New Testament Survey Quiz 2 (Matthew)

1. Which three gospels are called the synoptics?

2. Which of the three synoptics do scholars think was written first? (It has the least overlap of material with the other two)

3. What theme or key word does Matthew seem to emphasize more than others? (The word occurs 55 times in the book of Matthew)

4. What are the five major discourses in the book of Matthew and where can they be found?

5. What phrase is a structural marker for Matthew? (It ends each of the major discourses)

6. Why is the sermon on the mount so difficult to follow literally?

7. What group of people does the book of Matthew seem to have as its primary audience?