New Testament Assessment: Matthew - John (Questions 1-10)

What do we learn about the Godhead from the baptism of Jesus Christ? (See Matthew 3:16-17)

• Sometimes the Godhead is not united in fulfilling Heavenly Father's divine plan.

• They sometimes will appear as one physical being to show they are united.

• The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are three distinct and separate beings.

What principle can we learn from the Savior's example of resisting the devil's temptations? (See Matthew 4:3-11)

• Fasting will prevent us from being tempted.

• Applying truths taught in the scriptures can help us resist temptations.

• Righteousness will allow us to never experience temptation.

As we follow the Savior's teachings and commandments and rely on His help, we can ______ (see Matthew 5:48)

• convince everyone around us to follow the Savior's teachings.

• come to a point where we no longer need to repent in this life.

• become like our Father in Heaven.

After calling the Twelve Apostles, what did Jesus do? (see Matthew 10:1-4)

• He conferred His authority upon them.

• He gave them a vision of His death.

• He healed them of all their weaknesses.

What can we learn from Matthew 14 and Peter's experience of walking on the water? (see Matthew 14:27-31)

• If we keep having faith in Jesus Christ, we will not be overcome by our fears and doubts.

• The storms in our life will stop whenever we have faith in Jesus Christ.

• By inviting others to follow Jesus Christ, we can experience joy without tribulation.

What truth did the Savior teach when the Pharisees were upset that His disciples did not wash their hands when they ate bread? (see Matthew 15:10-20)

• The traditions of the world can keep us clean from sin.

• Choosing to entertain unclean thoughts will defile us.

• We should look our best when we partake of the Sacrament.

Like Peter, as illustrated in Matthew 16:15-19, we too can receive a personal testimony of Jesus Christ through ____ (see Matthew 16:15-19)

• revelation from the Holy Ghost.

• watching others live the gospel.

• seeing signs and miracles.

What truth do we learn from Peter, James, and John's experience on the Mount of Transfiguration? (see Matthew 17:3-9)

• Baptism is essential to enter into the celestial kingdom.

• The righteous will be translated and taken into heaven to be with Heavenly Father.

• God confers priesthood keys upon His chosen servants so they can direct His work upon the earth.

Which of the following statements correctly identifies the Lord's teachings on marriage? (see Matthew 19:3-9)

• Whenever two people love each other, they should be able to get married.

• Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and is designed to last forever.

• It is all right if a marriage ends when two people have fallen out of love.

What promise is given to those who watch for the signs of the Second Coming and strive to obey the Lord's commandments? (see Joseph Smith - Matthew 1:38-54)

• They will not be tempted by any of the wickedness during the last days.

• They will avoid all of the difficulties that will precede the Second Coming.

• They will be prepared for the Savior's Second Coming.