Prodigal Son
What did the prodigal son eat after he lost his money?
Hog food
In the parable of the lost sheep, how many sheep were NOT lost?
Ninety nine
How did the traveler pay for his hotel bill?
The good samaritan paid for it
What does the seed represent in this parable?
The gospel (good news about Jesus)
What is a parable?
An earthly story with a heavenly meeting
How did the younger son get his money?
He asked his father to be given his inheritance early
When Jesus found the lost sheep, what did he do with it?
He carried on his shoulders
What was the significance of the person who helped out being a samaritan?
The Samaritans and Jews hated each other
What do the seeds that fall along the wayside and are lost represent in this parable?
Those that never hear the word of God
What was the lost coin made of?
Silver
How did the prodigal son lose his money?
He wasted it
What Biblical concept does the parable of the lost sheep teach?
God loves everyone
Who was the first person to pass by the traveler after he had been robbed?
A priest
What do seeds that fall on good ground and grow represent?
Those that hear the word, believe, and follow it
What the man do with his ONE talent?
He hid it in the ground
How did the father greet the prodigal son when he returned?
He ran and hugged him and kissed him
Where does a shepherd sleep?
In the doorway of the sheepfold
What did the law expert ask Jesus when Jesus responded with the parable of the good Samaritan?
Who is my neighbor? (love your neighbor as yourself)
What does the seed that fell on stony ground represent?
Those that heard the word, believed, and quickly fell away.
What unit of measurement did Jesus use to describe the faith necessary to move mountains?
Mustard seed (tiny)
How did the brother react when the prodigal son returned?
He was angry and jealous
What side will the sheep sit on?
The right hand of God (goats on the left)
Where was the traveler headed when he was ambushed by thieves?
What do seeds that fall and grow among thorns represent?
Those who hear the word, believe, but are pulled away by the distractions of this world (like riches)
Five of the ten virgins did not take enough of what?
Oil for the lamps