Parables
In this parable, a king invites people to a wedding feast, but some guests refuse to come, so the king invites others from the streets.
What is the Parable of the Wedding Banquet/Feat?
This king was warned by the prophet Samuel that Israel would suffer under a king, but he insisted on having a king?
Who is King Saul?
This man was known for being a mighty warrior and the father of David.
Who is Jesse?
This woman was married to King Ahab and known for her wickedness.
Who is Jezebel?
This mountain is where Noah's Ark came to rest after the flood.
What is Mount Ararat?
This parable compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a banquet where many are invited but only those who are prepared get to stay.
What is the Parable of the Ten Virgins?
This king was a great warrior but had a sinful moment when he numbered the people.
Who is King David?
This prophet was called by God to speak to the people of Israel during a time of great rebellion.
Who is Jeremiah?
She was the daughter of King Saul and became the wife of David.
Who is Michal?
This city was ruled by King Ahab and Queen Jezebel.
What is Samaria?
A farmer sows seeds that fall on different types of soil, and the seeds that fall on good soil grow and produce fruit.
What is the Parable of the Sower?
This king led Judah into a battle against the Moabites and the Ammonites, trusting God for victory and seeing his enemies defeated.
Who is King Jehoshaphat?
This man was one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and his name means "praise."
Who is Judah?
She persuaded her husband, Nabal, to give food to David’s men, saving his household.
Who is Abigail?
This was the place where Jonah fled to before being swallowed by a great fish.
What is Tarshish?
A rich man builds large barns to store his wealth but dies before he can enjoy it, teaching us not to store up treasures on Earth.
What is the Parable of the Rich Fool?
This king began his reign at the age of 8 and is known for his efforts to repair the temple and restore true worship of God.
Who is King Joash?
This man was a judge of Israel who made a rash vow and later sacrificed his daughter.
Who is Jephthah?
This woman was known from the city of Thyatira and she sold purple cloth.
Who is Lydia?
This city was the site of the famous battle where David defeated Goliath.
What is Elah Valley (or Valley of Elah)?
In this parable, a king forgives a servant a large debt, but that same servant refuses to forgive a smaller debt.
What is the Parable of the Unmerciful/Unforgiving Servant?
This king of Israel was so wicked that he practiced witchcraft and even sacrificed his own children to idols.
Who is King Manasseh?
This man is famous for the story where he asked Jesus to heal his daughter.
Who is Jairus?
She was the first woman mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew, a Canaanite prostitute.
Who is Tamar?
This place is where Moses struck a rock to bring forth water for the Israelites.
What is Meribah?