Parables Flashcards
In ‘lost item’ parables, what does the lost item represent and what does the item being found represent?
In these parables the ‘lost’ item represents the sinner. When the item is found, it represents the sinner finding God’s love. It shows that God loves every single person without exception
What is Jesus trying to say about the kingdom of God when he told the parable of the sower?
This parable talks about people’s responses to the idea of the kingdom of God
In the parable of the sower, what does the path represent?
The path represents people who hear about the kingdom of God and reject it
In the parable of the sower, what does the rocky ground represent?
The rocky ground represents people who hear about the kingdom of God and are interested until persecution comes their way
In the parable of the sower what did the thornbushes represent?
The thornbushes represent people who hear about the kingdom of God and are interested until materialism of the world gets in their way
In the parable of the sower, what does the good soil represent?
The good soil represents people who hear about the kingdom of God and accept it and tell others
What does Jesus show through the parable of the good Samaritan?
Through this parable, Jesus shows that the kingdom of God is for everyone; Jew, Gentile, or Samaritan.Shows that loving your neighbour as yourself is essential in the Kingdom of God
Why did Jesus tell the Parable of the Prodigal son?
Jesus told this parable to show how God is a loving God and to show people how they must be ready to forgive those who have sinned in the past
Why did Jesus compare the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed?
Jesus told this parable to show that although the kingdom of God has small beginnings, it will grow steadily into something wonderful
Parable
A short story told by Jesus to teach people about the Kingdom of God
In the parable of the Mustardseed, what does the ground represent?
A person’s heart
In the parable of the Mustardseed, what does the seed being planted represent?
The word and message of God being presented to someone for the first time
In the parable of the Mustardseed, what does a small plant represent?
A good action
In the parable of the Mustardseed, what does the mustard tree represent?
Someone who accepts the kingdom of God and continues to strengthen their faith
What is the message of the Parable of the Sower?
Shows that god’s love is a gift planted in people’s hearts where it can grow and mature
