is broad.
E. It requires a key.
Explanation:
Matthew 7:13-14 describes the gate that leads to life as “strait” and “narrow,” and that few find it. The broad way leads to destruction.
Answer 19:
B. They were amazed at his teachings.
Explanation:
Matthew 7:28 mentions that the crowds were astonished at Jesus’ teachings.
Answer 20:
D. Because he spoke as one having authority.
Explanation:
Matthew 7:29 states, “For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.”
Question 21:
D. Praying in public vs. Praying in secret
Explanation:
While Matthew 6 discusses praying in public vs. praying in secret, Matthew 7 does not directly address this contrast.
Question 22:
C. I never knew you; depart from me.
Explanation:
Matthew 7:23, “And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”
Question 23:
A. Wolves
Explanation:
Matthew 7:15, “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”
Question 24:
C. Because broad is the way that leads to destruction
Explanation:
Matthew 7:13, “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat.”
Question 25:
A. Stone
Explanation:
Matthew 7:9, “Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?”
Question 26:
B. Figs
Explanation:
Matthew 7:16, “Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?”
Question 27:
B. Whitewashed tombs
Explanation:
While “whitewashed tombs” is a description Jesus uses for hypocritical religious leaders in Matthew 23:27, it’s not used in Matthew 7.
Question 28:
D. The foundation they chose
Explanation:
Matthew 7:24-27 contrasts the wise man who built his house upon a rock and the foolish man who built his house upon the sand.
Question 29:
B. You will find
Explanation:
Matthew 7:7, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”
Question 30:
D. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
Explanation:
Matthew 7:12, “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
