Matthew Parables

Question 1

That we are caretakers and not owners of our lives God has provided for us

Answer 1

Parable of the Tenants

Question 2

That we are valuable to God and He seeks after us

Answer 2

Parable of the Lost Sheep

Question 3

That we have need forgiven by God and are therefore called to forgive others

Answer 3

Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

Question 4

That actions speak louder than words in showing who really will repent of selfishness and live by faith

Answer 4

Parable of the Two Sons

Question 5

The recognition of the incredible value of knowing and applying God’s wisdom, rather than spending our time and talents in other selfish pursuits

Answer 5

Parables of the Hidden Treasure and Pearl

Question 6

God will accept all people into Heaven equally the moment they repent, whether it’s at the beginning, middle, or end of their lives.

Answer 6

Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard

Question 7

The angels are described as gathering all of humanity and separating the wicked from the righteous.

Answer 7

Parable of the Net

Question 8

That upon Christ’s return, those who live in Christ will shine, while those who love evil will be exposed and suffer eternal separation from God.

Answer 8

Parable of the Weeds

Question 9

That despite all being given the opportunity to partake in the glory of life, many would rather choose the comfort of remaining in the limited conditions they are in.

Answer 9

Parable of the Wedding Banquet

Question 10

Wisdom of living in a manner where one is able to meet the daily call of loving God and loving others while eagerly anticipating living in eternity with God.

Answer 10

Parable of the Ten Virgins

Question 11

The amazing truth about how just a little bit of faith can produce wonders due to the power of God.

Answer 11

Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast

Question 12

On the clear consequences of choosing to develop or waste the opportunities we’ve been given.

Answer 12

Parable of the Talents

Question 13

On how we receive the Word of God

Answer 13

Parable of the Sower

Question 14

What are the three (3) steps of relationship reconciliation described in Matthew 18?

Answer 14

1. Go to the other to restore the relationship
2. Bring one with you that the other respects to restore the relationship
3. Bring the conflict before the church (authority) to restore the relationship

Question 15

List the 13 Parables found in Matthew

Answer 15

1. Parable of the Sower
2. Parable of the Tenants
3. Parable of the Lost Sheep
4. Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
5. Parable of the Two Sons
6. Parable of the Hidden Treasure/Pearl
7. Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
8. Parable of the Net
9. Parable of the Weeds
10. Parable of the Wedding Banquet
11. Parable of the Ten Virgins
12. Parable of the Mustard Seed/Yeast
13. Parable of the Talents

Question 16

What did Jesus’ tell his disciples when they asked him why he taught in parables?

Answer 16

That they contained the knowledge of the secrets of Heaven

Question 17

In the parable on receiving the Word, what are the four ways in we receive the Word?

Answer 17

1. Taken immediately away because we are hard-headed
2. Has no root so the first problem makes it go away
3. Grows side-by- side with I-centered eventually choking it
4. Received with an open heart / mind and word flourishes