Parables Flashcards
What is a parable
a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
Why did Jesus use parables
• This was already a common method of teaching in Palestine
• Parables are simple to remember and easy to pass on
• They help explain mysteries
• Listeners can interpret the parable for themselves.
Why is the parable of the Good Samaritan important ?
It is important because it shows you should love your neighbour (everybody)
Name two people who walked past the injured man in Good Samaritan
Priest and Levite
Why is the parable of the Prodigal Son important
It is important because it shows God waits for humans to realise what they have done wrong and ask for forgiveness and welcomes them back when they do.
What dangers does the Prodigal Son teach us
Envy and conparison
What does the seed that fell on good soil represent in Parable of Sower.
Represents someone who hears the word and understands it.
What does the seed which fell amongst the weeds represent.
Someone who hears the word but worries and chokes making it unfruitful
What does the seed that fell amongst the rocky places represent
It represents someone who hears the word at once recives joy but no root means last only short amount of time.
What does the seed that fell on the path represent
Someone whoks heart was taken away from the word like a bird who steals a seed.
How big is a mustard seed
Approximately 1 to 2 millimeters in diameter.
How high can a mustard seed grow to
5 to 6.5 feet
What does Jesus mean by the parable of the mustard seed
He means that the christian faith started small like a mustard seed and grew and grew to new heights and more members.
Who needs to make ‘nests’ for the christian faith
Parishes and churches to hold people of God and bring them together.
Who do the sheep represent in parable of sheep and goats
Sheep represent good people who will be saved during the judgement day
