Parable of the Lost Coin/Sheep
How many sheep were there originally, and how many sheep went missing?
100 sheep originally, 1 sheep went missing
At the beginning, what did the younger son ask the father? What did that imply?
The younger son asked for his inheritance, implying that he wished his father had passed away.
What were the ten virigns waiting for?
The virgins were waiting for the arrival of the bridegroom.
How many servants did the master entrust with talents?
The master entrusted 3 servants with talents.
What does prodigal mean?
Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
How many coins did the woman have and how many went missing?
10 coins originally, 1 went missing
What did the younger son end up doing after spending all his money? What disaster affected the country at the time?
The younger son was sent to work in the fields, feeding pigs. He was also starving and wanted to eat the pig food, due to a severe famine.
How many virgins were considered wise and why?
How many were considered foolish and why?
5 virgins were considered wise because they brought extra oil for their lamps.
5 virgins were considered foolish because they didn't bring enough oil.
How many talents were given to the first, second, and third servant?
The first servant was given 5 talents, second servant was given 2 talents, and third servant was given 1
How much was a talent (as a currency, in denarius) worth as a currency in Jesus' time?
A talent was worth about 6,000 denarii in Jesus' time. A single denarius was one day's worth of wages for a worker.
What was the woman's reaction when she found the lost coin in the parable?
The woman was filled with joy and called her friends and neighbors to celebrate with her when she found the lost coin.
How did the father react when he saw his younger son returning home?
The father ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
What did the foolish virgins ask the wise virgins for? What was the wise virgins reponse?
The foolish virgins asked for the wise virgins to share their oil, but the wise virgins refused to share, telling them to buy their own.
What is the significance of talents in this parable? How do they represent something other than money?
The significance of talents in this parable extends beyond money; they symbolize the various gifts, abilities, or resources that God has given to individuals.
6/2(1+2)
(According to modern interpretation of BEDMAS)
9
What did the shepherd do when he found the lost sheep?
The shepherd lifted the sheep onto his shoulders and returned home rejoicing.
What was the reaction of the older son when he found out about the celebration for his younger brother?
The older son was angry and he refused to join the celebration for his brother's return.
What happened when the fooish virgins went to buy oil?
What did the third servant do with his talent? What was the result?
The third servant buried his talent, and was rebuked by the master, and had his talent taken away and given to the first servant.
How much do sheep weigh on average?
Ewes weigh between 45-100 kg (100-120 lbs)
Rams weigh between 45-160 kg (100-350 lbs)
How do the Parables of the Lost Coin/Sheep show God's love for us?
(Multiple right answers, to discretion of teacher)
The parables show God's love for each individual and His willingness to search for us as sinners, rejoicing when we are found!
What is a lesson from the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
(Multiple right answers, up to discretion of teacher)
The parable teaches about God's forgiveness, love, and His grace for each of us, regardless of our past mistakes and sins.
What is a lesson from the Parable of the Ten Virgins?
(Multiple right answers, up to discretion of teacher)
The parable teaches about the importance being spiritually prepared and vigilant for Jesus' return, as he could return at any moment.
What is a lesson from the Parable of the Talents?
(Multiple right answers, up to discretion of teacher)
A lesson that Jesus teaches through this parable is the importance of using one's God-given gifts and resources wisely and not wasting them out of fear/laziness.
1+1+1+1+1+1+1
1+1+1+1+1+1+1
1+1+1+1+1+1+1
1+1+1+1+1+1+1 = ?
7
(Check the addition signs!)