The Parables of Jesus for Kids Flashcards

#1

In the Parable of the Lost Sheep, how many sheep did the shepherd have before one got lost?

📖 Matthew 18:12

#2

In the Parable of the Sower, what happened to the seeds that fell on the path?

📖 Matthew 13:4

#3

What does the mustard seed grow into in the Parable of the Mustard Seed?

📖 Matthew 13:31-32

#4

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, what did the younger son do with his inheritance?

📖 Luke 15:13

#5

What did the man in the Parable of the Hidden Treasure do when he found treasure in a field?

📖 Matthew 13:44

#6

In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, who helped the man who was hurt on the road?

📖 Luke 10:33

#7

What does Jesus compare the kingdom of heaven to in the Parable of the Pearl?

📖 Matthew 13:45-46

#8

In the Parable of the Two Sons, what was different about how the two sons responded to their father?

📖 Matthew 21:28-30

#2

The birds came and ate them

Jesus explained that seeds falling on the path represent God's word that people hear but don't understand, and the devil takes it away.

Matthew 13:4

#1

100 sheep

Jesus said the shepherd had 100 sheep and left the 99 to find the one that was lost, showing how much God cares about each person.

Matthew 18:12

#4

He wasted it in wild living

The younger son asked for his share of his father's inheritance and wasted it all in wild living before returning home in repentance.

Luke 15:13

#3

A tall tree

Jesus said the mustard seed grows into a tree that is so large birds can perch in its branches, showing how God's kingdom starts small but grows great.

Matthew 13:31-32

#6

A Samaritan traveler

A Samaritan stopped and helped the injured man, even though Samaritans and Jewish people were enemies, showing that true neighbors help people in need regardless of differences.

Luke 10:33

#5

He went and sold everything he had to buy the field

When the man found treasure hidden in the field, he sold everything he owned to buy the field so he could have the treasure, showing how valuable God's kingdom is.

Matthew 13:44

#8

The first said no but later did the work; the second said yes but didn't do the work

The first son initially refused but then changed his mind and did what his father asked, while the second son agreed but never did the work, teaching that actions matter more than just words.

Matthew 21:28-30

#7

A priceless pearl worth selling everything for

In this parable, the kingdom of heaven is like a pearl so valuable that a merchant would sell everything he has to buy it, showing God's kingdom is the greatest treasure.

Matthew 13:45-46

#9

What does the seed represent in the Parable of the Sower?

📖 Matthew 13:18-19

#10

In the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant, how much did the king forgive the servant?

📖 Matthew 18:24

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#10

10,000 talents

The king forgave the servant an enormous debt of 10,000 talents, which shows God's great forgiveness, yet the servant refused to forgive someone who owed him only 100 denarii.

Matthew 18:24

#9

God's word

Jesus explained that the seed represents the word of God that is planted in people's hearts through preaching and teaching.

Matthew 13:18-19

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