The Kingdom Of God In Parable Flashcards
Why did Jesus tell parables?
- They were easy to understand
- They made people stop and think about their lives
- The parables highlight something about the kingdom of God
What reasons did Jesus use the parables for?
- To command attention from the disciples
- To challenge their growth in faith
- To use stories to explain difficult ideas so that they could understand, for example, stories about fishermen and tax collectors.
What is a parable?
A short story told by Jesus to teach the people about the kingdom of God. The stories are based on Earth with a message about heaven. It’s a story with meaning.
What is a Miracle?
An amazing event preformed by Jesus that showed the power of God.
What is the message in the parable of “The Good Samaritan”?
His parable shows how important it is to love your neighbour in the kingdom of God. Anyone can be a member of this kingdom.
What is the message in “The Parable Of Talents”?
The parable was told by Jesus to encourage us to use the talents that God gave us.
What is a parable?
It’s a simple story with a moral or spiritual meaning
What is the message in the parable of “The Mustard seed”?
This shows God’s love for us is a gift that is planted in our hearts, where it grows and matures. From small beginnings, God can bring about wonderful endings.
What is the meaning in the parable of “The Prodigal son”?
This parable shows the unconditional love a parent has for their child I matter what their child does there is always a place for them to come home, just like in the kingdom of God.
