Murder and Anger

Matthew 5: Murder and Anger Quiz Answers

This Murder and Anger Bible quiz covers Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:21–26 about anger and reconciliation, His warning in Luke 12:57–59 about settling disputes, and the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4:1–12. These passages teach the seriousness of anger, the importance of reconciliation, and the consequences of sin. Below you will find complete quiz answers with Scripture references to help you understand the lesson more deeply.

Sermon on the Mount Bible Quiz (Matthew 5:21-26)

1.     In Matthew 5:21, Jesus refers to which Old Testament commandment?

Correct answer: c.      “You shall not murder.” (Exodus 20:13, Deuteronomy 5:17)

2.     According to Jesus, being angry with your brother makes you liable to what?

Correct answer: c.      Judgment (Matthew 5:22)

Reconciliation and Judgement Answers (Luke 12:57-59)

3.     What should you do before offering your gift at the altar?

Correct answer: d.     Be reconciled with your brother (Matthew 5:24)

4.     In Matthew 5:23-24, who is responsible for taking the initiative in reconciliation?

Correct answer: a.     The person who remembers the conflict (Matthew 5:23)

5.     What could happen if you do not reconcile and are taken to court?

Correct answer: b.     You may be put in prison (Matthew 5:25)

6.     Jesus says you will not get out (of prison) until what?

Correct answer: c.      You have paid the last penny (Matthew 5:26, Luke 12:59)

7.     Jesus asks the crowd why they do not judge what?

Correct answer: c.      What is right (Luke 12:57)

8.     What does Jesus tell them to do with their accuser on the way to court?

Correct answer: c.      Settle with them (Luke 12:58)

9.     Who might the judge turn the person over to?

Correct answer: c.      The officer (Luke 12:58)

10. What is the final consequence spoken of?

Correct answer: c.      Being thrown into prison (Luke 12:58)

Cain and Abel Bible Test Answers (Genesis 4:1-12)

11. Where did Cain take Abel before killing him?

Correct answer: d.     Into the field (Genesis 4:8)

12. What sign did God say would happen to the ground because of Cain’s action?

Correct answer: c.      It would no longer yield its strength to him (Genesis 4:12)

13. What consequence did God give Cain?

Correct answer: b.     He would be a fugitive and a wanderer on the Earth (Genesis 4:12)

14. Which statement best describes the difference between killing and murder?

Correct answer: c.      Killing is the act of causing death; murder is the unlawful or intentional killing of an innocent person. (Question 3 Students Guide)