Parables Flashcards
What is the main theme of the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats?
The main theme is the final judgment and the separation of the righteous from the unrighteous based on their actions towards others.
True or False: In the parable, sheep represent the righteous.
True
Fill in the blank: The goats in the parable symbolize those who ______.
fail to help those in need
Which biblical book contains the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats?
The book of Matthew
What will the King say to the sheep during the judgment?
Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance.
Multiple Choice: What action do the righteous take according to the parable? A) Ignore the needy B) Help the needy C) Judge the needy
B) Help the needy
Short Answer: What criteria does the King use to judge the sheep and the goats?
The King judges based on how they treated the least of His brothers.
True or False: The parable emphasizes the importance of faith over actions.
False
What does the phrase ‘the least of these’ refer to in the parable?
It refers to the marginalized and needy individuals in society.
Fill in the blank: The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats illustrates the concept of ______ in Christian theology.
social justice
What is the central theme of the parable of the Good Samaritan?
The central theme is the importance of showing compassion and kindness to others, regardless of their background.
True or False: The Good Samaritan helps a man who was robbed and beaten.
True
Fill in the blank: The Good Samaritan is a story told in the Gospel of _____.
Luke
Which two groups of people pass by the injured man before the Samaritan helps him?
A priest and a Levite
What does the Good Samaritan do for the injured man?
He bandages his wounds and takes him to an inn for care.
Multiple Choice: Who is considered the ‘neighbor’ in the parable?
The Samaritan
What lesson does Jesus teach through the parable of the Good Samaritan?
To love one’s neighbor as oneself.
True or False: The Samaritan is a member of the same community as the injured man.
False
Short Answer: What action does the Samaritan take that demonstrates his compassion?
He stops to help the injured man.
What societal norms does the Good Samaritan challenge?
It challenges the norms of prejudice and social boundaries by showing that compassion transcends ethnic and religious divides.
