Parables & Teachings
Jesus used these two examples from nature to teach His disciples not to be anxious about food or clothing.
What are ravens and lilies?
This short chief tax collector climbed a sycamore tree in Jericho just to catch a glimpse of Jesus.
Who is Zacchaeus?
Jesus rode into Jerusalem on this humble animal, fulfilling prophecy during the Triumphal Entry.
What is a colt / young donkey?
The total number of days the resurrected Jesus appeared to His disciples before ascending into heaven. (Note: Referenced in Luke's companion book, Acts 1)
What is 40 days?
The humble prayer of the justified tax collector: "God, be merciful to me, a..."
What is "...sinner"?
The number of distinct "Lost" parables grouped together in Luke Chapter 15.
What is three? (The Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son)
Out of the ten lepers Jesus miraculously cleansed, this was the ethnicity of the only one who returned to say thank you.
What is Samaritan?
The exact number of times Peter denied even knowing Jesus before the rooster crowed.
What is three times?
The two discouraged disciples were walking to this specific village when the unrecognized, resurrected Jesus joined them.
What is Emmaus?
Jesus' response to the trap about imperial taxes: "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God..."
What is "...the things that are God's"?
In Chapter 16, this poor beggar dies at the gate of a rich man and is carried by angels to Abraham’s bosom.
Who is Lazarus?
The specific disciple whom Satan entered before he went to bargain with the chief priests to betray Jesus.
Who is Judas Iscariot?
This is what Jesus wept over as He drew near and looked upon the city during His Triumphal Entry.
What is Jerusalem?
The exact action Jesus performed at the dinner table that suddenly opened the eyes of the Emmaus disciples to recognize Him.
What is breaking the bread?
The defensive plea of the criminal on the cross next to Jesus: "Jesus, remember me when you come into your..."
What is "...kingdom"?
The vineyard owner wants to chop down a barren fig tree, but the gardener begs for this amount of time to try and make it bear fruit.
What is one year?
The Roman governor who tried Jesus and repeatedly announced to the crowds, "I find no guilt in this man."
Who is Pontius Pilate?
During the Last Supper, Jesus took the cup and declared it to be the "New Covenant" in this.
What is His blood?
The distinct question the two men in dazzling apparel asked the women who came looking for Jesus at the empty tomb.
What is "Why do you seek the living among the dead?"
Jesus' final, loud cry right before He breathed His last breath on the cross.
What is "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!"?
Jesus declared that this person's tiny offering of two copper coins was greater than all the large gifts given by the rich.
Who is the poor widow?
This man was forced by the soldiers to carry the cross behind Jesus on the way to Calvary.
Who is Simon of Cyrene? (Luke 23:26)
The mountain/garden where Jesus sweated drops like blood while praying, "Not my will, but yours be done."
What is the Mount of Olives? (Gethsemane)
The village near Jerusalem where Jesus led His disciples, blessed them, and was carried up into heaven.
What is Bethany?
Jesus' warning to the disciples in Chapter 12: "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is..."
What is "...hypocrisy"?