Jesus' Parables

Question 1

What is a parable

Answer 1

A story with a deeper meaning

Question 2

Why did Jesus use parables

Answer 2

Because: they were already a common method of teaching in Palestine, they are simple to remember and to pass on and people can interpret the parable for themselves

Question 3

What does the Father, the younger son, wasting money and the Father’s forgiveness represent in the parable of the prodigal son

Answer 3

Father = God the father
Younger son = Us (humans)
Wasting money = Sinning
The Father’s forgiveness = God forgiving everything if we are truly sorry

Question 4

What is the kingdom of God

Answer 4

God’s authority or rule (not a place)

Question 5

What are kingdom values

Answer 5

Qualities that would be in the kingdom of God. Eg: peace, forgiveness or humility

Question 6

In the Parable of the sower, what do all of the seeds falling in the different places represent

Answer 6

The seeds that fall on the path - people who hear the message but do not understand it
The seeds that fall on the weeds and thorn bushes - people who hear the message but a love for riches takes it
The seeds that fall on the rocky ground - people who recieve the message but does not sink deep into them
The seeds that fall in the good soil - people who hear the message, understand it and follow God’s way

Question 7

In the parable of the mustard seed, what does the seed represent

Answer 7

The catholic church’ small beginning but huge potential