Parable Words

Question 1

The kingdom of God

Answer 1

This is a way of life based on following the teachings of Jesus. Jesus told parables to teach people about how to build the kingdom of God

Question 2

Denominations

Answer 2

This is a group within the religion of Christianity with its own religious beliefs, practices and leaders. There are 3 Christian denominations- Roman Catholic, pro distant and orthodox

Question 3

Evangelist

Answer 3

Proclaimer/ teller of the good news. There are 4 evangelists- Mathew, mark, Luke and John. Another term for evangelist is gospel writer

Question 4

Good News

Answer 4

This was a message the evangelists told. It means that Jesus is the son of God

Question 5

Synoptic Gospels

Answer 5

This word means similar/ alike. There are 3 synoptic Gospels- mathew, mark and Luke (not John) if you examine these 3 gospels, their story’s are about the life of Jesus and are similar whereas John presents his writings with more detail

Question 6

Messiah

Answer 6

This is a title for Jesus. It means the anointed one