Parables
What is a parable?
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.
How many sheep did the man from the first parable have in total?
100 (Luke 15:4)
Who did the Good Samaritan help?
The man on the side of the road. Someone his people didn't consider even a friend.
What did the son ask his dad to give him?
His portion of money
Why did Jesus tell parables?
Jesus told parables to teach people about God and His kingdom.
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How many people passed the man and didn't help him?
Two men saw him first. A priest and then a Levite (another kind of priest) both of them just went to the other side of the road and didn't help.
What did the son do with all the money?
He spent it all. Even worse, he wasted it all on foolish things.
Name the book of the Bible where 3 parables about lost things and people are found?
This story is found in the Gospel of Luke (chapter 15), in the New Testament.
What did the man do when he found his lost sheep?
He invited his friends and neighbours to celebrate with him (Luke 15:6)
Who does the man on the side of the road represent?
Everyone around us!
Where did the son end up working when he lost all the money?
In the pig pen.
Name 3 parables from today's lesson:
- Parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:4-7)
- Parable of the lost coin (Luke 15:8-10)
- Parable of the lost son (Luke 15:11-32)
1) Who looked for the lost sheep?
2) How many sheep did the shepherd leave when he looked for the lost sheep?
1) The Shepherd (Jesus)
2) 99
Who is a good Samaritan?
Someone who helps others.
In the parable, a Samaritan helped a stranger who was robbed and beaten and then left to die on the side of the road.
Why was the older brother upset?
He did not think his brother deserved a party (Luke 15:28-30)
Extra Info: Pharisees and other religious leaders were like the older brother. They tried hard to obey God’s laws, and they didn’t think Jesus should be friends with people who had done bad things.
As the Savior of the world, Jesus is the One who seeks and saves the lost.
What is a parable of the Good Samaritan about?
The parable of the Good Samaritan is a parable told by Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. It is a story about someone who helps a stranger.
In this story, God looks more favorably on a repentant sinner than an honest man who thinks very highly of himself.
1) Who does the shepherd represent?
2) What does the lost sheep represent?
1) God
2) You and I
Give an example of how you can be a good Samaritan?
Help at home, school, church
Speak respectfully
Stand up against bulling by not taking part in it
Ask someone how they are doing and if they need help.
Do you know what God is like?
Think about an example of how the father greeted the younger son when he returned home.
We are foolish when we sin and disobey God, but God wants us to turn back to Him. He will not be angry when we tell Him we are sorry. He will be happy! Jesus forgives!
Father greeted son joyfully, lovingly, and with compassion and forgiveness (Luke 15:20)