About the Sermon on the Mount Quiz
This free Sermon on the Mount quiz covers Matthew chapters 5, 6, and 7 — Jesus's most comprehensive teaching recorded in Scripture. With 30 questions covering the Beatitudes, key teachings on prayer, worry, judging, and the two foundations, this quiz will challenge and teach believers at every level.
All questions are based on the King James Version (KJV). The quiz is suitable for ages 10 and up and works perfectly for Sunday School, youth groups, homeschool Bible classes, and personal Bible study.
Why the Sermon on the Mount Is Essential Reading
The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) is widely considered the most profound moral and spiritual teaching ever delivered. Jesus did not merely give new laws — He revealed the heart behind the law, showing that God is concerned not just with outward behavior but with inward character and motivation.
The sermon opens with the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12), which overturn every worldly expectation of success and blessing. It is not the powerful, the wealthy, and the self-sufficient who inherit the Kingdom, but the poor in spirit, the mourners, the meek, and the merciful. This radical reversal defines the entire sermon's perspective.
Throughout Matthew 6, Jesus warns against performing religious duties for human approval. Whether giving, praying, or fasting — the audience that matters is God alone. The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) stands at the heart of this section, teaching disciples to pray for God's kingdom rather than personal comfort.
The sermon concludes in Matthew 7 with some of Jesus's most quoted sayings: do not judge hypocritically, ask and seek and knock, walk the narrow road, beware false prophets, and build your life on the rock of His words. The crowd's response says it all — 'He taught as one having authority' (Matthew 7:29).
Study Tips for the Sermon on the Mount Quiz
Memorize the 8 Beatitudes in order (Matthew 5:3-10). Questions often ask which Beatitude comes first, what specific blessing is promised, or who inherits what. Know all eight promises.
Know the structure: Matthew 5, 6, 7. Chapter 5 addresses character and relationships. Chapter 6 addresses religious practices (giving, prayer, fasting, money, worry). Chapter 7 addresses judging others and the final call to obedience.
Learn the Lord's Prayer word for word (Matthew 6:9-13 KJV). This is one of the most tested passages in the entire New Testament. Know every petition and in what order they appear.
Understand the 'you have heard... but I say' pattern. In Matthew 5:21-48, Jesus quotes common understandings of the law and then deepens them — on murder, adultery, divorce, oaths, retaliation, and love of enemies.
Common Questions About This Quiz
How long will this take? Most people complete it in 10-15 minutes. Questions appear one at a time with instant feedback.
Is this too advanced? The quiz covers Matthew 5-7 at a general level — readable after one careful reading of those chapters. Great for ages 10 and up.
Can I use this for my class? Yes! Completely free, no signup required. Perfect for Sunday School, youth nights, and homeschool settings.
