Matthew Chapter 1 Bible Quiz: Genealogy, Prophecy, and the Birth of Jesus

Genealogy of Jesus and key figures in early Gospel

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Bible Quiz: Matthew Chapter 1 – Genealogy, Prophecy, and the Birth of Jesus

Question: Whose descendant is Jesus Christ said to be?

  • a) Noah – Abraham
  • b) Abraham – Jacob
  • c) Abraham – David
  • d) David – Solomon

Answer: c) Abraham – David

✅ Jesus is introduced as the son of David, the son of Abraham, highlighting his royal and covenant lineage. 🔎 (Matthew 1:1)

Question: Who was the mother of Solomon?

  • a) Ruth
  • b) Rahab
  • c) Abigail
  • d) The wife of Uriah

Answer: d) The wife of Uriah

✅ Solomon was born to Bathsheba, referred to as “her that had been the wife of Urias” in the genealogy. 👉 (Matthew 1:6)

Question: Because of whom were the Israelites taken to Babylon?

  • a) Hezekiah
  • b) Jeconiah
  • c) Ahaz
  • d) Josiah

Answer: b) Jeconiah

✅ Jeconiah’s reign is marked as the time of the Babylonian exile. ⭐ (Matthew 1:11)

Question: From Abraham to Christ, how many generations are mentioned?

  • a) 42 generations
  • b) 40 generations
  • c) 14 generations
  • d) 72 generations

Answer: a) 42 generations

✅ Matthew states there are 14 generations in three segments, totaling 42. 🔢 (Matthew 1:17)

Question: Who was called a righteous man and was the husband of Mary?

  • a) Zacharias
  • b) Nathanael
  • c) John
  • d) Joseph

Answer: d) Joseph

✅ Joseph is described as a just man, showing compassion in handling Mary’s unexpected pregnancy. 🔎 (Matthew 1:19)

Question: What did Joseph intend to do after discovering Mary was pregnant?

  • a) Marry her quickly
  • b) Condemn her with stones
  • c) Take her to Egypt
  • d) Put her away quietly

Answer: d) Put her away quietly

✅ Joseph planned to break off the engagement privately to avoid public shame. 🤫 (Matthew 1:19)

Question: Who will save His people from their sins?

  • a) Abraham
  • b) Moses
  • c) Jesus
  • d) Joseph

Answer: c) Jesus

✅ Jesus’ mission is clearly defined: to save his people from their sins. ⭐ (Matthew 1:21)

Question: What does the name “Jesus” mean?

  • a) Son of God
  • b) Son of David
  • c) God is with us
  • d) He shall save his people from their sins

Answer: d) He shall save his people from their sins

✅ The name Jesus, derived from the Hebrew “Yeshua,” means salvation. 👉 (Matthew 1:21)

Advanced Quiz Challenge

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If you’re up for more, try these challenge questions too:

  • What prophecy did Matthew link to the virgin birth? (Answer here)
  • Who is listed in the genealogy that surprises many readers? (Answer here)
  • Why did Joseph name the child Jesus and not another name? (Answer here)
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