The Rich Fool
This man had such a massive harvest that he decided to tear these down and build larger ones.
What are his barns?
Jesus points to these flowers, which do not toil or spin, yet are clothed better than King Solomon.
What are lilies?
To be ready for the master's return, the servants are told to keep these burning.
What are their lamps?
Jesus warns his disciples to beware of the "leaven" of the Pharisees, which is defined as this.
What is hypocrisy?
Jesus states clearly that he did not come to bring peace to the earth, but rather this.
What is division?
After building his new storehouses, the man planned to tell his soul to do these four things: eat, drink, be merry, and this.
What is take your ease (or rest)?
While humans worry about food, Jesus points out that God feeds these black birds that neither sow nor reap.
What are ravens?
The master in the parable is returning home from this specific type of celebration.
What is a wedding feast?
Jesus says that whatever is whispered in "private rooms" will eventually be proclaimed from these.
What are the housetops?
When the south wind blows, the people in the crowd know that this type of weather is coming.
What is scorching heat?
God addressed the man by this specific, insulting title on the night his life was "required" of him.
What is a "Fool"?
To show how much God cares for the details of our lives, Jesus says that even these on your head are all numbered.
What are hairs?
Jesus uses this "criminal" metaphor to explain why his followers must be ready at an hour they do not expect.
What is a thief (breaking into a house)?
Jesus tells his followers not to worry about what to say when put on trial, because this will teach them in that very hour.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
Jesus says he has a "baptism" to be baptized with, and that he is under great this until it is accomplished.
What is distress (or pressure/straitened)?
According to Jesus’ warning before the parable, a person’s life does not consist in the abundance of these.
What are possessions?
Jesus notes that you are of more value than many of these small birds, five of which are sold for two copper coins.
What are sparrows?
This Apostle is the one who interrupts to ask if the parable is just for the disciples or for everyone.
Who is Peter?
While most sins can be forgiven, Jesus warns that "everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man" may be forgiven, but not the one who does this.
What is blasphemes against the Holy Spirit?
In a family of five, Jesus says they will be divided this many against two, and two against three.
What is three?
Jesus concludes the story by saying it is better to be "rich toward God" than to do this for yourself.
What is lay up treasure?
Jesus promises that it is the Father's "good pleasure" to give his "little flock" this specific gift.
What is the kingdom?
According to the text, the servant who knew his master's will but didn't prepare will receive this kind of beating.
severe beating (or many lashes)?
Jesus tells the crowd they are good at interpreting the weather, but they are unable to interpret this.
What is the present time?
In his final advice about settling debts, Jesus warns that you won't get out of prison until you have paid the very last this (a tiny unit of currency).
copper coin (or mite/lepton)?