Parables

Question 1

What is a parable

Answer 1

A story with a deeper meaning

Question 2

Why did Jesus use parables

Answer 2

They were an already common way of teaching, and they are simple to remember and pass on

Question 3

What does the son’s reckless living represent in the prodigal son

Answer 3

It represents human sin

Question 4

What does the fathers forgiveness represent

Answer 4

That god will always forgive us IF WE ARE TRULY SORRY

Question 5

Summarize the parable of the sower

Answer 5

A man is walking and he drops his seeds.
The ones that fall on the path do not undertand the message of god
The ones that fall in the bush represent those who do but are clouded by greed
The ones that fall and cannot sprout represent those who give up the message when it gets hard
The ones on the good soil are the followers of god

Question 6

Why does the mustard seed represent the kingdom of god

Answer 6

It starts very small but grows huge so that others may rest in its shade