The Sower
In the parable of the sower, what does the seed represent?
The Word of God.
How is the mustard seed described in the parable?
It is the smallest of all seeds.
Who did the landowner send first to collect the fruits from the husbandmen?
His servants.
According to the parable, where shouldn't a lamp be placed?
Under a bowl or under a bed because it wouldn't give light.
What is empathy?
The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
What happened to the seed that fell on rocky ground?
It sprouted quickly but withered because it had no root.
What does the mustard seed grow into?
A large tree where birds come and nest.
What did the husbandmen do to the landowner's son?
They killed him, hoping to take his inheritance.
What does the lamp represent in Jesus' teaching?
The light of faith or the truth of the Gospel that believers should share.
Give an example of how to show empathy in daily life.
Listening to a friend in distress or offering help to someone who is struggling.
In Matthew's version, what does the good soil represent?
People who hear the Word, understand it, and produce a crop.
Why did Jesus use the mustard seed to describe the Kingdom of God?
To show how something small can grow into something great and influential.
What was Jesus trying to teach the people with this parable?
The rejection of God's messengers and the consequences of rejecting the Son.
What is the common message in all three Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) regarding the lamp under a bowl?
The common message is that believers should not hide their light but allow it to shine so others can see it and understand God's truth.
How did Jesus show empathy towards the lepers he encountered?
By touching and healing them, even though society avoided them.
In Luke's version, what happens to the seed that falls among thorns?
It gets choked by life's worries, riches, and pleasures.
In Mark's version, how is the growth of the mustard seed described?
It becomes the largest of all garden plants.
In which Gospel does Jesus conclude the parable by quoting, "The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone"?
All of them.
According to the Gospel of Luke, where was the lamp placed?
In Luke, the lamp is placed on a stand so that those who enter may see the light, emphasizing the need to reveal God's truth to others
Which saint devoted their life to caring for the poor, sick, and dying, particularly in Calcutta, India.
Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)
What is the main difference in the interpretation of the parable between Matthew, Mark, and Luke?
Matthew emphasizes understanding the Word, Mark focuses on hearing the Word, and Luke highlights persevering and holding onto the Word.
What is the main lesson Jesus is teaching in this parable?
The Kingdom of God starts small but grows exponentially.
Who do the husbandmen represent in this parable?
The religious leaders who rejected the prophets and Jesus.
In which Gospel does Jesus make a direct connection between hearing God's word and letting the light shine, saying that how we listen affects the light we share?
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus emphasizes the importance of how we listen to God's word in relation to letting our light shine.
Which saint showed deep empathy for all of God's creation, who's humility and care for nature, animals and the poor are examples of living with empathy.
Saint Francis of Assisi