This Matthew 16 quiz features 23 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 16.
Keep in mind, this Bible quiz on Matthew Chapter 16 is meant to be tricky, so ensure you cross-reference with Matthew 16 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 16!
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Bible Quiz on Matthew Chapter 16
Matthew 16 Quiz Questions
Question 1:
When the Pharisees and Sadducees approached Jesus to show them a sign from heaven, how did He respond about the sky’s appearance?
a) “When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.”
b) “Ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?”
c) “The heavens declare the glory of God.”
d) “The sky testifies of truth.”
e) “When it is morning, it will be stormy today: for the sky is dark and cloudy.”
Question 2:
Jesus mentioned that a wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign. What sign did He say would be given to them?
a) The sign of Elijah
b) The sign of the temple
c) The sign of the Son of man
d) No sign
e) The sign of Jonah
Question 3:
What did the disciples forget to bring with them when they went to the other side?
a) Their cloaks
b) Bread
c) Fish
d) Money
e) Wine
Question 4:
When Jesus told His disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees, to what was He actually referring?
a) Their baking techniques
b) Their doctrine
c) Their influence in society
d) Their monetary contributions
e) Their physical bread
Question 5:
Whom did Simon Peter declare Jesus to be?
a) A great prophet
b) The Son of David
c) The Christ, the Son of the living God
d) The heir to the throne of Israel
e) A wise teacher
Question 6:
After Simon Peter’s declaration, what name did Jesus say he would be called?
a) John
b) Cephas
c) Peter
d) Paul
e) An apostle
Question 7:
Upon what did Jesus say He would build His church?
a) Upon the rock of Peter’s faith
b) Upon the scriptures
c) Upon the foundation of the apostles
d) Upon Himself
e) Upon the teachings of the prophets
Question 8:
Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things. Who did He say would be responsible for these sufferings?
a) The Gentiles
b) The elders, chief priests, and scribes
c) The common people
d) The Romans
e) The Sadducees alone
Question 9:
When Peter began to rebuke Jesus for talking about His forthcoming suffering, what did Jesus say to Peter?
a) “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jona!”
b) “Thy faith has made thee whole.”
c) “Get thee behind me, Satan!”
d) “Thou art a stumbling block unto me.”
e) “Thou knowest not what thou sayest.”
Question 10:
What did Jesus say about those who desire to save their life?
a) They will be blessed
b) They will live long
c) They will inherit the earth
d) They will lose it
e) They will be honored among men
Question 11:
What was Jesus referring to when He spoke about “this generation” not passing until certain events take place?
a) The creation of the church
b) The coming of the Holy Spirit
c) The destruction of the temple
d) His second coming
e) The establishment of the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth
Question 12:
According to Jesus, what advantage is there for someone to gain the whole world but lose his own soul?
a) He will be revered by men.
b) He can buy his way into heaven.
c) There is no advantage.
d) He will have many treasures in heaven.
e) His legacy will live on.
Question 13:
What will the Son of man do when He comes in the glory of His Father with His angels?
a) He will reward every man according to his works.
b) He will forgive all sins.
c) He will rebuild the temple.
d) He will overthrow the governments of the earth.
e) He will establish a new world order.
Question 14:
Jesus made a promise about a certain group of people that were standing with Him. What was that promise?
a) They would all become chief priests.
b) They would witness the resurrection.
c) They would not taste death till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
d) They would all be given high places in heaven.
e) They would walk on water like Him.
Question 15:
Who rebuked Jesus when He spoke about His forthcoming sufferings and death?
a) James
b) John
c) Judas
d) Matthew
e) Peter
Question 16:
What will the gates of hell not prevail against?
a) The Roman Empire
b) The church
c) The disciples
d) The Kingdom of David
e) The holy scriptures
Question 17:
After Peter declared Jesus as the Christ, Jesus blessed him and said the keys of the kingdom of heaven would be given to him. What did Jesus say about binding and loosing with these keys?
a) Whatever Peter binds on earth will be bound in heaven.
b) The keys are symbolic and hold no power.
c) The keys can unlock the treasures of heaven.
d) Peter can use the keys to free captives.
e) Peter alone will decide who enters heaven.
Question 18:
When Jesus told His disciples about His impending suffering in Jerusalem, Peter took Him aside to rebuke Him. What did Peter say?
a) “Lord, this shall not be unto thee.”
b) “Lord, we will fight for you.”
c) “Master, it is better for one man to die for the people.”
d) “Lord, you must flee from Jerusalem.”
e) “Master, your words are confusing to us.”
