Parables & Matthew

Question 1

List the 13 Parables found in Matthew

Answer 1

i. Parable of the Sower
ii. Parable of the Tenants
iii. Parable of the Lost Sheep
iiii. Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
v. Parable of the Two Sons
vi. Parable of the Hidden Treasure/Pearl
vii. Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
viii. Parable of the Net
ix. Parable of the Weeds
x. Parable of the Wedding Banquet
xi. Parable of the Ten Virgins
xii. Parable of the Mustard Seed/Yeast
xiii. Parable of the Talents

Question 2

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

Answer 2

That they contained the knowledge of the secrets of Heaven

Question 3

Which Parable teaches the lesson:

a. On how we receive the word of God.

Answer 3

Parable of the Sower

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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 & word flourishes

Question 5

Which Parable teaches the lesson: That we are caretakers and not owners of our lives God has provided for us.

Answer 5

Parable of the Tenants

Question 6

Which Parable teaches the lesson: That we are valuable to God and He seeks after us.

Answer 6

Parable of the Lost Sheep

Question 7

Which Parable teaches the lesson That we have been forgiven by God and are therefore called to forgive others.

Answer 7

Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Parable of the Two Sons

Question 9

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 9

Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Parable of the Net

Question 11

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 11

i. Parable of the Weeds

Question 12

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 12

i. Parable of the Wedding Banquet

Question 13

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 13

i. Parable of the Ten Virgins

Question 14

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

Answer 14

i. Parable of the Mustard Seed/Yeast

Question 15

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

Answer 15

i. Parable of the Talents

Question 16

In between which two parables did Jesus teach the lesson on relationship reconciliation in Matthew 18?

Answer 16

Parable of Lost Sheep & Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

Question 17

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

Answer 17

a. Go to the other to restore the relationship
b. Bring one with you that the other respects to restore the relationship
c. Bring the conflict before the church (authority) to restore the relationship