The Parable of the Good Shepherd
The sheep in this parable refer to whom?
God’s people
What does seventy times seven mean?
Our willingness to forgive must be endless. Never stop forgiving.
Who was the man who stopped to help the wounded man?
A Samaritan
How should we treat our neighbors?
With Christ-like love and kindness. Treat others how you want to be treated.
The Dropsy
The hireling that Jesus talks about in this parable is referring to whom?
The Pharisees
Jesus said we had to forgive how many times?
Who were the people who passed by the injured man?
A priest and a Levite
How did the Jews feel about the Samaritans?
They hated them.
Why did the Pharisees invite Jesus to their Sabbath day dinner?
They wanted to watch Him closely to see if He would keep their Sabbath laws.
Jesus says He is the Shepherd but also the ___________ for his sheep. What else is He (what word goes in the blank)?
The Door
Why is it important to forgive others?
It is important to forgive others, because God forgives us of our sins.
What happened to the man who was traveling?
He was robbed, wounded, and left for dead.
How did the Samaritan care for him?
He took care of his wounds, took him to an inn, and paid the host to take care of him until he came back.
How did Jesus teach them the lesson of healing on the Sabbath day?
He brought up helping animals that have fallen into a pit. If an animal has fallen into a pit on the Sabbath day, wouldn’t every person help the animal get out? The same is for healing those who are sick or diseased.
How did the people react to this parable?
Some said that He had a devil. Others believed He was from God.
Why was it wrong for the first servant to demand payment from his fellow servant?
He was forgiven so much. He should have been forgiving to others just like he was forgiven.
What was Jesus’s response to the lawyer?
He asked the lawyer what was written in the law. The lawyer replied that we are called to love God with all of our heart and to love your neighbor as yourself.
Who was the true neighbor to the wounded man?
The Samaritan
Why did Jesus ask the Pharisees whether it is lawful to heal on the Sabbath day?
He knew their evil thoughts of seeking to accuse Him of Sabbath breaking.
How is Jesus our Shepherd?
He cares for us, leads us, protects us, gave His life for us, and comforts us.
How can we become forgiving people?
We need to think about how the Lord is so willing to forgive us. This should make us more willing to forgive others
Why did Jesus tell this parable?
A lawyer tempted Jesus by asking how to inherit eternal life.
Why can't we keep the law perfectly?
There is no one who is righteous.
What does it mean to be humble?
To put others before yourself, to put Christ first, to know that we are sinners and need a Savior, to not have pride