Question 19:
What did Jesus say is the profit for a man if he gains the whole world?
a) He will be king of all earth.
b) He will have eternal life.
c) He will be remembered forever.
d) He profits nothing if he loses his own soul.
e) He will be able to command the angels.
Question 20:
Jesus emphasized the importance of taking up one’s cross. What did He say about those who try to avoid this responsibility?
a) They are wise.
b) They are like the Pharisees.
c) They will find rest.
d) They shall be exalted.
e) They shall lose their life.
Question 21:
Jesus mentioned that if anyone wanted to follow Him, they should do what to their own life?
a) Cherish it
b) Lose it
c) Share it
d) Protect it
e) Dedicate it
Question 22:
What did Jesus say to Peter after the rebuke?
a) “Thou art a rock.”
b) “Thou art a beloved disciple.”
c) “Get thee behind me, Satan!”
d) “Thy faith is small.”
e) “Thou will betray me.”
Question 23:
How did the disciples react when Jesus asked them to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?
a) They understood immediately.
b) They thought He was speaking of actual bread.
c) They asked Him to explain further.
d) They were indifferent.
e) They reprimanded Him.
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Answers to Matthew 16 Quiz Questions
Answer 1:
a) “When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.”
Explanation:
In Matthew 16:2-3, Jesus said, “When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?”
Answer 2:
e) The sign of Jonah
Explanation:
Matthew 16:4 states, “A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas.”
Answer 3:
b) Bread
Explanation:
In Matthew 16:5, the disciples came to the other side and had forgotten to take bread.
Answer 4:
b) Their doctrine
Explanation:
Matthew 16:12 clarifies, “Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.”
Answer 5:
c) The Christ, the Son of the living God
Explanation:
Matthew 16:16, Simon Peter replied, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Answer 6:
c) Peter
Explanation:
In Matthew 16:18, Jesus said, “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church.”
Answer 7:
a) Upon the rock of Peter’s faith
Explanation:
Matthew 16:18 has Jesus stating, “Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church.” While the statement can be interpreted in various ways, many believe it refers to the confession of faith made by Peter.
Answer 8:
b) The elders, chief priests, and scribes
Explanation:
Matthew 16:21 states, “From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.”
Answer 9:
c) “Get thee behind me, Satan!”
Explanation:
In Matthew 16:23, after Peter rebukes Jesus, He responds with, “Get thee behind me, Satan! thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.”
Answer 10:
d) They will lose it
Explanation:
Matthew 16:25 says, “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.”
Answer 11:
d) His second coming
Explanation:
Matthew 16:28 mentions, “Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.” This is often interpreted as a reference to the Transfiguration or His second coming.
Answer 12:
c) There is no advantage.
Explanation:
Matthew 16:26 poses the question, “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” Indicating that there’s no advantage in gaining the world at the cost of one’s soul.
Answer 13:
a) He will reward every man according to his works.
Explanation:
Matthew 16:27 states, “For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.”
Answer 14:
c) They would not taste death till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
Explanation:
In Matthew 16:28, Jesus says, “Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.”
Answer 15:
e) Peter
Explanation:
Matthew 16:22 shows that Peter rebuked Jesus saying, “Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.”
Answer 16:
b) The church
Explanation:
Matthew 16:18 reads, “…and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
Answer 17:
a) Whatever Peter binds on earth will be bound in heaven.
Explanation:
Matthew 16:19 states, “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
Answer 18:
a) “Lord, this shall not be unto thee.”
Explanation:
Matthew 16:22: “Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.”
Answer 19:
d) He profits nothing if he loses his own soul.
Explanation:
According to Matthew 16:26, “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”
Answer 20:
e) They shall lose their life.
Explanation:
Matthew 16:25 says, “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.”
Answer 21:
b) Lose it
Explanation:
This is evident in Matthew 16:25 where Jesus says, “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.”
Answer 22:
c) “Get thee behind me, Satan!”
Explanation:
Matthew 16:23: “But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan! thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.”
Answer 23:
b) They thought He was speaking of actual bread.
Explanation:
In Matthew 16:7, the disciples reasoned among themselves, saying, “It is because we have taken no bread.” They misunderstood Jesus’ warning to be a comment on their forgetfulness rather than a warning about the doctrine of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
