Parables of Jesus
Jesus used this object in the parable to describe faith the size of it.
What is a mustard seed? Matthew 17:20
He saw four living creatures, each with four faces and many eyes, near the river Chebar.
Who is Ezekiel? Ezekiel 1:4–5, 10
She became queen of Persia and saved the Jewish people.
Who is Esther?
He interpreted dreams while exiled in Babylon and survived a den of lions.
Who is Daniel?
This is the one thing people often chase, thinking it will make them happy… until they realize it can’t.
What is money
A shepherd leaves 99 sheep to search for one that is lost.
What is The Lost Sheep? Luke 15:4
This prophet was taken up into heaven in a chariot of fire.
Who is Elijah? 2 Kings 2:11
The mother of Samuel, she prayed for a child and dedicated him to God.
Who is Hannah?
He wrote many psalms and was a man after God’s own heart.
Who is David?
People measure success by this, even though it rarely measures true fulfillment.
What is fame
A rich man ignores a poor beggar at his gate in this parable.
What is The Rich Man and Lazarus? Luke 16:19–20
He saw a ladder (stairway) reaching from earth to heaven with angels ascending and descending.
Who is Jacob? Genesis 28:12
She washed Jesus’ feet with her hair and perfume.
Who is Mary of Bethany?
He was the beloved disciple who received visions on Patmos
Who is John?
Many worry obsessively about this, but Jesus said each day has enough of it.
Answer: What is trouble / tomorrow / daily needs? (Matthew 6:34)
Seeds are scattered on rocky ground, among thorns, and on good soil in this parable.
What is The Parable of the Sower? Matthew 13:3–8
He dreamed of a statue made of gold, silver, bronze, iron, and clay.
Who is Nebuchadnezzar? Daniel 2:31–33
She helped the Israelite spies in Jericho.
Who is Rahab?
Chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.
Who is Matthias?
A Pharisee prayed boasting of his goodness, while a tax collector prayed for mercy; Jesus said the humble go home justified.
What is pride vs. humility? (Luke 18:9–14)
A vineyard is leased to wicked tenants who kill the owner’s son.
What is The Wicked Tenants? Matthew 21:33–37
This prophet saw a vision of a flying scroll bringing a curse over the land.
Who is Zechariah? Zechariah 5:1–3
She was the wife of Abraham’s nephew
Who is Lot’s wife?
He refused to bow to Nebuchadnezzar’s statue and was thrown into a fiery furnace.
Who is Shadrach (or Hananiah, or Mishael)?
He told the crowd that worrying about food, drink, or clothes is pointless; God cares more for this.
What is your soul / God’s provision? (Matthew 6:25–34)