Hidden Meaning
This parable's 'yeast' represents something that starts small but transforms everything it touches.
What is the parable of the leaven? (Matt 13:33)
Samaritans were hated by Jews partly because they mixed worship with this group's religion.
Who are the Assyrians or Gentiles?
This parable warns against inviting only rich neighbours to feasts.
What is the parable of the guests? (Luke 14:7-14)
The parable where workers who laboured longer complained about equal pay teaches this.
What is God's grace isn't earned? (Matt 20:1-16)
'Many are called but few are ___________'
What is chosen? (Matthew 22:14)
The oil in the Ten Virgins parable symbolizes this spiritual necessity.
What is readiness or the Holy Spirit? (Matt 25: 1-13)
A 'talent' is worth roughly this many years of a labourer's wages.
What is 15-20 years? (Matt 25:14-30)
The 'unjust steward' was praised not for dishonesty but this shrewd quality.
What is resourcefulness? (Luke 16: 1-9)
The Rich Man and Lazarus implies this about post death evangelism.
What is it's impossible? (Luke 16: 19-31)
'To him who has, more will be given, but from him who has not, even what he has will be _______________'
What is taken away? (Matt 25:29)
The 'rock' in the Wise and Foolish Builders represents this surprising foundation.
What is obeying Jesus' words not just hearning them? (Matt7:24-27)
In the Prodigal Son, asking for an inheritance early was equivalent to saying this to the father.
What is i wish you were dead? (Luke 15: 12)
The parable where a man finds treasure and does this ethically questionable thing.
What is hides it and buys the field without telling the owner? (Matt 13:44)
What happens in the parable where to master returns to his servants unexpectedly?
What is to bring rewards and punishments? (Luke 12:35-48)
'The Kingdom of Heaven is like a ________ searching for fine pearls'
What is a merchant? (Matt 13:45)
The ' great banquet' in Luke 14:15-24 symbolizes this rejected invitation.
What is the kingdom of God?
The two denarii the Good Samaritan left would cover this length of stay at the inn
What is about 2 months? (Luke 10:35)
The 'persistent friend' at midnight receives bread because of this trait.
What is boldness/shameless audacity? (Luke 11: 5-6)
The ' sheep and the goats' judgement hinges on this surprising criterion
What is serving 'the least of these' (Matt 25: 31-46)
"Friend, how did you get in here without _________'
What is wedding clothes? (Matt 22:12
The unjust judge in Luke 18: 1- 8 contrasts with God's character in this specific way.
What is God's willingness to answer His elect quickly, unlike the reluctant judge?
Jesus' original audience would have gasped when the father would have did this in the prodigal son.
What is running (a shameful act for the elderly)? (Luke: 15 - 20)
Name the characters involved in the parable involving debt and forgiveness
The King and the Servant
The parable where a Pharisee's prayer is rejected, but a tax collector's is accepted represents
What are the two types of worshippers in the church?