Parables of Jesus — Beginner Quiz Flashcards

#1

In the Parable of the Sower, what does the seed represent?

📖 Matthew 13:1-23

#2

What does the Good Samaritan do for the man left on the road?

📖 Luke 10:25-37

#3

In the Parable of the Lost Sheep, how many sheep does the shepherd leave behind to find the one that is lost?

📖 Matthew 18:10-14

#4

What does the father do when the prodigal son returns home?

📖 Luke 15:11-32

#5

In the Parable of the Mustard Seed, what does the kingdom of heaven resemble?

📖 Matthew 13:31-32

#6

What is the Parable of the Ten Virgins primarily about?

📖 Matthew 25:1-13

#7

In the Parable of the Talents, what does the master give to his servants before traveling?

📖 Matthew 25:14-30

#8

What is hidden in the field in the Parable of the Hidden Treasure?

📖 Matthew 13:44

#2

Bandages his wounds and helps him

In Luke 10:34, the Samaritan binds the man's wounds, pours oil and wine on them, sets him on his donkey, and takes him to an inn to care for him.

Luke 10:25-37

#1

The word of God

In Matthew 13:19, Jesus explains that the seed represents the word of the kingdom, which different types of soil (people) receive in different ways.

Matthew 13:1-23

#4

Celebrates with a great feast

In Luke 15:23-24, the father's heart is filled with joy and he orders servants to bring the best robe, a ring, and sandals, and to prepare a feast to celebrate his son's return.

Luke 15:11-32

#3

99

In Matthew 18:12, Jesus describes a shepherd who has 100 sheep and leaves the 99 to search for the one lost sheep.

Matthew 18:10-14

#6

Being prepared and watchful for Christ's return

In Matthew 25:1-13, Jesus tells this parable to teach about preparedness and vigilance as people await the bridegroom, which represents Christ's second coming.

Matthew 25:1-13

#5

A mustard seed that grows into the largest of garden plants

In Matthew 13:31-32, Jesus says the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that grows into a tree so large that birds come and perch in its branches.

Matthew 13:31-32

#8

A treasure

In Matthew 13:44, Jesus describes someone finding treasure hidden in a field and, in his joy, selling all he has to buy the field—representing the value of the kingdom of God.

Matthew 13:44

#7

Talents (money)

In Matthew 25:14-15, the master entrusts his servants with his wealth in the form of talents—a large sum of money—while he is away traveling.

Matthew 25:14-30

#9

In the Parable of the Two Sons, what does the father ask both sons to do?

📖 Matthew 21:28-32

#10

What does the leaven (yeast) do in the Parable of the Leaven?

📖 Matthew 13:33

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#10

Causes the dough to rise throughout

In Matthew 13:33, Jesus describes how a woman mixes leaven into three measures of flour until the whole batch is leavened, illustrating how the kingdom of heaven works pervasively through the world.

Matthew 13:33

#9

Work in the vineyard

In Matthew 21:28-32, a father asks both of his sons to go and work in his vineyard—one initially refuses but later repents and goes, while the other says he will go but does not.

Matthew 21:28-32

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