Jesus's Parables Flashcards
What is a parable
A parable is a story with a deeper meaning
What is the kingdom of God
God’s authority or rule (not a place)
What does the parable of the good samaritan teach us
Everyone is our neighbour,we have a duty to help those in need no matter where they come from,what their skin colour is or what religous beliefs they have.
In the parable of the prodigal son what does the father represent
God the father
In the parable of the prodigal son who does the younger son represent
Us (humans)
What does wasting money/living recklessly in the parable of the prodigal son represent
Sinning
What does the fathers forgiveness in the parable of the prodigal son show us
That God forgives all sins if we are truly sorry
In the parable of the prodigal son What does the fathers welcoming back his son with open arms show us
That God loves us even when we sin
In the parable of the sowerwhat do the seeds that fall on the path and get eaten by birds represent
People who hear Gods message but do not understand it
In the parable of the sower what do the seeds that fall on the rocky ground represent
People who recieve Gods message but do not let it sink deep into them and when in times of difficulty or trouble they give up
In the parable of the sower what do the seeds that fall amoung the weeds and thorn bushes represent
They represent people who hear Gods message but a love for riches chokes it and they don’t bear fruit
In the parable of the sower what do the seeds that fall on the good soil represent
They represent people who hear God’s message and understand it and they follow God’s way and bear fruit
