Enigma Riddle: Who is the Tax Collector Turned Disciple?
I was once despised by my own people for collecting taxes for the Romans. But then, I met a man who looked at me with love and called me to follow him. I left everything behind and became a disciple of this man, learning from his teachings and witnessing his miracles. I was even one of the twelve apostles chosen by him. Who am I?
Answer: Matthew (also known as Levi)
Conundrum Riddle: What is Matthew’s Gospel Main Theme?
I am one of the four Gospels, but my main theme is often debated. Some say it is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, as I frequently quote them and show how Jesus fulfilled them. Others argue it is the kingdom of heaven, as Jesus often speaks about it and teaches his disciples to pray for it. Still, others say it is the ethical teachings of Jesus, as I contain the famous Sermon on the Mount. Who am I, and what is my main theme?
Answer: Matthew, and my main theme is a combination of all three: the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies through the coming of the kingdom of heaven and the ethical teachings of Jesus.
Lateral Thinking Riddle: How did Matthew’s Job Affect his Writing?
I am one of the four Gospels, but my author was not always a follower of Jesus. Before I was written, my author was a tax collector, a profession despised by many Jews for being associated with the hated Roman Empire. However, this job may have influenced my author’s writing in a unique way. By collecting taxes, my author had to be meticulous and detail-oriented, which may have led to my detailed account of Jesus’ life and teachings. Additionally, my author was likely skilled in record-keeping, which may have allowed for the organization and structure of my narrative. Who wrote me, and how did their previous job affect my writing?
Answer: Matthew, and his previous job as a tax collector may have influenced his attention to detail and organization in writing his Gospel.
Trick Riddle: What is the Missing Word in Matthew 6:33?
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."
What is the missing word in this verse?
Answer: None. There is no missing word.