THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS
Which month is dedicated to the Most Holy Name of Jesus?
January
What is a parable and where in the Bible is the parable of the Sower?
A story that that Jesus used to explain spiritual lessons to the people.
Matthew 13: 1-23
Who does the Sower represent?
Our Lord Jesus Christ.
What do the different types of ground or soil represent in the parable?
The different types of ground or soil represents our hearts and how much we will open our hearts to receive the Word of God.
What does the seed represent?
The Word of God.
What does the name of Jesus mean?
Jesus means "The Lord is my salvation" or "Savior".
What happened to the seeds that fell on the path?
The birds came and stole the seeds.
Why did Jesus use sowing seeds as examples for the people he was teaching?
People understood planting and farming so Jesus used those examples to teach the people.
What are the four types of ground the seed fell on?
The path, the rocky ground, the thorns, the good soil
What are two ways we can be like the good ground and produce much fruit?
Pray, Read the Bible, Go to Mass and receive the Eucharist, Go to Adoration, etc.
What are 3 names of Jesus?
Good Shepherd, Emmanuel, Prince of Peace, etc
What do the birds represent?
The evil one.
What happened to the seeds that fell on the rocky ground?
There wasn't much soil so they grew quickly but when the sun came out they withered and died (because they had no root).
What happened to the seeds that fell on thorns?
The thorns grew up and choked them.
What happened to the seeds that fell on good ground?
The seeds grew and produced a lot of fruit/grain.
What does IHS stand for?
The first 3 letters of the name of Jesus in Greek.
It can also mean Iesus Hominum Salvator.
What do the seeds that fell on the path represent?
Those who hear the word of God, but refuse to do His will or follow His commandments. The devil steals God’s word from their hearts.
What do the seeds that fell on the rocky ground represent?
People who are happy when they hear the Word of God but when troubles come they fall away from the faith.
What do the seeds that fell on thorns represent?
People who hear the Word of God but they let desire for money and the world take them away and they don't produce any spiritual fruit.
What do the seeds that fell on the good soil represent?
People who hear the word of God, understand it, and bear fruit.