History of Parables
Themes in Parables
Lessons in Parables
Symbolism in Parables
Anything about Parables!
100
This Gospel author didn't include many parables.
Who is John
100
The Mustard Seed is an example of this theme.
What is the Kingdom of Heaven
100

The lesson of this parable is that God will come and find you and forgive you no matter when you need him.

What is The Lost Sheep; prodigal son or lost coin

100

The path/rocky ground in the sower represents what?

This soil represents those who hear the word of God but do not have enough faith to endure persecution or trials.

100

Because he wanted people to understand his parables.

What is why Christ used things people would understand from that time in history.

200
Parables are brief __________ ______________ that use literary devices to tell a story. (2 answers)
What are "moral tales".
200

The Parable of the Yeast is about what?

Growth from inside (within)

200

The lesson of this parable is that God rejoices over the repentant sinner

What is Lost coin, Lost sheep, Lost Son

200

Jesus is represented by this in the lost sheep.

What is the shepherd.

200

These 2 trees grew in abundance in the Mediterranean during the time of Christ.

What is a mustard tree and a fig tree.

300
"Parabole" is greek for this meaning.
What is a setting beside.
300

These are 2 examples of parables of Loss and Redemption. (2 answers)

What are parable of lost coin, lost sheep or prodigal son.

300

The lesson of The Two Sons

  • True obedience to God involves both words and actions.
  • Repentance is a crucial aspect of our spiritual journey.
  • Outward appearances and religiosity do not necessarily indicate true obedience to God.
300
The Vineyard represents this in The Laborers in the Vineyard.
What is earth.
300

What is 1 parable about prayer.

What is the Friend at Night; the Midnight Petitioner; and the Unjust Judge.

400

This is why Jesus used parables.

to show those who could see God the truth and those that did not would not understand.

400

What parable talks about people being prepared to hear the good news - (fertile).

Sower

400

This parable is about the separition of good and bad at the end of time.

 parable of the weeds among good plants.

400
2 parts: The followers of Christ and the Church in the Mustard Seed.
Who are the birds and the mustard tree.
400
The Sower, the Master and Vine Grower.
Who is Jesus (or God).
500

Fill in this quote by Christ. "Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an _______________. Whoever does not have, even what he has ___________________. This is why I speak to them in _______________." (3 parts)

What is 1. abundance; 2. will be taken away; 3. parables

500

Name all 2 themes of parables.

What is 1. Kingdom 2. Prayer 3. Loss and Redemption; 4. End of time

500

2 parts: 1. The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus has the same lesson as another parable we studied. 2. Explain the lesson.

What is the Rich Fool. Lesson: you can't take your worldly goods with you to heaven. Your riches are how you live your life, not what you own.

You were given the warning by Moses etc

500

Two symbols of the Sower parable.

Teacher to judge the responses;

500

List 5 Different items Jesus used in his parables so people would understand.

500 points PER correct answer

What are coin, sheep, vineyard, fig tree, mustard seed, wages, wheat, laborers, nets, fisherman, and talents.