Parables Flashcards
What is a parable?
A parable is a story in the bible with a deep meaning most of the time about money and relatable stuff in the 0,s
What was the story of the good samaritan about?
-Man travelling from Jerusalem to
Jericho was attacked by robbers
-A priest walks by and leaves him
-A Levite walks by and leaves him
-A Samaritan sees the man and is filled
with pity
-He bandages his wounds and helps the
man by taking him to an inn to recover
What does the parable of the sheep and goats represent?
The Parable of the Sheep and Goats strongly encourages Christians to take action to help those in need. In this parable, Jesus makes it clear that a life worthy of the reward of Heaven must involve actively helping people in need.
In the sheep and goats parable, what did the righteous people do?
Fed the hungry
Gave drink to the thirsty
Welcomed strangers
Clothed the naked
Visited the sick
Visited those in prison
In the sheeps and goats parable, what did the unrighteous people NOT do?
Did not feed the hungry
Did not give drink to the
thirsty
Did not welcome strangers
Did not clothe the naked
Did not visit the sick
Did not visit those in prison
What does the kingdom of God mean?
God’s authority or rule (not a place)
What does the parable of the sower represent
the seed represents the Gospel, the sower represents anyone who proclaims it, and the various soils represent people’s responses to it.
What does the parable of the mustard seed represent?
The Mustard Seed parable highlights the idea that something seemingly insignificant can carry immense significance
What does the parable of the prodigal(lost) son represent?
In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the father forgives his son when he returns and welcomes him home. In the same way, God waits for humans to realise what they have done wrong and ask for forgiveness and welcomes them back when they do.
