The Book of Jonah
Ninevah.
Where can you read about the Prodigal Son and the Parable of the Lost Sheep?
Luke 15
Describe the relationship between the Jewish people and the Samaritans?
They were enemies.
What is the definition of faith?
Having complete trust or confidence in something or someone. Having a strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion.
Where in the Bible does this Parable come from?
Luke 8
The reason why God wanted Jonah to go to Ninevah.
God wanted Jonah to preach to the people of Ninevah or they would be destroyed by God.
Who was Jesus speaking to when he told these two parables?
Sinners, tax collectors, Pharisees, and Teachers of the Law.
Where can you read about the Parable of the Good Samaritan in the Bible?
Luke 10:25-37
How did Daniel exhibit faith?
He trusted that God would save him. He continued to pray to him even though the people of Babylon were against him.
What does the seed represent?
The Word of God.
The people did this after Jonah preached to them.
The people of Ninevah repented and God did not destroy them.
What can we learn from the Parable of the Lost Sheep?
Everyone is precious to God. God came here to save those that needed to be saved, not those who have already been saved. He came to save the sinners, the sick, and those who needed help.
What was the question Jesus was answering when He told this parable?
Who is my neighbor?
How did Noah exhibit faith?
Noah was instructed to build an ark even though the people around him were set to be doomed. He obeyed and trusted God and built an ark. With his faith, he was saved.
What is the difference between the seeds that fell along the path and got eaten by birds and the seeds that fell on the rocky ground and withered?
The seeds that fell along the path represented people that listened to God’s word and had the Devil come and take it away quickly. The seeds that fell on the rocky ground represented the joy that people felt when initially hearing God’s Word but quickly turned away when they were tested.
Jonah did this after he preached.
He went and sat on a hill to see Ninevah get destroyed.
Who does the older son represent in The Prodigal Son?
The Pharisees and the Teachers of the Law.
Who were the 4 characters in this parable and describe what happened to each one - briefly.
The Jewish man was traveling on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho and he was beaten and robbed.
A priest who when he saw the injured person crossed tot he other side of the road.
A Levite did the same thing as the priest.
A Samaritan saw the injured man and bandaged his wounds and put him on his donkey and took him to an inn.
How did Abraham exhibit faith?
Abraham had one son named Isaac whom he loved with his whole heart. When God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, he did it knowing that God has a plan.
What is the difference between the seeds that fell among thorns and those that fell on good soil?
The seeds that fell among thorns represented those who heard the Word but turned back when life’s worries/greed/riches/fears got in the way. The seeds that fell on good soil represent those that hear the Word of God, accept it and retain it in order to live a fruitful, happy life.
What do we learn from this Book?
God's love and mercy for everyone.
Who does the Prodigal Son and the Lost Sheep represent?
All of us.
What is the meaning of this parable?
Everyone is our neighbor and we should help anyone regardless of their race, background, and our feelings towards them.
What do these stories of faith teach us?
To trust in God through it all no matter what; isolate yourself from fear and doubt; and be positive in your faith- never lose hope.
What can we learn from this story?
This parable describes many of the different kinds of lifestyles/choices Christians can have growing up. Even if we are a “bad seed” – we can always change that by turning to God’s word.