Seed & the Sower
Who told the Parable of the Sower?
Jesus
Who forgave the servant's enormous debt?
The king (master)
What did the younger son ask his father for?
His inheritance.
What did the master give his servants before leaving?
Talents (money)
Who was attacked by robbers?
A traveler (a man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho)
What was being scattered by the farmer?
Seed
What did the servant do after being forgiven?
Refused to forgive another servant who owed him money.
Where did the younger son waste his money?
In a distant (far) country.
How many servants were there?
Three servants
Name one person who walked past without helping.
A priest or a Levite
Name two of the four places where the seed landed.
Path, rocky ground, thorny ground, or good soil
What happened to the unforgiving servant in the end?
He was thrown into prison until he could repay his debt.
What animals was the son feeding when he realized his mistake?
Pigs
What did the servant with one talent do with it?
Buried it in the ground.
Who stopped to help the injured man?
A Samaritan
What does the seed represent?
The Word (message) of God
What lesson was Jesus teaching through this parable?
We should forgive others because God has forgiven us.
How did the father react when he saw his son returning?
He ran to him, hugged him, and celebrated.
What happened to the servants who invested their talents?
They were rewarded and praised by the master.
Name two things the Samaritan did to care for the injured man.
Bandaged his wounds, poured on oil and wine, put him on his donkey, took him to an inn, paid for his care, promised to return.
What does the good soil represent?
People who hear God's Word, understand it, and live it, producing spiritual fruit.
Why was the king so angry with the servant?
Because after receiving mercy himself, he showed no mercy to someone else.
Why was the older brother upset?
He felt it was unfair that his brother was celebrated after wasting everything while he had remained faithful.
What is one important lesson from this parable?
God wants us to faithfully use the gifts, abilities, and opportunities He gives us instead of hiding them.
Why was it surprising that the Samaritan helped?
Jews and Samaritans generally disliked each other, so Jesus was teaching that we should love and help everyone—even people who are different from us or whom others might consider enemies.