Parable of the Sower
What is a sower? who does the sower represent in this parable?
One who goes out and throws seed on the ground with the expectation it will develop into a fruit or other crop. God is the sower
Who does the master represent in this parable?
God
What is a parable?
What should be the first priority in our lives?
To go to Heaven
What are the 4 types of soils mentioned in this parable?
1. The soil that is part of the sidewalk
2. Rocky, hard soil
3. Soil with thorns
4. Good soil
Why was the talent taken away from the servant who had 1?
He never used it
What were the 2 foundations in the story of the foolish builder?
2. Sand
What does the pearl represent?
The Kingdom of Heaven
What does the seed in the parable represent?
The seeds are the word of God and it leads us to chave to Christ-like behaviors and actions
How many talents did each servant receive and give back in return?
5 -> 10
2 -> 4
1 -> 1
What do the 2 foundations represent?
1. Rock - the word of God and commandements
2. Sand - world's standards (not God's)
Why did the man sell all that he had to buy the pearl?
it was far more valuable than everything he had (sold all his earthly things to have a place in heaven)
What does the thorny soil represent?
It represents people who want to believe and act according to God's word but then other things like peer pressure or wanting to fit in or wanting to show off, distract then and they start acting like the people of the world instead of God's people.
Why did the steward give the servants different amounts instead of equal amount of talent.
God gives each one according to his ability
What does the storm represent?
Temptations of the world. The world will tell that we need to act a certain way (maybe being mean to others, saying bad words, excluding kids who are not considered cool, cheating on a test, stealing things or even being disrespectful to teachers or others)
How do we buy this pearl?
By following the sacraments
Spending time with God
By making God our first priority