Bible Quiz on Forgiveness — Parables, Commands and Examples Flashcards

#1

In the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, how many times does the king forgive his servant before the servant is handed over to be tortured?

📖 Matthew 18:21-35

#2

When Peter asked Jesus how many times he should forgive someone who sins against him, what was Jesus's response?

📖 Matthew 18:22

#3

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, what does the father do when he sees his wayward son returning from a far country?

📖 Luke 15:11-32

#4

When Jesus was crucified, what did he say about those who were killing him?

📖 Luke 23:34

#5

In Matthew 6, as part of the Lord's Prayer, Jesus teaches about forgiving others. What does he say about our own forgiveness if we do not forgive others?

📖 Matthew 6:14-15

#6

What act did Joseph perform when he was reunited with his brothers who had sold him into slavery?

📖 Genesis 45:1-15

#7

In Colossians 3:13, Paul instructs believers to do what regarding one another's grievances?

📖 Colossians 3:12-13

#8

What did David do after the prophet Nathan confronted him about his sin with Bathsheba?

📖 2 Samuel 12:1-13

#2

Seventy times seven times

In Matthew 18:22, Jesus tells Peter to forgive 'seventy times seven times,' meaning forgiveness should be limitless and continuous rather than based on counting offenses.

Matthew 18:22

#1

Seven times

Matthew 18:21-35 tells of a king who forgives his servant a debt, but when that servant refuses to forgive a fellow servant, the king has him tortured until the debt is paid—illustrating that forgiveness must be extended to others.

Matthew 18:21-35

#4

Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing

Luke 23:34 records Jesus's words from the cross asking the Father to forgive those who were crucifying him, demonstrating ultimate forgiveness even in the moment of greatest suffering.

Luke 23:34

#3

He runs to meet his son and embraces him

Luke 15:20 describes the father running to his son with compassion, falling on his neck, and kissing him—demonstrating radical, immediate forgiveness and restoration without requiring the son to earn redemption.

Luke 15:11-32

#6

He embraced them and forgave them

Genesis 45:1-15 describes Joseph weeping and embracing his brothers, revealing his identity and forgiving them, declaring that God had sent him to Egypt for a purpose and absolving them of guilt.

Genesis 45:1-15

#5

God will not forgive us our debts

Matthew 6:14-15 states that if we do not forgive others their sins, God will not forgive our sins, establishing a direct connection between extending forgiveness and receiving it.

Matthew 6:14-15

#8

He repented and asked God for forgiveness

2 Samuel 12:13 records David's immediate confession and repentance after Nathan's rebuke, and the Lord forgave his sin, demonstrating the power of genuine repentance and forgiveness.

2 Samuel 12:1-13

#7

Bear with one another and forgive grievances, just as the Lord forgave you

Colossians 3:12-13 commands believers to be compassionate and to forgive one another as the Lord forgave them, modeling forgiveness after Christ's example.

Colossians 3:12-13

#9

In Ephesians 4:31-32, Paul tells believers to rid themselves of anger, rage, and malice, and instead do what?

📖 Ephesians 4:31-32

#10

When Jesus encountered the woman caught in adultery, what was his response after her accusers left?

📖 John 8:3-11

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#10

He told her he did not condemn her and to leave her life of sin

John 8:10-11 shows Jesus offering forgiveness and mercy to the woman caught in adultery while also calling her to repentance, refusing to condemn her despite her sin.

John 8:3-11

#9

Be kind and compassionate, forgiving one another as God forgave them in Christ

Ephesians 4:31-32 instructs believers to replace negative emotions with kindness and forgiveness, mirroring God's forgiveness through Christ and enabling healthy relationships.

Ephesians 4:31-32

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