Parables Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the main lesson of the Parable of the Good Samaritan?
To love one’s neighbor and show compassion to others, regardless of their background.
In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, who helps the injured man?
A Samaritan.
True or False: The priest and the Levite help the injured man in the Parable of the Good Samaritan.
False.
Fill in the blank: The Good Samaritan bandaged the man’s wounds and took him to an _______.
inn.
What does the mustard seed represent in the Parable of the Mustard Seed?
The Kingdom of Heaven and its growth.
True or False: The mustard seed is the smallest of all seeds.
True.
What happens to the mustard seed as it grows?
It becomes the largest of garden plants and provides shelter for birds.
Multiple choice: What does the mustard seed’s growth symbolize? A) Wealth B) Faith C) Knowledge
B) Faith.
What is the primary theme of the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
Forgiveness and redemption.
Who are the main characters in the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
The father, the prodigal son, and the older brother.
Fill in the blank: The prodigal son squanders his inheritance on _______.
wild living.
What does the father do when the prodigal son returns home?
He welcomes him back with open arms and celebrates his return.
True or False: The older brother is pleased with the father’s treatment of the prodigal son.
False.
Multiple choice: What does the father give the prodigal son upon his return? A) A ring B) A job C) A scolding
A) A ring.
What is the main message of the Parable of the Sower?
The different responses people have to the message of the Kingdom of God.
What are the four types of soil mentioned in the Parable of the Sower?
Path, rocky ground, thorns, and good soil.
True or False: The seed that falls on good soil produces a crop.
True.
Fill in the blank: The seed that falls among _______ is choked by the worries of life.
thorns.
Multiple choice: What does the rocky ground symbolize? A) Strong faith B) Shallow commitment C) Abundant growth
B) Shallow commitment.
What does the Parable of the Good Samaritan teach about social boundaries?
It challenges social norms by showing that love and compassion transcend cultural and ethnic boundaries.
How does the father in the Parable of the Prodigal Son react to his son’s mistakes?
With unconditional love and forgiveness.
What does the Parable of the Mustard Seed illustrate about faith?
That even a small amount of genuine faith can lead to great outcomes.
What does the Parable of the Sower tell us about the importance of the heart’s condition?
That the receptiveness of one’s heart determines the effectiveness of God’s word.
In what context is the Parable of the Good Samaritan often discussed?
In discussions about helping those in need and showing kindness.
