Test 3 Flashcards
List the 13 Parables found in Matthew
- The Sower
- The Tenants
- Lost Sheep
- Unmerciful Servant
- Two Sons
- The Hidden Treasure/Pearl
- Workers in the Vineyard
- The Net
- The Weeds
- The Wedding Banquet
- Ten Virgins
- The Mustard Seed/Yeast
- The Talents
What did Jesus tell his disciples when they asked him why he taught in parables?
That they contained the knowledge of the secrets of Heaven.
Which Parable teaches the lesson on how we receive the word of God?
Parable of the Sower
In the parable on receiving the Word, what are the four ways in which we receive the word?
- Taken immediately away because we are hard headed
- Has no root so the first problem makes it go away
- Grows side by side with I-centerdness which eventually chokes it
- Received with an open heart/mind and word flourishes
Which Parable teaches the lesson that we are caretakers and not owners of our lives God has provided for us?
Parable of the Tenants
Which Parable teaches the lesson that we are valuable to God and He seeks after us?
Parable of the Lost Sheep
Which Parable teaches the lesson that we have been forgiven by God and therefore are called to forgive others?
Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
Which Parable teaches the lesson that actions speak louder than words in showing who really will repent of selfishness and live by faith?
Parable of the Two Sons
Which Parable teaches the lesson of the recognition of the incredible value of knowing and applying God’s wisdom, rather than spending our time and talents in other selfish pursuits?
Parable of the Hidden Treasure/Pearl
Which Parable teaches the lesson that God will accept all people into Heaven equally the moment they repent, whether it’s at the beginning, middle, or end of their lives?
Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
Which Parable teaches the lesson where the angels are described as gathering all humanity and separating the wicked from the righteous?
Parable of the Net
Which Parable teaches the lesson 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?
Parable of the Weeds
Which Parable teaches the lesson 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?
Parable of the Wedding Banquet
Which Parable teaches the lesson that 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?
Parable of the ten Virgins
Which Parable teaches the lesson of the amazing truth about how just a little bit of faith can produces wonders due to the power of God?
Parable of the Mustard Seed/Yeast
Which Parable teaches the lesson on the clear consequences of choosing to develop or waste the opportunities we’ve been given?
Parable of the Talents
In between which two parables did Jesus teach the lesson on reconciliation in Matthew 18?
Parable of the Lost Sheep and Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
What are the 3 steps of relationship reconciliation described in Matthew 18?
- Go to the other to restore the relationship
- Bring one with you that the other respects to restore the relationship
- Bring the conflict before the church (authority) to restore the relationship
List the 13 Parables found in Luke
- The Old and New Garment
- The Blind leading the Blind
- Good Samaritan
- The Rich Fool
- The Fig Tree
- The Guests at a Wedding Feast
- The Lost Son
- The Shrewd Manager
- The Rich Man and Lazarus
- Persistent Widow
- The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
- The Little Children
- The Rich Ruler
Which parable teaches the lesson that new means “new” ….. focus on what each new day has for us?
The Old and New Garment
Which parable teaches the lesson of removing sin from your life, before trying to assist others in removing/judging even the smallest of sins from others?
The Blind leading the Blind
Which parable teaches the lesson of our responsibility to the others (especially when we don’t “have to”)?
Good Samaritan
Which parable teaches the lesson of our responsibility to provide for needs of others with our abundance?
The Rich Fool
Which parable teaches the lesson that God is patient with us, we are to be patient with others?
The Fig Tree
Which parable teaches the lesson that humility allows you to recognize your place (co-operate, don’t compete with others)?
The Guests at a Wedding Feast
Which parable teaches the lesson that celebration is daily when we’re alive (a party to recognize new life)?
The Lost Son
Which parable teaches the lesson of a win-win type of mentality?
The Shrewd Manager
Which parable teaches the lesson of God’s eternal provision despite the stubbornness of man?
The Rich Man and Lazarus
Which parable teaches that faith is persistent effort without (even contrary to) evidence?
The Persistent Widow
Which parable teaches that humility is the beginning of all understanding?
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
What parable teaches that the innocent faith (without doubt) of a child (keep this throughout life)?
The Little Children