Bible General Knowledge (Parables And Quotes) Flashcards
Parable of the sower
A sower planted seeds in hope of a good harvest. Seeds which fell on the rocks: eaten by birds, seeds which fell amoungst weeds: choked by them, seeds which fell on good soil: produced plants with more seeds than the farmer had to begin with.
Meanings of the Parable of The Sower
The sower is Jesus, spreading his teachings and the seeds are those who hear them. The seeds on the path is those who don’t understand God’s message. The seeds on the rock are those who take God’s word but don’t commit their life to it. The seeds in the weeds are those whos lives make it difficult for them to follow God’s word. Seeds on good soil are those who succesfully follow God’s word. We must follow Jesus’ teachings exactly to avoid sin.
The prodigal son
Felt as though he didn’t get his fair share of property from working on his Father’s farm so he leaves. Ungrateful, offends family. He goes out and wastes all of his money on a reckless, sinful life style and ends up poor. Then he realises his mistake and goes home, where his father welcomes him back and holds a feast but the brother is jealous that he hadn’t been treated the same despite his hard work.
Meanings of the Parable of The Prodigal son
We are often like the son or his brother; Sometimes we stray from God’s teachings and sometimes we don’t forgive others. The father is like God; he’ll forgive us if we confess to our wrongdoing and welcome us back to his love. During confession, we’re similar to the son coming home to his father.
Parable of the mustard seed
“A man takes a mustard seed, the smallest seed in the world, and plants it in the ground. After a while it grows up and becomes the biggest of all plants. It puts out such large branches that the birds come and make their nests in it’s shade.”
Meanings of the Parable of the Mustard Seed
The kingdom of God is similar to the growth of a tiny seed into a magnificent tree. Jesus likely meant that Christianity allows us to grow as an individual in a spiritual way; beyond what is possible for any other mortal. The birds represent that the kingdom is open to all and may be symbolic of those who struggle to do right but want to try.
The parable of the Sheep and Goats
Jesus uses a shepard seperating his livestock as an analogy for God’s judgement.
The sheep are those who do good for their neighbour.
Goats are those who don’t.
Sheep are sent, by God, to heaven to live in eternal bliss.
Goats are sent to hell.
Heaven and hell are there as consequences for our actions.
“what God has joined together, let no man separate” (Mark)
Marriage is blessed by God, meaning that the two spouses are joined together for life. Can only be ended by death, ie no divorce.
“in the image of God he created them” (Genesis)
Humans are made in the image of God. This means he loves us and cares for us. We are also perfect, just like him. Sanctity of life - do not harm other humans as in doing it you harm God.
'’be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis)
God wants humans to procreate and have children.
“there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Paul)
gender equality, women priests. bear in mind Paul also said he did not allow women to teach or have authority over men.
Confession quote
“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy”
Proverbs
Leviticus don’t cut your hair
“Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head…”
